Options Market Statistics: Nvidia Leads Active Options on China Sales Hopes, Tesla Braces for Q4 Delivery Data $NVIDIA(NVDA)$   topped the daily active options list with a bullish put/call ratio of 0.43 and a low IV rank of 9.72%, indicating moderate volatility expectations as volume reached 1.81 million contracts against 17.58 million in open interest. Shares declined amid concerns over intensifying competition from rival chip makers, though the prospect of resumed sales to China could signal future upside for the stock. Despite the recent dip, NVIDIA maintaining its position as a semiconductor leader. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$  &nbs

Berkshire Hathaway Attracts Bullish Option Trade as Buffett's Successor Takes Over $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$   attracted its biggest bullish block trade in options in at least a month as investors welcomed billionaire Warren Buffett's successor, Greg Abel as the conglomerate’s new CEO.  At 10:14:28 a.m. Wednesday, an active buyer paid a $1.61 million premium for call options that give their holder the right to purchase 350,000 Berkshire Class B shares at $575 over the next 168 days. That strike price is about $70 above the current stock price. The block trade is about 23X the open interest.  Berkshire's shares have climbed in 23 of the past 29 years under Buffett's leadership. In announcing tha

Options Market Statistics: Meta Gains 1.1% on over $2B Manus AI Acquisition Talks $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$   ranked ninth with a neutral put/call ratio of 0.60 and an IV rank of 25.21%, reflecting steady trader interest as volume totaled 0.38 million contracts against 2.59 million in open interest. Shares rose 1.1% amid reports that the company is nearing a deal valued at around $2.5 billion, including retention incentives, to acquire AI startup Manus AI.   $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$   led options volume with a bearish put/call ratio of 0.71 and a low IV rank of 11.80%, indicating protective sentiment as volume hit 1

From Instagram to Manus: Meta's M&A Playbook When news broke that $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$   is acquiring Manus (valued at $2–3B), many asked: Why? To understand the future, we have to look at the past. Meta doesn't just buy companies; it buys "defaults"—the default way we share, chat, and connect. Here is a beginner-friendly recap of Meta's strategic evolution through 5 key deals. The Mobile Pivot: Instagram (2012) ~The Deal: ~$1.0B (April 2012). ~The Context: At the time, $1B for a photo app with no revenue seemed insane. ~The Strategy: Meta wasn't buying a "photo app." They were buying the new front door to the internet: mobile-native, camera-first, and creator-driven. They took a small product, appli

My one sentence summary of 2026 investing is " broke" and my investment goal for 2026 is " recover"

Millionaire looks very far from me, almost impossible [LOL] My 2026 goal is that I hope my portfolio can be breakeven, not in red colour [Facepalm]

The Numbers Don't Lie! Which Companies Are Vulnerable in the AI Supply Chain? 2026 is a U.S. midterm election year. Midterm elections often bring significant market volatility and pressure. We selected 28 companies across four major categories: AI chips/manufacturing, cloud companies, other AI software, and AI infrastructure. We ranked these companies based on their gross profit margins, net profit margins, and debt levels to identify the weak points in the AI supply chain. Some interesting takeaways: 1. Software vs. Hardware: $NVIDIA(NVDA)$  's gross margin isn't the highest; software companies like $AppLovin Corporation(APP)$  

Google Parent Alphabet Attracts Millions of Dollars in Option Trades Google parent $Alphabet(GOOGL)$   attracted millions of dollars in bullish option contracts as JPMorgan branded the tech giant one of its best ideas for 2026.  As the market opened Tuesday, three block trades were posted with a combined premium of $10.2 million covering put options that give their holders the right to sell a total of 839,000 Alphabet shares at $310 each over the next 38 days. Those trades are almost 15X the open interest of 565 contracts. Each contract covers 100 shares.  The block trades could signal the seller/sellers' optimism that Alphabet will continue to trade above that strike price, allowing the put opti

Netflix Sees $10 Million Block Trade in Put Options as Stock Slump Worsens $Netflix(NFLX)$   saw a $10.4 million block trade in put options that can shield its holder from a continued share slump.  An active buyer purchased put options that give their holder the right to sell 1.39 million Netflix shares at $102 each over the next 11 days. That block trade is almost 68X the open interest.  Put options have gained some appeal as the stock declined by about 30% from its all-time high reached at the end of June. Shares have tumbled amid worries that the streaming giant’s debt could pile up should it succeed in buying $Warner Bros. Discovery(WBD)$ 

Options Market Statistics: Tesla Falls 3.3% on Cybertruck Supplier Contract Slash $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$   led options volume with a bearish put/call ratio of 0.77 and a low IV rank of 10.67%, indicating protective sentiment as volume hit 1.76 million contracts against 6.94 million in open interest. Shares dropped 3.3% amid reports that Korean supplier L&F saw its 3.83 trillion won high-nickel cathode contract for Tesla drastically reduced to just 9.73 million won—nearly a 99% cut—linked to delays in the Cybertruck program and shifts in production plans.   $NVIDIA(NVDA)$   ranked second with a neutral put/call ra

