$黑石(BX)$Blackstone's infrastructure Fund for individuals Raises More Than $1 Billion. GP&LP on the boat, eliminate conflict of interest and generate wealth for the fund. I would say own $黑石(BX)$ surely would mitigate your overall portfolio risk.
Delta Airlines Earnings Report Approaching! How to Play Options Strategies?
$Delta Air Lines(DAL)$ is set to release its Q4 earnings report on January 10. Wall Street analysts expect the company’s earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter to be $1.76, reflecting a 37.5% year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, revenue is projected to grow 3% year-over-year, reaching $14.65 billion.Building on this, Delta Airlines’ stock price has risen approximately 48.5% this year, fueled by increasing travel demand, strategic initiatives like expanding premium seating, and positive analyst expectations. Additionally, the airline’s focus on operational efficiency, improved profit margins, and robust free cash flow has further strengthened its financial position.Analysts Maintain Optimism for Delta’s Q4 EarningsAhead of the company’s Q4 r
Is Roblox Still A Buy In 2025? Why Roblox Loss Billion!
$Roblox Corporation(RBLX)$ With nearly 90 million daily active users, Roblox stands as one of the largest video game platforms worldwide. Over the past year, the platform generated over $3 billion in revenue. What sets Roblox apart from other video game companies is its unique approach: the company doesn't develop any games itself. Instead, all games on Roblox are created by third-party developers. These developers receive 25% of in-game revenue, while Roblox keeps the remaining 75%. At first glance, Roblox's business model appears highly profitable. The company primarily operates the platform while retaining the lion's share of revenue, offering relatively small payouts to developers who create the games. However, despite this seemingly lucrative
Reality check for quantum computing despite its beauty Quantum Computing's Reality Check During CES 2025, NVIDIA ( $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ )CEO Jensen Huang tempered expectations around quantum computing, stating that we're "5 or 6 orders of magnitude away from being truly useful." While he envisions practical quantum computing within 15-20 years, the timeline may not align with current market enthusiasm. The question arises: Is it time to short quantum computing stocks? 1. Quantum Hype vs. Reality Current State of Quantum Computing Number of Qubits: Quantum systems remain far from scalability, lacking the stability and error correction needed for practical applications. Timeline Expectations: A realistic 20-year horizon clashes with the inflated valuation
Trading on Privilege: The Ethics and Impact of Information Asymmetry in Stock Markets
Information asymmetry is a fundamental concept in economics and finance, where one party has more or better information than the other. This can lead to unfair advantages and market inefficiencies. In the context of stock trading, it can significantly impact investment decisions and outcomes. This topic touches on ethics, market fairness, and investment strategies, sparking strong opinions. Let me break it down: 1. Is Information Asymmetry Important in Stock Trading? Information asymmetry plays a significant role in stock trading because financial markets are built on information. Early access to material and non-public information can give certain individuals or groups an unfair advantage, allowing them to make profits or avoid losses that others cannot. For example: Insider Knowledge: A
With the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting in December last year and the landing of the dot plot, a recent Goldman Sachs report pointed out that gold prices are no longer expected to hit US $3,000 per ounce by the end of 2025, but need toArrival postponed until mid-2026,In other words, the newly revised view is about half a year later than the original judgment.In 2024, the price of gold will soar by 27.6%, outperforming most major asset classes except the pie and natural gas accident. Statistics in this area, I mentioned in the previous article, the market generally believes that this wave of rise in gold prices is affected by the loose monetary policy of the Federal Reserve, increased demand for safe havens, and continued gold purchases by global central banks.However, since the be
$PLTR 20250110 84.0 PUT$ Early Assignment of My PLTR Put Option: A Blessing in Disguise I got an early assignment on my PLTR sell put contract at $84, and this is actually great news for me! Since I originally received $5.10 in premium, my effective purchase price is $78.90 per share. Now, instead of waiting until expiration, I own the shares earlier, giving me more flexibility in my strategy. Maximizing My Early Assignment Benefits 💡 1. Selling Covered Calls Immediately Since I now hold the shares, I can instantly sell covered calls to generate more premium. Given that PLTR is highly volatile, I can aim for a strike price slightly above $84 to extract good premiums while still locking in potential gains. 2. Lowering My Co
$Dollar General(DG)$ Let's dive into why super investors are heavily investing in Dollar General stock right now. Is it simply because the stock is trading near its 52-week low? Could it be tied to the return of Todd Vasos as CEO, who came out of retirement last year to lead the company? Or is there more to the story? Today, we'll use our seven-step analysis process to explore these questions in detail. Overview of Dollar General Dollar General is the largest discount retailer in the U.S., operating approximately 20,000 stores. On average, the company opens three new locations daily, primarily targeting towns with populations under 20,000 and household incomes below $40,000. Their business model revolves around offering everyday essentials at compet
$TCH.HK 20250117 360.00 PUT$ Tencent's huge share buyback triggered my interest to sell Put here, short term. Also this news: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has removed Chinese social media leader Tencent's WeChat from its so-called Notorious Markets List for 2024
$MIU.HK 20251230 24.00 PUT$ Sold Xiaomi put @ 24 strike when it was down from highs the past few days. Felt like a decent time to get some premium into the pocket. also would be ok to buy Xiaomi @ 24.
