My Most Successful Investment During the first quarter, my most successful investment was probably locking some of money into the fixed deposits before the rates dropped across the board. I was hoping for interest rates to continue going up but the signs were there that interest rates in Singapore would dropped based on how the yield for Treasury Bills(T-bills) issued by Monetary Authority of Singapore were dropping. Luckily, I managed to lock in some before the rates dropped. The institutions which offered higher interest rates more than 4.1% p.a. for fixed deposits were under RHB bank, CIMB bank and Sing investments and Finance limited and there were some promotions rates offered during the Chinese year period. I also removed a huge chunk of my US dollars from brokerage accounts and put

$Lululemon Athletica(LULU)$ is a well-known brand in the apparel industry, and the company's earnings report is highly anticipated. As LULU be releasing its earnings report today after the market closes, let’s see whether it is worthwhile to invest in LULU. About Lululemon Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a Canadian athletic apparel retailer, founded in 1998 by Chip Wilson. The company has expanded to include various types of clothing, including yoga pants, shirts, shorts, and accessories such as bags and hats. Lululemon has expanded its business over the years to include e-commerce sales, and its products are sold in stores across North America, Europe, and Asia. LULU's current stock performance One factor to consider is LULU's current stock perform

About General Mills If you are looking for a safe and defensive stock to invest in, then $General Mills(GIS)$ General Mills (GIS) might just be what you need. As a food company, GIS owns popular brands such as Häagen-Dazs ice cream, Nature Valley Granola Bar, and other breakfast food products like Cheerios. Given that people are cutting down on expenses and eating more meals at home, this could benefit packaged food makers like GIS. Recent Performance GIS has been performing well, beating consensus estimated earnings per share for the past four quarters. The company has been gradually rising since the pandemic began (see chart below) and can be considered a defensive stock in bad times, providing investors with more than a 2% dividend. GIS has be

Introduction Investing in the energy sector is always a topic of interest, especially during times of production cuts and price fluctuations. In this article, we will explore investing in ETFs trading oil prices in view of the output cut announcement by OPEC and the seasonality changes. Market trends and OPEC production cut On 2 April 2023, OPEC announced an unexpected crude oil production cut of about 1.15 million barrels a day starting in May. The group, which includes OPEC and major allies such as Russia, had previously stated that it would hold supply steady. Saudi Arabia will cut output by 500,000 barrels per day. Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Algeria, and Kuwait are among members that will also cut. Russia said its already-planned March-June cut will now last through 2023.

About GITLAB $GitLab, Inc.(GTLB)$ GITLAB is a software development company that provides a platform for developers to collaborate on code and create, test, and deploy their applications. The company operates in a highly competitive space, with popular competitors like GitHub and Atlassian's Bitbucket. However, GITLAB has differentiated itself by providing a complete DevOps platform that enables seamless integration of development, operations, and security. GITLAB vs GITHUB GITLAB's main competitor, GitHub, was acquired by Microsoft in 2018 for $7.5 billion. Since then, GITLAB has been gaining ground, and some experts believe it is now the preferred platform for enterprise customers. According to Goldman Sachs, GITLAB's total addressable mark

$AMC Entertainment(AMC)$ AMC Entertainment is back in the news again, this time with rumors swirling that Amazon may be interested in acquiring the movie theater chain. This news has caused the stock to jump by over 13%, leading to questions about whether it will trigger another short squeeze by AMC supporters or provide an opportunity for traders to short the stock. Let's take a closer look at the situation. AMC intraday chart The Amazon Acquisition Rumors According to a report from Intersect News, Amazon has been in talks with AMC Entertainment about a potential acquisition. The report claims that Amazon sees the movie theater chain as a way to expand its entertainment offerings and boost its streaming service, Amazon Prime Video. However, it is

Another notable earning reports today is from Home Depot (pre-market)$Home Depot(HD)$   People are expecting Home Depot earnings to be dampened by weakening home sales due to increased mortgage costs. My prefer trade would be selling call option at 335 $HD 20230317 335.0 CALL$ $HD 20230317 335.0 CALL$    expiring on 17 March before the PMI announcements come in. 335 because this is the higher of the next two resistance levels (see chart below) and there is still some money to be make as the call options is currently priced at $3. Even if the price is expected to drop when the market open, the price should

