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
US stocks finished sharply higher on Tue, 22 Apr 2025: On rising optimism that trade tensions between US and China could soon ease. That’s according to US Treasury Secretary. When Trump confirmed that he has no plan to fire Fed chair, Powell. (see below) What Bessent Said ? At a closed-door event hosted by JPMorgan Chase, Treasury Secretary Bessent told investors that he expects de-escalation in the trade spat with China, as first reported by Bloomberg. Firstly, this is only what Bessent “expected” unilaterally. Since 11 Apr 2025, both China and the US have signaled openness to talks, but actual negotiations have not yet restarted. Both sides are waiting for the other to take concrete steps to create the right conditions for dialogue. In short, it would be ‘foolish’ to pin too much hope ov
Tesla really lives up to its status as a “presidential stock”—even the earnings release got a presidential boost. After Tuesday’s close, Tesla reported earnings, and then Trump just happened to announce after hours that he won’t fire Powell and will lower tariffs on China.Remember, Trump previously made a big show of announcing “buy DJT” at the open and then, intraday, announced a 90-day tariff freeze. This time, making the announcement after hours looks an awful lot like he was giving his old friend a hand.Of course, being Trump, he couldn’t hold back—he had Bessent come out at noon Tuesday to talk up the China ADRs, sending them higher during the session.Normally, an intraday leak is enough for the market to price things in, but institutions stayed rational—options volume didn’t spike, i
Renewable Energy Surge: A Market Bright Spot Amid Uncertainty
$S&P 500(. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ )$ $Invesco Solar ETF( $TANFIELD GROUP PLC(TAN.UK)$ )$ $First Solar( $First Solar(FSLR)$ )$ $Enphase Energy( $Enphase Energy(ENPH)$ )$ $iShares Global Clean Energy ETF( $iShares Global Clean Energy ETF(ICLN)$ )$ As of April 22, 2025, the stock market is grappling with volatility, but one sector is shining: renewable energy. Fueled by aggressive global climate policies and breakthroughs in green tech, solar and wind stocks are surging. Let’s dive into this bright spot, unpack the drivers, and explore trading opportunities. The Green Wave: Poli
Rethinking Wealth and Life: Reflections on "Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life" by Bill Perkins
One book that truly shifted my perspective on money and life is Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins. As part of my reflection, one sentence that captures the impact of the book on me is: "The book helped me see that managing money wisely also means knowing when and how to spend it to truly enjoy life." It challenged many of the conventional ideas I had absorbed about financial planning, especially the popular mantra of "save, save, invest, invest," and the pursuit of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). What stood out to me is how the book emphasizes the idea that life is not just about accumulating wealth—it's about using that wealth to create meaningful experiences while we’re still healthy enough to enjoy them. The book makes a compel
ETHUSD Elliott Wave : Forming the ((c)) Leg of a Potential Zig-Zag Pattern
Hello fellow traders. In this technical article, we are going to present Elliott Wave charts of Ethereum ETHUSD. The crypto ended cycle from the 2104.3 peak and now correcting it. In the following sections, we will delve into the specifics of the Elliott Wave pattern. ETHUSD Elliott Wave 1 Hour Chart 04.18.2025 The current analysis suggests that ETHUSD is forming a wave 2 red recovery. The correction is incomplete at the moment, we expect another leg up. As far as the price stays above 1537.8 low toward 1775 -1847 area . 90% of traders fail because they don’t understand market patterns. Are you in the top 10%? Test yourself with this advanced Elliott Wave Test ETHUSD Elliott Wave 1 Hour Chart 04.22.2025 The crypto held above the 1537.8 low
QQQ Elliott Wave : Forecasting the Rally From Equal Legs Zone
Hello fellow traders, In this technical article, we are going to present Elliott Wave charts of QQQ ETF . As our members know QQQ is trading within the cycle from the 396 low. Recently the ETF has reached the extreme zone from the April 9th peak and found buyers as expected. In the following sections, we will explain the Elliott Wave forecast. QQQ Elliott Wave 1 Hour Chart 04.21.2025 The current view suggests QQQ is about to complete the cycle from the peak. Correction is reaching the extreme zone at 429.35-420.91 area. At that zone buyers should re-enter, which could lead to a further rally toward new highs or in a 3 waves bounce at least. We recommend that members avoid selling QQQ and keep favoring the long side. Official trading strategy on How
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ just as I expected Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings report revealed significant challenges, with net income plunging 71% year-over-year to $409 million and revenue declining 9% to $19.3 billion, missing analyst expectations. The company’s automotive revenue fell 20%, attributed to declining vehicle sales, reduced prices, and increased competition, particularly from Chinese and European manufacturers. Yet stock price increases. It's all about robotaxis 
$Albemarle(ALB)$ Today, we’re going to revisit Albemarle, ticker symbol ALB. I’ve had a ton of questions on this one lately, especially with the recent selloff, so I figured it was time to take another look and share my current thinking. Now, just a quick disclaimer: this isn’t individual investing advice. I’m not telling you to buy, sell, or hold anything. What I’m doing here is just walking you through how I personally analyze stocks, how I think about portfolio construction, and how I interpret risk. Always do your own research or talk to a financial advisor if you’re making investment decisions. Why We're Talking About ALB Again Over the past four trading days, I've posted four buy videos in a row. This one, however, is not going to be a buy vi
Keppel Earnings Tomorrow: Are REIT Signals Pointing to Growth?
