$Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares(SOXL)$ I continue to dollar-cost average into Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) because I view the semiconductor cycle as being in a powerful structural uptrend rather than a short-term trade. While volatility has increased alongside shifting macro expectations, the long-term demand drivers—AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, and data center expansion—remain firmly intact. Companies like NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices continue to push the frontier of compute, reinforcing the idea that we are still early in a multi-year buildout. Another key reason I stick to DCA is the inherently volatile nature of a leveraged ETF like SOXL. Timing entries perfectly in a 3x product i
I’m leaning more toward Lumentum Holdings Inc. here. The upside is compelling with CPO and OCS shifting into real 2H 2026 revenue, not just future optionality. This feels similar to early memory re-rating — the market is still catching up to how fast AI-driven demand is scaling. I’m willing to sit through volatility for that potential rerating. That said, Coherent Corp. is a cleaner, more balanced play. Its broader exposure and better demand visibility make it more resilient if macro conditions turn volatile, while LITE remains the higher-beta, higher-upside bet. Overall, I do think optical modules are becoming a structural theme for the next few years. Signals from Optical Fiber Communication Conference and memory pricing confirm that AI infrastructure demand is now fully translating int
My stock in focus today is $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ , after announcing a major long-term expansion deal with $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ . worth around $21 billion through 2032. This reinforces CoreWeave’s role as a key infrastructure partner for Meta’s AI ambitions, with shares rising about 3.5% yesterday on the news. It also adds strong long-term revenue visibility to the company’s growth story. What stands out is the scale and strategy behind the agreement. With deployments across multiple locations and early use of $NVIDIA
I’m still holding $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ and even with a low entry, this pullback hurts more than expected. The market is clearly repricing traditional SaaS, and what OpenAI and Anthropic are doing is forcing a rethink of where real value sits. I’m not panicking, but I’m definitely more cautious—this feels bigger than a normal correction. The bigger issue is the “per-seat” SaaS model looking outdated. If AI agents replace or augment users, companies like Salesforce.com and AppLovin Corporation could face pressure on pricing and growth. If revenue shifts toward usage and compute, the predictability Wall Street loved may fade, changing how I view these names long term. I’m not rushing to sell, but I’m also not blindly buying dips. I’l
Q1 2026 showed Singapore equities staying resilient despite global volatility. The STI outperformed thanks to leaders like ST Engineering, Wilmar Intl and OCBC Bank, while AEM’s huge rally highlighted the upside in selective mid-cap exposure. Institutional buying into Singtel, SIA, Industrials, and telecom stocks, plus buybacks from Singtel, OCBC, and Keppel, adds strong price support. REITs like $CapLandIntCom T(C38U.SI)$ and $Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SI)$ also remain appealing for dividend income. Liquidity staying st
Wednesday’s rally showed how quickly sentiment can reverse when macro fears ease. As oil prices dropped on ceasefire hopes, inflation and “higher-for-longer” rate concerns cooled, helping drive strong gains across the $DJIA(.DJI)$ $S&P 500(.SPX)$ $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ . Leveraged ETFs like SOXL, TQQQ, TSLL, NVDL, etc... are powerful tools for trading momentum, but I view them strictly as short-term setups because daily reset and volatility decay can quickly hurt returns in choppy markets. SOXL’s huge move is exciting, but I’d stay disciplined instead of chasing. Strong market breadth and continued AI semiconductor momentum are bullish signals, yet balancing ag
$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ is my stock in focus today after Meta Platforms launched Muse Spark, its first major AI model in over a year. The new closed-model system will power Meta AI chatbot features across its ecosystem, marking a strategic shift from Meta’s earlier open-source approach. Early benchmarks show Muse Spark competing well against OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind models, signaling Meta is regaining momentum in the AI race. The bigger opportunity lies in monetization. With over one billion users across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, stronger AI tools could boost engagement, improve ad targeting, and open new revenue streams through AI assistants and developer APIs. META shares jumped 6.5% on the news. While e
I see this ceasefire more as a pause than a real resolution. I agree with Ray Dalio that geopolitical risks haven’t gone away, especially around energy routes. At the same time, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are right that a lot of fear is already priced in. So I think the rally can continue short term, but it’ll stay volatile. I’m most interested in $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ and $Seagate Technology PLC(STX)$ . TSMC is the clearest AI infrastructure play with strong visibility, while Seagate benefits from the growing need for low-cost data storage. Compared to that,
Today’s rebound shows how fast sentiment can flip. With easing tensions, risk appetite returned, lifting indices like the S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, and the Hang Seng Index. Glad to see my portfolio bounce back about $2,000 USD — a solid recovery after the recent volatility. I’ve been sticking with high-conviction tech and AI names, which typically react fast when macro fears fade. The rebound in assets like Bitcoin also signals liquidity is still strong. That’s why I chose to stay patient instead of panic selling. Staying disciplined with my strategy really paid off today. This still feels like the early stage of a recovery, not the end. I’ll be watching tonight’s U.S. session closely — for now, I’ll take the $2K gain, but expecting more upside if momentum holds. If the rally continu
My stock in focus today is $Western Digital(WDC)$ , after a strong after-hours jump following a bullish report from $Morgan Stanley(MS)$ . The firm raised its price target to $380 (bull case $519) and reiterated its Overweight rating, highlighting rising confidence in the company’s earnings outlook. The key driver is a structural shift in the HDD market. With limited players and no new capacity, supply remains tight, allowing Western Digital to secure higher long-term pricing from hyperscalers. This could push margins into the mid-to-high 50% range by 2027, signaling a major profitability upgrade. Despite this, valuation remains relatively low at around 13–14x projected 2027 earnings, with estimates above