Welcome back to Trader’s War Room. As we head into next week, the market is sitting near recent highs, driven largely by AI momentum. At the same time, interest rate uncertainty and sharp earnings reactions are keeping traders on edge. The next move will likely depend on whether leadership continues to power higher or begins to stall.

Artificial intelligence remains the dominant theme. Capital continues flowing into semiconductor names such as NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom (AVGO), along with cloud giants like Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN). Data center plays including Super Micro Computer (SMCI) have also seen strong momentum. If these leaders keep attracting buyers on pullbacks, the rally can continue. If they start breaking support, volatility could return quickly.

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Interest rates remain a key variable. Growth heavy indexes like the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) are sensitive to Treasury yield moves, while financial stocks such as JPMorgan Chase (JPM) can benefit from a higher for longer rate environment. Even modest shifts in rate expectations can create outsized reactions across sectors.

Earnings volatility is also creating opportunity. Strong guidance is being rewarded, while disappointments are punished swiftly, as seen recently in names like Meta Platforms (META) and Tesla (TSLA). In this environment, disciplined entries and risk management matter more than ever.

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This weekend is the time to review charts, tighten stops, and prepare for Monday. AI leadership, interest rates, and earnings reactions will likely set the tone for the week ahead. Stay focused and stay prepared.

Happy Trading!