September showed me how differently the market can move. Technology and AI stayed strong, while the Dow, small caps and many traditional sectors came under pressure. For me, the key takeaway is weaker market breadth, so I am staying selective rather than chasing strength. Heading into October, I will watch AI and semiconductor earnings, especially $Micron Technology(MU)$ and $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ . At the same time, Treasury yields, oil prices, inflation and Fed policy remain important risks. The key question is whether strong AI-driven earnings can offset a higher cost of capital. For my portfolio, I am staying focused on my longer-term AI and semiconductor positions while remaining
$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ Meta Gains 3.24% as “Whoever Wins AI, Wins” — Hype or a New Revenue Signal? Meta rose 3.24% to $738.79 on September 29, extending a powerful September rebound. But the more interesting story may not be the stock move itself. Meta has now started turning its AI investment into something much more ambitious: a potential enterprise software business. The question is whether this becomes a genuine second growth engine — or simply another reason for investors to pay a higher multiple before the revenue arrives. From advertising company to AI platform Meta’s core business remains advertising. In Q2 2026, revenue reached $60.8 billion, up 28% year over year, while ad impressions increased 14% and average price per ad r
Disclaimer: Nothing I say or post should be considered financial advice. Please do your own due diligence before making any investment decisions. New trades: $Intuit(INTU)$ 16 October 287.5/290 Buy Call spread @ $1.15db. $Workday(WDAY)$ 23 October 190/192.5 Buy Call spread @ $1.25db. $Deere(DE)$ 16 October 657.5/655 Buy Put spread @ $1.12db. $AXT Inc(AXTI)$ 23 October 80/81 Buy Call spread @ $0.47db. TSLA 16 October 357.5/360 Buy Call spread @ $1.22db. ORCL 23 October 135/136 Buy Call spread @ $0.49db. Closed trades: $Robinhood(HOOD)$ 02 October 109/108 Buy Put spread for $0.17cr
$MARA DIAGONAL 261016/261030 CALL 14.0/CALL 13.0$ Rolling down and out. Getting $0.33 per contract. Taking the risk that it will be exercised. Short term bearish on this counter. But long term I dont see any issues. Alot depend on btc now to drive the price but I do see some possibilities of AI driven news.
$Broadcom(AVGO)$ $Broadcom(AVGO)$ 1️⃣Why am I making this trade now? AVGO has fallen from its $495 all-time high to around $345. (-30% from all time high). Waited for so long, very glad that I didn't fomo when it was all time high, and now finally drop so can own this high quality company. 2️⃣What's my plan from here? I not planning to sell so soon. Now is the accumulation phase. Hope it can drop more so I can use my monthly salary to own more share of Broadcom. As long as Broadcom still earning tons of money, drop to $0.01 also no issue.
The Orbital Compute Frontier: Analyzing Anthropic and SpaceX's Landmark Infrastructure Agreement
Anthropic's confidential IPO prospectus revealed a staggering capital commitment: a contract to pay SpaceX up to $84.5 billion through 2029 for access to Nvidia-based hardware infrastructure. In this article, we would like to share the in-depth evaluation of the $84.5 billion enterprise hardware pact, Starship acceleration vectors, and the emerging paradigm of Orbital AI Compute. 1. Strategic Context and the Anatomy of the Deal The convergence of generative artificial intelligence and commercial space infrastructure represents one of the most capital-intensive industrial realignments of the twenty-first century. As frontier model developers face acute power constraints, grid congestion, and land acquisition bottlenecks on Earth, space-based corporations possessing heavy-lift launch capabil
SGS 10-Year at 2.49% as US Yields Reach Their Highest in Over Two Decades Fri 2 Oct 2026 | Morning The Numbers Overnight in the US, the Dow closed at 50,926.56 (+0.04%), the S&P 500 at 7,666.45 (+0.19%) and the Nasdaq at 26,871.60 (+0.04%). TheStreet attributes the flat finish to Treasury yields rising to their highest in more than two decades, which offset early AI-led gains. BigGO News credits remarks from Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson, that the Fed could take time before its next move, for easing fears of an immediate hike. The VIX rose 6.73% to 17.44. Brent rose 4.45% to US$102.39 on Trading Economics' continuous series. USD/SGD is 1.2805. The STI closed Thursday at 5,667.67 (-0.14%), and SGX opens at 9am. At home, the 10-year SGS yield was 2.49% on 1 October, up 0.02 perce
