Chime's IPO: A New Benchmark for Digital Banks Under the Balance of High Growth and Profitability The US IPO market is currently ablaze with activity. $Circle Internet Corp.(CRCL)$ , the "first stablecoin IPO," surged nearly 170% on its debut and continued climbing in subsequent trading. AI firm $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ saw a staggering 250% post-IPO rally, bouncing back from a slow initial launch. These standout performances have not only ignited investor enthusiasm but also underscored the US IPO market's potential, boosting appetite for high-risk emerging enterprises. Against this backdrop, $Chime Financial, Inc.(CHYM)$ Finan
$Bank of America(BAC)$ Why I Sold Some BAC Shares 🏦📉With the upcoming FOMC meeting just around the corner, I decided to trim my position in Bank of America (BAC). While I still believe in the long-term fundamentals of the company, short-term volatility is something I want to manage carefully — especially when macroeconomic risks are involved.A friend of mine pointed out that if the economic data leading up to the meeting is weaker than expected, the market might react bearishly. That made sense to me. Financial stocks like BAC are particularly sensitive to interest rate sentiment and credit outlook, both of which can swing depending on what the Fed signals next.In short, I took a cautious approach — locking in some gains or minimizing downside
Option Witch | Undervalued Chip Stocks Are Flying Past Nvidia! Bullish Option Plays to Consider
Investors are rotating into relatively undervalued chip design and manufacturing companies this week. $Intel(INTC)$ soared 10%, $ON Semiconductor(ON)$ rose 7.3% while $STMicro(STM)$, $Microchip(MCHP)$ gained more than 6% as of Tuesday this week, strongly outperformed $Nvidia(NVDA)$’s 1.58% weekly gain.NVDA trades at a forward P/E of 33.45, significantly higher than peers like QCOM (13.52), MU (16.32). NVDA's P/S ratio of 23.65 far exceeds QCOM (4.15), MU (4.07), and AMD (7.20), suggesting profit-taking in high-growth stocks amid concerns about stretched valuations.Investors are clo
Subject Line: 🧠 Timeless Lessons from the Market: Patience, Valuation & Long-Term Growth ⸻ Dear Readers, In today’s market full of noise, narratives, and non-stop news flashes, it’s easy to lose sight of long-term fundamentals. But time-tested principles always find a way back to relevance. Here are a few reflections from the recent market behavior that may help sharpen your investing mindset: ⸻ 📉 1. Price ≠ Value (Especially in the Short Term) Security prices don’t always reflect a company’s intrinsic value. In the short run, stocks can be unfairly punished due to macro uncertainty, sector rotation, or even just headlines. It’s not always about fundamentals—sometimes it’s just where the money is flowing. 🔑 Your only real edge as a retail investor? A long-term perspective. ⸻ 🐍 2. Bewar
🎉12 $10B+ US Stocks Hit New Highs: V, IBM, RTX Lead & Uptrend Drivers
As of Tuesday’s market close, $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ down 0.03%, $S&P 500(.SPX)$ increased 0.09%, and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ gained 0.31% showed mixed performance. Data from TradingView shows that 12 companies with a market cap of over $10 billion have reached new highs.Progress in China-U.S. Trade TalksPositive Signals from London Talks: The first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism entered its second day. U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick described the discussions as “productive,” raising market expectations that trade tensions may ease. Key Topics: Tariff adjustments, technology export controls, and rare earth trade regulations (China’s
Intel’s Stock Surge: Navigating the Rally and Future Prospects
$Intel(INTC)$ Introduction Intel’s stock has recently captured investor attention with a 16% surge, driven by speculation about potential breakup deals with Broadcom and TSMC. This rally comes amidst a broader semiconductor industry boom, with 2025 sales projected to hit $697 billion. Despite this momentum, Intel’s stock has been volatile, trading within a $18–$26 range since August 2023, and its Q1 2025 earnings, while beating expectations, were overshadowed by disappointing Q2 guidance. This report explores whether Intel can sustain a breakout above $26, the viability of its long-term strategic shift, and whether investors should hold or sell during this rally. Recent Performance and Breakout Potential Intel’s stock surged 16% on a single day, l
Is Palantir the Ultimate AI-Defence Bet? Trade It Smart
