VST rose too fiercely on CEG hype without its own catalyst; the 0.382 Fibonacci resistance at 170 is too strong, so if it cannot break through, the stock may pull back to around 145, suitable for band trading on dips.
The Russell 2000 edged up 0.03%, held its annual line and formed a bullish candle with a long lower shadow; the host thinks it may continue to rebound for a few days.
TLT rebounded from the bottom and call option volume increased, indicating some investors are heavily betting on a sudden drop in long-term rates, building expectations of a rate reversal.
McDonald's revenue growth momentum is insufficient and it must spend heavily to subsidize franchisees, so earnings will lack explosive power and stay dormant for a long time. However, the stock price is not high and the dividend yield is 3.1%, relatively high among quality US companies, so one can bottom-fish even just to collect dividends.