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S&P 500 Breaking Out Again: What This Means for Your Portfolio

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The S&P 500 ($SPX) just logged its fifth straight trading box breakout, which means that, of the five trading ranges the index has experienced since the April lows, all have been resolved to the upside.

How much longer can this last? That’s been the biggest question since the massive April 9 rally. Instead of assuming the market is due to roll over, it’s been more productive to track price action and watch for potential changes along the way. So far, drawdowns have been minimal, and breakouts keep occurring. Nothing in the price action hints at a lasting change — yet.

While some are calling this rally “historic,” we have a recent precedent. Recall that from late 2023 through early 2024, the index had a strong start and gave way to a consistent, steady trend.

From late October 2023 through March 2024, the S&P 500 logged seven consecutive trading box breakouts. That streak finally paused with a pullback from late March to early April, which, as we now know, was only a temporary hiccup. Once the bid returned, the S&P 500 went right back to carving new boxes and climbing higher.

New 52-Week Highs Finally Picking Up

If there’s been one gripe about this rally, it’s that the number of new highs within the index has lagged. As we’ve discussed before, among all the internal breadth indicators available, new highs almost always lag — that’s normal. What we really want to see is whether the number of new highs begins to exceed prior peaks as the market continues to rise, which it has, as shown by the blue line in the chart below.

As of Wednesday’s close, 100 S&P 500 stocks were either at new 52-week highs or within 3% of them. That’s a strong base. We expect this number to continue rising as the market climbs, especially if positive earnings reactions persist across sectors.

Even when we get that first day with 100+ S&P 500 stocks making new 52-week highs, though, it might not be the best time to initiate new longs.

The above chart shows that much needs to align for that many stocks to peak in unison, which has historically led to at least a short-term consolidation, if not deeper pullbacks — as highlighted in yellow. Every time is different, of course, but this is something to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

Trend Check: GoNoGo Still “Go”

The GoNoGo Trend remains in bullish mode, with the recent countertrend signals having yet to trigger a greater pullback.

Active Bullish Patterns

We still have two live bullish upside targets of 6,555 and 6,745, which could be with us for a while going forward. For the S&P 500 to get there, it will need to form new, smaller versions of the trading boxes.

Failed Bearish Patterns

In the chart below, you can view a rising wedge pattern on the recent price action, the third since April. The prior two wedges broke down briefly and did not lead to a major downturn. The largest pullbacks in each case occurred after the S&P 500 dipped below the lower trendline of the pattern.

The deepest drawdown so far is 3.5%, which is not exactly a game-changer. Without downside follow-through, a classic bearish pattern simply can’t be formed, let alone be broken down from.

We’ll continue to monitor these formations as they develop because, at some point, that will change.

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Green Technology Metals

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Investor Insight

Green Technology Metals aims to build Ontario’s first integrated lithium business, developing two mining hubs and a downstream conversion facility to supply North America’s fast-growing EV and battery industry. The company’s approach is straightforward: bring Seymour into production, secure the downstream footprint at Thunder Bay with EcoPro, and then layer in Root as a long-life second feed. The plan is underpinned by offtake agreements, government funding and a management team with direct experience building lithium mines.

Overview

Green Technology Metals (ASX:GT1) is building Ontario, Canada’s first integrated lithium business, anchored by three upstream assets and a planned downstream conversion facility. The portfolio consists of the flagship Seymour project, the large-scale Root lithium project, and the Junior exploration project, which together provide a clear pipeline of feed into a proposed lithium hydroxide facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The company is actively leveraging Canadian policy support for critical minerals development and supporting a growing number of EV and battery manufacturers in Ontario. The province’s Building More Mines Act, alongside several federal programs, is creating a supportive funding environment for new projects. GT1 has already received conditional approval for C$5.5 million from the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF) to support road and infrastructure upgrades at Seymour. In addition, the company has received a letter of intent for a C$100-million project financing support from Export Development Canada, and has pending applications with SIF/NRCan and CMIF Round 2, including a C$5-million submission tied to the Root project. These mechanisms substantially de-risk the financing path and provide tangible momentum toward development.

The strategy is being executed in three phases. First, Seymour will be brought into production with a concentrator based on a dense media separation flowsheet, taking advantage of coarse spodumene mineralogy and proven metallurgical performance. Second, GT1 will construct the Thunder Bay lithium conversion facility in partnership with EcoPro Innovation, replicating proven hydrometallurgical technology to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide. Finally, Root will be developed as the company’s second, larger mining hub, designed to provide long-life scale and additional feed into the Thunder Bay facility.

Pilot processing of 600 kg of Seymour concentrate produced exceptional overall recoveries averaging >94 percent.

Strategic partnerships reinforce this integrated model. LG Energy Solution has secured a binding offtake for a portion of Seymour’s concentrate production and has invested directly into GT1, providing early validation of the project’s place in the EV supply chain. EcoPro Innovation, as the company’s technical partner on the Thunder Bay facility, has already piloted Seymour concentrate into high-purity lithium hydroxide.

