Consolidation Rally. Just when other US stocks are on a rage, charting new ATHs almost on a daily basis, one of my favourite stocks $Nu Holdings Ltd.(NU)$ undergone a consolidation instead. On Mon, 16 Dec 2024, it fell further by -1.68%, closing at $11.74. (see below) On Tue, 17 Dec 2024, it rose marginally by +0.86% to close at $11.70. On Wed, 18 Dec 2024, it ‘crashed’ by -10.19% to close at $10.40. Worst fall in a very long time. On Thu, 19 Dec 2024, it fell again by -3.28% to close at $10.33. On Fri, 20 Dec 2024, it rose by +1.37% to end the week at $10.38. At one point in time, it went as low as $10.21 intraday. Past month: As of 20 Dec 2024, NU has been down by -22.54%. Correction commenced since its 25 Nov 2024 peak of $14.23 and it is still o

🌟🌟🌟Investing can sometimes feel like a roller coaster ride but that is  what makes it so  exciting.  However when it is on a downward slide, just hang on tight and enjoy the ride as the next turn will see it going up! To cushion against the ups and downs of the stock market, I love to invest in Index ETFs as they help to provide me with a more steady ride due to their sheer diversification of stocks they hold.   In fact for me, Diversification is the key to having a successful long term portfolio. For those who are new, an Index ETF is a type of fund that tracks the performance of a specific stock market index.  It can either hold physical shares of the Index's constituents or products that mimic its price movement. The benefits of investing in index

Trump's First Presidency Saw Strong S&P 500 Gains: What About This Term? Trump's first presidency spanned from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021. Between Election Day on November 8, 2016, and his inauguration on January 20, 2017, $S&P 500(.SPX)$   rose by 6.56%. Six months after his inauguration, the S&P 500 had gained 9.27%; one year in, it had increased by 24.15%. By the end of his term, the S&P 500 had accumulated a growth of 67.82% over the four years. Judging by the S&P 500's performance during Trump's first term, it seems that his tenure and policies were more favorable to the stock market. Trump's last term saw a strong performance from the S&P 500; how about this term? As

Can U.S. Stocks Stage a Santa Rally After Fed's Hawkish Signal? The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate projections, unveiled Wednesday, forecast just two rate cuts in the coming year, down from the previously expected four. The revision sent stock markets tumbling, while boosting yields and the dollar. U.S. stocks tumbled Wednesday, with the $DJIA(.DJI)$   plummeting more than 2.5%, the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$   sliding over 3.5%, and the $S&P 500(.SPX)$   losing nearly 3%. The $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$, which tracks small-cap stocks, p

Major US stock indexes stabilized on Thu, 19 Dec 2024 but failed to hold onto early gains. This comes a day after the Fed's Wednesday revised outlook for interest rates and inflation, triggering a steep selloff. By the time market called it a day: (see above) DJIA: +0.04% (+15.37 to 42,342.24). Snapped its 10-day stretch of decline. Still, it was the longest streak of daily losses since 04 Oct 1974. S&P 500: -0.09% (-5.08 to 5,867.08). Registered 2 new 52-week highs & 40 new lows. Nasdaq: -0.10% (-19.92 to 19,372.77). Recorded 29 new highs and 276 new lows. Trading volume on US. exchanges was 16.33 billion shares, compared with the 14.52 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days. US Q3 GDP - Final. On Thursday morning, US market rose initially after the Com

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have recently reached record highs, powered by tech-driven momentum. As 2025 approaches, major institutions project a bullish year ahead. Some analysts predict the S&P 500 could hit 7,000 points—a substantial climb from current levels. 🔍 What’s Driving Optimism? 1️⃣ Tech Momentum: Tech stocks, particularly in AI, clean energy, and semiconductors, continue to lead. The below chart illustrates the performance of the Nasdaq Tech Index over the past six months, highlighting its resilience and growth trajectory. Easing Rate Pressure: The Federal Reserve may pivot toward rate cuts in the latter half of 2025, potentially reducing borrowing costs and encouraging capital inflows into growth stocks. Corporate Strength: Despite macro uncertainties, strong earnings growt

