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Todayβs Summary
Friday, September 19, 2025
Indices: Nasdaq 100 +0.70% | S&P 500 +0.49% | Dow +0.37% | Russell 2000 -0.77%
Sectors: 6 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Technology led, gaining +1.01%. Energy lagged, falling -1.33%.
Commodities: Crude Oil fell -1.50% to $62.36 per barrel. Gold fell +1.12% to 3,719 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index rose +0.29% to $97.65.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently down -1.32% to $114,530. Ethereum is down -2.87% to $4,457.
Volatility: The Volatility Index fell -1.47% to 15.69.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.140%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
π Today's Chart of the Day was shared by Donovan Jackson (@TheDonInvesting).
- The Ark Innovation ETF ($ARKK) notched its highest close since January 2022 this week, gaining +8.1%. It gapped above resistance at $79 on Monday and finished near the highs today.
- $ARKK had been consolidating in a tight two-month range below $79, which aligned with the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the bear market decline. The next retracement level is near $110, or roughly +30% above current levels.
- Donovan notes that $ARKK also broke out to multi-year highs versus the S&P 500, with $ARKK/$SPY emerging from a three-year base. While $ARKK is still dealing with overhead supply, it's sharply outpacing $SPY this year (+50% YTD vs. +14%).
- Top Weights in $ARKK:
- 1.) $TSLA - Tesla Inc. (12.0%)
- 2.) $COIN - Coinbase Global Inc. (6.3%)
- 3.) $ROKU - Roku Inc. (6.0%)
- 4.) $RBLX - Roblox Corporation (5.5%)
- 5.) $TEM - Tempus AI Inc. (5.5%)
Quote of the Day
"Rule number one: most things will prove to be cyclical. Rule number two: some of the greatest opportunities for gain and loss come when other people forget rule number one."
- Howard Marks
Top Links
Small-Caps Finally Make New High - Bespoke
Bespoke examines the breakout in the Russell 2000.
Steady As We Go - Vixology
Jim Carrol checks on market Volatility.
All Gas No Brakes - Thompson's Two Cent's
Larry Thompson reviews 20 charts in 20 minutes.
Riding Trends - The Weekly Trend Podcast
Ian McMillan and David Zaring discuss the notable trends and themes in the market.
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