"Definitely" Don't Buy Bank Stocks On 22 Mar 2023. Not Yet !
US 3 composite indexes - Past 5 days performances US market heaved a sigh of relief ytd - Tue (21 Mar 2023) as “confidence” seemed to have returned as news surrounding the incumbent few banks began to settle in. Looking at the 3 US composite indexes (graph) above, it’s been on the upswing since last Wed (15 Mar 2023). Incidentally it was exactly one week ago when the Silicon Vally Bank debacle first reared its ugly head (08 Mar 2023). In a short span of 2 weeks, so many disruptions have happened in the banking industry. $Signature Bank(SBNY)$ selective assets “sold” to winning bidder $New York Community(NYCB)$ Silicon Valley Bank under FDIC receivership as the search for a knight in shining armour cont
Is the STORM over yet? Putting My Money on VIX Call Options
Introduction Today I will share my trading plan for $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ VIX options in light of the upcoming FOMC meeting. With the recent banking crisis, the Fed is expected to announce its interest rate decision, which will have a significant impact on the market. We will discuss the market's expectations, the possible outcomes of the FOMC meeting, and how we can trade VIX options to capitalize on the situation. Background The VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) is a measure of market volatility based on the S&P 500 Index's options prices. It is often referred to as the "fear gauge" as it tends to increase when the market experiences high levels of uncertainty or risk. In recent times, the VIX has been on the rise due to the banking crisis,
$Zoom(ZM)$ Zoom still generates significant positive free cash flow (FCF) post-pandemic, producing $1.2 billion trailing-12-month FCF as of January 2023. It also has $5.41 billion in cash with no long-term debt on the balance sheet -- so it's in little danger of financial distress. This is a company likely to survive this downturn.
AMC investors said to have approved 1-for-10 reverse split, share conversion AMC Entertainment $AMC Entertainment(AMC)$ investors are said to have approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split and plans to increase the total number of shares at the special meeting. The approval is a step to enable the theater chain to convert a recently issued series of preferred shares, APE, into common stock, Bloomberg reported. The Allegheny County Employees' Retirement System had filed a class-action complaint in Delaware's Court of Chancery against AMC and its board members, seeking a temporary restraining order against the Mar. 14 conversion vote. The plaintiffs accuse AMC and its board with violating Delaware General Corporation Law
Credit Suisse Fined Billions of Dollars: What Investors Need to Know
Credit Suisse, one of the world's largest investment banks, has been hit with a series of fines over the years for various misconducts. The bank has been fined more than 50 times since 2000, totaling over $11 billion, with an average of $570 million per year. The latest fine in 2022 amounted to $700 million, which is more than double the amount they paid in 2021. This situation is a significant moment for the global banking system. Credit Suisse's mismanagement and the rapid rise of interest rates have caused a crisis. The bank has dug its own grave by repeatedly breaking the rules and facing heavy penalties. Investors in Credit Suisse should pay close attention to these developments. The bank's reputation has been damaged, and its stock price may continue to decline. Investors should keep
People's Bank of China's Reserve Requirement Ratio Cut and Its Implications
The recent reserve requirement ratio cut by the People's Bank of China has caused mixed reactions in the market. To understand why the People's Bank of China can now choose to cut the reserve requirement ratio, there are several points to consider. Firstly, changes in the external environment have released domestic monetary policy space. Recent events such as the SVB Bank and Credit Suisse Group in the United States may lead to increased volatility in overseas financial markets and economies, slowing down the pace of the Federal Reserve's rate hikes. Secondly, China's inflation rate is relatively low, providing further room for monetary policy easing. This is the biggest difference between the Chinese and American economies. Thirdly, the main contradiction in China's economy is still the i