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As a swing trader, I am always on the lookout for opportunities to capitalise on the volatility of the stock market. One company that has caught my attention today is $FedEx(FDX)$ FedEx Corporation (FDX), the world leader in express shipping. FDX is set to release its earnings report after the market close today, and I am planning to purchase call options at the strike price of 192.5 expiring next week. In this post, I will discuss my strategy for trading FDX stock and looked at the company's background, competitors, and market performance. Background of FedEx Corporation (FDX) FedEx Corporation was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The company provides a wide range of transportation, e-commerce, and business services thro

With $Carnival(CCL)$ Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) reporting earnings today (27 March 2023 pre-market), let’s examine the current state of cruise line stocks and assess whether they are a good long-term investment. Cruise line stocks have been on a rollercoaster ride since the onset of the pandemic. While some stocks, such as $Royal Caribbean Cruises(RCL)$ Royal Caribbean Cruises and $Norwegian Cruise Line(NCLH)$ Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, have risen sharply, they are still far from their pre-pandemic values. However, many investors are optimistic about the long-term prospects of these companies, given that the bulk of their customers are from affluent

$Chewy, Inc.(CHWY)$ Chewy Inc. is an online retailer of pet products that has consistently beat analysts' expectations for net sales and has seen a growing active customer base. However, the stock can be very volatile following its earnings report, making it difficult to predict how the share price will react. As a result, selling options may be a profitable strategy to take advantage of the volatility of the stock. Chewy's Stock Volatility As mentioned, Chewy's stock can be very volatile following its earnings report. The stock closed down 16.1% the day after reporting Q4 2021 earnings. On the other extreme, the stock rallied 24.2% after reporting Q1 2022 earnings. Chewy will be released its earnings report after the market closes today. Resist

$Lennar(LEN)$ coporation is one of the leading homebuilding companies in the US. With the real estate market experiencing a slowdown, LEN has been in the spotlight due to its upcoming earnings report. Here is a cautious view on how I might trade LEN before earnings. Housing ETFs Jump Despite Real Estate Slowdown Despite the recent slowdown in the real estate market, housing ETFs like ITB and home builder stocks like LEN and D.R. Horton have seen an increase in value. This indicates that investors are still bullish on the housing industry, despite the challenges that it faces. Some of the possible reasons for this include strong demand for new homes and a lack of inventory due heightened demand following a surge in remote work during the COVID-19 pa

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/visa-program-unlocks-opportunities-creator-120000423.html SAN FRANCISCO, October 13, 2022--Creators are driving a revolution in digital commerce and culture – producing content that entertains, engages, and educates o... Imo the pent up demand for overseas holiday is still unwinding, there maybe some gd earnings for airlines and card companies. These maybe good for s short term swing trades before earnings report. But personally i will sell just before the announcements.

Introduction $AeroVironment(AVAV)$ AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is a small-cap company that operates in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. The company provides various solutions such as small UAS, tactical missile systems, electric vehicle charging and test systems, and other related services. Recently, the company has been in the news due to its strong earnings performance, which has propelled the stock price upward. In this article, we will discuss the latest earnings results, financials, potential, and stock performance of AVAV. GIF from GIPHY (https://media.giphy.com/media/1Ej92iP6oMffy/giphy.gif) AVAV Latest Earnings Results and Financials On 6 March, 2023, AeroVironment reported its third-quarter fiscal 2023 earnings results. The c

As an investor, I have been keeping a close eye on $Adobe(ADBE)$ Adobe (ADB) ahead of its earnings release after the market close today. I have been thinking about the company's prospects, and the various factors that might affect its stock price in the short-term. In this article, I will share my inner thoughts on how I am going to trade Adobe before it releases its earnings. Slowing Demand for Adobe Software Based on Economic Uncertainty One factor that concerns me is the slowing demand for Adobe software due to economic uncertainty. Adobe's annual sales forecast has also fell short due to the currency impact. This suggests that the company is facing headwinds in some of its key markets. However, I also know that Adobe is a leader in the creati