The stock market has gotten off to an interesting start this year. I took some time off studying charts the past 2-3 weeks or so, but have gotten back into it recently. I’ve decided to just rename the series as #TBI2025 because I think it sounds a lot cooler. Disclaimer: The information and materials provided here, whether or not provided on TBI’s Substack (TBI), on third party websites, in marketing materials, newsletters or any form of publication are provided for general information and circulation only. None of the information contained here constitutes an offer (or solicitation of an offer) to buy or sell any currency, product or financial instrument, to make any investment, or to participate in any particular trading strategy. TBI does not take into account of your personal investmen

Positive sentiment is fragile but building—could this be the turning point?  This article is written by Shernice, if you like my article please hit the like button or do a repost.  It looks like we might be seeing a bit of a weather whiplash, with thunderstorms turning to sunshine and sunshine turning to thunderstorms—just like how Trump’s tweets on X could shake up the market vibes! The Dow Jones Index took a tiny dip yesterday, while the S&P 500 saw a modest rise. Yesterday, pre-market, the ADP private payroll report came in softer than expected, calming some of the market’s nerves. U.S. December payrolls grew by 122,000—falling short of the expected 140,000 and the previous 146,000. Following the data release, U.S. stock futures perked up slightly. But just as things were

Special thanks to @TigerTradingNotes for the invitation. I'm excited to share my experiences from the past year with all of you, and I hope we can witness my growth and hard work together. December 2024 marks two and a half years since I opened my account at Tiger Broken. As the year draws to a close, I would like to briefly look back on this year and share some of the gains I’ve made in trading: ROR (TYD): 47.01% ROR (2.4 years): 145.19% Sharpe Ratio: 1.07 Max Drawdown: -19.78% Self-Review Overall, I’m “fairly satisfied” with this result. As stated in my investment goal—“Aiming to outperform the NASDAQ”—the 47.01% return this year surpassed the Nasdaq’s 35.66% for the same period. While the market did not present the dramatic opportun

2024 Review:US Stock Market: Technology stocks, particularly in the AI sector, drove the market higher. The S&P 500 has realised returns in excess of 25% for two consecutive years. Whilst rare, since the start of 2024, this trend indicates a shift from conceptual speculation to profit realisation in AI investments, with the market becoming more stringent in discerning the companies that truly benefit. Hong Kong and China-A (onshore) shares: Financial sectors and High-yielding dividend stocks performed well. Indices like MSCI China Financials Index and FTSE China 50 Index outperformed US benchmarks like the Nasdaq and S&P 500, reflecting the supportive role of policies in driving stable economic growth.2025 Outlook:US Stock Market: As AI technology advances into specialised vertical

The global capital markets are currently experiencing a period of uncertainty, with many investors expressing concerns about a potential market crash. While these anxieties are understandable, focusing on areas of certainty can provide a more stable foundation for investment decisions. One such area of certainty, according to several Wall Street analysts, is a potential decline in crude oil prices in 2025. As we approach 2025, the global crude oil market is facing a bearish outlook. Various factors, including oversupply, geopolitical developments, and regulatory changes, are contributing to this sentiment. This article delves into the reasons behind the bearish predictions for crude oil prices, the potential impacts on the market, and strategies for shorting crude oil in the stock market.