Company Highlights

  • Integrated strategy in Ontario: The Seymour and Root projects form the foundation for a vertically integrated lithium business, supported by a proposed lithium hydroxide plant in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with rail, port, power, gas and water access.
  • Marketing and offtake secured: LG Energy Solution has a binding offtake for 25 percent of Seymour concentrate and has invested directly into the company, demonstrating strong downstream demand.
  • Strategic process partner: EcoPro Innovation is co-developing the conversion facility. Pilot work has already produced battery-grade lithium hydroxide with high recoveries.
  • Government backing: GT1 has secured conditional approval for significant funding programs, including C$5.5 million for road upgrades, a C$100 million project financing support LOI from EDC, and additional CMIF and SIF applications.
  • Resource base: A combined inventory of over 30 Mt @ ~1.2 percent lithium oxide across Seymour and Root, providing both near-term production and long-life scale.
  • By-product upside: Seymour hosts a significant rubidium resource in mica streams that could be recovered alongside lithium, creating an additional revenue line.

Key Projects

Seymour Lithium Project

The Seymour lithium project, near Armstrong, Ontario, contains a total resource of 10.3 million tonnes (Mt) @ 1.03 percent lithium oxide, including 6.1 Mt indicated @ 1.25 percent lithium oxide. Mineralization is hosted in the North and South Aubry pegmatites, which remain open along strike and at depth. An optimized preliminary economic assessment (PEA) demonstrated strong project economics based on a DMS-only concentrator producing 130 ktpa. Key numbers include a C1 cash cost of US$680/t, an after-tax NPV of US$251 million, an IRR of 33 percent, and a three-and-a-half-year payback.

The project benefits from existing road and rail access, low strip ratios, and simple metallurgy with coarse spodumene that responds well to dense medium separation (DMS). Mining leases were granted in August 2025, the environmental assessment submission has been lodged, and the closure plan is nearing completion.

An offtake agreement with LG Energy Solution secures sales for 25 percent of initial concentrate production. Seymour also includes a maiden rubidium resource (8.3 Mt @ 0.27 percent rubidium oxide, with a 3.4 Mt high-grade core at 0.40 percent), which can be recovered from mica streams already separated in the flow sheet, creating potential for a by-product circuit.

Thunder Bay Lithium Conversion Facility

GT1 and EcoPro Innovation are developing a lithium hydroxide monohydrate facility in Thunder Bay. The selected site is fully serviced with rail access, 44 kV power, municipal water and gas, and port facilities. The plant will replicate EcoPro’s operating hydromet trains, with two parallel ~13 ktpa back-end lines designed to scale with Seymour and Root concentrate supply.

Pilot-scale processing of 600 kg of Seymour concentrate at EcoPro’s Pohang facility achieved battery-grade lithium hydroxide, meeting downstream specifications with >94 percent overall recovery. This demonstration significantly de-risks the conversion step and supports ongoing financing discussions with Invest Ontario, SIF and EDC. The project is being advanced through PFS-level engineering, with permitting and JV structuring underway.

Root Lithium Project

Located in Northwestern Ontario, Root is GT1’s scale project, hosting 14.6 Mt @ 1.21 percent lithium oxide (10.0 Mt Indicated @ 1.32 percent). The April 2025 optimized PEA outlined a combined open-pit and underground mining scenario producing ~213 ktpa. The project carries a C1 cost of ~US$677/t, an after-tax NPV of US$668 million, an IRR of 53.5 percent, and a three-year payback.

Root enjoys outstanding infrastructure advantages: road and rail access, proximity to port, and most critically, grid hydro power delivered by the Watay transmission line, reducing both operating costs and upfront capex for power infrastructure. Drilling has confirmed stacked pegmatite bodies that remain open along strike and down dip, leaving scope for significant resource expansion. A bulk sample has been completed, with further testwork and pilot runs at EcoPro planned. Permitting is in its early stages, with a PFS targeted for 2026 and potential construction by late 2027.

Junior Lithium Project

The Junior project is located near Seymour and contains three drill-ready targets. Its proximity to the planned Seymour concentrator makes it a strategic satellite project, with the potential to extend Seymour’s mine life and provide incremental feed. Drilling is expected to test these targets in upcoming campaigns, potentially increasing the overall feed available for the Seymour hub.

Management Team

John Young – Non-executive Chairman

John Young co-founded Pilbara Minerals and played a key role in transforming it into a multi-billion-dollar lithium producer. His background as a geologist spans more than three decades, with significant contributions across discovery, development and financing of lithium and gold projects. At GT1, Young provides strategic oversight and proven operational expertise to scale a lithium developer into a fully integrated producer.

