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2023-03-21

Chain Reactions of Bank Liquidity Crisis and Details of Bank Acquisitions

What happened in the bank liquidity crisis?Credit agency downgrades.Last week Moody’s placed several banks on review for downgrade, including $First Republic Bank(FRC)$, $Zions Bancorporation NA(ZIONO)$$Western Alliance(WAL)$ and $UMB Financial Corp(UMBF)$. Last night S&P downgraded First Republic for the second time in a week, this time from BB+ to B+.Washington.Hearings have already been scheduled, and Senator Warren is - let us be gentle -returning to form. That there will be meaningful changes to the banking system seems a foregone conclusion, but the precise effects on in
Chain Reactions of Bank Liquidity Crisis and Details of Bank Acquisitions
This infographic breaks down most of the key logic board chip suppliers for $Apple(AAPL)$ 's Vision Pro. It's worth noting that the main M2 processor is designed in-house by Apple, based on $ARM Holdings Ltd(ARM)$ 's instruction sets, and manufactured by $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ . Image $Texas Instruments(TXN)$ $Analog Devices(ADI)$ $Micron Technology(MU)$
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2023-03-13

When Antie Cathie heard the SVB news...

When I hear $SVB Financial Group(SIVB)$ news, oh poor guy...When I see the list of companies hold cash or maintain accounts with $SVB Financial Group(SIVB)$, ohhhhhhh nooooooo!!The person who is sad than me should be the antie Cathie. $ARK Innovation ETF(ARKK)$ At least FIVE of her top 10 holdings have accounts at $SVB Financial Group(SIVB)$, not including $Roblox Corporation(RBLX)$$Twilio(T
When Antie Cathie heard the SVB news...

Was $MSTR's $543 Last Night the Peak?

No one knows for sure—it could pull back for a bit and then rally to new highs. Anything is possible.During the last cycle, $MicroStrategy(MSTR)$ peaked well before Bitcoin. MSTR hit its high on February 9, 2021, while BTC peaked later—first on April 14 and again on November 10. By the time BTC reached its two highs, MSTR had already dropped 45% and 38% respectively from its February peak.The sharper MSTR rises, the harder it falls—last night must have been a tough lesson for many.Why I Sold MSTR but Kept $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$:BTC remains bullish: I’m still optimistic about BTC spot prices. Whether it hits 100k, 200k, or even 300k, I’m not too concerned.Different logic for $COIN: Unlike MSTR, COIN
Was $MSTR's $543 Last Night the Peak?
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2022-12-23

The Santa Selloff Continues

The Santa Selloff Continues. All 11 of 11 sectors closed in the red.Here are three reasons that markets lost a short-lived rally on Thursday. Hot economic data: Initial weekly jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 17 rose by 2,000 to 216,000, according to the Labor Department. That’s less than the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 220,000. Weak corporate earnings: $CarMax(KMX)$ shares fell about 3.7% after the company reported weaker-than-expected profit and revenue in its latest quarter. $Micron Technology(MU)$ shares slipped 3.4% after the company reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss and miss on revenue after the close on Wednesday. Bearish co
The Santa Selloff Continues
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2022-12-13

Apple vs. Microsoft? One outperforming fund manager picks his favorite — and explains why

Both Apple and Microsoft’s share prices have tanked this year — and if investors are looking to buy the dip, there’s a clear winner.“We very clearly favor Microsoft,” said Richard-Mark Dodds, CIO of asset management firm Pure Value Metrics. He says his fund has had a positive return this year, even as most major markets fell into a bear market.$Apple(AAPL)$ The fund manager says Apple’s shares have performed relatively better than Microsoft’s because it has spent $90 billion buying back shares in the last financial year, compared to Microsoft’s $30 billion of buybacks.Apple stock is down 20% this year, while Microsoft’s has fallen 27%.Dodds believes this masks underlying weaknesses in Cupertino-headquartered Apple’s business.Share b
Apple vs. Microsoft? One outperforming fund manager picks his favorite — and explains why

Timing the Market: How to Avoid Getting Trapped?

The U.S. stock market indexes $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and $DJIA(.DJI)$ surged to new all-time highs, as investors and traders capitalized on numerous breakouts across various sectors.In late March, the S&P soared to new heights, only to retract shortly after.Notable stocks like $Netflix(NFLX)$ took a dip of over 9% post-April 18 earnings, while $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ saw a hefty 10% drop after its April 24 earnings report. Yet, these dips were like speed bumps on the road; they bounced back swiftly. Looking at it this way, significant drops might also present good buying opportunities.Why do some companies quickly
Timing the Market: How to Avoid Getting Trapped?
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2022-11-25

George Soros Stock Portfolio: Stock Picks

George Soros is a Hungarian-American billionaire and businessman who launched Soros Fund Management in 1970. Soros Fund Management, which is now a family office, was created as a hedge fund in New York for managing money for clients. George Soros has a Q2 stock portfolio worth $5.6 billion, compared to $6.6 billion in the prior quarter. Soros’ investment philosophy consists of watching the currency swings and commodity prices closely, in addition relying on macro and market analysis. He is also involved heavily in American politics.The 13F filings for the second quarter of 2022 reveal that Soros Fund Management acquired 49 new stocks, made additional purchases in 43 stocks, sold out of 51 securities, and reduced holdings in 18 equities. The fund’s investments are concentrated in
George Soros Stock Portfolio: Stock Picks

Uber and Lyft Boost Travel Industry: What's Next for Grab and BKNG?

