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TradeUP Thursday

August. 21, 2025

Today’s Editions

  • Palantir: is the AI selloff just starting?
  • Can Walmart Weather Tariff Storms?
  • Powell: will Jackson Hole hint at a September rate cut?
MARKET MOVEMENTS
Dow Jones
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6,380.83
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21,112.52
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Opening price as of 8/21/2025 compared to last close
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Tech Stocks Tumble Amid AI Bubble Concerns

Palantir dropped for a sixth straight day on Wednesday, sliding 18% from its record and falling out of the top 20 U.S. companies by market cap. A Citron Research short report labeled the stock “detached from fundamentals,” amplifying concerns that AI valuations are stretched.

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Walmart’s Earnings Miss Amid Tariff Pressures

Walmart’s stock fell 5% after reporting Q2 earnings below forecasts, despite a 4.8% rise in U.S. same-store sales. CEO Doug McMillon acknowledged rising costs due to tariffs but emphasized the company’s commitment to value. The retail giant raised its annual sales outlook, even as profit margins face pressure.

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Powell faces delicate balancing act at Jackson Hole

With Trump pushing for rate cuts and economic data flashing mixed signals, Fed Chair Jerome Powell heads into Friday’s Jackson Hole speech under intense scrutiny. Markets see an 88% chance of a September cut, but Powell is expected to stress data-dependence as the Fed weighs weak jobs against sticky inflation.

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