1. $Texas Instruments(TXN)$ TXN will smart money step in? 🤔TXN smart money zone held+11% on the day 👀Image2. $AstraZeneca PLC(AZN)$ AZN Monthly Bias has bounced every time we pulled back since 2018Image3. $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ SPY Trump gave retail two chances to enter on the monthly market bias Still expect $540/$550 rejection area near daily market biasImage4. $Apple(AAPL)$ Institutions Stepped InImageFor whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:🏦 Open a CBA today and enjoy privileges of up to SGD 20,000 in trading limit with 0 commission. Trade SG, HK, US stocks as well as ETFs unlimitedly!Find out more
$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ Futures Update Already stopped out of $Direxion Daily AAPL Bull 2X Shares(AAPU)$ yesterday after worldwide reciprocal tariff are in place including a confirmation from the White House that 104% tariffs on imports from China. I was betting on things to improve this week, especially with prices hitting a 5 year oversold level relative to the 50-MA, but the narrative now seems to be shifting into an ego clash between the leaders of two superpowers.The remaining of the session into Wednesday will put Monday's technical support (and my stops) to the test. Will be sizing down ahead of Thursday pre-market MoM Inflation dataImageFor whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:🏦
The $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ declined 21% and can easily drop another 20%.No one knows when the bottom will come in, but the $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ does.Here's how VIX chart must explain exactly when 🧵 ImageWhat’s the VIX?The VIX is like a "fear meter" for the stock market. When it goes up, it means investors are nervous or scared. When it’s low, investors feel calm and confident.Its a gauge for uncertainty and volatility.What does this chart show?The VIX went from around 15 all the way up to over 60.That’s a huge spike, which means fear or panic shot up really fast.The highest point was 60.13, then it dropped a bit to 52.33.ImageWhat caused this?This kind of spike usually happens when someth
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Wells Fargo (WFC) Expenses Management To Macroeconomic Impact
$Wells Fargo(WFC)$ is expected to report its quarterly results for fiscal Q1 2025 on 11 April 2025 before the market open. The revenues consensus estimate is expected to be down -0.3% year-on-year to $20.8 billion. The estimate given have been stable, with the earnings per share consensus estimate is anticipated to come in at $1.23, which represent a -2.4% down compared to same period last year. Wells Fargo (WFC) Last Positive Earnings Saw Share Price Decline By 6.37% Wells Fargo had a positive earnings call on 15 Jan 2025 which saw a decline of 6.37% since. The earnings call reflects a strong financial performance with significant capital returns and growth in strategic areas, offset by challenges in specific segments like home lending, auto, and
Is Downturn A Good Time To Revisit Warren Buffett's Wisdom?
🌟🌟🌟When economic storms hit, I find myself searching for a guiding light - A beacon of clarity amid uncertainty. In these moments, the enduring wisdom of Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, comes sharply into focus . His principles of value investing, long term commitment and disciplined decision may seem especially relevant when the markets are volatile and emotions run high. Warren Buffett's approach is rooted in a few core fundamental ideas: Patience and Long Term Perspectives - Rather than reacting to short term market fluctuations, Warren Buffett champions the idea of holding quality companies for the long haul. Warren Buffett believes that true wealth is built over time and market downturns are but temporary blips on a much larger canvas. Value Over Hype:
Tesla (TSLA) Poised for a Breakout: Why Now Is the Time to Go All-In
On April 9, 2025, the U.S. stock market staged a jaw-dropping rally, with the major indices posting their biggest single-day gains in years: the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 7.87%, the S&P 500 skyrocketed 9.52%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged an eye-popping 12.16%. Amid this market frenzy, Tesla (TSLA), a titan in the tech and renewable energy space, emerged as a standout performer. With its stock price riding the wave of this rally, coupled with strong fundamentals, a bullish technical setup, and a favorable macro backdrop, Tesla is screaming “buy” right now. Here’s why I’m strongly bullish on Tesla and why you should be too. 1. The Market Surge: Policy Relief and a Tech-Led Rebound The April 9 rally was sparked by President Donald Trump’s announcement to pause most “reciproca
Why SPY was going to drop at least 10% more after March 19 FOMC
I correctly explained why $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ was going to drop at least 10% more after March 19 FOMC here:ImageThe ultimate trade to trade for SPY is when $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ hits 80+ and heading towards 100+ At these prices take SPY 30-50 points out of money and expiry 3-4 weeks.So if VIX is at 95 and SPY is at 410 take these:SPY calls $440 for June 2025.This is a low risk and high reward trade is VIX most likely will collapse back to 50 quickly while SPY will spike up fast in recovery.The volatility and uncertainty of market will subside will good news.ImageFor whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:🏦 Open a CBA today and enjoy privileges of up to SGD 20,000 in trading limi
Quadrants are a really effective tool for categorising companies
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$Amazon.com(AMZN)$ may get hammered by tariffs.The company now relies on 3rd party retailers, which takes the pricing decisions and impact of tariffs out of Amazon's control. And if it's true that 71% of supply comes from China (125% tariff), it may be Amazon where we see prices soar in just the next few days.Don't forget that the de minimus loophole is also closed, so getting around tariffs isn't as easy as it was a few days ago.ImageWhat a wild last few days, but the volatility likely isn't over.1. Tariffs are delayed, not lifted.2. Chinese tariffs are now 125%.3. We don't have economic data or earnings yet.Big earnings season ahead.For whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:🏦 Open a CBA today and enjoy privileges of up to SGD 20,000 in
Short Sellers Earned $159 Bln: Is Recent Rebound Sustainable or Not?
