🔍 How to Trade Earnings with Options: Navigating Volatility Like a Pro
Earnings season is heating up, with tech giants Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), and Qualcomm (QCOM) set to report this week. Goldman Sachs recently highlighted a critical insight—"negative asymmetry." This means positive earnings surprises often yield modest gains, while negative surprises trigger sharp sell-offs. So, how should investors tactically navigate these unpredictable waters? 🔮 Predictive Outlook for Upcoming Earnings Microsoft and Meta: Analysts anticipate strong numbers, especially driven by AI advancements and ad revenue recovery. However, bullish sentiment already priced in leaves limited upside. Any slight disappointment could trigger quick drops. Apple and Amazon: Both face macroeconomic pressures but continue to innovate and expand. Wa
1/ $SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ train is taking off.Growth is accelerating, the business is becoming increasingly capital-light, and it's rapidly entering new markets.Here is my updated SOFI investment thesis: 🧵2/ Member growth is accelerating.SOFI added a mind-blowing 1.8 million members since Q4 2024.This is the fastest rate at which the company has grown its membership in any two consecutive quarters.This will result in accelerated product growth in the next few quarters.Image3/ Lending is accelerating too.This is SOFI's biggest business, and it's accelerating.In the last quarter, originations reached a record $799 million.This can further accelerate as the Fed cuts rates and SOFI grows its deposit base.Image4/ Technology business is back to
1. $Palo Alto Networks(PANW)$ TO ACQUIRE $CyberArk(CYBR)$ FOR $25BPalo Alto is clearly positioning for what the next wave of cybersecurity actually looks like: securing not just users and passwords, but every AI agent, every machine credential, every autonomous workflow that lives inside the enterprise stack.CyberArk gives them that control layer.Now, has the market punished them for it? Absolutely. Palo Alto has shed over $15B in value since the rumor broke -- more than half the value of the deal itself. That’s wild. But that also tells me this might be the exact kind of misunderstood bet that ends up aging well.Because if you believe AI is going to reshape how companies operate (which I do) -- and that
It's a packed earnings week for S-REITs — here's a look at which names stood out and which ones lagged behind!1. $KEPPEL REIT(K71U.SI)$ +2.11%, Yield: 5.88%Keppel REIT’s H1 2025 DPU fell 2.9% to S$0.0272. Distributable income dropped 1.4% to S$95.5 million, due partly to 25% of management fees being paid in cash.Despite lower payouts, property income rose 9.1% to S$136.5 million and NPI grew 11.8% to S$108.3 million, mainly from better performance at Australian assets.Portfolio occupancy stood at 95.9%, with rental reversion at 12.3%. Annualized yield is 6.1% with a 4.8-year WALE and 3.51% average financing cost.2. $First Reit(AW9U.SI)$ -3.57%, Yield: 8.89%H1 2025 DPU declined 5.8% to S$0.0113. Reve
Alibaba (9988.HK) closed today at HK$117.10, down nearly 3%. Most people I speak to have written it off. They say, “China is uninvestable” or “Alibaba is finished.” But I see it differently. I'm a long-term investor, and this is one of the rare moments where price and value have completely diverged. It reminds me of times when sentiment was at its worst—yet those turned out to be some of the best buying opportunities. Here’s why I’ve started accumulating Alibaba again, even when it feels uncomfortable. Why I’m Buying 1. The Valuation Makes No Sense At HK$117, Alibaba is trading at: Single-digit PE, ex-cash Below book value A fraction of its sum-of-the-parts worth (especially when you include assets like Lazada, Ant Group, and Alibaba Cloud) When I run the numbers, it just doesn’t add up. 2
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ This week, it’s either the short squeeze of the century or nothing happens.On Tuesday, a massive 200,000-lot bullish call spread was opened:Selling $NVDA 20250801 180.0 CALLBuying $NVDA 20250801 182.5 CALLAs a result, the open interest for $NVDA 20250801 182.5 CALL surged from 48,000 contracts on Monday to 146,000 contracts.Potential Outcome: If NVIDIA’s stock price breaks $177.5, there’s a high probability of a squeeze, potentially pushing the price directly to $185.Bearish Positions:No excessive bearish sentiment. Most put options are opened at the $170 strike.A notable longer-term bearish position is the $NVDA 20251219 146.0 PUT, with 7,398 contracts opened. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ For this
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GOLD: Continue to Maintain a Narrow Range of Oscillation!
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some macro analysis with you!1. $Gold - main 2512(GCmain)$$XAU/USD(XAUUSD.FOREX)$ The release of the ADP data favoured the fall of gold though! But the market fluctuation is limited! Currently continue to maintain a narrow range of oscillation! The overall downtrend has not changed! It is expected that investors are on the sidelines, waiting for the Fed interest rate meeting! New York market strategy: Sell: 3333-36 TP:3325-23-20 SL:3346 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 trading limit with 0 commission. Trade SG, HK, US stocks as well as ETFs unlimitedly!Find out more here:
FOMC day is upon us. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ will either see 6400+ or back under 6334. If SPX breaks 6334 it can test 6300, SPX needs 6400 to run another 100 pts to 6500. Let's see if Powell cuts rates today. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ to 180 in play if the market can breakout today after FOMC/Powell. Calls can work near 178 for today $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ keep an eye on 568, possible we see 575-580 by next week if QQQ can hold near 568 over the next 2 days.We usually see the real move AFTER Powell talks so be patient beforehand. Good luck today everyone!! 🫡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 trading limit
The recent surge in $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ stock, effectively doubling in value, has captured the attention of investors worldwide, while $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ has received a significant boost with Bank of America raising its price target to $200. This development, driven by AMD's potential in artificial intelligence shipments, sparks curiosity about whether a $200 breakout is on the horizon for either company. As big tech companies prepare to release earnings in the coming weeks, the question of increased capital expenditure looms large. I find myself drawn to this dynamic market shift, particularly with the strong m
🎁What the Tigers Say | Earnings Season: What’s Your Top Watch?
