Market Overview - The stock market is experiencing a pullback from record highs, with the Dow down 204 points and the NASDAQ down 1.5% for the week [1][2][3] - The S&P 500 is down about 0.5%, while the Russell 2000 has seen a gain of 1.5% over the last five days [3][4] - The bond market has shown significant movement, with the 10-year yield at 4.19% and the 30-year yield at 4.86%, the highest level in three months [4][5] Sector Performance - Consumer staples and discretionary sectors are showing limited gains, while technology and energy sectors are underperforming, with XLK down 2.7% [5][6] - Broadcom is a major drag on the NASDAQ, down 11.8% after failing to meet high expectations [6][7] Company Highlights - Oracle has denied reports of delaying data center projects for OpenAI, maintaining that all milestones are on track [29] - Wealthfront made its public debut on NASDAQ, raising approximately $485 million with an opening share price of $14 [30] - Costco reported better-than-expected earnings, with comparable sales climbing 6.4%, although membership fees saw a slight decrease [31] Investment Insights - Carvana, Robinhood, and Coinbase have made significant recoveries and are being added to the S&P 500, with Carvana's stock up 11,000% from its lows [13][15][18] - The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points, with expectations for one or two more cuts by the end of the year [20][21] - Analysts suggest that the market is currently focused on the Fed's actions and the implications for inflation and employment [21][22] Future Outlook - Rivian is focusing on developing custom self-driving chips as part of its AI strategy, aiming for a significant shift in transportation technology [33][34] - The bond market outlook for 2026 suggests a potential increase in yields, with a focus on the 5-30 year yield curve [68][70] - Concerns about credit dispersion in the corporate market are rising, with some sectors expected to struggle in 2026 [75][76]
Rivian CEO on the freedom in-house AI chips will give the EV company, bond market outlook for 2026