Carvana (CVNA) Potential Used Car Winner On The Back Of Auto Tariff On Imported Cars
Get ready to pay more for your next car. Auto prices in the United States will start to rise very soon – perhaps within the next few weeks. That’s because President Donald Trump once again announced plans for 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts that will go into effect April 3, a move that will raise the cost of producing all cars sold in the United States – both imports and those built in American factories – by thousands of dollars each. Those additional costs will rapidly lift car prices if the tariffs go into effect. Previous plans for tariffs had been paused or postponed twice. U.S. Used Car Market Looks To Grow Amidst Auto Tariffs On Imported Car The US used car market is a large and dynamic sector, projected to grow, with factors like online sales, affordability, and the rise of
Robinhood (HOOD) Competitive Moat Makes It Next Fintech To Watch
$Robinhood(HOOD)$ is expanding its services by introducing wealth management, private banking, and an AI investment tool. These offerings aim to democratize access to premium financial services, traditionally reserved for the ultra-wealthy. The wealth management service, Robinhood Strategies, will be available to all Gold members, with a capped management fee, presenting a competitive edge in the fintech space. Robinhood's competitive moat as a fintech company is shaped by several strategic advantages, though some are more durable than others. Here are the factors that makes Robinhood stand out and we might want to consider Robinhood as the next Fintech bet. User-Centric Design & Accessibility Simple Interface: Robinhood’s intuitive, mobile-fi
Will 02 April Tariffs Directly Affect Many Consumer Goods Like In 2019?
The first Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports took effect early Sunday on 01 Sep 2019, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods and other consumer goods. There is a 15% taxes apply to about $112 billion of Chinese imports. More than two-thirds of the consumer goods the United States imports from China now face higher taxes. 01 Sep Tariffs Directly Affect Many Consumer Goods For The First Time Trump’s 01 September 2019 duties hit $112 billion of imports that had not previously been directly targeted. Footwear, clothing, and textiles constitute more than a third of the value of the new targets. Most US imports of clothing and shoes from China had been spared thus far. But if we looked at the second Trump administration tar
Will Correction Come Back As Tariffs Inflation Might Cause Market Liquidity Drying ?
Tariff-induced inflation has the potential to prolong a market correction, depending on the scale of the tariffs, how central banks respond, and broader economic conditions. If we looked at how $S&P 500(.SPX)$ have reclaimed the 200-day moving average, but there is a risk for S&P 500 dropping with the latest tariff announcement on the auto industry before the 02 April liberation day. So if we were to monitor how things are developing, we could be seeing S&P 500 slipping back into correction if 02 April gave larger scale of the existing tariffs. Fear and Greed Index At 29 Could See Panic Selling Coming A Fear and Greed Index reading of 29 signals that markets are dominated by extreme fear. This metric (often tracked by CNN, Bloomberg, o
Possible Rotation Into Big Tech. Can We See Stronger Bounce?
As we have been seeing another day of green with $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ and $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ continuing small rally into Tuesday (25 March). This marks three green days in a row which could be seen in the last one month worth of trading. But if we were to look closer, there are some big resistance above on the SPY and QQQ, which might see the bears coming back for some disruption, I will be sharing more of that later in this article. But first, I would like to go through what the latest consumer confidence index which were released yesterday (25 March) mean for the market. Consumer Confidence Dip Show Fears Of Tariffs Still Present If we looked deeper into the consumer confidence index which wa
KULR Technology (KULR) Path To Profitability To Watch
$KULR Technology Group, Inc.(KULR)$ is expected to post its quarterly earnings result for Q4 2024 on 27 March 2025 after market close. The consensus estimate for the quarterly revenue is expected to come in at 2.87 million which represent an increase of 22.83% compared to same period last year. The earnings per share consensus forecast is for a loss of 2 cents which also represent an increase of 50.13% compared to same period last year. KULR Technology (KULR) Last Positive Earnings Call Saw A Significant 248.98% Increase In Share Price KULR gave a positive earnings call on 13 Nov 2024 which saw its share price rise a significant 248.98% since. The earnings call reflects a generally positive outlook with record revenue and significant operational i
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) "Premiumization" Strategy Progress To Watch
