U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated from record highs after some disappointing corporate earnings, while investors awaited a Federal Reserve policy statement. A host of Dow components reported earnings, with $UnitedHealth(UNH)$, $Boeing(BA)$ and $Merck(MRK)$ all closing lower after their quarterly results. Regarding the options market, a total volume of 47,159,006 contracts was traded on Tuesday.Top 10 Option VolumesTop 10: $Nvidia(NVDA)$; $AMD(AMD)$; $Tesla(TSLA)$;
$Apple(AAPL)$ 📱🍏📊 Apple’s Next Test: Can AI & Services Justify Its $3T Crown? 📊🍏📱 🎯 Executive Summary I’m convinced $AAPL is entering a critical inflection point. With an unrealized gain of +11.62% from my $189.98 entry, I’m watching how Q3 earnings (31Jul25) will shape sentiment for the next quarter. Apple’s $3T valuation will be tested by slowing hardware cycles, expanding Services revenue, and the monetization potential of Apple Intelligence. The stock, currently trading at $212.03, is showing stable accumulation across technical setups, but execution risks remain under tariffs and global supply chain shifts. 💰 Financial Performance Breakdown Apple is expected to deliver Q3 revenue of $89.156B, adjusted net income of $21.378B, and adjusted
I find the anticipation around Microsoft and Meta's earnings quite exciting. Analysts expect Microsoft to show approximately 14 percent year-over-year growth in both revenue and earnings, with consensus EPS estimates at 3.38 dollars and revenue estimates at 73.81 billion dollars. This kind of growth projection speaks to the strength of Microsoft's position, especially with its advancements in artificial intelligence. Similarly, I am impressed by the outlook for Meta, where analysts anticipate roughly 14 percent year-over-year growth in both profits and sales for the quarter. The consensus EPS estimates stand at 5.86 dollars, with revenue estimates at 44.79 billion dollars. This suggests Meta is also capitalizing on its AI initiatives and expanding market presence, which bodes well for its
Tesla’s stock ( $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ ) climbed 3% to $325.59 after President Trump announced a deal to impose 15% tariffs on European Union goods, sparking optimism that the electric vehicle giant could gain a competitive edge. With the stock just shy of the $330 resistance level, investors are buzzing: Can Tesla break out and sustain its momentum, or is it time to cash out after the recent rebound? The broader market, with the S&P 500 at 6,263.26 and Nasdaq at 21,000, remains bullish, but tariff uncertainties and a VIX at 15.94 signal volatility. This report dives into the tariff’s impact, Tesla’s breakout potential, and strategic investment approaches to navigate this pivotal moment. The Tariff Deal: A Boost for Tesla? On July 25, 2025, Trum
I am thrilled to hear that Figma's $Figma(FIG)$ IPO is coming this Thursday, July 31, as the design software giant prepares to go public. The company's plan to issue approximately 37 million shares with a pricing range of 25 to 28 dollars per share is exciting news. If the upper end of this range holds, the IPO could raise up to 1 billion dollars, giving Figma a fully diluted valuation of 16.4 billion dollars. I find it fascinating that back in 2022, Adobe had planned to acquire Figma for 20 billion dollars, only for the deal to be blocked by regulators. That near-miss makes me wonder about the potential Figma holds. The fact that it was valued so highly then suggests its technology and market position are incredibly strong, and I belie
Index at Record Highs, Stocks Lag—How to Trade the Summer Dip?
