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$UnitedHealth(UNH)$ As we approach the midpoint of 2025, markets have been showing increasing strength. Year to date, we've seen a significant number of companies return to positive territory, with many climbing into double-digit gains. Investors are feeling more confident, and optimism is cautiously returning. But while the broader market is stabilizing—and even thriving in some areas—there’s one glaring outlier that stands in stark contrast. That outlier is UnitedHealth Group (UNH)—a company that has not only been one of the worst performers in its sector but may actually be the worst-performing stock in the entire S&P 500 this year. Stock Performance: UNH in Freefall UnitedHealth’s stock is down roughly 40% year to date, an astonishing drop

$Chime Financial, Inc.(CHYM)$ Chime’s Nasdaq debut was a fireworks show—pricing at $27, above the anticipated $24-$26 range, then blasting off to a $43 open and a $44.94 peak. But the sparks faded fast, with the stock settling at $37.11, still a tidy 37% gain from its IPO price. That rollercoaster left investors with a big question: do you hold tight for the long game or sell now and pocket the profits? And what’s a realistic target price for this fintech contender? Let’s dive into the numbers, the risks, and the potential to figure out your next move. The Debut Breakdown: What Happened? Chime raised $864 million in its IPO, landing a $12.3 billion valuation at $37.11 per share. That’s a steep fall from its 2021 private valuation of $25 billion, b

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ Israel’s airstrikes on Iran have rocked the financial world, sending the SPY (S&P 500 ETF) tumbling 1.5% in overnight trading. With the S&P 500 teetering near the pivotal 6000 mark, investors are on edge—could this be the spark that ignites a long-overdue market pullback? Are you ready to short, sell, or dive into leveraged short ETFs? Let’s unpack the chaos, weigh the risks, and map out your next move. A Geopolitical Gut Punch: How Bad Could It Get? The airstrikes have injected fresh uncertainty into an already jittery market. Geopolitical flare-ups like this often trigger knee-jerk sell-offs, and this one’s no exception—crude oil’s already spiked 6% to $75 a barrel, and the VIX “fear gauge” has shot up 18% to 21.08. I

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The stock market is a wild ride, and two tech behemoths are painting starkly different pictures. Microsoft ( $Microsoft(MSFT)$ ) is riding a wave of glory, smashing through all-time highs after a Q1 earnings beat that sparked a 7.6% single-day surge—and it hasn’t looked back since. Meanwhile, Apple ( $Apple(AAPL)$ ) is stuck in a rut, languishing around $200, down 20% year-to-date (YTD), with its latest WWDC dropping a bombshell: the Siri AI upgrade is delayed until Spring 2026. Has Microsoft snatched the crown from Apple as the stock market’s reigning champ? More importantly, which one’s the smarter buy today? Let’s dig into the data, trends, and potential to find out. Microsoft’s Unstoppable Climb Micro

Greg Boland is the chief strategy officer for Tiger Brokers New Zealand.People out and about enjoying the first day on Fieldays yesterday, during good times in the sector.CHRISTEL YARDLEY / WAIKATO TIMESANALYSIS: Fieldays this week is putting the agri sector at the forefront of conversation – dairy is booming, red meat exports are up, and farmers will benefit from the Investment Boost recently announced in the Budget. With this success in mind, let’s look at the performance of some of the major agricultural stocks in the US this year to date. Of those with a market capitalisation above US$500 million, the world’s largest agricultural equipment maker, $Deere(DE)$ , is up 22% in the year to date (YTD). $Titan(TWI)

Market OverviewWall Street ended sharply lower on Friday(Jun 13) after Iran launched missiles at Israel in response to intensive Israeli strikes aimed at crippling Tehran's ability to build nuclear weapons.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 63,805,285 contracts was traded, up 47% from the previous trading day.Top 10 Option VolumesTop 10: $TSLA(TSLA)$, $NVDA(NVDA)$, $AAPL(AAPL)$, $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$, $ORCL(ORCL)$, $AMD(AMD)$, $Altria(MO)$,

The Middle East is heating up, and markets are feeling the burn. Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran have jolted crude oil prices skyward by 6%, while defense giants like RTX and Lockheed Martin (LMT) have shot up nearly 10%. With Iran vowing retaliation and the specter of a wider conflict looming over oil-rich neighbors, investors are on edge. Could this be the moment to load up on oil and defense stocks—or is it a trap waiting to spring? Let’s dive into the chaos and figure out where the smart money’s headed. Middle East Mayhem: What’s Driving the Surge? Israel’s precision strikes on Iranian targets have flipped the geopolitical script, sending shockwaves through energy and defense sectors. Iran, pumping 3.7 million barrels of oil daily, is a linchpin in global supply—and now it’s threate

The stock market is buzzing with energy, teetering on the edge of chaos and opportunity. From Middle East tensions spiking oil prices to tech giants flexing their AI muscle, there’s no shortage of action. Buckle up—here’s the latest scoop that’s got Wall Street on its toes, plus some picks to watch. Middle East Mayhem Shakes the Board Tensions between Israel and Iran are lighting a fire under the market. After Israel’s strikes, oil prices roared up 6% to $75 a barrel, dragging stock futures down with them—S&P 500 futures shed 1.5% overnight. Investors are spooked about supply disruptions, and it’s showing: Treasury yields ticked up, the dollar strengthened, and gold jumped over 1%. Energy stocks like ExxonMobil (XOM) are riding the wave, while airlines and consumer goods brace for high

$Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ Since May, the VIX has been lounging below 25, a picture of calm in the storm of markets. But today, it roared awake, surging 18% to 21.08 after Israel’s airstrike on Iran shook the geopolitical chessboard. Meanwhile, the Fear & Greed Index, comfortably in the “Greed” zone at 61 for over a month, suggests investors are still sipping optimism through a straw. So, what’s the play? Does this VIX spike signal a market pullback worth betting on with VIXY or UVXY? Let’s unpack the chaos and find out if volatility is your golden ticket. The VIX Wake-Up Call The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) tracks market expectations for S&P 500 swings over the next 30 days, distilled from options pricing. Today’s 18% leap to 21.08—the h