As a global asset manager and operator spanning three key business segments — Infrastructure, Urban Development, and Connectivity — $Keppel(BN4.SI)$ is set to announce its earnings tomorrow. Keppel has established a value recycling model through a pipeline of “developing/acquiring assets → injecting into its REITs → recycling capital.”.The Group has adopted a streamlined horizontal integration model, reporting under four key segments:What guidance do Keppel’s REITs offer ahead of its parent company’s results?1. $Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SI)$ reported earnings last week and fell 0.98% on the day.DPU rose 14.2% YoY, NPI increased 24.1%, and total revenue grew 22.6%, driven by the consolidation of Singapore
🎁What the Tigers Say | Musk Shifts Focus Back to Tesla — Is This the Bottom?
Tesla shares surged over 5% after-hours despite missing Q1 expectations, posting adjusted earnings of 27 cents per share on $19.34B in revenue—well below analysts’ estimates. During the earnings call, Elon Musk revealed he’ll scale back his involvement with DOGE starting in May to refocus on Tesla.Could this signal a turning point? Is Musk’s return the boost Tesla needs? What’s your price target for TSLA?🎁Special Notes: Whoever showed up on the” What the Tigers Say” column will receive 100 Tiger Coins and an exclusive interview invitation to honor your contribution.Click titles to read the full analysis:1. @ToNi:Key Points:Technicals: A Rebound in the MakingThe daily chart tells a story of resilience. Tesla’s stock had plummeted from a
Industrials Sector Soars in Market Recovery: A Sign of Economic Revival?
$S&P 500(. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ )$ $Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund( $Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLI)$ )$ $Caterpillar Inc.( $Caterpillar(CAT)$ )$ $General Electric( $GE Aerospace(GE)$ )$ $Honeywell International( $Honeywell(HON)$ )$ As of April 23, 2025, at 12:30 PM PDT, the stock market is continuing its upward trend, with the S&P 500 maintaining its level at 5,302 following a 2.8% rally on April 22. Amid this recovery, the industrials sector is emerging as a standout performer, signaling potential economic revival as global trade tensions ease. The Industrial Sel
Viva Biotech (1873.HK):Deeply Engaged in AI-driven drug R&D revolution, Viva Starts a New Era of Globalized CRDMO Businesses
Coverage Initiated on Viva Biotech (1873.HK), with a BUY rating and target price of 3.5 HKD. Our viewpoints are as follows. In this report, we provide an in-depth and differentiated analysis of Viva Biotech as a leader in China’s structure-based drug discovery (SBDD) CRDMO segment, highlighting its three core investment merits: Viva is a global leader in SBDD with integrated CRO+CDMO capabilities. SBDD is a mainstream technology in modern drug development. The basis of SBDD technology is to understand the interaction between drugs and targets at the molecular level, i.e. observing the interaction between drug molecules and target proteins by analyzing their complex structure, to carry out rational drug design and improve drug R&D efficiency. The company has built the largest research p
Dollar Wobbles, Hope Rises, Tesla Sinks: A Fragile Recovery Attempt
Markets Rebound Sharply on Hopes of Trade De-escalation Wall Street roared back Tuesday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered the first real hint of a potential truce in the US–China trade standoff. Bessent called the current tariff escalation “unsustainable” and predicted de-escalation “in the very near future.” Dow Jones: +1,017 pts (+2.7%) $S&P 500(.SPX)$ : +2.5% $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ : +2.7% Optimism that the worst of tariff tensions may be behind us — and that talk of Fed interference may be more bark than bite. President Trump walked back speculation of removing Chair Powell, saying he has “no intention” of firing him, though reiterated his desire for faster rate cuts. Hope Morning Briefing Hig
Option Witch | GOOGL Earnings on Deck: Positioning with Vertical Spreads Amid Cloud Growth & DOJ Risk
$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ is scheduled to report results for the first quarter of 2025 after market close on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Alphabet's Q1 revenue is expected to be $75.434 billion, adjusted net income will be $24.783 billion, and adjusted EPS is expected to be $2.032, according to Bloomberg's consistent expectations.Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report is expected to drive significant volatility, given the stock’s 20% YTD decline, regulatory and legal risks, and google cloud growth. Let’s dive into the potential sscenarios and related options strategies with $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ stock.Regulatory and Legal RisksAlphabet's Google needs strong measures imposed on it to prevent it from using its artificial i
Top Movers After Earnings: LMT, 3M, GE, RTX & ISRG Solid Performance Facing Tariffs
Let’s check out the top movers after earnings!1. $Lockheed Martin(LMT)$ Rose 0.82%: Strong performance facing tariff concernsEPS: $7.28 vs. $6.34 (Beat by 14.6%)Revenue: $18 billion vs. $17.78 billion (Beat by 1.14%)Full-year earnings guidance: The company forecasts mid-single-digit sales growth and segment margins of 11%.The company's order backlog reached $173 billion, representing more than two years of sales. This large backlog provides visibility into future revenue and supports the company's growth prospects. It remains committed to realizing its vision of digital and interoperable systems and is aligning its mission roadmaps to best support its customers' rapidly evolving security needs, both domestic and global.Analyst Recommendations2.
Weekly Insights: Trump Threatens Powell — In a Weak Dollar World, Where Are the Opportunities?
Performance of Global Equity Indices(in US Dollar) Last week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell maintained a hawkish tone, not only reaffirming the Fed’s stance of being in no rush to cut rates, but also explicitly stating that the Fed would not intervene to support the stock market amid volatility. This firmly dashed market hopes for a "Fed Put", triggering a sharp sell-off in equities on the same day. The following day, Trump publicly lashed out, stating that he intended to fire Powell—once again raising questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve. Markets fell further in response to the escalating tension. Historically, when the Fed’s independence comes under serious threat, the outcomes have rarely been positive. A similar situation occurred between 1970 and 1974, when Pr