Tesla Bullish ahead of Quarterly Earnings Report

On October 22nd, Tesla (TSLA) will be releasing its 3rd quarterly earnings statement, and the stock is already gaining and outperforming much of the market.

Musk is helping Tesla stock climb, but the stock might be valued too high.
Musk is helping Tesla stock climb, but the stock might be valued too high.

This has been a strained week for the stock market, with the indices climbing and falling from day to day, but Tesla stock has trended mostly bullish since October 10th. The company is set to release its earnings report next week.

Tesla Defies Stock Market with Strong Growth

Since Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has stepped away from his work at the Department of Government Efficiency and taken the reins of Tesla back over, the company’s stock has been climbing. Just looking back at the last few months, we can see significant growth for Tesla stock, moving from a price of $309 per share at the beginning of August to the October 17th value of $440.

During the current week that has been marked by an erratic stock market and overall stock decline, Tesla has been performing well. Investors are worried about the government shutdown and how it is affecting stock investments. They are also worried about sticky inflation, high unemployment, and extensive tariffs from China.

Tesla Stock May Be Overvalued

These concerns are likely to have an effect on Tesla’s stock when they release their earnings report next week. Because the stock is doing well right now but sales are not as high as they were last year, analysts are concerned that Tesla stock may be overvalued. The company is bucking the stock market trends at the moment, but that could be driven by overly optimistic investors.

If that is the case and Tesla is due to see a stock dip, then investors need to wait for their entry point for now. There could be a downturn for the company’s stock very soon as investors realize that the robotaxi service is not as successful as hoped and that electric car sales for the company are still sluggish. Some of the backlash against Tesla and Musk has died down now that Musk is stepping away from government, but the sales are simply not where they were the previous years for Tesla to be the market leader it used to be.

Tesla enjoyed strong sales numbers in September but has mostly had a disappointing year. The European market has been especially disappointing, with EV sales for Tesla in France down 47% in August and 83% in Sweden. Registration for new Tesla cars fell 50% in the Netherlands and just over 4% in Italy for August as well. Tesla has a lot of work to get back to its impressive sales numbers from 2024, and that is primarily why analysts are concerned about the currently high value of this stock.

 

 

 

National Security Advisor John Bolton Indicted

The former National Security Advisor John Bolton, who served under Donald Trump, has been indicted today, and he is the third Trump opponent in the last few weeks to face criminal charges.

John Bolton, the former security advisor for Trump, has been indicted.
John Bolton, the former security advisor for Trump, has been indicted.

The previous National Security Advisor John Bolton joins a growing list of Trump adversaries who have been charged with criminal activity. This list also includes New York Attorney General Letitia James and FBI Director James Comey.

It looks like Trump is working his way through the ls to government officials who have stood in his way, and now Bolton is indicted on charges of handling classified information inappropriately. He was indicted by a grand jury on 18 counts of mishandling of classified materials.

The charges are serious enough that they each carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The charges include eight counts of sending national defense information as well as 10 counts of holding onto national defense documents. Bolton has pleaded not guilty and has been released temporarily but will likely be brought before a court in November.

The Government Shutdown Continues

Funding legislation continues to be voted down in the Senate, creating a government shutdown. Now in its third week, this shutdown affects extensive areas of government and has kept the government back from approving budget details for its many arms. The Senate is divided on a budget that affects funding for the military and would continue to provide funds to controversial projects around the world.

The shutdown has caused around 1.4 million government workers to be suspended, many without pay. Many parts of government are completely shut down for now, pending a decision by the Senate to approve some kind of budget plan.

The shutdown has started to affect the stock market as well as cryptocurrency markets. This week saw the stock indices fall from their record highs and enter a sharp decline. With so many government workers on extended leave of absence with no definite end right now, that means millions of dollars is potentially not being invested. Traders are more cautious right now and are waiting to make investment moves until they know when the government will reopen. 

 

Ethereum Loses 13% in a Week but Gains 16,000 New Developers

Ethereum (ETH) is dropping fast, with a loss of 6.44% over the last day and 13% over the last week, but there may be some hope as thousands of developers join the Ethereum ecosystem.

Ethereum's value is dropping this week.
Ethereum’s value is dropping this week.

Just 10 days ago, Ethereum was valued at $4,741 (ETH/USD) per token, but now the coin is down to $3,778. The sharp decline has been attributed to the lengthy government shutdown that is now in its third week as well as growing fears over trade conflicts between China and the United States.

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It is not all bad news for Ethereum, though, and there is some expectation of a quick upsurge since 16,000 new developers have joined the Ethereum ecosystem between January and September of 2025. Those numbers were recently published by the Ethereum Foundation, with information sourced from Electric Capital.

What Do New Developers Mean for Ethereum?

