🌟🌟🌟Double Happiness in the US market s - New President Elect Trump and Feds Rate Cut! That is the perfect recipe for the US markets to rise. Google$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ has risen 2.4% on Thursday trading and a nice 6.3% in the past 5 days. Donald Trump's decisive win on Tuesday is great news for Big Tech especially Google. CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated Trump on his victory and said that the US is in a golden age of American innovation and commited to working with Trump's administration to help bring benefits to everyone. Donald Trump has expressed reluctance about breaking up Google. Google is currently facing 2 Justice Department Antitrust cases. One case i
Which Crypto Stocks As Bitcoin Attempt To Cross $80,000 This Week
At time of this writing, we saw Bitcoin crossing $75,000 and Bitcoin hits an all-time high of $76,203 as Donald Trump's re-election boosts hopes for pro-crypto regulation. There have been continued growth being anticipated by traders and investors, with experts predicting further gains for Bitcoin and the crypto market as regulatory conditions shift in favor. But I would like to use data to tell us the story and trend and how Bitcoin could cross $80,000 this week. Which crypto stocks would benefit better than the others? Promising Good Increase In Daily Exchange Volume (7DMA) Bitcoin is projected to break the $80,000 mark this week, fueled by investor confidence following Trump’s re-election. The crypto market overall is experiencing a surge, with other digital assets, like Ethereum and So
07 Nov Market Continue Rally From Wednesday. Tech Stocks Still Strong
The post-election rally continue to extend on Thursday (07 Nov), we saw major U.S. indices reaching their new all-time highs, this was also helped by the Federal Reserve matched investor expectations by announcing a quarter-point cut to its benchmark interest rate. Both S&P 500 and NASDAQ was up 0.74% and 1.51% respectively reaching the intraday and closing record highs, while the DJIA closed lower after hitting an all-time high during Thursday's session. Fed Quarter-Point Cut Matched Investors Expectations After the two-day Fed meeting of its policy committee, Fed has commented in a statement that "the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are roughly in balance," this is the same language from its September statement. Fed reiterated that future decisions would be guid
$Qualcomm(QCOM)$ Profit Taking Routine Based on the volatility indicators of QCOM and the inverse relationship with NVDA and AMD, most investors are taking profits to position for cheap AMD recovery and to position for NVDA’s earning calls. With the strong guidance ahead beating estimates, we think that QCOM will continue to rise after the initial profit taking session for today is over. Upside potential of 185-190 is clear given that the certainty of the current quarter is established, we anticipate traders to rotate back later next week. With such a strong results and currently cheap price relative to historical price, QCOM is still a good stock to hold. Similarly, AMD suffers an even crazier drop after earnings b
Intel Surges Past Short-Term Target: Analyzing the Drivers Behind the Rally and the Road Ahead
At the time of writing (Nov 07, 2024, EST), Intel ( $Intel(INTC)$ ) shares have surged 4.85% to $26.27, following a significant $7.42 rise in the previous trading session. This surge can be attributed to a confluence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This increase has exceeded the market’s prior short-term target of $25, leading to an important question: What factors have driven this rally, and what can investors expect next? Intrinsic Factors: Intel's Internal Strengths and Recent Performance 1. Revitalized Product Line and AI Integration Intel has recently made strides in revitalizing its product lineup, especially with the advancements in its AI and data-centric offerings. This pivot towards AI, alongside traditional semiconductor manufacturi
Buffett’s Record Cash Pile and Apple Sell-Off: Is a Bear Market Looming?
Warren Buffett’s reduction in Apple holdings ( $Apple(AAPL)$ ) and Berkshire Hathaway’s ( $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ ) record cash pile of $325.2 billion signal an interesting stance, given Apple’s historic role as a core holding for Berkshire. This shift raises questions about Apple's "moat" and the potential for a broader market shift, given Buffett's cautious cash build-up. 1. Has Apple’s Moat Diminished? Apple’s moat remains largely intact in several ways, but it faces challenges: Ecosystem Stickiness: Apple’s ecosystem of devices and services (iPhone, iPad, Mac, wearables, and services like iCloud and Apple Music) creates significant customer loyalty. This ecosystem is Apple’s core moat, making it
AI Barometer. $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ has been the center of attention of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As per financial experts’ opinions, its earnings are seen as a key indicator of the health of the AI industry. According to Reuters, the 2nd most valuable company in the world, dominates the AI chip design & software market, with a whooping market share of 80% to 95%. Below charts the rise of Nvidia’s quarterly earnings from Q1 2021 to Q2 2025. Q2 Earnings Recap. On 28 Aug 2024, Nvidia reported $30 billion in Q2 revenue for FY 2025. (see above) It has (again) exceeded Wall Street estimates of $28.7 billion by about +4.5%. This beat on earnings estimates arrived at a crucial time, as Wall Street analysts have begun to question: If the cu
Learning the Zen of Chasing Rallies from Option Whales
Tonight's FOMC meeting has Powell sweating, as the man representing high inflation is coming back. Looks like next year's rate cut plans need to be re-evaluated.However, based on CME's FedWatch tool, the most likely outcome tonight is a 25bps rate hike if no surprises.On Wednesday night, the S&P 500 jumped 2.53% to close at 5,936 - just a stone's throw from 6,000. The burning question on everyone's mind is whether to chase further upside, and how to manage potential pullbacks.For QQQ, the whales outlined a conservative put spread strategy:Buy $QQQ 20250117 500.0 PUT$ for 23,000 contractsSell $QQQ 20250620 510.0 PUT$ for 23,000 contractsIt's widely ac
Why E.l.f. Beauty's Stellar Earnings Signal a Potential Trend Reversal
$e.l.f. Beauty Inc.(ELF)$’s recent earnings report delivered a major surprise to the market, with a 40% increase in sales that sent shares soaring nearly 20% in after-hours trading. After the stock experienced a dramatic drop of over 50% following a double-top pattern earlier this year, this exceptional earnings performance may signal the beginning of a bullish reversal. With full-year guidance raised and robust growth driven by strategic appeal across generations, E.l.f. might be set for a renewed uptrend. In its second fiscal quarter, E.l.f. surpassed both revenue and earnings expectations: Adjusted Earnings Per Share: $0.77 versus $0.43 expected Revenue: $301 million versus $286 million expected This 40% increase in sales, which rose from $216 m
FOMC Rate Cut Tonight! Can S&P Hit 6000 This Friday?
