Breaking down the trendline shift and resistance ahead

Under Armour, Inc (UA) hasn’t had it easy lately, sliding more than 18% since August and drifting dangerously close to its all-time lows. However, Tuesday’s action changed the narrative. The stock surged 8.59%, and the driver wasn’t just a random bounce—it was fueled by a massive 15.6-million share purchase by high-profile Canadian investor Prem Watsa. This heavy-hitting buy has…

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China official December 2025 PMIs: Manufacturing 50.1 (exp 49.2) Non-manu 50.2 (exp 49.8)

Data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for the official manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs in December 2025. – The screenshot adds in the priors, not mentioned in the text. The screenshot does not show the ‘Composite’ which has come in at 50.7, up from 49.7 in November. – China publishes two main PMI surveys, each capturing different…

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Edges lower against US Dollar in final stretch to 2025

Pound Sterling edges lower against US Dollar in final stretch to 2025 The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades broadly higher against its major peers in European trading hours on the last day of 2025. The British currency remains upbeat on market expectations that it will continue to outperform in 2026 amid hopes that there will be fewer interest rate cuts…

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TA Akert of the Day: NZD/CAD Breaches Lower Bollinger Band

Article Highlights NZD/CAD decisively breaks below its lower Bollinger Band, ending weeks of contained price action. A slip under the 0.7910–0.7920 support zone puts recent dip-buyers firmly on the defensive. The mid-band near 0.7973 now defines the upside ceiling if a bounce attempts to form. The latest move in NZD/CAD has pushed the price outside its recent volatility band,…

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China S&P Global/Rating Dog December 2025 Manufacturing PMI 50.1 (expect 49.8, prior 49.9)

China’s manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of stabilisation at the end of 2025, with business conditions edging back into expansion territory, according to the latest S&P Global/Rating Dog Purchasing Managers’ Index data. While the improvement was modest, the rebound marked a welcome shift after months of subdued momentum, driven primarily by stronger domestic demand rather than a recovery in…

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US initial jobless claims 199K vs 220K expected

Prior was 214K (revised to 215K) Continuing claims 1.866M vs 1.923M prior The claims numbers over the holidays are highly volatile and subject to large seasonal revisions so they’re poor numbers to index from. initial jobless claims, weekly The drop over a number of weeks is notable though and is tracking towards the bottom end of this range again….

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Dow Jones softens on final trading day of 2025

US equities pulled back modestly midweek, but the broader picture for investors remains one of a strong year nearing its conclusion. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.2% on Wednesday, matching declines in the Nasdaq Composite, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 0.5%. The market is on a mild three-session losing streak, yet the losses have done little…

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Tech and healthcare stocks mixed: Nvidia stands out, Google faces headwinds

Sector Overview The latest stock market heatmap paints a mixed picture for investors, with differing fortunes across various sectors. Technology and healthcare present a standout contrast, marking today’s dynamic landscape. 📈 Semiconductors Surge: Nvidia (NVDA) shines bright, up 1.23%, leading a mild rally in semiconductor stocks such as AMD (+0.49%) and Intel (+0.54%). This uptick follows recent bullish reports…

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