Navigating Q4 2026: Portfolio Adjustments for a High-Rate Environment
The S&P 500 Q4 Outlook points to continued momentum as the index tracks toward its fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains, supported heavily by artificial intelligence infrastructure spending and strong corporate earnings. So we might want to ask ourselves will Q4 be different from how we handle our investment or trades from other quarters. In this article, I would like to share my view on what I think is driving the Q4 outlook, and what are the areas that investors should put more focus on? What is driving the Q4 2026 outlook? Earnings Momentum: Analysts estimate robust year-over-year earnings growth of roughly 26.8% for Q4 2026. AI Infrastructure: Heavy corporate capital expenditure on AI continues to fruit strong revenue and monetization signals. Seasonal Tailwinds: Historica
Bitcoin's recent reclamation of the $85,000 threshold has reignited institutional and retail enthusiasm across global crypto markets, sparking aggressive upward volatility in crypto-proxy equities. In this article, we would like to discuss how $Strategy(MSTR)$ managed to notch an impressive surges—including single-session jumps of 11.5% and a robust 4.84% gain most recently. 1. Macro and Micro Drivers Behind Bitcoin’s Rise to $85K Bitcoin’s ascent past $85,000 is not an isolated event; it represents the convergence of institutional ETF inflows, structural supply adjustments, and aggressive corporate treasury maneuvers. Understanding these catalysts is essential for evaluating whether current price levels represent a durable base or a temporary spe
One of the biggest winners this year has been $Roundhill Memory ETF(DRAM)$ . It didn't just walk into the market in a leisurely fashion. DRAM ETF sprinted at top speed to be the single fastest thematic ETF to reach USD 1 billion in just 10 days. It set the fastest asset gatherer of the year ballooning past USD 25 billion as institutional funds started pouring in. DRAM ETF has surged an incredible 123% year todate due to its top holdings $Micron Technology(MU)$ SK Hynix & Samsung Electronics reaching stratospheric heights due to AI memory boom. I have been fortunate to own a slice of DRAM as I recognise the physical reality of the AI bottleneck & positioned my capital accordingly
🚨 Higher for Longer? Why I'm NOT Waiting for a Market Crash (And Exactly How I'd Invest $10,000 Today)
The Four Most Dangerous Words in Investing: “I’ll Wait for a Better Entry” What if the biggest risk in a higher-interest-rate environment isn't the market? What if it's doing nothing? For the past few years, investors have been conditioned to expect rate cuts, liquidity injections, and easy money. Yet here we are, with central banks proving that inflation is harder to tame than many expected. The result? Interest rates may stay higher for much longer than the market hopes. Many investors see this as bad news. I see it differently. I believe a "Higher for Longer" environment creates one of the most interesting investing opportunities of the decade. While some sectors struggle, others could quietly become wealth-generating machines. The key is knowing where to look. Higher for Longer 💰 My $1
Higher Interest Rates Last Longer: I’m Not Hiding in Cash. I’m Changing What Earns the Right to Be Bought
For years, investors were conditioned to expect the same sequence: inflation cools, interest rates fall, liquidity improves, and growth stocks get another valuation boost. What if that sequence takes much longer than expected? With the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield around the 5.3% area recently, I think the more useful question is not, “When will rates finally fall?” It is: How do I make money if high rates simply become normal? My answer is not to abandon stocks. It is to raise the hurdle rate for every dollar I invest. The 5% Problem for Stocks When safe government debt offers around 5%, stocks face real competition for capital. That matters especially for companies whose valuations depend heavily on profits many years into the future. But I don't think all equities should be treated equal
