Overview: Market Response to Tariff Proposals The broader markets are responding cautiously as potential tariffs on Chinese imports resurface under the Trump administration. This policy shift has rekindled interest in U.S.-based e-commerce giants, especially Amazon, as investors assess how tariffs could impact competition. Shares of Amazon $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ have shown initial gains, reflecting optimism that tariffs might strengthen its competitive position against low-cost rivals. However, other major e-commerce platforms, particularly those dependent on low-cost imports, are seeing mixed reactions as they brace for potential price hikes and supply chain adjustments. Amazon's Competitive Edge Against Tem
Energy Stocks Surge with Prospects of Policy Shift under Trump
Overview: Markets Look to Energy as Policy Changes Loom The market is showing increased interest in energy stocks, driven by speculations that a return of Donald Trump to the presidency could lead to significant policy shifts favoring the natural gas and broader fossil fuel industries. Investors are particularly focused on liquified natural gas (LNG) exporters and producers, anticipating that Trump’s potential policies could remove barriers currently in place under Biden’s administration. Coterra Energy $Coterra Energy Inc.(CTRA)$ , with recent strategic acquisitions, has been highlighted as a key stock to watch in this context. While markets remain cautious overall due to economic uncertainty, energy stocks are experiencing renewed investor
Q3 Earnings Digest! Disney is in Another Upward Trend?
On November 14, $Walt Disney(DIS)$ reported its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter financial results, which exceeded market expectations overall and is gradually regaining growth momentum after a challenging period.Financial performance vs. expectationsSpecific financials are as follows:Total revenue: $22.57 billion, up 6% year-over-year, beating estimates of $22.35 billion;Adjusted EPS: $1.14, beating estimates of $1.10;Streaming business: revenue up 15 percent to $5.78 billion, operating profit of $321 millionMotion Picture: Earnings of $316 million, a turnaround from a year ago.Guidance: Adjusted EPS is expected to grow in the "high single digits" in 2025, beating market expectations of 4%, and earnings growth should reach double digits in 2026 and cont
$Micron Technology(MU)$ Discounted stock with strong forecast and fundamentals at a forward P/E of 11.14 compared to NVDA forward P/E of 42.71 Market is losing steam from buying too much bitcoin over the week. Micron with the previous strong quarter revenue and forecast, the need for memory chips for AI memory remains strong especially when Nvidia has pushed SK for faster production. Based on past trading record, there aren’t any other factors that affects the short and long term prospect of Micron. This dip is a good buying opportunity with a strong reversal by next week. Technically analysis is not just about looking at one indicator. And also the fact that whenever MU breaks below MA50 after a strong earnings, it
Powell Dashes Hopes for Rate Cuts, Markets Close Lower 🇺🇸 S&P 500 Index: -0.59% 📉 🇺🇸 Nasdaq Index: -0.64% 📉 🇪🇺 Stoxx 600 Index: 1.11% 📈 🇯🇵 Nikkei 225 Index: -0.48% 📉 🇭🇰 Hang Seng Index: -1.94% 📉 🇨🇳 CSI 300 Index: -1.73% 📉 🇸🇬 Straits Times Index: 0.79% 📈 • U.S. stock markets declined after Jerome Powell suggested the Fed does not need to rush into rate cuts, as the economy remains resilient. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell by -0.6%. • Chinese stocks plunged, with the Hang Seng Index and CSI 300 Index falling by -1.9% and -1.7%, respectively. Tech stocks were the main drag, with Tencent's share price dropping slightly despite mixed earnings results. 💡 Upcoming Events: 💡 • Friday will see the release of U.S. core retail sales month-on-month, EU economic forecasts, Chinese industrial
As one of the more "resilient" Chinese stocks in this rally, $Bilibili Inc.(BILI)$ has naturally attracted investors with a greater appetite for risk, and the market's expectations for the company's performance were quite full, leading to strong trading.However, on November 14th after the announcement of Q3 results, the company fell 12.6%, to some extent, is the early pricing of funds due to high expectations, at the same time, the market on the uncertainty of future performance, the company continued to maintain high growth is still a concern.Investors are generally concerned about management's articulation of its future growth strategy in the conference call, and how it will respond to the increasingly competitive market.Really, from a performan
Mapletree Industrial Trust's 2Q FY24/25 Result Review
$Mapletree Ind Tr(ME8U.SI)$ Basic Profile & Key Statistics Key Indicators Performance Highlight Gross revenue, NPI, distribution to unitholders, and DPU have improved YoY mainly due to contributions from the Osaka Data Centre acquired in September 2023 and better performance across the portfolio. Distribution declared by joint venture has declined significantly YoY due to higher borrowing costs. All in all, the amount available for distribution and DPU have improved slightly YoY amid the similar distribution from divestment gain. Rental Reversion The weighted average rental reversion is at 10.7%. Acquisition On 29 October, MIT completed the acquisition of a second property in Japan. Asset Enhancement Initiative Year to date, sol
Is this a rock solid rule? The Put/Call ratio indicates
The Put/Call ratio indicates a higher number of call options traded relative to put options. When it reaches extreme levels it acts aa a contrarian indicator, some events are highlighted in the chart.The current level is comparable to July’s.Is this a rock solid rule? No, but it is what I mentioned in yesterday’s $.SPX(.SPX)$ post about this bearish signal. $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$$Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$$iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$ ImageSPX - Retest of the 5DMA + Bearish Cross in StochasticAt this point the indecisive candle precedes a fall, which it is the most likely scenario There is a contrarian indicator thoug
14 Nov Market Moved Lower As Sluggish Stretch Continued After The Post-Election Rally
Major indices moved lower on Thursday (14 Nov) with losses across the board.We saw S&P 500 went down by 0.60%, NASDAQ declined 0.64% and DJIA dropped 0.47%, while Russell 2000 underperformed with a 1.4% loss. This sluggish stretch for the U.S. stock market continued after a big post-election rally. The selling was driven by normal consolidation efforts after a significant run in equities following the election. Despite the losses, the Russell 2000 remains 3.4% higher than its close before the election results. Economic Data On Thursday Morning Fuel Ongoing Profit-Taking Activity Thursday morning’s economic data like the wholesale prices and jobless claims which came in largely as expected. October Producer Price Index (PPI) indicated rising inflation at the wholesale level, while weekl
Why We Should Continue To Stay Invested Despite Stocks Pullback?
