$SPDR Gold Shares(GLD)$ $GLD option volume hit record highs last week, sending 1M IV to 30% (5Y high!). Gold vol now trades 4σ above long-term avg. Despite the equity rally, risk aversion rose: $SPX skew steepened to 1Y high as traders sold upside calls to fund downside protection. 🏆ⓗⓐⓟⓟⓨ ⓣⓡⓐⓓⓘⓝⓖ ⓐⓗⓔⓐⓓ! ⓒⓗⓔⓔⓡⓢ, ⓑⓒ🍀🍀🍀
I'm absolutely thrilled about Tesla's big week ahead with the Q3 2025 earnings report dropping after the market closes on October 22. The buzz around record deliveries has me pumped, and with Bloomberg analysts projecting solid revenue growth, I'm confident Tesla will crush it. Even with a slight profit dip, I see this as a minor hiccup in an otherwise stellar growth story. Those delivery numbers are going to exceed expectations and send the stock soaring! The TipRank data only adds to my excitement—past earnings have shown the stock can move significantly, and with a decent chance of a rise on the first day, I'm betting on the upside. This feels like one of those quarters where Tesla will surprise the Street with outstanding results, and I'm all in on that rally. The potential for a stron
$iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$$E-mini Russell 2000 - main 2512(RTYmain)$$Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLF)$ 💥📊 Small Caps Flip the Script! The Risk-On Reversal Wall Street Didn’t See Coming 🚀💼🔥 🏁 From Laggards to Leaders: The Small-Cap Reawakening I’m calling it now; this small-cap resurgence isn’t noise, it’s the early tremor of a capital rotation that could redefine equity leadership into 2026. Since Q3 began, $RUT has clawed back years of underperformance against the $SPX, and the underlying data is extraordinary. ⚡ Risk Appetite Reborn: Unprofitable Firms Lead the Charge Apollo’s Torsten Slok captured it perfectly: “Something remarkable is going on
💥🌏⚙️ Rare Earths Reckoning: Why Trump’s “Boom” Rhetoric Masks a Multi-Year Marathon to Break China’s Stranglehold ⚙️🌏💥
$Energy Fuels(UUUU)$$LYNAS RARE EARTHS LTD(LYC.AU)$$NuScale Power(SMR)$ I’ve spent years dissecting commodity cycles, from uranium squeezes to lithium booms, and nothing rivals the rare earths saga for its fusion of geopolitics and industrial necessity. I’m watching Trump’s latest claim: an $8.5 billion “pipeline ready to go” with Australia, and I’m not buying the hype of overnight mineral independence. Mining’s the easy part; refining’s the fortress, and China built it. I’m tracking this not for the politics, but for the asymmetric setups it creates in the volatility. 🇺🇸 Geopolitics: Alliances Over Ambition The Trump-Albanese pact announced in October was pit
Tesla: Beyond Electric Vehicles – A Beacon of Human Civilization Aiming for $5,000 Share Price
In an era of rapid technological and innovative advancement, Tesla Inc. (TSLA) shines as a beacon of human civilization, illuminating a sustainable future. While its electric vehicles (EVs) have transformed the automotive industry, dominating headlines and driving its stock price to over $447.237 as of October 21, 2025, Tesla’s true brilliance extends far beyond cars. With a market capitalization exceeding $1.46 trillion and a robust cash reserve of $37 billion, Tesla is guiding humanity toward clean energy, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, autonomous driving, brain-machine interfaces, and more. This multidimensional approach not only mitigates risks in the maturing EV market but also ignites exponential growth opportunities across trillion-dollar industries. This article explores h
Tesla Q3 Earnings Print May Reveal Profit Slowdown Rather Than Comeback
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ delivered a strong quarter in terms of vehicle deliveries, but the key question now is whether that translates into sustained earnings momentum — especially given margin pressures, cost headwinds and shifting growth dynamics. In this article, we would like to share and discuss the breakdown of the pros and cons and how we view the rally-potential from here. What Is Going Right Record Q3 deliveries Tesla delivered 497,099 vehicles in Q3 2025, up ~7.4 % year-over-year — a new high. (You cited 481,166 for Model 3/Y and 15,933 of other models.) This signals demand was robust, at least for this quarter. Moreover, the rally in the stock earlier in Q3 (~20-25 %) appears tied to this strong delivery momentum. Inventory and mix tailwin
$ProShares Ultra Silver(AGQ)$ The fools gold moves briefly into correction but don't be fooled... it is a necessary breather for it to run higher... I have shared both gold and silver charts below. Gold continues to push higher while silver catches its breath. If anyone has been following gold and silver movements, you will know that both gold and silver are now popular trades. In fact, silver had gone on to ran ahead of gold rally for sometime now. It is like a tag team, the "baton" has since been passed along... does gold price run still has way to go? You bet! It is NOT about gold or any precious metals space. If you are focus on doing catch-ups in this run-ups, you are already missing the beat... as I
