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Fed Cuts, Tech Triumphs & Trading Twists · The SPY Trader

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  Welcome back to "Spy Trader,
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  " your goto podcast for all things S&P 500!
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  I'm your host,
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  Chuck Dollars,
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  It's September 17,
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  2024,
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  at 6:00 AM,
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  and we've got a lot to cover,
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  First,
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  the Federal Reserve's twoday policy meeting is the headline news,
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  They're considering the first interest rate cut since 2020,
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  Analysts predict a 65% chance of a 50basis point cut or a 35% chance of a 25basis point cut,
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  which could significantly impact market strategies,
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  Next,
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  August's retail sales data shows a 0,
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  1% increase,
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  better than the expected 0,
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  2% decline,
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  Excluding autos and gas,
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  sales rose by 0,
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  2%,
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  This could influence the Fed's decisions and market direction,
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  Intel's CEO,
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  Pat Gelsinger,
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  announced separating its foundry business and a major deal with Amazon,
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  boosting Intel's stock by 6,
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  55% to $22,
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  28,
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  Meanwhile,
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  Microsoft unveiled a $60 billion share buyback and a 10% dividend increase,
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  demonstrating financial confidence,
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  Meta Platforms banned Russia's statefunded RT,
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  aligning with global sanctions and aiming for platform integrity,
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  The mixed retail sales data suggests subdued consumer spending,
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  pressing the Fed for a bold rate cut to maintain momentum,
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  Intel’s strategic pivot towards AI primes it for a tech sector lead,
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  Microsoft's buyback and dividend hikes reflect its robust financial health,
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  Meta's regulatory actions warrant close monitoring for impacts on user growth,
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  Recommendations:
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  Buy Intel (INTC): Its AI focus and foundry autonomy promise strong future earnings,
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  2,
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  Hold Microsoft (MSFT): A solid hold for longterm growth and stability,
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  3,
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  Monitor Meta Platforms (META): Watch for the implications of regulatory actions on user metrics,
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  4,
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  Prepare for Volatility: Given the Fed's decision and mixed retail data,
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  anticipate market choppiness,
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  Diversify to mitigate risks and capitalize on gains,
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  And a joke to end: What do you call a ghost with a brokerage account?
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  A paranormal investor,
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  Ha!
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  Stay tuned for more updates,
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  Happy trading,
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  and may your portfolios be ever in your favor!
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  This is Chuck Dollars,
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  signing off,