According to the World Gold Council's (WGC) recently released "Global Gold Demand Trends Report" for the first quarter of 2024, total global gold $Gold - main 2406(GCmain)$ demand (including off-exchange transactions) increased 3% year-on-year to 1,238 tons. With the strong demand, the average gold price hit a record high of $2,070 per ton in the first quarter, up 10% year-on-year and 5% quarter-on-quarter.Louise Street, a senior market analyst at the WGC, said:Since March, gold prices have risen to an all-time high, ignoring traditional negative factors like a strong dollar and high interest rates. The driving forces behind the gold price rally include rising geopolitical risks and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, which are driving the d
Opportunities for Contrarian Investments in BE, PLUG, BLDP, KBR, HYDR & HJEN
It's time to get excited about the reverse investment opportunities in US green hydrogen stocks and ETFs!Why am I so bullish on these green hydrogen stocks and ETFs? Well, despite the current challenges like low oil and gas prices, high interest rates, supply chain issues, and inflation, the big trend of clean energy transition ain't going anywhere. So, patience is key, and the rewards will be sweet!If you're into green hydrogen investing, here are 6 US stocks and ETFs that you should definitely keep an eye on:1.Bloom EnergyThink of $Bloom Energy Corp(BE)$ as the blue-chip in green hydrogen, with their stellar fuel cells and electrolyzers. Their fuel cell systems run on hydrogen, biogas, and even natural gas, giving them a huge and flexible market.
$Cloudflare, Inc.(NET)$ quarter:- $379m rev (+30% YoY) vs $373m consensus (2% beat)- $394m next Q guidance vs $393m consensus- Held full year guide constant- 115% Dollar based net retention- 40 months GM adj. CAC payback- 78% GM- 9% FCF MarginQuarterly net new ARR added belowImageYoY change in quarterly net new ARRImageStrong Q for NET, with RPO growth accelerating to 40% YoY. DBNR has stabilized at 115% https://twitter.com/jaminball/status/1786174195241787426
Alright, let’s take a kopi break and deep dive into $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ to see where the price might go next. The EV scene overall hasn’t been shining bright like a diamond. Only NIO seems to be dancing Gangnam style with its surprise deliveries. Tesla’s stock price was going down, down, down until Uncle Elon came in like a superhero talking about robotaxis. I was thinking, “Wah, maybe can hoot some cheap Tesla stocks if it dips below $140,” but boh bian leh, didn’t happen. So, what’s up with Tesla? Let’s come and see la. Looking at the charts, confirm plus chop, got death cross forming in Tesla’s charts. Like when the 50 day MA cross under the 200 day MA, confirm jialat one. Now we’re trading around $179, still above th
First REIT: Buy Now or Bye Bye? | The Investing Iguana 🦖
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$Block(SQ)$'s recent earnings report was a breath of fresh air, exceeding analyst expectations and sending the stock price soaring in after-hours trading. As an trader who thrives on opportunity, I saw the pre-earnings dip triggered by the federal probe as a potential buying opportunity, and thankfully, my gamble paid off with my $SQ 20240503 74.0 CALL$. Block's first-quarter results were impressive across the board. They not only surpassed analysts' estimates on both EPS and revenue, but also showcased significant year-over-year growth in gross profit, particularly within their Cash App business. This financial strength is a major reason for my bullish stance on the company. The c
Wall Street analysts’ attention shifted back to fundamentals? Maybe the Mega cap companies quarterly earnings are still very much in focus but for the rest, it seems like despite their commendable Q1 earnings, their weaker outlook for current Q2 seems to have spooked market overall. This brings to my post’s probing question. ADP Employment report. On Wed, 01 May 2024 the ADP Non Farm employment report was released. This report measures the monthly change in non-farm, private employment, based on the payroll data of approx 400,000 US business clients. It is a good predictor of the Bureau of Labour Statistics's non-farm payroll report. For April 2024, private sector employment increased by 192,000 jobs, a fall of -7.69% from March data. Although it came in +7.26% higher than Analysts consen
In honor of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting, we're hosting a special event and invite you to participate in a scavenger hunt for Warren Buffett's quotes, hidden as 4 cards in Tiger Community.💡How to participate?Warren Buffett quote cards are hidden in the 4 corners of the Tiger community.When you find a card, you can leave a message "Warren Buffett" in the comments section of the post you found.Once you have collected all 4 quote cards, you can leave a message "Warren Buffett Scavenger Hunt" in the comments section of this post.Tips: Be sure to remember to leave a message, otherwise we may fail to count the number of your cards.There are tons of coins awaiting you!⏰Event Duration3 May 2024- 6 May 2024🎁Event RewardsWhen you find a card and leave a message "Warren Buffett"
Embarking on Amazon's Next Odyssey: An Epic Investment Expedition
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We saw yesterday’s trading session maintaining a positive tone from start to finish, gaining momentum in the afternoon.The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw an increase of 0.9%, while the S&P 500 also rose by 0.9%. The Nasdaq Composite experienced a more significant boost, climbing 1.5%, and the Russell 2000 outperformed with a 1.8% increase.We have Coinbase and Block releasing their earnings after hours and they lead the earnings surprises, this has helped to boost the Tech Stocks. We saw the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology sector perform above 1.5%.Market Optimistic Sentiment From Fed No Further Rate Hikes CommentThe reason why we saw yesterday market optimistic sentiment is because of the Fed Chair Powell's remarks indicating that further rate hikes are
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Berkshire Hathaway shareholders will flock to Omaha on Saturday to hear from CEO Warren Buffett on a wide array of topics.Warren Buffett is a world-renowned investor, known for his unique investment philosophy and financial management concepts.The following are some quotes based on Buffett's financial management concepts, which may inspire and guide you:Value Investing 💼: "Price is what you pay, value is what you get." - It's all about seeing beyond the price tag to the true worth!Long-Term Thinking 🌟: "It's far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price." - Go for quality, even if you pay a little more!Financial Independence 🚫: "The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging." - Avoid making the same mistake
Would You Quit Your Job After Winning a $5 Mln Jackpot?
