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Good afternoon and happy Sunday! Here is a quick market rundown and an ‘inside’ peek behind the curtains of what C-Level Execs, Wall St. Hedge Fund Gurus, and politicians are trading right now…!

📊 Market Recap — Week Ending January 9, 2026

U.S. equities finished the week mixed, with markets consolidating near recent highs as investors navigated rotation and rising intraday volatility.

The S&P 500 slipped modestly, the Nasdaq underperformed amid pressure in mega-cap tech and AI names, while the Dow and small caps showed relative strength, reflecting continued rotation beneath the surface.

🔑 Key Drivers & Dynamics

📊 1. Tech Cools as AI Expectations Reset
After months of leadership, large-cap tech and AI-exposed names faced late-week pressure as investors reassessed near-term growth and monetization expectations. The pullback appeared more like consolidation than panic selling.

🎯 2. Rotation, Not Risk-Off
While the Nasdaq lagged, the Dow and select value areas showed relative strength. This divergence signaled rotation away from crowded trades rather than broad market liquidation — a constructive dynamic for longer-term market health.

📈 3. Rates and Yields Back in Focus
Treasury yields remained a key influence, pressuring high-multiple growth stocks while supporting capital flows into financials and cyclicals. Markets continued to balance easing expectations with inflation and growth uncertainty.

📉 4. Volatility Returns to the Tape
Intraday swings increased as markets transitioned out of a low-volatility regime. Traders became more selective, emphasizing structure, levels, and confirmation rather than chasing momentum.

📌 Key Takeaways

✔ This Was a Rotation, Not a Breakdown
Weakness in tech was met with strength elsewhere, suggesting healthy reallocation rather than systemic risk.

✔ Leadership Is Broadening
Improving breadth beneath the surface hints that markets may be laying the groundwork for more balanced participation heading into 2026.

✔ Volatility Rewards Discipline
As conditions shift, traders with defined levels, risk parameters, and patience are better positioned than momentum chasers.

✔ Positioning for 2026 Is Underway
Markets are increasingly forward-looking, with investors weighing valuation, earnings durability, and macro alignment as the calendar turns.

👀 What We’re Watching Next Week

📅 Key Economic Data
Inflation readings and labor-market updates will be monitored closely for confirmation that easing financial conditions can continue without reigniting price pressures.

🏦 Fed Speak & Rate Expectations
Any commentary from Fed officials could move yields and risk assets as markets recalibrate expectations around the pace and timing of future rate cuts.

📊 Market Breadth & Volatility
We’re watching whether recent rotation continues — or if leadership snaps back to mega-cap tech. Volatility levels will provide clues about risk appetite.

📉 Key Technical Levels
Major index support and resistance zones will be critical as markets test whether recent pullbacks are consolidation or something deeper.

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