Dow Drops 1000 Points Amid Tech Troubles and Currency Volatility
The stock market experienced significant losses as investors sold off U.S. shares and exited positions in the Japanese yen, which has been appreciating against the dollar due to interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. The Dow dropped by 1,033 points (2.6%), the S&P 500 fell by 3%, and the Nasdaq declined by 3.4%.
Technology stocks, particularly those tied to artificial intelligence, were hit hard. Nvidia fell by 6.7%, and Intel dropped over 7%. The downturn followed a weaker-than-expected July jobs report, sparking fears that high interest rates might be stifling the U.S. economy.
The market rout deepened as investors unwound "carry trades," which involved borrowing in yen at low interest rates to invest in higher-yielding assets. The yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 15-year high, leading to further market declines.
In response to the turmoil, Treasury yields dipped as investors sought the safety of government bonds. Despite the sell-off, analysts suggest the U.S. economy remains fundamentally sound, though the Federal Reserve faces pressure to cut rates.
Goldman Sachs and other banks now predict multiple rate cuts from the Fed later this year to stimulate the economy. Rising unemployment and the Sahm rule, which signals a recession, add to concerns. However, some analysts argue that the market's decline is more about investor positioning than underlying economic weakness.
NVDA in +3.04% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on February 18, 2025
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where NVDA advanced for three days, in of 366 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on February 10, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on NVDA as a result. In of 81 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for NVDA just turned positive on February 10, 2025. Looking at past instances where NVDA's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 46 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
NVDA moved above its 50-day moving average on February 13, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
NVDA may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 6 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NVDA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for NVDA entered a downward trend on February 12, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 70, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. NVDA’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: NVDA's P/B Ratio (51.813) is slightly higher than the industry average of (11.380). P/E Ratio (54.966) is within average values for comparable stocks, (61.314). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.998) is also within normal values, averaging (2.484). NVDA has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.021). P/S Ratio (30.581) is also within normal values, averaging (47.822).
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