$Apple(AAPL)$ Vested in Apple π trying to see if this scooping action able to realize a hefty Profit [Bless] [Bless] [Bless] current view is Ranging and Flat before targeting 176+++ . I would view this as First critical level prior to attacking 180++. Hence, will still seat tight and watch the volatile Price actions [Duh] .... Monitor my Stops [Bless]
$Apple(AAPL)$ likely to beat estimate and go on a bull run. Hovering around 175 to 180 in the price range. Take profit and run is the way to go. Unlikely to hit 200 as iphone sales in china is still a worrying consideration. Dont think that there could be any breakthrough in new iphone technology that will be introduce as it is likely the same lineup with small difference in the new upcoming releases.
Venture Corporation - Worst Performance Since 2016
Venture Corp (SGX:V03)'s 1Q24 results were disappointing. Revenue in 1Q24 declined around 19% y-o-y to S$666.7mil, the weakest in eight years or 2016. The weakness was attributed to destocking in the life science, network, and communications segments. Net profit declined 18% y-o-y to S$60.1mil. Earnings were supported by strong interest income. Phillip Security Research 06/05/2024: Maintain NEUTRAL with an unchanged Venture Corp target price of S$12.75, based on 2-year historical P/E ratio of 13 times. $Venture(V03.SI)$
Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Saudi Price Hike and Uncertainty in the Middle East
Overview: Oil futures experienced a modest increase on Monday as Saudi Arabia raised its June crude prices for most regions. This hike, coupled with the slim prospects of a ceasefire deal in Gaza, has fueled concerns about the potential for the Israel-Hamas conflict to escalate, potentially affecting the key oil-producing region. Saudi Arabia's Price Hike Signals Strong Demand Saudi Arabia's decision to raise the official selling prices (OSPs) for its crude sold to Asia, Northwest Europe, and the Mediterranean in June suggests expectations of strong demand this summer. The increase in OSPs also indicates a tightening of supplies in the current quarter, pointing to a potential rise in oil prices. Market Recovery Amid Easing Geopolitical Risk Oil prices rebounded slightly at the star
Walt Disney Potential Buy If Earnings Miss Price Decline
One of the best Dow Jones stock of 2024 is $Walt Disney(DIS)$, it has gone up 25% for the year-to-date. Walt Disney is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter results before the market open on Tuesday (07 May 2024). Market is expecting Walt Disney to report earnings of $1.10 per share, up 18.3% year-over-year (YoY), on revenue of $22.1 billion (+1.4% YoY). Password-sharing crackdown What investors would be looking for in this upcoming earnings release would be the proxy battle against activist investor Nelson Peltz on the Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown that is set to begin in June. We can see that why this might be in focus because Disney streaming business performance have been in question and there need to be a sense of urgency to ge
$Starbucks(SBUX)$A mall in Florida has 3 Starbucks and at least 12 other refreshment places like ice cream, bubble teas, etc and they were all packed. And they weren't even tourists but just families hanging out and sipping drinks and enjoying the weekend. A 1.8% revenue drop is just a bit higher than the noise but not something to sweat about since share count is down significantly. I hope they bought back more shares last week like I did.Comparing the cost of what other stores charge, SBUX is about the same or even cheaper. [Happy][Happy][Happy]That tells me SBUX is the standard for premium pricing. In the years that an largest cold brew went from $6 to $8, grocery bills gone up about 3x a
*Signs of cooling labor market boost U.S. markets; Hang Seng index enters bull market territory πΊπΈ S&P 500: 1.26% π πΊπΈ Nasdaq: 1.99% π πͺπΊ Stoxx 600: 0.49% π π―π΅ Nikkei 225 Index: Closed ππ° Hang Seng Index: 1.48% π π¨π³ CSI 300 Index: Closed * U.S. stocks extended gains on weaker-than-expected labor market data, while the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell 8 basis points to 4.50% and reignited investor bets that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this year, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.3% and 2.0% respectively. * U.S. nonfarm payroll employment increased by 175,000 in April 2024, well below expectations of 238,000, while the unemployment rate also edged up 0.1% to 3.9%, indicating a cooling labor market. * The U.S. ISM Services PMI fell to 49.4
