What’s Driving Markets Right Now

“You and I come by road or rail, but economists travel on infrastructure.” ~ Margaret Thatcher

Dear Trader,

Welcome to today’s edition of Wall Street Connected: What’s Driving Markets Right Now.

Markets opened higher to start the week as Pfizer and BioNTech received emergency use approval for a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.

Between this catalyst and researching an FOMC preview, there is a lot of opportunity when analyzing the driving forces of markets right now.

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Last week was headlined by the initial public offerings of both Airbnb and DoorDash soaring in their debuts, and this had a carry over effect to the top searched stocks by financial professionals with $1B+ in assets under management.

You’ll notice Smile Direct Club (SDC) ranking #6 in most searched stocks by financial professionals with $1B+ in assets under management last week.

Smile Direct Club (SDC) held its initial public offering on September, 12 of 2019 and has been a favorite amongst active traders as the stock has a reputation for moving 10% in a matter of days.

While ESG investors may not benefit from volatile 10% swings, those are the kind of stocks traders love to keep on their watchlists and make moves on when opportunities present themselves.

A standout in opportunity for both ESG investors and traders who enjoy volatility has been Emerging Markets (explore Emerging Market opportunities by clicking here). 

TrackStarIQ Data

Here are some highlights from FA searches last week:

RANK	TOP SEARCHES BY FAs (Total Traffic) Previous Week [STOCKS]	TOP SEARCHES BY FAs w/ AUM>$1B (Total Traffic) Previous Week [STOCKS]	TOP INDUSTRY SEARCHES BY FAs (Total Traffic) Previous Week [EQUITIES]	TOP INDUSTRY SEARCHES BY FAs w/ AUM>$1B (Total Traffic) Previous Week [EQUITIES]
1	TSLA	WFC	Biotechnology	Banks – Diversified
2	CRM	BABA	Auto Manufacturers	Internet Retail
3	AAPL	IWSY	Software – Application	Prepackaged software
4	SNDL	AMD	Drug Manufacturers – Specialty & Generic	Semiconductors
5	ENPH	TSNP	Conglomerates	Floor laying and floor work, misc
6	TSNP	SDC	Internet Retail	Medical Devices
7	GLSI	IMMP	Software – Infrastructure	Biotechnology
8	NIO	SLS	Internet Content & Information	Biotechnology
9	PFE	LCA	Semiconductors	Conglomerates
10	SLS	HD	Oil & Gas E&P	Home Improvement Retail
11	AMZN	QEPC	Diagnostics & Research	Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware
12	BCRX	CRIS	Entertainment	Biotechnology
13	SRNE	GLSI	Drug Manufacturers – General	Biotechnology
14	MRNA	OZON	Specialty Retail	Consumer Electronics
15	NNDM	SOLO	Communication Equipment	Auto Manufacturers
16	FCEL	BCLI	Medical Devices	Biotechnology
17	NEWS	PFE	Consumer Electronics	Drug Manufacturers – General
18	MSFT	FCEL	Credit Services	Electrical Equipment & Parts
19	KODK	TSLA	Semiconductor Equipment & Materials	Auto Manufacturers
20	AMRN	BSRTF	Electrical Equipment & Parts	Conglomerates

What We’re Reading:

1. Checking futures on Sunday night is a great way to prepare for a new week ahead. This includes economic releases, oil prices, and schedules for a new week. Take a look…
2. JNC resources may be looking to capitalize as Australia could be set to lead the globe in gold production. Full story…
3. The FOMC is meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday this week (which is likely to drive markets) regarding rate policies. Goldman Sachs economists have some input to share with you. Here it is…

What We’re Watching:

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is trading higher to start the week, but some big-money traders are expecting the stock to trade even higher within the next couple weeks.

Davis Martin wants to tell you why in one of his new videos.

You can watch it here.

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-InvestingChannel