The Fed is in a dilemma, having been stuck between a rock and a hard place whether to continue hiking interest rate to rein in a sticky inflation that has proven to be stubborn, or take a pause in view of the recent bank runs and failures. Before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the market has largely been pricing in a 50 basis points hike when the FOMC concludes its monetary policy review today. Now the market is expecting a lift by not more than 25 basis, so as not to inflict more strain on the US and even global banking system and avoid contagious effects. Whichever is the outcome, I plan to stay invested in our local banking trio $DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD(D05.SI)$ ,
$NIO Inc.(NIO)$ Nio Inc. is “very confident” of meeting its target of doubling sales to 250,000 electric vehicles this year, Chief Financial Officer Steven Feng said, prompting the Chinese automaker’s shares to surge in Hong Kong. “We are very confident to achieve our sales target in 2023,” Feng said in an interview with Bloomberg Television on Wednesday. That will be achieved with new models, expanding the company’s charging and battery-swapping network, and unlocking autonomous driving technologies, he said. Nio shares jumped as much as 8.6% in early Hong Kong trading, taking their advance in the past two days to about 18%. Nio earlier this month posted a wider-than-estimated 5.8 billion yuan ($843 million) fourth-
$Alibaba(BABA)$ Alibaba announced its fiscal 2023’s third quarter (3Q FY2023) results, delivering growth in revenue, higher income from operations and higher earnings per share over its fiscal 2022’s second quarter (2Q FY2023) results. Alibaba’s 3Q FY2023 revenue increased 2% year on year from RMB 242.6 billion to RMB 247.8 billion. The increase in revenue was due to stronger performance in the Cainiao and International commerce segments. Income from operations for 3Q FY2023 increased 396% year on year from RMB 7.1 billion to RMB 35 billion. This increase in income from operations can be mainly attributed to two reasons. The first is a substantial year on year decrease in the impairment of goodwill in relation to
The Fed Faces Difficult Decision on Interest Rates Amid Inflation Pressure
The Federal Reserve (Fed) is facing one of its toughest interest rate decisions in recent times. Despite the pressure from inflation, which would normally call for a two-point rate hike, the US banking industry is showing signs of a lack of confidence in a high-interest-rate environment. Additionally, the forced merger of Credit Suisse by the Swiss government has added to the already unstable global financial market. A two-point rate hike at this time could further damage market confidence. If the Fed adopts a more conservative approach, such as temporarily suspending interest rate increases to observe the situation, investors will immediately anticipate an interest rate cut due to economic recession as the Fed's justification. This could cause inflation expectations to resurface, potentia
$Chewy, Inc.(CHWY)$ 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
Exxon stepping back from Europe, to invest more in U.S., Woods says Exxon Mobil $Exxon Mobil(XOM)$ is reviewing its activities in Europe in view of new windfall profits taxes as it plans to spend more in the U.S., CEO Darren Woods said Tuesday at the CERAWeek by S&P energy conference in Houston. The CEO slammed Europe's windfall profit tax on oil and gas producers, saying it drives away investment and undermines energy transition efforts, while praising the Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S. The tax would wipe out years of profit from recent refining investments, and means Exxon (XOM) expects to pull back future spending in Europe in favor of the U.S., Woods said. Such policies have created unintended consequences such as countries burnin
Oh dear keep on dropping till reach the lowest in history 😭 I can't buy more coz the latest P&L loss, are these still a buy ? I think to buy $KEPPEL-KBS US REIT(CMOU.SI)$ when it goes to 0.40 because lastest pnl still profitable but how the projection of 2023? Infest wisely my friends. $MANULIFE US REIT(BTOU.SI)$ and $Prime US ReitUSD(OXMU.SI)$ has dip so much ! My total loss in these 3 counters : USD 170 still holding coz cud not bear to cut loss 😅 Is CMOU a buy ?
