📊 Market Recap

* S&P 500 (SPX): Closed at 6,664 (+0.49%), a new all-time high.

* Nasdaq (IXIC): +0.7% on the week, led by tech.

* Russell 2000 (RUT): Small caps joined the rally with record highs.

* 10Y Treasury Yield (TNX): Rose to ~4.14%.

* Crude Oil (Brent): Fell despite Fed easing.

🏦 Federal Reserve Cuts Rates

The Federal Reserve lowered rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.00–4.25%.

* Chair Powell stressed this was a risk management move due to labor market softness.

* One dissenter, Gov. Stephen Miran, argued for a larger 50 bp cut.

🔗 Read the Fed statement

💻 Nvidia–Intel Shock Deal

In a surprise move, Nvidia (NVDA) invested $5 billion into Intel (INTC).

* Intel shares rallied over 30% in a single day, the biggest jump since 1987.

* The US government is also a stakeholder, deepening Intel’s strategic importance.

🔗 Nvidia (NVDA) | Intel (INTC)

📱 Oracle & TikTok Talks

The US government and China reopened talks over TikTok, with Oracle (ORCL) emerging as a potential buyer.

* If Oracle secures a large stake, it could transform into a major social media player.

* The stock is consolidating near highs, forming what looks like a bullish flag.

🔗 Oracle (ORCL)

🚀 IPO Highlights

It was a busy IPO week with $2.7B raised across multiple listings:

* StubHub (STUB): Opened at $26, peaked at $28, then collapsed to $18.51.

* WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI): Jumped 50% on debut.

* Pattern Group (PTRN): +12% first week.

* Microcaps Chow Holdings (CHOW) and PLTS Energy (PLTS) also surged.

⚠️ Pro tip: Don’t chase IPOs. Wait for earnings and signs of sustainable growth.

📌 Trades of the Week

Here’s what we traded between Sep 15–19:

* Bitfarms (BITF): Small gain on Sept 15.

* Realty Income (O): Dividend received (€24.5).

* ASML (ASML): Sold full position, locking in €1,038 profit; watching for a pullback to re-enter.

* McDonald’s (MCD): Dividend received (€19.56).

* Warrior Met Coal (HCC): Closed trade with a small profit (€38).

Weekly net profit: ~$983September total so far: ~$1,781 (with one week left).

🔗 ASML Holding (ASML) | McDonald’s (MCD) | Realty Income (O) | Bitfarms (BITF) | Warrior Met Coal (HCC)

🔑 Key Takeaways

* Fed is easing but long yields are rising → watch growth vs. defensives.

* Semiconductors surged on Nvidia–Intel news.

* IPOs returned with volatility, a sign of risk appetite.

* Trades booked solid gains, led by ASML sale.

💬 What do you think about Nvidia’s stake in Intel? Will it pay off long-term? Share your thoughts in the comments 👇

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