The growing interest this year in Ethereum’s ecosystem mean that the coin has more value than just as a digital currency. Too many crypto coins crash and burn because they have no intrinsic value, but Ethereum’s founders have done an excellent job of making sure that Ethereum is more than simply  a weightless token.

The Ethereum development ecosystem is thriving, and the coin itself as the primary currency of that ecosystem has done very well in 2025. Despite the recent downturn, Ethereum managed to hit an all-time high this year. In August, the coin reached $4,953 and set a new record, and the token has garnered increased interest from traders in the past few months with its bullish momentum.

At the beginning of 2025, Ethereum was valued at $3,400, and it has added 11% this year so far. The coin is in a minor downturn at the moment, but that could change thanks to how elevated the overall crypto market is right now compared to where it was at the start of the year.

Across all blockchain projects, Ethereum has the most developers, and for much of the year, Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin in growth. This data about developers could be another indication that Ethereum is catching up with Bitcoin (BTC) and could one day overtake it despite the massive lead Bitcoin enjoys.

 

Stocks Dip after Thursday’s Rally with Trade War Fears Driving Losses

All three major stock indices fell on Friday as the market opened, following Thursday’s upward shift with a downtrend led by fear over the China-U.S. trade war.

Banks worry about collapsing businesses as tariffs increase.
Banks worry about collapsing businesses as tariffs increase.

The Dow Jones slipped 0.65% on Friday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.63%. The Nasdaq Composite likewise fell, losing 0.47% in a clean downward sweep of the market that pulled down such notable stocks as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Microsoft (MSFT). The decline is attributed in part to the ongoing trade war between China and the United States as the two nations fight over tariffs.

As China and the United States fight about tariffs, the stock market is taking a hit. China’s Ministry of Commerce says that the U.S. is creating panic over how China is controlling the supply of rare earth metals. These are metals that the U.S. military uses to make its tools, and there is strong disagreement between the two countries about how those metals should be taxed.

China’s decision to impose these tariffs came just before a meeting with President Donald Trump and directly after Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Chinese goods by 100%. The two sides have gone back and forth over tariffs for the past few weeks, with no end in sight, and the stock market is feeling the impact.

Banks Worry about Economic Collapse

Multiple banks issued their quarterly reports this week in the largest week for bank earnings statements. These included Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and others. In most cases, the banks beat earnings expectations given by Wall Street and impressed with profits and growth. However, we saw only minor stock market growth from many of these, with some bank stocks even dropping after impressive earnings statements.

Now, days after the banks released those earnings reports, several of them are speaking out about their economic concerns. The CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon said that he expected several businesses to collapse after car lender Tricolor Holdings and auto parts manufacturer First Brands both closed their businesses.

Dimon propounded on the cockroach theory that when one business falls, it can have dire consequences for another. He said that there may be other businesses collapsing very soon as a result.

On the European market, there was heightened concern over bank credit dropping. The private credit market could be in a dangerous place, and those concerns drove European stocks downward on Friday as trading began. We also saw much of the U.S. stock market dip on Friday morning, with only a few bright spots, including the steadily climbing Nvidia (NVDA).

Nvidia Leads Minor Stock Rally with 1.65% in Gains

On Thursday, U.S. stocks climbed higher, and technology stocks like Nvidia (NVDA) should get much of the credit. Nvidia rose 1.65% on Thursday morning as stocks appeared bullish.

Nvidia is recovering well from a tough week for the stock market.
Nvidia is recovering well from a tough week for the stock market.

Nvidia’s stock price is at $182 and climbing in an early morning stock rally for Thursday. The week has been a volatile one, with stocks fluctuating wildly on news of a heated trade war and the ongoing government shutdown.

Technology stocks led the way for better than expected stock movement and demonstrated the strength and resiliency of the current economic climate. We are also seeing excellent performances from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) this week.

AI Stocks Still Dominating

Nvidia is proving to be one of the most successful stocks this year despite its mostly bearish movement during a troubled and fragmented week for the market. This week has been marked by a peace deal in the Middle East, the third week of government shutdowns, and an escalating tariff war between the United States and China.

Through all of that, Nvidia’s stock price has fallen from $189 on Monday to Thursday’s $182. This is not a significant downturn for this stock that has mostly performed well this year. In fact, the minor movement shows that Nvidia stock is strong and stable and is able to weather a volatile market well and still retain much of its recent gains.

Today’s minor stock rally has been led in part by AI stocks like Nvidia. Performing well this week is TSMC, which is down 1.44% for the day but surged 6.7% on Monday and is still hovering near that level. The company recently reported its quarterly earnings and showed more profit than Wall Street was expecting.

AMD also saw their stock surge this week as they are still benefiting from a recent partnership with Oracle. AMD stock climbed 8.7% on Wednesday and is staying close to that new higher level for Thursday with only a minor 0.24% dip.