Cameron Henry – Managing Director

Cameron Henry was appointed managing director in June 2024, stepping up from his earlier role as executive director. A founder and substantial shareholder of GT1, Henry has over 20 years’ experience in minerals processing and project delivery. Prior to GT1, he built Primero Group into a respected global leader in lithium infrastructure EPC, successfully executing major projects in Australia and globally. His role is to drive Seymour into production and to lead the execution of the Thunder Bay downstream strategy.

Patrick Murphy – Non-executive Director

Patrick Murphy brings nearly two decades of experience in resource sector investment and deal-making. He has held senior positions at Macquarie and AMCI Group, with expertise in capital deployment, project financing and strategic partnerships. His presence on GT1’s board ensures strong connectivity to the financial community and a disciplined approach to structuring project funding.

Robin Longley – Non-executive Director

With more than 30 years of experience in exploration and project evaluation, Robin Longley is a seasoned geologist who has led successful exploration and development programs across lithium, gold and other critical minerals in Australia, Canada and Africa. His practical technical knowledge and management experience strengthen GT1’s ability to evaluate and expand its Ontario portfolio.

Han Seung Cho – Non-executive Director

Representing EcoPro Innovation, Han Seung Cho serves as a direct link between GT1 and its strategic partner on the Thunder Bay conversion facility. As general manager of EcoPro’s strategic business team, he brings decades of experience in lithium procurement, downstream offtake structuring, and project development for LHM plants. His position ensures that GT1’s downstream ambitions remain closely aligned with end-user requirements in the battery sector.

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Laramide Identifies Targets for 15,000 Meter Drill Program at Kazakhstan Uranium Project

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Laramide Resources (TSX:LAM,ASX:LAM,OTCQX:LMRXF) announced that it has identified multiple target areas for a 15,000 meter drill program at its Chu-Sarysu project in Kazakhstan.

Uranium remains the company’s primary focus, but the asset is also prospective for rare earths and copper.

“This inaugural exploration program for Laramide in Kazakhstan is targeting high-grade, large-scale uranium deposits, amenable to cost-efficient and environmentally responsible in-situ recovery mining, and within a district that already hosts infrastructure and producing operations, which provides clear cost advantages,” said President and CEO Marc Henderson in a press release shared on Monday (September 15).

Situated in the Suzak District of the South Kazakhstan Oblast, Chu-Sarysu is located in one of Kazakhstan’s main uranium-producing basins. The country accounted for almost 40 percent of global U3O8 production in 2024, with the Chu-Sarsyu and neighboring Syr Darya basins contributing over 75 percent of the nation’s output.

Chu-Sasryu is Laramide’s only asset outside the US and Australia, and forms part of Laramide’s three year option agreement to acquire shares of Kazakh company Aral Resources. The agreement closed in December 2024, and Laramide has the option to acquire all of Aral’s shares and gain full ownership of the project.

As part of its efforts, Laramide has compiled a large dataset from Kazakhstan’s state National Geological Services with assistance from local geological contractors over the past year.

“We have found the Kazakhstan Government to be supportive of mineral exploration with policies that encourage foreign investment and streamline permitting,” Henderson added. “This creates a favourable environment for advancing new discoveries that can ultimately contribute to the growing global demand for nuclear fuel.”

Laramide submitted the required exploration work plans to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Construction this year, and the remaining permits for drilling are currently being finalized.

Phase 1 of drilling is expected to begin toward the end of 2025.

Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Coinbase Expands USDC Rewards to Canada

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Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) said on Tuesday (September 16) that it is rolling out rewards on USD Coin (USDC) balances for Canadian users, offering returns of up to 4.5 percent

This marks the first time Canadians can automatically earn interest-like payouts simply by holding USDC on the platform. Coinbase customers in Canada will receive 4.1 percent annualized rewards on their USDC, paid weekly.

Members of Coinbase One, the company’s subscription service, can boost the rate to 4.5 percent on up to US$30,000 in holdings, while any amount above that earns the base 4.1 percent.

There are no lockups or opt-ins required, and users retain full access to withdraw or spend their USDC at any time.

USDC is a stablecoin that is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and backed by reserves of cash and short-term US treasuries held with regulated institutions. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, stablecoins are designed to maintain price stability, making them more suitable for payments, savings and yield-generating products.

Angus Reid research conducted for Coinbase in August 2024 shows 83 percent of Canadians believe the global financial system needs an overhaul, while 91 percent think domestic banks prioritize profits over customers’ financial wellbeing.

Coinbase’s Canadian rollout builds on the company’s November 2024 introduction of USDC rewards through Coinbase Wallet, with a 4.7 percent annual yield offered to global users.

At the time, the company highlighted USDC’s utility in combining “the stability of the U.S. dollar with the power and speed of the internet,” enabling instant, borderless transactions.

“Along with earning rewards, you can send USDC on Base instantly and with zero fees,” Coinbase said when it launched the wallet-based program last year, noting that payouts would be deposited monthly into user accounts.

That feature was made available across most regions, including the US.

