Stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Dow hovering near the flatline while the Nasdaq edged higher. Tech strength and easing Treasury yields helped support sentiment, while energy and healthcare lagged. We break down the sector rotation, major movers like IonQ, Advance Auto Parts, and Enphase Energy, and check in on options flow and crypto trends as traders prepare for Nvidia earnings and key inflation data next week.

Stocks sold off sharply on Wednesday, with the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all closing lower as rising Treasury yields and a volatility spike weighed on sentiment. Energy and tech lagged, while crypto rallied. We break down the key drivers, big movers, and what to watch next.

Stocks slipped on Tuesday as investors digested rising commodity prices, cautious sector rotation, and upcoming economic data. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each dropped 0.39%, while energy and biotech names like QBTS and AKRO surged. We break down the key movers, sector performance, and what to watch ahead of Nvidia earnings and Fed minutes.

Markets opened the week on a cautious note as the S&P 500 and Dow posted slight gains while the Russell 2000 lagged. Volatility spiked ahead of key Fed minutes, and investors rotated into defensive sectors like healthcare. UnitedHealth surged over 8%, lifting the Dow, while energy and small-cap names faced pressure. Options volume was heavy in SPY and QQQ, and gold and copper gained as the dollar weakened.

Markets closed out the week on a high note, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all posting solid gains. In today’s episode, Lee breaks down the drivers behind the rally — including easing inflation fears and a surge in speculative tech. We spotlight the best- and worst-performing sectors, massive movers like Virgin Galactic, ACADIA, and Quantum Computing, and take a quick look at the options flow heading into the weekend. Plus, a preview of what’s ahead next week.

In today’s Daily Market Lens, Lee breaks down a choppy U.S. trading session shaped by weaker-than-expected retail sales and easing wholesale inflation, which sparked hopes for a Fed rate cut. Technology led gains with Cisco’s strong AI forecast, while health care lagged amid a major legal probe into UnitedHealth. We also review notable stock movers, options market trends, and what traders will be watching tomorrow, including jobless claims and PPI data. Stay ahead with this concise, data-driven market recap for May 15, 2025.

Join host Lee on today’s episode of Daily Market Lens as he unpacks the market action for Wednesday, May 14th. Tech stocks powered gains, with Nvidia and Tesla leading the charge higher, while energy names lagged behind. Lee breaks down the day’s market movers, key sector performances, and takes a quick dive into notable activity in the options market. Plus, he sets the stage for what’s ahead tomorrow, highlighting upcoming economic data investors won’t want to miss.

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Tech surges, Dow stumbles as CPI cools

On May 13, stocks rallied on the back of cooling inflation and easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Lee recaps index performance, sector standouts, Nvidia and Coinbase’s breakout moves, UnitedHealth’s plunge, and what the Fed might do next—all in today’s Daily Market Lens.

Stocks surged on Monday, with the S&P 500 up 3%, after the U.S. and China announced a 90-day mutual tariff reduction, boosting investor confidence. Tech led the rally, while the VIX fell below 20, signaling a drop in market volatility.

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.1%, the Dow down 0.3%, and the Nasdaq nearly flat, while the Russell 2000 edged up 0.1%. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing U.S.-China trade discussions and a bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and U.K. that eased certain tariffs