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Rising Treasury yields and expectations of further Fed tightening, reinforced by strong economic data and inflation concerns, are weighing on QQQs growth-heavy technology holdings. Traders are divided between expecting a deeper pullback and buying dips, while sharp rebounds have added to volatile, choppy trading.

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Rising Treasury yields and renewed inflation concerns are dominating SPY discussion, with traders worried higher borrowing costs could prompt further Fed tightening and pressure equities. Bears see more downside risk, while bulls argue the pullback is temporary and are watching for a rebound.

BlackBerry Ltd. engages in the provision of intelligent security software and services. It operates through the following segments: QNX, Secure Communications, and Licensing. The QNX segment includes development of safe and reliable software for embedded systems across technology-driven industries. The Secure Communications segment delivers operational resiliency with a government-grade portfolio of secure, certified solutions for mobile fortification, critical communications and crisis management. The Licensing segment focuses on management and monetization of the firm's global patent portfolio. The company was founded by Michael Lazaridis, James Laurence Balsillie, and Douglas E. Fregin on March 7, 1984 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.

BlackBerry Ltd

BlackBerry is drawing attention ahead of quarterly results after QNXs Alloy Kore platform secured its first design win with Coretura, a Daimler TruckVolvo venture. Bulls see the deal as validation of QNXs growth potential, while skeptics question how quickly it will translate into revenue and are looking for stronger guidance; traders also cite broader market weakness behind the share-price pressure.

Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Meta Platforms Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Meta Platforms Inc

Meta Connects Muse AI agent and new smart-glasses and VR products are driving attention. Traders are split between seeing Muses reach across Metas platforms as a promising consumer-AI opportunity and calling the showcase underwhelming, with concerns about monetization, privacy and a possible sell-the-news reaction after the recent rally.

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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Long-duration Treasuries are under pressure as rising yields, fueled by inflation concerns, strong economic data and expectations of further Fed tightening, weigh on TLT; traders also cite heavy Treasury supply and fiscal concerns. The discussion is broadly bearish, though some investors see the selloff and higher yields as an opportunity to position for a rebound if rates eventually decline.

Litecoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency designed to enable instant, near-zero cost payments to individuals and merchants worldwide. As an open-source global payment network that functions independently of central banks or intermediaries, its main value proposition lies in providing a scarce digital asset with a fixed maximum supply of 84 million tokens.  The network operates using a Proof of Work mechanism where computers solve complex puzzles to confirm transactions and secure the blockchain. It is distinguished by a block generation time of 2.5 minutes, which allows for faster transaction confirmations and a higher total throughput than earlier protocols. Key technical features include the Scrypt hashing algorithm, which promotes wider network participation, and MimbleWimble Extension Blocks, which improve user privacy by allowing transaction details to be hidden.  The LTC token is used for settling global payments, executing microtransactions through smaller units called litoshis, and diversifying digital portfolios with a highly liquid asset. New tokens are issued to miners as rewards for verifying blocks, though these rewards undergo a halving event approximately every four years to strictly control inflation. This process ensures the ledger maintains immutability, meaning records cannot be changed once they are saved to the global network.  Created by former Google engineer Charlie Lee, the project is supported by the Litecoin Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ecosystem adoption. Unlike many venture-backed projects, it is maintained by a decentralized community of independent developers and a global network of miners. The project has seen recent institutional adoption, with entities like Lite Strategy and Luxxfolio Holdings adding significant amounts of LTC to their corporate treasuries as of late 2025.

Litecoin

Litecoins sharp rally and strength versus other major cryptocurrencies are driving attention, with traders celebrating a technical breakout and speculating about further gains. Others caution that the move appears low-volume and may fade, reflecting Litecoins history of giving back pumps.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. is a financial service platform, which engages in the provision of student loan refinancing options to the private student loan market. It operates through the following segments: Lending, Technology Platform, and Financial Services. The Lending segment offers personal loans, student loans, home loan products, and related servicing activities. The Technology Platform segment focuses on technology products and solutions revenue. The Financial Services segment includes the SoFi Money product, SoFi Invest product, SoFi Credit Card product, SoFi Relay personal finance management product, and other financial services. The company was founded in April 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

SoFi Technologies Inc

SoFis launch of SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement across its Mastercard card network is the main catalyst, with traders weighing the payments opportunity against a share-price gain that quickly faded. Many bullish holders blame short-selling or algorithmic pressure and criticize management, while bears argue the news does not outweigh dilution, rate concerns, and weak price action.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Alphabet Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Alphabet Inc Class A

Alphabet is under pressure amid concerns that Metas Muse AI agent could challenge Google in search and consumer AI, while rising Treasury yields and rate-hike worries are weighing on tech stocks. Traders are split between viewing Muse as a serious competitive threat and seeing it as overhyped, with some pointing to Gemini 4s expected launch as a response.