The wallet program also builds on another strategic advantage of stablecoins: cross-border efficiency. Transactions conducted on blockchain networks like Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 chain, are settled in real time, which means the fees and delays associated with traditional payment rails are sidestepped.

The Canadian launch arrives as stablecoins gain momentum in mainstream finance. Companies including Visa (NYSE:V), PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) and a growing number of fintech platforms have announced integrations in the past year, allowing users to pay, settle or transfer value using tokens like USDC and Tether’s USDT.

Coinbase is betting that frustration with legacy systems, combined with the appeal of higher yields and fast payments, will be enough to tip more users toward digital assets.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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NVIDIA Facing Weak Demand for New Chip as Chinese Firms Turn to Homegrown Silicon

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NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) new RTX6000D chip, built to comply with US export curbs, is seeing little demand from major Chinese firms, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters this week.

Tests showed it lags the banned RTX5090, which remains widely available through gray market channels at less than half the RTX6000D’s price of roughly 50,000 yuan (around US$7,000).

NVIDIA currently faces a balancing dilemma in China, where the US has barred exports of its most advanced processors to limit Beijing’s artificial intelligence (AI) progress, forcing the company to design downgraded models.

While sell-side analysts had forecast robust demand, including projections of 1.5 million to 2 million RTX6000Ds produced in the second half of 2025, some of China’s biggest technology buyers appear unconvinced.

Instead, tech giants Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), Tencent Holdings (OTC Pink:TCEHY,HKEX:0770) and ByteDance are waiting for clarity on shipments of NVIDIA’s H20, the most powerful AI processor the US has permitted the firm to sell in China.

The US reinstated licenses for the H20 in July, but deliveries have not restarted. Companies are also watching closely to see whether NVIDIA’s B30A, a stronger model still under review in Washington, will win approval.

Chinese tech firms turn to local alternatives

At the same time, NVIDIA is facing a longer-term challenge: leading Chinese firms are beginning to lean more heavily on their own silicon. Alibaba and Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) have started using internally designed chips to train AI models, according to the Information, marking a shift away from exclusive reliance on NVIDIA hardware.

Alibaba has deployed its chips for smaller AI models since early this year, while Baidu is experimenting with training new versions of its Ernie AI model using its Kunlun P800 processor.

According to the report, three employees who have worked with Alibaba’s chip said that its performance is now competitive with NVIDIA’s H20, a sign of the rapid improvement in China’s homegrown designs.

Neither Alibaba nor Baidu responded to requests for comment from Reuters.

In response to the report, NVIDIA said: “The competition has undeniably arrived … We’ll continue to work to earn the trust and support of mainstream developers everywhere.”

Although most companies still rely on NVIDIA chips for their most advanced systems, Beijing has made clear that it wants its local firms to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers by adopting domestic alternatives where feasible.

Regulatory pressure from Beijing

Compounding NVIDIA’s difficulties, China’s market regulator has accused the US chipmaker of violating anti-monopoly laws. The watchdog did not specify what conduct was under investigation, but said it will continue its probe.

NVIDIA refuted the allegations, stating that it has complied with Chinese law “in all respects” and pledging to cooperate with “all relevant government agencies.”

The company has been under scrutiny in China since December, when regulators launched an initial inquiry seen as a countermeasure in the wider semiconductor standoff with Washington.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said late last month that discussions with the White House over licensing a less advanced version of its next-generation chip for China “will take time.”

Separately, the company has reportedly struck a deal with US President Donald Trump to exchange 15 percent of its China sales revenue from H20 chips in return for export approvals.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Newmont Withdraws from Mount Coolon Joint Venture, GBM Regains Full Ownership

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GBM Resources (ASX:GBZ) announced it has regained ownership of the Mount Coolon gold project in Queensland following Newmont’s (TSX:NEM,NYSE:NEM,ASX:NEM) termination of a 2022 farm-in agreement.

GBM made the deal with Newcrest Mining before that company was acquired by Newmont in 2023.

Newmont’s withdrawal is part of its focus on divesting non-core assets to hone in on its more profitable and stable tier one operations. The company has made substantial adjustments to its portfolio this year.

GBM reacted positively to Monday’s (September 15) news, saying that regaining full ownership of the project aligns with its strategy to build a leading gold portfolio in the Drummond Basin.

“We are excited to regain 100 percent ownership, and our exploration team are enthusiastic about getting on the ground as we see significant upside on the Mt Coolon Tenure,” commented CEO Daniel Hastings.

Located within the Drummond Basin and near GBM’s Twin Hills and Yandan projects, Mount Coolon has a JORC resource of 6.65 million tonnes at 1.54 grams per tonne gold for 330,000 ounces of the metal.

Together, Twin Hills and Yandan hold a total resource of 1.84 million ounces of gold.

“With Twin Hills and Yandan nearby, we now control a substantial area of highly prospective ground within the Drummond Basin which provides GBM with the scale and flexibility to unlock significant value,’ Hastings added.

