Bulls, Bears, and the Bell: Trading Stocks On A Bond Holiday

Good morning and welcome to Bulls, Bears and the Bell. In this pre-market briefing for Monday, October 12, 2026, hosts Joe and Jane break down a unique trading session: while the NYSE and NASDAQ are open for business, the U.S. Bond Market is closed for Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day. Without moving Treasury yields to guide macro direction, low-volume volatility and technical levels take center stage. Here is what we cover in today’s session: Macro Outlook: Flying "blind" without the 10-year Treasury yield and managing low-volume "holiday drift." Tech Momentum: NVIDIA (NVDA) pre-market activity around $145 and massive $150 call-option interest, along with key support levels on Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT). Small Caps & Options: Tracking rotation in IWM while institutional desks take a long weekend. Q3 Earnings Kickoff: Preparing for Friday’s bank earnings from JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC), watching the KBE bank ETF, and tracking defensive rotation into staples like Procter & Gamble (PG) and Coca-Cola (KO). Hit Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an opening bell update! Disclaimer Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Market statistics, stock prices, and economic data discussed reflect pre-market conditions on October 12, 2026, and are subject to change without notice. Always conduct your own research or consult a certified financial advisor before making investment decisions.