AI stocks like these are doing very well as the market shifts from one extreme to the other. Investors should pay attention to the strength of AI stocks even during potentially bearish periods like this one.

 

 

 

Warmer Temperature Forecast Leads to Gas Prices Dropping 0.40%

On Wednesday, Nymex natural gas prices dipped to their lowest point in weeks, continuing a lengthy down-streak, losing $0.012 for the day.

Natural gas rates are lower due to warm weather and abundant supply.
Natural gas rates are lower due to warm weather and abundant supply.

The weather forecast for the United States for the coming days is a warm one, and gas prices have dipped as a result. For three weeks, the price of natural gas in the United States has been falling, and Wednesday marked the lowest close in weeks.

Natural gas remains historically low this year, with the opportunity for market investment plagued by unseasonably warm weather that means there is less demand for gas. The market is also being hurt by abnormally high oil injection into the supply reserves.

Middle East Peace Means Prices Could Remain Low

With President Donald Trump brokering a peace deal this week between Hamas and Israel, the oil supply in that region appears to be safe for the moment. The two groups have been fighting for months, with violent attacks targeting not just military installations but also gas and oil supplies. Now, with the war at an end for now, the oil supply in the region is no longer being threatened.

This means that natural gas prices are going to have a harder time seeing any kind of increase. Even though we are headed into the winter season, the current forecast is calling for an unusually warm winter, and gas prices may continue to be affected.

The forecast right now calls for the coming week to be relatively warm, with no cold fronts appearing yet over Canada. For the following week, the forecast shows relatively warm conditions as well.

The gas market has been bearish for months, mostly as a result of higher supply levels with regular, large injections into the supply. For the lower 48 states of the U.S. gas production was up on Wednesday about 5.8% year over year. The outlook for the market for now is completely bearish. Investors should strap in for continued price decline for now.

New Bitcoin Price Prediction after BTC Settles Near 111K

Bitcoin fell 0.18% by Thursday morning, showing signs of slow movement as it rested at $111,654 (BTC/USD). The coin is now down almost 10% for the week.

Bitcoin has tremendous potential right now and could reach very high
Bitcoin has tremendous potential right now and could reach very high

It is good news for Bitcoin (BTC) investors that the coin is no longer tumbling further. After a week of freefall, it looks like Bitcoin is settling and may be prepared to make a comeback. The fact that Bitcoin is above the dangerous $110K level is good news as well for investors hoping to see another all-time high for the coin in the near future.

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We are seeing indications all across the cryptocurrency market that tokens are slowing down and settling rather than remaining bearish. This is excellent news for the market that has dealt with a strong decline over the last week. Ethereum (ETH), BNB (BNB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have all slowed down from their rapid descents and have shown little movement over the last 24 hours.

Where Is Bitcoin Headed Now?

Bitcoin will struggle to hit a record high anytime soon due to a few factors that are affecting much of the cryptocurrency market right now. The most powerful factors at this moment are the ongoing government shutdown (now in its third week) and the high-tension trade war between China and the United States. As long as these two events continue, they will stifle trade and make crypto investment risky.

The crypto market is considered volatile at this moment, and even though that is usually the case, it is even more volatile now since the stock market is also going through a period of instability. This creates a ripple effect for the crypto market and makes it hard for coins to rise rapidly as investors fear a sudden drop off at any moment.

There are a few factors working in Bitcoin’s favor, though. The crypto market is enjoying strong support from the United States government thanks to the passing of the GENIUS Act into law earlier this year and the efforts of the current U.S. government administration to set up a Bitcoin reserve and promote free crypto trade.

The crypto market will also benefit from recent highs from Ethereum, Bitcoin, and XRP (XRP). With those records in recent history for the average investor, there is a good chance that investors will expect similar highs in the near future. There is still potential for Bitcoin to achieve a value of $150K before the end of the year, but every time it pulls back like it is now, that chance decreases. We have seen the coin repeatedly hit a new record and then pull back shortly afterwards, and that pattern may repeat throughout the remainder of 2025. If it does, then Bitcoin will struggle to move much past $130K before the year is up.

 

Nasdaq Remains Elevated with 0.66% Increase after Choppy Wednesday

The stock market is volatile right now with tariff pressure heating up and the government shutdown causing problems, but both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 are high.

Stocks remains volatile this week but slightly bullish.
Stocks remains volatile this week but slightly bullish.

The Nasdaq Composite ended Wednesday with a 0.66% gain, and the S&P 500 added 0.40%. The Dow failed to make upward progress, though, remaining flat through much of the day before ending with a 0.04% decline. The day was marked by increased fear over trade tariffs and concern about the ongoing shutdown of the United States government.

On the positive side, most banking institutions reported excellent quarterly earnings, with better than expected earnings per share and revenue for the previous quarter.

