Apple reports earnings after hours! What should I do with the wide straddle strategy?
$Apple (AAPL) $The financial report will be released after the market closes on July 31, Eastern Time. The agency expects to achieve revenue of US $88.957 billion in 2025Q3, a year-on-year increase of 3.71%; Earnings per share are expected to be $1.421, a year-on-year increase of 1.51%.For Apple's quarterly report,The market will focus on: iPhone sales growth, service business revenue, AI strategy progress, and tariff risk response.As the cornerstone of the company's financial performance, the current growth rate of iPhone revenue is gradually slowing down, mainly because the current iPhone 16 series is approaching the midpoint of its product cycle. Looking back at the second quarter report of fiscal year 2025, the iPhone's operating income increased
AI Titans Clash: Microsoft’s Azure vs. Meta’s Ad Empire—Who’s the Real Winner?
$Alphabet(GOOG)$$S&P 500(.SPX)$$NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ The tech world is buzzing as Microsoft $Microsoft(MSFT)$ and Meta $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ Platforms set new all-time highs after blockbuster Q2 2025 earnings, igniting a fierce debate: which business—Microsoft’s Azure cloud or Meta’s advertising juggernaut—holds the edge in the AI-driven future? Microsoft’s stock soared 8% to $470 after reporting stellar cloud growth and a record $80 billion AI infrastructure spend, while Meta’s shares rocketed 11% to $650 on robust ad revenue and a $64-$72 billion capex boost. Both comp
Apple (AAPL) Earnings To Watch Gross Margin For Tariff Impact and Q4 Guidance For Apple Intelligence
$Apple(AAPL)$ is set to report its fiscal Q3 2025 earnings on Thursday, July 31, 2025, after market close. This is a seasonally weaker quarter for Apple, preceding its major fall product launches. EPS (Earnings Per Share): The consensus estimate is around $1.42 - $1.43, a slight increase from $1.40 in Q3 2024. Revenue: Analysts expect approximately $88.96 billion - $89.1 billion. This represents a modest year-over-year growth of roughly 3.7% and aligns with Apple's prior guidance of "low to mid-single-digit" revenue growth. Summary of Apple's Fiscal Q2 2025 Earnings (Ended March 29, 2025) Apple reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal second quarter of 2025, driven by strong Services growth and a modest rebound in iPhone sales. Revenue
One word: Resilience The first half of 2025 has been a rollercoaster for investors, and my journey reflects a story of resilience. In early April, with market sentiment hitting one of its most bearish levels ever—evidenced by surveys like AAII Bull-Bear—I, as a long-term investor, decided to take a contrarian stance. As pessimism peaked, I began buying, focusing on growth stocks and cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Starting in March, I employed dollar-cost averaging into April, capitalizing on the market panic surrounding "Liberation Day" fears. Despite the initial downturn, signs of a market bottom emerged, with the $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ showing early recovery signals. For a long-term inves
Four Months Up: Is August About to Tank the Market?
The stock market has been on a roll, climbing for four straight months, and now August is here, stirring up the big question: are we headed for a crash? History shows August isn’t usually a disaster zone—sure, it’s volatile, but it often ends in the green. Last year, we saw a mid-month plunge, yet the market still closed up 2%. With this hot streak behind us, though, could August finally break the rally? And if it does, are you poised to scoop up some bargains? Let’s unpack the past, size up the present, and figure out how to play a potential dip. We’ll lean on hard data and real trends to see what’s brewing—and how you can come out ahead. August’s Track Record: Wild but Not Deadly August has a reputation—it’s a rollercoaster, not a cliff. Looking back over decades, the S&P 500 tends
Check out Replimune! Replimune’s stock collapsed ~75%—from around $12 to under $3—after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for its RP1 melanoma therapy. The rejection stemmed from trial design flaws in the Phase III IGNYTE study, especially its heterogenous patient population and lack of adequate control, which undermined evidence of effectiveness Analysts linked the surprise decision to the FDA’s tougher stance under new leadership the FDA’s shift under Prasad Under Vinay Prasad, the FDA sharply increased scrutiny over accelerated approvals and uncontrolled data. Known for demanding randomized, well‑controlled trials and expressing skepticism toward surrogate endpoints, Prasad’s tenure signaled a “no shortcuts” era—becoming the central catalyst for the RP1 rejection Prasad’s
$SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD(U96.SI)$ I always trust Temasek holding on what and where it investments . We may time to time read about losses...but we also always read about it successful investments... Mind U, currently 1SGD to 1.3 USD ( last time was 1SGD to 4 USD. And 1 SGD to 3.3 RM. Without successful investments from Temasek and GIC , SGD won't be so strong too. ..I trust the investments in SG market: SIA, Keppel , Capital land , Mapletree, Singtel ,, Sats and DBS etc.. hot news 30jul 2025 " Temasek Holdings has sold its minority stake in an Indian joint venture (JV) to its partner Schneider Electric for 5.5 billion euros (S$8.2 billion) in cash – over 10 times what the state investor
