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    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·07-15 11:59
      $PayPal(PYPL)$ shares surged nearly 14% in overnight trading after reports that payment company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share, according to Reuters. Two sources familiar with the matter said the offer, submitted earlier this month, has secured approximately $50 billion in bank commitments, representing a premium of about 28% over PayPal's closing price on Tuesday.
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    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·07-15 11:06

      3 Reasons for the Tuesday Winner -- SK Hynix's Surge over 27%

      The market finally had a chance to breathe. SK Hynix's US-listed shares surged 27% overnight, causing sleepless nights for its Hong Kong-listed 2x leveraged ETFs $CSOP SK Hynix Daily (2x) Leveraged Product(07709)$ . Overnight, SK Hynix (ADR) $SK hynix(SKHY)$ shares in the US rose over 27%, closing at a premium of over 50% over its South Korean listed shares. This surge also boosted a range of memory-related stocks. By the close, $SanDisk Corp.(SNDK)$ was up over 5%, $Micron Technology(MU)$ , $Intel(INTC)$
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    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·07-01

      Nine Keys to H2 2026

      1. Soft Landing Remains the Base Case, but Inflation & Geopolitical Risks Persist Standard Chartered CIO maintains a soft-landing view supporting risk assets, while Seeking Alpha analysts warn that persistent inflationary pressures from geopolitical tensions and supply shocks could push both rates and market volatility higher in H2. 2. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ Targets: Bullish 7,950 vs. Bearish 10-12% Correction Warning Standard Chartered is bullish on global equities (up 12%+ YTD), setting an S&P 500 target of 7,950 by mid-2027. Seeking Alpha contributors are cautious, forecasting a 10-12% H2 pullback. They argue the current bull is "naked" — the AI and chip bubble is nearing its peak. 3. AI Narrative Enters the "Cash Flow Verification" Phase
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    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·07-01
      Love this report thank you for the Part II: Nine Keys to H2 2026

      🎯US Stock Market H2 2026 Outlook: The Bull isn't Dead, But "AI Must Pay"

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      The bull isn't dead, but "AI must pay." In the tug-of-war between soft landing and bubble peak, cash flow quality > growth story, and defensive rotation > single-track conviction. As of June 30, 2026 | Data sourced from aggregated market data H1 in One Thread: A Seller's Market for AI Infrastructure Summing up the first half 2026, the rally can be traced along one clear thread: AI compute demand → Semiconductor/storage/equipment orders surge → Earnings beats → Valuation re-rating → Leveraged capital floods in → Positive feedback loop Semiconductors, storage, and the AI supply chain were the absolute core of H1, full stop; Concept themes (lidar, hydrogen, OLED) going parabolic shows market capital hunting for "the next AI" narrative beyond the main thread; High-beta growth style compr
      🎯US Stock Market H2 2026 Outlook: The Bull isn't Dead, But "AI Must Pay"
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    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·06-30

      🪙 H2 2026 Bitcoin Outlook: One More Quarter of Pain Before a Major Bottom?

      By Matt Weller, Head of Market Research | June 29, 2026 🔑 The Big Picture Theme Forex.com View Trend $Bitcoin(BTC.USD.CC)$ remains in a downtrend off the Oct 2025 high ($126K). No evidence the bottom is in yet. Timing Q3 2026 (Jul–Sep) = likely "one more quarter of pain." A major bottom may form late Q3 or early Q4. Key Level $60,000 is the line in the sand. Lose it, and lower targets open up. 📉 Technical Snapshot Peak-to-trough: Down ~50% from the Oct 2025 ATH of ~$126K Failed bounce: Mid-May rally above $80K looked promising but failed to reverse the downtrend Support test: $60K has been tested multiple times in June; a sustained break below = more pain 🌍 Macro Headwinds Factor Why It Hurts BTC Fed Policy Rates stuck at 3.50%–3.75%; sticky
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      🪙 H2 2026 Bitcoin Outlook: One More Quarter of Pain Before a Major Bottom?
    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·06-25

      These 8 Stocks are no Brainers that Can Easily 10x?

