C2PU & AW9U stay defensive with robust fundamentals
The healthcare sector is often viewed as defensive with growth opportunities, supported by long-term demographic and socio-economic trends. JLL’s latest Healthcare Real Estate Outlook report also identified that healthcare-related assets remain one of the most resilient commercial real estate sectors.Healthcare real estate investment trusts (Reits) provide access to healthcare-related properties at a more affordable quantum (think a board lot size of 100 units) and without the hassle of being a landlord (Reits have managers to manage assets, tenants and set the growth strategy).Healthcare S-Reits stay defensive with robust fundamentalsNotably, $ParkwayLife Reit(C2PU.SI)$$First Reit(AW9U.SI)$ are tw
Stock Splits: Understanding the Basics and the Impact on Chipotle Mexican Grill
In the dynamic world of investing, stock splits are a common event that often generates significant interest and sometimes confusion among investors. To navigate these waters, it’s essential to understand what stock splits are, their pros and cons, and how they might impact individual stocks like Chipotle Mexican Grill, which is undergoing a 50-for-1 stock split. $Chipotle Mexican Grill(CMG)$ What is a Stock Split? A stock split occurs when a company divides its existing shares into multiple new shares to boost the liquidity of the shares. While the number of shares outstanding increases, the total dollar value of the shares remains the same compared to pre-split amounts, because the split does not fundamentally change the company's value. Fo
The Meme Stock Mania: Why Investors Should Steer Clear of GameStop and Similar Stocks
In the world of investing, few phenomena have captured the public's imagination like the rise and fall of meme stocks. These stocks, often driven by social media hype rather than fundamentals, have created significant volatility in the market. GameStop (GME) is perhaps the most notorious example, and its dramatic story serves as a cautionary tale for investors. Here, we delve into what happened with GameStop, why investors should be wary of meme stocks, and offer insights into the dangers of speculative trading. $GameStop(GME)$ The GameStop Saga: A Cautionary Tale In late 2020 and early 2021, GameStop, a struggling brick-and-mortar video game retailer, became the epicenter of a trading frenzy. The stock's meteoric rise was largely fueled by a
28 June Q2 2024 Ended On Weaker Note Despite Strong Start
As we came to the last day of Q2 2024, the trading session have a strong start but retreated and closed on a weaker strength. Major indices, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, were up between 0.7% and 1.0% at their morning highs, reaching record territory. Except for the Russell 2000 (+0.5%), which saw a late surge due to the reconstitution of the Russell indices, leading to heavier-than-average trading volume, the major indices closed in the red. Report Show Increase in Real Disposable Personal Income and Spending A positive Personal Income and Spending Report for May, showing increases in real disposable personal income and real personal spending along with a moderation in inflation pressures, initially boosted Treasury yields lower and equity futures higher. Dow component
GeoVax (GOVX) : Strong Buy, Heading To $8 Target 🎯
$GeoVax Labs Inc(GOVX)$ In a report released today, Robert LeBoyer from Noble Financial reiterated a Buy rating on GeoVax Labs (GOVX – Research Report), with a price target of $6.00. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $3.55. LeBoyer covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Ocugen, GeoVax Labs, and Tonix Pharma. According to TipRanks, LeBoyer has an average return of -9.3% and a 26.48% success rate on recommended stocks. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for GeoVax Labs with a $7.00 average price target, implying a 97.18% upside from current levels. In a report released on June 18, H.C. Wainwright also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $8.00 price target. Based
$Rivian Automotive, Inc.(RIVN)$ rallied this week after news broke that Volkswagen would be injecting up to $5 billion in a new joint venture with Rivian, alleviating earlier worries over Rivian’s ability to sustain its bleeding operations and launches of its next-generation, mass-market SUVs. Nevertheless, the lofty run-up in valuation may have run ahead of its fundamentals amidst global sluggish demands for electric vehicles. Until it is able to demonstrate sustainable profitability, I would avoid falling prey to FOMO and risking to become the last person to hold the ball when the music ends. As if sluggish demands are not enough, the market has been weighed under expectation of higher-for-longer interest rates am
The Mixed Fortune of Meme Stocks Faraday Future and AMC
🌟🌟🌟There is never a dull moment when it comes to Meme stocks. One minute they are up sky high, the next minute they are down to the bottom of the ocean. $AMC Entertainment(AMC)$ had a great week. It closed up 4.1% on Friday and in the last 5 days, AMC has risen 10.9%. However it is still down 18% year todate and in 2023, it has plummeted 87%. Recently AMC has announced that it posted its highest attendance and admissions revenue during a weekend in 2024 - June 13 to June 16 at AMC Locations in the US and globally. In the US, more than 1 million people went to the movies each day on Friday, Saturday and again on Sunday on that weekend. The total US attendance at AMC Theatres was 3.8 million peo
