Markets are bracing for a potential government shutdown that could create a data blackout just as the Fed needs it most. The BLS confirmed it won't release Friday's jobs report if the government closes, forcing the central bank to fly blind into its October policy meeting. Prediction markets are pricing a ~77% chance of shutdown.

Meanwhile, the macro debate is getting louder. Goldman and Deutsche Bank are bullish (Deutsche just set a 7,000 S&P target), while Moody's Mark Zandi warned the economy is "on the precipice of recession." And Apollo just released a report showing AI concentration in the S&P 500 now exceeds the dot-com bubble in terms of forward p/e.

These times are unprecedented, but honestly, this just feels like any other week of trading in 2025 🚬

Things are going crazy in markets right now. It feels like opinions vary wildly and the macro (and micro) signals are all over the place.

In the midst of all the chaos, AltIndex’s AI model has been consistently rating these three stocks as “buys” for almost two months. Now, they’ve risen to the top-rated spot across the whole platform.

AltIndex’s AI is constantly updating its stock ratings based on the freshest alternative data mixed with rigorous technical analysis. We are always intrigued when any stock is recommended for any length of time, as that typically means it’s showing strength consistently and in several different areas.

One of them is Pembina Pipeline. See the other two here, and get seven more stocks with a free 7-day trial of the app:

Stocks edged higher Monday as shutdown fears loomed.

A government shutdown could kill Friday's jobs report. The BLS confirmed it will not release employment data if the government closes, which would leave the Fed without critical labor market information ahead of its October policy meeting. Prediction markets are pricing a 77% chance the shutdown happens. For investors who want real-time hiring data instead of waiting on government reports, AltIndex constantly updates company-level hiring trends and factors those numbers into its AI stock ratings.

Rocket Companies (RKT) is setting up for a potential short squeeze, according to Traderstewie on X. The stock has 47% short interest and is forming a bullish flag pattern after several days of heavy accumulation. Breakout targets are $28-$30.

MP Materials (MP) is potentially forming a cup-and-handle pattern on low volume, with the 50-day moving average acting as support (Traderstewie’s analysis again). He’s watching for a bounce with price targets at $80 and $85.

The market analyst macro divide is getting extreme:

Cleveland Fed President Hammack warned of a "challenging time" with inflation, reinforcing a hawkish stance that could pressure rate-sensitive growth stocks even as the Fed potentially lacks fresh employment data.

PayPal options volume surged to 4.9x normal levels, with heavy activity in October and longer-dated contracts signaling institutional positioning ahead of a potential catalyst.

Wealthfront filed for an IPO and will list on Nasdaq under the ticker WLTH. The robo-advisor manages $88.2 billion in assets for 1.3 million customers.

Robinhood soared 12% to a record high after revealing customers have traded more than 4 billion prediction-market contracts, with half of that volume in Q3 alone.

“The new normal is... abnormal.”

SofPulse is taking on the opioid crisis with an FDA-cleared device that eases postoperative pain and inflammation, cutting opioid use by up to 70% and pain by 50%. With a $25 billion hospital market in sight and plans for an eventual IPO, the company has already raised over $150k from early backers. See their campaign here →

We love hearing from you, and we deeply appreciate your feedback.

That’s all for today. Did we miss anything? Smash the reply button to let me know.

Cheers,
Brandon & Blake of Invested Inc