$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ I made an additional investment in Nvidia stock as the company remains the undisputed leader in AI chip technology. Nvidia’s semiconductors currently power an estimated 70% to 95% of artificial intelligence data centers, giving it a commanding market share and a critical advantage over rivals. In the most recent quarter, sales from its data center segment surged 56% to $41.1 billion, reflecting strong demand as enterprises expand their AI capabilities. With Nvidia CFO Colette Kress projecting global data center spending could hit $4 trillion by 2030, Nvidia is strategically positioned to capture significant long-term growth.
$Microsoft(MSFT)$ I added to my Microsoft position given its strong momentum in AI and cloud computing. Microsoft’s early integration of ChatGPT into its services has already driven adoption of its Copilot AI, boosting sales 18% to $76 billion and earnings 24% in Q4. The bigger story is Azure, which commands 20% of the cloud market and grew 34% year-over-year to $75 billion in fiscal 2024. With AI cloud revenue projected to hit $2 trillion by 2030, Microsoft is well-positioned for sustained long-term growth.
$Dover(DOV)$ I added to my investment in Dover (DOV) following its latest earnings report, which showed revenues of $2.05 billion, up 5.2% year-on-year and slightly ahead of analysts’ expectations. While the company did miss on adjusted operating income and organic revenue, management highlighted strong production performance and solid execution despite global market challenges. CEO Richard J. Tobin’s confidence in navigating a dynamic environment reinforces my view that Dover remains well-positioned for long-term growth, making the current weakness an opportunity to strengthen my position.
$Broadcom(AVGO)$ I added to my position in Broadcom (AVGO) as the stock’s recent pullback offers a constructive entry point. Despite being up 44% year to date and offering a modest 0.7% dividend yield, AVGO has slipped in eight of the last 12 sessions, now trading 11% below its 52-week high. The weakness brings it near the 50-day SMA and close to filling the Sept. 4 gap, creating a technical setup for a potential year-end rally. Entered at $320 with a $290 stop, targeting a move toward the $400 level.
$Apple(AAPL)$ I added to my Apple position as the iPhone 17 series continues to show stronger demand than the iPhone 16 during the same launch window. JPMorgan’s tracking highlights that delivery lead times remain elevated, especially for the base, Pro, and Pro Max models, signaling robust sales despite weaker performance of the Air variant. With U.S. supply-demand still tight and Chinese regulatory delays holding back the Air, Apple’s higher-end models are proving resilient. This strong demand backdrop supports revenue stability and provides confidence in Apple’s product-driven growth momentum.
$Globalstar(GSAT)$ GSAT: bought in addition batch of GSAT while the stock is rising. My new holding average is now $31.06 and up 34%. So far the stock rose quite well after my initial investment, and this new batch of buy is to average up and hope to ride it higher on a bullish market day.
🍎📉📊 Apple Under Pressure: Jefferies Rings the Alarm on iPhone 18 Expectations 🍎📉📊
$Apple(AAPL)$$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$$Qualcomm(QCOM)$ I’m watching Apple with heightened focus as Jefferies has just cut the stock to Underperform, flagging inflated expectations for the iPhone 18 cycle that could unravel over the next 12–24 months. Beneath the surface, both the options market and technical structure are flashing signs that investors are finally starting to price in risk after months of relentless upside. 🌀 Volatility Surface Signals Short-Term Caution Apple’s options volatility surface shows a sharp spike in near-term implied vols at higher strike prices, reflecting traders hedging aggressively and speculating on near-dated mov
🔥📊🚀 SPX at a Crossroads: Elevated Positioning, Earnings Power, and Historical Echoes Signal a High-Stakes Inflection
$S&P 500(.SPX)$$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ I’m watching the S&P 500 approach a critical juncture where elevated institutional exposure, strong earnings momentum, balanced sentiment, and striking historical analog patterns are converging to create one of the most pivotal setups of the year. This isn’t just another market checkpoint; it’s the kind of inflection point that often defines leadership, direction, and risk for months ahead. 🇺🇸 Positioning Active managers continue to lean aggressively into US equities. The latest NAAIM Exposure Index reads 80.66, a level that historically aligns with strong institutional conviction. Such elevated exposure often coincides with late-stage rally extensi
Market Master 101 | Howard: Where Do We Stand in 2025?
In his recent memo to Oaktree’s clients, Howard Marks outlined his views on the current high levels of the market. He believes the market has not yet entered a phase of irrational exuberance, but still advises clients to adopt a Level 5 defense—reducing aggressive positions and increasing defensive holdings. When I first read that line, I stopped and let it sink in. Howard isn’t calling for a crash. He isn’t saying the Magnificent 7 are worthless. He’s simply saying: slow down, respect the altitude. And honestly, that’s how I’ve been feeling lately. The Magnificent 7 and the S&P 500: Stretched but Not Broken Let’s start with the obvious question: are the Magnificent 7 and the S&P 500 overpriced? On one hand, the Magnificent 7 have been unstoppable. Nvidia generates enormous profits
Goldman’s ETH Boom: $3.5T Firm Spots Institutional Surge!
Goldman Sachs, managing $3.5 trillion, reports a surge in institutional participation in Ethereum, with the bank holding 288,294 ETH ($721.8 million) in ETFs, leading the charge as traditional finance embraces crypto. Ethereum trades at $3,900, up 2.6% this week, while the S&P 500 at 6,580 reflects a three-day slide amid shutdown fears. This shift, with $2.44 billion in ETH ETF exposure from firms like Goldman, Jane Street, and Millennium, underscores Ethereum’s 3-6% staking yields and $223 billion DeFi TVL as key draws. Will this institutional wave push ETH to $10,000? How does it stack against Bitcoin? Dive into the momentum, explore the drivers, and strategize your next play in this crypto inflection point. Institutional Flood: Goldman Leads the ETH Charge The adoption is accelerati
$S&P 500(.SPX)$$NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ Coinbase has teamed up with Samsung to bring crypto trading and staking to 75 million Galaxy users in the U.S., allowing direct in-app purchases via Samsung Pay and exclusive access to Coinbase One’s zero-fee trading, boosted staking rewards, and $25 first-trade credit. This expansion, starting October 3, builds on the July integration, with global rollout planned soon. The S&P 500 at 6,580 reflects a three-day slide amid shutdown fears, but Coinbase shares climbed to $255, up 6.3% this week. Will this make crypto as easy as tapping your phone? How will it boost adoption? Dive into the partnership, explore the impacts, and strategize your next move in this mobile m
$SPY 20251003 667.0 PUT$ Today have 2 sets of CSP with 0DTE on SPY, just a dollar apart from each. This 2nd one with a lower strike was parked with a higher premium, hoping to catch a fast dip and rebound action if it ever happen And happen it did. Manage to catch the highest premium of the day with this strike. Stoke.
The first time I opened a brokerage account, I remember staring at the options: cash or margin. Some people might have been tempted by margin, imagining extra buying power, the chance to amplify gains. For me, the choice was clear from the start: cash. No borrowed money, no debt—just the money I actually had. Using cash keeps everything straightforward. When I buy a stock, I know exactly how much I’m putting in and what I could realistically lose. There’s no interest, no margin calls, no hidden pressure from owing money I don’t have. The worst-case scenario is always clear: I can only lose what I invested, not more. That certainty allows me to focus on the companies I like, the ones I believe in, without any external stress or urgency forcing my decisions. I still remember watching my port