Weekly Insights – Week of September 1, 2025
This is a shortened week with Labor Day (Mon) in the U.S. Indices sit at or near all-time highs, but we’re seeing pockets of profit-taking. A recent tariff-related court decision adds uncertainty, and the seasonally weak window from September to mid-October is upon us. Quadruple witching later this month could amplify volatility.
Market Highlights
- All-time highs: US500, US100 and Dow remain elevated.
- Profit taking: Some pullbacks after extended runs.
- Tariff uncertainty: Judge’s ruling last Friday keeps trade policy in focus.
- Seasonality: Sep → mid-Oct historically softer for equities.
- Quadruple witching: September expiries may boost volumes & swings.
Charts with Pivots



Key Earnings to Watch
| Date | Before Open | After Close |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 2 | NIO | Zscaler (ZS) |
| Wed, Sep 3 | Dollar Tree (DLTR), Sprinklr (CXM) | Salesforce (CRM), C3.ai (AI), GitLab (GTLB), Asana (ASAN) |
| Thu, Sep 4 | Ciena (CIEN), Science Applications (SAIC) | Broadcom (AVGO), Lululemon (LULU), DocuSign (DOCU), UiPath (PATH), Argan (AGX), Guidewire (GWRE) |
RichStrike Take
Bias stays bullish at highs, but near-term risks are building: profit taking, tariff headlines, and seasonality. Earnings (especially CRM, AVGO, LULU) are key catalysts. September could test the rally’s resilience—watch the pivot supports noted above.
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