Refreshed Market Outlook | Stocks to Watch – 8 Aug
Market Snapshot Nasdaq leads with a cautious surprise, up +0.35%, while both the Dow Jones (-0.51%) and S&P 500 (-0.08%) signal lingering softness. Key Tickers to Watch Today Ticker Price Outlook $AMD ~$172.40 Strong rebound after Thursday's dip. Earnings-driven volatility lies ahead; anticipate a test around $180, with support near $170. $SMCI ~$46.67 Consolidation below post-earnings spike. Short-term resistance at $48-$49, support forming near $46. Analyst optimism from Barclays (Target: $45) may cushion downside. $CRCL – Crypto-linked names remain reactive to BTC moves. Look for support to hold above $130; any fresh crypto catalyst could bounce it to the $140s. $WOLF – Still under pressure. Without a broader market rebound, expect further weakness—watch for stabilization only if te
Next week, my main focus will be on $Sea Ltd(SE)$ . The stock has been showing some interesting price action recently, and with earnings coming up, I’m looking forward to seeing whether the company can surprise to the upside. I’ll be watching closely for updates on their e-commerce growth, digital entertainment segment, and fintech business. If the earnings numbers and guidance come in strong, I see potential for a breakout trade. But if results disappoint, SE could quickly give back recent gains, so I’ll be keeping tight risk controls in place. For me, the reaction right after earnings will be the most telling signal — it often sets the tone for the next few weeks. Overall, I’m cautiously optimistic about SE heading into the report. The company h
[SG60 Special] My Singapore Investment Story Begins With ____?
August 9 marks Singapore’s 60th National Day—a perfect moment to look back on how we each started investing here. Maybe your first buy was a blue-chip bank you grew up seeing everywhere, a REIT that hooked you with steady dividends, or a small cap you discovered by chance. Some of us chose the SG market for its clear rules and strong governance; others stayed for the consistent income and the way local names anchor a long-term portfolio. However you began, those early picks, the REIT you keep going back to, and the reasons you invest here all draw a personal map of your Singapore investing journey. Share yours with the community.💬 How to JoinPost or comment with:The first Singapore-listed stock you ever boughtYour favourite REIT and why you like itWhy you choose to invest in Singapore🎁 Rew
Big-Tech Weekly | AAPL: Short Squeeze or Bull's Beginning? Which Companies Win from the $600B AMP?
Big-Tech’s PerformanceMacro Headlines This Week: Tariff Escalation? Fed Divisions Emerge; US Stock Structure DivergesChain Reaction from Deteriorating Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)? May-June NFP was cumulatively revised down by 258K (the largest downward revision since May 2020), July job additions were only 73K (versus 110K expected), the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, while this week's continuing jobless claims reached 1.97 million (highest since November 2021), signaling rapid cooling in the labor market. On one hand, the methodological differences between the NFP and ADP employment reports technically contribute to this gap. On the other hand, Trump seized this opportunity to replace the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner appointed during the Biden administration with his own appo
New Opportunity in Crypto? Trump Opens 401(k) to Crypto!