$Lululemon Athletica(LULU)$ is expected to post its quarterly earnings results for Q4 2024 on 27 March after the market close. Market is anticipating strong growth and investors are looking forward to see if Lululemon exceeds forecasts. An analyst from Truist highlights the brand's recent surge in usage, driven by innovative products and favorable comparisons, outpacing other brands. Lululemon's TikTok momentum surpasses Ulta, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Zara. LULU is expected to post quarterly earnings of $5.85 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +10.6%. Revenues are expected to be $3.58 billion, up 11.6% from the year-ago quarter. Lululemon Athletica (LULU) Last Positive Earnings Call Saw Share Price De
Dollar Tree (DLTR) Ongoing Transformation Result To Watch
$Dollar Tree(DLTR)$ is expected to release its quarterly earnings result for Q4 2024 on 26 March 2025 before the market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $8.2 billion, indicating a drop of 4.7% from the prior-year quarter’s figure. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $2.20 per share, indicating a decrease of 14.5% from the year-ago period’s figure. Dollar Tree (DLTR) Last Neutral Earnings Saw Share Price Decline 3.78% Dollar Tree had a neutral earnings call on 04 Dec 2024 which saw its share price decline by 3.78%. The earnings call highlighted strong customer growth, market share gains, and successful strategic initiatives at Dollar Tree, but also noted significant challenges at Family Dollar due to inflati
$Chewy, Inc.(CHWY)$ is expected to release its quarterly earnings result for Q4 2024 on 26 March 2025 before the market open. Chewy is predicted to post an EPS of $0.03, Chewy is anticipated to report a strong fiscal Q4 performance, although it may offer cautious 2025 guidance. Oppenheimer suggests Chewy had a strong holiday season, potentially exceeding expectations, and forecasts Q4 adjusted EBITDA of at least $120 million, above the $117 million estimate. They cite strong discretionary category performance and momentum, predicting a 13.3% sales increase. Margin improvements from management initiatives and product mix are expected to boost results. However, Oppenheimer's 2025 sales forecast of $12.21 billion is slightly below the $12.38 billion
GameStop (GME) Store Portfolio and New Ventures To Watch
$GameStop(GME)$ is expected to release their Q4 2024 earnings result on 25 March 2025 after the market close. Analyst are predicting earnings to come in 8 cents per share and $1.48 billion in revenue. Do note that GME remains volatile so we need to watch updates like store portfolio and new ventures, including autograph authentication closely. How investors sentiment and trading would be another way to see if GME have been on a MEME stock run. GameStop (GME) Earnings Forecast Next quarter’s earnings estimate for GME is $0.08 with a range of $0.07 to $0.09. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.06. GME beat its EPS estimate 50.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 59.84% of the time in the same period. I
How To Trade Towards Possible Tariffs Respite By 02 April?
The term "tariffs respite" refers to a temporary period of relief from tariffs. In essence, it signifies a pause or reduction in the application of taxes imposed on imported goods. Here's a breakdown of what that entails: Temporary Relief: A "respite" implies that the change is not permanent. It's a break from existing tariffs, suggesting that they could be reinstated or altered in the future. Tariff Reduction or Pause: This can involve either a complete suspension of tariffs or a decrease in their rates. Context: Tariff respites often occur in situations of: Trade negotiations: As a gesture of goodwill or to facilitate progress. Economic fluctuations: To alleviate burdens on industries or consumers during challenging times. Political strategy: To address specific concerns or achieve polit
Pony AI (PONY) Overseas Expansions Progress To Watch
$Pony AI Inc(PONY)$ is expected to release its quarterly earnings result for Q4 2024 on 25 March 2025 before the market open. Pony AI now has a market capitalization of roughly $8.3 billion and is valued at approximately 91 times this year's expected sales. On 21 February, Pony AI Inc. announced the launch of paid robotaxi services across multiple locations and routes in China. PONY emphasized that it is the first and only provider approved to operate robotaxi services on these high-demand routes. Investors reacted positively to the news, driving the stock up 32% on the announcement day. But the gains did not last after two trading sessions, PONY gave back the gains and cause its YTD returns to be only 12%. For this quarterly earnings, the consens
Rumble (RUM) Adjusted EBITDA Breakeven Progress To Watch
$Rumble Inc.(RUM)$ is expected to release its quarterly earnings result for Q4 2024 on 25 March 2025 before the market open. The consensus estimate for revenue is expected to come in at 29.74 million which is an increase of 45.82% compared to same period one year ago. The earnings per share consensus estimate is anticipated to come in at a loss of 12 cents which is a improvement of 20.01% compared to same period a year ago. Rumble (RUM) Last Positive Earnings Call Saw Share Price Increase By 13.32% Rumble had a positive earnings call on 12 Nov 2024 which saw its share price increase by 13.32% The earnings call reflects a positive sentiment, driven by strong revenue growth, successful monetization strategies, and significant engagement during the el
