Definitely greed that stops one from taking profits. So, I have stopped trying to chase 10x opportunities. Every gain is a gain; better to gain less than to be a bag holder. I typically lock in gains when I see sharp rise in the stock price or when my absolute profit has hit a certain amount. Of course, I still have many times when I regret selling too early or too late. I recently sold of aunty Jenny at 165 but it rose to 180. I was glad that it has now slid back for me to re-ente my position. However, it is not the same for my trip.com because I sold it below 600 and it broke through it. Vision on hindsight is always 20/20. I regretted not taking profit when UNH was $350 because it has not hit my set profit yet. However, I do believe that it still has much room to grow so I will have the
🎯 Rate Cut Rally or Risky Reversal? 3 Stocks on the Edge This Week
$Circle Internet Corp.(CRCL)$ $Eightco Holdings Inc.(ORBS)$ $Rezolve AI(RZLV)$ As markets digest the Fed's dovish stance and easing trade tensions, the tone heading into next week is cautiously bullish. With a potential 25bps rate cut confirmed and another hinted by year-end, liquidity-sensitive plays are back on the radar—but this rally isn't uniform. Here's what to watch: 🔥 $CRCL – Compression Ready? After a brutal drawdown from its $189 highs, $CRCL is showing signs of accumulation near the $148–152 support zone. With volatility compressing and AI sentiment still alive, a breakout above $160 could signal short-term momentum. Traders
💰 What's Really Keeping You From Taking Profits? It’s Not Just Greed — It's the Macro Noise
We've all been there: you're in green territory, up 30%, 50%, maybe more... but you freeze.“What if the Fed cuts rates next week? What if this is just the start?” Then the rally stalls. News drops. You're back to breakeven — or worse. 📉 Macro Confusion → Profit Paralysis The desire for more is amplified when macro headlines paint a bullish picture. Rate cut optimism, a cooling CPI, or dovish Fed talk—these make us believe there's "room to run." But here's the truth: markets move ahead of the news. By the time macro tailwinds are priced in, the smart money is already trimming. 🔬 Micro Signals Often Say“Take the Bag” Look at the individual names. If volume wanes, insiders sell, or earnings beat but forward guidance dips—that's your sign. Yet many ignore these micro signals while clinging to
NVIDIA x Intel: The $5B AI Alliance That Could Redefine Chip Wars
$Intel(INTC)$ This partnership is more than just a $5B headline — it's a calculated convergence of CPU and GPU giants to meet the growing demand for AI compute. Intel’s custom x86 chips manufactured for NVIDIA's data centers signal a new playbook: vertical integration without full acquisition. This allows NVIDIA to scale AI infrastructure faster, while Intel monetizes its underutilized foundry capacity. Is Intel still a buy at $30? Yes — but selectively. At $30, Intel is no longer deep value, but the long-term narrative has shifted. It's no longer just about catching up in AI, it's about enabling AI giants like NVIDIA. This deal revives Intel's foundry ambitions, and if executed well, sets up a rerating toward
Palantir's Crown Jewel? Why This UK Deal May Be Just the Beginning
$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ Palantir's £1.5B UK government contract isn't just another headline—it's a validation of the company's shift from speculative growth to institutional trust. This 5-year extension by the U.K. military signals one thing: Palantir’s software is becoming mission-critical. That's not just bullish—it's foundational. With shares up 134% YTD and currently consolidating around $182, the big question is: is there still room to run? I believe yes, and here's why. 1. The Macro Winds Favor Palantir. As governments worldwide ramp up digital defense infrastructure in the face of cyber threats and geopolitical instability, defense-focused AI and analytics platforms are gaining priority. The US, NA
🚨🚨Market analysis for Sunday, September 21, 2025, indicates that while markets are closed for the weekend, a number of key factors are expected to influence trading in the coming week. Key Drivers and Themes: * US-India Trade and H-1B Visa Fee Hike: A new proclamation from the US imposing a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications has created jitters, particularly for the Indian tech sector. There is also anticipation around upcoming trade talks between the two countries. * Federal Reserve Policy: Following a recent interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, markets are pricing in expectations for more rate reductions in the future. This dovish stance is seen as a key driver for market liquidity and has contributed to a rally in equities. * Foreign Investment
$iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF(LQD)$$Simplify High Yield ETF(CDX)$ 💰📉📊 Credit Market Flood: Cash Drowns IG Spreads 📊📉💰 Bond investors are practically drowning in liquidity. After more than $1T in investment-grade supply YTD, managers still have $74B more to reinvest than issuers are selling. The wall of cash is forcing spreads to compress: IG just touched 0.72%; the tightest since 1998. 📌 Flows and positioning Investors are unloading credit protection at an accelerating pace. CDX IG net selling is now among the heaviest in three years (DTCC/Barclays). The signal is clear: risk appetite is alive, and funds are hunting yield without fearing defaults. 📌 ETF demand Flows confirm the shift
Is the Bitcoin Bull Market Still Ahead? CZ’s Bold Prediction Sparks Debate
