October is generally not considered the best time to invest in U.S. stocks. Historically, this month has seen declines and even market crashes. However, investing in resilient companies that can weather bull and bear markets is always wise. This includes biotech stocks.Let’s take a closer look at two biotech firms that fit this description: $Amgen(AMGN)$ and $Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX)$.1. $Amgen(AMGN)$ Amgen has faced revenue challenges in recent years. In Q2, the company reported a 20% increase in revenue to $8.4 billion. However, excluding the impact of its acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics, organic growth was just 5%. While this is decent for a biotech gi
As I expected, $TSLA chose not to unveil a $25K-$30K$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ compact at this time out of concern that such an announcement would Osborne Model 3 sales until the TSLA Compact was ready for launch. Also, the event was “We, Robot” and not “We, Car.” We continue to expect the TSLA Compact to launch in 2025/1H, as reiterated by Elon on the TSLA 2Q earnings call on July 23.
On October 10, $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ held a data center event to launch the MI325X AI accelerator and several networking chips.However, despite the promising products, AMD's stock only briefly rose toward the end of the morning session, then continued to decline throughout the day, closing down about 4%, marking a two-day drop to its lowest closing price in a week. This is AMD's biggest intraday and closing drop since September 3.One would expect the launch of powerful AI chips to be a positive move, especially since AMD's new products are going up against $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ 's highly anticipated Blackwell architecture chips. Why did AMD's stock keep falling?Media reports suggest that the decline
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Okay so here is my $TSLA 10/10 recap: High level — very impressed with the roadmap and progress on the cybercab and Optimus. However, we didn’t get enough details. There really was little mention of specifics or timelines. Going into the event, I personally felt that details + product updates would get the street excited because they could begin creating higher valuation models. Product updates with no timelines would lead the street to not having much to work with. Tesla is showing what the future will look like and I think that future will result in a very valuable company. However, in the short term, we have no updates on when the $25K vehicle will begin production, if cybercab actual
Fed Rate Cut Expectations Hold Despite Higher Core Inflation; Markets Eye Key Chinese Stimulus
Despite September’s higher-than-expected core inflation figures, several Federal Reserve policymakers signaled that they remain on track to continue easing rates. This sentiment, along with strong jobs data from the prior week, has traders pricing in a roughly 80% chance of a quarter-point rate cut at the upcoming November meeting. Meanwhile, Chinese equities are ending the week on a sour note, as investors await a key weekend briefing where Beijing is expected to announce fresh fiscal stimulus measures to revive its slowing economy. Fed Officials Steady in the Face of Core Inflation Uptick Higher Core Inflation Doesn't Deter Fed Policymakers September’s inflation report showed a slight uptick in core inflation, rising to 3.3% year over year, compared to 3.2% in August. The monthly core in
Factset Inisghts: How Will Financials Sector Start This Earnings Season?
Financials sector will be a focal point for the market.Notable companies including $Bank of America(BAC)$ , $Citigroup(C)$ , $Goldman Sachs(GS)$, $JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$, $Morgan Stanley(MS)$, and $Wells Fargo(WFC)$, will release earnings on this Friday or next week.Financial sector is projected to experience a slight year-over-year earnings decline of -0.4%.Bank industry is expected to decline -12% in earnings, contributing significantly to the overall sector decline. Excluding the Banks industry, it would yield a 6.9% growth rate for Financials.A
US markets fell after a weak CPI report and unemployment claims reached a new high for the year; Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rebounded due to Chinese central bank liquidity measures. 🇺🇸 US S&P 500 Index: -0.19% 🇺🇸 US Nasdaq Index: -0.05% 🇪🇺 EU Stoxx 600 Index: -0.17% 🇯🇵 Japan Nikkei 225 Index: 0.26% 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Hang Seng Index: 2.98% 🇨🇳 China CSI 300 Index: 1.09% 🇸🇬 Singapore STI: -0.29% Wall Street closed lower, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Indexes down -0.2% and -0.1%, respectively, as investors reacted to September inflation data that exceeded expectations and an increase in unemployment claims, seeking signs about the health of the US economy and interest rate trends. September's US core CPI rose more than expected, increasing from a previous 3.2% year-on-year to 3.3%
$Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ has long been seen as $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$’s primary competitor in the semiconductor space, particularly as both companies vie for a larger share of the AI hardware market. With the unveiling of the MI325X AI accelerator at their recent "Advancing AI" event, AMD hoped to showcase its potential to disrupt Nvidia’s near-total dominance. However, the market’s reaction—sending AMD stock down more than 4% on the day—tells a different story. This leaves us asking: Does AMD have a real chance of catching up to Nvidia? From my perspective, it’s clear that while AMD remains a formidable player in areas like CPUs and traditional GPUs, it still faces significant hurdles when it comes to A
$CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.(CRWD)$ showed a strong performance with a gain of 5.56%. The positive movement was attributed to the company's resilience and recovery from earlier technical outages, which was well-received by investors.The Current Candle chart shows it definitely Looks Like The Start of a Breakout With Solid Volume... Bull Trap??According to Luis Carlos, Elliottwave Technical Analyst @X, who has 12 years experiences on Capital Market, Futures, Commodities and FX: $CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.(CRWD)$ is developing wave ((B)) higher. It needs to continue to $346 - 379 area where the stocks should see a reaction lower to resume lower in wave ((C)). If the stock does not react lower from this area,
Why HSI and China markets are the next big opportunities.