Newmont also announced the sale of its Coffee project in Yukon, Canada, to Fuerte Metals (TSXV:FMT,OTCQB:FUEMF) on Monday for potential total consideration of US$150 million. The company said that sale was also part of its efforts to streamline its portfolio and sharpen its focus on core operations.

On September 10, Newmont said it plans to voluntarily delist from the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival, asking ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong?’

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LimeWire, the filesharing service that set the internet ablaze in the 2000s before being shut down for copyright infringement, said Tuesday that is acquiring the rights to Fyre Festival.

And it appreciates the irony.

‘LimeWire Acquires Fyre Festival Brand — What Could Possibly Go Wrong?’ the company titled its news release.

LimeWire said it would “unveil a reimagined vision for Fyre — one that expands beyond the digital realm and taps into real-world experiences, community, and surprise.” The company offered no additional details about how the Fyre brand will be relaunched.

For years, LimeWire operated as a competitor to fellow file-sharing platform Napster before being effectively shut down by a court ruling in 2010 after a judge ruled it had facilitated large-scale copyright violations. In 2022, Austrian brothers Julian and Paul Zehetmayr bought LimeWire’s intellectual property and turned it into an NFT service.

Fyre Festival was a 2017 music festival that saw ticket buyers spend thousands of dollars for a weekend in the Bahamas only to be met with a logistics debacle that included portable bathrooms taking the place of regular toilets, and low-budget food options that betrayed promises of celebrity chef fare. Organizer Billy McFarland was later convicted of fraud and sentenced to six years in prison.

“Fyre became a symbol of hype gone wrong, but it also made history,” LimeWire CEO Julian Zehetmayr said. “We’re not bringing the festival back — we’re bringing the brand and the meme back to life. This time with real experiences, and without the cheese sandwiches.”

LimeWire said its bid was backed by Maximum Effort, the creative agency co-founded by the actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds.

“Congrats to LimeWire for their winning bid for Fyre Fest,” Reynolds said in the release. “I look forward to attending their first event but will be bringing my own palette of water.”

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S&P 500 Breaking Out Again: What This Means for Your Portfolio

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The S&P 500 ($SPX) just logged its fifth straight trading box breakout, which means that, of the five trading ranges the index has experienced since the April lows, all have been resolved to the upside.

How much longer can this last? That’s been the biggest question since the massive April 9 rally. Instead of assuming the market is due to roll over, it’s been more productive to track price action and watch for potential changes along the way. So far, drawdowns have been minimal, and breakouts keep occurring. Nothing in the price action hints at a lasting change — yet.

While some are calling this rally “historic,” we have a recent precedent. Recall that from late 2023 through early 2024, the index had a strong start and gave way to a consistent, steady trend.

From late October 2023 through March 2024, the S&P 500 logged seven consecutive trading box breakouts. That streak finally paused with a pullback from late March to early April, which, as we now know, was only a temporary hiccup. Once the bid returned, the S&P 500 went right back to carving new boxes and climbing higher.

New 52-Week Highs Finally Picking Up

If there’s been one gripe about this rally, it’s that the number of new highs within the index has lagged. As we’ve discussed before, among all the internal breadth indicators available, new highs almost always lag — that’s normal. What we really want to see is whether the number of new highs begins to exceed prior peaks as the market continues to rise, which it has, as shown by the blue line in the chart below.

As of Wednesday’s close, 100 S&P 500 stocks were either at new 52-week highs or within 3% of them. That’s a strong base. We expect this number to continue rising as the market climbs, especially if positive earnings reactions persist across sectors.

Even when we get that first day with 100+ S&P 500 stocks making new 52-week highs, though, it might not be the best time to initiate new longs.

The above chart shows that much needs to align for that many stocks to peak in unison, which has historically led to at least a short-term consolidation, if not deeper pullbacks — as highlighted in yellow. Every time is different, of course, but this is something to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

Trend Check: GoNoGo Still “Go”

The GoNoGo Trend remains in bullish mode, with the recent countertrend signals having yet to trigger a greater pullback.

Active Bullish Patterns

We still have two live bullish upside targets of 6,555 and 6,745, which could be with us for a while going forward. For the S&P 500 to get there, it will need to form new, smaller versions of the trading boxes.

Failed Bearish Patterns

In the chart below, you can view a rising wedge pattern on the recent price action, the third since April. The prior two wedges broke down briefly and did not lead to a major downturn. The largest pullbacks in each case occurred after the S&P 500 dipped below the lower trendline of the pattern.

The deepest drawdown so far is 3.5%, which is not exactly a game-changer. Without downside follow-through, a classic bearish pattern simply can’t be formed, let alone be broken down from.

We’ll continue to monitor these formations as they develop because, at some point, that will change.

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Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit US$2.3 Billion as Traders Bet on Fed Easing

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (September 15) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$115,303, a 0.3 percent decrease in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$114,509, and its highest was US$115,549.

