📉 AI Bubble? $NVDA $AMD Reversal Trades | Nov 5 Live Trading

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Key Concepts

Market Sentiment: Early morning flush followed by a recovery, driven by economic data and earnings.
Key Earnings Reports: AMD, SMCI, Rivian, Nvidia, Tesla, Google, McDonald's, Upstart, Pinterest, Lemonade, Unity, and others.
Economic Data: ADP Employment Change, ISM Services PMI, S&P Services PMI, S&P Composite PMI.
Geopolitical Factors: US government shutdown, China's chip ban on Nvidia.
Technical Analysis: Trend breaks, support/resistance levels, VWAP, moving averages, short squeezes, gap fills.
Trading Strategies: Dip buying, fading rallies, patience, risk management, taking profits.
Specific Stock Focus: AMD, Nvidia, Tesla, Rivian, Palantir, Intel, Apple, SMCI, Pinterest, Google, SoFi, Lumen, DraftKings, Fubo, Lemonade, Unity, Upstart, McDonald's, Eli Lilly, Amgen, Bank of America, Caterpillar, Micron, Meta.
Quantum Computing: D-Wave, BASF, IBM, Google, IonQ, Rigetti.
US Dollar Strength: Correlation with Fed rate cut uncertainty.

Market Overview and Early Trading Action

The market opened with a recovery after an early flush, aiming to break even or go green. This upside was supported by the ADP Employment Change data, which came in higher than expected at 42,000 versus 30,000, a significant improvement from the previous month's negative print. The ongoing US government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to be a backdrop.

Key Earnings and Stock Movers

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices):

Earnings Report: Reported earnings of $1.20 per share, beating analyst expectations of $1.16. Revenue was $9.25 billion, exceeding the $8.75 billion expected, a 36% year-over-year increase. The data center segment generated $4.75 billion in revenue (up 22% YoY), client revenue was $2.75 billion (up 46% YoY), and gaming revenue was $1.3 billion (up 181% YoY).
Guidance: Forecasted Q4 revenue of $9.6 billion, a 25% YoY increase, above the analyst expectation of $9.15 billion.
Market Reaction: Despite a strong report, the stock was down significantly after hours and in pre-market trading, touching a fresh low of $235.45. Analysts maintained their buy/hold stances with slight price target adjustments. The stock experienced a trend break, and the focus was on whether it could hold above $247. The discussion highlighted that AMD was down 8-9% over the last two days, and a short position was considered if it confirmed the trend break.

SMCI (Super Micro Computer):

Earnings Report: Missed EPS estimates (35 cents vs. 40 cents expected) and significantly missed revenue expectations ($5.02 billion vs. $6 billion expected), down 15% YoY. Net income declined 60% YoY.
Guidance: Raised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to over $36 billion from over $33 billion. Q2 sales guidance was also stronger than expected.
Market Reaction: The stock was down 7-12% in pre-market. Analysts expressed skepticism about the guidance, citing past accounting issues and a reliance on Nvidia. The stock was trading at September lows.

Rivian:

Earnings Report: Beat expectations with an adjusted loss of 65 cents per share (vs. 75 cents expected) on revenue of $1.56 billion (beating $1.5 billion expected), up 78% YoY. Automotive operations lost $130 million, offset by $154 million in gains from the VW partnership.
Guidance: Maintained previous guidance. Confirmed R2 midsize SUV launch for the first half of 2026. Guided for 2025 deliveries between 41,500 and 43,500.
Autonomous Day: Announced an "Autonomous Day" on December 11th to discuss technology.
Market Reaction: The stock was up significantly (6.25% to over 15% at different points). The key resistance level was $14, with a short squeeze potential noted due to a 15.5% short float. The stock was described as a "nothing burger" in terms of movement for much of the month, trading between $12.80 and $13.70, but later broke out above $14.

Nvidia:

China Chip Ban: China is all but banning government entities from buying Nvidia chips, requiring domestic AI chips for state-funded data centers. Projects less than 30% complete must remove foreign chips or cancel orders. Nvidia's AI chip market share in China was 95% in 2022 and is now near zero.
Market Reaction: The stock was in focus due to this news. It showed pre-market weakness but later recovered, attempting to break the $200 and $202 levels. The $200 level was identified as a key psychological and potential breakout/resistance point.

Tesla:

Market Reaction: Up 1.25% in pre-market, with focus on holding the $450 area. Support was noted around $440-$442.

