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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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