Bitcoin price performance, September 15, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

CrypNuevo projects that Bitcoin may dip to US$112,000 to US$113,000 this week before presenting new swing long opportunities in altcoins like Chainlink and Ripple. Profit taking on Bitcoin longs is planned to start around US$119,200, anticipating market volatility and liquidity shifts around the US Federal Reserve’s meeting.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,494.71, a decrease of 2.6 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$4,476.73, and its highest was US$4,538.16.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$232.85, a decrease of 4 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$230.63, and its highest level was US$236.56.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.99, down by 1.4 percent in the past 24 hours, and at its lowest valuation of the day. Its highest value for Monday was US$3.03.
  • SUI (Sui) was valued at US$3.49, down by 5.6 percent in the past 24 hours. Its lowest price point of the day was US$3.47, and its highest price was US$3.53.
  • Cardano (ADA) was priced at US$0.8594, down by 3.3 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$0.8548, and its highest was US$0.8679.

Today’s crypto news to know

Bitcoin ETF inflows fuel bets on Q4 rally

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US have seen a staggering US$2.3 billion in inflows over the past week, a sign that institutional demand is surging just ahead of a critical Fed interest rate decision.

Traders widely expect the central bank to cut rates on Wednesday (September 17), a move that could boost risk assets across the board. Analysts say that Bitcoin, which has slipped nearly 8 percent since peaking at US$124,128 in August, may be poised for another leg higher if liquidity conditions ease.

“We’re only halfway through what could be a very powerful Q4 rally,” said Sean Dawson, head of research at Derive, who projects Bitcoin could reach US$140,000 by year end. Options data shows heavy positioning at US$140,000 to US$200,000 December calls, with some putting cycle tops as high as US$250,000 if flows persist.

PayPal plans crypto integration

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has introduced PayPal links, personalized one-time links generated within the PayPal app that can be shared via text, email or chat. According to the company, the move will make it more convenient for users to send digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ether and PYUSD to PayPal and its sister service, Venmo.

PayPal links will initially launch in the US, with plans to expand to the UK, Italy and other markets later this year.

Robinhood to launch venture fund for retail investors

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a venture fund accessible to retail investors, according to a Monday company announcement. The fund would offer exposure to startup and private company investments, opportunities typically restricted to institutions.

“For decades, wealthy people and institutions have invested in private companies while retail investors have been unfairly locked out. With Robinhood Ventures, everyday people will be able to invest in opportunities once reserved for the elite,” said Robinhood Chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev.

The announcement highlights the disparity in investment opportunities for retail and institutional investors, explaining that the fund, Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), would address this by expanding access to the private market.

This initiative builds on Robinhood’s previous launch of private tokenized stocks in the EU, which allows US retail investors to participate in private markets and gain exposure to companies before they go public. RVI plans to invest long term in a focused portfolio of private companies across various sectors.

Base teases native token launch and Solana bridge

Coinbase Global’s (NASDAQ:COIN) Layer 2 blockchain, Base, teased the potential launch of a native token at its BaseCamp event, a major event for the network. While details have not been confirmed, the news hints at a possible governance or utility token to expand Base’s ecosystem and incentivize user participation.

“As we begin this exploration, we’re sharing this shift in philosophy early as part of our commitment to building in the open, but we have no definitive plans to share at this time,” the company said following the event.

During the announcement, Base also shared that an open-source bridge to connect Base and Solana is in progress; it would enable cross-chain interoperability between the two ecosystems. Base also discussed new tools to support developers and users, including Base Batches 002 to help transform projects from concept to launch, and a Base Build dashboard designed to help builders scale and monetize their work.

France threatens to block EU crypto license “passporting”

France’s financial regulator is raising the stakes in Europe’s battle over crypto oversight, warning it could block firms licensed in other EU countries from operating domestically. According to a Reuters exclusive, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) says some companies are “shopping around” for jurisdictions with looser standards under the bloc’s new MiCA framework, then using those approvals to “passport” their services across the EU.

Alongside Italy and Austria, France is pressing for the European Securities and Markets Authority to take charge of supervising major crypto players. AMF Chief Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani described the potential rejection of EU licenses as an “atomic weapon” that Paris could wield if it sees regulatory gaps.

Analysts worry fragmented national approaches could undermine investor protection and financial stability.

Notably, exchanges like Coinbase and Gemini have already secured MiCA licenses in Luxembourg and Malta, raising questions about uneven enforcement across the bloc.

Ethereum Foundation pivots to privacy-first roadmap

The Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports Ethereum and related technologies, has unveiled a new initiative to make privacy a default feature across the blockchain’s ecosystem.

Rebranding its Privacy & Scaling Explorations team as the “Privacy Stewards of Ethereum,” the foundation has laid out plans for private transfers, confidential DeFi and protected governance mechanisms within the next six months.