Google (Alphabet):

Acquisition: Received early termination from the DOJ for its $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Mandiant (Whiz). This deal is seen as a boost for Google Cloud's competition with Azure and AWS.
Market Reaction: Showed strong upside, with seven consecutive candles on a 15-minute chart, heading back towards $280. The stock has held support around $276 after its earnings report. The key resistance to watch was $281.50.

Other Notable Stocks:

Palantir (PLTR): A day two earnings play, with $185-$186 being a key level. The stock was seen as a potential trade, with targets around $193-$194. It experienced significant volatility, with both long and short opportunities discussed.
Intel: Also in focus due to earnings and the China chip ban. The $38 level was identified as a key resistance for potential reversion trades.
Apple: Despite a strong report and a $100 billion annual share buyback, the stock experienced a significant dip, trading around $268-$269. The dip buying opportunity was discussed.
SoFi: Mentioned as a name to watch, with the stock holding around $30 but failing to break out decisively.
Pinterest: Down substantially (18.8% to 20%) after missing EPS estimates for the fourth consecutive quarter, signaling margin pressure. Support was noted around $22.
Lemonade: Up 15% on strong earnings.
Unity: Up 17% on earnings.
Upstart: Down significantly after a poor earnings report.
McDonald's: Up 3.5% after its earnings report.
Eli Lilly: Up 2.74%, noted as a strong performer.
Amgen: Up 4.7% after earnings.
Bank of America (BAC): Down 3% despite investor day, with a pullback to the 50-day moving average noted as a potential buying opportunity.
Caterpillar: A favorite non-tech stock, but the dip buy opportunity at the 50-day moving average was missed.
Meta: Showing signs of recovery, holding lows around $623-$625, with a potential breakout above $639-$640.
DraftKings: Breaking to new lows, in a downtrend.
Fubo: Showing strength, aiming for $4.60.
Rigetti: A quantum computing name, down 25-30% from highs, trading near the 50-day moving average. Earnings expected November 10th.
Big Bear AI (BBAI): Up 5%, but no specific news found. Yesterday's drop attributed partly to Palantir's decline.
Open Door (OPEN): Earnings after the bell tomorrow.
Nen: Moving aggressively to the upside despite a warning from Jim Chanos.
Boeing: Under $200, trading flat.
Target: Mentioned as a name to buy dips.
Lululemon: Being bought on dips.
XOM, CVX: Showing strength in the energy sector.

Economic Data and Market Drivers

ADP Employment Change: 42,000 vs. 25,000 expected, indicating a stronger labor market.
ISM Services PMI: Came in higher than expected at 52.4 (vs. 50.8 expected), suggesting expansion in the services sector.
S&P Services PMI & Composite PMI: Both came in slightly below estimates (54.8 vs. 55.2 and 54.6 vs. 54.9 respectively), indicating a slight slowdown.
US Dollar Strength: A six-day streak of upside, attributed to uncertainty around December Fed rate cut expectations. The odds of a December rate cut have decreased significantly.
Government Shutdown: Continues to be a factor, with speculation it could end soon.

Quantum Computing Developments

D-Wave: Announced a joint proof of concept with BASF using a hybrid quantum application to optimize manufacturing workflows, reducing production scheduling time from 10 hours to seconds.
IBM & Google: Mentioned as strong players in quantum computing.
IonQ (IQN): Reporting earnings after the bell. Support noted at $52.
Rigetti (RGTI): Trading near the 50-day moving average, down 25-30% from highs. Earnings expected November 10th.

Trading Strategies and Observations

Patience: Emphasized as a virtue for traders, especially around earnings and volatile market conditions.
Dip Buying: A favored strategy for quality names like Apple, Google, and potentially SoFi.
Fading Rallies: Considered for names that have moved significantly higher, especially after earnings.
Trend Breaks: Key indicators for potential short or long opportunities, as seen with AMD and Intel.
Short Squeezes: Identified as a potential driver for stocks like Rivian due to its short float.
Rebate Opportunities: Mentioned the importance of using ECNs like ARCA for trading rebates, which can add up for active traders.
Risk Management: Stops were actively used, and positions were trimmed to manage risk, especially on names with topping tails or uncertain breakouts.

Conclusion and Takeaways

The market showed resilience with a strong recovery driven by better-than-expected economic data and a mixed bag of earnings reports. While some companies like AMD and Google delivered strong results and guidance, others like SMCI and Pinterest faced significant headwinds. The ongoing government shutdown and geopolitical factors like China's chip ban added layers of complexity. Traders focused on identifying key technical levels, managing risk, and exercising patience, particularly around earnings events. The strength of the US dollar and the shifting expectations for Fed rate cuts were also significant market drivers. The day highlighted the importance of adaptability and sticking to a trading plan amidst market volatility.