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that effectively opens the gates for U.S. retirement savings to flow into alternative assets, including private equity and cryptocurrencies, through 401(k) plans.The measure removes long-standing barriers that have prevented private funds and other alternative asset managers from tapping into trillions of dollars in retirement savings, potentially creating a vast new source of capital beyond the traditional mix of stocks, bonds, and cash.Trump’s New Move: Another Historic Moment for CryptocurrencySince the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken a series of cryptocurrency-friendly actions, such as the Genius Act and this week’s executive order. Digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are increasingly being viewed a
Trump Demands Lip-Bu Tan Resign, Intel Faces New Political Pressure
Intel $Intel(INTC)$ is facing increasing financial pressure—now compounded by political heat. Just yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly demanded on Truth Social that Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan resign immediately, citing “serious conflicts of interest.” Trump pointed to Tan’s prior investment ties to China, declaring that “resignation is the only option.” The political attack led to Intel’s stock falling over 3% on the day. Source: Truth Social Why is Trump pushing for Tan’s resignation? The main reason behind Trump’s demand centers on Tan’s deep investment history in China. Before joining Intel, Lip-Bu Tan was the founder and CEO of venture capital firm Walden International, which has invested heavily in China’s tech sector. Public records sh
Winners vs. Wipeouts: Post-Market Scorecard From 11 Q225 Reports
Following is a summary of the earnings reports and stock price movements of 11 key companies after the market closed on August 7, 2025, EST. The reports are categorized into "up" and "down" groups, along with key catalysts.[Up Winners]1. $SoundHound AI Inc(SOUN)$ rise 14% post market due to raise guidanceSecond-quarter revenue reached $42.7 million, a 217% year-over-year increase, a record high, and the company raised its full-year guidance to $157-177 million. The company highlighted the surge in demand for voice AI in verticals like food service, automotive, and healthcare. CEO Keyvan Mohajer stated that "virtual customer service has become widely accepted."Gross profit margin was 61% (compared to 48% in the same period last year), with subscrip
@Pilates: From Business Owner to Options Queen — How She Found Her Second Wind
Meet @Pilates — a star contributor in the Tiger Community. Pilates — a self-taught trader and former small business owner who transformed a personal interest into a consistent track record of success in the world of options trading. Her journey began with a rocky start, investing on her father’s recommendation, which unfortunately didn’t go as planned. But setbacks didn’t stop her.With encouragement and support from friends, she re-entered the market, this time discovering her true passion in trading options. What started as a hobby quickly evolved into a serious pursuit.Want to know her real-time trading? Click to view her trading information, and su
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Selling 2-Week Put Options on Tiger Stock: A 1% Income Strategy
Introduction Selling put options can be an effective way to generate consistent income or acquire stocks at a discounted price. This article explores a specific strategy: selling 2-week put options on Tiger Brokers' stock (TIGR) with a strike price of $9 and a premium of $0.10, aiming for approximately 1% returns every two weeks. Strategy Breakdown 1. Mechanics of the Trade Underlying Stock: Tiger Brokers (TIGR). Option Type: Short Put (Selling a Put Option). Strike Price: $9. Premium Received: $0.10 per share. Expiration: 2 weeks. Capital Requirement: Typically, brokers require collateral equal to the strike price minus the premium (e.g., $9 - $0.10 = $8.90 per share). 2. Return Calculation roughly 1% every 2 weeks, or an annualized return of ~26%). 3. Scenario Analysis Stock Above $9 at
Doji Emerges at All-Time High: What’s Next for Pop Mart?
On 4 Aug 2025, just 3 days ago, I highlighted in this article: Popmart Triangle Setup + Strong LABUBU Demand: Where is it heading? that $POP MART (09992.HK)$ was in a triangle pattern showing bullish bias. Recent candlesticks show a bullish bias: – Long lower shadows suggest buying interest when price dips. – Candle bodies are gradually shifting higher, showing demand near support. – This indicates buyers are becoming active ahead of a potential test of resistance. From previous posting. Source: Tradingview Price rallied from $251 to All Time High $293 in 3 days; the call warrant gained 54.5% Source: warrants.com.sg Source: Tradingview Doji at ATH A Doji candlestick at all-ti
$Verizon(VZ)$ Consolidated numbers Quarter over Quarter Operating revenue decreased by 6.15%, largely due to a drop in wireless equipment revenue, which fell by $2.19 billion (this type of revenue refers to earnings from the sale of physical devices and accessories). It's important to note that comparing these earnings with the previous quarter can be misleading, as that quarter included additional revenue generated from the end-of-year holidays. Net income was impacted, but not as significantly, experiencing a decrease of 2.56%. This decline was counterbalanced by a reduction of $2.7 billion in operating expenses. You might be wondering why net income wasn’t higher, given that the decrease in operating expenses ($2.7B) was much larger than th
