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NEWNasdaq · WeeklyWeek of 2026-09-28
QQQ adds 1.76% as tech outpaces S&P 500; MSFT, NVDA diverge on session
The Nasdaq 100 rose 1.76% for the week, more than triple the S&P 500's 0.53% gain, as mega-cap tech names moved in opposite directions intraday. Microsoft slipped 1.37% on the session while Nvidia added 0.82%. Alpha Scores show Microsoft at 70, the highest among the group, with Nvidia at 66. No high-impact events are scheduled for the coming week.
Read full briefingS&P 50009-28
S&P 500 gains 0.53% as tech leads; MSFT Alpha Score hits 70
Bitcoin09-28
Bitcoin flat at $79,569 as equities rally; no catalysts on horizon
Crypto09-28
Bitcoin, Ether, Solana flat as Nasdaq rallies 1.76%; no crypto catalysts
Gold09-28
Gold steady near $4,429 as SPY, QQQ gain; catalysts absent
Oil09-28
Oil Quiet as Supply Catalysts Stay Off the Calendar
Forex Majors09-28
Dollar firms as large specs hold record yen longs; sterling short hits 91K
Live PricesUSD
Crypto
| COIN | PRICE | CHG | %CHG |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | 79,569.09 | -91.68 | -0.12 ▼ |
| ETH | 2,453.17 | -2.68 | -0.11 ▼ |
| SOL | 101.94 | +0.01 | +0.01 ▲ |
| ADA | 0.2105 | -0.0008 | -0.38 ▼ |
| XRP | 1.3984 | -0.0001 | -0.01 ▼ |
| DOT | 0.896 | -0.0040 | -0.44 ▼ |
| DOGE | 0.0846 | -0.0002 | -0.20 ▼ |
| AVAX | 7.392 | +0.0060 | +0.08 ▲ |
| LINK | 11.67 | +0.04 | +0.36 ▲ |
| LTC | 52.21 | +1.45 | +2.86 ▲ |
Forex
| PAIR | BID | CHG | %CHG |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | 157.93 | -0.04 | -0.03 ▼ |
| USD/CHF | 0.8306 | -0.0001 | -0.01 ▼ |
| AUD/USD | 0.6973 | +0.0003 | +0.04 ▲ |
| USD/CAD | 1.4261 | +0.0001 | +0.01 ▲ |
| NZD/USD | 0.56 | +0.0002 | +0.04 ▲ |
Stocks
| TICKER | PRICE | CHG | %CHG |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGL | 342.87 | -2.11 | -0.61 ▼ |
| META | 673.31 | +3.07 | +0.46 ▲ |
| AAPL | 332.41 | +1.07 | +0.32 ▲ |
| MSFT | 490.30 | -6.82 | -1.37 ▼ |
| NVDA | 213.90 | +1.73 | +0.82 ▲ |
Market Analysis
CryptoCrypto newsSep 4
Kalshi adds BNB, Cardano, Aave perpetuals for US traders
Kalshi launched perpetual contracts for BNB, Cardano, Worldcoin, Aave and Venice Token on Sept. 4, expanding its crypto derivatives lineup for eligible U.S. traders.
Indicesinsidermonkey.comAug 29
Moderna Plans $2B Zero-Coupon Convertible, Capped Call Limits Dilution
Moderna plans $2B in zero-coupon convertible notes due 2031, using capped calls to limit dilution. The biotech's Alpha Score of 58 reflects pipeline potential against single-product revenue risk.
Stocksthestockmarketwatch.comAug 29
Boeing Locks $3B Revolver, $5B Liquidity Covenant After Expired Facility
Boeing replaced an expired $3B revolver and extended two credit lines to 2029 and 2030, all requiring at least $5B in liquidity. Alpha Score 37, Mixed.
Stockssaastr.comAug 28
Salesforce data hits 40GB as agents rewrite CRM storage math
SaaStr hit 40GB of Salesforce storage in 30 days as AI agents wrote 21 million records through the API. The renewal agent built in half a day drove higher response from the smallest sponsors than the largest ones.
Stocksfortune.comAug 28
Exelon CFO Jones Steps Into New Finance and Strategy Role Oct. 5
Q2 revenue rose 10% to $5.97 billion; Exelon CFO Jeanne Jones adds a strategy mandate Oct. 5 while Robert Kleczynski takes over as finance chief.
CryptoCrypto DailyAug 28
RIVNon vs RIVN: Why Tokenised Stock Is Not the Same
RIVNon's $67k value vs Rivian's $22B market cap reveals the gap between tokenised stock and direct equity. R2 ramp is the key variable.
StocksCrypto newsAug 28
Tokenized deposits risk $580B U.S. bank lending cut: report
A Dallas Fed paper warns tokenized deposits could shrink banks' long-term lending capacity by $580B as faster money movement shortens deposit duration.
CryptoDailycoinAug 27
JPMorgan Considers Stablecoin as Banks Rethink Tokenized Deposits
JPMorgan is weighing a stablecoin as more than a dozen banks build a joint token. S&P warns deposit risk rises if stablecoins take off in US payments.
CryptoCrypto DailyAug 27
Tokenized AMAT: Structural Risks vs Direct AMAT Equity
AMATB offers fractional 24/7 trading but adds issuer, custody, and liquidity risks absent from Nasdaq-listed AMAT. The gap matters for dividend treatment and conversion.
CryptoCrypto newsAug 27
39 US state banking groups form BankChain Alliance for 2027 blockchain launch
BankChain Alliance, backed by 39 state associations representing 3,283 banks, plans a bank-owned blockchain network for tokenized deposits and stablecoins. The 2027 target puts it in competition with The Clearing House and Wells Fargo projects.
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