THIS Is Why I Study Sector Rotation
In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Oct 13, 2026), Samantha LaDuc explains how the growth-to-value ratio signaled semiconductor weakness before the selloff accelerated. Failed breakouts in $SNDK, $MU, and $SMH created profitable short opportunities, while capital rotated into banks, utilities, healthcare, and consumer staples. With $ASML and $TSM earnings ahead, semiconductor stocks face […]
Semi Short Chases To Start The Week
In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Oct 12, 2026), Samantha LaDuc notes that semiconductors are flashing warning signs as selling pressure accelerates and capital rotates out of growth into defensive sectors. $SNDK’s failed breakout and gap down reinforce the bearish setup. $MU’s evening star reversal threatens further weakness, while $AMD remains vulnerable below […]
Bond Breakdown Is Historic
In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Oct 1, 2026), Samantha LaDuc notes that the bond market is flashing a major warning. TLT has broken critical $80.51 support with no clear floor beneath it, high-yield bonds are losing key levels, yields keep climbing, and rate volatility is surging. Meanwhile, stock breadth remains abysmal while […]
In Lieu Of Sector Rotation There Will Be Volatility
In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Sep 24, 2026), Samantha LaDuc noted that AI and semiconductors are still holding up SPY and QQQ, but small caps and NYSE market breadth have broken down sharply beneath the surface. Large put positions are appearing in IWM, and Samantha sees no convincing bounce yet. The other […]
Bond Bulls Need To Defend Now
In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Sep 23, 2026), Samantha LaDuc noted pre-market that banks continue to roll over, but the bigger market risk is now coming from bonds. Deutsche Bank has fallen into key monthly support near $36.26, while broader financials remain under pressure. Meanwhile, the dollar has broken above the critical […]
The Market Is Betting On Resolution With Iran & China
In this interview with The Business Briefing on SIRIUS XM (recorded on Sep 22, 2026), Samantha LaDuc notes that the market may be front-running a major geopolitical de-escalation. Crude has fallen for four days while equities have rallied, suggesting investors are increasingly hopeful about progress with Iran and China. The bullish chain is clear: de-escalation → lower […]
Shorting Banks Into Earnings
In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Sep 22, 2026), Samantha LaDuc explains why banks remain a key market warning signal heading into earnings. XLF hit her $54.89 downside target as Goldman, JPMorgan, Citi, Wells Fargo and regional banks continue to weaken. The trade has been to short financials into earnings as investors de-risk […]
All Time Highs In Fundamentals, Not Price