🚀How can we profit from the banking crisis?(22 Mar)
Hi, Tigers!Welcome to Daily Discussion ! This is the place for you to share your trading ideas and win coins![Rewards]There have been a series of shocking bank failures in Europe and the United States over the past two weeks, causing the global banking industry to be in turmoil. What are the best ways to profit from the banking crisis? Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.1. We will reward you with 50 Tiger Coins when you share your knowledge about stocks and markets on here, depending on quality and originality.(NOTE: Comments posted under this article WILL NOT be counted)2. You will be given 5 Tiger coins if you tag more than 3 friends in the comment areaMeanwhile, we will be listing the stocks mentioned by those selected Tigers for
Recent events have left global investors and shareholders feeling uneasy about the stability of the banking industry. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the Swiss Credit Crisis have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the entire industry. Despite the efforts of UBS Group to save Swiss Credit, the fear remains that this crisis could be a harbinger of things to come. It's important to note that the issues that led to the crisis, namely the problem of high interest rates, are not unique to these incidents. Many countries in Asia and around the world are facing the same problem. Furthermore, with the global economy being so interconnected, if one bank falls, it could spell disaster for others, creating a domino effect. This is a time when everyone is on edge and feeling vulnerable, and it's
$STI ETF(ES3.SI)$ Is STI ETF a good buy now? Share your opinion @MHh @Fenger1188 @HelenJanet @Aqa @SR050321 @LMSunshine What is an ETF.. An ETF is an investment fund that attempts to follow the performance of a specific grouping of securities, represented by an index. It does this by purchasing shares of the securities in the index, in the same propo
Accenture and TELUS partner for digital transformation of its television and digital life businesses Accenture $Accenture PLC(ACN)$ and $Telus Corp(TU)$ collaborated for the development of the latter's nex-gen entertainment and personalized digital life platform for their customers. Both the companies plan to transform TELUS' television business into a more efficient, agile, and digital skilled organization. By leveraging Accenture’s solutions and experiences in TV software system integrations, TELUS launched an innovative platform for TV and over-the-top (OTT) content in phases that can be accessed on any device at any time. TELUS' new technology platform includes Accenture Video Solution, a comp
$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ 16% profit from taking calls. ⚠️ Looking at calls above 399.4 and puts below 397.4 on Wednesday. Market likely to be muted before FOMC rates hike. Please stay away if you can't take the volatility during the announcement. Can always wait for the market reactions before taking any trades after the speech and interview. 🚨 Please SIZE DOWN, Do Not FOMO and Lose Money - better to stay away! 🙏 SPY Technical Analysis: Testing Key Resistance Ahead Of FOMC The chart attached shows price action filled and broke the upper channel trendline from my SPY post yesterday (Please refer to that strategy highlighted). It's now retesting that trendline
"Definitely" Don't Buy Bank Stocks On 22 Mar 2023. Not Yet !
US 3 composite indexes - Past 5 days performances US market heaved a sigh of relief ytd - Tue (21 Mar 2023) as “confidence” seemed to have returned as news surrounding the incumbent few banks began to settle in. Looking at the 3 US composite indexes (graph) above, it’s been on the upswing since last Wed (15 Mar 2023). Incidentally it was exactly one week ago when the Silicon Vally Bank debacle first reared its ugly head (08 Mar 2023). In a short span of 2 weeks, so many disruptions have happened in the banking industry. $Signature Bank(SBNY)$ selective assets “sold” to winning bidder $New York Community(NYCB)$ Silicon Valley Bank under FDIC receivership as the search for a knight in shining armour cont
Is the STORM over yet? Putting My Money on VIX Call Options
Introduction Today I will share my trading plan for $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ VIX options in light of the upcoming FOMC meeting. With the recent banking crisis, the Fed is expected to announce its interest rate decision, which will have a significant impact on the market. We will discuss the market's expectations, the possible outcomes of the FOMC meeting, and how we can trade VIX options to capitalize on the situation. Background The VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) is a measure of market volatility based on the S&P 500 Index's options prices. It is often referred to as the "fear gauge" as it tends to increase when the market experiences high levels of uncertainty or risk. In recent times, the VIX has been on the rise due to the banking crisis,
🚀How can we profit from the banking crisis?(22 Mar)
Hi, Tigers!Welcome to Daily Discussion ! This is the place for you to share your trading ideas and win coins![Rewards]There have been a series of shocking bank failures in Europe and the United States over the past two weeks, causing the global banking industry to be in turmoil. What are the best ways to profit from the banking crisis? Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.1. We will reward you with 50 Tiger Coins when you share your knowledge about stocks and markets on here, depending on quality and originality.(NOTE: Comments posted under this article WILL NOT be counted)2. You will be given 5 Tiger coins if you tag more than 3 friends in the comment areaMeanwhile, we will be listing the stocks mentioned by those selected Tigers for