In the previous discussion How Much Savings Will Bring You Inner Peace?, many tigers expressed that having 1 million or 5 million in savings could guarantee their quality of life.So, today, let's ask discuss:After winning five million dollars in the lottery, would you immediately quit your job?For most people, work is about earning a salary to meet essential life needs.If you already have a lot of money, does that mean you no longer need to work and can travel around to fulfill your dreams?When it comes to work, aside from the skills learned and personal growth achieved, many people consider it to be extremely draining or even painful.If you won the jackpot and received 5 million dollars, would you quit your current job
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$Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ The first-quarter earnings exceeded expectations significantly, but the stock price still fell in after-hours trading, primarily due to a decline in April trading revenue.Revenue: $1.64 billion, exceeding the expected $1.34 billion.Earnings Per Share (EPS): $4.40, compared to the expected $1.09.Q1 total revenue was $1.64 billion, a year-over-year increase of 112% and a sequential increase of 72%. Net income was $1.18 billion, compared to a loss of $78.9 million in the same period last year, marking two consecutive quarters of profitability. Quarterly income benefited from a $737 million pre-tax unrealized gain on cryptocurrency assets valued at market prices, of which $650 million in gains have not been realized. Adju
In the recent oil market report, oil prices have continued their decline, settling near their lowest level in seven weeks, under pressure from weaker global demand, rising inventories, and diminished expectations of an immediate cut in US interest rates. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 5 cents to settle at $78.95 a barrel, the lowest since March 12. In contrast, global benchmark Brent crude futures rose slightly by 23 cents (0.3%) to settle at $83.67 a barrel, bouncing off session lows. Despite the slight upward movement in Brent crude, both benchmarks closed below their 200-day moving averages, suggesting a potential bear market shift in crude oil prices. Market participants have grown increasingly concerned about a potential economic slowdown in the US, as tensions pe
Apple overview: largest-ever $110 billion share buyback, big plans from an AI point
$苹果(AAPL)$ Apple's Q2FY2024 revenue and EPS slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations, with revenue down 4.3% year-over-year, and iPhone sales revenue declining by 10.5%. The company announced its largest-ever $110 billion share buyback plan, which boosted the stock price significantly after hours. The upcoming iPad event next week and the June developer conference may include significant AI-related announcements.Key metrics:- Earnings Per Share (EPS): $1.53, better-than-expected $1.50- Revenue: $90.75 billion, exceeding the expected $90.01 billion- iPhone Revenue: $45.96 billion, slightly below the expected $46 billion- Services Revenue: $23.9 billion, surpassing the expected $23.27 billion- Gross Margin: 46.6%, meeting expectationsApple's secon
1. $Qualcomm(QCOM)$ QCOM 2Q at revenue mid point of guidance; EPS above high end2Q YoYRevenue +1%Net Income +37%Dil. EPS +36% (Adj +13%)OCF +43%FCF +65% (lower Capex)3Q guidance$8.8B - $9.6B in revenue +9% YoY at mid-point2. $Starbucks(SBUX)$ SBUX Cash flow after 2QFCF $4.0 B TTM (up from FY23 at $3.7 B)Capex $2.6 B TTM (up from FY23 at $2.3 B)Dividend payout at 63%ImageSBUX Store count+6% YoY for 2Q (International leading with +9%)This makes the 2% reduction in revenue look even worseImage3. $MasterCard(MA)$ MA 1QYoYRevenue +10%Net income +28%Dil. EPS +30% (Adj. +18%)4. $Novo-Nordisk A/S(NVO)$ Strong 1Q +22% sales (+24% ex
43% profit ! 2nd may Jepi Sell call earn instead of sell in may and go away
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