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Alibaba’s latest results reveal a complex picture: 1. Positive Surprise – AI Ambitions The development of a new AI chip to fill the vacuum left by Nvidia in the Chinese market is strategically significant. With US export restrictions limiting access to advanced semiconductors, Alibaba’s move could strengthen its cloud division’s competitiveness. If execution is strong, the AI chip could bolster Alibaba Cloud’s positioning in the enterprise and government segments, where demand for AI computing power is surging. 2. Financial Signals – Cash Outflow The RMB 18.815 billion free cash flow (FCF) outflow underscores Alibaba’s aggressive reinvestment into cloud infrastructure and its “Taobao Flash Sales” initiative. While negative FCF is not ideal, it can be justified if these investments lead to

1. Portfolio Holding Check TSMC (-8% pre-market, closed -1%): The sharp intraday recovery suggests investors saw the revocation of the waiver as serious but not catastrophic, at least for now. TSMC’s fundamentals remain strong, but its China exposure will keep volatility high. Nvidia (-3% on open): This is in line with the historical pattern you mentioned—sell-off after earnings, then recovery as long-term growth drivers (AI chips, datacentres) reassert themselves. Broader semis: Pulled lower in sympathy, but this looks more like a knee-jerk reaction than a structural derating. If your portfolio is heavily weighted in semiconductors, risk management is key here—hedges, cash buffers, or selective trimming could help reduce volatility exposure. --- 2. Timing Bottom-Fishing Short-term: Volati

The stock market is a whirlwind on September 3, 2025, with the S&P 500 at 6,512.34, Nasdaq at 21,918.45, and Bitcoin at $123,456, reflecting a mixed open fueled by institutional inflows and a 100% September rate cut probability. The VIX at 14.12 signals low volatility, but oil at $74.50/barrel and tariff threats add nuance. Key catalysts include Nvidia's robot brain launch, Musk's lawsuit against Apple/OpenAI, and Trump's 50% tariff threat on India. With 81% of S&P 500 firms beating estimates, today's session could extend the rally or trigger a correction. What movements are shaping the market, which stocks demand attention, and what trading plays can you seize? This comprehensive guide breaks down the catalysts, top picks, and a plan to capitalize on the action. Market Movements:

Hedge funds are shorting the VIX at record levels, betting on continued calm, but as August fades, the notorious September effect looms, with historical average returns of -0.8% since 1950. The S&P 500 at 6,512.34 reflects optimism, but the VIX at 14.12 signals potential storms, fueled by Fed-Trump tensions and tariff escalations (30-35% on Canada/EU/Mexico). Oil holds at $74.50/barrel, Bitcoin at $123,456, but short VIX positions have hit extremes, per CFTC data, up 20% from July. Is the market in danger, or is this a buy point? Will you follow the trend or hedge risks? How did your portfolio fare in August? This deep dive unpacks the September effect, market dynamics, and strategies to decide: cash out, double down, or hedge. The September Effect: Historical Curse or 2025 Opportunity

$QYLD 20250919 16.0 CALL$  $JEPI 20250919 57.0 CALL$  Selling In-the-Money Covered Calls: A Defensive Play Against Market Highs When equity markets are trading near all-time highs, the risk of a short-term correction always increases. Last Friday, I adopted a defensive options strategy by selling in-the-money (ITM) covered calls on a portion of my holdings. This move was not about chasing upside, but about managing risk, locking in gains, and creating a buffer against potential drawdowns. To illustrate, I held 100 units of QYLD at an average cost of around $16.47. With the ETF trading near $16.71, I sold a covered call at the $16 strike, collecting a pre

TOP HEADLINES THIS MORNING ACROSS THE STOCK MARKET: - Saylor $MSTR buys another 4,048 $BTC Bitcoin - Klarna officially files to go public at $35-$37, raising $1.2B - Tesla $TSLA sells 600 cars with their first month debut in India - UK's 30-Year Yield officially rises above 5.70%, first time since April 1998 despite 5 rate cuts in the past year - Bitmine $BMNR now holds 1.87M $ETH, up from 1.7M last week, total cash + crypto holdings is $8.98B

I didn’t have a $100K → $2K moment. But I did have a $50K → $2K or less moment[Sad]—and it was painful[Cry][Cry][Cry] That loss taught me more than any book ever could. Now, I use - MA5, MA12, MA26 for trend confirmation - RSI for momentum - Volume for conviction - MACD for timing - Occasionally, left-side trading methods to anticipate reversals. I built my system through the field — Trial, Error, and Reflection. It wasn’t overnight. It was Earned. [Mybad][Mybad][Mybad].@JC888 @Barcode @Shyon

For me, my safe haven over the next 3 years will be gold via $SPDR Gold Shares(GLD)$ ETF. Central banks now hold more gold than Treasuries for the first time in decades — that’s a major structural shift. With Fed rate cuts coming and real yields falling, the macro setup is strongly in gold’s favor. If gold pushes toward $3,800/oz, I see silver easily following. Its smaller market cap makes it more volatile, so a proportional move could send it to the $50–60 range, possibly higher if momentum turns speculative. Between gold, silver, and Bitcoin, I still choose gold through GLD. Bit

Yes, I’ve definitely had my own “$100k → $2k” type of moment, and the biggest lesson was that without a system, emotions take over. That experience made me realize I needed clear rules instead of chasing headlines or tips. Now, I try to stick to my trading framework and avoid decisions driven by FOMO or fear. My system is quite simple: I enter and exit based on EMA lines, while also using recent support and resistance levels as confirmation. Before making any move, I run through my risk management plan — calculating the risk-reward ratio to make sure the trade makes sense. This has helped me avoid many reckless entries. That said, my biggest challenge is still controlling emotions. Even with rules, I sometimes let fear or greed push me into irrational trades. This is the part I’m working

$HOOD Trade Idea: Sept 12 110C Trigger: 105 ✅ Targets: 111, 115 🎯 Stop: 100 🛑 HOOD has been basing above 100 for about 3 weeks now. If HOOD can continue to hold 100 for September we can see 121-128 in October. Calls can work above 100 as a day trade for September. If 100 fails, we can see 95, 90 again.

🌟🌟🌟Gold is still the heavyweight champion of safe havens and 2025 has only reinforced that. Gold consistently rallies during geopolitical shocks. Central banks have bought over 1,200 tonnes in 2024 alone.  That is not just a vote of confidence, it is a global insurance policy. Gold is also an inflation hedge.  With CPI rising and Fiat purchasing power eroding, Gold's inflation adjusted highs, show real appreciation. Gold's appeal is almost mythic - stable, tangible and deeply embedded in global financial DNA. I vote Gold in times of geopolitical conflicts and tensions. @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @Tiger_SG

🌟🌟🌟Bitcoin is the Digital Challenger to Gold.  Bitcoin's rise to above USD 107,000 is no fluke but its safe haven credentials are still evolving. Bitcoin is a volatile asset.  It is not ideal when stability is the goal. Bitcoin also hesitated during sudden shocks, often mirroring equity sell offs. Younger investors see Bitcoin as Digital Gold and its scarcity of not more than 21 million coins, mirrors Gold's appeal. Bitcoin's narrative is seductive - decentralised, finite and future facing but in a true crisis, it is still more speculative than sanctuary. @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @CaptainTiger