      While others panic on pullbacks this is when you should be buying… These 8 stocks are no brainers that can easily 10x: 1. Nebius ~ $NEBIUS(NBIS)$ 2. Cipher Digital ~ $Cipher Mining Inc.(CIFR)$ 3. CoreWeave ~ $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ 4. Roundhill Memory ~ $Roundhill Memory ETF(DRAM)$ 5. T1 Energy ~ $T1 ENERGY INC(TE)$ 6. Applied Digital ~ $APPLIED DIGITAL CORP(APLD)$ 7. ServiceNow ~ $ServiceNow(NOW)$ 8. One Stop Sys ~ $One Stop Systems(OSS)$ 🔥 The Core Theme
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    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·06-23

      🚀 Trump Signs Historic Quantum Computing Executive Orders

      🚀 Quantum Becomes a National-Security Priority 📰 The News: What Just Happened June 22, 2026 — President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order titled "Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation" in the Oval Office, marking the most significant federal quantum policy move to date. 🔑 Key Highlights of the EO: Initiative Details Timeline QC-ADDS Program National effort to build the first quantum computer powerful enough to initiate "quantum-enabled scientific discovery" Target: 2028 Post-Quantum Cryptography Migrate key government systems to quantum-resistant encryption Target: 2030–2031 Quantum Sensors Pentagon to deploy quantum sensors for navigation in GPS-denied environments Target: 2028 National Quantum Strategy Update Refresh federal strategy across Energy, War, Commerc
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    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·06-22

      US Stocks Hit Record $119B Weekly Inflow! AI Rally Spreads Upstream to Equipment Plays

      For the week ended June 17, US equity funds saw a record $119.2 billion inflow. Tech alone grabbed $19.2 billion — also an all-time high. 📊 Key Numbers at a Glance 💰 US equity funds weekly inflow: $119.2B → All-time record 💻 Tech sector weekly inflow: $19.2B → All-time record 📈 Mid-cap funds weekly inflow: $19.9B → All-time record 🎯 Small-cap funds weekly inflow: $12.3B → 2nd highest ever 🔮 2026 annualized projection: $739B → if current pace holds 🏦 Wells Fargo $S&P 500(.SPX)$ target: 8,600–8,800 by end of 2027 💵 US household stock wealth gain: +$6 trillion YTD 🔥 Three Catalysts Driving the Rally 1️⃣ Iran War Ends — Middle East risk cools, Trump approval stops falling, Wall Street turns bullish 2️⃣ AI Infrastructure Boom —
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      US Stocks Hit Record $119B Weekly Inflow! AI Rally Spreads Upstream to Equipment Plays
    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·06-22

      My investment recommendations for the period leading up to July:

      $Microsoft(MSFT)$ — Do Not Buy $Destiny Tech100 Inc(DXYZ)$ — Do Not Buy $Adobe(ADBE)$ — Do Not Buy $Micron Technology(MU)$ — Strong Buy Recommendation $Intel(INTC)$ — Strong Buy Recommendation $IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ NQ— Strong Buy Recommendation $Marvell Technology(MRVL)$ — Strong Buy Recommendation $SpaceX(SPCX)$ — Strong Buy Recommendation If you're an investor, feel free to like and follow.
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      My investment recommendations for the period leading up to July:
    • EstherLearningTradesEstherLearningTrades
      ·06-22

      Intel CEO Unveils Ambitious 10x Market Cap Target in 5-10 Years, Betting on 3 Key Sectors

      Recently, Intel's current CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, gave an exclusive interview to the tech podcast No Priors. $INTC designs and manufactures processors, chips, memory, and related hardware. In addition, the company provides software, optimization solutions, and artificial intelligence platforms. Tan revealed numerous investment directions, including CPUs, advanced packaging, glass substrates, gallium nitride, silicon carbide, indium phosphide, and diamond… Regarding future goals, Tan set a target of generating a 10-fold return for shareholders within 5 to 10 years. He predicts that Intel's business potential will be fully realized between 2030 and 2032, at which point the market will truly recognize its value. As of the closing bell on June 18th, Intel's stock rose 10.64%, hitting a new all-time h
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      Intel CEO Unveils Ambitious 10x Market Cap Target in 5-10 Years, Betting on 3 Key Sectors
     
     
     
     

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