Happy Tuesday! Elon Musk just pulled off a record-breaking deal, merging SpaceX and xAI in a historic move that could reshape the future of tech, AI, and markets. Read on to see what comes next.

The U.S. and India just reached a landmark trade deal with massive implications. Here’s how it could impact your portfolio and why it’s shaking up the global market.

Also, when heavily shorted stocks spike, the rush to cover can ignite. Here’s a look at the top 10 most shorted stocks for a potential short squeeze.

Plus, if you’re looking for an investment in innovative senior care technology, check out today’s sponsor.

In Today's Edition

• MARKET RECAP

• MARKET HEATMAP

• FIVE ZINGERS

• MARKET HISTORY

Elon Musk's SpaceX Merges With xAI In Record-Breaking Deal: 'Not Just The Next Chapter, But The Next Book'

It's official!

After days of speculation, Elon Musk finally pulled the trigger, merging SpaceX and xAI in a record-shattering deal that may never be topped again.

Read on to uncover the full story behind the historic merger, what’s next for Musk’s empire, and the vision driving the future of AI, space, and markets.

How LogicMark Is Addressing The Growing Caregiver Shortage

America is getting older, and more people want to age in place. At the same time, the number of available caregivers is shrinking, a gap that is expected to widen significantly in the coming years.

To remain independent, older adults increasingly need remote monitoring and early insight, not just emergency response. LogicMark Inc. (NASDAQ: LGMK) is addressing this challenge by equipping caregivers with real-time, actionable data that helps identify subtle changes before they become serious health or safety events.

Through its connected devices, AI-driven software, and predictive technology, LogicMark gives caregivers a more complete picture of the individual they support. The result is earlier intervention, more informed care decisions, and longer, safer independence for seniors aging at home.

To learn more, check out LogicMark’s investment deck here. 

This is a paid ad. Please see 17b disclosure here for more information.

Yesterday: U.S. indexes ended higher Monday, rebounding from Friday’s sharp selloff, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data with ISM Manufacturing PMI for January rising to 52.6 — its highest level since August 2022. In addition, gold and silver recovered after plunging as much as 30% and 10% on Friday. However, gains were tempered by weakness in technology and crypto, with Nvidia shares falling on reports that its planned investment in OpenAI has stalled, and bitcoin sliding to its lowest level since April, signaling reduced risk appetite. Investors are also focused on a busy earnings week, with more than 100 S&P 500 companies reporting, including Advanced Micro Devices later today and mega-caps Amazon and Alphabet later this week.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to to job openings, the final S&P U.S. services PMI, and the ISM services report for clues on labor demand and the strength of the services sector. With regards to earnings, all eyes will be on AMD (AMD), and Amgen (AMGN) which will report after the market close today.

Memory and computer hardware stocks continued to soar with Sandisk (SNDK), Western Digital (WDC) and Seagate (STX) leading the way higher, while Robinhood (HOOD), Disney (DIS) and Nvidia (NVDA) were among the day’s top laggards. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Monday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Palant-cheer: Shares of Palantir were soaring Monday afternoon after crushing Wall Street estimates. Read on to see why the company’s 2026 guidance has investors buzzing.

Ark Alert: Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, recently made some big moves in Teradyne, Robinhood, and Alphabet just to name a few. Read on to see which stocks she’s been buying and selling.

Magic Dip: Disney crushed Wall Street’s estimates, however, shares still tumbled. Discover what’s behind the market’s reaction, and if this is a good dip-buying opportunity, or something you should stay away from.

Stockpiling: President Trump is reportedly set to launch a massive stockpile of critical minerals to reduce U.S. reliance on China. Here’s a look at which companies are involved, and why it could shake the markets.

Stock Of The Day: After Friday’s huge surge, shares of Verizon are testing a key level that’s trapped investors before. Is this the moment to cash in—or brace for a pullback? Click to uncover the patterns behind the move.

Learn How To Harness Volatility And Generate Cash With Options With This Upcoming Rex Shares Webinar

Volatility will likely be a key theme in 2026, but investors and traders don’t have to fear it. They can capitalize on market ups and downs and potentially generate income with options. Want to learn how? Join REX Shares Portfolio Manager Matt Holcomb on February 5 at 11:00 a.m. ET for a webinar on how to harness option strategies to benefit from market volatility.

Through the webinar, you will learn how options-based strategies can be used to potentially generate income during periods of heightened volatility, with a focus on disciplined, rules-based approaches.

Whether you’re an active trader or a long-term investor, this webinar will provide practical insights into how options strategies work. Don’t miss your chance to learn how to generate income with options.

This is a paid ad. Please see 17b disclosure here for more information.

On This Day In 1929…

Amid rising speculation on Wall Street, the National City Bank of New York (what is now Citibank today), announced it would make $25 million in loans available to stock market investors, defying earlier warnings from the Federal Reserve about excessive credit. This infusion of funds helped extend the 1929 bull market for several more months, until its dramatic peak and eventual collapse in September.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“You make most of your money in the market by being right — but you keep it by understanding risk.“

— John Paulson

BEFORE YOU GO

Were you forwarded this email? Click here to subscribe.

And be sure to check out our other newsletters:

Future Finance: Where fintech, crypto and the future of finance collide. Future Finance is a perfect lunch read packed with quick bites for industry enthusiasts. Subscribe here.

Advisor: Tailor-made for Financial Advisors, this weekly newsletter has industry-specific insights, analysis, and news. Subscribe here.

Tech Trends: Get the inside scoop on AI, the hottest gadgets and mind-blowing tech trends. Subscribe here.