To The Moon

$RIVN 20250516 17.0 CALL$ >68% profits. Just take profit and go on as duration still has more than 1 month to go for remaining 32% profits. Rivian options' price movement  is surprisingly more resilient than what I expect. Decided to find softer targets for shorting. [Facepalm]  

$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ Closed googl shares in this account because I hold googl in other brokerage used the money to buy msft as I want to accumulate 100 shares of Msft

$Intel(INTC)$ Intel has been beaten down badly in recent years and price has fallen to similar levels 10 years ago (back in 2014) Opening some fresh new position into Intel stocks. Fundamental Analysis: 1. Historical Price Levels: The current trading price of INTC has reverted to levels observed in 2014. Specifically, in 2014, the stock's price ranged between approximately $17.66 and $28.91, with an average close of $22.99. This places Intel at a historically low valuation on a price-to-book and price-to-earnings basis compared to its peers, which may present a value opportunity for long-term investors. 2. Impact of Tariffs: The recent price drop is significantly influenced by heightened trade tensions. Semiconductor companies like Intel are

$COIN 20250417 190.0 CALL$ Taking advantage of the volatility to sell weekly covered calls with shares on hand. 🎢  Earnings should be coming up in early May, will sell some calls to ride on the volatility in the meantime. NO CRYING IN THE CASINO!

Risk Sentiment Cools on Wall Street, Trump's Tariff Pause Boosts Asian Markets 🇺🇸 S&P 500 Index: -3.46% 📉 🇺🇸 Nasdaq Index: -4.31% 📉 🇪🇺 STOXX 600 Index: 3.70% 📈 🇯🇵 Nikkei 225 Index: 9.13% 📈 🇭🇰 Hang Seng Index: 2.06% 📈 🇨🇳 CSI 300 Index: 1.31% 📈 🇸🇬 Straits Times Index: 5.43% 📈 U.S. stock markets saw a sharp sell-off, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropping by -3.5% and -4.3% respectively, as fears mount that the escalating U.S.-China trade war could cause long-term damage to global economic growth. The White House announced tariffs on Chinese goods would rise to 145%, further dampening investor confidence. U.S. core CPI growth slowed to 2.8% year-over-year in March 2025 (vs. expected 3.0%), down from 3.1% in February. This suggests inflation has temporarily eased before tariff pressures

For US Tech stocks, ito sell into any rally or Green Day. earning will be fuzzy and likely guided down if there is any guidance at all. CAPEX will be halted or reduced given the uncertainty of the US tariff threat and chaos. China will not blink so expect zero trade with US and all the US semiconductor supply chain vendors will all be impacted by import tariffs of 145% and many might bleed immediately and if prolonged will fold.  The whole re-industrialization of US is not planned well and therefore will only damage US economically hence lower GDP for sure. You can't have income from tariff and at the same time wants to re-industrialize US by forcing manufacturing back to US and at the same time still keep the USD reserve status. US needs to choose 1 and be very good at it. Also to ke

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ Introduction On April 2, 2025, former President Trump will unveil country-based tariffs from the Rose Garden, a policy shift announced on April 1 that promises to redefine global trade dynamics. This post examines the anticipated impacts, affected industries, and investment opportunities as of the 2025 economic context. Detailed Analysis Trump’s tariff plan, set for announcement on April 2, 2025, targets imports from key trading partners like China and the EU to bolster U.S. manufacturing. Early leaks suggest tariffs could range from 10% to 25% on various goods, with a focus on protecting domestic industries like steel and electronics. This follows a year of escalating

Honestly, I think the market has already priced in much of the tariff shock. A 104% tariff sounds extreme, but once tariffs go beyond 100%, the marginal impact starts to fade—it becomes more about politics than real economics. Trump urging people to buy DJT stock feels more like a sideshow. Still, the retaliation from China and the EU will eventually hit corporate margins and global trade. This short-term rebound could very well be a dead cat bounce. With EPS estimates revised down and the Fed unlikely to step in quickly, there's not much support under the market. I’ve trimmed some tech positions into strength and am holding cash in case we retest lows. The S&P’s current valuation still feels high compared to historical averages. Instead of betting heavily on inverse ETFs—which can suf

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ Bessent Tries to Justify Trade War—and It Sounds Insane Alright guys, we’ve officially entered the Twilight Zone. I honestly can’t wrap my head around how one of the sharpest minds on Wall Street keeps sounding more unhinged every time he speaks. I’m talking about none other than Scott Bessent—now the U.S. Treasury Secretary—who’s been on a full-blown media tour defending Trump’s trade war with China. The U.S. is about to hit Chinese goods with a massive 104% tariff, and somehow, Bessent is painting this as a strategic win. He claims China made a huge mistake escalating things, that they’re “playing with a pair of twos,” and that President Trump has “maximum negotiatin