$Chewy, Inc.(CHWY)$ 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
Biolase (BIOL) New Website, Revenue Enhanced, Stock To Soar 🔥🆙🤑
$Biolase(BIOL)$ BIOLASE, Inc. is a medical device company, which engages in the developing, manufacturing, marketing and sale of laser systems in dentistry and medicine. It operates through the Waterlase (all-tissue) systems, and Diode (soft-tissue) systems products. The Waterlase systems use a patented combination of water and laser energy to perform procedures using drills, scalpels, and other traditional dental instruments for cutting soft and hard tissue. The Diode systems perform soft tissue, pain therapy, and cosmetic procedures, including teeth whitening. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA. The new website, store.biolase.com, combines a state-of-the-art desktop and mobile-friendly design with "col
Sony PlayStation NFTs Could Be Here Soon And Users Might Get To Use Them On Xbox, Switch Consoles Video game giant $Sony(SONY)$ has more patents related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) up its sleeve. What Happened: As the owner of the PlayStation video game consoles and several video game studios, Sony is one of the leading companies in the video game sector. While other video game companies are shying away, Sony appears to be getting deeper involved with non-fungible tokens. A new patent filing from Sony shows several ways the company could use NFTs in games. "Systems and methods are disclosed for determining that a first-end user entity has performed a task within a computer simulation for which a non-fungible token is to be provided, where the NF
AMC investors said to have approved 1-for-10 reverse split, share conversion AMC Entertainment $AMC Entertainment(AMC)$ investors are said to have approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split and plans to increase the total number of shares at the special meeting. The approval is a step to enable the theater chain to convert a recently issued series of preferred shares, APE, into common stock, Bloomberg reported. The Allegheny County Employees' Retirement System had filed a class-action complaint in Delaware's Court of Chancery against AMC and its board members, seeking a temporary restraining order against the Mar. 14 conversion vote. The plaintiffs accuse AMC and its board with violating Delaware General Corporation Law
$Zoom(ZM)$ Zoom still generates significant positive free cash flow (FCF) post-pandemic, producing $1.2 billion trailing-12-month FCF as of January 2023. It also has $5.41 billion in cash with no long-term debt on the balance sheet -- so it's in little danger of financial distress. This is a company likely to survive this downturn.
Market Recap | Rally in Bank Shares Lifts U.S. Stocks Increased investor optimism about the banking system helped lift U.S. stocks Tuesday, with shares of regional banks including First Republic Bank at the forefront of the rally. Buoyed in part by reassuring comments by global financial authorities, both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted their second straight day of gains for the first time since Silicon Valley Bank collapsed less than two weeks ago. Yields on U.S. government bonds also climbed sharply, as investors scaled back bets that an economic downturn could force the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in the near future. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ gained 1.3% in afternoon
People's Bank of China's Reserve Requirement Ratio Cut and Its Implications
The recent reserve requirement ratio cut by the People's Bank of China has caused mixed reactions in the market. To understand why the People's Bank of China can now choose to cut the reserve requirement ratio, there are several points to consider. Firstly, changes in the external environment have released domestic monetary policy space. Recent events such as the SVB Bank and Credit Suisse Group in the United States may lead to increased volatility in overseas financial markets and economies, slowing down the pace of the Federal Reserve's rate hikes. Secondly, China's inflation rate is relatively low, providing further room for monetary policy easing. This is the biggest difference between the Chinese and American economies. Thirdly, the main contradiction in China's economy is still the i
$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ 16% profit from taking calls. ⚠️ Looking at calls above 399.4 and puts below 397.4 on Wednesday. Market likely to be muted before FOMC rates hike. Please stay away if you can't take the volatility during the announcement. Can always wait for the market reactions before taking any trades after the speech and interview. 🚨 Please SIZE DOWN, Do Not FOMO and Lose Money - better to stay away! 🙏 SPY Technical Analysis: Testing Key Resistance Ahead Of FOMC The chart attached shows price action filled and broke the upper channel trendline from my SPY post yesterday (Please refer to that strategy highlighted). It's now retesting that trendline
The Fed Faces Difficult Decision on Interest Rates Amid Inflation Pressure
The Federal Reserve (Fed) is facing one of its toughest interest rate decisions in recent times. Despite the pressure from inflation, which would normally call for a two-point rate hike, the US banking industry is showing signs of a lack of confidence in a high-interest-rate environment. Additionally, the forced merger of Credit Suisse by the Swiss government has added to the already unstable global financial market. A two-point rate hike at this time could further damage market confidence. If the Fed adopts a more conservative approach, such as temporarily suspending interest rate increases to observe the situation, investors will immediately anticipate an interest rate cut due to economic recession as the Fed's justification. This could cause inflation expectations to resurface, potentia
