Hello friends, welcome back. Today, we’ll review some of the top market ideas for December 16, 2025 and highlight stocks showing potential for swing trades. Whether the market is trending down, sideways, or breaking out, here’s a concise breakdown of key setups to watch.
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NASDAQ ETF – QQQ
QQQ has been in a downtrend for the last 4–5 days, printing lower lows consistently. If this trend continues, the next support levels to watch are around 585, but broader market conditions could push it lower by the end of December. Traders should watch for any short-term pause that could offer a reversal or a pullback entry.
Top Stock Ideas – Downtrend Watchlist
Several major stocks are showing continued weakness and could offer opportunities for short-term trades on downside moves:
- Nvidia: Inside bar forming; breaking below yesterday’s low could trigger more downside.
- Apple: Downtrend continuation; potential support near 265.
- Microsoft & Amazon: Both showing signs of further declines.
- Google & Broadcom: Continuation of the downtrend, no bullish setups yet.
Stocks Showing Bullish Potential
Despite broader weakness, some names are showing strength and are worth watching for swing trades:
- Tesla: Breaking out to recent all-time highs. Watch for a pullback near 470, pause for a few days, and then consider a long position for a 4–5 day swing.
- Lilly: Strong daily gains; recent inside bar breakout gave a quick 3–4% move. Good flag-style setup.
- Walmart: Slight breakout from compression; already extended, so caution is advised if chasing.
- Berkshire Hathaway: Pausing in the 5–7 range. A breakout after a short pause could offer a 4–5% move.
- Visa: Consolidating around 350; a bullish bar breakout could trigger a 3–4% swing trade.
- Mastercard: Moving similarly to Visa; watch for a breakout above key consolidation levels to join the bullish momentum.
- ABBV: Reversal on the chart after expected downtrend; a green bar signals a potential upside trade.
- Palantir: Setting up slowly; watch key levels for continuation to the upside.
Summary of Best Ideas
Based on today’s analysis, here are the top 5 setups to monitor:
- Tesla: Look for pullback near 470 for a short-term long.
- Lilly: Small compression breakout or flag trade for a quick move.
- Berkshire Hathaway: Post-pause breakout for 4–5% swing.
- Visa & Mastercard: Bullish breakout from consolidation for a 3–4% move.
- ABBV: Reversal bar showing potential for upside continuation.
Other notable names to watch include Palantir and Home Depot, though these require closer observation before committing.
Final Thoughts
Even in a broadly down or sideways market, there are always opportunities for swing trades if you focus on clean setups like reversals, flags, and breakouts. Proper risk management and patience are key — don’t chase extended stocks, and let the charts guide your entries.
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