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Option Strategies: .SPX& QQQ

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some trading ideas with you!We just crossed into EXTREME GREED territory. By the time scared money is comfortable to buy, the short term top will be in. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ has moved over 2000 points in the past 3.5 months. It's been a continuous uptrend will small pull backs along the way. In the SHORT TERM, if we see negative news that triggers $S&P 500(.SPX)$ to give up the previous ATH at 6147, this is the time to de-risk and wait for the bottom to form.There will be many many more opportunities coming especially in the Fall and Winter. Exciting times ahead with $Robinhood(HOOD)$
Option Strategies: .SPX& QQQ

Option Strategies: CHYM& DDOG

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some option strategies with you!1. $Chime Financial, Inc.(CHYM)$ position is profitable. šŸ¤‘- Will close the 30P and look to write the 25P or 30P for August 15 expiry. Might wait to see what price action does heading into earnings week before taking that put-write trade. - Will let the naked calls expire worthless and write naked calls on the Aug 15 expiry after earnings ... although ... writing the 55C seems like a "safe" bet before earnings.The $30 level has proven to be strong support for now. Tutes are defending that 27 IPO price.Image2.Looks like $Datadog(DDOG)$ did not want to consolidate. Filled that gap and bounced.Gonna write a CSP at the $135 put strike, July
Option Strategies: CHYM& DDOG

Simple and Clear Guide to Profiting from Google’s Q2 Earnings

Safely Riding the Wave of Google’s Earnings.AI Is Not Yet a Threat to Google SearchAccording to a Citi survey, Google Search remains the core of most users' internet usage. In Q2, the U.S. search market share stayed at a healthy level of about 87%.Google’s core business use cases (e.g., shopping and travel) continue to grow, particularly among younger demographics.Current AI agents are primarily used for research-driven tasks, such as website translation, academic research, and travel planning, rather than shopping-related commercial activities.What to Expect from Google’s Q2 EarningsTotal Revenue: Predicted to be $93.7 billion, representing a 10.6% year-over-year growth.Search Business: Expected to grow 8.8%.YouTube Ad Revenue: Predicted to grow 10.0%.Google Cloud: OpenAI signed an agreem
Simple and Clear Guide to Profiting from Google’s Q2 Earnings

Free Weekly Stock Market Commentary 7/18/2025

$VXX$ $TVIX$  By Lawrence G. McMillan   Stocks have continued to plow ahead, with $SPX making repeated new all-time highs this week. For the most part, these new highs have been accompanied by strong internal indicators, too. There is no formal resistance with $SPX at an all-time high. There is now support at 6200 (this week's low, reached on a mini- selling spree when it was rumored that Fed Chair Powell would be replaced), 6150 (the previous highs), 6020-6060 (the gap on the chart, circled in Figure 1), and 5920. Any move below 5920 would be very bearish, but I don't expect to see that. Equity-only put-call ratios remain on buy signals. That's because they are continuing to decline. They h
Free Weekly Stock Market Commentary 7/18/2025

Will Coinbase Continue Rising as Crypto Legislation Nears?

The U.S. Congress is advancing three major cryptocurrency bills that could impact the $2.8 trillion global crypto market. This marks the beginning of comprehensive regulation for the industry.What Changes Do the Bills Bring?Stablecoin RegulationStablecoins like USDC must hold full reserves, similar to bank deposits, and provide monthly public ledgers. Compliant companies will benefit from this regulation.Token ClassificationTokens like Bitcoin are classified as "commodities" regulated by the CFTC, while some tokens are deemed "securities" under SEC oversight. This clarity helps exchanges know which tokens can be legally traded.Ban on Government Digital Currencies (CBDCs)To address concerns about government-issued digital currencies enabling surveillance of all spending records, the legisla
Will Coinbase Continue Rising as Crypto Legislation Nears?

Common Issues in Q2 Earnings

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ TSMC's (TSM) earnings report saw the stock price spike and then pull back. I believe the main issue is similar to what was mentioned yesterday: Q3 is expected to grow 4% quarter-over-quarter, but the numbers aren’t particularly enticing. Additionally, the stock had already hit new highs prior to the report. Even though management expressed strong optimism about AI prospects, the stock price gains remained within the forecast range.This quarter’s earnings reports may exhibit a similar pattern across the board: Q2 significantly overdraws full-year expectations, leading to high openings followed by sell-offs after the disclosure.It is worth paying attention to data center-related stocks. TSMC management indica
Common Issues in Q2 Earnings

S&P 500 Flashes MVB Sell Signal

$MVB.AU$ $.SPX$ $SPY$  By Lawrence G. McMillan The S&P 500 ($SPX) remains in a solid uptrend, but yesterday marked a notable shift: a confirmed McMillan Volatility Band (MVB) sell signal was triggered. This is the first such signal in this market cycle — and it may mark the start of a short-term pullback. The MVB system identifies statistically significant overbought and oversold conditions using proprietary volatility bands. When price action pierces the upper band and then reverses, it can indicate that momentum is fading. In this case, $SPX is targeting a move back toward the –4σ band, currently near 6030. Importantly, the SPX was not alone
S&P 500 Flashes MVB Sell Signal

