$ASML 20260508 1550.0 CALL$ Regular weekly to bi weekly covered calls on ASML. While it's exhilarating to get lucky on a company and make a neat profit on bullish news, the need for consistency and regularity of income is a huge boon regardless. Hedged both ways, capital gains, and cashing out on dips is simple, reproducible and fuss free.
$PLTR 20260515 155.0 CALL$ More regular farming on one of my holds. The premium isn't great but I managed to snag PLTR in the early days (9-20$ range) so multiple lots can be covered on options. Pure luck, I wouldn't say there was much skill involved here. Just farming income from lucky timing in 2023.
$ARM 20260605 255.0 CALL$ More covered calls. a portion of this profit is from PMCC; did a deep ITM LEAP call ARM long call option to maximise the covered call premium profit a little. Caution on these, be sure to track earnings and company performance so you don't get the underlying ripping through your strike price on bullish headlines. Still working through preferred delta and gamma with these headline sensitive and volatile tech stocks. Does anyone really use .3 delta or do you stay more conservative <.3?
Macro Risks Meet Geopolitical Tension: Can Tech Bulls Hold the Line? Consider Microsoft & Berkshire as a Barbell Strategy 🌟🌟🌟 The market is currently facing a dual threat environment testing the resolve of even the most optimistic investors. Warren Buffett has recently issued a sober warning regarding macro risk, preferring a massive cash reserve over overvalued equities. With $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ cash pile reaching a record USD 397 billion as of May 2026, the message is clear: the safety net for high growth tech maybe thinner than it appears. Adding to the complexity is a sharp escalation in geopolitical risk. Recent reports of an Iranian attack on UAE ports have rattled glo
$Hyatt(H)$ $Hyatt Hotels (H) Gains +1.80%: Luxury Hotelier Holds Support, Eyes $165 Breakout 🏨📈 Latest Close Data Close (05/06): $161.98 Change: +$2.86 (+1.80%) From 52-Week High: -$18.55 (-10.3%) Core Market Drivers The stock is rebounding from a recent dip, supported by general positive sentiment in the travel sector. Recent news highlights a significant intraday surge (+6.03%) on April 17th, indicating underlying institutional interest and volatility. Technical Analysis Volume: 689.7K shares, with a Volume Ratio of 0.69, indicating below-average activity, suggesting consolidation rather than a strong directional move. MACD: Latest reading is -1.44, with DIF (2.40) below DEA (3.12). This remains in bearish territory, but the negative momentum is no
$Home Depot(HD)$ $Home Depot (HD) Consolidates at $315.42: Defying Weakness, Awaits Catalysts for Rebound 📈 Latest Close Data: HD closed at $315.42 on May 6th, up +0.96% (+$3.00). The stock is trading ~26% below its 52-week high of $426.75, indicating significant room for recovery. 🔍 Core Market Drivers: The stock shows resilience despite recent sector weakness. Key positive catalysts include BofA Global Research initiating coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $374 target price, providing a vote of confidence. However, ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty regarding consumer spending and housing continues to weigh on sentiment. 📊 Technical Analysis (Bearish to Neutral Bias): Volume: Trading volume of 6.4M shares is moderate, with a Volume Ratio of 1.39, s
$Boeing(BA)$ $Boeing (BA) Edges Higher +1.39%: Aerospace Giant Tests Key Resistance, Eyes $225 Break 🛫 Latest Close Data Closed at $224.38 on 2026-05-06, up +1.39% ($3.08). The stock is now ~11.8% below its 52-week high of $254.35. Core Market Drivers The stock is trading within a defined range, with recent price action supported by mixed but stabilizing capital flows. The broader aerospace sector continues to navigate supply chain normalization and delivery ramp-up expectations. No major company-specific news drove today's move, indicating technical and sentiment-based trading. Technical Analysis 📈 Volume was 3.85M shares, with a Volume Ratio of 0.82, indicating slightly below-average participation, typical of a consolidation day. 📊 MACD (12,26,9)
Intel Back in Play: Apple’s Exploratory Talks Signal Foundry Credibility Boost