After US election results, investors are now turning their attention to today’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision.Powell will avoid answering election-related questions, striving to remain politically neutral. Typically, the Fed announces its rate decision in the early hours of Thursday, but this time it has been postponed to Friday to distance it from political events.The market widely expects a 25 basis point rate cut, but the key lies in the Fed’s policy guidance. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, there is a 97% probability of a 25 bps cut in November.1. Will "Trump trade" lead to reflation?Trump's victory signals faster economic growth and higher inflation. Trump’s proposed tax cuts and deficit spending could lead to reflation. He has also considered replacing the Fed leadership
All-Time Highs: Will Stock Market's Next Trend Be Elections or AI?
After Trump’s election victory yesterday, US stocks $.SPX(.SPX)$ hit all-time highs across the board. Plus, there are some standout stars from this earnings season that shouldn’t be overlooked. Check out this week’s 'New Highs' column!1. $Morgan Stanley(MS)$ closed at $131.49 with a year-to-date increase of 41.01%. During his campaign, Trump expressed an intention to reduce corporate tax rates from 21% to 15%, which would be positive news for the banking industry. With lower tax rates, bank profits would naturally rise, boosting investor confidence. Trump has also advocated for reducing regulatory burdens, allowing the banking industry to operate in a more relaxed environment. 2.
Trump Reclaims Presidency, BTC Stocks Skyrocket, Leveraged ETFs in Focus
The price of $Bitcoin(BTC.USD.CC)$ soared to a new all-time high before the election results were finalized. Data from CoinGlass indicates that Bitcoin's value climbed to the significant milestone of $75,000 on Wednesday, marking an increase of over 10%. This surpasses the previous peak of $73,797.68 set on March 14. [Cool]Not just Bitcoin, but also DOGE, a favorite of Musk's, has experienced a substantial surge. The individual renowned for his expertise in rockets has once again made a wise investment choice.Cryptocurrency-related stocks have also shown varied movements. US-based cryptocurrency concept stocks continued their sharp upward trajectory on Wednesday. By the end of trading on Wednesday, the market saw significant shifts:
Selling covered call options (sell covered call) is a strategy adopted by many large funds. It can also be used by retail investors in the US stock market.You can get income while holding it. This strategy is very suitable for stocks that have long-term positions, but they have not moved but they are not in a bearish position recently or are in a bearish position recently. It can be a good strategy for mature investors to roll over when holding some targets for a long time. Income comparison Assume that investors hold 200 shares of Amazon from January 1 to December 17, 2021 If there is no operation during the holding period, the final total assets will be USD 675,484 If the covered call strategy is carried out, it will be operated once a week; if 100 shares are sold after the exercise, ano
Investing vs. Speculating—How Do You Balance the Two?
Welcome to Thursday Special![LOL]With the U.S. election season and earnings reports heating up, the market's energy is through the roof, and many stocks are climbing! Take a look at your own portfolio—are your top performers driven by long-term investments, or were they more speculative plays?There’s no absolute right or wrong between investing and speculating. At the end of the day, it’s all about profit and loss.Some say:Investing is earning from a company’s growth in value, while speculation profits from market dynamics and trading counterparts.Investing aims for steady, long-term returns, while speculating chases short-term, high-reward gains.So, how do you divide your portfolio between these two approaches? What’s your balance?🎁PrizesComment Rewards:All valid comments on the following
$BigBear.ai Holdings(BBAI)$ Big Bear miss sales projection but Profit margin is better than what they had predicted. You prefer to meet the projection sales & losses at $0.07/Share instead of $0.05/Share reported. BIG BEAR is on track. Give them another 1 year, should be doing fine.
$DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$ $DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD(D05.SI)$ What a run by DBS today 😲 💪 Is this part of Spill over of Post Trump Election effects [Chuckle] [Chuckle] [Chuckle] or coincidentally Good Earnings Report or Just pure superb timing for both[Helpless] What ever the reasons -> Congratulations 🎉 to All Shareholders 🎉. Now maybe 🤔 there will be investors asking..."When is $50 dollar 💰le ......." Wait patiently.. Soon soon 😉.... This $50 target 🎯 ball will be thrown into the hands of CEO Assigned [Chuckle] [Chuckle] [Chuckle] Instead, I will be
$Bit Digital, Inc.(BTBT)$ Early this year I wanted to buy gold as this year is Dragon year where I told myself 12 years ago. Throughout my many years of observation, gold will usually hit the highest in Dragon year due to highest marriages and childbirth and gold will be bought for gifts and dowries. But invested in Bitcoin instead as they say will go up this year due to halving and esitmated it will hit $100k this year. Moreover, it was also reported this year in China that there would be a decrease in marriages this year due to its economic slowdown and thus I thought that less Chinese will buy gold this year. However, Gold price has gone up 30% this year while Bitcoin remains flat until today where I saw