I feel that the present rally is driven by structural, long-term demand from central banks and private investors using gold as a hedge against systemic risks & not just short-term speculation. Most forecasts for end-2026 cluster around $5,000 to $5,400 per ounce, with some aggressive scenarios pointing toward $6,000 or even $7,000 if global tensions escalate further. This indicates significant remaining upside from the current price . While tactical indicators show gold as "overbought" in the near term, institutional positioning, especifically ETF holdings, has room to expand compared to previous bull cycles. Finally, the main headwind would be a surprisingly hawkish Fed that reverses interest rate cut expectations, which could increase the opportunity cost of holding
UNH Q4 & FY Earnings Preview: Spotlight on MCR & 2026 Guidance — Can the Recovery Hold? While the S&P 500 marked its third consecutive year of gains in 2025, $UnitedHealth(UNH)$ —the heavyweight of the US healthcare sector—missed the rally. The company grappled with a perfect storm over the past year: the unexpected departure of its CEO, a federal investigation into Medicare billing practices, and earnings eroded by underestimated medical cost inflation and rising patient utilization. These headwinds crushed demand for the stock, driving a 33% decline by year-end. UnitedHealth is set to release its Q4 and full-year 2025 results pre-market on Jan 27. Consensus Estimates: ~Q4 Revenue: $113.73 billion (
ISRG Q4 & FY Review: Shifting Gears at High Altitude — Platform Transition Meets Valuation Pressure $Intuitive Surgical(ISRG)$ released its Q4 2025 results after the bell on January 22nd (EST). Key Q4 Highlights ~Revenue Beat: Q4 2025 revenue hit $2.87 billion (+19% YoY), beating analyst expectations of $2.77 billion. Full-year revenue surpassed the $10 billion milestone. ~Earnings Beat: Q4 GAAP EPS came in at $2.21, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.98. ~Procedure Growth: Global procedure volume grew approximately 18% vs. Q4 2024. ~Installations: 532 da Vinci systems were placed in the quarter (vs. 493 in Q4 2024). ~Installed Base: As of Dec 31, 2025, the da Vinci installed base grew to 11,106 u
The Bank of Japan is offloading its balance sheet: The BoJ's government bond holdings (JGBs) fell to ~48% of the total, the lowest in 8 years. This percentage has declined -7 points since the 2022 peak. The BoJ has reduced its monthly JGB purchases from 5.7 trillion Yen in mid-2024 to 2.9 trillion Yen currently under its quantitative tightening (QT) program. Furthermore, purchases are expected to decline further to 2.1 trillion Yen per month in early 2027. Meanwhile, foreign holdings of JGBs fell to ~12% of the total, near the lowest since 2019. This means both the BoJ and foreign investors are reducing their JGB exposure simultaneously. Japan’s bond market remains under serious pressure.
🚨🚨🚨Today, Friday, January 23, 2026, markets are navigating a landscape defined by consolidation in crypto and significant volatility in traditional equities, particularly in Asia. 1. Crypto Market: Consolidation & "Extreme Fear" The crypto market is currently experiencing a period of low liquidity and range-bound movement, with sentiment skewed toward caution. * Bitcoin (BTC): Trading near $89,800, struggling to regain its hold on the $90,000 level. It remains in a consolidation phase as investors look for a new catalyst. * Ethereum (ETH): Trading around $2,450 - $2,500, showing slight weakness with a nearly 1.5% dip in the last 24 hours. * Market Sentiment: The Fear & Greed Index has plunged to 24 (Extreme Fear). This is largely driven by recent net outflows from
This looks like a classic TACO-style relief rally, but it is not “risk-off is over”. The key is: Trump headlines can remove fear fast, but they can also reprice risk even faster the next day. So volatility stays structurally elevated. Relief rally or more risk? Near-term: relief rally is real (positioning + short-covering + “worst case avoided”). But forward risk remains high because the market is now trading a headline-driven policy put that can disappear anytime. So it is relief rally with a constant tail-risk overhang. --- Best trade to capture Trump volatility (cleanest expression) Long volatility via options (straddle/strangle) on SPY or QQQ This captures: sudden “tariff / geopolitics” shock-down moves sudden “walkback / clarification” rip-up moves Why it fits: you are not betting dir
How Erie Indemnity quietly collects its cut while others wrestle the wreckage A Strange Beast in a Familiar Zoo Most insurance stocks behave exactly as you would expect. They obsess over weather maps, argue with regulators about rate filings, and spend earnings calls explaining why ‘this year was unusual’. Erie Indemnity does none of that, largely because it does not actually insure anyone. Erie sells tickets while others wrestle the storm That makes it a strange creature indeed. $Erie Indemnity(ERIE)$ lives inside the insurance ecosystem but outside its danger zone. It does not price risk, reserve for losses, or pay claims. Instead, it runs the machinery—distribution, systems, administration—for Erie Insurance Exchange and collects a management f
