IBKR enters the S&P 500, options trading opportunities are coming?
S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Monday that it will include Interactive Brokers in the S&P 500 index when U.S. stocks open on Thursday.$Interactive Brokers (IBKR) $Will replace Walgreens United Boots, which will be taken private by Sycamore Partners.After the news was announced,Interactive Brokers' shares rose about 8% in after-hours trading, and then the increase narrowed to about 4%. The stock has doubled over the past year and is up 42% year-to-date. WBA edged up 0.5% after hours.At the same time, brokerages$Robinhood (HOOD) $Shares fell slightly after hours.Some investors had hoped that Robinhood would be included in the S&P 500 index. Robinhood stock has risen nearly 190% since the beginning of t
Intel needs little introduction. As one of the world’s most recognizable tech companies, it has long been synonymous with semiconductors, powering PCs, servers, and a growing range of AI and edge-computing applications. Yet, despite its fame, Intel has recently faced volatility that raises the question: is now the right time to buy? Intel is organized into three main segments: Intel Products: Encompassing the Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), and Network and Edge (NEX). The CCG integrates operating systems, system architecture, hardware, and software for PCs; DCAI delivers optimized solutions for cloud providers, enterprises, and high-performance computing; and NEX powers networks and edge compute systems with programmable hardware. Intel Foundry: Responsible for tec
🛒 PDD Pulls Back, Alibaba Earnings Loom: Bargain or Bull Trap? China’s e-commerce duel just got interesting. Pinduoduo ($PDD Holdings Inc(PDD)$ ), the darling of discount retail, is suddenly on the defensive after management admitted profits may not be sustainable. Shares slid back to $130. Meanwhile, Alibaba ($Alibaba(BABA)$ ) steps into the spotlight on Aug 29, with the market asking: can it stage a comeback while margins are under fire? This isn’t just about two companies — it’s about the future of Chinese consumer power in a fragile recovery. --- ⚠️ PDD: The Momentum Machine Hits a Speed Bump For months, PDD was the stock every retail investor pointed to when asked, “Who’s winning
🚗 NIO Doubles Since April! Is $6 Just the Beginning—or the Top? NIO ($NIO Inc.(NIO)$ ) has been on a wild ride. The stock has doubled since April, surging another 70% in just the past two months, fueled by buzz around its new ES8 launch and hopes that the company is finally turning a corner. But here’s the key question for retail investors: is this a real transformation story… or just another speculative run in China’s crowded EV race? ⚡ --- 📈 Why NIO Rallied So Hard Momentum started building after the ES8 SUV launch, which was priced lower than previous models. That positioned NIO more competitively in China’s price-sensitive EV market. Combine that with Beijing’s signals of more policy support for EV adoption, and retail traders piled
Dollar Index (DXY) : Forecasting the Decline From the Equal Legs Zone
In this technical article we’re going to look at the Elliott Wave charts of Dollar index DXY published in members area of the website. US Dollar has recently given us Double Three pull back and found buyers again precisely at the equal legs area as we expected. In this discussion, we’ll break down the Elliott Wave pattern and forecast. Elliott Wave Double Three Pattern Double three is the common pattern in the market , also known as 7 swing structure. It’s a reliable pattern which is giving us good trading entries with clearly defined invalidation levels. The picture below presents what Elliott Wave Double Three pattern looks like. It has (W),(X),(Y) labeling and 3,3,3 inner structure, which means all of these 3 legs are corrective sequences. Each (W) and (Y) are made of 3 swings , they’re
$Bullish(BLSH)$ Why I Collect Bullish Stock During Pullbacks Market volatility can often cloud investor judgment, but for me, pullbacks present an opportunity to accumulate positions in Bullish. Instead of reacting to short-term price swings, I focus on the company's fundamentals and long-term potential. Here's why I continue to collect Bullish shares during market dips. 1. Strong Position in Digital Asset Infrastructure Bullish has established itself as a key player in the digital asset ecosystem, offering a regulated, high-liquidity trading platform. With increasing institutional interest in digital assets, Bullish stands out as one of the few companies combining compliance, security, and liquidity. A pullback in price does not diminish thi