$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ is making waves as a leader in the defence and AI sectors, capitalizing on the growing demand for data analytics and intelligence solutions. Despite recent SEC filings revealing insider sales, such as board member Eric H. Woersching’s $2.2 million stock disposal, the market remains unfazed. Palantir’s stock is rebounding and nearing new highs, driven by its unique positioning in the defence + AI narrative. But is Palantir the perfect investment choice, or are valuation concerns a red flag? In this article, I’ll explore Palantir’s market position, assess its investment potential, and share three options trading strategies from bullish, bearish, and neutral perspectives. Palantir’s Market Position Palantir’s streng
$Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares(SOXL)$ What's the next price point to look at? With the recent semiconductor rallying, prices are surging for such stocks. Personally, I'm more of a technical analysis trader, hence looking at the lower-high formed, waiting for price to break past $21. When it does, next price to look at will be the previous supply zone at $26, $31 and finally $36. If all fails, price might dip to retest the price range of $17.60-$18.60 before it decides which direction to go. Let's hope for the best! 😎
$NFLX 20250620 1210.0 CALL$ Sharing to earn coins. Netflix was peaking at $1260 and was in the money last week, risking the sold call being exercised as my chosen strike was $1200. In the past few days, NFLX had come down a bit probably for the 3rd day in a row to form a bearish momentum and now trades at $1204. Hope got the stock to continue go below $1200 by end of next week 20th June then I would be able to collect these premiums in full.
$MSFT 20251017 520.0 CALL$ 🚀 Bullish Outlook on Microsoft (MSFT): Innovation, AI, and Gaming Powering the Next Leg of Growth Microsoft is positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation, next-gen gaming, and enterprise productivity—making it one of the most exciting tech giants to watch in the coming months. Here’s why the stock is poised to climb 30–35% in the next 9 months — and why now is the right time to buy and hold. ⸻ 🔮 Future-Focused AI Vision • Microsoft Copilot, embedded across Windows 11, Office 365, and Azure, is redefining productivity with AI-powered summarization, automation, and assistance. • Investments in OpenAI (the creators of ChatGPT) give Microsoft a key stake in cutting-edge AI language and i
$Intuitive Surgical(ISRG)$ $Intuitive Surgical(ISRG)$ Deutsche Bank issued a rare Sell rating on the stock ISRG [Helpless] [Helpless] [Helpless] should I be concerned [Thinking] or Buy the Dip [Thinking] [Thinking] [Thinking] . Refer to the Share chart 📉📈 ISRG is currently trending near my previous TP line of 524++. I am so inclined to Scoop 🎣 again tonight ....But on 2nd thought, I would wait patiently [Onlooker] [Onlooker] [Onlooker] . Watching RSI today is less than 38++, hence very close to OS area. I will give it a few mor
Internal Turmoil vs. External Optimism: When Will U.S. Stocks Choose a Direction?
Since Donald Trump took office, the markets and news cycles over weekends have become increasingly active. As a result, many traders who traditionally operated on a “five-days-on, two-days-off” basis are now paying attention to the markets around the clock. This past weekend was no exception, with two hot topics emerging: the civil unrest in Los Angeles and the first meeting of the U.S.-China economic and trade consultation mechanism. These represent a clash of potential bearish and bullish factors. After several weeks of consolidation, many assets may finally see a clear direction this week, helped by these breaking developments.Judging from Monday’s opening, the market is currently taking a relatively calm approach toward these two news events, as there has been no significant gap in pri
This week, U.S. fintech company Chime Financial is set to log on to the Nasdaq, and further kicking off the resurgence of tech company IPOs.The company will go public on Nasdaq on June 12, with an offering price range of $24-$26. It plans to issue 32 million shares and raise a maximum of $832 million, with a valuation of about $10.5 billion after full dilution, but still a distance away relative to the valuation of $25 billion in 2021 when Sequoia and others entered the market.The IPO was underwritten by Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and others, with returns of 67x for early investors such as Crosslink Capital.Company Description. $Chime Financial, Inc.(CHYM)$ is a financial technology company founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Ca