$S&P 500(.SPX)$ The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are soaring to record highs, closing at 6,297.36 and 20,884.27, respectively, on July 25, 2025, fueled by tech giants and economic optimism. Yet, beneath this bullish facade, many individual stocks are stumbling post-earnings, with names like Tesla (-4%), UnitedHealth (-5%), and ASML (-14%) taking hits despite the broader market’s strength. With seasonal trends pointing to a potential 7-10% pullback in late summer, investors face a critical decision: take profits, hedge, or pivot to defensive sectors? This report dives into the market’s divergence, seasonal risks, and strategic trading approaches to navigate this volatile landscape while seizing opportunities. Market Dynamics: A Tale of Two Markets Th
Netflix Inc. $NFLX Blue Box Area Offers A Buying Opportunity
Hello everyone! In today’s article, we’ll examine the recent performance of Netflix Inc. ($NFLX) through the lens of Elliott Wave Theory. We’ll review how the decline from the June 30, 2025, high unfolded as a 7-swing correction (WXY) and discuss our forecast for the next move. Let’s dive into the structure and expectations for this stock. 7 Swing WXY correction $NVDA $NFLX 4H Elliott Wave Chart 7.20.2025: $NFLXIn the 4H Elliott Wave count from July 20, 2025, we saw that $NFLX completed a 5-wave impulsive cycle at black ((1)). As expected, this initial wave prompted a pullback. We anticipated this pullback to unfold in 7 swings, likely finding buyers in the equal legs area between $1199.29 and $1130.90. This setup aligns with a typical Elliott Wave correction pattern (WXY), in which the ma
Earnings season is heating up, and this round is anything but ordinary. With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq flirting with all-time highs, market expectations are sky-high — and the pressure is now on the biggest names across tech, crypto, and finance to deliver. On the tech front, all eyes are on the usual heavyweights: Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla. Investors are especially keen to see if AI-related momentum can justify soaring valuations. Nvidia, for example, continues to ride the GPU demand wave — but with its market cap pushing new heights, even a small earnings miss could trigger a sharp pullback. Microsoft and Alphabet are also under scrutiny as they ramp up cloud and AI investments. Any signals of slowing enterprise demand or margin compression will be diss
Semiconductors are once again leading the market charge — and two names dominate the spotlight: Nvidia and AMD. Nvidia may have captured the AI crown with its record-shattering valuation and meteoric rise past the $4 trillion mark, but AMD is quietly building momentum of its own. The question on traders' minds now: can AMD close the gap, or even outrun Nvidia in the race to $200? Nvidia’s edge has been its stranglehold on AI training chips, notably the H100 and upcoming Blackwell. But AMD’s MI300 series is gaining traction fast. Major cloud players — including Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle — have started adopting AMD’s hardware in their AI workloads, signaling a potential shift in market share. If AMD continues to prove its chips can deliver high performance with lower power consumption and
$SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ SoFi Technologies just surprised the Street — and the stock responded with a 15% surge. With a strong Q2 earnings beat and improving profitability metrics, the once-beaten-down fintech is back on investor radars. Could this mark the beginning of a sustained rally toward the long-awaited $25 level? The company reported robust revenue growth, driven by its lending and financial services segments. More importantly, net income came in stronger than expected — a sign that SoFi is making real progress toward sustainable profitability, not just top-line expansion. SoFi also raised its guidance for the rest of the year, a signal that management sees momentum continuing across student loans, personal loans, and cross-se
$SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ SoFi Technologies Inc. just dropped a bombshell with its Q2 2025 earnings, smashing expectations and igniting an 8% pre-market surge. The fintech powerhouse posted an EPS of $0.08—crushing the $0.06 consensus by 33.33% and skyrocketing 700% year-over-year—while revenue hit $858.23 million, topping the $801.486 million forecast by 7.08% and soaring 43.77% from last year. With the stock at $21.20, up 37% YTD, the big question is: can this earnings beat fuel a leap to $25? Let’s break it down. Earnings Breakdown: SoFi’s Growth Machine SoFi’s Q2 numbers paint a picture of relentless momentum: EPS: $0.08 vs. $0.06 expected, up 700% YOY. Revenue: $858.23M vs. $801.486M expected, up 43.77% YOY. Membership: 10.9 million memb
Chip Kings Clash: Will AMD Sprint Past Nvidia to $200?
