Creating wealth isn't about luck or inheriting a fortune—it's about cultivating habits that lead to financial success. According to Malik S. Lee, a seasoned financial planner with 15 years of experience advising affluent clients, the wealthiest individuals share three key habits that have significantly contributed to their financial freedom. Here’s how you can emulate these practices to create your own path to wealth: Prioritize Savings as Your Biggest Expense Contrary to the common portrayal of the wealthy flaunting lavish lifestyles with luxury cars and grand mansions, their most significant annual expense is often their savings. Lee highlights that his most successful clients consistently save at least 25% of their total income each year. While most financial advisors recommend saving 1
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The $E-mini S&P 500 - main 2409(ESmain)$ have been tracking higher alongside the major indexes. However, the $ $S&P 500(.SPX)$ is facing potential resistance levels, and the ES Futures are forming a possible topping pattern based on recent candlestick formations.While not a classic shooting star pattern, similar formations in the past have preceded periods of consolidation as indicated by yellow arrows.No crash, a healthy pullback.There's one other indicator that further supports this analysis. I'll share it later tonight if this post gets 40 reposts. Otherwise, I'll send the chart with more details via DM to everyone who reposted.Imagehttps://x.com/SmartReversals/status/1804573515523199150
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As we approach earnings season, $British American Tobacco PLC(BTI)$ is gearing up for its upcoming earnings report, scheduled for July 25, 2024. Investors and analysts closely watch the company’s performance, particularly given the options data indicating significant movement potential. Current Market Overview British American Tobacco’s stock is currently priced at $31.70. The latest options data, set to expire on July 19, 2024, suggests an implied movement of ±4.04%. This projection places the potential stock price range between $32.98 and $30.42. The put/call ratio stands at 1.57, indicating a higher volume of put options relative to call options, which often signals bearish sentiment among investors (TipRanks) (BAT) (Nasdaq). Earnings Expec
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The Fear and Greed Index Continues in Fear Zone, Why?
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Private companies often *think* they’ll exit at a >10x revenue multiple because “that’s where Snowflake is trading and we’re also a data infra business.” Or they’re a security company and “that’s where $CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.(CRWD)$ and $Zscaler Inc.(ZS)$ trade.” It’s never that simple, so I wanted to lay out what it really takes to receive a premium multiple in the public markets. This is obviously based on markets today, which can fluctuate.When looking at the top 20 software companies with the highest NTM revenue multiples, the range spans ~8x ( $MongoDB Inc.(MDB)$ ) to 21x (Crowdstrike). A couple interesting characteristics:They are all FCF positive. Medi
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Bubbles are strange because they’re difficult to see at the moment and obvious in hindsight.From where I sit, something feels off in the stock market.A handful of stocks are driving the entire market higher on a technology that has yet to prove economic value (AI). Multiples have gotten stretched to historic highs, despite higher interest rates. Exhuberance is running the show and it doesn’t seem justified.Evidence is pointing to the market being in bubble territory.The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ trades for a price-to-earnings multiple of 28.4, according to Multpl.Before March 1998, the S&P 500 had never traded for more than 27x earnings and the multiple was as low as 6.8x in 1980 and 5.3x in 1917. The S&P 500 has only exceeded a 27x multiple dur
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Have you ever found yourself staring at a stock chart, its price line soaring ever higher, and wondered, "Should I jump in now, or am I just chasing a bubble?" This is a question that every investor grapples with, especially during those exhilarating bull markets. But fret not, fellow investor! With a touch of humour and a pinch of wisdom, I’ll guide you through navigating these market peaks and making sound investment choices. Chart shows positive growth and profit trends Dispelling the Myths: Highs Aren't Always Hazardous Let's tackle a common myth first: just because a stock is at a historical high doesn't mean it's overvalued. Picture a company that’s always innovating, expanding, and raking in profits. Naturally, its stock price will rise, reflecting its increasing value. Take ,
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$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Tesla shareholders have caused an imbalance in the supply and demand for buying and selling due to the approval of Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package, resulting in a revised outlook for the stock's trend.Long-term strategyThe current trend zone is Bearish and Investment position suitable for the trend zone is Sell and Observe.The trend within a Bearish zone is divided into a 'Downtrend' in the downward direction and a 'Rebound Trend' in the upward direction. In the Downtrend, there is a strong downward flow with occasional upward movements, while in the Rebound Trend, there is a fluctuating flow involving limited or temporary upward movements and downward fluctuations. Investing in this zone is associated with low ex
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1. $General Motors(GM)$ General Motors will buy back over 20% of its shares outstanding between November 2023 and November 2024!Image2. $Crocs(CROX)$ The Crocs brand is unstoppable.Image3. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ What does this chart tell you?ImageEveryone should have investing frameworks.My frameworks help save me from my biggest investing mistakes, like selling $Chipotle Mexican Grill(CMG)$ in 2008, selling $Apple(AAPL)$ n 2010, and selling $Microsoft(MSFT)$ in 2015. Do you sense a theme?https://x.com/TravisHoium/status/1804921785009181079
Economic data focus: 16:00: German Ifo business confidence index in June (estimated to be 89.6, previous value was 89.3) 22:30: U.S. Dallas Fed manufacturing index in June (estimated to be -15.0, previous value was -19.4) Global central bank and government dynamics focus: 07:50: Summary of Bank of Japan’s views 09:10: Bank of Japan’s bond purchase operations 15:00: Speech by Fed Governor Waller 18:10: Speech by ECB Governing Council member and German Central Bank President Nagel 20:30: Speech by ECB Governing Council member and Bank of France Governor Villeroy 20:30: Speech by Chicago Fed President Goolsbee 23:30: Speech by ECB Executive Board member Schnabel 25th 01:30: Speech by Bank of Canada Governor Macklem 25th 02:00: Speech by San Francisco Fed President Daly 25th 03:00: Canadian ce
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I've always had a bit of a soft spot for Apple. It's not just the sleek gadgets or the cutting-edge technology; it's the company's knack for making investors smile. At $200 per share, adding $Apple(AAPL)$ to your portfolio is a no-brainer, and here's why I’m so optimistic about this tech titan. Future meets present: Apple's innovation at your fingertips A Financial Powerhouse Analyzing trends with key technical indicators Let’s dive into the numbers, shall we? Apple’s fiscal 2024 first-quarter results, ending December 30, 2023, are nothing short of impressive. The company reported quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, marking a 2% year-over-year increase. Sure, 2% might not make you jump out of your chair, but in today’s economic climate, that’s a