Micron currently gives me the cleaner read on DRAM and HBM demand. SanDisk gives me exposure to NAND and data-storage demand, but after its enormous rerating and recent index-related catalyst, I think price discipline matters even more. So I don't want to chase either stock simply because the memory thesis remains bullish. I want the market to give me my price. My MU Pick Levels Around the recent $1,080 area, MU is no longer cheap enough for me to treat every small dip as an opportunity. $1,030-$1,060: First Pick I would consider starting or adding modestly here if the broader memory thesis remains intact. $970-$1,020: Preferred Pick This is the zone I would find considerably more attractive after the earnings run. $900-$950: Strong Pick If MU reaches this area because of macro pressure ra
Why oil could fall sharply if the war ends 1. War premium can disappear very quickly A significant portion of today’s price reflects geopolitical risk—particularly the possibility of disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. If there is a credible ceasefire/peace agreement, traders can rapidly remove that risk premium. 2. Actual crude exports are already recovering This is probably the strongest argument supporting your view. Middle Eastern crude exports through/around the Strait reportedly reached about 16.5 million barrels/day in September, close to pre-war levels, compared with only around 6 million b/d in March. Producers have increasingly used pipelines, alternative routes and ship-to-ship transfers. 3. The market may suddenly move from “shortage” to “oversupply” psychology During the w
Brent Hits $102 As US-Iran Tensions Boil Over, Again
Softer PCE numbers, jobs market stay strong heading to 4th quarter of the year. Commodities to recover?
Disclaimer: Nothing I say or post should be considered financial advice. Please do your own due diligence before making any investment decisions. So PCE and job numbers are more optimistic than market estimates, sending bullish shockwaves to majority of hyperscalers and sectors. However, this does not discount the elevated yields and various macro factors that are still in play. I anticipate a rotation in funds into defensive sectors such as $Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLC)$$Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLU)$$Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLV)$ from high valuations sectors $Technology Select Sec
$iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLH)$ 1️⃣ Why am I making this trade now? I bought TLH because if the US-Iran war is resolved in the future, inflation and geopolitical risk could ease, potentially bringing long-term Treasury yields down and benefitting TLH through higher bond prices. 2️⃣ What's my plan from here? I plan to invest in TLH for the long term.
$USO 20261009 160.0 CALL$ USO: take profit. Going to expire next Fri 9th Oct but try to manage risk actively and close without waiting till next week since >90% of premium already collected. the oil come down big today after remaining higher and longer than expected. That's a goodsign for my trades. Most of my shorts were opened when US and Iran alongside with the Houthis and Saudis alwere fighting again and spiking up oil trades. Now possible calmer for Fri, so time to close the net and enjoy the weekend.
$NVDA VERTICAL 261016 PUT 220.0/PUT 215.0$ NVDA: harvesting. These bull put spreads were setup about 2 weeks ago. And due to expiry only on 16th Oct. Preset profit target at 70% of max prelim and its achieved in half the time. So it's closed and time to move on and plant more trade ideas next week.
$Nike(NKE)$ 1️⃣ Why am I making this trade now? My investment strategy is to buy at a lower price and sell at a higher price to earn a return. I decided to buy NKE because I believed the stock had been oversold. Additionally, Nike is an established company with a long history and a strong global presence, which gave me greater confidence in holding the stock for the longer term. 2️⃣ What's my plan from here? My plan is to buy NKE low and sell high—because buying high and selling low sounds like a very expensive hobby. For now, I’ll hold onto my shares and wait for the price to go up. Hopefully, NKE will make my wallet as happy as my feet are in my Nike shoes.
🌟🌟🌟The financial world woke up to absolute chaos on Friday and the Singapore Exchange $SGX(S68.SI)$ took a brutal, jaw dropping 7.16% hit, violently dropping from its previous close down to SGD 20.99. For short term, emotionally driven traders, it felt like the sky was falling. But for sharp long term investors looking to build a massive FIRE passive income machine, Friday's sudden flash crash is nothing short of an absolute gift from the market gods! When a high moat, monopoly business drops over 7% in a single day, you don't panic. You lick your chops, pull up your Tiger Brokers $Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ App and prepare to buy the dip. Why SGX F