The battle for semiconductor supremacy is electric, with AMD and Nvidia charging toward the $200 finish line. AMD just leaped another 4%, landing at $173, while Nvidia smashed a new all-time high of $177. Alphabet’s massive $10 billion capex boost has investors buzzing about Nvidia’s AI chip prospects, but AMD’s relentless momentum is turning heads. With big tech earnings looming and capex trends in focus, who’s got the juice to hit $200 first? Let’s break it down. Price Check: How Close Are They? Nvidia ( $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ ): Sitting pretty at $177, Nvidia’s just $23 shy of $200—a 13% hop. Its YTD gain of 171% and $4.26 trillion market cap scream dominance. AMD ( $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ ): At $173, AMD
Despite weak earnings from many sectors, the market keeps climbing — and I think sentiment is driving this more than fundamentals. With $S&P 500(.SPX)$ profit margins still above the 5-year average, investors seem willing to look past near-term softness, especially with continued hype around AI and Trump’s recent push boosting names like $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ . Still, I’m cautious on NVDA after it doubled in three months. We saw a similar run-up last year, followed by a pullback. Unless there's another major catalyst, I wouldn’t be surprised if it cools off soon — especially as earnings momentum fades and valuations stretch. On the consumer side, $Nike(NKE)$ </
My vote goes to Meta $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ . Among the Big Tech names, I think Meta has the best shot at outperforming expectations. Ad revenue is bouncing back, Threads is gaining traction, and their aggressive AI infrastructure buildout positions them well for future growth. While high capex might pressure margins, the market seems willing to reward long-term AI bets — just look at how investors reacted to Nvidia and Microsoft. If Meta can show strong user engagement, continued ad pricing strength, and solid AI progress, I believe the stock could rally post-earnings — especially if guidance surprises to the upside. @Tiger_Earnings
$BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc.(BMNR)$$CME Ether - main 2508(ETHmain)$ 🍥📉🐍 Price Outside the Snake’s Jaw: Why I’m Not Touching $BMNR Yet 🐍📉🍥 I’m convinced that patience beats precision when volatility rewrites the script. $BMNR might look like it’s cooled down from its euphoric $160 blow-off top, but what I’m seeing across all timeframes tells me the reversion story isn’t finished, and the danger zone is still active. Let’s start with the monthly. Price is still levitating far outside the upper Bollinger Band, closing July at $35.11 after tagging $161 intramonth. That’s a +700% expansion above the band mid-month. Even with this retrace, price is so stretched that mean reversion hasn’t even
Markets Mixed as Trade Tensions Linger and Fed Looms
Global Markets Overview Global markets closed mixed on July 29, 2025, amid investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and fading optimism over US-China trade negotiations. While US and Asian equities slipped on cautionary sentiment, European markets advanced on sector-specific gains. Wall Street Slips on Uncertainty Dow Jones: -204.57 pts to 44,632.99 S&P 500: -18.91 pts to 6,370.86 US markets pulled back modestly, with the Dow $DJIA(.DJI)$ and S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ down 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively. The pause in progress on US-China trade talks weighed on sentiment, while investors braced
A pullback is healthy for stock prices to consolidate and move higher later on. I think Nvidia might have a pullback as investors cash out to take profit. The long term prospects are still there and demand remains strong across various international markets. So, the pullback might be a good time to add positions. The market disconnect comes mainly from the optimism that trade deals will be struck by trump and there will be no recession. The market is generally forward looking so I think this disconnect will last till the next earnings when trump’s tariffs effect on the economy hits home harder than it is now. The sports brand is a competitive industry with many of them having their production in overseas market with cheap labour. However, trump has already hit them with tariffs so I do
$CapLand China T(AU8U.SI)$ CapLand China EGM - They handed out egg, tomatoes , vegetable sandwiches, tea plus coffee. Not bad. The sandwiches seem huge! Taste quite nice! The bread is soft! Here are the pictures to share! The coffee is quite nice. The board of directors. All of a certain age. Mr. Tan Tee How. CEO Jerry. Both wearing spectacles. Sitting in the middle CLCT to divest capitamall Yuhuating unlock the value of a mature assets , which improves CLCT financial flexibility. To invest 5% in CLCR. The divestment is about $135m .$20.7m for the 5% purchase of CLCR + $107m for ops usage or pared down debts. Dpu accretive of 0.4%. Shareholders seem positive with the investment in CLCR. China market seem improving for Retail malls assets class