Dead Cat Bounce vs. True Bottom: Where Are We Now?
After a series of declines, the market has become increasingly cautious about any rebound. Most people believe this is merely a dead cat bounce in a bear market, with further drops likely to come. We may all wonder: what stage are we? Are we currently in “fear“ stage? Analysts warn that despite that the fear and greed index indicate the sentiment is low, we haven’t seen the capitulation yet. That means the real pain is still ahead.However, some argue that with Trump softening his stance on tariffs, the impact of tariffs on the market may lessen going forward. If a recession can be avoided, the market's downside potential might be limited. CDN mediaInvestors are divided on where we are in the current cycle. What’s your take? Is this a dead cat bounce or have we already hit the bottom?Where
Trump 🤝 Fed: Will You Bet on S&P Big Rebound or EM Markets?
Yesterday, the market was greeted with three pieces of positive news in quick succession.Trump hinted at a major shift in the trade war, saying that tariffs on Chinese goods would be “significantly reduced — though not to zero.”Trump told reporters he never intended to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.US Treasury Secretary Bessent signaled a softer stance on tariffs during a closed-door meeting hosted by JPMorgan in Washington, suggesting that trade tensions may ease.A Big Bounce Coming for US Stocks?According to Emma Wu, a global quantitative and derivatives strategist at JPMorgan, retail investors net bought $2.2 billion worth of stocks as of Monday, well above the one-month average.So, is the market gearing up for a meaningful rally? From both a technical and liquidity perspecti
Tesla Needs a Win: What Should We Focus on Tesla Earnings Tonight?
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ is down 43% year-to-date, and heading into its earnings report, it’s once again hovering near the critical $220 level.According to FactSet, analysts expect an adjusted EPS of $0.43 and revenue of $21.45 billion. But the actual numbers in the report might not move the stock much—because Tesla's Q1 delivery numbers released on April 2 have already shaped expectations around revenue and profits.So what could really move the stock? The earnings call: especially how Musk addresses these key issues:When will Musk step down from DOGE?When will the low-cost vehicle be launched?Is robotaxi still on track for launch this year?Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives stated:It's time for Musk to step back from DOGE and return as Tesla's full-
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Before the market opened today, $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ and $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ both dropped around 3%. Amid the cries and panic sweeping the market, a group of “contrarian” investors emerged — and surprisingly, they’re thanking Trump?The reason is simple: every time Trump imposes new tariffs, the US stock market takes a hit — and every dip becomes a discount for long-term investors to load up on quality assets.Buying more as prices fall — is it madness or wisdom?Lately, you've probably seen plenty of bear market warnings:US economist Harry Dent predicts that the market could crash by 30%-50% in the summer of 2025. He believes it could mirror the collapse of 1929 or the dot-com bust in 2000.Sounds scary, doesn’t
A $1,000 Stock Too Expensive? How Much Does Price Affect Your Decision?
From an investment logic perspective, a single $1,000 stock and ten $100 stocks yield the same return percentage if you invest the same amount of money. But in practice, high-priced stocks do have a psychological impact on everyday investors.Now that $Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares(SOXL)$ at $10, $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ at $100, and $Netflix(NFLX)$ at $1,000 — which one would you choose?Generally, retail investors tend to avoid high-priced stocks like Netflix. But in reality, Netflix has been incredibly stable in recent years, consistently beating earnings expectations quarter after quarter. Even in this year’s overall market downturn, Netflix still holds a
Trump Slams Powell as Too Late! What Happens If Trump Fires Powell?
Today, ECB announced a 25 bps cut, bringing it down to 2.25%.Markets have long speculated that Trump’s erratic tariff moves were a pressure tactic aimed at forcing the Fed to cut rates. Now that Europe has lowered its rates, Powell’s continued inaction has made Trump even angrier.On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump lashed out:"Powell is TOO LATE AND WRONG. Yesterday he issued another report that was, as usual, a complete mess! Oil prices are down, groceries (even eggs!) are down, and the USA is getting RICH ON TARIFFS.…Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!"It’s currently unclear whether Trump is referring to Powell’s scheduled term ending in May 2026, or if he intends to push for an early removal. The White House has not responded to requests for comment. Powell’s term
[Event] Where to Go for Easter? What’s Your Travel Style?
Easter Long Weekend is Just Around the Corner! 🌸 Have you already planned your getaway?Here’s how the Easter holidays break down across the region in 2025:4-day long weekend for 🇦🇺, 🇳🇿 ,🇭🇰 !In Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand: April 18 (Good Friday) to April 21 (Easter Monday) – a full 4-day long weekend! Many also take extra leave for a longer escape! 3 days off for 🇸🇬Singapore: April 18 (Good Friday) is a public holiday. But, it's still a 3-day long weekend off.What’s your Easter vibe?The Nature Lover – camping, hiking, or slow countryside travelThe Jetsetter – Malaysia, Thailand, Bali, Japan… take off and relaxThe Local Explorer – family theme parks, weekend markets, dessert hopping, and urban exploringThe Homebody – staying in, binge-watching, recharging in total chill modeShare yo
2018 vs. 2025: If It’s Just About Tariffs, Is S&P 500's Drop Enough?
In 2018, US stock market suffered its worst performance in a decade. The Dow fell 5.6% for the year, the S&P 500 dropped 6.2%, and the Nasdaq slid 4%.2018 vs. 2025: Has the S&P 500 Fallen Enough?As of April 7, 2025, the YTD drop in $S&P 500(.SPX)$ has already exceeded the lowest point of December 2018. Meanwhile, headlines suggest that China is seeking renewed dialogue with the US.If history is repeating itself, there are two possible paths forward:Another sharp drop ahead? Just like the late-2018 capitulation before a V-shaped rebound.Have we already bottomed? However, in terms of the decline degree, the drop on April 7 has already exceeded the 2018 levels. If the dialogue resumes, the market has the possibility of rebounding immediat
Young People Borrow to Buy Gold: Is $4,000 Within Reach or Could a Sudden Crash Destroy it?
From April 3 to April 7, gold prices plummeted for three consecutive trading days, with a total decline of 7.08%. However, gold prices quickly rebounded and hit a record high of $3,263.Due to last week's plunge, investors sell gold to cover margin calls from losses in other assets such as equities.But soon after, as US Treasuries and the dollar plunged, investors once again turned to gold as a safe haven. Amid escalating US-China tariff tensions, markets feared that China might sell US Treasury assets, pushing yields sharply higher.1. Major Banks Raise Gold Price Targets to $3500-$4000 $Goldman Sachs(GS)$ raised its year-end $Gold - main 2506(GCmain)$ forecast to $3,700 (previously $3,300), with a proje