Option Strategies: .SPX, TSLA& HOOD

TRADE PLAN for Thursday šŸ“ˆ $S&P 500(.SPX)$ resilient all month, every dip bought up and SPX held 6200 again. SPX through 6279 can run to 6300 quicklySPX July 17 6300C can work above 6279 $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ 325 is a breakout level for a move to 334,343TSLA July 18 335C can work above 325 $Robinhood(HOOD)$ setting up for 115-120 by August. Price action bullish today after breaking out above 100.HOOD July 25 107C can work above 104Melt. Up. Rally.... Don't miss it... Good luck to everyone! 🫔For whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:šŸ¦ Open a CBA today and enjoy privileges of up to SGD 20,000 in trading limit with 0 commission. Trade SG, HK, US stocks a
Option Strategies: .SPX, TSLA& HOOD

TSM: Earning Report Day

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some option strategies with you!1. $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ up in overnight session upon release of earnings results. Let's see what today brings in pre-market and regular trading hours.Ended up writing the Aug 15 $170P. Will look to close out tomorrow for profit and will let the Aug 15 $280CC ride.For whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:šŸ¦ Open a CBA today and enjoy privileges of up to SGD 20,000 in trading limit with 0 commission. Trade SG, HK, US stocks as well as ETFs unlimitedly!Find out more here:Trade on a Cash Boost Account and enjoy up to 6 months of Commission-Free trading.
TSM: Earning Report Day

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$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ TSMC's (TSM) earnings report is scheduled for Thursday, with mixed expectations:Earnings Positives: Strong Q2 data, with an 11% quarter-over-quarter growth; full-year revenue guidance may be raised.Potential Earnings Negatives: Average performance expected for Q3 and Q4, with Q3 growth projected at 3-6% QoQ and a conservative outlook for Q4 at -6%.Overall, the positives seem to have been priced in, such as the potential upward revision of full-year revenue guidance, while the earnings report may confirm the negative expectations.The anticipated volatility for this earnings report is 4.6%, with a trading range of $224–246.Two main strategies are being adopted for this earnings report:Simple bullish strategy:
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He Made $18M in 1 Year. Here’s How It Works

Recently, a trader from the U.S., John Carter, gained attention for reportedly earning $18.2 million in a year using a repeatable trading strategy called "Squeeze." He applied it to high-profile stocks like Tesla, Amazon, and Netflix, and the results were impressive.This wasn’t luck or insider trading — it was a system built on discipline, timing, and risk management. So what exactly is the ā€œSqueezeā€ strategy, and is it something everyday investors can adopt? Let’s break it down.1. Who Is John Carter?John Carter is a self-taught trader, not a Wall Street insider. He began with just $1,000 he saved from a part-time job. His first trade — a call option on Intel — made him $800 in a few weeks. That early success led him into the world of trading, but like many, he went through painful losses.
He Made $18M in 1 Year. Here’s How It Works

Can NVIDIA Still Be Chased Higher?

Here’s a momentum strategy with an 83% win rate to consider!NVIDIA’s Progress in the Chinese MarketIn a recently published blog post, NVIDIA $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ stated that the U.S. government may soon approve its license to sell H20 GPU chips to China. While the license hasn’t been officially approved yet, the company expressed optimism.After the news was released on July 15, NVIDIA’s stock surged as much as 5%, reaching a high of $172.53.How Much Growth Can NVIDIA Recover?Previously, the U.S. chip ban on China caused NVIDIA to lose approximately $8 billion in Q2 revenue.If the ban is eased, NVIDIA is expected to recover part of those losses in the second half of the year.Analyst estimates suggest that for every $10 billion increase in Chinese revenue
Can NVIDIA Still Be Chased Higher?

Tesla Bears Place Big Bets on Earnings Below $300

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Tesla's upcoming earnings report is likely to be uneventful. The numbers are weak, with Q2 deliveries down about 14% year-over-year. Even with AI hype, it won’t translate into revenue or profits in the short term.A safe bearish approach is to sell calls. I sold next week’s 350 strike call:$TSLA 20250725 350.0 CALL$ .For those looking for a deeper bearish position without spending much, consider this zero-cost bearish strategy employed by a major bear. It avoids IV crush concerns and profits if Tesla’s stock drops below $310:Buy 1x $TSLA 20260116 400.0 CALLSell 1x $TSLA 20260116 300.0 CALLBuy 2x $TSLA 20260116 250.0 PUTThis bear is very crafty, executing trad
Tesla Bears Place Big Bets on Earnings Below $300

