Market Overview - The market is currently optimistic about the potential passage of a government shutdown bill, which is expected to be voted on soon [2][3] - Healthcare and energy sectors are showing positive momentum, with healthcare up for approximately seven sessions [4][5] - Communication services, particularly Google, are also performing well, reaching all-time highs [4] Semiconductor Industry - The semiconductor sector experienced a decline of about 2% recently but is showing signs of recovery [5][6] - There is potential for a bottoming out in the semiconductor space, with expectations for a holiday market push [6][7] AMD Insights - AMD shares are up about 5% following positive market reactions to their analyst day, where they highlighted a significant total addressable market [9][13] - The company is focusing more on the CPU business, particularly in the server segment, which is expected to have a more tangible addressable market [10][12] - AMD is projecting a 35% revenue CAGR over the next three to five years, with non-GAAP operating margins exceeding 35% and gross margins between 55% and 58% [11][12] Oaklo Update - Oaklo, a pre-revenue company, reported an operating loss of 20 cents per share, missing expectations of a 13-cent loss [16][18] - The company is making progress with its Aurora fuel fabrication facility, which is crucial for its small modular nuclear reactors [18][19] - Despite the lack of revenue, there is optimism in the market regarding Oaklo's long-term potential, supported by government backing [19][20] Market Levels - Key levels for the S&P 500 are identified as 6905 for upside and 6850 for downside support [21]
Shutdown Latest, AMD Pop, Watching U.S./Vietnam Trade Deal Updates