$NIO Inc.(NIO)$ 💹🅑🅤🅛🅛🅘🅢🅗📈💹🇨🇳 Nio’s Electric Revolution: A Game-Changer in the EV Market 🚗⚡️ Nio has just unveiled its flagship electric sedan, the ET9, and it’s packed with groundbreaking features that make it a worthy rival to Tesla. Here’s what’s turning heads: • Starting price: $108K USD with battery pack, $91K USD without. • Steer-by-wire system and 8.3-degree rear-wheel steering. • A massive 403-mile CLTC range and sapphire AR head-up display. • Rear doors open automatically, and the car parks itself after you step out. • Hydraulic fully active suspension system—claimed to be a world-first. • Active cabin noise cancellation reducing up to 14dB. • A fridge and tables for rear passengers. • 31 advanced sensors for all-weather, all-around percept

🌟🌟🌟Nvidia $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$  is up 3% on Friday's trading after Morgan Stanley issued a Bullish report on AI Semiconductor stocks calling Nvidia stock a Top Pick for 2025 with a Target Price of USD 166.  That is an upside potential of 23%!  After reaching its all time high of USD 152.89 in November, Nvidia's share price has been in a slump and is down 8% in the past month.  However Nvidia is still up 179% year todate.  Is Nvidia still a good buy? Let's check out Nvidia's Q3 24 Earnings report.  For the quarter, Nvidia's revenue is up 17% to USD 35.1 billion from previous quarter and a massive 94% from a year ago.   GAAP earnings per share was 0.78 cents, up 16% from

As 2024 comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on the year’s investing journey. Whether you’re celebrating gains, analyzing losses, or drawing lessons from the highs and lows, this review is a chance to prepare for a stronger year ahead. 1️⃣ Key Market Highlights of 2024 S&P 500 Annual Sector Performance (2024) Performance Across Sectors: 2024 has been a year of mixed performance, with tech and energy leading the charge while healthcare and utilities lagged. The chart below illustrates the annual sector performance in the S&P 500. Notable Events: Tech Surge: Driven by advancements in AI and clean energy adoption. Energy Resilience: Oil and gas prices stabilized, supporting sector growth. Inflation Volatility: Persistent inflation influenced rate-sensitive sectors like r

There is this informal English idiom that best described what happened to US market on Wed, 18 Dec 2024. It is "damned if you do, damned if you don't". When Fed chair Mr Jerome Powell confirmed the -0.25% interest cut officially, thought the suspense that was keeping everyone hanging by a thread will turn into a rally. Instead, market crashed big time: (see above) DJIA: -2.58% (-1,123.03 to 42,326.87). S&P 500: -2.95% (-178.45 to 5,872.16). Posted 6 new 52-week highs and 27 new lows. Nasdaq: -3.56% (-716.37 to 19,392.69). Tech index recorded 80 new highs and 264 new lows. On NYSE, declining issues outstripped advancers by a 9.489-to-1 ratio. On Nasdaq, decliners beat advancers by 5.46-to-1 ratio. Wednesday’s trading volume on US exchanges was 18.59 billion shares, compared with the 14.

Friday Market Rebounds Some of Weeks Loss By the end of the day, the market had regained some ground lost when the FOMC released less promising inflation predictions for 2025 after cutting rates on Wednesday.  At the closing bell 4 pm ET, the S&P 500 climbed 1.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.52%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 1.21%. Oil futures settled little changed on Friday but tallied losses for the week after feeling pressure from a surging U.S. dollar and continued concerns about the demand outlook, particularly from China, the world's largest crude importer.  West Texas Intermediate $WTI Crude Oil - main 2311(CLmain)$   edged up by 8 cents, or 0.1%, to settl

The Fall ! In my Wed, 18 Dec 2024 post, I had assumed that $BigBear.ai Holdings(BBAI)$ will continue to rise further upon the Fed’s confirmed -0.25% interest cut. As it turned out, it could not have been further from the presumptuous assumption. US market crashed big time on Wednesday (afternoon onwards) due to the hawkish stance the Fed adopted, in lieu of its last interest cut for 2024 and the strategic reduction in the number of planned interest cuts going into 2025. There were just a handful of stocks that defied logic and rose, most crashed with varying severity. BBAI was not one of the exceptions unfortunately. It fell by -7.94% (or -$0.27), ending Wednesday at $3.13 per share. In my Wednesday post, I have also shared a scathing report by Ic

$Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF(SCHD)$ back in Schd! Sold off this etf over a year ago, because I decided to focus on higher yield dividend stocks. But seriously the price has dropped sooo much I just had to get back in. There is no logical reason I can see for the dramatic drop. Only brought a small position yesterday while i fact check and make sure I'm not missing anything.  But it seems crazy cheap given the diversification it provides. I don't like a couple of the stocks Schd is in, but overall way more great and safe dividend stocks. I will likely DCA in over the next two months while the market is quiet. Schd used to make up roughly 4% of my portfolio, unlikely I'll put that much in, but I could see investing up to $1000 in the nex

$FedEx(FDX)$ 📈💹🅑🅤🅛🅛🅘🅢🅗📊💹 FedEx (FDX) is primed for a strong move upwards! 🚀📈 My chart shows resistance at $300, with potential to hit $320 in the short term. UBS raised its price target to 350, citing the separation of FedEx’s package and LTL businesses as a key value unlock for shareholders. 💼📦  Analysts’ average price target is 316.68, with confidence building for more gains. 📊 With strong fundamentals and a bullish trend, FDX could be this season’s delivery of profits! 🎁  Happy trading ahead Cheers BC 📈🚀🍀🍀🍀

As we wrap up the week, the market continues to show interesting movements. Stocks in the tech, AI, and energy sectors are seeing heightened activity. With recent shifts in interest rates and global market conditions, several stocks stand out for their potential upside. Let’s dive into some key names you should be keeping an eye on today. The Market Overview: The US market has shown mixed signals in the past 24 hours. With the Federal Reserve holding rates steady, and the recent dip in the US Dollar index, tech stocks are getting a renewed boost. Meanwhile, the energy sector remains volatile as oil prices fluctuate. Here’s a quick overview of the broader market performance: S&P 500: +0.5% Nasdaq Composite: +0.8% Dow Jones: -0.2% Tech stocks, including AI and semiconductors, are seeing

On Thursday, major US index opened strong but gradually lost momentum as the session progressed.Leveraged and inverse ETFs can be practical tools for navigating market volatility.Stay tuned and supercharge purchasing power with CashBoost!Market recapOver the past week, the U.S. stock market has shown mixed performances. As of December 19th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen for ten consecutive trading days, marking its longest losing streak since 1974, with a cumulative decline of 2.58%. The S&P 500 Index dropped by 2.95%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell by 3.56%.- Rate cut: Investors are recalibrating their expectations and trying to navigate the mixed signals from the Fed and economic data. Currently, the market anticipates fewer than two interest rate cuts throughout

$Torm PLC(TRMD)$ With U.S. indices hovering near all-time highs but grappling with rising volatility and uncertainty, some investors are seeking potential safe harbors. They're on the lookout for value investments that could offer protection amid increasing market fluctuations. A closer look at Howard Marks’ portfolio—specifically his significant position in Torm (ticker: TRMD). This stock represents about a quarter of the $5 billion-plus public equities portfolio managed by Oaktree Capital. For those unfamiliar, Howard Marks is a co-founder of Oaktree Capital, a firm renowned for its deep-value investing philosophy. This strategy isn’t about chasing hyper-growth; instead, it's focused on acquiring assets significantly undervalued, often at 50 cen

$Nike(NKE)$ announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 after the bell on Dec. 19, and the market was volatile after the bell.On the one hand, the quarterly results performed well, both revenue and profit exceeded market expectations, but on the other hand, still can not stop the decline in performance, as well as due to promotions brought about by the decline in profit margins.Investors previously held greater expectations for its "transformation", because the new CEO Elliot Hill has just begun to take the helm, intends to reorganize the channel, the stock price also rose more than 5%, but the CEO said on the call that the transformation of NIKE still need more time, and the current measures are to actively clean up the obsole

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