Option Strategies: DDOG& ASML

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some option strategies with you!1. $ASML Holding NV(ASML)$ releases earnings this week on Wednesday before market open. Expected move is ~5%.0.61 fib retracement level at 727 and 0.5 fib retracement level near 700. Volume point-of-control at 720. Will be looking to write puts at the 720 level or lower down to 700, July 18 expiry. If we feel very conservative, then will take the 0.38 fib retracement level and write puts at the 670 strike (or around there).Image2. $Datadog(DDOG)$ filled the gap from the S&P inclusion news. Looking for it to consolidate around current level and build a support base for the move back up to retest 155.200EMA on the daily timeframe is a
Option Strategies: DDOG& ASML

NVIDIA Bears Targeting 160

$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ Institutions continued to sell call options at 167.5 and 170 this week. Currently, there are 140,000 open interest contracts for the 170 call, and any strike with more than 100,000 open interest warrants attention.The largest open interest for puts expiring this week is at 165, 162.5, and 160 strikes. Coupled with additional 160 put positions across other expirations, it’s clear that the bears are hoping for NVIDIA to pull back to 160 this week.However, the 160 put isn’t strictly bearish. For example, the majority of the 160 puts expiring on August 15th and August 29th are sold positions, signaling that many traders believe NVIDIA will remain above 155 before the earnings report.On Monday’s open, NVIDIA briefly dipped to 161.7 befor
NVIDIA Bears Targeting 160

Option Strategies: TSLA& COIN

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ trade idea: TSLA July 18 325CTrigger: 313 āœ… Targets: 325,334 šŸŽÆ Stop: 300 šŸ›‘ Last Week Recap:TSLA held the $300 area and bounced sharply. It’s now trading in the upper end of its recent range with room to expand higher.Key Levels:Resistance: $325.53 – next breakout trigger, then $334.82Support: $300.79 – must hold or risk a slide toward $290.44What I’m Watching:If $318 is cleared, we could see acceleration toward $330+. If $300 fails, sellers may target the $290 zone next.Image $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ Trade idea: COIN July 18 400CTrigger: 390 āœ… Targets: 400,410 šŸŽÆ Stop: 381 šŸ›‘ Last Week Recap:COIN surged higher alongside BTC and is now approaching major resistance near $390. The cha
Option Strategies: TSLA& COIN

SPX Analysis for the week of July 18th šŸ“ˆ

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ : 6300 Test Incoming šŸ“ˆLast week, SPX kept its foot on the gas, closing near 6,260 and flirting with fresh all-time highs.Buyers are in control. Momentum’s building. But?The real test comes this week. Here’s what I’m watching:Scenario 1: Bull CaseSPX clears 6,300 and accelerates fast.Momentum pushes us through 6,334, then 6,369 without much resistance.Sentiment flips euphoric. FOMO kicks in. Then?We ride that wave toward 6,500+ in August.Scenario 2: Controlled PullbackSPX rejects off 6,300 and dips to 6,200.We bounce clean off that support, re-test 6,300, and grind through.A healthy backtest sets up the next leg toward 6,350+.Scenario 3: Trap & Flush SPX breaks 6,300, touches 6,320… then fails.We snap back under 6,200, trigg
SPX Analysis for the week of July 18th šŸ“ˆ

Potential Earning Plays this Week!

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some option strategies with you!1.Lots of potential earnings plays this week. Definitely gonna play $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ $ASML Holding NV(ASML)$ and $Netflix(NFLX)$ . Would like to play some of the financials as well ( $Bank of America(BAC)$ $JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$ $American Express(AXP)$ and others). Also looking at $3M(MMM)$ and $United Continental(UAL)$ . Might add a few others to the list.Gotta sta
Potential Earning Plays this Week!

Larry McMillan Stock Market Update Video 7/14/2025

$GOTU$  By Lawrence G. McMillan Join Larry McMillan as he discusses the current state of the stock market on July 14, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IzaDzK7GtBU$GOTU$ 
Larry McMillan Stock Market Update Video 7/14/2025

A Simple Guide to Profiting from Q3 Bank Earnings

Straightforward and easy to follow—just copy the playbook.How Have Bank Stocks Performed?Since the release of Q1 2025 earnings, the Bank Index (BKX) has risen by 26%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 17% gain.The regulatory environment for banks is undergoing a positive "structural shift". Looser regulations are expected to boost the valuation prospects of the entire sector.However, the good news has already been priced in, and any further upside in stock prices will heavily depend on exceeding the expected Earnings Per Share (EPS) growth.How to Evaluate Bank Stock ExpectationsNo Major Bearish ExpectationsThe absence of significant negative catalysts eliminates the chance of a major price drop.Outcomes to Consider:If results meet expectations: stock prices may stagnate or dip slightly.If re
A Simple Guide to Profiting from Q3 Bank Earnings
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