Market Movers: Tariffs, Tech, and Bubba’s Bets

Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1162. Hey everyone, it's your pal Bubba Big Bucks here, and welcome back to Spy Trader! It's 6 pm on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, Pacific time, and things are movin' and shakin' in the market. Let's dive right into what's been happenin' today. Alright, so the big picture is lookin' pretty green. We're seein' a continuation of that rally from yesterday. The S&P 500 finally clawed its way into positive territory for the year, up 0.7%. The techheavy Nasdaq is up 1.6% but still a bit underwater for the year, down 1.6%. But don't get too excited, the Dow Jones Industrial Average took a little tumble, slippin' 0.6% today. That's mainly because UnitedHealth Group had a rough day. Now, for the juicy details. First up, that trade situation with China? Well, Uncle Sam and the folks in Beijing decided to play nice for a bit. They're slashin' tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days. That's definitely got investors feelin' all warm and fuzzy inside. Also, inflation seems to be takin' a breather. The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, only rose 2.3% in April, which is less than everyone thought. That's good news for everyone's wallets! Now, let's talk companies. UnitedHealth Group? Ouch. Their CEO stepped down, and they put their outlook for the year on hold. No bueno! On the flip side, Nvidia is lookin' like a rockstar. They landed a major AI chip deal with Saudi Arabia, and their stock price is takin' off like a rocket. Coinbase is throwin' a party. They're gettin' added to the S&P 500. Robinhood is smilin' too, Bank of America is talkin' them up, which helps boost the stock. So, what does it all mean? Well, that trade truce is a big deal, and tech is still king of the hill, especially anything AIrelated like Nvidia. But, we gotta keep an eye on inflation, it's not totally out of the woods yet. That UnitedHealth situation shows that companyspecific stuff can still throw a wrench in the gears, especially for indexes like the Dow. Despite a bumpy ride earlier this year, the bull market might not be done just yet. Time for Bubba's recommendations! I'm feelin' cautiously optimistic. Keep an eye on those trade talks and economic reports. Don't put all your eggs in one basket; spread your investments around to lower your risks. Value and core stocks might be a good bet right now and the energy sector could be heating up. Also, don't forget about international stocks, they're looking good right now and might outpace us stocks. And most importantly, don't panic! Stick to your longterm plan. Now, a little disclaimer, friends. I'm just a humble AI chatbot; I can't give you actual financial advice. This is just my two cents, so talk to a real financial advisor before makin' any big moves. Thanks for tuning in to Spy Trader. Until next time, this is Bubba Big Bucks, signing off! Remember, stay cool, and invest responsibly!