U.S. stock markets are split at midday, as a fierce sell-off in memory and hardware semiconductor stocks drags down the Nasdaq, while banking and blue-chip heavyweights continue to push the Dow Jones Industrial Average deeper into record territory. Read more in The Midday Trend_

U.S. stock markets are mixed this morning as a brutal global tech sell-off drags down the Nasdaq while a defensive rotation keeps the Dow Jones floating in positive territory. The main market narrative centers on a dramatic "good news is bad news" reaction to semiconductor earnings, combined with the major domestic macro trade drag released at 8:30 AM. Read more in The Trade Setup_

The official U.S. International Trade Deficit widened sharply to $77.6 billion in May, a massive 42.2% surge from the revised $54.6 billion deficit recorded in April. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and Census Bureau report shows that a sharp drop in nominal exports combined with surging import demand drove the gap significantly wider. Read more in News Flash_

The top headlines for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, focus on the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's exit from the World Cup, major geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, and record-breaking momentum on Wall Street. Read more in The Morning Briefing_

We are buying 140 ASST shares @13.21 for a total of $1,849.41 after commissions and fees. Read more in Trade Alerts_