Historically, August has not been a month with significant declines, though it tends to be more volatile and often ends higher. Last August, the market experienced a sharp drop but still closed up 2 percent. The market has now risen for four consecutive months—could August bring a major pullback? I have been observing the market trends closely, and I believe that a healthy pullback could be beneficial in the long run. After four consecutive months of gains, it is natural for the market to experience some correction. This could help reset valuations and set the stage for a more sustainable bull run. The historical data suggests that August is not typically a month of significant declines, which gives me some confidence. However, the increased volatility mentioned does indicate that we shoul
I am not trading options yet, but I have been learning and observing strategies like the Iron Condor during earnings season. With Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon reporting, it is a great time to watch how the market reacts — especially since even good results can lead to small gains, while any miss causes sharp drops. The current volatility makes it even more important to understand risk management. At this stage, I am still in early learning and have not placed any trades. I am following the Tiger community closely to understand how traders manage risk and use volatility. The Iron Condor looks like a smart way to stay protected while betting on limited price movement. I do not have a specific options teacher yet, but I hope to learn more from the community. I am especially interested
Sofi Technology Sharing Deepthink's article on recent Sofi movement. JPMorgan's price target hike for SoFi Technologies (SOFI) to $22 (from $16) reflects multiple fundamental improvements and strategic developments, supported by recent catalysts: 1. Accelerated Member Growth & Revenue Guidance RaiseSoFi raised its 2025 revenue guidance to $3.375B (+57% YoY), driven by record member growth adding 1.2M new users in Q2 2025. This positions the company to achieve its long-term target of 30% annual member growth 610. 2. Profitability MilestonesQ2 2025 marked SoFi’s third consecutive profitable quarter, with EPS beating estimates by 23%. Adjusted EBITDA margins expanded to 28%, signaling improved operational efficiency 109. 3. Blockchain/Crypto ExpansionSoFi’s re-entry into crypto serv
GBPUSD Elliott Wave Insight: Bounce Should Fail Into Support Zone
The GBPUSD is trading in higher high sequence from 9.22.2022 low in weekly. The bounce is corrective Elliott Wave sequence & expect further upside. It favors pullback in proposed 7 swings from 7.01.2025 high & extend into 1.3162 – 1.2898 area, while below 7.23.2025 high. It should find buyers in to extreme area for next leg higher in daily or at least 3 swings bounce. In 4-hour, it started correcting lower from 7.01.2025 high. It ended W at 1.3362 low of 7.16.2025 & X at 1.3589 high of 7.23.2025 each in 3 swings. Below X high, it favors downside in Y in 3 swings as it broke below 7.16.2025 low, expecting into extreme area. Within W, it ended ((a)) at 1.3523 low, ((b)) at 1.3620 high & ((c)) at 1.3362 low. Above there, it placed ((a)) at 1.3486 high, ((b)) at 1.3371 low &
First time achieving 11x. I hope to double to 22x. Green day continue come, please 😁 Happy for all the winners, reminder to self and others "do not short Pltr" 🤣 Alstar, are you overseas? Missing you already
This earnings season for S-REITs shows a mixed bag of performances. I value both capital gains and dividend yields — steady income is great, but capital growth drives long-term returns. To me, the best REITs balance both through strong fundamentals and proactive asset management. I was impressed by ESR REIT and Keppel Infrastructure Trust. ESR showed strong revenue and NPI growth, while Keppel Infra’s distributable income surged with its energy transition exposure. These names offer both yield and growth. In contrast, First REIT and KepPacOak struggled with FX risks and cost pressures — a reminder to be cautious with overseas-heavy portfolios. I prefer REITs with stable gearing, solid occupancy, and proactive management. A mix of local and well-hedged overseas exposure works best for me.
$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ 🧬💼🔐 Palantir’s unstoppable climb: Founder control, AI dominance, and a $178 price target 🧬💼🔐 I’m fully convinced that $PLTR isn’t just riding the AI wave; it’s hardwiring itself into the very infrastructure of the future. What sets Palantir apart isn’t just its technology stack, but a governance model that ensures nothing, absolutely nothing, can derail its long-term mission. With Class F shares locking in near-total board control, founders Alex Karp, Peter Thiel, and Stephen Cohen have permanent strategic latitude, immune to activist noise and short-term investor pressure. That’s rarefied air in today’s public markets. And they’re using that control decisively. Per Forbes, Palantir is now rapidly expanding into