On Thursday (14 Nov), stocks experienced a slight pullback, with the S&P 500 closing 0.60% lower. The market has continued to fluctuate after its record-breaking rally fueled by the presidential election and an FOMC interest rate cut. Probabilities For Dec Rate Cut Of 25 Basis Point Drop Significantly Data on Thursday (14 Nov) Morning on wholesale prices and jobless claims came in largely as expected. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in his first appearance since the central bank cut its benchmark rate last week, expressed confidence inflation would continue to decline toward the Fed's target, but that the path would be "sometimes bumpy." The economy, he added, "is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates." If we looked at the FedWatch, the probabilities
1. $.SPX(.SPX)$ - Getting Ready to Fill the First GapThe bearish crossover in the Stochastic and the complacency level in the put/call ratio warned well about today’s decline.Continuation is very likely, the daily candle is bearish, and the $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ is bouncy.2. $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ - Getting Ready to Fill the First GapThe evening star mentioned last week has been validated in slow-motion. The minimum destination for this pullback is the 10DMA, considering the breach to the 5DMA.Image3. $iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$ : Getting Ready to Fill the Big gapCan the 10DMA act as support activating a bounce? Sure
I opened 4 lot(s) $GME 20250117 70.0 CALL$ ,GME has rallied suddenly. Suddenly GME is in play again. Being a meme stock it's safer to enter with higher margin of safety. Hence decision to enter at call $70 strike. Will have flexibility to adjust if position moves against me
I opened $TSLA 20241122 360.0 CALL$ ,Sold another covered call on my tsla shares as price made a lower low I believe tsla is pulling back after a very nice pump which is healthy this will give investors a better entry. 300 will be the next support level and below that is $270 if price drops to $270 it would be a gift
$Walt Disney(DIS)$ recently reported its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, narrowly beating analyst expectations. The entertainment giant posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14, surpassing the forecast of $1.10. Revenue came in at $22.57 billion, slightly above the expected $22.45 billion. Although these numbers suggest a modest improvement, my analysis suggests that the underlying issues with Disney remain unresolved, making it a challenging investment prospect moving forward. Disney’s entertainment segment showed impressive growth this quarter, with revenue increasing by 14% year over year to $10.83 billion. The company capitalized on a strong box office performance over the summer, led by Pixar’s Inside Out 2, which became the highest-g
I opened $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ ,Buying Google (Alphabet) stock may be attractive due to its dominance in the digital advertising market, benefiting from continuous growth in online ad spending. Google’s ecosystem, spanning search, YouTube, cloud computing, and Android, provides multiple revenue streams. The company’s investments in AI and machine learning, including advancements in generative AI, have the potential to redefine various industries and enhance user experiences. Alphabet’s Google Cloud division is growing rapidly, competing with AWS and Microsoft Azure, while Waymo, its autonomous vehicle subsidiary, could revolutionize transportation. Alphabet also maintains a strong financial position, providing flexibility for future innovation
Masa Hugs Jensen: Regret Selling NVIDIA Too Early?
Masayoshi Son has a keen eye for investments, having invested early in both NVIDIA and Alibaba. However, he exited too early and still feels some regret.Masayoshi Son once came close to becoming $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$’s largest shareholder, holding nearly 5% of the company. However, a few years ago, he sold all his NVIDIA shares for less than $4 billion. Had he held on until now, those shares would be worth approximately $180 billion—far exceeding his investment returns from Alibaba.On the other hand, if investors hadn’t taken profits in time, investors might have faced losses. Do you think choosing the right entry point or the right exit point is more important?Is selling too early more painful than missing out?Leave your comments and join the topic
Two Updates: Nvidia Earnings Expectations Around $160, Tesla Naked Call Sellers Take Losses and Exit$Nvidia (NVDA)$Expecting NVDA to close this week around $140-$150, with initial earnings projections above $160.According to new open interest data, large traders have started positioning for next week's earnings report, adding predominantly bullish options exposure overall.Three notable option trade groups:The largest new Opening positions were the December $180 and $190 calls:$NVDA 20241220 180.0 CALL$ - Opened 25,000 contracts$NVDA 20241220 190.0 CALL$ - Opened 25,000 contractsThe directional bias is unclea