<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="true" autoplay="false" disablekbcontrols="false" enableiframeapi="false" endtime="0" ivloadpolicy="0" loop="false" modestbranding="false" origin="" playlist="" progressbarcolor="white" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3rg0J8iVyU4" start="0"></iframe></div>Wealth Builders Collective – Weekly Market Recap — November 15, 2025 Brought to you by <a target="_blank" href="http://MikePairMoney.com">MikePairMoney.com</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://TheBiddlesGroup.com">TheBiddlesGroup.com</a><hr><h2 id="ba9438ab-ddf6-4f2d-b7e6-46aa320d1549" data-toc-id="ba9438ab-ddf6-4f2d-b7e6-46aa320d1549" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Key Takeaways</h2><ul><li>The market experienced significant volatility, with most indices down for the week; the healthcare and energy sectors showed strength.</li><li>Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks pulled back sharply, with Bitcoin dropping from $126,296 to around $96,248.</li><li>Major tech stocks (“Ocean’s Eleven”) delivered mixed performance, with many experiencing notable pullbacks.</li><li>Discount retailers performed well, while luxury brands struggled.</li><li>Significant layoffs across the tech sector may impact the broader economy.</li><li>Discussion took place regarding the potential introduction of 50-year mortgages and possible implications for the housing market.</li><li>Opendoor announced warrant offerings for shareholders of record as of November 18th.</li></ul><hr><h2 id="628c3d44-6147-4dfe-be43-ef34dfbe13bb" data-toc-id="628c3d44-6147-4dfe-be43-ef34dfbe13bb" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Market Performance &amp; Sector Analysis</h2><ul><li>The Dow rose 0.34% for the week before experiencing a sharp pullback on Thursday and a gap down on Friday.</li><li>The NASDAQ fell 0.45%, marking a second consecutive down week.</li><li>The Russell 2000 declined for the third straight week, breaking below its trading channel.</li><li>The S&amp;P 500 formed a weekly doji, remaining within its range.</li><li>Healthcare remains the strongest sector (+12% over 3 months).</li><li>Energy gained 5% over the past month.</li><li>Information Technology remains strong with a 1% monthly gain.</li><li>Materials saw an unexpected rotation during the week.</li><li>Strength in consumer staples suggests increasing market risk and volatility.</li></ul>Conclusion: Healthcare, energy, and information technology remain the strongest sectors. Rotation into materials and staples may indicate more defensive positioning as volatility rises following the government shutdown.<hr><h2 id="401c4ded-0947-4c7a-a24a-3801d6b33213" data-toc-id="401c4ded-0947-4c7a-a24a-3801d6b33213" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Bitcoin &amp; Cryptocurrency</h2><ul><li>Bitcoin has pulled back from its October high of $126,296 to around $96,248.</li><li>A buying plan was discussed with staggered entries at $95,400, $91,500, and $82,000.</li><li>Bitcoin was described as following a traditional 4-year cycle of peaks and troughs.</li><li>The upcoming Clarity Act may provide regulatory support for crypto.</li><li>Many Bitcoin-related companies are pivoting toward AI and power-generation models.</li><li>Crypto stocks, including IONQ, CLSK, Riot, Mara, and Bitfarms, all experienced significant pullbacks.</li></ul>Conclusion: Crypto markets are in a strong pullback phase. Some investors see this as a buying opportunity. Crypto-related companies may decouple from Bitcoin as they pivot into AI.<hr><h2 id="5ccb26ae-d28f-4e2c-bd08-eaf14cea5025" data-toc-id="5ccb26ae-d28f-4e2c-bd08-eaf14cea5025" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">“Ocean’s Eleven” — Mega-Cap Tech Review</h2><ul><li>Apple continues to range between recent highs and support levels.</li><li>Amazon pulled back after a strong run from October lows.</li><li>Broadcom (AVGO) suffered a steep pullback after recent highs.</li><li>Google held up better than most despite mild weakness.</li><li>Meta fell sharply following earnings.</li><li>Microsoft remains range-bound but reversed strongly on Friday.</li><li>Netflix is preparing for its 10-for-1 stock split on Monday.</li><li>NVIDIA pulled back from October highs but recovered off Friday’s lows.</li><li>Oracle is down 35% since earnings.</li><li>Palantir (PLTR) had strong earnings but failed to hold gains.</li><li>Tesla dropped significantly over the past two weeks.</li><li>Additional notes included Microsoft’s 50% gaming pass price increase and possible benefits to Google from strategic partnerships.</li></ul>Conclusion: Most mega-caps experienced pullbacks, though a few (Microsoft, NVIDIA) showed resilience. Company-specific catalysts continue to drive performance.<hr><h2 id="1042a846-f37d-4bf0-aae4-4c9422805530" data-toc-id="1042a846-f37d-4bf0-aae4-4c9422805530" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Retail Sector Analysis</h2><ul><li>Discount retailers (Dollar Tree, TJ Maxx, Ross, Dollar General) performed well.</li><li>Five Below trended down.</li><li>Walmart trended downward, while Target held up surprisingly well.</li><li>Costco formed a descending triangle ahead of December 11 earnings.</li><li>Restaurant stocks (Chipotle, Kava, Wingstop, Cheesecake Factory) were hit hard.</li><li>Yum Brands and McDonald's outperformed the broader restaurant segment.