Jackson Hole 2025: A Golden Opportunity for Market Gains The U.S. stock market stands at a pivotal moment, with futures flat and investors poised on the sidelines awaiting direction. The upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, starting today, alongside a wave of major retail earnings due this week, offers a compelling case for optimism. Coupled with the Trump administration’s promising efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, the market is primed for an upward trajectory. Here’s why now is the time to embrace a bullish outlook. Jackson Hole: A Catalyst for Rate Cut Clarity The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, kicking off today and culminating with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday, August 22, is the week’s centerpiece. Investors are eagerly anticipating hi
Nasdaq Crash Nasdaq went down heavy by 1.46% with the recent champions like Nvidia, Palantir and AMD leading the charge down. But was was more alarming was that in the morning they started off rather strongly. What we need-to watch is how the market starts the next session. I expect a continuation but the question is will it reverse later in the day. If it does not, and we see a further substantial drop on the Mag-7's, this may signal a major crash which many have been expecting. Watch especially the high risk stocks like MSTR, Sofi, Circle, BigBear AI, etc. Especially watch Tesla. This may be the time to crash for Tesla as we are starting to see even the Tesla bulls having some doubts with Musk's stories. Note his de
How I Use a Cash Boost Account to Expand My Trading Path 🚀
I really like the Cash Boost Account (CBA) because it gives me the flexibility to trade with leverage in a controlled way. For example, my account is authorized with S$20,000, though this limit can be adjusted higher depending on one’s personal situation. With this facility, I can trade both U.S. and Singapore stocks with 5–6 days of interest-free funding, which provides a useful buffer for short-term trades. $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ One of my favorite approaches is to buy lower-priced bank stocks such as OCBC. With a S$20,000 limit, I can purchase around 1,000 shares. After deducting transaction costs of about S$40, even a small price movement—say, a 20-cent difference—can translate into a very decent profit. This setup allows me to take advan
East Asia Equities Mixed Amid CautiousSentiment; China Equities Broadly Rallied; US Policy in Focus【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】
East Asia LCU WTD return: +0.00% · Asian equities traded flat WTD amid cautious sentiment surrounding Trump’s talks with Ukraine and Russia and as traders assessed risks to regional stability and energy supply chains. · Within $CSOP LOW CARBON US$(LCU.SI)$ , consumer discretionary, industrials and consumer staples were top gainers by sector WTD while Toyota Motor, Daiichi Sankyo and Suzuki Motor were top gainers by individual firm WTD. · Daiichi Sankyo rose after receiving FDA’s breakthrough therapy designation for its drug for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, which was seen as upside cataly
Vega: The “Hidden Variable” in Option Pricing | #OptionsHandbook EP027
When markets get tense, implied volatility (IV) jumps—pushing option prices higher. And here’s where Vega steps in: this Greek tells you exactly how shifts in IV ripple through option prices, making it a key tool for spotting whether an option is truly cheap or expensive. 📖 Let’s see how The Options Handbook explains Vega: ▶ What Vega means 🎯 Vega measures how your options react to changes in implied volatility, the market's pricing of uncertainty, not just price direction. In simple terms: even if the stock price doesn’t move and only sentiment shifts first, Vega tells you how the option’s price will react. ▶ How to read high vs. low Vega? 🔍 At-the-Money (ATM): Highest Vega, most sensitive to mar
U.S. markets saw selling pressure in tech overnight, with the Nasdaq plunging 1.46% to close at 21,314 and the S&P 500 sliding 0.59% to 6,411. The Dow briefly touched a record high but couldn’t hold the gains, ending just 10 points higher at 44,922. AI giants bore the brunt of the sell-off, dragging market sentiment into a more cautious stance: $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ tumbled 5.4%, $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ fell 3.5%, and $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ sank 9% on hopes of a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire. Given the strong run-up in AI-related names since April, a pullback seems like a healthy consolidation. Rot
Bilibili (BILI) Earnings To Watch If Profitability Goals Can Be Delivered
$Bilibili Inc.(BILI)$ is scheduled to report its fiscal Q2 2025 earnings before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, August 21, 2025. This report will be a key indicator of the company's progress on its path to profitability. Revenue and Profitability: This is the primary focus for most investors. Analysts are looking for continued progress on Bilibili's journey to sustainable profitability. The consensus revenue estimate is around RMB 7.33 billion (approximately $1.01 billion), which would represent a significant year-over-year increase. Earnings Per Share (EPS); The consensus EPS estimate is a loss of around -$0.04 per share, narrowing from a larger loss in the prior year. Tipranks is predicting the earnings per share (EPS) to come in at $0.16 per
Tech Weakness Drags Wall Street, Europe Finds Support
US Markets – Tech-Driven Selloff US equities closed lower as weakness in Nvidia and a broad pullback in technology stocks pressured sentiment. The Dow $DJIA(.DJI)$ ended flat, while the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell 0.5% and the Nasdaq $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ tumbled 1.4%, highlighting investors’ cautious stance on richly valued tech names after their strong run earlier this year. European Markets – Lift from Peace Hopes European indices moved higher as optimism surrounding Ukraine peace efforts boosted investor sentiment. The DAX gained 0.4%, the CAC 40
The impressive Q2 2025 financial results from Xiaomi have certainly reinforced my confidence in the company. With revenue hitting RMB 116 billion and a 30.5% year-on-year increase, it is clear that the company is on a strong upward trajectory. This consistency in surpassing the RMB 100 billion mark for three consecutive quarters speaks volumes about its stability. The adjusted net profit of RMB 10.8 billion, up 75.4% year-on-year, is a standout figure that highlights Xiaomi's profitability. The success of the second electric vehicle launch seems to be a key driver, firing up consumer interest and boosting sales. I find this diversification into the EV market particularly encouraging for future growth. I remain generally bullish on Xiaomi's $XIAOMI-W(
Intel’s $2 Billion Makeover: Can SoftBank Fix What Decades of Competition Couldn’t?
