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The upcoming Jackson Hole symposium presents a complex and high-stakes scenario for markets, and while there are some similarities to 2022, the context is different in crucial ways. Comparison to Jackson Hole 2022 The most notable similarity is the presence of high inflation and a strong interest rate environment. In August 2022, the Fed was in the midst of an aggressive rate-hiking cycle, with rates at 2.25%-2.50% and climbing. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech was famously short and hawkish, explicitly stating that the Fed was committed to bringing down inflation, even at the cost of "some pain" for the economy. This stance crushed market hopes for a quick policy pivot and led to a sharp sell-off in both stocks and bonds. Now, in August 2025, the U.S. has seen an aggressive rate-hiking cy

Jackson Hole Preview: Brace for a Potential Hawkish Surprise The Spotlight Shifts to Grand Teton This Friday, the global financial world will turn its attention to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivers his highly anticipated speech at the annual central bank symposium. Historically a crucial platform for the Fed to signal its policy direction, this year's meeting carries extra weight. The market is on high alert for any clues that might greenlight a September rate cut. Currently, traders are betting on an 80% chance of a 25-basis-point reduction next month. From Inflation to Employment: A Key Policy Pivot The theme of this year's conference, "The Evolving Labor Market: Demographic, Productivity, and Macro Policy," might sound academic, but its message is

$MARA 20250822 15.0 PUT$ MARA had come down a fair bit and at risk of hitting the strike at $15.  Decided to not wait till expiry and close it for small profit instead.  Will open new trades to adjust the strike and delta back to reasonable margin so as risk of assignment is minimised.

Nvidia Earnings Preview: What to Watch on China, Margins, and Blackwell AI and semiconductor giant $NVIDIA(NVDA)$   is scheduled to release its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report after the market closes on August 27. Core Financial Indicators ~Q2 Revenue: Guidance is $45 billion, representing a 50% year-over-year (YoY) increase and a 2% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) rise. The market consensus is slightly higher at $46.1 billion. ~Q2 Gross Margin (GAAP): Guidance is 71.8%, a decrease of 3.3 percentage points YoY but an increase of 11.3 percentage points QoQ. ~Q2 Gross Margin (Non-GAAP): Guidance is 72%, down 3.7 percentage points YoY but up 0.7 percentage points QoQ. ~Q2 Net Income (GAAP): Guidance is $

Wall Street's 'AI 30 ': Who's In, Who's Out? Just before the Jackson Hole meeting, Meta unexpectedly announced a shift in its AI strategy, sparking risk-off sentiment in markets. Still, Morgan Stanley is bullish on AI. The bank says AI could add $13 trillion to $16 trillion in value to the S&P 500, potentially lifting the index's market cap by as much as 29%. Strategists also see big opportunities in new AI types: “agentic AI,” which makes decisions with less human input, could add $490 billion in value, while “embodied AI,” or humanoid robots, could contribute around $430 billion. At the start of the year, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives described the AI boom as the “fourth industrial revolution” and launched the firm's “AI 30” list of top players in the sector. Recently, Wedbush updated

$Fortinet(FTNT)$   Heavily in debt that is not well covered by it current assets! More pain to come with the current tsunami downturn  and huge losses await the DUMB MONEY who is holding on to Fortinet. Even more disaster Jerome Powel were to raise rates to counter the inflation stemming from Trump's tariff wars And maybe to spit in the face of Trump just be the can 🤣 to TANK the entire market.

Blind boxes is a craze that can be very addictive; it is too easy to spiral in and down. Gen Z also tend to follow their idols and if popular groups like black pink endorse it, gen x will flock to it. Laopu gold is popular among the Chinese as gold is treasured among the Chinese and many do use it as a form of investment as it retains it value and comes in handy during hard times. It is a common gift for birthdays and weddings. I do not think laopu gold will become the next classic brand as the designs tend to appeal to the Chinese more than the international population. So, I am not too optimistic about it’s potential for stock price growth. I find it safer to buy the trending companies than the stock of traditional companies that are being sold off. One never know when the traditio

⚡ Jackson Hole Tonight: Dip, Rally… or Trap This Time? Every August, the quiet town of Jackson Hole turns into Wall Street’s thunder dome. When Jerome Powell speaks, markets don’t just listen — they jerk, whiplash, and rebound. This Friday could be no different. With rate cuts on the horizon, inflation cooling but still sticky, and stocks already stretched, Powell’s words might decide whether we see another classic “dip-then-rip” play… or the first real crack in the bull run. --- 📉 The History: Why Traders Call It “Classic” 2022: Powell unleashed hawk mode → S&P -3% in a single day. 2023: Same tough inflation stance → markets slipped again. 2024: Even with a dovish tilt, stocks still dipped before bouncing. > Jackson Hole has become a ritual: sell first, rethink later, rally after.

Major institutions have been submitting their 13F filings to the SEC, revealing their U.S. stock holdings and shifts in positions for the second quarter. These filings offer a glimpse into what some of the world’s most successful investors are doing. Highlights From the Latest 13F Filings Warren Buffett / Berkshire Hathaway: Buffett took a $1.57 billion position in a healthcare giant, while continuing to trim his Apple holdings. The move underscores his cautious optimism in healthcare, even as he steadily reduces exposure to a tech behemoth he has long championed. Hillhouse Capital: Hillhouse maintained heavy positions in Chinese concept stocks, signaling continued confidence in the long-term potential of the region despite regulatory and geopolitical uncertainties. Goldman Sachs: The bank

$AppLovin Corporation(APP)$ $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ I’m extremely confident AppLovin ($APP) is offering one of the sharpest combinations of technical setup, institutional demand, and fundamental outperformance we’ve seen this quarter. The story isn’t just on the chart; it’s reinforced by peer benchmarks that prove the strength of APP’s model. 📊 Technical Read The rebound from the $385.19 low and swift recovery above $420 show clear buyer conviction. The textbook inverse head-and-shoulders is intact, with $429 the key level to watch. That pivot lines up with prior breakout zones, a heavy volume shelf, and the 21EMA reclaim. I’m watching this

**Investor Sentiment on Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock: Analysis of Retail and Institutional Investor Trends in 2025** Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has garnered significant attention from both retail and institutional investors in 2025, driven by its strong financial performance, AI-driven growth, and a 73% year-to-date (YTD) stock surge, reaching a market capitalization of $411–$423.7 billion. With Q2 2025 revenue up 48% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $1 billion and U.S. commercial revenue soaring 93%, Palantir’s stock has become a focal point for investors betting on AI and government contracts. However, its high valuation (276x forward P/E) and recent volatility (down 17% from its August 12, 2025, high of $190) have sparked mixed sentiment, with retail investors showing bullish enthusiasm

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