$Wal-Mart(WMT)$ $DJIA(.DJI)$ Walmart Inc. offers shopping opportunities in both retail stores and through e-commerce. The Company offers an assortment of merchandise and services at everyday low prices. The Company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam's Club. The Walmart U.S. segment is a merchandiser of consumer products. The Walmart International segment includes various formats divided into two categories: retail and wholesale. These categories consist of various formats, including supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs and cash & carry, as well as e-commerce through walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.c
Recent events have left global investors and shareholders feeling uneasy about the stability of the banking industry. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the Swiss Credit Crisis have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the entire industry. Despite the efforts of UBS Group to save Swiss Credit, the fear remains that this crisis could be a harbinger of things to come. It's important to note that the issues that led to the crisis, namely the problem of high interest rates, are not unique to these incidents. Many countries in Asia and around the world are facing the same problem. Furthermore, with the global economy being so interconnected, if one bank falls, it could spell disaster for others, creating a domino effect. This is a time when everyone is on edge and feeling vulnerable, and it's
Credit Suisse Fined Billions of Dollars: What Investors Need to Know
Credit Suisse, one of the world's largest investment banks, has been hit with a series of fines over the years for various misconducts. The bank has been fined more than 50 times since 2000, totaling over $11 billion, with an average of $570 million per year. The latest fine in 2022 amounted to $700 million, which is more than double the amount they paid in 2021. This situation is a significant moment for the global banking system. Credit Suisse's mismanagement and the rapid rise of interest rates have caused a crisis. The bank has dug its own grave by repeatedly breaking the rules and facing heavy penalties. Investors in Credit Suisse should pay close attention to these developments. The bank's reputation has been damaged, and its stock price may continue to decline. Investors should keep
The Fed is in a dilemma, having been stuck between a rock and a hard place whether to continue hiking interest rate to rein in a sticky inflation that has proven to be stubborn, or take a pause in view of the recent bank runs and failures. Before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the market has largely been pricing in a 50 basis points hike when the FOMC concludes its monetary policy review today. Now the market is expecting a lift by not more than 25 basis, so as not to inflict more strain on the US and even global banking system and avoid contagious effects. Whichever is the outcome, I plan to stay invested in our local banking trio $DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD(D05.SI)$ ,
Gold/Silver Ratio Suggests Great Buypoint? 4 ETFs to Watch
Silver, gold stocks had a big rally last week. In recent 5 trading days, the gold and silver industry rose 7.36%, 6.89% respectively.$Gold - main 2304(GCmain)$ is trading at a level close to its six-week high, due to the rising demand for safe-haven assets.Data source: Tiger Trade, as of Mar 20 2023The market favoring the gold and silver again, which is undoubtedly related to last week, and even last week's several different banks exposed liquidity risks. In addition, the Fed's interest rate hike expectations have cooled, then the market's risk aversion soared.In terms of individual stocks, 9 stocks including$Endeavour Silver(EXK)$ ,$First M
Oh dear keep on dropping till reach the lowest in history 😭 I can't buy more coz the latest P&L loss, are these still a buy ? I think to buy $KEPPEL-KBS US REIT(CMOU.SI)$ when it goes to 0.40 because lastest pnl still profitable but how the projection of 2023? Infest wisely my friends. $MANULIFE US REIT(BTOU.SI)$ and $Prime US ReitUSD(OXMU.SI)$ has dip so much ! My total loss in these 3 counters : USD 170 still holding coz cud not bear to cut loss 😅 Is CMOU a buy ?
'The iPhone Moment For AI" And Nvidia Is Taking Control Of It Nvidia Corporation's $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ CEO Jensen Huang believes that we are at the "iPhone moment for AI" and the company is ready to spearhead the AI movement by providing the necessary infrastructure to companies innovating in the field. What Happened: During Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference on Tuesday, the company announced partnerships with $Microsoft(MSFT)$ Azure, $Alphabet(GOOG)$ Google GCP and $Oracle(ORCL)$ OCI to bring Nvidia
$CSI China Internet ETF(KWEB)$ A quick update on a Wheel Strategy that was working thru on KWEB. The Put Option with the strike of $30 was sold about a monthish ago was just assigned last Friday when the stock price dip below $30. Have decided not to roll the Put Option as the closing wasn't too far off my strike price, thus realizing 100% of the profit from the premium collected from this Put Option After the assignment of the underlying shares, the next step in the Wheel Strategy is to sell a Covered Call option on the underlying shares. KWEB has since been trending around +-$28. kind of waiting for the price to head back up a little... hopefully around mid $29before selling a Covered call option and will collect a slightly higher premium