Cause of Collapse Key Learnings Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) 1998 ~$4.6B Excessive leverage (25–30x), reliance on models assuming normal markets, liquidity crunch during Russia default Limit leverage, stress-test for extreme events, don’t rely solely on models Amaranth Advisors 2006 ~$6B Concentrated bets on natural gas futures that moved against them Avoid concentration risk, size positions to survive volatility Barings Bank (Nick Leeson) 1995 ~$1.4B (bankruptcy) Rogue trader hiding losses, massive leveraged bets on Nikkei futures Strong risk controls, independent oversight, no unchecked traders Archegos Capital (Bill Hwang) 2021 ~$20B (banks lost ~$10B) Extreme leverage through swaps, concentrated bets on a few media/tech stocks Transparency with counterparties, monitor synthetic
Neutral at $65 or Bullish at $75: Which Target Fits Figma? 🤔 Figma just faced its first real stress test from Wall Street — and investors didn’t like the result. Shares dropped nearly -5% after JPMorgan initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $65 price target, roughly where the stock trades today. Meanwhile, FactSet consensus still leans Overweight with an average $75 target, implying about 15% upside from current levels. This split has turned Figma into one of the most interesting battleground stocks in growth tech. The key question: is Figma a premium SaaS leader worth stretching for, or has the stock already priced in too much optimism? --- 📊 The Street’s Debate JPMorgan’s neutral stance suggests caution. Their argument? Figma has undeniable product strength but faces valuation h
$Opendoor Technologies Inc(OPEN)$ $Opendoor Technologies Inc(OPEN)$ Bearish 🚀 Opendoor +200% YTD: AI Savior or Meme Bubble About to Burst? 🏠⚡ Opendoor ($OPEN) has staged one of the most dramatic rebounds of 2025. The stock has more than doubled this year (+200% YTD) and just this week tacked on another 14%. At ~$10, bulls say this is just the beginning of an AI-driven revolution in real estate. But skeptics warn this is more meme mania than fundamentals — a dangerous echo of past housing and fintech bubbles. The battleground is set: AI-powered disruption vs. housing market reality. Which side are you on? --- 📊 What’s Driving the Rally Opendoor’s surge isn’t random — there are powerful narratives fueling it: AI-powered pitch: Management claim
I have observed that Pinduoduo executives have expressed doubts about the sustainability of this quarter's profit level, anticipating fluctuations in the coming quarters. Following their earnings call, Pinduoduo's stock pulled back to $130, raising concerns about investment uncertainty. Meanwhile, Alibaba is scheduled to release its earnings on August 29, with market expectations set at revenue of RMB 266 billion (up 9.4% year-over-year) and an adjusted EBITA of RMB 35.3 billion (down 21.7% year-over-year). I firmly believe that Pinduoduo's $PDD Holdings Inc(PDD)$ pullback presents a strong buying opportunity. The uncertainty highlighted by their executives does not deter me; instead, I see it as a chance
Opendoor Tumbles 9% After Climbing to Three-Year High $Opendoor Technologies Inc(OPEN)$ shares closed 9.4% lower Monday after climbing to its highest intraday level in three years, mirroring heightened implied volatility for a stock that has surged more than 11X from its record low. Shares reversed their earlier gains that came after new home sales in July beat estimates. That rally presented opportunities for short sellers and attracted bearish positions in the stock options market. At 11:21:52 a.m. in New York Monday, an active seller got a $3.24 million premium for unloading call options that give their holders the right to sell 1.95 million Opendoor shares at $4 by the end of the wee
JPMorgan kicked off coverage with a Neutral rating and $65 PT, while FactSet consensus leans more bullish with a $75 average target. After the downgrade, Figma dipped ~5% to ~$70.9. So which side holds more weight? 🔎 Macro Drivers Rates & Tech Sentiment: Powell's dovish Jackson Hole tilt supports growth stocks, but higher-for-longer risk lingers. IPO Supply: With new listings (Bullish, CoreWeave) competing for flows, appetite for Figma may be thinner in the near term. Sector Multiple Compression: SaaS names remain sensitive to rate expectations and earning revisions. 📊 Near-Term Outlook Bullish Case: If tech sentiment stays firm and SaaS peers (CRM, NOW, ADBE) rebound, Figma can push back toward $74–76. Bearish Case: If Nasdaq chops lower into early September, Figma risks testing $65–6
Intel’s Strategic Inflection Point: Can Government Backing Revive America’s Semiconductor Giant?