This article is written by Shernice, if you like my article please hit the like button. $HSI(HSI)$ $Trip.com Group Limited(TCOM)$ $MEITUAN-W(03690)$ $JD-SW(09618)$ $Alibaba(BABA)$ Let's dive deeper into the China stock market. A key metric, the Buffett Indicator, reveals a stark contrast between the US and China. While the US sits at an alarming 198%, China's ratio is just 36% - far below the fair value of 100%. Even after recent gains, China's Buffett Indicator remains remarkably low. The price-to-earnings ratio tel
This week, Hong Kong stocks experienced a significant downturn, with the $HSI(HSI)$ dropping by 6.53%, which has certainly dampened the spirits of restless investors.Hong Kong, A-shares DeclineOn the first day after the National Day holiday, the State Council Information Office held a press conference to discuss how to "systematically implement a package of incremental policies to solidly promote an upward economic structure and ensure continuous positive development." There was a lot of anticipation surrounding this meeting, as many hoped to hear detailed stimulus plans. However, it turned out to be merely an informational session, with no new policies announced. As a result, both Hong Kong and A-shares plummeted, marking the end of the recent bul
Tesla’s Robotaxi Event: Bold Vision, But Investor Patience Wears Thin
Tesla's highly anticipated "We, Robot" event showcased the company's ambition in the autonomous vehicle space, but the market reaction was lukewarm, as reflected in the stock's 1.8% drop in overnight trading after an earlier 5% surge. The event failed to meet investors' high expectations, leading to disappointment and uncertainty. Several factors contributed to this decline, signalling both short-term market sentiment and long-term concerns. Thin on Details, Long on Promises Tesla unveiled two key products during the event: the Cybercab, a two-seater driverless taxi, and the Robovan, a larger autonomous vehicle. While these announcements had the potential to excite investors, the presentation lacked critical details—especially concerning pricing, production timelines, and technological rea
Buffett's Bold Yen Bond Move: Investing Opportunities in Japan's Market Surge
Overview of Global Markets Global markets are currently in a state of flux as investors watch closely for economic cues. Recent actions by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in Japan have reignited investor interest in Japanese assets, particularly as the issuance of a ¥2.818 trillion bond hints at potential expansion in Japanese equities. The broader market is reacting with cautious optimism as key developments from Japan’s economy intersect with stable U.S. and European markets. Meanwhile, in Japan, the spotlight is on the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) evolving monetary policy, which could have significant implications for investment strategies. Japan: Debt Issuance and Equity Potential Buffett’s issuance of a multi-tranche yen bond, ranging from 3 to 30 years, is one of the largest since 2019.
Buffett’s Strategic Move: Opportunity in Bank of America
Overview of the Market Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ has recently reduced its stake in Bank of America (BAC)$Bank of America(BAC)$ to below 10%, signaling a significant shift. This reduction has allowed Berkshire to avoid rapid disclosure of its future trades, giving Buffett the flexibility to make slower disclosures. The sale, which began in mid-July, has netted Berkshire Hathaway around $10.5 billion. Analysts speculate that this move may alleviate concerns among investors and possibly give the stock renewed momentum after underperforming during the sell-off period. With the U.S. Federal Reserve'
Tesla's Asia Market Time Fell After the Robottaxi Show. Some Reasons and My Trend Views
I watched the Tesla press conference with many stock friends.Replay link from Tiger . $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ plans to first provide fully automatic and unsupervised FSD function vehicles for Model 3 and Model Y in California and Texas, and Cybercab is expected to be put into production before 2077. Musk is now "very optimistic about the schedule". In the past, he said that "more than 1 million self-driving taxis can be put on the road" within a year. In addi
I opened $Boeing(BA)$ ,Some thoughts to share with this long term position. Price target to accumulate Boeing in tranches below $150. I am expecting Boeing to begin recovering in 2025 and beyond. Overall optimistic about increased aircraft deliveries, especially as production rates improve. The company’s defense and space divisions, along with its commercial airplane backlog, provide solid long-term growth potential. Forecasts for 2025 for Boeing could rise to between $170 and $190 per share, with more bullish scenarios projecting even higher prices. In the long term, by 2030, Boeing could see significant gains if it successfully navigates its current challenges.
I opened $DE VERTICAL 241115 PUT 380.0/PUT 370.0$ ,I am taking the position that the share price is staying above $380. In the weekly chart or daily chart, the 50 or 200 moving averages coincide at $383. Hence, I view that $383 is a strong support. Therefore, I have decided to open the bull put spread. Risk: $1000, potential reward: $140. I will exit if price drops to $385 after 8 Nov. Or, take profit if share price reaches $414 (provided the trade is profitable).
I opened $GOOG 20241101 155.0 PUT$ ,I think goog is undervalue. Currently, price looks oversold and is trading around the 200 moving average ($161.24). I am long term bullish on goog and I have an existing bull call spread, $170/$190 expiring on 17 Jan 2025. While waiting for price to go up, I have decided to open this position. Will roll this position if price drops below $155. Or close to take profit if >70% premium collected or before 28 Oct.