AI-Powered Market Intelligence — Before the Bell
OCTOBER 12, 2026 — MORNING OUTLOOK
Yesterday's Close
S&P 500
+0.30%
Nasdaq
-0.17%
VIX
15.39
90d: 13.80–20.88
GLD
$382.30
90d: $363.60–$429.42
10Y Yield
5.24%
90d: 4.55%–5.31%
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What to Watch Today

We expect continued sector rotation driven by earnings season and the 5.24% 10-Year Treasury Yield. A significant deviation in inflation data on Friday would likely alter the risk-on/risk-off dynamic and shift sector preferences.
Market Pulse

Heading into today’s open, the SPY is at $778.57, up 0.30%, while the QQQ trades at $751.27, down 0.17%. The 10-Year Treasury Yield currently stands at 5.24%, a factor influencing sector tilts as investors assess the potential for sustained economic growth.

Sector Spotlight

This week we're leaning into sectors demonstrating clear momentum. Leading the charge is Semiconductors (SMH), sporting a +6.1% one-month return and trading above its 50-day trend. We are also highlighting Healthcare/Defensive (XLV) – up +3.3% over the last month, above its 50-day trend, and favored given current macroeconomic conditions. Finally, Growth/Tech (QQQ) continues to show strength, with +5.1% one-month momentum also above its 50-day trend.

Sector Scorecard

Last week’s sectors presented a mixed bag. Energy (XLE) returned -1.7%, while Financials (XLF) lagged further with a -2.9% return. Industrials (XLI) fared best, posting a +0.8% gain, though it wasn’t enough to offset the weakness in the other two.

Portfolio Snapshot
MTD: +2.52% 0W / 0L
vs S&P 500: +0.66% alpha SPY +1.86%
Swing Trades
Income Holdings
Sector ETFs
SMH QQQ
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