As an avid follower and investor in$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ , I am excited to share my views on the recent developments in its stock price. Palantir has been one of my long-term holdings, and the recent technical movements have only reinforced my bullish outlook on the company. PLTR Daily Chart Over the past month, Palantir has been breaking out from a significant downtrend line that has been in place for quite some time. This breakout is crucial as it indicates a shift in market sentiment and potential for further upside. What is particularly encouraging is that after breaking out from the downtrend, the price has successfully held above the trend line even after a retest. This kind of price action i
Why NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF is an excellent ASX ETF Buy
🌟🌟🌟$BETASHARES NASDAQ 100 ETF(NDQ.AU)$ is one of the best performing Australian ETFs trading on the ASX. NDQ is currently up 19% year todate and in 2023, it has risen 28%. NDQ aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq 100 Index. The Nasdaq 100 comprises of 100 of the largest non financial companies listed on the Nasdaq market. You can say that NDQ is the Australian version of $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ . Like its US counterpart, NDQ has a strong focus on technology avd offers a diversified exposure to a high growth sector that is under represented in the Australian share market. When we look at the Top holdings within the NDQ, it includes the Magnifi
From a humble beginning to becoming a “make-or-break” factor for outperformance, $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ latest market roller coaster is a cautionary tale of the importance of the AI chip-maker in the $9.2 trillion US ETF complex. Nvidia's stock price skyrocketed more-than +2,000%, making a fund that lets people invest in Nvidia very popular. Even though Nvidia's price went down recently, people are buying and selling this fund, more than ever before. Within the ETF industry overall, greater exposure to Nvidia, has been a prime driver in separating winners from losers. Based on Bloomberg Intelligence, only 96 out of 2,000 equity ETFs with low-to-no exposure to Nvidia have managed to outperform the S&P 500 since Nvidia’s 2023 initial eruption as an
Have you been keeping track of all the economic reports out this week ? If you have not, then you have come to the right place. Below is a quick summary of all economic reports released so far. (see below) I think they are “music” to the Fed’s ears in their quest to bring US inflation back to 2%. It certainly looks like things are taking shape. All that is left is the missing jigsaw puzzle piece, that will be released on Fri, 28 Jun 2024’s morning - the personal consumption report (PCE) for May 2024. If the PCE report is able to show proof of even a -0.1% cooling, I think it will be the perfect “alibi” needed for US market to close June 2024 - the week, the month, the quarter and the half year on a “high”. US Consumer Confidence report - 25 June 2024 The Conference Board Consumer Confidenc
Tue, 25 June 2024. A days ago. I wrote a post on $Micron Technology(MU)$ and its forthcoming quarterly earnings results. Click here ! to read about it and repost. Wall Street expected its earnings to be above forecasts and MU did not disappoint. The results were released last evening after the bell, below are the details. Earnings vs LSEG forecast. Earnings per share: 62 cents adjusted vs. 51 cents expected Revenue: $6.81 billion vs. $6.67 billion expected Outlook. Micron said it expects: Earnings per share (adjusted): $1.08 adjusted vs $1.05 forecast. Revenue: $7.6 billion for current quarter. Analysts were expecting revenue of $7.6 billion. Net income: $332 million vs -$1.9 b
Tesla Short Institutions Cover on Elon Musk's Birthday
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ It's Friday roll time again, and as I was comparing various data points to calculate a suitable call/put spread range for next week, a major block trade flashed across:Closing $TSLA 20240816 185 CALL$ - 41,800 lots for $110 million in premiumOpening $TSLA 20240816 200 CALL$ - 53,800 lots for $95.827MRegular readers know there has been a major institution selling calls at resistance levels against Tesla for the past two quarters.In Q1 they sold the 200 calls, in Q2 the 185 calls - sized in the tens of thousands of lots. For a capital force of this magnitude, it's hard to say if they predict f
Do you think you have any talents for stock trading? Successful stock investors often possess unique traits that set them apart.One key talent is individualism. Renowned investors like John Neff, George Soros, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger have their own distinct philosophies and are not easily influenced by popular opinion or external noise.Another essential talent is rationality and objectivity. Many people struggle to evaluate situations without bias, but successful investors can objectively assess companies and their own decisions.Persistence is also crucial; maintaining a long-term investment perspective requires the ability to stay committed despite market fluctuations.Additionally, qualities like courage, decisiveness, and patience are important and can be developed over time.