Congress Members' 50% Returns! Is Information Asymmetry Key to Trading?
A group of "stock market gurus" has emerged in the US Capitol in recent years. According to a new report by Unusual Whales, in the recently concluded 2024 year, the stock portfolios of over 20 members of Congress outperformed the market.Information asymmetry for insider trading? Congress members’ returns outperform $.SPX(.SPX)$ !Last year, stocks held by Democratic members rose by 31%, while stocks held by Republican members increased by 26%, and the S&P 500 index rose by 24.9%.The controversial Pelosi and her husband achieved a return of over 50%. Pelosi has opposed a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, stating that congress members should be able to participate in the "free market economy."Stocks owned by Paul Pelosi,
1.Annual S&P 500 $.SPX(.SPX)$ Returns Since 1874Image2.U.S. Stocks outperformed the rest of the world last year by the largest margin since 1997Image3.Corporate Bankruptcies rise to highest level since the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis. Probably FineImage4.S&P 500 Earnings Yield has fallen to its lowest level relative to Corporate Bond Yields since 2008 👀Image5.Howard Marks, Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital and one of the world's most respected value investors, is cautioning about froth in the market and believes we are due for either: 1) a large correction in the market OR 2) 10-year returns of between +2 and -2%Image6.There is now less than a 5% chance that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month 🚨Image7.Stock Mar
There is a good chance for US 10Y treasury yields to reach 5%. The recent data do suggest inflation has been sticky and Trump does intend to add more jobs alongside with pushing for rate cuts. I do expect the broader market to dip. Logically, the number of rate cuts should be low but I believe trump will exert pressure for further rate cuts. So, expect at least 1 rate cut for the year.
Jensen Huang will start to source a potential Quantum Company and buy over the company. With his magic management, he is going to make the Quantum computer meaningfully workable in 3 years instead of 30 years. This Quantum computer will incorporate into his AI technology for many applications including robotics.
$TSLA 20250124 320.0 PUT$ $TSLA 20250124 320.0 PUT$ Selling bi-weekly CSP on TSLA at the same strike Current contract expiring by end of the week pretty much worthless with over 90% profit. After this new put, the next one will be going into earnings, with the higher IV, this strategy will have to either put on hold or tweaking the strike to manage the risk thqt comes along with the volatility
$META 20250117 550.0 PUT$ Selling weekly CSPut on Meta, this mid 500 level is my ideal entry point, thus been selling weekly contract at this level to acquire the underlying, if META do dip to this level, if it doesn't, continue to earn premiums from these put contracts when they expire Worthless. $META 20250117 550.0 PUT$
$ASML DIAGONAL 250117/250110 PUT 680.0/PUT 660.0$ With recent reports of strong growth from TSM, the news has lifted the chips and related sector to a mini 2-3 day run. Including ASML, whom has fallen a lot after its last earnings report. The CSPut became almost worthless over nigh, as it's expiring this week, decided to just roll it out to next week but adjusted the strike higher for a better premium. $ASML DIAGONAL 250117/250110 PUT 680.0/PUT 660.0$