Whether you should open more 0DTE positions depends on your risk appieitey. Here’s the breakdown to help you decide. 1. The 0DTE Opportunity The primary reason to trade 0DTE on Mondays and Wednesdays is to capture hyper-accelerated time decay (Theta). Income Frequency: Instead of waiting a month for an option to expire, you can collect premiums 252 days a year. Limited Overnight Risk: Since you enter and exit on the same day, you aren't vulnerable to "gap downs" or "gap ups" caused by news that breaks while the market is closed. Low Capital Requirement: 0DTE options are much cheaper than longer-dated ones, providing massive leverage. The Middle Ground: Many traders in 2026 are using 0DTE-based ETFs (like $QDTE or $XDTE). These funds do the 0DTE selling for you, providing
Silver (XAGUSD) continues to demonstrate a powerful impulsive rally, advancing steadily toward new all-time highs. The short-term cycle that began from the January 15, 2026 low is unfolding as a clear impulse five-wave rally. From that date, wave (i) concluded at $93.03, followed by a corrective pullback in wave (ii) that ended at $86.83. Momentum then carried the market higher, with wave (iii) reaching $94.12 before another modest retracement in wave (iv) down to $92.56. The final leg higher, wave (v), extended to $95.86, thereby completing wave ((i)) of a higher degree structure. After this initial advance, silver entered a corrective phase in wave ((ii)), forming a zigzag pattern. From the peak of wave ((i)), wave (a) declined to $93.09, while wave (b) rallied back to $95.56. The market
Raytheon Technologies (RTX): The Breakout Toward $222
Raytheon Technologies Corp (NYSE: RTX) leads the aerospace and defense sector. Recent geopolitical events have fueled strong outperformance and momentum for the stock. Today, we analyze the Elliott Wave pattern driving its strategic breakout. Our examination provides a clear technical roadmap for its ascent. This convergence of sector strength and wave structure creates a compelling technical setup. Elliott Wave Analysis From its 2020 low, RTX created a three-wave advance to new highs. Wave I ended at $106, followed by Wave II at $68. Currently, Wave III remains in progress. This weekly cycle also shows three waves into new highs. Therefore, the stock has an incomplete bullish sequence. It aims to complete five-wave advances from both 2020 and 2023. The projected path shows an extension to
Even a toilet maker has become an AI “computing power” stock.
Japan’s TOTO, best known for its high-end bidet toilets, has seen its share price post its biggest jump in five years amid the AI boom. But what the market is really betting on isn’t bathroom fixtures — it’s TOTO’s long-running, low-profile semiconductor materials business. As AI data centers expand rapidly and memory chips remain in short supply, TOTO’s electrostatic chucks (ESCs) have become an essential component in chip manufacturing. They are used to secure silicon wafers while helping to control temperature stability and contamination during critical processes. With NAND and other memory products entering a new wave of capacity expansion, this business segment is expected to deliver meaningful profit growth — prompting investors to reassess a company that doesn’t look like a tech nam
$Ambow Education Holding(AMBO)$ AMBO Jumps +12.36%: Buyers Eye Breakout Towards $3.57 Resistance Latest Close Data: Closed at $3.00 (Jan 22, 2026), surging +12.36% from the previous close. The stock remains ~55.6% below its 52-week high of $6.75. Core Market Drivers: Strong daily capital inflow of ~$25.1K with notable small and medium order buying pressure. Recent short interest ratio has moderated from recent highs, potentially easing selling pressure. Low valuation metrics may be attracting value-oriented investors. Technical Analysis: Volume ratio of 1.98 indicates above-average activity supporting the move. RSI(6) at 64.69 is approaching overbought territory, signaling strong short-term momentum. MACD histogram is positive at 0.086, with DIF c
$Reto Eco-solutions Inc.(RETO)$ RETO Surged +15.13%: Technical Rebound in a Deeply Oversold Zone, Eyeing $1.39 Latest Close Data Closed at $1.37 on 2026-01-23, up +15.13% for the day. The stock remains -97.8% below its 52-week high of $61.50. Core Market Drivers The strong daily gain appears to be a technical rebound from oversold conditions, with no immediate company-specific news reported. The low float and micro-cap status ($3.92M market cap) make the stock highly susceptible to volatility driven by retail sentiment and capital flows. Technical Analysis Volume was 116.2K shares, with a low Volume Ratio of 0.46, suggesting lack of broad institutional participation. The RSI(6) jumped from 18.97 to 41.43, indicating a sharp move out of the oversol