Tech Industry Events Overview for 2026: From NVIDIA GTC to AMD Launches Annual tech industry events have become crucial windows for observing industry trends and predicting future developments. Let's see the overview of important tech industry conferences for 2026. From $NVIDIA(NVDA)$  's GTC conference to $Apple(AAPL)$  's WWDC, from Google Cloud to $Amazon.com(AMZN)$   AWS, we will analyze the key points of these events and discuss their potential impact on the industry landscape. NVIDIA GTC Conference | March 16–19 For investors, the core of $NVIDIA

Tesla, Micron Send Short Sellers Packing Amid Record-Breaking Rally Tesla and $Micron Technology(MU)$   saw short sellers retreat on Wednesday, dissuaded by their record-breaking rally.  Trading in borrowed $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$   stocks that were sold short declined for a third straight session to 2.39 million shares during the previous trading session when markets closed early for the Christmas Eve. That represented about 5.8% of the total number of shares that changed hands on that thin volume day.  While Tesla was down slightly at $482.65 in the first half hour of trading Friday, that's still near its all-time hig

2025 Full Year Recap| Which Dividend Monsters Anchored Your Portfolio This Year? This year has been a testament to the resilience of the Singapore market, where the $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$   has functioned as a haven of stability amid global macroeconomic shifts. For income-focused investors, the "Dividend Monster" stocks have been the primary architects of portfolio outperformance. In 2025, these ten stocks below have not only delivered strong year-to-date performancesbut also offer dividend yields well above the market average, making them pillars of stability and reward for income-focused portfolios. Sectoral Deep-Dive: Beyond the Numbers The Banking Trio: The Bedrock of Total Return The banking

Options Market Statistics: Nvidia Rose 1.02% on Its Deal with AI Inference Chip Company Groq $NVIDIA(NVDA)$   ranked top with a put/call ratio of 0.46 and a low IV rank of 6.05%, indicating tempered volatility bets as volume reached 3.26 million contracts versus 17.75 million in open interest. Shares rose 1.02% on the back of a new deal with AI inference chip company Groq, with Wall Street analysts expressing broad optimism. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$   ranked second in options activity with a neutral put/call ratio of 0.68 and a high IV rank of 7.27%, indicating subdued volatility bets as volume hit 3.13 million contracts against

The screenshot that I get really suits me. Clear thinking and steady progress is my goal for 2026! [Happy]

The gift  I'm giving is $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ My profit: Held for 2 months, roughly +5% Why lm giving it: I strongly believe in $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ because it is a good and potential growth company.

Nvidia and Groq: A Shortcut to SRAM Powered Inference The Christmas Eve Pivot On Dec. 24, the market was primed for a blockbuster: CNBC reported $NVIDIA(NVDA)$   was closing in on a $20B all-cash buyout of AI chip unicorn Groq. Hours later, the narrative flipped. The acquisition vanished, replaced by a surgical "licensing + hiring" deal. The Reality: Nvidia isn't buying Groq. Instead, they are absorbing Groq's founder Jonathan Ross, President Sunny Madra, and key technical staff. Groq remains an independent entity under new CEO Simon Edwards. The Strategy: The "Car Engine" ManeuverMake no mistake—the shape of this deal is the point.Licensing IP and poaching leadership is the corporate equivalent of taking t

Options Market Statistics: Nike Rises 4.6% on Tim Cook's $2.9M Stock Purchase $Nike(NKE)$   entered the actives as a new addition with a bearish put/call ratio of 0.97 and an IV rank of 11.89%, reflecting protective sentiment as volume hit 0.49 million contracts against 1.66 million in open interest. Shares climbed 4.6% after disclosures revealed Apple CEO and Nike board member Tim Cook acquired $2.9 million worth of company stock, signaling confidence in the athletic brand's turnaround efforts.   $NVIDIA(NVDA)$   ranked second with a neutral put/call ratio of 0.59 and a low IV rank of 1.06%, indicating subdued vola

Goldman Sachs' Christmas Present: The 2026 Playbook As the year winds down and investors look ahead, Goldman Sachs’ 2026 outlook arrives like a thoughtful Christmas gift — not flashy, but genuinely useful. The cycle is still alive, growth is holding up, and opportunities are opening up in new places, even as markets sit near record highs. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$   is trading close to all-time highs, the $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ continues to reflect confidence in long-term innovation, and $iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM.US)$ are showing early signs of renewed participation after years of lagging. Rather than signaling an ending, Goldman’s message is one of renewal and rotation. Returns are still there, bu

2025 Full Year Recap: Here Are the Top 10 IPO Gainers and How They Performed The U.S. IPO market demonstrated resilience in 2025, navigating volatility from tariffs and political gridlock to post a four-year high in issuance. Data from Renaissance Capital confirms a "strategic thaw": 202 offerings raised a combined $44.0 billion, marking a decisive, albeit selective, recovery. However, the "Class of '25" bears little resemblance to the speculative bubbles of the past, the market has shifted fundamentally away from "growth-at-all-costs" software plays. Instead, institutional capital has concentrated heavily on 'Industrial Logic': companies with physical infrastructure, proven cash flows, or strategic necessity. The top performers of the year—all boasting market caps above $4 billion—tell th