Is 25,000 a buy zone for Nasdaq 100 today?

It can be, but only with a plan. We look for a rejection of lows or a close back above intraday support before adding. Place stops one to one and a half ATR below entry, which is roughly 300 to 450 points. If price fails to hold 25,000, the next supports sit near 24,840 and 24,620. Keep size modest into earnings.

What confirms an S&P 500 break above 7,000?

We prefer a daily close above 7,000, ideally alongside expanding volume and a push beyond the Bollinger upper band near 6,980. Follow-through the next session matters. Holding above the 50-day average at 6,881 on any retest also helps. If the breakout fades and closes back under 6,980, expect a range. Manage risk with tight stop-loss levels.

How can Australians get low-cost exposure to these moves?

ASX-listed ETFs simplify it. NDQ tracks the Nasdaq 100 and IVV tracks the S&P 500. Choose hedged units if you want to reduce AUD swings, or unhedged units if you prefer USD diversification. Use dollar-cost averaging around earnings to smooth entries. For tactical traders, consider adding near support and trimming near resistance, with clear position sizing rules.

What is the simple risk plan for earnings week?

Define levels, then let price decide. For long setups, buy near support only after confirmation and set stops one to one and a half ATR below entry. For breakouts, wait for a close above resistance and reduce on approaches to prior highs. Keep total equity risk small per trade and reassess if closes occur below key moving averages.

What could quickly turn sentiment bearish?

A Nasdaq 100 today close below 25,000 with rising volume, or an S&P 500 failure that closes under 6,881, would weaken the tape. Soft guidance from mega-cap components could add pressure. If volatility picks up and breadth deteriorates, expect defensive rotation. In that case, reduce exposure, shorten holding periods, and consider adding protective puts on core ETF positions.

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^NDX Today, February 8: Dip Buyers Hold 25,000; SPX Eyes 7,000 Break

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Nasdaq 100 today is back above 25,000 as dip buyers defend a key pivot while the S&P 500 hovers near 7,000. With earnings updates ahead, these levels can shape risk appetite for Aussie portfolios before the ASX open. We track price, momentum, and ranges that matter for local ETFs and hedged exposures. A firm close above resistance could reset trend, while a slip below support risks a fast, two-way session. Here is our read and a simple plan for the week.