The "Fear and Greed" index has once again fallen back into the "Fear" rangeOrdinary investors may easily overlook the options of $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ , reflecting the volatility of $S&P 500(.SPX)$ . It is a cost-effective "hedge" underlying.Remember the following points:- Index option trades are all cash settled, so there is no "stock acceptance" situation in Sell PUT trades.- VIX is the market's expectation of **future** volatility within 30 days, not a measure of current or past volatility.- VIX options have a "Rule Of 16", precisely 15.87, which is the square root of 252 (the number of trading days in a year). If VIX is at 16, SPX is expected to fluctuate 1% daily; if VIX is 24, daily fluctu
Hello everyone! Today I want to share some option strategies with you!1.Mark said the key thing here when it comes to put optionselling ... keep you positions "mangeable" so that if the market dumps like today (and has been since last week) you are able to: 1. Close at minimal loss, or 2. Roll without being so deep ITM that you'd be better off just taking the L versus rolling so far out for a strike not that much lower that you tie up buying power and don't really increase your risk cushion by that much, or 3. Meet (or better yet avoid) margin calls since you are not too much over-extended or over-leveraged2.The price action on $S&P 500(.SPX)$$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$
Hello everyone! Today I want to share some technical analysis with you! Help it can help you!The stocks are as follow: $Johnson & Johnson(JNJ)$ just reported Q1 earnings this morning: ~EPS: $2.71 vs $2.64 est ~SALES: $21.383B vs $21.398B est ~Expects 2024 EPS $10.57–$10.72 vs $10.66 est ~Expects 2024 Operational Sales $88.7B-$89.1B vs $88.43B estImage $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ making new lows in pre-market after $JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$ analyst says the recent layoffs are 'a function of lower demand and not supply', keeps underweight rating with $115 PT. 🔻ImageWe have now entered the February gap. 🚨 $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)
$Salesforce.com(CRM)$ Informatica’s EV is $13.5B Pros: 1) Data resides in silos across different IT systems. Salesforce w/ Informatica could better help customers govern, clean, & make their data available - help competitively entrench Salesforce’s AI Data Cloud in companies’ analytics & AI road maps. 2) Salesforce revs growth contracting - has an appetite for large deals to refuel the cross-selling engine 3) Data management software is now most often sold as a component of mega-vendor tool kits 4) Salesforce has $15B in Total Cash Cons: 1) Informatica founded over 30 years ago & has large install base & network of partners 2) Informatica to grow +7% in FY24 - slightly dilutive to Salesforce’s growth rate 3) Informatica valuation ha
Meme Stocks: Balancing Thrills and Risks in Investment
The whirlwind surge of meme stocks in 2021 captivated the investment world, showcasing the power of social media-driven hype and short squeezes. Beyond the widely recognised examples of GameStop and AMC, the meme stock phenomenon has extended to other companies that captured the attention of online retail investors. In 2021, companies like Palantir Technologies ($Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$), Micron Technology ( $Micron Technology(MU)$ ), and Advanced Micro Devices ( $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ ) experienced significant surges in stock price, fuelled in part by social media buzz and online forums. This highlights the diverse range of industries susceptible t
Global Stocks Experience Mixed Performance Amid Interest Rate Uncertainty
The global stock markets witnessed a mixed performance on Tuesday amidst heightened uncertainty surrounding interest rates, with divergent trends observed across major regions. United States: US stocks closed on a mixed note, reflecting a choppy trading session characterized by fluctuating investor sentiment. The 2-year Treasury yield briefly surpassed the 5% threshold, raising concerns about the potential impact of rising interest rates on equity valuations. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks regarding the possibility of delaying interest rate cuts in response to persistent inflationary pressures further contributed to market volatility. The S&P 500 declined by 0.2% to 5,051, while the Nasdaq composite slipped by 0.1% to 15,865. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average man
$Apple(AAPL)$ AAPL has been a favorite among investors for many years for its strong brand loyalty, innovative technology, and extensive ecosystem. However, recent data showing a sharp decline in iPhone shipments due to weakness in China has raised concerns among investors. Despite this, there are still reasons to be optimistic about AAPL's future, particularly if it delivers on artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The recent decline in iPhone shipments, particularly in China, has weighed on AAPL's stock price, causing it to fall roughly 9% in 2024. First-quarter numbers from International Data Corporation (IDC) highlight the extent of the weakness, with iPhone shipments dropping 9.6% year-over-year to 50.
