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Rates/Iran/oil escalation, Treasury buyback skepticism, Japan bond stress, Walmart weak, chip selloff continue.

Aug 20, 2026 · 1:02 PM BEARISH — 60%
Notable Moves 31
MRVL
JPMorgan sees big earnings upside from Google custom silicon deal expansion.
📰 Marvell's Google AI Deal Could Unlock a Staggering $120 Billion Opportunity
▲70%
AVGO
JPMorgan defends AI moat, Google TPU roadmap intact, $56B AI revenue projection.
📰 Broadcom's AI Competition Fears Look Overblown: Analyst
▲65%
ADI
Strong Q3 beat, $4B quarterly revenue on AI data center demand, PTs raised.
📰 Analog Devices Is Cashing in on the AI Boom — Analysts See Bigger Gains Ahead
▲65%
SOXL
Leveraged chip exposure hurt by SOXX support break and rate sensitivity.
📰 Stock of the Day: Is Nebius About to Reverse?
▼55%
SKHY
ADR surging on $29B buyback news despite Korean listing volatility.
📰 Why Is SK Hynix Stock Surging on Thursday?
▲55%
WMT
Q2 results below estimates, shares fell 10%, consumer-health warning sign.
📰 Crude Oil Gains 3%; Walmart Shares Drop After Q2 Results
▼55%
QQQ
Tech/chip selloff and rate sensitivity pressuring Nasdaq-heavy index.
📰 Crude Oil Gains 3%; Walmart Shares Drop After Q2 Results
▼50%
SOXX
SOXX broke support, chip selloff continues per accumulated context.
▼50%
USO
Crude oil gains 3% on Iran escalation and Hormuz tensions.
📰 Crude Oil Gains 3%; Walmart Shares Drop After Q2 Results
▲50%
SPY
Rate/oil macro pressure and Nasdaq weakness weigh on broad index.
📰 Crude Oil Gains 3%; Walmart Shares Drop After Q2 Results
▼45%
000660.KS
SK Hynix Korean listing tied to buyback news despite volatility.
📰 Why Is SK Hynix Stock Surging on Thursday?
▲45%
SOX
Chip sector technicals broken, bear put spreads recommended per context.
▼45%
RRC
Bullish chart patterns emerging across multiple timeframes per technician.
📰 Bullish chart patterns are emerging for Range Resources, Frank Cappelleri says
▲45%
CRWV
Neocloud/AI-infra names sold off hardest on rate sensitivity per context.
▼40%
SMH
Options crowd bullish against lone large synthetic short signals caution.
▼40%
NBIS
Oversold at support, technical setup for potential reversal per Stock of the Day.
📰 Stock of the Day: Is Nebius About to Reverse?
▲40%
AMZN
Rosenblatt Buy rating with $335 PT despite shares falling on market weakness.
📰 Amazon Not Getting Enough Credit for AI Positioning, Analyst Says
▲40%
DRAM
DRAM ETF strong inflows per accumulated context, memory bull thesis intact.
▲40%
IREN
Topping neocloud efficiency rankings per accumulated context, earnings 8/27 upcoming.
▲40%
GOOGL
TPU roadmap and Marvell/Broadcom custom silicon deals support Google AI infra thesis.
📰 Marvell's Google AI Deal Could Unlock a Staggering $120 Billion Opportunity
▲35%
GOOG
Same TPU/custom silicon tailwind as GOOGL.
📰 Marvell's Google AI Deal Could Unlock a Staggering $120 Billion Opportunity
▲35%
CVX
Strong 5-yr outperformance highlighted, energy sector benefiting from oil surge.
📰 Here's How Much $100 Invested In Chevron 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
▲35%
TGT
UBS raises price target to $185, maintains Buy.
📰 UBS Maintains Buy on Target, Raises Price Target to $185
▲35%
LOW
Mixed Q2 results, narrowed full-year outlook, stock fell despite PT trims.
📰 These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Lowe's After Q2 Earnings
▼35%
LITE
Long-term outperformance highlighted, positive optics for optics/AI infra name.
📰 $1000 Invested In Lumentum Holdings 5 Years Ago
▲30%
TSLA
Physical AI adoption growth positive per Ouster CEO comments.
📰 EXCLUSIVE: Nvidia Partner Says Tesla, Waymo Are Growing the Physical AI Market
▲30%
XOM
Energy sector up on oil price surge from Iran escalation.
📰 Crude Oil Gains 3%; Walmart Shares Drop After Q2 Results
▲30%
SHEL
Energy shares up 1.5% on oil surge from Iran escalation.
📰 Crude Oil Gains 3%; Walmart Shares Drop After Q2 Results
▲25%
COP
Energy sector up on oil surge from Iran escalation.
📰 Crude Oil Gains 3%; Walmart Shares Drop After Q2 Results
▲25%
DVN
Energy sector up on oil surge from Iran escalation.
📰 Crude Oil Gains 3%; Walmart Shares Drop After Q2 Results
▲25%
MPC
Refiner benefits from oil surge and record diesel crack spreads.