On Wednesday morning, Trump announced a 104% tariff increase on China. In response, China imposed an 84% tariff on the U.S. that evening. The EU also announced a countermeasure, imposing a 25% tariff on imports from the U.S. Subsequently, Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary said he wants Trump to slap a 400% tariff on China.Tariff numbers are getting larger and larger, yet the market's reaction has become increasingly calm. Trump even posted to rally people to buy $Trump Media & Technology(DJT)$ stock.Trump is becoming absurd, but has the tariff trade war already played itself out?Once tariffs exceed 100%, any additional hikes seem to lose significance. US stocks might see a short-term rebound, but the medium-term outlook remains unclear. High tariff
Bulls Shouldn’t Fear, Because Bears Are Also Nervous
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ At the current price level, it’s neither high enough nor low enough—both bulls and bears have reasons to feel nervous.Friday’s Action:The $55 put $NVDA 20250425 55.0 PUT$ opened on Friday was closed prematurely. It was closed at NVIDIA’s intraday high of $105, so the position didn’t make much profit.Market Reaction to Tariff News:Despite China's pre-market announcement of retaliatory tariffs (a 50% increase on all U.S. imports), the market didn’t continue to drop.Tuesday’s Option Activity Highlights:Institutional players closed their $99 calls and rolled them into $109 calls. Meanwhile, they continued to hold sell positions for $100, $101, and $102 calls.Large orde
On Tue, 08 Apr 2025, what was supposed to be a bright spark turned gloomy, shortly after 10am. This about turn came after Trump decided to carry out his threat to impose a further +50% tariffs (totaling a ridiculous +104%) on China, with effect from Wed, 09 Apr 2025. (see above) For the 2nd day in week of 07 Apr 2025: (see above) DJIA: -0.84% (-320.01 to 37,645.59). S&P 500: -1.57% (-79.48 to 4,982.77). Lost lost $5.8 trillion in market value over 4 days. Nasdaq: -2.15% (-335.35 to 15,267.91). With a negatively charged sentiments, even economic report like the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index, could not have any effect on the market. (see below) For March 2025, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index has declined by -3.3 points to 97.4, th
$Visa(V)$ Market Panic Over Tariffs Everyone’s in a frenzy over the new tariffs. They came in much higher than expected, and now the stock market is feeling the heat. Fear is spreading, and many investors are concerned that this could be the spark that leads us into a recession or, perhaps even worse, a period of runaway inflation. The typical reactions from the market are to sell off stocks, pull back, and brace for impact. Investor Questions: How to Position for the Current Climate In the midst of this chaos, I've had countless investors ask me, "What do you think is the best way to position for this? What's the best stock to bet on with these new tariffs and inflation worries?" It's a great question, and I know there’s a lot of debate going on abo
Alibaba seen as a better AI stock than Nvidia and a hedge against tariff risks
Nvidia may have been the AI darling in recent years, but Alibaba Group Holding Ltd BABA is currently a better pick to bet on a continued momentum in artificial intelligence, says EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson.Jackson’s remarks arrive as BABA warms up to launching “Qwen 3” by the end of April, .Jackson likes the Chinese e-commerce and tech behemoth also for the strength of its financials. In February, BABA reported earnings for its third quarter that handily topped Street estimates.More importantly, the AI stock currently pays a dividend yield of 1.51%, which makes it all the more exciting to own ahead of a potential recession.BABA shares are insulated from Trump’s tariffsInvestors should be pounding the table on Alibaba stock at writing because, on top of an incredible AI play, it’s a “
Apple, Tesla and other US tech groups hit as Donald Trump targets suppliers
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime threatens upheaval for the likes of Apple, Amazon and other US companies that rely heavily on manufacturing in China and other countries now targeted for extra levies.The US president’s extra tariffs, due to come into effect within days, impose a universal 10 per cent levy on all countries. But they are much steeper for many of the Asian countries whose factories are deeply embedded in supply chains relied on by US multinationals.The extent of new tariffs was “worse than the worst case” scenario that markets feared, wrote Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives.The tech sector “will clearly be under major pressure on this announcement worries about demand destruction, supply chains and especially the China and Taiwan piece of the tariffs”, Ives noted.Technology co