Green Bird in Trouble? Why Duolingo Shares Are Sliding
First, let’s address a common question. Historically, September is typically the worst-performing month of the year for stocks. So, there’s a lot of talk about selling stocks now and buying them back in October. Does this strategy work? Let me explain. I’ll share insights about a company that has recently experienced a puzzling drop in its stock price, likely reaching an undervalued stage. Which company is this? Could it be a good long-term investment? Last Friday, the stock market saw a significant pullback, with tech stocks, led by $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ , experiencing sizable declines. This reminds us that September is often the worst month of the year for stocks. There’s a 56% probability that stocks will drop in September, so ma
Will You Follow Major Trend or Bet on an Underdog Comeback?
Markets are full of contrasts, and this past week highlighted it perfectly. On Wednesday, Meituan (03690) reported earnings that disappointed investors. Profits took a hit. The market responded swiftly: the stock plummeted. MEITUAN-W (03690) Just a day later, Alibaba (BABA) released its results, and the market cheered—a 12% surge in the share price. Alibaba (BABA) Meituan CEO Wang Xing offered a compelling perspective on this dichotomy: “In a big competition, being the underdog is the most exciting position to be in. That’s why this is so thrilling.” This raises a critical question for investors: do we follow the trend, or do we bet on the underdog? The Underdog Advantage: More Than Just Emotion Investing in underdogs isn’t just about rooting for the little guy. It’s about strategic opport
🚗⚡📉 Tesla at the Neckline, Amazon Near Breakout, MongoDB Earnings Surge 📊🛒🚀
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$$Amazon.com(AMZN)$$MongoDB Inc.(MDB)$ I’m convinced this week sets up a defining moment for Tesla, Amazon, and MongoDB. I see Tesla pressing right on the neckline that decides whether it breaks lower into the $300s, Amazon coiling at the edge of a bullish breakout, and MongoDB exploding higher on blowout earnings. These are not casual levels; they are inflection points that will dictate the next major move. 📉 Tesla: Neckline Test in the $350–$300 Range I’m watching $TSLA closely as it presses on the neckline at $331. The head-and-shoulders structure is pressing against a critical pivot, and the charts are showing how important this line reall
🚨🔥 $AVGO: Broadcom Earnings & Wall Street Week Ahead Mega Forecast 🔥🚨
$Broadcom(AVGO)$$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ I believe Broadcom will close in the Flat range (-5% to +5%) on September 5, most likely between $295 and $300. Earnings will be strong, but resistance at $300 and September’s historical weakness will cap the upside. 📊 Macro & Seasonality Context September has historically been the weakest month for equities. Seasonality charts confirm: • S&P 500: steady early, sharp fade after mid-month. • Apple & Meta: typically drag indices lower. • Amazon & Microsoft: relative stabilisers. • Tesla: volatile, often resilient mid-month. The McClellan seasonal overlay illustrates how Fed cuts, tariff shocks, and geopolitical surprises can distort the September path. This ye
<Part 3 of 5> Any correction for the S&P 500? Market outlook (01Sep25)
Market Outlook of S&P500 (01Sep25) Technical observations: MACD - currently shows a downtrend as the price ranges. Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) lines are showing an uptrend. Both the 50 MA line and the 200 MA line are showing an uptrend. This speaks of a bullish outlook for both the short and long term. The CMF is positive at 0.21, indicating more buying pressure over the past 20 periods. Using technical analysis, 11 indicators indicate a “Buy” rating, while 3 indicate a “Sell” rating. Using the Daily interval, it has a “Strong Buy” rating. Emerging Patterns (from Grok) Bearish Engulfing (1D, Current, August 27, 2025) Implication: A bearish pattern indicating strong selling pressure, often marking the start or continuation of a downtrend. Doji (1D, 1 candle ago, August 26, 2025) I
<Part 5 of 5> Is Europe ok? Layoffs? Recession? My investing muse (01Sep25)
My Investing Muse (01Sep25) Layoffs & Closure news Pfizer lays off 100 workers at former Seagen HQ in Seattle area - Fierce Pharma ANZ Group Holdings Ltd. is being forced to accelerate planned layoffs after automated emails were mistakenly sent to some employees before they were told of their termination. - Bloomberg Nike is taking the layoff route again this year, and this means job cuts for less than 1% of its corporate workforce. The company was recently reported to have 77,800 employees, but it remains unclear just how many from this expansive workforce will be affected by the cuts. - The HR Digest Intuitive to lay off 331 employees in California The robotic surgery company, which filed a WARN notice with the state in August, plans for the layoffs to be effective in late Oct
Meituan or Alibaba: Contrarian Gamble or Safe Momentum Play?