📰 Crude Oil Gains 3%; Walmart Shares Drop After Q2 Results
▲25%
Full Board 119 symbols
SymbolSignalConf.Why
MRVL▲ BULLISH70%JPMorgan sees big earnings upside from Google custom silicon deal expansion.
AVGO▲ BULLISH65%JPMorgan defends AI moat, Google TPU roadmap intact, $56B AI revenue projection.
ADI▲ BULLISH65%Strong Q3 beat, $4B quarterly revenue on AI data center demand, PTs raised.
SOXL▼ BEARISH55%Leveraged chip exposure hurt by SOXX support break and rate sensitivity.
SKHY▲ BULLISH55%ADR surging on $29B buyback news despite Korean listing volatility.
WMT▼ BEARISH55%Q2 results below estimates, shares fell 10%, consumer-health warning sign.
QQQ▼ BEARISH50%Tech/chip selloff and rate sensitivity pressuring Nasdaq-heavy index.
SOXX▼ BEARISH50%SOXX broke support, chip selloff continues per accumulated context.
USO▲ BULLISH50%Crude oil gains 3% on Iran escalation and Hormuz tensions.
SPY▼ BEARISH45%Rate/oil macro pressure and Nasdaq weakness weigh on broad index.
000660.KS▲ BULLISH45%SK Hynix Korean listing tied to buyback news despite volatility.
SOX▼ BEARISH45%Chip sector technicals broken, bear put spreads recommended per context.
RRC▲ BULLISH45%Bullish chart patterns emerging across multiple timeframes per technician.
CRWV▼ BEARISH40%Neocloud/AI-infra names sold off hardest on rate sensitivity per context.
SMH▼ BEARISH40%Options crowd bullish against lone large synthetic short signals caution.
NBIS▲ BULLISH40%Oversold at support, technical setup for potential reversal per Stock of the Day.
SMCI● NEUTRAL40%Board cleared management in export probe, mildly reassuring but stock slipped.
AMZN▲ BULLISH40%Rosenblatt Buy rating with $335 PT despite shares falling on market weakness.
DRAM▲ BULLISH40%DRAM ETF strong inflows per accumulated context, memory bull thesis intact.
IREN▲ BULLISH40%Topping neocloud efficiency rankings per accumulated context, earnings 8/27 upcoming.
GOOGL▲ BULLISH35%TPU roadmap and Marvell/Broadcom custom silicon deals support Google AI infra thesis.
GOOG▲ BULLISH35%Same TPU/custom silicon tailwind as GOOGL.
CVX▲ BULLISH35%Strong 5-yr outperformance highlighted, energy sector benefiting from oil surge.
TGT▲ BULLISH35%UBS raises price target to $185, maintains Buy.
LOW▼ BEARISH35%Mixed Q2 results, narrowed full-year outlook, stock fell despite PT trims.
NVDA● NEUTRAL30%Physical AI ecosystem growth positive but no direct headline.
LITE▲ BULLISH30%Long-term outperformance highlighted, positive optics for optics/AI infra name.
TSLA▲ BULLISH30%Physical AI adoption growth positive per Ouster CEO comments.
XOM▲ BULLISH30%Energy sector up on oil price surge from Iran escalation.
PANW● NEUTRAL30%AI alliance with NTT DATA positive but shares declined on broader market weakness.
HD● NEUTRAL30%Tariff-refund-driven beat noted in context but no new headline today.
SHEL▲ BULLISH25%Energy shares up 1.5% on oil surge from Iran escalation.
COP▲ BULLISH25%Energy sector up on oil surge from Iran escalation.
DVN▲ BULLISH25%Energy sector up on oil surge from Iran escalation.
MPC▲ BULLISH25%Refiner benefits from oil surge and record diesel crack spreads.
MU● NEUTRAL20%Memory sector sentiment mixed but no direct headline today.
META● NEUTRAL20%Legal troubles prompting options hedging strategies, rangebound expectation.
EWY● NEUTRAL20%Korean market mixed with SK Hynix volatility and buyback news.
005930.KS● NEUTRAL10%No direct Samsung headline today.
AMD● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
TSM● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
ASML● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
KLAC● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SNDK● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
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STX● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SK● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SKHU● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
IBM● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
6723.T● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SKHL● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
PYPL● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
INTC● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
WDC● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
CXMT● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SPCX● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
6146.T● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
6752.T● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
8035.T● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
005935.KS● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
PLTR● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
KORU● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
AAPL● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
MSFT● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
WBD● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
AMAT● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
LRCX● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
GEV● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
XYZ● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
KMB● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
CBRS● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
NOK● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
RAML● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SAP● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
LYFT● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
UBER● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
KVUE● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
688825.SS● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
DISK● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
688981.SS● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
GLW● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
AMKR● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
ERIC● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
GRMN● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
ARM● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SKHX● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
RBLX● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
RDDT● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
ABNB● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
MCHP● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
BABA● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
QCOM● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
AZN● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
BAC● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
COHR● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SHOP● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
V● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SMHU● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SMHD● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
FSLR● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
HPQ● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
LLY● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
CSCO● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
FERG● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
VRT● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SSD● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
BWET● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
SCHD● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
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KO● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
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FN● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
NET● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
KSMH● NEUTRAL0%No direct headline.
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