$3M(MMM)$ MMM Jumps +3.05%: Rebound Momentum Builds, Eyes on $167.95 Resistance Latest Close Data Closed at $160.63 (pre-market), up +3.05% (+$4.75) on 01/22. Price is ~8.1% below its 52-week high of $174.69. Core Market Drivers Positive capital flow data over the last two trading sessions suggests institutional buying interest may be returning. The stock continues to trade with a focus on its ongoing restructuring and legal settlement news flow. Technical Analysis Volume of 5.56M shares was below average (VR 0.86), indicating the rally lacked heavy conviction. However, the 6-day RSI surged from 23.08 to 42.17, showing a strong bounce from oversold conditions. The MACD remains negative but its histogram improved, hinting at slowing bearish momentum
$Salesforce.com(CRM)$ CRM Rallied +2.94%: Tech Giant Bounces from 52-Week Low, Defending $220 Support Latest Close Data Closed at $228.09 on Jan 22, 2026, up +2.94% (+$6.51). The stock remains significantly below its 52-week high of $367.09 (-37.9%). Core Market Drivers The rebound appears to be a technical bounce from oversold conditions near its 52-week low. Despite the daily gain, persistent net capital outflows over the past week highlight ongoing selling pressure in the broader market environment. Technical Analysis Volume was 9.48M shares (VR 0.77), indicating muted participation in the bounce. Key momentum indicators are deeply oversold but showing early signs of a potential turn: RSI(6) at 32.19 is rising from extreme oversold levels (below
$Procter & Gamble(PG)$ PG Rallies +2.65%: Blue-Chip Defensive Play Breaks Above $149, Eyes $152 Resistance Latest Close Data Closed at $149.93 (ET 2026-01-22), up +2.65% (+$3.87). The stock is now $30.06 (16.7%) below its 52-week high of $179.99. Core Market Drivers A strong daily net capital inflow of $510 million highlights renewed institutional interest. The stock is trading on elevated volume (Volume Ratio: 1.48), signaling conviction behind the move, likely driven by its defensive characteristics and stable 2.75% dividend yield amid uncertain macro conditions. Technical Analysis The daily MACD (DIF: 0.673, DEA: -0.181, MACD: 1.709) has formed a bullish crossover above the signal line, confirming accelerating upward momentum. The 6-day RSI a
$Zk International Group Co. Ltd.(ZKIN)$ ZKIN Surges +12.35%: Testing Key Resistance at $1.91 on Low Volume Latest Close Data ZKIN closed at $1.91 on 2026-01-23, surging +12.35%. The stock remains -67.9% below its 52-week high of $5.95. Core Market Drivers As a Chinese manufacturer of metal pipe fittings, the company faces persistent challenges from a sluggish domestic property market. Despite a significant intraday move, trading remains exceptionally thin, indicating a lack of broad institutional participation. Technical Analysis Volume was light at 29.3k shares (Volume Ratio: 0.74), failing to confirm the breakout strength. The MACD shows a bullish crossover (latest MACD: 0.098), but both DIF and DEA remain negative. The RSI(6) at 62.8 is approac
$CNFinance Holdings Ltd.(CNF)$ CNF Surged +14.74%: Low-Float Rebound Ignites, $20 Target in Sight Latest Close Data CNF closed at $5.06 on Jan 22, surging +14.74%. This marks a significant move, though it remains -63.6% below its 52-week high of $13.90. Core Market Drivers The stock's low float (4.55M shares) and micro-cap status ($34.7M market cap) amplify volatility. Recent price action may be driven by technical factors and speculative positioning, as no major corporate news was reported. Technical Analysis Volume surged to 16k shares with a high Volume Ratio of 2.83, confirming strong buying interest. The 6-day RSI jumped to 54.6, exiting oversold territory and signaling bullish momentum. The MACD histogram improved to -0.226, showing diminishi
$Planet Green holdings Corp(PLAG)$ PLAG Surged +16.21%: Breakout Momentum Tests $3, Volume Confirms Bullish Push Latest Close Data Closed at $2.94 on 2026-01-22, up 16.21% (+$0.41). The price is now just 10.4% below its 52-week high of $3.28. Core Market Drivers The stock's strong performance is primarily driven by significant positive capital inflow ($67.8K net inflow vs. $31.1K outflow), with small and medium-sized orders leading the buying. High short volume ratios in recent days (e.g., 35.71% on Jan 21) may have contributed to a short squeeze, amplifying the upward move. Technical Analysis Volume surged to 155.4K shares (Volume Ratio: 1.86), confirming the breakout strength. The RSI(6) at 76.29 indicates strong short-term momentum, approaching
$LendingClub(LC)$ LC Jumps +4.96%: Volume-Driven Surge Nears 52-Week High, Bulls Eye $23.7 Latest Close Data: LC closed at $21.58 on Jan 22, up +4.96% (+$1.02), just $0.09 below its 52-week high of $21.67. Volume was robust at 2.41M shares. Core Market Drivers: Positive sentiment in the fintech sector and strong net capital inflows of over $3 million over the past five sessions are providing tailwinds. The company's forward P/E of 12.43 sits significantly below its historical average, attracting value-oriented investors. Technical Analysis: The surge was supported by high volume (Volume Ratio: 1.58). MACD turned positive (0.116), signaling renewed bullish momentum. RSI(6) at 71.9 is approaching overbought territory, suggesting near-term consolidatio