TMT Daily Focus List: Weekly Watchlist (Oct 13th-Oct 17th )
Weekly Watchlist Report - 10/13th-10/17th, 2025
This report covers what I’m watching to kick off the week, key levels on the QQQs, and other important indexes, along with insights on the Mag 7 stocks that catch my interest. It also includes my watchlist, highlighting the stocks I’ll be focusing on at the open. Lastly, I break down two swing trade ideas and explore a couple of trade concepts.
News & Events
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent responded strongly to China’s export controls, calling them provocative and asserting that the U.S. has pushed back aggressively. He emphasized that Washington won’t be dictated to and has already coordinated with allies, including India, ahead of key meetings this week. While he believes China may be open to dialogue, he warned that the U.S. has powerful tools at its disposal and could escalate further if needed. Bessent stressed that the goal is not decoupling but “derisking,” though China’s actions suggest otherwise. Talks are expected to continue, with a potential Trump-Xi meeting in Korea and further engagements during upcoming IMF and World Bank summits.
China’s customs spokesperson criticized recent U.S. actions on shipping fees as unilateral and protectionist, asserting that China’s countermeasures are necessary and defensive. The statement emphasized that these steps are intended to protect the legitimate interests of Chinese industries and firms. China urged the U.S. to acknowledge its own missteps and return to constructive dialogue and negotiation. This response follows heightened trade tensions, including President Trump’s threats of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, which were later softened but not withdrawn.
President Trump announced that Hamas has agreed to disarm, declaring the Gaza war officially over. This follows a series of coordinated developments: all living Israeli hostages were released and handed over to the IDF via the Red Cross, while Palestinian detainees were seen boarding buses for release. The International Committee of the Red Cross played a key logistical role, underscoring the international coordination behind the resolution. The announcement marks a pivotal moment in Middle East diplomacy.
President Trump warned that if the Russia-Ukraine war remains unresolved, he may consider sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine—a move aimed at pressuring President Putin toward a settlement. The remark follows a series of assertive foreign policy statements, including threats of tariffs on China and a declaration that the Gaza conflict has ended after Hamas agreed to disarm.
ORCL - Oracle Corp. will host its Oracle AI World 2025 conference in Las Vegas from Monday, Oct. 13th, to Thursday, Oct. 16th.
This event, a rebrand of its CloudWorld conference, highlights Oracle’s strategic shift into artificial intelligence.
Oracle AI World will showcase the latest in generative AI, agentic automation, and large-scale cloud infrastructure for machine learning. It will feature major partnerships, positioning AI as Oracle’s key enterprise differentiator. The event includes over 800 sessions, a keynote by CTO and chairman Larry Ellison, and interactive demos of generative AI and autonomous agents. Oracle will spotlight multi-billion-dollar deals with OpenAI, Google, and SoftBank, alongside new products like AI Agent Studio, advanced GPU-powered compute, and the launch of Database 23ai.
AVGO - OpenAI and Broadcom announce strategic collaboration to deploy 10 gigawatts of OpenAI-designed AI accelerators
JPM - JPMorgan Chase has announced a massive $1.5 trillion, 10-year “Security and Resiliency Initiative” aimed at boosting U.S. economic and national security by investing in critical industries. This includes up to $10 billion in direct equity and venture capital for areas like advanced manufacturing, defense, energy resilience, and cutting-edge technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. CEO Jamie Dimon emphasized the need to reduce reliance on unreliable foreign suppliers and speed up domestic production by removing regulatory hurdles. This initiative increases JPMorgan’s previous $1 trillion commitment by 50%, aligning closely with Washington’s industrial policy goals.
BE - Bloom Energy and Brookfield unveil a $5 billion partnership to develop AI infrastructure, with Bloom Energy becoming the preferred onsite power provider for Brookfield's global AI factories.
CLSK - CleanSpark stock price target raised to $26 by BTIG on infrastructure growth
AMD - KGI Securities has upgraded AMD (AMD) to “Outperform” from “Neutral,” setting a price target of $260.
PANW - BTIG upgrades Palo Alto Networks to a “Buy” rating and sets a price target of $248.
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