It's been a while since we've seen a new player in the EV market join the ranks of $NIO Inc.(NIO)$$NIO Inc.(NIO.SI)$$NIO-SW(09866)$$XPeng Inc.(XPEV)$$XPENG-W(09868)$$Li Auto(LI)$$LI AUTO-W(02015)$. Now, Zeekr is set to make its debut on the US stock market, and Tiger Securities offers zero-fee subscription!Those guys from NIO, Xpeng, and Li Auto made some crazy gains on their IPOs. NIO shot up 5.6% on its first day, while Li Auto and Xpeng exploded by 43.1% and 41.5% respectively!So, ca
Option Moversο½Traders Bet Apple to $190 This Friday; GameStop Shows 84% Call Ratio after Registering Biggest Gain in over a Year
Wall Street surged to a higher close on Friday(May 3) as a softer-than-expected employment report bolstered the case for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve while also providing evidence of U.S. economic resilience.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 45,462,963 contracts was traded on Friday.Top 10 Option VolumesTop 10: $AAPL(AAPL)$; $TSLA(TSLA)$; $NVDA(NVDA)$; $AMD(AMD)$; $AMZN(AMZN)$; $META(META)$; $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$; $GameStop(G
$NVDA 20240503 900.0 CALL$$NVDA 20240503 870.0 PUT$ Day 3- Option trading total profit SGD$242, make a mistake at first loss $500 plus on the calls options. Should follow the down trend...make adjustment afterward to recover the loss. Done for today...don't be greedy to get more profit in one day. #20days daily small profit challenge
$SMCI 20240503 750.0 PUT$ decided to take profit ahead of their quarterly result and outlook to secure income and continue assess the current market volatility and macro outlook for better entry price.
$NVDA 20240503 840.0 PUT$ Day 4- Option trading total profit SGD$1078, today can say lucky that able to take profit within the first hour of market open. Continue follow with the market downtrend, buy puts on the correct timing and get out with small profit asap. Don't greedy to aim for big profit as market is too volatile. Take profit and call it a day, I know sometimes is hard not to see the market and wanted to trade more, but winning is about how lesser trade you can control instead of keep trading. There's always new chance in market every trading day, learn how to control your trading number is also important on consistency wining. #20days small profit challenge
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ this stock always give surprises and fluctuate greatly depending on the random news for the day, despite the fact that it is a company with great business fundamentals and the market leader for the EV market. As volatile as meme stocks like $AMC Entertainment(AMC)$ yet as stable as the tech giants like $Alphabet(GOOG)$ . One of the best stocks for short term trades and long term investment. Thank you for the profit opportunity!
$(TSM)$ Sell in May and Go Away: A Summer Vacation for Your Portfolio? The age-old adage, "Sell in May and go away," has been whispered in investment circles for generations. This strategy proposes selling your stocks in May and staying out of the market until November, aiming to capitalize on a historical trend of weaker stock market performance during those summer months. The Logic Behind the Sell-Off: The theory behind "Sell in May and go away" rests on historical data. On average, the S&P 500 has delivered lower returns from May to October compared to the period between November and April. This trend is attributed to several factors: * Summer Slump: Reduced trading activity during the summer months, as invest
$Sea Ltd(SE)$ Quick money! Bullish forecast on Sea Ltd as cost management measures are made with forecast of future Climate. Foresight in managing the nuances of the environment. On top of that, prudent expansion measures gives Shopee an edge against its competitors. For those out there, you shd have seen a significant reduction in marketing advertisements via ads or banners. This shows that the brand value had grown and that the company is saving a huge proportion of its cost on marketing and growing its brand name. Potential upside it's strong! Shd be into it's 100 region inno time!