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$Hut 8 Mining Corp(HUT)$ has scheduled the release of its Q1 2025 financial results for Thursday, 08 May 2025, before the market opens. They will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Revenue: The consensus revenue estimate is roughly $31.8 million. This figure suggests a significant decrease compared to the $51.7 million reported in Q1 2024. Note: Year-over-year comparisons should be viewed with caution, as Hut 8 completed its merger with US Bitcoin Corp (USBTC) in late 2023. Q1 2024 results reflect the legacy Hut 8 operations, while Q1 2025 reflects the combined entity. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Analysts are currently forecasting a net loss for the quarter, with consensus estimates around -$0.19

$Uber(UBER)$ is scheduled to announce its Q1 2025 financial results (for the quarter ended 31 March 2025) on Wednesday, 07 May 2025, before the market opens (8:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Revenue: The consensus estimate for revenue is approximately $11.6 billion, suggesting a year-over-year increase of about 14.5%. Gross Bookings: Total Gross Bookings are expected to be around $42.9 billion, up from $37.65 billion in Q1 2024. Mobility bookings are estimated at ~$21.5 billion and Delivery bookings at ~$20.3 billion. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Analysts expect Uber to report earnings per share of around $0.51. This would be a significant improvement from the loss of $0.32 per share reported in Q1 2024. Adjusted EBITDA: Expectations are generally aligned wi

Despite a weak US Non-farm payroll report for April 2025, US market closed off May’s first trading week on a high note. (see below) On Fri, 02 May 2025 when 4pm came a-knocking: DJIA: +1.39% (+564.47 to 41,317.43). S&P 500: +1.47% (+82.53 to 5,686.67). Erased post-'liberation day' losses as it logs longest winning streak since 2004. Nasdaq: +1.51% (+266.99 to 17,977.73). US Non-farm Payroll (April 2025). Below is what most prints have reported, about US’s April 2025 non-farm payroll data: Latest Nonfarm Payrolls (key indicator of economic health) showed an increase (?) in employment numbers. Actuals came in at 177K, ‘showing’ a growth in the number of people employed in April, excluding the farming industry. This is “irresponsible” reporting. This is because: Firstly, March 2025 non-fa

On April 28, 2025, the stock market is navigating choppy waters as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify, creating both risks and opportunities for investors. The S&P 500 ended last Friday at 5,525.21, up 0.74%, marking its fourth straight day of gains, but futures today are down 0.2%, reflecting renewed trade fears. The Nasdaq Composite surged 1.26% to 17,482.94 on April 25, powered by tech, yet tariff uncertainty casts a long shadow. Let’s break down the market’s latest moves, highlight stocks to watch, and pinpoint trading strategies to capitalize on this turbulence. Market Pulse: Trade Tensions Take the Lead The S&P 500’s recent rally is under threat as U.S.-China trade talks falter. China’s partial tariff relief on U.S.

I'm investigating the possibility of a short squeeze in HIMS$Hims & Hers Health Inc.(HIMS)$  this Monday. To gauge if momentum is building, I can use platforms like Ortex.com, which offers a proprietary estimate of live short interest, though it’s not exact. Alternatively, I must rely on the New York Stock Exchange’s bi-weekly short interest reports, delayed by 10-15 days. For instance, data from April 15th indicated 60 million shares shorted—33% of HIMS’ float—but by April 30th, it was already outdated. For real-time signals, I’d track borrow fees on sites like Fintel or IBorrowDesk, which indicate shorting demand. Rising fees point to heavy shorting pressure, while a drop may suggest covering. Fail-to-deliver d

$Occidental(OXY)$ is scheduled to report its Q1 2025 earnings (for the quarter ending 31 March 2025) on Wednesday, 07 May 2025, after the market closes. Revenue: Wall Street anticipates revenue to be around $6.90 billion to $7.15 billion. This would mark a significant increase from the $6.01 billion reported in Q1 2024. Earnings Per Share (EPS): The consensus estimate among analysts is for an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of approximately $0.71 to $0.73. This represents a year-over-year increase compared to the $0.65 EPS reported in Q1 2024. Forecasts range from $0.37 to $0.90 per share. Estimate Revisions: While the consensus Q1 EPS estimate has seen a slight increase recently, the full-year 2025 EPS forecast has faced downward revisions over the past

I think I can wait for price to go back to 180 and below.