$Thermo Fisher Scientific(TMO)$ upcoming fiscal Q3 2025 earnings report is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, before the market opens. Investors will immediately compare the reported numbers against these consensus expectations. A "beat" on both EPS and revenue, combined with strong guidance, is the bullish case. Summary of Q2 2025 Earnings Report Thermo Fisher's second-quarter 2025 results were characterized by a solid "beat" on both revenue and earnings, signaling stability and strong execution in a challenging macroeconomic environment. This performance was particularly significant as it came after a prolonged period of tough comparisons due to declining COVID-19-related revenue. Report Date: July 23, 2025 Adjusted EPS (Actual): $5.36 Es
🌟🌟🌟With the US Treasury yield plunging below 4% recently, a good Options strategy is to use Diagonal Spread on $iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$. It is a strategic way to express a Bullish view while managing cost and time decay. A Diagonal Spread combines elements of a calendar spread and a vertical spread: Buy a longer dated call (eg. Jan 2026 USD 95 strike) Sell a shorter dates call (eg. Nov 2025 USD 93 strike) Both are calls but have different expiration dates & different strike prices. Why is it effective for TLT? Yield Drop = Bond Price Rise: As yields fall, TLT rises. A Diagonal Spread lets you profit from this move while reducing upfront cost. Time Decay Advantage : The shorter term call in
Very nice topic to think about: Is Gold Peaking or Add Opportunity at $4300? Here are my own feelings on this subject: 1. With the current setup, which do you favor: real gold or digital gold?: Real vs. Digital Goldbis something to choose based on risk appetite and overall macroeconomic outlook. In the present uncertain situation, holding real could be preferred but that comes with its security risks. So, I'd prefer holding about 50% in digital format and rest physically. 2. ls $4400 the peak of gold or just a healthy pulback last Friday?: seriously, context matters—we need to watch the macroeconomic indicators and market sentiment. Overall the trend seems to be upward, at least till there is return to sanity in the economic & geopolitical arena. So, this seems to be ju
I'm thrilled to see Apple hitting a record high, and the iPhone 17 series is clearly the star of the show! With Wall Street firms giving positive ratings and Counterpoint Research showing a 14% sales jump over the iPhone 16 series in both China and the U.S., I'm convinced this is just the beginning. The base iPhone 17 model driving a massive 33% sell-through increase compared to the iPhone 16 seals the deal for me—I'm definitely bullish on Apple's future! As for the iPhone Air, I'm all in on that too! If Apple can leverage the success of the iPhone 17's design and features into a lighter, more affordable Air model, I see it becoming a game-changer. The market's hunger for innovative products is clear, and with the iPhone 17 already outperforming expectations, I believe the Air could push A
The Market Awakens — Bulls Regain Control, But Can They Hold the Line? After weeks of fear-driven chop, markets finally snapped back — and with force. The Dow (+1.1%), Nasdaq (+1.4%), and S&P 500 (+1.0%) all surged overnight, fueled by a perfect cocktail of easing bond yields, resilient earnings, and a revived risk appetite. But let’s be real — this isn’t just a rebound. This feels like the start of a rotation reset. And in this phase, money doesn’t just chase performance — it repositions for Q4 survival. --- ⚙️ 1️⃣ Macro View: Calm After the Chaos — or Just the Eye of the Storm? Bond markets finally exhaled. The U.S. 10-year yield slipped below 4.2%, and the Dollar Index (DXY) continued to retreat — the clearest sign that the “higher for longer” narrative might be breaking. Commoditie
With US stock market like a mad swinging yo-yo, one day up and next day down, is it time to take a look at what Wall Street like and bet on them instead. At least they should not be as volatile like stock eg. $Fluence Energy, Inc.(FLNC)$. It rose by +16.11% on Tue, 14 Oct 2025 and is poised to rise a further +17.24% on Wed, 15 Oct 2025 (futures index). With the US government shutdown still unresolved, investors should use this time to look at stocks recommended by top Wall Street analysts. Their picks are based on thorough analysis of a company’s fundamentals and growth potential. According to Tipranks, below are the 3 stocks favoured by the Street’s top pros. $Snowflake(SNOW)$ SNOW is a US-based tec