$Uber(UBER)$ 's earnings exceeded expectations with a share buyback, achieving record highs.Uber ended the year on a high, achieving its first annual profit as a public company. Q4 revenues came in at $9.94 billion, registering a growth of 15.4% y/y, and beating analyst estimates by $174 million. Q4 EPS of $0.66 beat analyst estimates by $0.49. The company also managed to generate $768 million of free cash flow during the period.On the other hand, $Lyft, Inc.(LYFT)$'s investor relations department made a blunder with their earnings release, causing the stock to initially surge before declining.Gross Bookings of $3.7 billion grew 17% year-over-year.Revenue of $1.2 billion grew 4% year-over-year.Net loss of
Uber and Lyft Boost Travel Industry: What's Next for Grab and BKNG?

The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high for the 39th time this year.

The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high for the 39th time this year.
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2022-12-28

Will reopen be good for travel-related stocks?

Travelers will no longer need to quarantine upon arrival on the mainland starting Jan. 8.The forthcoming shift follows an abrupt relaxation this month in domestic Covid controls. The changes end the bulk of the most restrictive measures that China had imposed for nearly three years under its zero-Covid policy.What does this mean?More travel - flights & resorts, hotelsThe borders are open doesn’t mean travel will bounce back immediately. However, when travel becomes easier, the ability to travel overseas will be “resumed in an orderly manner, and even higher during the holidays. $Wynn(WYNN)$ $Las Vegas Sands(LVS)$Consumer D
Will reopen be good for travel-related stocks?
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2022-11-03

Twitter: free to use or $8 for verification?

It is easy to understand why Musk starts the verification:A. He needs more cashB. Reduce spam accounts and botsC. Free Speech is expensiveHey guys! Do you agree with Musk starting at $8/month for twitter verification? Tell me your idea$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $Twitter(TWTR)$
Twitter: free to use or $8 for verification?
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2023-01-31

SoFi Beats Earnings Estimates, Revenue Up 58% Annually, Raises Guidance

$SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ has had a rough time since its IPO but received a boost today after reporting better-than-expected earnings.EPS: The digital financial service company had a $0.05 per share loss vs. the expected $0.09 per share loss.Net Revenues: Total net revenues of $456.7 million also beat the $423 million analysts expected.Adjusted EBITDA: Its fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was up over 15x YoY to a record $70 million.Raise full-year expectationsIn addition to this quarter’s positive results, executives see the strength continuing into 2023. They now expect $260 to $280 million in adjusted EBITDA for the full year, well above analysts’ $246 million forecast. They also believe the company co
SoFi Beats Earnings Estimates, Revenue Up 58% Annually, Raises Guidance
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2023-03-22

PDD Plummeted 14%, Blocked by Google, a Disaster or an Opportunity?

$Pinduoduo Inc.(PDD)$ plummeted 14%, the earnings report this much worse ah, with curiosity I clicked on the official website, the official website looks like this:Pinduoduo is determined to stick to its simple and unadorned approach, even on its official website and in the design of its office, without investing heavily in technological development and controlling costs very well.The second step: earnings If you don't want to read my post, click hereTotal revenues in the quarter were US$15,773.4 million, an increase of 46% in the same quarter of 2021. Operating profit in t
PDD Plummeted 14%, Blocked by Google, a Disaster or an Opportunity?

Top Picks for 2024 by JP Morgan

Which companies are also on your watch list? $JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$
Top Picks for 2024 by JP Morgan

All Approved $BTC Bitcoin ETFs & reported fees:

All Approved $BTC Bitcoin ETFs & reported fees:

TSLA is just a car company?

TSLA is just a car company?
Palantir now has a larger market cap than Boeing

WHY RDDT FALLING?

Reddit, $Reddit(RDDT)$, insiders have been selling stock after the IPO. CEO Steve Huffman sold shares worth $16 millionCTO Christopher Slowe sold $6 millionCOO Jennifer Wong sold $16 millionImage
WHY RDDT FALLING?

Can Estée Lauder Bounce Back?

Estée Lauder's stock has plunged 83% from its all-time high of $374 to $68.94, prompting many to wonder if it’s time to buy in. But the key question is: How strong is consumer demand for Estée Lauder products, especially in its core market segments?The fiscal Q1 2025 earnings report provides insight:Revenue and Profit:Revenue was $3.36 billion, down 10% year-over-year, impacted by currency effects and a slow recovery in Asia’s travel retail sector.Net loss of $156 million contrasts sharply with last year’s profit. Adjusted EPS came in at $0.14, slightly above estimates, though revenue fell short of projections.Product Category Performance:Skin Care: Sales dropped 8%, largely due to low demand in China and Asian travel retail. La Mer and Estée Lauder brands struggled, though Europe and the
Can Estée Lauder Bounce Back?

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