Yesterday’s surge was incredible, but I see it more as a technical rebound than the start of a new bull. Moves like this are common in bear markets — big green days that give investors hope before the next leg down. With all the uncertainty around tariffs and global tensions, one good headline doesn’t change the bigger picture. The fact that the VIX is still elevated tells me fear hasn’t gone away. I’m still holding my Mag 7 positions, but with a cautious mindset. Instead of chasing the rally, I’m using moments of strength to trim or rebalance. These kinds of sharp bounces can be tempting, but staying disciplined is key. I’d rather protect gains than assume the bottom is in without real fundamental improvements. This market remains headline-driven, and Trump is playing a major role in sent

‌$NVIDIA(NVDA)$  ‌‌$Qualcomm(QCOM)$  ‌ Two giants of the chipmaking world, NVIDIA (NVDA) and Qualcomm (QCOM), have recently experienced a downturn in their stock prices. However, there are growing indications that their momentum might be shifting towards a recovery, presenting investors with a compelling dilemma: which of these tech powerhouses deserves their investment? NVIDIA, despite trading at $114 – nearly 30% below its January peak – shows signs of forming a bullish "double bottom" pattern, suggesting that buyers may be stepping in after sellers failed to push the price lower. This positive sentiment aligns with NVIDIA's impressive recent earnings report, which revealed record-breaking rev

I still remember the crash of 2022 like it was yesterday. It was the first time I saw my portfolio bleed so fast — I stayed up all night watching the red candles stack, and the sense of helplessness was overwhelming. I sold some positions out of fear, and the regret that followed taught me a painful but necessary lesson about emotional discipline in investing. That experience changed me. This time, during the recent market plunge, I kept calm and stuck to my plan. I reminded myself how panicking last time only led to bad decisions. Instead of reacting impulsively, I followed a buy-the-dip list I had prepared, and it helped me stay focused on long-term goals, not short-term noise. If I could tell my past self one thing, it would be: “You’ve made it through worse — trust your strategy and do

This market crash has been a tough ride, and honestly, every day feels like a reminder of how unpredictable this journey can be. Some mornings, I find myself staring at the screen, wondering if it’s time to just log off & walk away, but then I remind myself: the best thing you can do in a downturn is stick to your strategy. As hard as it is, I’ve been trying to focus on the bigger picture & not let short-term losses derail me. When things get especially rough, I find it helps to step back and breathe, whether it’s by taking a walk or simply disconnecting for a while. Sometimes, the market’s volatility feels like a personal attack, but I know this is just part of the cycle. Every dip is another opportunity to buy for the long-term. If I had to sum up this whole experience in one sen

I think Singapore’s decision to avoid retaliatory tariffs is wise. Given the risk of escalating trade tensions, retaliatory tariffs could hurt both the US and Singapore’s economy. Strengthening partnerships with like-minded countries and focusing on diplomacy seems like a more strategic, long-term solution to avoid further instability. If I were in charge, I’d focus on collaboration and economic diversification rather than retaliation. Tariffs often end up hurting domestic industries and raising costs, which impacts consumers and businesses. By investing in resilience, innovation, and expanding trade ties, Singapore could better weather the impact of tariffs. The STI $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ could see short-term pressure, but the governmen

Have you ever wished to buy a super growing company like Nvidia before the price runs up? Maybe Palantir?  Have you ever wished for a pro-biz US President? Have you ever wished that when you run out of money 💰, you can simply take from others without being punished? They are here, all here! Yes, all at once... In our face! 😁😭 Don't you feel it? Now that they are all here, are you overjoyed? You are supposed to feel that, or so Donald Trump thought so... When the stock market crash occurs, have you then thought of a saviour (some sorts, any sorts in fact) to push them back up?  Ahhhhhh... Nice! It's also here! What have you been doing all these times? From crash to rebound?  Did you scoop in when the crash arrived? 🤔 Or were you so badly wounded with your blood all around the

Silver (XAGUSD) has hit a key turning point after dropping from its October 23, 2024 peak. This decline unfolded in three distinct swings, following a zigzag pattern known as an Elliott Wave structure. Starting from that high, the first drop (wave A) landed at 29.68, followed by a bounce (wave B) to 34.58. Then, the final slide (wave C) bottomed out at 28.328, as seen on the hourly chart. This marked the end of a larger correction phase, called wave (4). Silver found its footing in a critical support zone between 24.86 and 28.56—a range calculated using Fibonacci tools, stretching 100% to 161.8% of the drop from the October high. Now, silver is climbing again in what’s labeled wave (5). To confirm this upward trend, it needs to break past the prior peak of 34.86 from wave (3); otherwise, i

$Intel(INTC)$ $S&P 500(.SPX)$ $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ Introduction Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan announced on April 1, 2025, a bold plan to spin off non-core units, signaling a strategic pivot for the semiconductor giant. This post explores the move’s implications for Intel and the broader chip industry in 2025. Detailed Analysis Intel’s decision to shed non-core businesses—potentially including its foundry services or legacy software units—aims to sharpen focus on its CPU and GPU divisions. Announced on April 1, 2025, this follows a tough 2024, with Intel’s stock lagging competitors like AMD (up 25% YTD) and TSMC (up 30%). The spin-off could unlock $10-15 billion in value