AppLovin Under Fire: Navigating the Third Short-Seller Storm—Opportunity or Risk?
AppLovin ( $AppLovin Corporation(APP)$ ), a leading ad tech company, faced its third short-seller attack of 2025 on March 27, when Muddy Waters Research released a scathing report alleging that the company’s ad tactics “systematically” violate app store terms of service by “impermissibly extracting” user data from platforms like Meta, Reddit, and Alphabet. The report triggered a 20% plunge in AppLovin’s stock price, dropping it from a previous close of $327.620 to a close of $261.700, with a low of $252.510. This marked the steepest one-day decline in the company’s history since its 2021 IPO, wiping out nearly $17 billion in market value. As the dust settles, investors are left with a critical question: Is this a buying opportunity, or should they
$S&P 500(.SPX)$$NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ Global Exporters in Crisis: The Devaluation Race Begins The effects of America's trade war are now surfacing in unexpected ways, extending far beyond direct tariffs. Central banks worldwide are in a state of panic as the slowing U.S. economy leads to reduced demand for the dollar. Since Trump took office, the dollar has been steadily weakening, approaching its 2014 lows. This marks the third consecutive month of decline, with the trend likely to persist for at least another quarter. Because global trade is still primarily conducted in U.S. dollars, this depreciation creates a major problem for everyone. For the U.S., a weaker dollar means higher domestic inflation, as
US Credit Reveals Consumer Collapse! Global Bank Warns: 50% Chance of US Recession
$S&P 500(.SPX)$$NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ The U.S. Economy’s Fragile Foundation If there’s a single, ultimate indicator of the health of the U.S. economy, we might have found it today. The economy often appears to be a complex system, but at its core, one simple equation holds true: U.S. deficits prop up economic growth. The Unsustainable Growth Model Last year, the U.S. ran a deficit of 6.4% to generate just 2.3% GDP growth—meaning every dollar of government spending produced less than 50 cents in real economic progress. This is clearly unsustainable. So, what happens if we pull the plug and dramatically cut government spending? We risk collapsing the primary driver of growth. Bessent’s Vision: A Controlled L
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ On Thursday, the stock price returned to the 110 level, and options activity surged at key strike prices. It is expected that Friday’s closing range will be between 110 and 115. On Thursday, there was significant selling of the 115 call and the 110 put, with 32,000 and 54,000 contracts opened, respectively.For next week (April 4th), the expected price range is 100–118, with institutions selling calls at the 118 strike. Before the expiration of the April monthly options, the projected price range is 100–130.There are two notable bearish trades:A sell call at the 125 strike: $NVDA 20250919 125.0 CALL$ .A bearish vertical spread: buy the 80 put
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ 📈🅱️ U͎ L͎ L͎ I͎ S͎ H͎ 💰 $TSLA: Million-Dollar Setup ~ Is Tesla’s Game-Changing Rally Starting Right Now? 🚀 As I dig into $TSLA’s chart on 28Mar25 NZ time, the setup is electric! In early trading the stock kissed a key technical level with a beautiful 2.618 Fibonacci touch, completing a textbook cup-and-handle pattern, a formation that’s historically fuelled Tesla’s biggest rallies. Right now, TSLA is sitting at $277.103, having eased back from a high of $291.613 on 27Mar25. If you caught the $288 gap fill earlier this week, you’re likely grinning at your gains, well played if you did. 🔑 Here are the key Fib levels I’m laser-focused on 🎯📈 • $286.30 • $291.40
Everyone Are Selling U.S. Debt as Everyone Keeps Dumping USD For Gold