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently dropped a bombshell: “Maybe we haven’t hit the real bull market yet.” This statement has set the crypto world abuzz, suggesting that the massive price surges we’ve seen may just be a warm-up for what’s to come. With Bitcoin already showing strength in 2025, CZ’s comment raises questions about the market’s true potential and what could drive an even bigger rally. Let’s break down why CZ might believe this, the factors that could fuel a “real” bull market, and what it means for investors. Why CZ Thinks the Bull Market Is Yet to Come CZ’s statement implies that the crypto market, despite its recent gains, hasn’t reached its full potential. Historically, Bitcoin bull markets have been driven by key catalysts: institutional adoption, regulatory clari
<Full Article> Preview of the week (22Sep25) - PCE, Blackberry &
Economic Calendar: Key Market Movers (week of 22Sep25) Public Holidays There are no public holidays in Singapore, the USA, Hong Kong and China. Global Economic Forecasts and Market Volatility Economic Indicators The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI is projected at 51.8, while the S&P Global Services PMI is at 53.8, both forecasts indicating an expansion in their respective global sectors. Upcoming Market Events Several key events and data releases are expected to influence market volatility. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech is anticipated to impact market sentiment. New home sales and existing home sales data will provide insights into the real estate market. Durable goods orders are forecast to decrease by 0.4%. The PCE Price Index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation
🚀📊🔥 Bitcoin Miner Breakouts: Bitfarms, CleanSpark, and Marathon Align for Supercycle Ignition 🔥📊🚀
$Bitfarms Ltd.(BITF)$$MARA Holdings(MARA)$$CleanSpark, Inc.(CLSK)$ I’m excited because what we’re seeing in Bitcoin miners isn’t just another bounce; it’s a structural alignment of capital rotation, breakout momentum, and asymmetric payoff potential. Monthly breakouts, weekly supports, and Bitcoin’s consolidation are converging to reprice the sector in real time. 💡 Bitfarms ($BITF) Monthly Breakout Just Warming Up On the monthly chart, Bitfarms is flashing a powerful breakout structure. That oversized green candle has ripped through months of compression, pressing into the silver and purple resistance band. If we close above this zone in the coming days, the ne
<Part 5 of 5> My investing muse (22Sep25) - layoffs, AI adoption, China stops Nvidia, indicators for recession
My Investing Muse (22Sep25) Layoffs & Closure news There is a HUGE disconnect between Job Openings and the market New survey conducted by Resume.org What happens after Trump’s clampdown on H1-B visas? US companies will try to move offices to India. If the US gov tries to kill outsourcing, then India-US relations will go downhill fast. At that point, India will be forced to develop its own IT or switch to Chinese infrastructure. Lots of turmoil ahead. - X user S.L. Kanthan Layoffs announced in Germany, past 12 months: • Volkswagen: 35,000 • Mercedes-Benz: 40,000 • Audi: 7,500 • Ford: 2,900 • Daimler Truck: 5,000 • ZF Group: 14,000 • Bosch, Continental, Schaeffler (combined): 7,000 German economy is not in a crisis, it’s imploding. - X user Michael. A Arouet These are some of the layoffs
🏛️🟡🌏 Gold Is The Tell: Debasement, Dedollarisation, and Why Metals Outrun AI 🟡🏛️🌏
$Gold - main 2512(GCmain)$$Silver - main 2512(SImain)$ 📅 22Sep25 🇳🇿 I’m genuinely excited by how clearly gold is signalling the structural shifts in markets; this isn’t just another cycle, it’s the tell on fiscal dominance, currency debasement, and the illusion of monetary stability. 📊 CTA Commodity Flows ⚡ Metals lead: $SI +2.36% and $GC +1.46%, both at strong 1M/3M percentile ranks 🌾 Grains firm: $ZW and $C sitting at 1M/3M highs, signalling inflows 🛢️ Energy mixed: $BRENT modestly positive, nat gas still red and pressured ☕ Softs weak: sugar, cocoa, coffee remain negative across horizons 🧭 Thesis I’m positioning in $IAU because the gold market is the clearest signal that fiscal dominance
We all know that electrifying feeling when a trade moves in our favor—the thrill of seeing green numbers rise and imagining the profits rolling in. Yet, paradoxically, taking those profits can feel almost impossible. So, what really keeps us from turning potential gains into actual profits? For me, the answer is surprisingly simple: luck. Timing plays a bigger role than we often admit. I can buy a stock with careful analysis, only to watch it stagnate or move in the wrong direction. No matter how confident I am in my research, if the price doesn’t reach a level that allows me to sell profitably, I simply can’t take profits. It’s as straightforward and as frustrating as that. But luck isn’t the only factor. Our psychology plays a huge role. Fear and uncertainty often creep in when a stock a
🚀📊🌏 JD.com: The Hidden Giant With Explosive Upside 🌏📊🚀
$JD.com(JD)$$Robinhood(HOOD)$$AppLovin Corporation(APP)$ I’m watching three key stocks this week as the market reshuffles: AppLovin $APP and Robinhood $HOOD will officially be members of the S&P 500. But the one with the most asymmetric upside in my view is JD.com $JD. 📈 Revenue vs Price Disconnect JD’s revenues have climbed relentlessly for over a decade, rising from 43,879M in 2019 to 91,813M projected by mid-2025, compounding at 14.4% CAGR. Yet the stock price sits near $35, far below where growth justifies. This mismatch mirrors $PLTR, $HOOD, or $HIMS in their early days; strong growth, lagging valuation, then explosive rerates. 📊 Technical Setup • Current
WFC Upgrades S&P 500 PT: New Highs Coming After Rate Cut?