</li></ul>Conclusion: Discount retailers outperformed; restaurant stocks broadly struggled. Retail performance continues to reflect consumer spending patterns during tightening cycles.<hr><h2 id="516eca56-153e-4969-9779-50f7b2fc73b2" data-toc-id="516eca56-153e-4969-9779-50f7b2fc73b2" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Banking &amp; Financial Sector</h2><ul><li>Major banks (JPMorgan, Citigroup, Bank of America, Wells Fargo) remained stable during the pullback.</li><li>Regional banks experienced more volatility.</li><li>Digital banks/fintech firms (SoFi, PayPal, Klarna, Green Dot) continued trending downward.</li><li>Berkshire Hathaway performed strongly, likely benefiting from capital rotation into safety.</li></ul>Conclusion: Major banks remain stable; fintech continues to face pressure. Berkshire Hathaway remains a strong defensive play.<hr><h2 id="195c49d5-bf89-4b62-a413-1491e2a2959d" data-toc-id="195c49d5-bf89-4b62-a413-1491e2a2959d" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Trading Strategies &amp; Stock Screening</h2><ul><li>Sector-based screening using momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, CCI) was reviewed.</li><li>Methods for identifying cup patterns and other technical setups were demonstrated.</li><li>Multiple screening approaches were discussed, along with separating trading and long-term investment accounts.</li><li>Conviction plays included Meta, Oracle, Boeing, and nuclear-related stocks.</li></ul>Conclusion: Technical indicators remain essential tools for identifying opportunities. Screening systems vary by trading style. Separating accounts for trading vs. long-term holdings remains a solid practice.<hr><h2 id="80da59d9-593c-46c9-a287-6080f63944a7" data-toc-id="80da59d9-593c-46c9-a287-6080f63944a7" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Chinese Auto Industry Discussion</h2><ul><li>Chinese automakers continue advancing technologically and growing more competitive.</li><li>Skepticism exists about their ability to enter the U.S. market due to political and economic protections.</li><li>Discussion included whether Chinese vehicles offer higher value but uncertain quality.</li></ul>Conclusion: Opinions varied, but there is agreement that Chinese EV technology is rapidly advancing. U.S. market restrictions remain a major barrier.<hr><h2 id="e1037c62-74e8-4834-9917-1ae63bd3bcf8" data-toc-id="e1037c62-74e8-4834-9917-1ae63bd3bcf8" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">50-Year Mortgage Discussion</h2><ul><li>Discussions covered pros and cons of potential future 50-year mortgage products.</li><li>Benefits may exist if no prepayment penalty is included.</li><li>Major concern: extremely slow equity building.</li><li>Some believe it could temporarily inflate housing demand like in 2005–2006.</li></ul>Conclusion: Could benefit buyers seeking lower payments, though equity builds slowly. May benefit sellers and lenders more than consumers.<hr><h2 id="a9886065-48fd-4858-80a0-563ce9847035" data-toc-id="a9886065-48fd-4858-80a0-563ce9847035" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Opendoor &amp; Real Estate Technology</h2><ul><li>Opendoor held a strong earnings call and installed a new CEO from Shopify.</li><li>Announced a warrant offering for shareholders of record by November 18th.</li><li>Opendoor is applying AI to streamline operations and reduce cost.</li><li>Discussion included the mechanics of assumable mortgages.</li></ul>Conclusion: Opendoor is implementing significant operational enhancements using AI. The warrant structure may partly address short-selling pressure.<hr><h2 id="d0e17183-199b-4632-a3d9-3851cdafc4b2" data-toc-id="d0e17183-199b-4632-a3d9-3851cdafc4b2" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Government Shutdown &amp; Economic Impact</h2><ul><li>A continuing resolution funds the government until January 30th.</li><li>A formal budget — not another CR — will be required for the next funding cycle.</li><li>The shutdown, combined with ongoing layoffs, may affect the broader economy.</li></ul>Conclusion: The shutdown’s economic effects may continue. Market reactions have been mixed but slightly positive following the resolution.<hr><h2 id="c226f58b-675b-4aa7-b722-2e6fb4000a01" data-toc-id="c226f58b-675b-4aa7-b722-2e6fb4000a01" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Action Items</h2>Community Members<ul><li>Research Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) fundamentals.</li><li>Prepare for NVIDIA’s upcoming earnings report on Wednesday.</li><li>Identify potential entry points for oversold stocks.</li><li>Explore the impact of the upcoming Clarity Act on crypto.</li></ul>Interested Investors<ul><li>Evaluate Opendoor prior to the November 18th record date.</li><li>Monitor healthcare and energy for ongoing strength.</li><li>Watch Bitcoin support at $91,500 and $82,000.</li></ul>Content Creation<ul><li>Produce educational videos explaining stock-screening methodology.</li></ul><hr><h2 id="13d4d09b-418b-4e32-850f-8399cf1204e7" data-toc-id="13d4d09b-418b-4e32-850f-8399cf1204e7" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Stay Connected</h2>If you found value in this recap, please like, share, and subscribe to support the community.👉 <a target="" href="https://mikepairmoney.com/wealthbuilding/">Join the Wealth Builders Membership</a> 👉 <a target="" href="https://mikepairmoney.com/referrals2">Explore Referrals &amp; Resources</a>Thank you, The MikePairMoney Team

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