$Intel(INTC)$ Intel has long been regarded as one of the foundational companies of modern computing, yet in recent years, its story has become one of missed opportunities, slowing innovation, and an increasingly uphill battle to compete against faster-moving rivals. Once the undisputed leader in semiconductor design and manufacturing, the company now finds itself at a crossroads—caught between stagnant growth in its core markets and immense costs associated with its ambitious push to reinvent itself as a global foundry leader. This past weekend, a development emerged that may alter the trajectory of Intel’s future: the United States government announced it would acquire a roughly 10% stake in the company. This multi-billion-dollar investment repre
I’m watching Singapore bank stocks closely during this pullback. With rate cuts on the horizon, the sector is under pressure as $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$ , $UOB(U11.SI)$ , and $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ slip lower. For me, that sets up a potential entry into fundamentally strong names at more attractive levels. I’m holding back for now, waiting for stabilization before scaling in. While lower rates may squeeze margins, they also encourage loan growth and economic activity, which could offset the impact. That’s why I see weakness more as an opportunity than a risk. My plan is to stay patient, keep cash ready, and enter selectively if the pullback deepens. S
I wonder if you noticed that there is a new kid on the block when it comes to AI infrastructure provider. Well, not that “new” actually. It had hogged a bit of headlines back in March 2025. (see below) What stock is it ? It is none other than $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$. Having IPO almost 6 months ago, on 28 Mar 2025, it is timely to take a look at its overall performance so far… What is CRWV ? It is a cloud computing company specializing in GPU-based infrastructure for AI and machine learning workloads. It provides scalable, high-performance GPU compute power through its network of data centers. Clients use CoreWeave’s platform to run demanding AI, graphics, and compute-intensive applications without owning hardware. The company serves a range of cus
Intel’s Correction: Undervalued Gem or Just a Falling Knife?
$Intel(INTC)$ Intel shares tumbled 7% after a sharp rally in recent weeks, sparking a heated debate among investors. Some see the correction as a long-awaited entry point into a historically dominant semiconductor giant. Others remain wary, pointing to ongoing competitive pressures, lagging technology roadmaps, and questions over whether Intel can regain its former market leadership. With the stock now trading at a relative discount to peers, the central question is whether this pullback represents a tactical buying opportunity—or a signal that Intel’s struggles are far from over. Performance Overview: A Rally Interrupted Before the recent decline, Intel had staged an impressive rally, driven by investor optimism around its foundry strategy, AI am
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$$Rigetti Computing(RGTI)$$Intel(INTC)$ 🔥💰🚀 Options Flow Frenzy! 25Aug25 Moves That Matter 🚀💰🔥 I’m seeing some of the boldest positioning of the month with flows that scream conviction across growth, tech, and volatility plays. I’m watching how these moves could reset the market’s risk appetite and dictate where capital rotates next. 🔴 $ARKK 74 P 09/26/2025 $2.1M 🟢 $GPRO 2 C 04/17/2026 $2.6M 21% OTM 🟢 $INTC 32 C 11/21/2025 $491K 30% OTM 🟢 $OPAD 5 C 09/19/2025 $1.4M 37% OTM 🟢 $RGTI 15 C 09/26/2025 $1M 🟢 $TSLA 550 C 02/20/2026 $3.9M 59% OTM 🟢 $U 50 C 09/05/2025 $291K 26% OTM 🟢 $VIX 20 C 02/18/2026 $2.2M 35% OTM Which of these flows do you think
Rocket Lab’s Next Frontier: Can Electron’s Cadence and Neutron’s Promise Justify the Valuation?
$Rocket Lab USA, Inc.(RKLB)$ On August 23, Rocket Lab achieved a milestone that sent ripples across the aerospace industry: the successful completion of its 70th Electron rocket launch. This achievement elevated the Electron to the title of the world’s most frequently launched small orbital rocket, marking a critical validation of Rocket Lab’s technology, execution, and strategic focus. The news triggered a surge in U.S. space-related stocks, with Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) jumping 11% intraday as investors cheered both the operational milestone and its broader implications for the company’s long-term positioning. For a firm often overshadowed by SpaceX and other aerospace giants, this event underscored Rocket Lab’s emerging role as a credible lead
Think a Stock Will Drop? Long Put vs. Short Selling | #OptionsHandbook EP034
Ever look at a stock and think: “That valuation is way too high”? If you want to profit on the downside, you could short-sell—or you could try the Long Put strategy. 📒 The Options Handbook breaks down the key points of using a Long Put for shorting— ▶ What Is Using a Long Put to Go Short? 🤔 A Long Put means you pay a premium to gain the right to sell the stock at a set price in the future. If you don’t own the shares, a Long Put is simply betting on the stock’s drop by profiting from the rising value of the put—not by actually selling shares. ▶ Both Are Bearish—So What’s the Difference? ⚖️ 1. Profit mechanics Long Put: Gains when the put option increases in value as the stock falls—no borrowing or