1. $Life Time Group Holdings, Inc.(LTH)$ The average Life Time Fitness membership costs $234 per month and net margins are ONLY 3.4%, or an $8 smoothie per month.What happens if there's a recession?Image2. $Alphabet(GOOG)$$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ Don't underestimate the long-term potential for Google Cloud.Image3. $On Holding AG(ONON)$ Gotta love a high growth rate matched with high margins.Imagehttps://twitter.com/TravisHoium/status/1780240670109708744
Tuesday (16 April) trading session was hit by volatility by major indexes. The S&P 500 experienced a slight decrease of 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite saw a marginal decline of 0.1%. The only one that has managed to provide a modest increase of 0.2% was Dow Jones Industrial Average. The increase was being supported by a significant increase from $UnitedHealth(UNH)$ which urged 5.2% following its earnings announcement. Market React To Fed Chair Comment For More Time During the afternoon session, we saw there is fluctuations after Fed Chair Powell emphasized the need for more time to assess the impact of restrictive policies, especially in light of the ongoing challenges with inflation. This has been interpreted as a confirmation of recent adj
The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ remains below its short term moving average, breadth continues to record as negative, and momentum is now accelerating to the downside— this keeps all three correction criteria as active. It is likely there will be sharp rallies along the way— but for now this corrective move is in my opinion in its beginning stages.Initial target 4800 — with later consideration for a deeper decline 4500-4600.Follow me to learn more about analysis!!https://twitter.com/tomthetrader1/status/1780416286947967392
$NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ - The Nvidia options market is expected to replay last week's battle, with market makers continuing to pressure both calls and puts. The 900 calls ($NVDA 20240419 900 CALL$ ) and 850/800 puts ($NVDA 20240419 850 PUT$ , $NVDA 20240419 800 PUT$ ) remain the targets to be crushed. So after taking out the 900 calls on Monday, the next 4 days will be a defense of 850. Holding 850 could allow for a minor bounce, but failing to defend it will likely trigger a squeeze down towards 800. The trading mindset remains similar to last week:Eit
I always have the ability to time the market wrongly. I have bought $Intel(INTC)$ thinking it will rebound. Now it has sunken hopelessly to the pit. Timing the market is definitely not a good strategy.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) misses quarterly revenue expectations as stelara sales disappoint
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) reported lower-than-expected quarterly revenue as sales from its leading psoriasis treatment, Stelara, underperformed amidst looming market competition. The pharmaceutical giant saw its shares drop nearly 2% in premarket trading due to flat sales of Stelara, which amounted to $2.45 billion for the first quarter, falling short of the projected $2.6 billion. Despite the setback with Stelara, whose key patent expired last year, J&J has managed to delay the entry of biosimilar competitors in the U.S. until 2025. This strategic move is expected to bolster the drug’s contributions to J&J’s revenue through 2024 and 2025. On a brighter note, J&J’s blood cancer therapy Darzalex performed well, with sales increasing by 19% to $2.69 billion, aligning close
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) announces dividend increase for 62nd consecutive year
In a continued show of financial robustness, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has declared a 4.2% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from $1.19 per share to $1.24 per share. This adjustment marks the 62nd consecutive year the healthcare giant has increased its dividend, underscoring a long-standing commitment to delivering shareholder value. The new dividend rate elevates the annual payout to $4.96 per share, up from the previous $4.76 per share. Johnson & Johnson has scheduled the next quarterly dividend payout for June 4, 2024, with May 21, 2024, set as the record date for shareholders eligible to receive the dividend. Additionally, the ex-dividend date is announced as May 20, 2024.
Amazon (AMZN) Reaching Inflection Area April 16, 2024 By EWFHendra Short term Elliott Wave view in Amazon (AMZN) suggests the rally from 10.26.2023 low is unfolding as a 5 waves impulse. Up from 10.26.2023 low, wave (1) ended at 155.63 and pullback in wave (2) ended at 144.05. The stock extended higher in wave (3) which is proposed complete at 189.99 as the 1 hour chart below shows. Wave (4) pullback is currently in progress as a zigzag structure. Once wave (4) is complete, expect the stock to extend higher in wave (5). Down from wave (3), wave A ended at 185 and rally in wave B ended at 188.69. Wave C lower is expected to complete at the blue box area of 180.59 – 183.68. This can also end wave (4) in higher degree. The stock should then either extend to new high in wave (5) or else at lea
Option Movers | Traders Bet Tesla to $170 This Week; Morgan Stanley's Volume Surges 110% Ahead of Earnings
Market OverviewU.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Monday (Apr. 15), as an early lift from a strong retail sales report succumbed to a jump in Treasury yields and concerns about rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 44,310,854 contracts was traded, down 13% from the average daily trading volume.Top 10 Option VolumesTop 10: $TSLA(TSLA)$, $NVDA(NVDA)$, $AAPL(AAPL)$, $AMD(AMD)$, $AMZN(AMZN)$, $RIVN(RIVN)$, $BAC(BAC)$,
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) Q1 earnings soar, hits $15.1B revenue
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has announced its financial outcomes for the first quarter of 2024, demonstrating robust growth with net revenues reaching $15.1 billion, up from $14.5 billion in the corresponding quarter last year. The firm's profitability also saw an uplift, with net income hitting $3.4 billion, or $2.02 per diluted share, an increase from the previous year's $3 billion, or $1.70 per diluted share. CEO Ted Pick praised the firm's performance, stating, "In the first quarter of 2024, Morgan Stanley generated net revenues of $15 billion and earnings of $2.02 per share for a 20% return on tangible equity." He highlighted the firm's achievement of $7 trillion in client assets across Wealth and Investment Management, backed by strong net new asset growth, as well as noting the strengt