🪳 When Jamie Dimon Talks About Cockroaches, the Smart Money Listens When Wall Street’s six biggest banks released their quarterly earnings, the numbers looked dazzling: US $41 billion in combined profits — up 19 percent year-on-year. The headlines painted a rosy picture: M&A activity recovering. Consumer spending holding strong. Stock markets hitting fresh highs. Wells Fargo’s CEO said consumers remain “resilient.” Bank of America declared corporate clients “in good shape.” BlackRock reported over US $200 billion of inflows in just one quarter. It looked like the party was in full swing. Champagne everywhere. And then, amid the music, a single discordant note cut through the noise. It came from JPMorgan’s CEO — Jamie Dimon. He dropped a cold warning: > “When you see one cockroach, t
Xiaomi - preliminary smartphone stats show resilient demand for smartphones
📊Last week, IDC's preliminary data showed that global smartphone sell-in shipments in the third quarter of this year (3Q25) increased 2.6% year-on-year (YoY) to 322.7 million units, the ninth consecutive quarter of YoY growth, and ahead of analysts' estimates 🐌The China market in 3Q25 was flattish at -0.6% YoY to 68.4 million units due to a slow season with fewer product launches 🔝The top three selling brands in 3Q25 were: 🥇#1: Samsung's shipments increased 6.3% YoY to 61.4 million units, with 0.6% market share gain YoY, with Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 models out-selling their predecessors. 🥈#2: Apple's shipments increased by 2.9% YoY to 58.6 million units; Apple's China volume grew 0.6% YoY to 10.8 million units, after declining for 8 consecutive orders, driven by the strong iPhone 17 s
AWS Crash Reveals How Dependent the World Has Become on Amazon’s Cloud
Instead of going down, Amazon’s stock went up — because the AWS outage reminded everyone just how massive and essential Amazon really is. The incident showed that AWS isn’t just part of the internet — it’s the backbone of it. AWS controls 31% of the global cloud market, worth about $105 billion annually, with revenue up 19% year over year, reaching $26.3 billion this quarter. When “half the internet” went down due to the AWS disruption, investors suddenly realized: 🔹 The world’s businesses depend heavily on AWS 🔹 Amazon’s dominance in cloud infrastructure is unmatched Some of the major platforms affected included: Adobe Creative Cloud, Amazon (Alexa & Prime Video), Apple Music, AT&T, Coinbase, Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, Reddit, Snapchat, Robinhood, PlayStation Network, Fortnite, S
$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ YES YES YES BOIZ... keep this PLTR as long as we can. Why one might invest (bull case) Here are several arguments in favour of considering PLTR: (A) Large & growing addressable market • The enterprises/governments are increasingly working with big data, AI, analytics, cyber/defence. Palantir is already entrenched in the “mission-critical” category of software, which is harder to displace. • The shift from bespoke systems to scalable SaaS/analytics/AI platforms gives potential for growth in the commercial side. • They’re increasingly tapping into the AI wave: For example, they launched AIP (their AI Platform) to integrate large-language-models, structured/unstr
$Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SI)$$KEPPEL REIT(K71U.SI)$$KepPacOakReitUSD(CMOU.SI)$ Below is a comparison using the latest data from comparison tables on S-REITs Comparison page. The most favorable figures are marked in blue and given a +1 score, while the least favorable are in red with a -1 score. The highest score in each category determines the winner. Note that this is a simple comparison without weightage assigned to each figure and this may not be an apple-to-apple comparison as each focuses on a different sector or a different geographical location. Fundamental Overview, Related
$S&P 500(.SPX)$ crossed the SMT highs and closed above the Daily FVG + 78.6% resistances - sending a bullish signal ⚠️The immediate bearish case is likely to be invalidated , as a marginal new high is favored for a 5th wave with targets of 6785-6825-6890 🎯I lean bullish 📈to those targets until CPI Thursday🗓️ which could be a catalyst for a reversal if the 5th wave reaches those targets. Below 6669 here would produce a neutral/bearish ABC up and keep the previous bear outlook alive. ImageImageFor whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:🏦 Open a CBA today and enjoy privileges of up to SGD 20,000 in trading limit with 0 commission. Trade SG, HK, US stocks as well as ETFs unlimitedly!Find out more here:
$Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ AMD has been on a strong run lately, with its daily chart showing a clear bullish structure. The stock is trading well above the 20-, 50-, and 200-day EMAs, signaling alignment across short-, mid-, and long-term trends — the bulls remain firmly in control. From the August low around $135, AMD has rallied past $240 and is now testing resistance near the previous high at $242.86. A decisive breakout on strong volume could pave the way toward the $256–260 range. However, if buying momentum fails to pick up, there’s a risk of a double top or range-bound consolidation around this level. Momentum indicators are still supportive — MACD lines continue to rise with expanding histogram bars,