Banks Weigh in on Quarterly Earnings

Investors watch this week carefully to see how the banks are doing, because their quarterly earnings are a strong indicator as to how healthy the economy is. If the banks are bringing in excellent revenue and managing to make a profit, that usually indicates that the economy is strong and growing.

This week, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs all reported their earnings for the quarter. For the most part, these earnings were much better than anticipated, which demonstrates that the economy is in a better place than Wall Street thought it was.

The stock market is considered volatile at the moment, but for now it is trending upward, with the top three stock market indices holding close to record highs. The worry that economists have about the current state of affairs is that this bullish market cannot be sustained for much longer. With the trade war between China and the United States still ongoing and seemingly worsening as well as the government shutdown in the United States entering its third week, there are plenty of reasons for consumers to worry about the state of the stock markets and the overall economy.

Inflation also remains frustratingly sticky, and the most recent interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve is not helping that. For now, the Fed is playing a wait and see game, and investors may have to do the same when it comes to the trade war and the resulting tariffs. What we have seen this year is that new tariffs have by and large not had a seriously deleterious effect on the economy, and in fact, many of them have been repealed or reduced in short order. That may happen again in the case of these tariffs imposed by both China and the United States.

Bank Earnings Drive Bullish Market, but Trade War Could Drive Stocks Down

U.S. stocks climbed on Tuesday and remained high on Wednesday thanks in part to healthy earnings statements from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs.

Stocks are up for now but maybe not for much longer as tariffs go higher.
Stocks are up for now but maybe not for much longer as tariffs go higher.

Even though stocks are elevated this week, with the Nasdaq Composite up 0.58%, they are in danger of dropping as the trade war between China and the Untied States heats up. This week is all about financial earnings reports for banking institutions, but even their positive earnings may not be enough to stave off a bearish market for much longer.

On Wednesday, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America will be reporting their quarterly earnings, which could help continue the bullish market trend we are seeing right now. The stock market is still recovering from a recent trade war escalation between China and the United States as well as the ongoing government shutdown.

Why Stocks Could Drop Soon

The government shutdown is now in its third week as the two political parties refuse to back down on issues of budget. That shutdown has dragged on longer than expected and has dragged the stock market down with it. The ongoing feud between China and the U.S. over tariffs and issue of trade has also hurt the stock market, and even positive earnings are likely not enough to keep stocks elevated for much longer.

There is the ever-present problem of inflation, which was highlighted by Federal Reserve Chairman Jereme Powell recently as the fed issued a rate cut but warned about the economy. The inflation rate is not as high as it was post-Covid, but it is still higher than pre-Covid years and higher than the Fed would like it to be.

The Fed issued a rate cut to stimulate the economy and help with the growing unemployment problem. They may have trouble issuing another one anytime soon, though with tariffs now taking a toll on the stock market. Economics have been saying all year that stocks and employment will be negatively affected by tariffs, and with the trade war escalating this week, it looks like we may start to see some of that impact.

The Dow Jones added just 0.12% on Wednesday but it still hanging close to its record high. The S&P 500 is the only one of the top three stock indices that is down today, with a drop of 0.24%. The three indices are still elevated, but that may not last much longer as we see Trump focus his efforts on the ongoing trade issues with China and the government shutdown continues to drag out.

Banks Top Earnings Estimates but JPMorgan Chase Stock Is Down

On Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase reported its quarterly earnings which beat earnings expectations by $700 million and recorded earnings per share of $5.07.

Bank profits rise in quarterly earnings statements.
Bank profits rise in quarterly earnings statements.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) performed better in the most recent quarter than Wall Street expected, reporting EPS of $5.07 instead of the anticipated $4.84. They also brought in $47.12 billion in profit and beat the estimated $45.4 billion.

JMP’s profits are up as well, with the company seeing a 12% increase from the previous year. However, their stock price dropped 1.25% to $3.04 on Tuesday. Even with a better than expected earnings report for the quarter, the bank is still struggling to impress investors.

Other banks report Earnings

JPMorgan Chase is not the only bank reporting its quarterly earnings this week. This is a big week for banking institutions, and we also saw earnings statements from Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo.

Because of an upswing in investment banking, Goldman Sachs was able to report a better than expected earnings statement. They made $4.1 billion in profits, which is a 37% increase from a year earlier. However, their stock value dropped as well on Tuesday by 1.25%

Wells Fargo also reported earnings for the last quarter this week. Their stock climbed by an impressive 6.88% on Tuesday as they reported revenue of  $21.44 billion for the quarter. That is a 5.3% increase from the year before, and they also beat earnings expectations on earnings per share, reporting $1.66. That is $0.11 more than expected.

In the current economic climate, banking institutions and companies need to perform very well on their quarterly reports to impress investors. Stockholders are worried about rising inflation, and investors want to see significant growth to feel secure, and that is making it harder for even major banks to see a stock price increase after a decent quarterly report.