$Intel(INTC)$ Intel’s market narrative turned electric in mid-August 2025 when SoftBank — the Japanese investment juggernaut synonymous with big, conviction bets on AI — agreed to buy $2 billion of Intel common stock at $23 a share. The deal is shorthand for a headline-grabber: an erstwhile chip titan that’s been fighting to reclaim relevance now finds a marquee backer aligning capital and narrative on the same page. Markets reacted swiftly, with Intel shares rallying on the news and commentators debating whether this is the start of a durable turnaround or simply a transitory booster shot. Investors asking whether to chase the momentum or harvest gains face a classic crossroads — one where macro AI demand, Intel’s manufacturing ambitions, financi
Xiaomi’s Best-Ever Q2: Are Investors Looking at Fresh Highs Ahead?
$XIAOMI-W(01810)$ Xiaomi Delivers Record Q2! Will Stock New High Follow? Xiaomi Corporation has emerged as one of the most compelling stories in China’s technology sector this year, delivering a record-breaking second quarter that exceeded both internal targets and market expectations. The company, which has often been regarded as the "Apple of China," not only strengthened its grip on the global smartphone market but also demonstrated resilience in its broader ecosystem of connected devices and consumer electronics. As investors digest the results, the central question becomes whether Xiaomi’s stock—already buoyed by strong momentum—can break through resistance and deliver new highs in the months ahead. This analysis dissects Xiaomi’s latest ear
Singapore Airlines (SGX: C6L) Faces Turbulence as Shares Retreat from $7
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is back in focus—not for record-breaking highs, but for a notable pullback that has caught the attention of investors. Shares recently retreated from the $7 mark, raising questions about whether the national carrier’s rally has run out of steam or if this is simply short-term turbulence in an otherwise strong flight path. Despite the recent drop, investors are reminded of a steady anchor: SIA’s dividend payouts every August and November, which continue to cushion downside risks for long-term holders. ⸻ Performance Overview and Market Feedback ✈️ Not long ago, SIA was trading near its post-pandemic highs, buoyed by resilient travel demand and strong quarterly earnings. Passenger load factors remained robust, and cargo revenues continued to provide additional support
Xiaomi’s Q2 Record Smash: Is the Stock Set to Soar to New Heights?
$XIAOMI-W(01810)$ China’s tech titan Xiaomi is making waves with its Q2 2025 financial results, unveiling a record-breaking RMB 116 billion in revenue—a 30.5% year-on-year surge—and an adjusted net profit of RMB 10.8 billion, up an impressive 75.4%. This marks the third straight quarter above RMB 100 billion, cementing Xiaomi’s position as a global powerhouse. With the S&P 500 at 6,466.58, Bitcoin at $124,002, and oil hovering at $75/barrel amid 30-35% tariffs, the rally stands out, though the VIX at 14.49 suggests potential volatility. The stock, trading at HK$26.80 as of August 19, 2025, has climbed 15% this month, fueled by a second EV model launch and robust smartphone sales. Will this earnings beat propel it to new highs, or is the growt
🟩 🌟 Why is Capitaland's Johor project a game changer? Join Iggy in this episode of Investing Iguanas as we dive into the $1.2 billion mixed-use development in Johor and its potential to reshape cross-border investments! Packed with insights, we'll be shedding light on how this ambitious venture, featuring a lifestyle mall and a five-star hotel, could ride the wave of booming tourism and retail activity fueled by the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. 🏢 Whether you're looking to understand the next big moves in real estate or sharpen your investment decisions, this video offers key takeaways for navigating the SGX market. We’ll also touch on the latest shifts in logistics and fintech trends, highlighting what these developments mean for your portfolio. With Capitaland’s stock nudging up
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$SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$$Robinhood(HOOD)$$Intel(INTC)$ I’ve opened a small starter position in $SOFI as a conviction play on its structural shift toward profitable, blockchain-enabled financial services, and I’ll look to add meaningfully once price confirms a sustained break and hold above the $25 pivot with volume support. ⚡ Conviction and thesis I’m fully convinced $SOFI has crossed from a domestic consumer-fintech into a regulated, on-chain payments platform. I’m confident this isn’t a headline pop; it’s a structural shift anchored in execution, regulation, and a clear product roadmap. I’m unequivocally optimistic because the catalysts compound: Lightn
Week 33 of 2025 - Securing Profits and Shedding Dead Weights
Summary Read: Week 33 delivered steady progress with $1.6k gains, driven by strong options performance (+$3.2k) and offset by stock positions (-$1.6k). With 52 open positions delivering a 73% win rate, my focus now shifts to managing position sizing and correlation risk. The HIMS and UNH situations highlight how sector concentration and news risk can quickly overwhelm technical analysis. Focused on cutting dead weights and reduce my portfolio value by taking real profits. S&P was up 0.94% and Nasdaq100 by 0.43% on yet another all time high record week before some small profit taking on Fri. SoFI continue to be my top consistent performer while positions in healthcare stocks UNH and HIMS were hurting. I also have large short position on RCL and this position will likely hurt me in the f