A Singapore-listed company that best reflects Singapore’s spirit is Singapore Airlines (SIA) SIA consistently ranks among the world’s best airlines, reflecting Singapore’s emphasis on high standards, quality, and global competitiveness. Just like Singapore positions itself as a world-class hub, SIA is a flag carrier that embodies premium service and innovation. It is innovative and adaptable. SIA was one of the first airlines to introduce personal entertainment screens in all classes, operate the Airbus A38 and develop sustainable aviation fuel programs. This mirrors Singapore’s forward-looking, tech-driven, and adaptive economy. It is resilient. During crises like COVID-19, SIA adapted quickly by pivoting to cargo operations, raised billions in funds to stay afloat and invested in digital
Dollar Index (DXY) Elliott Wave : Selling Rallies at the Blue Box
Hello traders. In this article, we are going to present another Elliott Wave trading setup we got in Dollar Index . As our members know DXY index remains bearish against the 101.936 pivot. Recently Dollar made a clear 3 waves recovery completed precisely at the Equal Legs zone, referred to as the Blue Box Area. In the following sections, we are going to explain Elliott Wave pattern and discuss the trading setup. DXY Elliott Wave 4 Hour Chart 07.28.2025 Dollar is doing recovery against the 101.936 peak. The price action suggest that recovery is still incomplete at the moment , suggesting potentially more short term strength. This correction can see another leg up toward the Blue Box zone at 99.68-101.28 area, where we are looking to re-enter as sellers. We recommend m
Apple Puts $600 Billion Into US Manufacturing! Meet the Top 10 Partners $Apple(AAPL)$ has announced a $100 billion investment in the US over the next four years, raising its total US investment to $600 billion. As part of this, Apple launched the American Manufacturing Program (AMP) to bring more of its supply chain and advanced manufacturing back to the US. CEO Tim Cook said Apple will work with US companies to localize production of key components for iPhones and Apple Watches. All glass covers will be made in the US, rare earth magnets will come from MP Materials, and a complete domestic chip supply chain will be built. The first 10 AMP partners span four key areas: rare earths, lasers, glass, and semicondu
Figma Bleeding😿 Continue to Short With Options Till $50?
Figma stunned the market last week with a jaw-dropping 270% surge, but the celebration might already be fading. Despite the strong debut, many investors are beginning to question whether the hype is truly justified or if Figma is simply flying too close to the sun. Figma (FIG) Compared to other recent IPOs like Circle, which benefits from its ties to the crypto ecosystem and speculative momentum, Figma stands on shakier ground. It’s a pure software play, without the hype machine of Web3 or blockchain behind it and now that Figma options are officially trading, traders might be wondering if this is the perfect setup to short the stock all the way down to $50. Circle Internet Corp. (CRCL) But here’s my honest take: I’m not touching this stock. Not to buy the dip. Not to short it. Nothing. Ye
Mag 7 Earnings Wrap-up: Is AI Boom Still Driving the Market?
Big Tech earnings season is just about wrapped up, with only Nvidia left on deck and the scoreboard among the Magnificent 7 is looking... mixed. So far, three of the seven managed to rally post-earnings. The other three — Tesla, Amazon, and Apple — stumbled. Not a total disaster, but it wasn’t a complete flop either. The AI narrative is still very much alive. Apple (AAPL) Amazon.com (AMZN) Tesla Motors (TSLA) As for me? I didn’t even bother watching most of the earnings this round, especially the AI-linked names. Not because I’m out of touch, but because I already know I'm not going to buy them. Whether the earnings were good, bad, or somewhere in between, I wasn’t planning to jump in. These stocks have run so far, so fast over the last few years that even a “bad” quarter doesn’t necessari
$Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$$CME Bitcoin - main 2508(BTCmain)$$CME Ether - main 2508(ETHmain)$ 🔥📐🔓 Bitcoin Just Backtested $117K. Coinbase Just Backtested a Gann Arc Breakout. The Trade is Now. 🔓📐🔥 🧨 Flash Thesis I’m positioning now. Coinbase ($COIN) has back-tested its Gann arc breakout precisely as Bitcoin retests $117K and Ethereum surges to $3,825.66. These aren’t random bounces. This is a synchronized setup across the crypto-financial stack, spanning monetary policy, sovereign flows, and angular momentum. I’m treating $COIN not as a crypto stock, but as a structural financial layer; leveraged to the rails of this asset class and trading inside a
Trump's Accusation Against Intel CEO: Weighing the Seriousness Amid National Security and Stock Turmoil
President Donald Trump's recent demand for the resignation of Intel $Intel(INTC)$ CEO Lip-Bu Tan has sparked intense scrutiny, rooted in allegations of conflicts of interest tied to Chinese investments. Backed by Senator Tom Cotton's letter, these claims have led to a sharp drop in Intel's stock, fueling online debates about whether the controversy will push shares to new lows or if the company's woes have already bottomed out. This article assesses the gravity of the accusations, their national security implications, and the potential for further market fallout, while addressing community discussions on Intel's resilience. How Serious is the Accusation? Extremely. The core of Trump's accusation centres on Tan's extensive investments in Chinese te