“Our vision is to make privacy on Ethereum the norm rather than the exception,” the group said in a statement, arguing that users and institutions will otherwise drift to centralized alternatives. The roadmap also extends beyond transactions, with proposals to embed privacy in wallets, identity tools, and data portability.

Co-founder Vitalik Buterin has long championed stronger safeguards. His recent comments about risks from artificial intelligence-driven data leakage have reinforced the urgency of integrating privacy at the protocol level.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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As the robotics industry prepares for significant technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI), it’s no surprise that the top robotics stocks are gaining attention.

Chief executive officer of Hangzhou Unitree Technology, Wang Xingxing, told the World Robots Conference in Beijing in August 2025 that the industry could be about one to three years away from a breakthrough comparable to the ChatGPT moment. He also expressed optimism about the future, predicting that at least one company might develop a general-purpose robotic AI model by the end of 2025.

While these transformative AI advancements promise to reshape robotics broadly, current market data shows that the automotive industry continues to drive a large share of robotics orders. However, according to data from the Association for Advancing Automation, rapid growth in demand from the food and consumer products and life science sectors was also notable in 2024.

Surgical robots are increasingly being used in a variety of surgery types, such as cardiac and spinal, allowing for better patient outcomes.

With technological breakthroughs just on the horizon and diverse sectors driving demand, now is an opportune moment to explore the top robotics stocks poised to capitalize on this rapidly evolving industry.

10 largest robotics stocks

This list of top robotics stocks by market cap was compiled using TradingView’s stock screener. All market cap and share price information was current as of September 3, 2025.

1. NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)

Share price: US$170.62
Market cap: US$4.15 trillion

NVIDIA’s robotics business has surged ahead in 2025 with major technology releases and expanding industry partnerships, establishing it as a core infrastructure provider for robotic intelligence. Its Jetson Thor platform offers 7.5 times more compute and 3.5 times greater energy efficiency than its predecessor.

The company is driving physical AI, the fourth wave of the AI revolution, through its Cosmos model, which allows developers to train robots for diverse scenarios, a critical component to advancing autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots.

2. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Share price: US$334.09
Market cap: US$1.08 trillion

Tesla’s robotics business is becoming increasingly central to its CEO, Elon Musk, who claims its Optimus humanoid robot will eventually become the company’s core value driver. The company is focused on developing and scaling Optimus, although its goal of producing 5,000 in 2025 is reportedly behind schedule as of July. Tesla is aiming to produce 1 million units annually by 2030.

The long-term goal is to achieve fully autonomous robots that can be deployed across manufacturing, logistics, elder care and residences, which it detailed in its Master Plan IV released in early September.

3. Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO)

Share price: US$484.55
Market cap: US$182.97 billion

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a medical device company that is one of the world’s most respected brands in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Its products and services cover a broad range of high-end analytical instruments, chemistry and consumable supplies, automated laboratory robotics and software designed primarily for medical researchers, clinicians and scientists.

In June 2025, Thermo Fisher Scientific partnered with Cellular Origins, which owns the Constellation robotic manufacturing platform, to scale up late-stage trials and commercial production of cell and gene therapies.

Outside the life science sector, the company launched the Vulcan Automated Lab in early 2025, integrating robotic sample handling, AI and advanced electron microscopy to improve semiconductor development.

4. Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM)

Share price: US$157.28
Market cap: US$169.71 billion

Qualcomm’s specialty is designing and manufacturing semiconductors, software and wireless telecommunications products. In recent years, the company has devoted attention to AI-related technologies such as on-device AI, edge cloud AI and technologies that combine 5G and AI. These technologies also underlie Qualcomm’s advancements in the robotics space.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platform is a high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip designed for AI, 5G connectivity and real-time processing used in a variety of sectors, including in robotics.

The Qualcomm Robotics RB6 Platform supports next-generation robotics and intelligent machines. According to the company, some applications include autonomous mobile robots, delivery robots, highly automated manufacturing robots, urban air mobility aircrafts and autonomous defense solutions.

It also has the Flight RB5 5G platform that specifically targets autonomous drones and flying robots, integrating multiple sensors, multiple cameras, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity to enable advanced navigation and AI-driven control.

5. Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX)

Share price: US$107.53
Market cap: US$159.33 billion

Boston Scientific is a medical device company leading in cardiac and electrophysiology robotics and advanced ablation systems.

Its OPAL HDx mapping systems allow physicians to precisely navigate within the heart through 3D mapping, position tracking and more. It employs the company’s FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation system, which generated over US$1 billion in revenue in its first year and now holds expanded US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for both pulmonary vein and posterior wall ablation.

Strategic acquisitions since 2024 include Silk Road Medical, Axonics, Bolt Medical and SoniVie, giving the company access to a wealth of product offerings to address patient needs and create new revenue streams.

6. Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG)

Share price: US$441.18
Market cap: US$158.15 billion

A leader in surgical robotics, Intuitive Surgical is the company behind the da Vinci minimally invasive surgical system. The original da Vinci system gained FDA approval in 2000, making it the first completely robotic surgical system to receive clearance from the FDA.