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. operates as a marketing technology software company, which engages in the provision of enterprises with consumer intelligence and marketing automation software. It enables its customers to target, connect and engage consumers through software that delivers marketing across all addressable channels, including email, social media, web chat, connected TV and video among others. The company was founded by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley on May 9, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Zeta Global Holdings Corp - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Zeta Global Holdings Corp

ZETAs strong run and repeated tests of recent highs dominate the discussion, with many traders buying dips and looking for the uptrend to continue. Optimism centers on anticipated major announcements at Zeta Live and AI-related partnerships, while some traders caution that the stock could pull back or sell off on the news.

Carnival Corp. Ltd. engages in the operation of cruise ships. It operates through the following business segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Others. The North America Cruise Operations segment includes the Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. The Europe Cruise Operations segment consists of AIDA, Costa, Cunard, and P&O Cruises (UK). The Cruise Support segment represents port destinations and private islands for the benefit of its cruise brands. The Tour and Other segment operates hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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Carnival Corp

Carnivals prolonged selloff and repeated 52-week lows are being linked by traders mainly to elevated fuel costs and uncertainty around the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz, with upcoming quarterly results and broader economic concerns adding to the debate. Bulls argue the shares are oversold and are buying dips, while bears warn that fuel and macro pressures could continue weighing on cruise operators.

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Peter Schiff Believes Even A 25 Bps Rate Hike Won’t Be Enough To Curb Inflation  

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Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said if inflation does not moderate sufficiently, policymakers could act decisively to raise rates.


Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole Keynote: Forward Guidance Has ‘Outstayed’ Its Welcome, Leads Markets ‘Astray’

Warsh stated that the “Hall of Mirrors” problem could occur when markets rely on the Fed and the Fed relies on markets.

All Eyes On Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech As Bond Market Shrugs Off Buyback Support From Treasury Last Week

On Monday morning, the yield on the 10-year, 20-year, and 30-year Treasury notes traded between 2.5 and 3 basis points lower as of this writing after a volatile week.


US Treasury Just Doubled Size Of Liquidity Support Buyback — El-Erian Says Move Is More About Possibility Of Broader Deployment Of Yield Curve Control

Following the development, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell by nearly six basis points to 4.65% while the 20-year yield fell by nine basis points to 5.18%.


Fed's Hammack Says It's 'Really Critical' To Act Now On Inflation — Warns Delaying Could Mean 'More Pain'

 During a Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce event, Hammack said that she does not see any tension in the Fed’s dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices.


JPMorgan's David Kelly Expects Fed To Keep Interest Rates Unchanged After In-Line CPI Report — 'We Essentially Have Got Teflon Inflation In America'

During an interview with Bloomberg, Kelly said policymakers should let inflation cool on its own rather than trying to accelerate the process.

IEF, RGTZ: Big ETF Outflows

Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF, where 44,700,000 units were destroyed, or a 8.8% decrease week over week.

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CPI Report: Annual Inflation Rate Comes In At 3.4% In July, In Line With Expectations As Energy Prices Ease

The consumer price index rose 0.1% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, after falling 0.4% in June.

JPMorgan's David Kelly Says Labor Market Is Tight, Not Strong: 'American Business Can't Find Workers... American Workers Can't Find A Raise'

During an interview with CNBC, Kelly cited a decline of 1.3 million workers over the last year as evidence of the tight labor market conditions in the country.


Trump Says He Won't Criticize Kevin Warsh Over Rate Decisions — Pushes For US To Have Lowest Interest Rates In The World

Trump argued that the current system unfairly rewards other countries despite the economic strength of the United States.


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Current Price	$90.19
Prev Close	$91.16
Open	$90.96
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