2024 H1: The Top 10 Most Popular HK Stocks in Tiger Community!
In the first half of 2024, Hong Kong stocks staged a remarkable turnaround, reversing the previous four consecutive years of decline. But due to macroeconomic challenges, geopolitical tensions, and high US interest rates, the $HSI(HSI)$ only managed a modest 4% gain.Despite the lackluster performance of the overall market, some sectors shined brightly, especially internet, high-dividend stocks, and overseas expansion, delivering good returns to investors.Here are the top 10 most popular Hong Kong stocks in Tiger Community in the first half of 2024:1. $XIAOMI-W(01810)$In March 2024, Xiaomi unveiled its first car, priced at a stunningly low 215,900 yuan, lower than market expectations, blowing the internet
My annual goals have hit a few bumps, especially with my investment plans. 😕 However, I remain optimistic about $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ turning profitable. 💰 My reading plan is better than I imagined, though I still have 5 books left to tackle. 📚 I hope that through my studies, I can make my investments smoother and more certain. 📈 I've already planned my travels for the second half of the year, and the first half has been enriching with meetups and trips with friends. 🌍 For someone who loves to have fun, serious reading poses a greater challenge. 🤔 But I believe in myself and am determined to achieve my annual goals. 💪✨Happy Tiger’s birthday and also cheers to my youth in the first half of 2024!
How Did the Top 10 Most Popular AU Stocks Perform in H1 2024?
In the first half of the year, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ rose by 2.33%, closing at 7767.50. Although it lagged behind S&P 500, some stocks that Tiger Brokers users are most concerned with hit new highs or showed significant gains.1. $BHP GROUP LTD(BHP.AU)$ fell by 13%BHP is the largest miner of ASX, is a global resources company, engaged in the mining of copper, iron ore, and coal. After reaching historic highs last December, BHP has experienced continuous declines in the first half of this year. Its plunge is closely linked to a more than 10% drop in iron ore prices.Investors have been selling off the mining company due to concerns over weakening iron ore prices and anticipated ongoing economic s
2024H1:Top 10 Most Popular US Stocks in Tiger Community!
In the first half of 2024, although the Federal Reserve did not start a rate-cutting cycle, U.S. stocks are still rising thanks to firm 📈 macro data and AI 🤖-led market trends.However, it is worth noting that tech stocks performed much better than the broader market, especially the big tech stocks led by NVIDIA, which contributed almost all of the index's gains, while the indexes other than the big tech stocks saw outflows, thus making trading more concentrated.The two most important features are: 1. reporting technology stocks 👨💻👩💻 and 2. speculative meme stocks 😸.Here are the 10 most popular U.S. stocks in the Tiger community for the first half of 2024:1. Tesla (TSLA) 🚗🔋Tesla experienced several key events in the first half of 2024. The company's performance encountered a number of cha