Intuitive Surgical now provides a suite of its da Vinci robotics-assisted surgical systems to doctors and hospitals, and they are used by surgeons across all 50 US states and 72 countries around the world.

New products, including the Ion robot for lung biopsies and the SureForm SP stapler, are experiencing unprecedented growth. Their AI-driven features contribute to reducing error rates and enhancing outcomes.

7. Stryker (NYSE:SYK)

Share price: US$388.56
Market cap: US$148.55 billion

Stryker is another leading medical technology company. It develops medical equipment, instruments and surgical robotics for healthcare systems worldwide. Its surgical robotics systems incorporate health data and AI to improve health outcomes for patients.

Stryker’s Mako 4 robotic arm system for assisted joint replacement surgery can be used in partial knee, total knee, hip and spine surgeries, and a version for shoulder surgeries was recently introduced. The company showcased an upgrade to its Mako Total Hip system during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego in March.

Stryker launched Ortho Q Guidance, its surgical guidance system for knee and hip procedures, in July 2023. The platform can be integrated into robotics technology.

8. Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON)

Share price: US$214.00
Market cap: US$135.87 billion

Engineering and technology company Honeywell International develops and manufactures technological solutions for a variety of sectors, including energy, security, safety, productivity and global urbanization. Its four business divisions are: aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies, and safety and productivity solutions.

For more than a quarter century, Honeywell’s smart robotics technologies, including autonomous mobile robots and order-picking AI-powered robots, have provided warehouse automation solutions targeting transport, order picking, palletizing and depalletizing.

In 2025, Honeywell announced a strategic partnership with Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER), to deliver end-to-end automation solutions using Teradyne’s autonomous mobile robots and collaborative robots and Honeywell’s software.

9. Medtronic (NYSE:MDT)

Share price: US$92.25
Market cap: US$118.33 billion

Medtronic is one of the largest medical device manufacturing companies in the world. The firm’s technologies include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools and patient monitoring systems.

Medtronic’s Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system is a modular platform with four independent robotic arms, designed to improve precision, flexibility and surgeon ergonomics in minimally invasive soft tissue surgeries like urology and gynecology.

It features 3D high-definition visualization, advanced AI-powered analytics and an open console for better surgeon communication. Hugo offers a cost-effective and adaptable alternative to traditional systems and has been commercially used in North America since 2023.

10. Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN)

Share price: US$195.74
Market cap: US$4.78 billion

Texas Instruments is a leading semiconductor manufacturer whose robotics business focuses on supplying high-precision analog chips, sensors, embedded processors and motor control solutions for industrial automation, factory robots, automotive robotics and smart devices.

Texas Instruments partnered with KUKA in April 2025 to jointly advance next-generation industrial robotics. The collaboration focuses on integrating TI’s precision analog sensors and real-time motor control chips into KUKA’s robot arms and automation platforms, resulting in safer, more energy-efficient and adaptive robots for smart factories and logistics.

FAQs for robotics stocks

What is robotics?

In simple terms, robotics is defined as the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation and application of robots. The field has subsets such as automation and AI.

Both automation and robotics have been used interchangeably, but these terms have certain differences. Automation is the process of using technology to carry out specific tasks, and not all robots are designed for automation. That said, most robots are, especially those with industrial uses.

What are the five major fields of robotics?

The five major fields of robotics are: operator interface, mobility, manipulator and effectors, programming and sensing and perception.

Operator interface is better described as human-robot interface — it’s the means by which humans can communicate commands to a robot. This might be in the form of a touchscreen on a control panel.

Mobility refers to the ability of a robot to move in its environment, while manipulators and effectors allow the robot to interact with its environment. Think of an autonomous mobile robot moving around a warehouse to stack inventory on a pallet. For its part, programming involves the language used to communicate commands to the robot.

Meanwhile, sensing and perception allows the robot to acquire information about its environment and perform tasks based on that information. This is important for autonomous vehicle technology.

How can I invest in robotics?

For investors looking to enter the robotics sector, large companies like the ones listed above may be a good place to start. Those with a broader approach who would rather put their money into the sector as a whole rather than in a single company may want to consider exchange-traded funds focused on robotics.

Is Boston Dynamics public?

Boston Dynamics is a private mobile robotics engineering firm that specializes in building robots and software for human simulation. Originally part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston Dynamics is held by Hyundai (80 percent) and Softbank Group (TSE:9984) (20 percent).

Can I buy stock in Miso Robotics?

Miso Robotics is a privately held company, which means it is not listed on any stock exchange. The company develops and manufactures AI-driven robots, including automatic fry cook Flippy, that help restaurants with food preparation.

Water, hygiene and infection prevention company Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) has partnered with Miso Robotics “to explore new opportunities to enhance food safety, hygiene, and efficiency in the food industry through automation and digital solutions.”

Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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