$S&P 500(.SPX)$$NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ The U.S. Needs More Debt Buyers The economic outlook for the world’s largest economy is becoming increasingly grim. Since the onset of the trade war, projections have steadily worsened, and now, even the Federal Reserve’s own estimates suggest that the U.S. economy is contracting by 1.8%, a sharp reversal from the 2.3% growth recorded the previous year. This decline was inevitable—when government spending is cut amid a trade war, domestic consumption suffers. Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about their financial future, and consumer sentiment is plummeting back to its 2022 lows. The effects of this shift are being felt across the economy. As people tighte
Analysis of Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) Rights Issue
Rationale for the Rights Issue The rights issue aligns with FCT’s growth-oriented strategy and financial prudence: Funding the Northpoint City South Wing Acquisition: The S$1.17 billion deal increases FCT’s ownership of Northpoint City to 100%, consolidating its control over one of Singapore’s largest suburban retail complexes (combined NLA of ~1.1 million sq ft). This acquisition taps into a stable, necessity-driven shopper base in Yishun, enhancing portfolio resilience. Portfolio Synergies: Owning both North Wing (already 100% owned) and South Wing allows FCT to optimize leasing, marketing, and asset enhancement strategies across the integrated complex, potentially boosting rental income and operational efficiency. Maintaining Financial Flexibility: With gearing at 36.1% post-divestments
Ahhh... I have accidentally pressed the "send" button when I thought I was choosing a topic. Now, I have to write ✍️ another post for Daily _Discussion, just make sure I get it right. Similar topic or at least same sector... If you have not noticed, you probably are not looking at the right direction. Gold price has been hitting all time high (ATH) and silver price is hitting its 12 months high... And going... Strong... You might be asking. Have you participate in this rally? If not, are you watching the space? If you are, are you asking, "What's next?" I will provide a brief analysis, since it's a Friday night and market tends to be apprehensive going into a weekend. If you have not noticed, Donald Trump likes to announce his new "directives" on Saturdays, so it's not time to be making a
Carvana From $5 To $300 Would You Wait This Stock Back To $5?
$Carvana Co.(CVNA)$ Evaluating Carvana’s Potential Carvana is an intriguing company to evaluate. It operates within the vast used car market but currently holds only about a 1% market share of this enormous opportunity. The used car market is also highly inefficient, which allows companies like Carvana and CarMax to step in and improve information transparency, easing concerns from potential buyers about purchasing used vehicles. However, the question remains: should long-term investors consider buying Carvana stock today? In this video, I will address that question by examining the company's revenue growth, profit margins, and returns on invested capital. I will also discuss recent strategic missteps that cost the company significantly post-pande
[Events] If the Stock Market Were a Type of Weather, What Would It Be? ☀️🌧🌪
The stock market can feel like the weather—one day it’s sunny and full of profits, and the next, it’s a storm of red candles. Sometimes it’s just a light drizzle of losses, and other times, it’s a full-blown hurricane.If you had to describe the market as a type of weather, what would it be? A bright, sunny day, a gloomy rainy afternoon, or a wild tornado? Let us know how the market feels to you right now!📌 How to Participate🔹 Share this post and tag a friend to join the fun.🔹 Comment below with the weather that best describes the market and why!⏰ Event DurationMarch 28, 2025 - April 2, 2025🎁 Prizes🌟 Participation Prize: Everyone who comments will receive 5 Tiger Coins. Share this post and tag a friend for an extra 5 Tiger Coins.💬 Top Comment: The comment with the most likes will win a $5 s
Weekly | More Stock Placement Forces HK Stock Declining! Bull Market Over?