This week marks the busiest earnings week of the season.Crypto stocks Coinbase and MicroStrategy will release earnings on Thursday.Chip stocks ARM and Qualcomm are scheduled to report after the bell on Wednesday.In financial payments, SoFi, PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard will report on Tuesday and Thursday.Oil giants Chevron and Exxon will release their results on Friday.Which sector are you watching most closely?Can this week’s earnings finally lift the gloom that’s shadowed the season so far?🎁Special Notes: Whoever showed up on the” What the Tigers Say” column will receive 100 Tiger Coins and an exclusive interview invitation to honor your contribution.Click titles to read the full analysis:1. @yourcelesttyy:Key Points:Short-Term Plays
💰SGX's High-dividend Stocks like BN4, U96, & AWI Show Robust Growth Potential
💰 Dividend Picks | Brave out the bad weather: BN4/U96/AWI 💰 U.S. stock markets experienced a broad decline, largely driven by a drop in technology stocks, partly easing risk-on sentiment.💹 $Keppel(BN4.SI)$/$SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD(U96.SI)$/$Thakral(AWI.SI)$: Year-to-date gains range from 20% to 107%, with earnings reports set to be released soon.📣 Stay tuned, supercharge purchasing power through CashBoost!Open a CBA today and enjoy access to a trading limit of up to SGD 20,000 with upcoming 0-commission, unlimited trading on SG, HK, and US stocks, as well as ETFs. Find out more here.💰Join th
PYPL Plunges 9%: Crypto Hype Can not Mask Growth Woes?
PYPL Plunges 9%: Can Crypto Hype Mask Growth Woes?On Tuesday, $PayPal(PYPL)$ fell as much as 9% and closed down 8.66%, its biggest single-day drop since February, wiping out approximately $6 billion in market value overnight.I. What Happened?After the market closed on July 29th, $PayPal(PYPL)$ announced its Q2 2025 results: revenue of $8.30 billion (up 5% YoY) and EPS of $1.40, both exceeding Wall Street expectations of $8.08 billion and $1.30.However, guidance was mixed: full-year EPS was raised from $4.95–5.10 to $5.15–5.30, while management lowered its full-year revenue growth forecast to 5–6% (previously 8–9%).CEO Alex Chriss emphasized that new businesses like AI, advertising, and crypto wallets are
Holding any oversold quality names? 📊 Dive into TigerAI’s 15 battered Dow megacaps.
$UnitedHealth(UNH)$ led the decline of 15 high-quality $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ components with a market capitalization over $100 billion.Do you own any oversold high-quality stocks?📈 Check out TigerAI's analysis.I. $UnitedHealth(UNH)$ declined almost 8 % on Tuesday after releasing earnings.Key facts of $UnitedHealth(UNH)$• Reported 29-Jul-2025 pre-market; stock closed –7.9 %.• Options volume ranked #5 across all US names that day.• YTD 2025 (to 29 Jul) UNH is –48.39 %, the steepest drop among US mega-caps (≥ 100 bn USD).• Tiger Trade “Top Bought” leaderboard: UNH has been the #2 most-bought stock over the last 20-, 10-, 5-, 3- an
I. Performance and Valuation of Global Equity Indices Data Sources: Bloomberg, Tiger Asset Management Key Highlights ◼ Last week, global capital markets continued to rise. The Nikkei increased by nearly 5% over the week, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index and the Tech Index both saw gains of over 2%. Additionally, mainland Chinese stocks performed well, with traditional sectors and technology sectors taking turns leading the gains, resulting in nearly 2% returns for the CSI 300 and the Shanghai Composite Index. In contrast, although the three major U.S. indices had smaller gains, both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ reached new all-time highs again. ◼ Last week, the U.S. stock market continued to experience an AI-led rally. On the macro front, tariffs remained the main issue. The EU-U.S. tra
A Simple Guide to Profiting from Amazon’s Q2 Earnings
2025 Q2 Earnings Expectations $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ Amazon’s Q2 results are expected to exceed market consensus, with projected revenue of $164 billion.Resilient consumer demand, with North American retail sales growth likely to reach 10%, exceeding the market’s 8% expectation.Amazon was the only major retailer to show accelerated sales growth in June.Due to chip supply constraints, AWS growth in Q2 will be slightly slower than Q1, but capacity is expected to improve in the second half of the year.However, Q2 profit margins are expected to shrink by 60 basis points QoQ.Q3 guidance is likely to be in line with expectations.How to Evaluate the Earnings OutlookIt’s a positive report.No major bearish catalysts, but the bullish factors are likely already
$CELH 20250815 40.0 PUT$ Selling another put on CELH after the last one expired in my favour. Continue to like the business of CELH. It's non alcoholic business, healthier nutritional beverages resonates well with the younger generations compared to the partying days of the older generations. I think CELH will perform well for this climate although valuation could get out of whack to fundamentals.