Intel $Intel(INTC)$ is back in focus today after reports that Apple Inc. $Apple(AAPL)$ has held early-stage discussions with both Intel and Samsung Electronics $CSOP Samsung Electronics Daily (2x) Leveraged Product(07747)$ to potentially manufacture its core processors. While nothing concrete has materialised yet, even exploratory engagement from Apple is enough to shift sentiment, especially as Intel's foundry ambitions hinge on landing high-profile customers. The market reaction—Intel up in premarket—reflects how starved the narrative has been for credible external validation. Strategically, this signals Ap
$Circle Internet Corp.(CRCL)$ Yes, indicators suggest a major crypto bull run is starting in early 2026, with Bitcoin hitting $80,000, supported by improved macro liquidity, increased institutional adoption, and strong ETF inflows. Analysts anticipate a significant, sustained, and potentially massive bull market throughout 2026, driven by a combination of, or perhaps instead of, the 2025 market cycle.Key Indicators for the 2026 Bull Run:Institution Demand: Spot ETFs act as a strong, consistent, and rising baseline bid for Bitcoin.Macroeconomic Drivers: The Federal Reserve is shifting away from tightening, increasing global liquidity.Market Trends: Bitcoin is breaking through $80,000, setting up strong potenti
My read: bullish long term, cautious near term on Advanced Micro Devices. What must AMD prove tonight 1. MI300X / MI350 ramp is real revenue, not pipeline talk. 2. Data centre becomes the core engine, not merely a supporting segment. Street expects roughly US$5.6B data centre revenue, already over half of group sales. 3. Guidance uplift. At current valuation, a beat alone may not suffice. 4. Supply confidence at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, because capacity constraints remain a market worry. Risk AMD has rallied hard into earnings. Options imply about an 8% move either way. Expectations are elevated, so even a good quarter could become sell the news if guidance is merely in line. My positioning Before earnings: Hold / trim into strength, avoid chasing. If s
I think the market is still in the middle innings, not late innings, but the easy money phase is likely over. Why HBM can keep running 1. Structural undersupply Micron expects both DRAM and NAND supply to remain tight beyond 2026, while its HBM capacity is effectively sold out under long-term agreements. 2. HBM crowds out conventional DRAM HBM uses far more wafer capacity and advanced packaging. As Samsung, SK hynix and Micron Technology prioritise HBM, standard DRAM/NAND supply tightens, lifting pricing across the stack. This is why even storage names like SanDisk are rerating. 3. Inference is the second wave Training drove HBM first. Inference clusters, edge AI, AI PCs and memory-rich architectures could extend demand for years. Micron’s CEO calling AI “early innings” is prob
My take: Bitcoin holding US$80,000 is plausible, but Circle’s rally may be running ahead of fundamentals near term. Bitcoin at US$80K The level matters psychologically. ETF inflows remain supportive, and regulatory clarity is improving. Bitcoin briefly reclaimed US$80K, with momentum traders now watching whether it can hold above that zone for several sessions before calling it a true breakout. If risk sentiment improves further, US$85K to US$90K becomes feasible. Failure to hold US$80K could mean a fast retest lower. Circle Internet Group flywheel Bull case: 1. Higher USDC adoption from clearer rules 2. Higher reserve income while rates remain elevated 3. Network effects via payments, remittance, settlement rails But caution: The CLARITY Act is a double-edged sword. It improves legi
Royal Caribbean (RCL) presents a compelling case study through the lens of Elliott Wave Theory, particularly when analyzed across both long-term (monthly) and intermediate-term (weekly) structures. The charts outline a classic impulsive advance nested within a larger-degree cycle, with the current price action suggesting that the market is transitioning through a corrective phase rather than resuming its broader bullish trend. The Grand Super Cycle Context On the monthly chart, RCL appears to be progressing through a Grand Super Cycle impulse, with the COVID-era collapse marking the termination of a large degree Wave II. The subsequent recovery unfolds as a powerful Wave III, which is typically the strongest and most extended wave in Elliott Wave structure. This Wave III itself subdivides