$SQQQ 20250718 30.0 CALL$ I closed $SQQQ 20250718 30.0 CALL$ ,>91% profits. With only $0.03 worth of protection. Not worth the hedge. Take off the hedge and monitor how it goes >91% profits. With only $0.03 worth of protection. Not worth the hedge. Take off the hedge and monitor how it goes
$Xiaomi Corp.(XIACY)$ Buying the dip from the last rally. Bullish in the short term but will be monitoring prices closely given the current market conditions.
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$TENCENT(00700)$ the tech giant, is back on the rise! The current stock price stands at HKD 503.50, up steadily by about 1% from the cost price of HKD 498.472, yielding a profit of HKD 1,005.63. With the regular issuance of game licenses and accelerated commercialization of Video Accounts, the company’s core businesses are warming up. Coupled with innovative initiatives like AI large models, Tencent’s long-term growth momentum remains strong and promising.
$CHINA LIT(00772)$ , a leading brand in men's apparel, is showing steady upward momentum! The current stock price is HKD 29.650, up 1.3% from the cost price of HKD 29.265, resulting in a gain of HKD 1,538.78. The company has made remarkable progress through product rejuvenation and channel optimization. With e-commerce sales during the 618 shopping festival soaring over 30% year-on-year, the traditional peak season in the second half of the year looks promising.
$HUTCHMED(00013)$ a leader in innovative pharmaceuticals, continues to break new ground! The current stock price is HKD 24.75, up 1.7% from the cost price of HKD 24.338, resulting in a paper gain of HKD 3,708.52! The company’s oncology pipeline reports frequent positive clinical results, overseas licensing and collaborations steadily advance, and its internationalization strategy for innovative drugs has entered a fruitful stage, fully unlocking long-term growth potential!
$ProShares UltraPro Short Russell 2000(SRTY)$ strategy paid off handsomely! The current price has climbed to $16.24 from my entry at $15.78, marking a 2.9% gain and $320.70 in profit. With small-cap stocks still under pressure amid ongoing recession fears, this 3x inverse ETF served as a perfect hedge. The Fed’s recent hawkish tone further reinforces the value of this position. I’m holding on for now, waiting to see if the upcoming nonfarm payroll data will confirm the market’s recession narrative.
$Constellation Energy Corp(CEG)$ showed steady gains. The current price of $319.00 reflects a 2.3% increase from my cost basis of $311.76, generating $325.97 in profits. As America's largest carbon-free energy provider, the company benefits from pro-nuclear policies and rising power price expectations, with long-term PPAs ensuring stable cash flows.
$Sirius XM(SIRI)$ defied the market with a 1.5% gain to $23.62, earning $430.82 over the $23.27 cost. Strong in-car subscriber loyalty, growing ties with Tesla, and exclusive sports rights strengthen its moat. A 3.2% dividend yield adds to its investment appeal.
$IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ is absolutely crushing it this round! The stock has surged to $45.24 from my entry at $43.61 — that’s a 3.7% gain and $577.99 in unrealized profit. I’m grinning like a quantum physicist right now! As the global race for quantum supremacy heats up, IONQ’s ion trap technology has earned Google’s backing, giving it serious technical clout. Honestly, it’s hard to say where the ceiling is for this company — the sky might not be the limit!
$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ , the undisputed king of big data, has soared to a new high again! The current share price stands at $138.80, up 2.6% from the $135.28 entry point, locking in a solid $703.02 in gains. As a leading AI-driven data analytics powerhouse, Palantir is seeing sustained growth in government contracts and stronger-than-expected momentum from commercial clients. Its AIP platform is sparking a new wave of enterprise AI adoption. With earnings season ahead, confidence remains high — holding firm for what’s next!
$JinkoSolar(JKS)$ is leading the charge in the solar sector today! The stock has steadily climbed to $23.83 from our entry at $23.21, delivering a solid 2.7% gain and a profit of $803.45. Confidence is high — holding firm and adding more in anticipation of the next major rally!
$Oklo Inc.(OKLO)$ lit up the market today—what a shining star in the nuclear sector! The stock surged to $56.80 from a cost basis of $52.53, posting a strong 7.7% gain and raking in a cool $805.02 profit! As a front-runner in next-generation nuclear technology, Oklo’s focus on small modular reactors (SMRs) has earned strong support from the U.S. Department of Energy. With policy tailwinds and technological breakthroughs fueling momentum, the stock broke out of its range and soared to a new high. Absolutely electrifying!