All-Time High: Do You Know These US Stocks Up Over 50% YTD?
U.S. stocks have been hitting new all-time highs recently, with some names making repeat appearances. Stocks like MSFT, PLTR, OKLO, and PM were featured in our list last week and have continued to rise this week. We also see some new faces this time, such as ASTS and Spotify. Will you be adding these stocks to your watchlist — or are you already on board?1. $Circle Internet Corp.(CRCL)$ hit a new high of $165.60 with a stunning YTD gain of 381.13%. As the first publicly listed stablecoin issuer, Circle is being dubbed the “first stablecoin stock,” especially after the GENIUS Act passed as expected. Its strong 2024 revenue of $1.7 billion, 99% derived from interest on USDC reserves.The stablecoin spread, investing customer funds in short-term Treas
💰 Stocks Heating Up Today (June 18, 2025): Must-Know News and Trading Goldmines 🎁
The stock market is alive and kicking on June 18, 2025, with a whirlwind of news and price swings setting the stage for some serious trading action. From oil spikes to dividend declarations, here’s your rundown of what’s moving the needle today, the stocks you need on your radar, and the trading opportunities waiting to be seized. Buckle up—this is going to be a wild ride! 1. What’s Shaking the Market? Top News and Stocks to Watch Oil Prices Surge on Geopolitical Heat: The Israel-Iran conflict is in its sixth day, and President Trump’s military rhetoric has pushed oil prices up 6% to $75 a barrel. Energy heavyweights like ExxonMobil ( $Exxon Mobil(XOM)$ ) (up 2%) and Chevron ( $Chevron(CVX)$ ) (up 3%) are r
I. Performance and Valuation of Global Equity Indices Data Sources: Bloomberg, Tiger Asset Management Key Highlights ◼ Last week, global capital markets continued to fluctuate, with major global indices showing mixed performance, though the movements were relatively modest. Non-U.S. markets such as Nikkei, Emerging Markets, and Greater China generally posted positive returns. In contrast, the three major U.S. indices all declined to varying degrees, but the drop was mostly within 1%. ◼ Last week, the China-U.S.-U.K. trilateral economic and trade talks concluded. Although both sides claimed substantial progress, no concrete or detailed documents were released. Market expectations for this meeting were low to begin with, and as long as discussions returned to the outcomes of the Geneva talks
Note: $Gold - main 2508(GCmain)$$XAU/USD(XAUUSD.FOREX)$ 18th 14:00 EST: The Fed FOMC announces its interest rate resolution and a summary of economic expectations! Gold has now been oscillating repeatedly for two days, as news of the Iran-Israel conflict wanes. Gold is not coming out in a better direction! But repeated oscillations are more conducive to friends who like to conduct short-term trading! But the interest rate resolution will be announced today! Personally, I think it will keep interest rates unchanged! Will be in favour of the strengthening of the dollar, suppressing gold! Technical: gold is still in the overbought state, the key resistance 3403-05 has never broken through, the d
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some option strategies with you!1. $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ All Roads Pointing to a $900 Price Target this year. 📈META formed a strong double bottom near 453 after Liberation Day and has since rallied back to 700. It’s been consolidating just below key resistance at 711, and a breakout above that level could open the door to new all-time highs. If $S&P 500(.SPX)$ breaks out as well, META has room to run toward 900 in the coming months.On the growth front, META is finally unlocking WhatsApp’s potential, rolling out in-app ads, paid channels, and business messaging tools. Analysts see this as a $10B+ revenue stream by 2028. They’re also launching new smart glass
AMD & MU Ignite a Chip Frenzy: Can They Outpace Nvidia?
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ The semiconductor world is buzzing, and AMD $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ and Micron (MU) $Micron Technology(MU)$ are stealing the spotlight, spearheading a red-hot rebound in chip stocks. After a rocky 2025 battered by trade woes and export limits, the tide is turning. Analysts at Piper Sandler dropped a bombshell note on Monday, predicting a “snapback” for AMD’s GPU business in Q4. They see the chipmaker powering through $800 million in China export-related charges by then, setting the stage for a breakout. But is this surge a new beast compared to past rallies? Will AMD blast past its $140 price target? And which chip stocks—AMD, Micron, or powerho
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some trading ideas with you!1. $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ Bought some 0dtx SPY puts, with tight stop. Also some 6/18 straddle to prepare for craziness on either side. After 6/18, all roads lead to sub-5900.Don't forget the 2-day VIX-Expiration pattern--that would cover 6/18 to 6/20, given the holiday in-between. $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ is ready.Image2.Wait for 2:30pm Wedn. (1) out of majority of SPY puts at the open; and only holding 500 UVXY calls that I entered with the Hammer. (2) it looks like VIX-Ex & FOMC combinedly delay the inevitable and prepare for another push higher. (3) the window is almost closed, tmrw due date.ImageFor whom haven't open C
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some option strategies with yoy!1. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ Big day with FOMC reporting! Am expecting volatility in $S&P 500(.SPX)$$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$$Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$$NASDAQ 100(NDX)$ and will try to write credit spreads to take advantage of the volatility.Looks like SPX gamma exposure is setting up bearish with a big stack at 5900. Gamma flip at 5931. 6000 might turn out to be call wall resistance with 6035 as the next stack.Haven't traded SPX much these days. Tomorrow might present a good opportunity to take an #Optionsellin
🔥 US May Strike Iran: Last Call for Oil & Defense Stocks? 🔥
Here's how a Trump nuclear deal with Iran could impact global oil supplies and prices - MarketWatch Tensions are boiling over. Trump’s relentless posts on X—blaring “America’s patience is running out” and demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender”—have markets twitching. Whispers of US military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities are growing louder, sparking a sharp rebound in oil stocks yesterday. But how long will this chaos last? Will the US really pull the trigger? And crucially, is there still time to pile into oil and defense stocks before the window slams shut? Let’s dive into the firestorm and figure out where the smart money’s headed. Trump’s Warpath: Bluster or Bombs? Trump’s not mincing words. His X posts signal a hard line, and reports suggest he’s mulling strikes on Iran’s nu
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$38 Million Call Options Purchased on Microsoft, Strong Bullish Bet
A wealthy investor has purchased $38 million in call options on Microsoft, indicating a strong bullish stance on the company's future performance. This large-scale options trade is often referred to as "unusual options activity," and it suggests that the investor expects significant upside potential in Microsoft's stock.Microsoft Stock InformationMicrosoft (ticker symbol: MSFT) is a well-known global technology company listed on the NASDAQ exchange. The company is famous for its wide range of products and services, including the Windows operating system, Office software suite, and Azure cloud computing services.Options Trade DetailsType of Trade: Call OptionsAmount Invested: $38 millionExpiration Date: Some of the options expire on December 18, 2026, which is approximately 2.7 years from n
🏆 Interview Highlight | @Chan_Hugo: Betting on China’s Political Comeback
In this stock trading competition, @Chan_Hugo leveraged a deep understanding of geopolitics and macro trends to lock in a winning China‑focused strategy. Moving from China to Singapore at age 18 to attend NUS, he’s been trading U.S., HK, and A‑share markets since 2021—always with an eye on how politics drives prices.[Miser][Miser] Core Strategy: Long China on Political TailwindsMarket Direction Calls 📈“I long whatever has the highest probability of rising—and for the past two years that’s been China. I believe Fed rate cuts and economic recovery would power HK and A‑shares, so 90% of my holdings stayed there.”Dealing with “Fake Bulls” 🐂❌“Hong Kong and A‑shares often bounce on false optimism, making this journey painful—