Why Gold To Shoulder Impact From Stagflationary Pressures
On Thursday (20 Mar), Gold briefly surged to $3,065 before retreating about $20, this follows the post-Fed decision volatility. While this move might get some bulls back into action, several technical warning signs suggest caution is warranted. We saw that there is a move to the overbought region with Gold trading above the 12-EMA, but this is what might be seen as a “bull trap”, which is a surge before a potential reversal. Gold has historically been considered a strong hedge during stagflationary environments, which combine high inflation, stagnant economic growth, and rising unemployment. The recent price action in precious metals, copper, and related markets deserves careful examination, especially in the context of Thursday’s Federal Reserve decision and broader market dynamics. Fed D
KB Home (KBH) Mortgage Rates Might Challenge Its Earnings
$KB Home(KBH)$ is expected to release its fiscal Q1 2025 earnings result on 24 March 2025 after market close. The current consensus estimate for the revenue is looking at $1.5 billion, which is an increase of 2.37% from same period one year ago. KBH earnings per share is projected to decline by 10.23% compared to same period last year to come in at $1.58 per share. KB Home (KBH) Last Neutral Earnings Call Saw A Decline of 4.03% Of Its Share Price KB Home had a neutral earnings call on 13 Jan 2025 which saw its share price drop by 4.03% since. The earnings call highlighted strong financial and operational performance in 2024, with significant returns to shareholders and improvements in build times. However, challenges from rising mortgage rates and
Can BYD Company (BYDDY) Momentum Continue Amidst Challenges?
$BYD Co., Ltd.(BYDDY)$ have been gathering some positive and negative news, with the European Union is probing whether China provided unfair subsidies for a BYD electric car plant in Hungary, And we are also seeing BYD making its expansions into the South Korea's Passenger EV Market. While these news have seen some investors interest in its recent stock movement, but can the momentum continue? BYD Company (BYDDY) Earnings Forecast While BYD earnings date have not been confirmed, there have been estimate that it might be on 24 March 2025, where the Q4 quarter’s earnings estimate for BYDDY is $1.39 with a range of $1.30 to $1.47. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.12. BYDDY beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its o
Dissect What It Mean When T-Word "Transitory" Reappears After Absence Since 2021
We saw how the bulls was getting a small bounce in the early afternoon after the FOMC meeting when Fed Chair Powell used the infamous T-word the “transitory” word which he has not used in a few years since 2021. The last time the word was used is when Transitory inflation is a term that was widely used in 2021 by Federal Reserve and Biden administration officials to describe higher-than-normal prices. But this time Fed Chair used it when mentioning that the impact of potential tariffs and economic uncertainty as a result of those tariffs may just be transitory. In this article, I would like to look at how rotation have moved, also a recap of what exactly was said during the FOMC meeting, what was Fed Chair Powell trying to say to us, and most importantly, want to understand why traders wer
Carnival (CCL) Debt Reduction Efforts To Continue For Better Earnings
$Carnival(CCL)$ is expected to report the first-quarter financial results before the market opens on 21 March 2025 (Friday). CCL is expected to report $5.75 billion in sales, up from $5.41 billion in the same period last year. CCL is also expected to swing to profit of 2 cents a share, compared with a loss of 14 cents a share same period last year. Carnival (CCL) Last Positive Earnings Call Saw Share Price Drop By 16.40% Carnival had a positive earnings call on 20 Dec 2024 but we saw a decline of 16.40% on its share price. The earnings call highlighted a record-breaking year with strong financial performance, significant improvements in key metrics, and a positive outlook for 2025. The company's successful cost management, sustainability achievemen
Can Nike (NKE) Turn Around With Its Strategic Investment?
$Nike(NKE)$ is expected to release its quarterly results for fiscal Q3 2025 on 20 March 2025 after market close. Nike is expected to post its steepest revenue decline in nearly five years in its quarterly results. This is due to its new products failed to open the wallets of Americans reluctant to snap up non-essential items like sporting goods and clothing. Nike revenue is expected to report a decline of 11.5% to $11.01 billion for the third quarter, this would represent the steepest fall since the 38% decline Nike reported in fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 during the pandemic. The earnings per share for fiscal Q3 2025 is expected to come in at 30 cents which represent a decline sharply from 77 cents same period one year ago. Nike (NKE) Last Neutra