Biotechs, Gold Shine As Many Techs Struggle; Oscar Health, Nebius, Gold Miners ETF In Focus
Aug 19, 2026 · 28m
Summary
Hosts Alyssa Coram and Ed Carson analyze the S&P 500’s new power trend while the Nasdaq struggles near its 21-day moving average. They highlight a biotech surge driven by Moderna and Merck news, alongside strength in gold miners and Bitcoin. The episode also reviews specific setups in Oscar Health and Nebius, cautioning investors about high volatility in AI stocks and emphasizing strict risk management rules.
Topics discussed
Introduction and market overview
Major indexes and 21-day moving average analysis
S&P 500 power trend and market breadth
Biotech rally driven by Moderna and Merck news
Semiconductor sector weakness and Nvidia earnings
Software sector divergence and cybersecurity selling
Bitcoin technicals and crypto legislation updates
Gold miners ETF breakout and relative strength
Oscar Health recovery and growth metrics
Nebius volatility and trading rules for AI stocks
Closing remarks and upcoming podcast preview
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