Semiconductor Rebound: ASML Jumps 7% on Bullish Outlook for AI Memory
ASML Holding NV (ASML) outperformed its semiconductor peers on Friday, with shares climbing 6.87% during intraday trading. This rally was part of a wider industry surge sparked by positive momentum in Asian tech markets. Investor confidence was particularly bolstered by optimistic comments from Samsung’s CEO regarding the growth of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips—a trend that directly benefits ASML as a primary supplier of chipmaking equipment.
2026 New Year’s Global Trading Schedule: Early Closures and Market Holidays
Global Market Holiday Schedule (Jan 1–2, 2026) 🇺🇸 United States • Jan 1 (Thu): Market Closed. • Overnight Trading: Suspended from 8:00 p.m. ET (Dec 31) until 4:00 a.m. ET (Jan 1). • Resumption: Normal overnight trading resumes at 8:00 p.m. ET on January 1. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong & 🇸🇬 Singapore • Dec 31 (Wed): Early Close at 12:00 p.m. (local time). • Jan 1 (Thu): Market Closed. 🇦🇺 Australia • Dec 31 (Wed): Early Close at 2:00 p.m. (local time). • Jan 1 (Thu): Market Closed. 🇨🇳 China (A-Shares) • Jan 1 (Thu) – Jan 2 (Fri): Market Closed for both days. ⚠️ Important Notes • Futures: Trading hours for futures contracts vary significantly by specific instrument. • Verification: Always cross-reference the Tiger Trade app for real-time updates, as official exchange announcements are the final authority
Market Summary: The silver market experienced a significant "cool down" period this Wednesday. • The Catalyst: CME Group increased margin requirements, making it more expensive to hold silver positions. • The Result: A 6.25% intraday drop for SLV and a broader retreat in spot prices. • Context: This volatility interrupts a record-breaking 2025 where silver gained 160%, signaling a potential repeat of the 2021 market correction cycle.
$CRWD VERTICAL 240816 PUT 260.0/PUT 265.0$ Good short term trade reward. Queue using GTC order yesterday at 4.80 but not able to get filled even the price went up to 6.30. Tiger broker really need to fix this issue.
$SBUX VERTICAL 240816 CALL 80.0/CALL 75.0$ enter when price break out on 17Jul, but mistake didnt take profit on 19Jul. Manage to escape yesterday during rebounce. Low profit but dont lose money.