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**Episode Theme**: Navigating Market Jitters Ahead of Fed Symposium

(00:00) **Introduction**: The Morning Dose provides crucial pre-market insights to prepare traders for the day ahead.

(00:21) **Tense Atmosphere**: Eyes on Jackson Hole as Fed's symposium looms; market hopes for favorable interest rate news.

(01:00) **Fed's Stance**: Kansas City Fed's Schmid dampens hopes, signaling no rush to cut rates.

(01:31) **Global Market Overview**: Mixed sessions in Asia and Europe, with Eurozone PMI offering a glimmer of positivity.

(02:05) **Economic Data Rush**: Highlighting key releases on jobs, PMIs, home sales, and leading indicators in the U.S.

(02:45) **Market Focus**: Discussion on Walmart's earnings report, showing mixed signals amidst strong sales performance.

(03:14) **Stock Stories**: Coty's substantial pre-market decline and Boeing's potential aircraft deal with China.

(03:51) **Tech Market Alert**: Meta Platforms' hiring freeze and its implications for the A.I. division.

(04:08) **M&A Activity**: Thoma Bravo's acquisition of Dayforce signals continued deal-making in the market.

(04:24) **Market Outlook**: Key levels for S&P 500 traders to monitor amidst looming Fed event and rising volatility.

(04:00) **Trade Strategy**: Caution advised, with defensive market stance, protective spikes, and selective stock choices.

(04:15) **Closing Remarks**: Emphasizing cautious trading approach, technical vigilance, and readiness for Powell's speech impact.

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