$MEITUAN-W(03690)$$Alibaba(BABA)$ Investing is never just about numbers. It’s also about narratives, conviction, and the trade-off between safety and opportunity. This week, that age-old question resurfaced in dramatic fashion as two of China’s biggest internet companies, Meituan (03690.HK) and Alibaba (BABA), unveiled earnings that sent their stock prices in opposite directions. The divergence was striking. Meituan’s latest report showed pressure on profitability, triggering a sharp sell-off in its shares. In contrast, Alibaba surprised to the upside, rallying more than 12% in a single day after its earnings release. On the earnings call, Meituan CEO Wang Xing tried to reframe the market’s disappointme
Choosing Winners in Crypto Stocks: The Key Metrics Every Investor Should Follow
$Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$$MARA Holdings(MARA)$$Block, Inc.(XYZ)$ The cryptocurrency ecosystem has always been volatile, but 2025 has introduced a new wrinkle for investors: it’s not just the tokens themselves swinging wildly, but the performance of crypto-related stocks diverging in meaningful ways. Some companies have surged alongside Bitcoin’s rally, while others have lagged, raising important questions for investors who want equity exposure to digital assets without directly holding tokens. Even as the speculative “hype” around crypto-linked equities has cooled compared to 2021’s euphoric levels, many still believe that the crypto bull cycle is not yet fi
Seeing a ton of posts about options selling being a cheat code, money printer, etc. Can I provide a cautionary tale of the risks? In November 2021, I decided to wheel a decent chunk of money. $SOFI had just come off a triple beat, was still cheaper than its competitors like $UPST, $AFRM, $HOOD, etc., had a massive catalyst coming in the bank charter, was my highest conviction stock, and had great premiums. The stock was stabilizing after those earnings in the mid $20s. There was a secondary offering and they announced the redemption of their warrants and the stock dropped. I thought it was an opportunity and I sold CSPs when it was in the low 20s at a $19 strike. It immediately dropped to the $17-$18 range. I got assigned. But I was "smart", I was deploying the capital in three chunks in c
Seeing a ton of posts about options selling being a cheat code, money printer, etc. Can I provide a cautionary tale of the risks? In November 2021, I decided to wheel a decent chunk of money. $SOFI had just come off a triple beat, was still cheaper than its competitors like $UPST, $AFRM, $HOOD, etc., had a massive catalyst coming in the bank charter, was my highest conviction stock, and had great premiums. The stock was stabilizing after those earnings in the mid $20s. There was a secondary offering and they announced the redemption of their warrants and the stock dropped. I thought it was an opportunity and I sold CSPs when it was in the low 20s at a $19 strike. It immediately dropped to the $17-$18 range. I got assigned. But I was "smart", I was deploying the capital in three chunks in c
You are weighing two classic investment mindsets—contrarian (underdog) versus momentum (major trend). Both have merit, but the context matters. --- The Underdog Case (Meituan) Valuation Compression: After a steep sell-off, the stock may be trading at a discount relative to its fundamentals, making upside potential more attractive if execution improves. Asymmetric Payoff: Negative sentiment may already be priced in, so any positive catalyst (e.g., easing competition, better margins, regulatory tailwinds) could trigger outsized gains. Long-Term Positioning: If you believe Meituan can defend market share and eventually monetise new initiatives, the current weakness could be a buying opportunity. Risk: Catching the underdog requires patience and conviction, as underperformance can persist for
BABA’s Surge vs. Meituan’s Underdog Grit: Which Stock Wins Your Bet?
$Alibaba(BABA)$$MEITUAN(MPNGF)$ The market is buzzing as September 2025 unfolds, with Alibaba (BABA) soaring 12% to $142.30 after a stellar earnings report, while Meituan-W (03690) slumped to HK$92.90 following a profit warning and an 89% net profit drop. Wednesday’s earnings from Meituan revealed intense competition eroding margins, yet CEO Wang Xing’s bold claim—“In a big competition, being the underdog is the most exciting position to be in”—ignites debate. With BABA riding a major trend and Meituan eyeing a comeback, investors face a pivotal choice. Should you chase BABA’s momentum or bet on Meituan’s resilience? This deep dive explores the stakes, risks, and rewards, backed by data and market shift
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