Wells Fargo recently upgraded its year-end forecast for the S&P 500, now expecting the benchmark index to finish the year between 6,600 and 6,800 points, up from its previous projection of 6,300 to 6,500. Based on the midpoint of these ranges, that implies a potential gain of over 4% from current levels—a notable bullish signal. Personally, I think Wells Fargo’s forecast is certainly possible. After all, the S&P 500 isn’t far from these levels today. But rather than feel reassured, this actually makes me more cautious. Historically, when the market is bullish and momentum is high, that’s precisely when I try to step back and evaluate my risk. As Warren Buffett famously said, “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” Right now, I think it’s time to embr
Micron (MU) High Earnings Expectations Might Trigger Pullback
$Micron Technology(MU)$ is scheduled to report its fiscal fourth-quarter and full fiscal year 2025 earnings on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, after the market closes. Here is an analysis of what to watch for in the upcoming report and potential trading opportunities. Revenue and Earnings Per Share (EPS): Consensus Estimates: Analysts are forecasting a significant increase in revenue and EPS. The current consensus for Q4 2025 revenue is around $11.1-$11.2 billion, representing a substantial year-over-year increase of approximately 43-45%. The consensus EPS forecast is around $2.81-$2.87, which would be a massive increase from the prior year. Micron's Guidance: In August, Micron updated its guidance, raising its revenue forecast to $11.2 billion (+/- $1
Wall Street Climbs on Fed Rate Cut, Global Markets Mixed
Overall Market Overview Global equity markets ended the week with a mixed performance. In the US, optimism from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut lifted major indices to fresh gains, reinforcing investor confidence. However, European and Asian markets struggled to keep pace, weighed down by trade policy uncertainties and profit-taking. US: Fed Boost Fuels Weekly Gains US stocks advanced as investors priced in the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, signaling continued support for economic growth. The Dow Jones $DJIA(.DJI)$ added 172.85 points (+0.3%) to 46,315.27, the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ climbed 32.40 points (+0.4%)
Option Play For Capturing Tesla Rally But Protect Sudden Pullback
I am contemplating whether it is a good time to play options on $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ as I do not mind owning Tesla stocks again after selling previously. So in the article, I would like to share how I am working out the breakdown of whether right now might be a good time to play options on Tesla (TSLA), what the risks are, and some option-strategies we might consider. Current situation & outlook Some key facts & headwinds to keep in mind: Tesla recently got upgraded by some analysts, especially around its AI / robotics / autonomy ambitions. Elon Musk made a ~$1B open-market buy of Tesla shares, which tends to bolster investor confidence. On the flip side, automotive revenue and deliveries have been under pressure: selling prices are down,
Ripple vs PayPal: My Take on Which Digital Dollar Holds the Trust Factor
Stablecoins used to be an odd corner of crypto. Now they’re fast becoming the bridge between traditional finance and the blockchain economy. With Ripple’s RLUSD and PayPal’s PYUSD both fighting for investor trust, I wanted to take a closer look at which digital dollar feels safer — and more investable — in today’s regulatory climate. The battle is as much about credibility and adoption as it is about financial mechanics. Two visions of trust, converging into one digital future Ripple’s Institutional Edge with RLUSD Ripple has been unapologetic about where RLUSD fits into its strategy: this is a coin designed for institutions, not retail hype. At $729.8 million in market cap and around 730 million tokens in circulation, RLUSD is still the smaller player compared to PYUSD’s $1.21–$1.39 billi