News and my thoughts from last week (14 Apr 25) Delinquent C&I loans rose by approximately 6.4% from the previous quarter and 19.8% year over year, reaching $31.04 billion – with a delinquency ratio of 1.31%. - DalyHodl Tim Cook explains why Apple manufactures products in China. The true reason is because of the skill, the quantity of skill in one location, and the type of skill it is. Not because of labor cost since China stopped being a low-labour-cost country many years ago. The Apple CEO elaborated on the advanced tooling and precision required to produce the products and highlighted China's vocational expertise in these areas. - X user by Shen Shiwei At the moment, Apple makes more than 80% of its products in China. Those products now receive a 145% tax when they’re imported into

Market Outlook of S&P500 - 14Apr25 Observations: The MACD indicator has yet to complete the bottom cross-over, which suggests a potential reversal. It is possible to range or go lower before the actual reversal. I prefer for MACD’s bottom crossover to be completed before acknowledging a reversal (as it forms a part of considerations). Moving Averages (MA). The MA50 line has started a downtrend, while the MA200 line is on an uptrend. This implies a downtrend in the mid-term and a bullish in the long term. We are seeing the setup of a Death Cross (when the MA50 line cuts the MA200 line from above). A death cross can be seen as a bearish indicator. Death Cross Definition: How and When It Happens Candle. The last candle is below the MA50 and MA200 lines, implying a bearish outloo

As President Donald J. Trump emerged victorious in the 2024 election and prepared to begin his second term, his team informed European officials that he expects their respective countries to spend at least 5% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on building military capabilities.  As of 2024, it was estimated that virtually every country – even the U.S. – fell short of this target.  However, it bears noting that the U.S.' spending is significantly higher than that of almost every one of its European allies combined. Additionally, given the significant deployment of U.S. military assets over in Europe to buttress its defense from threats, it is intuitively logical that Europe could ideally stand to be more invested in its own defense (and an idea supported by many a U.S. think ta

Have you ever wished to buy a super growing company like Nvidia before the price runs up? Maybe Palantir?  Have you ever wished for a pro-biz US President? Have you ever wished that when you run out of money 💰, you can simply take from others without being punished? They are here, all here! Yes, all at once... In our face! 😁😭 Don't you feel it? Now that they are all here, are you overjoyed? You are supposed to feel that, or so Donald Trump thought so... When the stock market crash occurs, have you then thought of a saviour (some sorts, any sorts in fact) to push them back up?  Ahhhhhh... Nice! It's also here! What have you been doing all these times? From crash to rebound?  Did you scoop in when the crash arrived? 🤔 Or were you so badly wounded with your blood all around the

Big red flag. Crazies are out. Stay home. Wait for the all clear to sound 

Disclaimer: Whatever I say or post doesn't act as financial advice, so please do your due diligence before making any decision. The market has been a turmoil over the past month, headlined by the tariff war, potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, speculative massive cuts in the US government sectors which created a lot of uncertainty and distress.  However as highlighted in the images above, the market has proven time and time again that if you stretch out the timeline, it always keep rising. So for long term investors, ignore the noise, bite the bullet and stay invested.  However, if you are an individual stock investor and not an index investor like a broad index etf, then you will need to check in with yourself and the latest financial matrics to see if you are still

Yes, I took a little bet during the week, despite Monday’s drop and wild week. No, it is not what most people think, not the “buy-the-drop”or “be greedy when there is blood on the street” stuffs. I am just not that sort. Not especially if some of those blood is mine! No, I did not buy in a big way… at least not into the big 7. I did not even buy the VIX, the fear index or short Nasdaq. Nothing of those sorts… that is just not me. Still, I took a gamble… a different manner as I see fit. A big reason for this week’s volatility is with Donald Trump and his tariffs war, and its resulted uncertainty. The so-called tariffs is but an import tax imposed on the Americans. Actually, the correction started way before this week. Last year’s market boom was characterised by the riskier assets such as c

A broad market sell-off often signals panic, but it can also create value. If the decline stems from macro fears (like rate hikes or geopolitical tension) rather than deteriorating fundamentals, it could be a buying opportunity. Strong balance sheets and resilient earnings are key signs to watch. However, if technical breakdowns and weak guidance persist, further downside may follow. Patience and selective buying of quality names on weakness seems like a balanced strategy. Avoid chasing rebounds too early.

Stocks were sharply lower in early-afternoon trading Monday amid ongoing uncertainty about the impact of policies coming from the Trump White House and concerns about the outlook for the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq were down 2.2% and 3.7%, respectively, in recent trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.3%. The major indexes gained ground on Friday but posted steep losses for the week, with the S&P 500 recording its worst weekly performance in six months. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which each fell more than 3% last week, have returned to pre-election levels after losing ground for three consecutive weeks. Investor sentiment has been dented recently by worries about President Trump's plans for widespread tariffs, which experts say will

Disclaimer: Whatever I say or post doesn't act as financial advice, so please do your due diligence before making any decision. With the drop in home sales and most home loans due for renewal to significantly higher rates, I foresee a lot of default payments, which might result in a unfortunate circumstance of people losing their homes. So it's definitely moving towards a buyers market in the property space, so if you are eyeing to be a home owner, watch the property space in your respective countries closely. @madluvyz - Specialist in using TA to sell options and swing trade.😺

A broad market plunge often signals a buying opportunity, especially for long-term investors. Panic-driven selloffs can create discounts on strong, fundamentally sound stocks. Historically, markets rebound as fear subsides and economic conditions stabilize. Central banks may step in with supportive policies, fueling a recovery. For those with a long-term outlook, this dip allows accumulation at attractive valuations. Staying patient and strategic can turn volatility into profit.

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After two years of chasing a seemingly overwhelming rally in big tech stocks, options traders have shown signs of fatigue.Investors are scrambling for more protective measures as the so-called "Magnificent 7" of U.S. technology stocks lags behind the broader stock market amid growing concerns about U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence and the overall economy.In the second half of February, most "Big Seven" companiesOption costs are all rising。 Last week, Apple's three-month IV reached its highest value since September last year, and its slope was also the largest since August last year, when the liquidation of yen carry trade panicked global financial markets and stimulated protection demand.Another troubling sign is increasing put positions in stocks such as Nvidia. Nomura said buyin

The US stock market concerns Me at the moment. So much so, that i am seriously considering pulling all of my assets out, why? Two answers: donald trump and elon musk. Im not going to focus on politics here and berate either of them, ill just focus on policy and outcomes. Lets deal with Elon first. Cause the solution is simple. Elon seems to be taking a Space-X approach to the US government... blow it up, find out what we did wrong then blow it up again, rinse and repeat. We are dealing with people and their livelihood here, not just a few more billion thrown at a  product To make it work. The Elon approach is just not workable dealing with government. so just fire elon, and admit it wasn't a good idea. Trump is more problematic. My perspective on trumps first term was that everyone ju

"DO NOT TRY TO BE A HERO" that sums up my approach to this volatile market   

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