This week, the Hong Kong stock market saw a slight pullback, with the $HSI(HSI)$ down by 1.11% on the week.Xiaomi’s $3.3 Billion Stock PlacementThe big news that rattled investors came on Tuesday before market open, when $XIAOMI-W(01810)$ announced an equity placement of 800 million shares at HK$53.25 each, raising HK$42.5 billion. This is a 6.6% discount to the closing price the day before. The funds will be used for business expansion and R&D.The announcement caused Xiaomi’s stock to plummet by 6.3% on Tuesday, with trading volume hitting a record high of HK$71.8 billion.After $BYD COMPANY(01211)$ recently completed a massive equity placement raising HK$43
$AppLovin Corporation(APP)$ Muddy Waters $APP short report. Look at the time line drop on the chart attached. It Spooked all the high flyers. $SPY $PLTR and plenty more! $APP Under Siege ~ On 28Mar25 NZ local time, AppLovin Corporation ($APP) sits at $267.53 in pre-market trading, a stock under siege following a well-timed short report by Muddy Waters. This isn’t just about $APP, the report has shaken other high-flying stocks and highlighted the market’s fragility as major indices teeter near critical support levels. 🔑🔑🔑🎯 My Fibonacci Levels: The Market’s Invisible Grid These levels chart my sentiment and price: • 🔴 $255 , Key Support Zone • 🟡 $267 , Current Pre-Market Zone
Market Diverges Amid US Tariffs and Tech Sanctions 🇺🇸 S&P 500 Index: -0.33% 📉 🇺🇸 Nasdaq Index: -0.53% 📉 🇪🇺 Stoxx 600 Index: -0.30% 📉 🇯🇵 Nikkei 225 Index: -0.60% 📉 🇭🇰 Hang Seng Index: 0.41% 📈 🇨🇳 CSI 300 Index: 0.33% 📈 🇸🇬 Straits Times Index: 0.45% 📈 US stock markets closed lower, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively, as investors weighed President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcements, including new tariffs on foreign automakers. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.4% and the CSI 300 Index gained 0.3%, as investors appeared unfazed by Trump's auto tariffs and restrictions on Chinese tech stocks. Upcoming Events On Friday, Japan will release housing starts data, while the US will publish the Core PCE Price Index, as well as personal income and spending figures, ma
How to deal with the rights issue of China Concept? Try the collar strategy
Recently, major rights issue events have been reported in the capital market one after another. On the evening of March 27th,$NIO (NIO) $Announced that it plans to place up to approximately 119 million Class A common shares to raise funds for the research and development of core technologies and new products of smart electric vehicles, while strengthening cash reserves and balance sheets; On March 25, Xiaomi Group announced the placement of approximately 800 million existing shares at a price of HK $53.25 per share, a discount of approximately 6.6% compared to the previous day's closing price of HK $57.$Xiaomi Group-W (01810) $After the news of the placement was announced, the stock price fell sharply at the op
CSOP's New Single Stock Leveraged and Inverse ETFs - Another Way To Trade My Favourite Tech Stocks
🌟🌟🌟CSOP Asset Management has just launched Asia's first batch of 9 single stock Leveraged and Inverse (L&I) ETFs on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on March 24. This will provide me with more ways to trade my favourite Tech Stocks. No more late nights as these L&I ETFs trade during Asia's trading hours. The 9 Single Stock Leveraged and Inverse ETFs are focused on just 5 stocks - Nvidia, Tesla, Coinbase, MicroStrategy and Berkshire Hathaway. For Berkshire Hathaway, CSOP only has 2x Leveraged ETF. There is no Inverse ETF for Berkshire Hathaway. I believe that CSOP thinks Warren Buffett's company is not a good stock to have an inverse ETF. Of the 9, I am most interested in Nvidia 's Leveraged ETF $X
Target Stock Hits 5-Year Low, Buying Opportunity or Value Trap?
$Target(TGT)$ Today, I’ll be discussing Target stock, which has dropped over 22% year-to-date. It’s shocking to see such a well-regarded company trading at its five-year low, up only 11% over that period. I'll be analyzing whether this presents a generational buying opportunity for investors or if Target is simply a value trap to avoid. There's been a lot of interest in the stock, especially among dividend investors and users on X, so I want to share my thoughts. Earning Overview Strong Earnings Report, But A Weak Outlook Despite a solid earnings report—beating expectations with earnings per share of $2.41 versus $2.26 and exceeding revenue forecasts—the broader outlook for Target remains concerning. Sales and Revenue: Net Sales: $30.9 billion, a 3
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Ever Wondered Why Tesla Keeps Zooming Past the Pack? Picture this, I’m staring at Tesla’s stock chart, and it’s like the thing’s got a mind of its own. On 28 March 2025 (New Zealand 🇳🇿 time, because I love a global perspective), it tapped that mystical 2.618 Fibonacci level, you know, the golden ratio that’s sparked some of Tesla’s wildest runs. It hit $291.613 on 27 March, forming this perfect cup and handle pattern, before easing back to $273.71 overnight. That pullback? I see it as the stock catching its breath, like a runner pacing for the next big sprint. 🔑🎯 Here’s what I’m watching next, my key levels: • $286.30 • $291.40 •