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Here’s what’s happening in the stock market today:
The stock market shows mixed performance today amid reactions to recent U.S. jobs data and falling oil prices, with major indexes slightly down in recent sessions but some tech resilience. 📉📊 Asian markets are wavering, while U.S. futures point to a cautious open as investors digest labor market cooling and commodity shifts.
Major Indices Performance 📊
S&P 500 closed at 6,463.77, down 0.04% recently, up 3.10% over the past month.
Dow Jones Industrial Average at 44,807.49, down 0.26%, with 0.73% monthly gain.
Nasdaq Composite at 21,683.50, off 0.14%, buoyed by 5.10% monthly rise led by Tesla.
Recent sessions saw S&P 500 fall 0.1% and Dow drop 0.4%, while Nasdaq gained 0.4%.
Market Movers 🚀
Top gainers include Vision Marine Technologies (VMAR) up 197%, SRx Health Solutions (SRXH) +98%, and AMC Robotics (AMCI) +81%.
Tesla hit a record high with +3.1%, Meta +1.5%, and Nvidia +0.8% in megacap moves.
Other notables: Tilray Brands (TLRY) +22%, PetMed Express (PETS) +25%.
Key Events Driving the Market 🗞️
U.S. November jobs added 64K but October revised to -105K loss, pushing unemployment to 4.6%—highest since 2021—and signaling labor cooling. 🏛️📉 Oil prices slump to near five-year lows on Ukraine peace talks and other factors, easing inflation fears but pressuring energy stocks. Investors eye Fed rate cut bets amid mixed data, with Treasury yields slipping.
Investor Sentiment 👀
Caution prevails with subdued volumes as traders balance jobs weakness, oil drops, and policy outlook under President Trump. 🐂⚖️ Markets blend optimism from yearly gains (S&P +18%) with tariff and data uncertainties.
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TRADE OF THE DAY:
ADBE
Name: Adobe Inc.
Symbol: ADBE
Current Price: Approximately $355.68 (latest market price)
Trade
Sell to Open: 1 ADBE Jan 9, 2026 330/325 Put Vertical
Total Credit Received: $61.00
Credit per Contract: $61.00
Direction: Bullish (put credit spread)
Probability of Profit (PoP): 87.19%
Potential ROI
Max Risk (Loss): $439.00 (provided)
ROI: ($61.00 ÷ $439.00) × 100 ≈ 13.9%
Trade Explained in Simple English
You sold one January 9, 2026 put vertical spread by selling the 330 strike put and buying the 325 strike put, collecting $61.00 in premium up front. The trade profits if Adobe’s stock closes above about $329.39 by expiration, with an 87.19% chance of this outcome as provided, and your maximum loss is capped at $439.00 if the spreads finish deep in the money. This is a bullish strategy — you expect Adobe to stay above the break-even level into January 2026.
Wall Street Highlights:
News Beyond the Numbers
Crescent completed the acquisition of Vital Energy for $3.1 billion, marking a significant consolidation in the energy sector. Read more.
SK Capital announced plans to invest in Swixx BioPharma at a €1.5 billion valuation, boosting the biopharma industry's growth prospects. Read more.
Amazon is negotiating a $10 billion investment in OpenAI, potentially deepening ties between e-commerce and AI technology. Read more.
Warner Bros. Discovery is likely to reject Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid amid escalating merger battles in media. Read more.
Databricks raised capital at a $134 billion valuation in its latest funding round, highlighting the surge in private tech investments. Read more.
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