$LATAM Airlines Group SA(LTM)$  $LTM just did more for tourism than Brazil’s entire Q1 🎤✈️🌴 Gaga brought 2.1M to Copacabana LATAM flew half the country there Flights up 25%, seats up 26%, load factor 90%+ That’s not demand, that’s cultural velocity This isn’t an airline stock It’s a music tourism trade The concert was “free” Brazil dropped $16M LATAM sponsored the whole thing 500k+ tourists touched down The economy got a $106M boost Airlines got a flex Investors? Still lagging $LTM chart check $32.00 close Weekly breakout confirmed EMV 1.12 MACD turning up MAs stacking like festival wristbands Break $33.50 and we’re front row for the next leg up Oh and the concert? Filmed by drones Top-down shots of a glitter tsunami singing Bloody Mary That’s

Hey everyone, Shernice here! My new job’s got me running ragged, so articles have taken a backseat. But I’m back, spilling what I’ve picked up about spotting market tops and bottoms. I’m no guru—I’ve flubbed plenty, and there’s gotta be sharper ways to play this. Still, let’s dig into this insane U.S. stock rebound! Is the bear market toast? Do we jump in or hang back? Stick around to the end for my take! $CyberArk(CYBR)$  $CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.(CRWD)$ $Rubrik Inc.(RBRK)$  $Fortinet(FTNT)$ $Palantir Technol

$Joby Aviation, Inc.(JOBY)$ 🚁🔥🟢 Rotor Ready: Joby’s Flight Plan Could Outpace Wall Street’s Wildest Dreams 🟢🔥🚁 At $6.71, Joby Aviation ($JOBY) isn’t chasing headlines. It’s executing in stealth mode while building a future that’s already in motion. Traders may be fixated on the -25.95% quarterly decline, but beneath the surface, Joby has completed 13 flights in 22 days, logged six test flights in a 24-hour window, and confirmed airborne radar activity from its latest prototype, N545JX. Most stocks pitch potential. Joby is flying it, literally! 🛠️ The Hidden Moat: Scaling While Others Stagnate Urban air mobility isn’t constrained by demand, it’s throttled by supply. Joby is engineering the solution. • Marina, CA: 120k sqft existing with a 220k sqft

This week concluded with a triumphant note for the stock markets. The S&P 500 index rose by 2.9% in comparison to last week's closing, reaching a victorious streak of nine consecutive weeks. The Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced significant upticks, with increases of 3.4% and 3.0%, respectively. Ninth Straight Day Of Wins For SPY Streak In 20 Years This week have given investors a good close with ninth straight day of wins for both the $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ and the $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$. This is historic as this is the first time in over 20 years that we have had nine straight days of upside in the S&P 500. We will discuss the few key reasons. Talks between

$Pop Mart International Group Limited(POPMF)$ $POP MART(09992)$ Pop Mart is on fire! On April 25, 2025, the company’s app clinched the No. 1 spot in the U.S. App Store’s Shopping category—a first for the Chinese toymaker. The same day, the LABUBU 3.0 series sold out instantly during its online launch in mainland China, sending fans into a frenzy. Pop Mart’s stock (9992:HK) soared 12% on April 28, hitting a new all-time high after a 350% rally in 2024. With LABUBU’s global popularity exploding, investors are asking: Is it too late to jump on this money machine? Can new IPs like Crybaby keep the momentum going? And between Molly and Labubu, which reigns supreme? Let’s dive into Pop Mart’s meteoric ri

$CleanSpark, Inc.(CLSK)$ 🚀🧠📊 𝘾𝙇𝙎𝙆: 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧’𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 📊🧠🚀 This isn’t a drill, CleanSpark ($CLSK) is sitting on the launchpad with a low PE, bullish divergence, institutional flows, and structural breakout potential screaming for attention. Let’s get clinical. 🔍 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚: 𝘾𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 • Weekly Gann Square: Hammer candle plus bullish divergence • RSI climbing off sub-30 lows, now pushing mid-50s • TMO crossover brewing, momentum confirming trend reversal • MACD on the daily near a bullish cross • Volume shelf support at $8.00 remains intact 🟣 200SMA at $8.98 is the battleground. A weekly close above flips this to support, signalling institutional accumulation and phase shift. 📈 𝙂𝙖𝙣𝙣 𝘼𝙧𝙘 𝙨𝙮𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩 • $10.35 ho

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ 🚀📈🔥 Ready to Ride the Gamma Wave? TSLA’s Set to Surge! 🔥📈🚀 TSLA is showing strong positive gamma exposure between $285 and $300, with significant clustering near $290. At the time of analysis, TSLA was trading at $289.17, right within this critical zone. The $290 strike has been hit, and while some rejection is possible, the overall structure suggests continued upward momentum. The GEX interval map indicates substantial liquidity buildup above $285, and the weekly Ichimoku cloud continues to act as a support level. Notably, there’s been a significant investment of $1.72M into 7 DTE $290 calls (ATM), with 1,761 contracts traded at $9.75, reflecting strong bullish sentiment. 📊 Net Drift analysis reveals that calls have overtaken

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$S&P 500(.SPX)$ $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ 📈🧠🚨 SPX Breakout, SPY Collision Course, and China’s Trump Play 🚨🧠📈 The S&P 500 is marching toward history, now pacing for its 9th straight green day, a feat unseen since 2004. With the index hitting 5,697.30, it is just shy of that symbolic $5,700 threshold. The move is backed by strong breadth across tech and comms as shown in today’s heatmap. Multiple DeMark ‘9’ signals are also whispering caution. 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 Meanwhile, $SPY is now just $3 away from its 200-day moving average. This is the battlefield where trends declare themselves. Historically, in bear markets, this level rejects rallies with precision. But in bullish corrections, it is often the

$Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF(MAGS)$ $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ 📈🧠⚡ Calls Flip the Script on MAG 7 as META Goes Full Throttle ⚡🧠📈 Calls just torched past puts on the MAG 7 options net drift this morning, igniting a sentiment shift across the board. Institutional capital is chasing risk-on exposure again. Meanwhile, $META is throwing a serious intraday party, now up $23.09 or +4.04%, trading at $595.30 after nearly tagging the $600 ceiling with a session high of $599.93. Volume is roaring at 11.75M shares, with turnover clocking in at $6.93B. That’s not just flow, that’s conviction. 0DTE calls are steamrolling puts by $5M+, flipping the premium script and confirming what the tape already shows. Bullis

📌 What Happened Recently? In April 2025, the S&P 500 surged to new all-time highs, breaching the critical 5,300 level for the first time ever. Major tech stocks led the rally, fueled by: Strong Q1 earnings beats across AI and cloud sectors Dovish Fed tone, hinting rate cuts could come earlier than expected Cooling inflation data boosting investor confidence Meanwhile, defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples underperformed, showing investors' risk appetite. 📊 S&P 500 Sector Performance (April 2025) 🔥 Why This Rally Matters AI Spending Boom: Tech earnings confirm companies are aggressively investing in AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity — driving future growth expectations. Soft Landing Hopes: Markets are pricing in a "so

US’s GDP for Q1 2025 (Prelim). In my Wed, 30 Apr 2025 post, I have shared Wall Street’s forecast on US’s Q1 2025 GDP (prelim). (click here ! for the estimates) When actual report was released, reading was far weaker than the 0.8% shared. (see below) US Q1 2025 - GDP prelim According to the advance estimate released by US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real gross domestic product (GDP) for Q1 2025 (January, February, & March), came in at -0.3% annual rate. Just for the record, real GDP was 2.4% in Q4 2024, that’s a -2.7% fall. Factors dragged down GDP. Just as I had shared in my Wednesday post, the decrease in real GDP was ‘caused’ by :

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$Hut 8 Mining Corp(HUT)$ has scheduled the release of its Q1 2025 financial results for Thursday, 08 May 2025, before the market opens. They will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Revenue: The consensus revenue estimate is roughly $31.8 million. This figure suggests a significant decrease compared to the $51.7 million reported in Q1 2024. Note: Year-over-year comparisons should be viewed with caution, as Hut 8 completed its merger with US Bitcoin Corp (USBTC) in late 2023. Q1 2024 results reflect the legacy Hut 8 operations, while Q1 2025 reflects the combined entity. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Analysts are currently forecasting a net loss for the quarter, with consensus estimates around -$0.19

$Uber(UBER)$ is scheduled to announce its Q1 2025 financial results (for the quarter ended 31 March 2025) on Wednesday, 07 May 2025, before the market opens (8:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Revenue: The consensus estimate for revenue is approximately $11.6 billion, suggesting a year-over-year increase of about 14.5%. Gross Bookings: Total Gross Bookings are expected to be around $42.9 billion, up from $37.65 billion in Q1 2024. Mobility bookings are estimated at ~$21.5 billion and Delivery bookings at ~$20.3 billion. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Analysts expect Uber to report earnings per share of around $0.51. This would be a significant improvement from the loss of $0.32 per share reported in Q1 2024. Adjusted EBITDA: Expectations are generally aligned wi

Despite a weak US Non-farm payroll report for April 2025, US market closed off May’s first trading week on a high note. (see below) On Fri, 02 May 2025 when 4pm came a-knocking: DJIA: +1.39% (+564.47 to 41,317.43). S&P 500: +1.47% (+82.53 to 5,686.67). Erased post-'liberation day' losses as it logs longest winning streak since 2004. Nasdaq: +1.51% (+266.99 to 17,977.73). US Non-farm Payroll (April 2025). Below is what most prints have reported, about US’s April 2025 non-farm payroll data: Latest Nonfarm Payrolls (key indicator of economic health) showed an increase (?) in employment numbers. Actuals came in at 177K, ‘showing’ a growth in the number of people employed in April, excluding the farming industry. This is “irresponsible” reporting. This is because: Firstly, March 2025 non-fa

On April 28, 2025, the stock market is navigating choppy waters as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify, creating both risks and opportunities for investors. The S&P 500 ended last Friday at 5,525.21, up 0.74%, marking its fourth straight day of gains, but futures today are down 0.2%, reflecting renewed trade fears. The Nasdaq Composite surged 1.26% to 17,482.94 on April 25, powered by tech, yet tariff uncertainty casts a long shadow. Let’s break down the market’s latest moves, highlight stocks to watch, and pinpoint trading strategies to capitalize on this turbulence. Market Pulse: Trade Tensions Take the Lead The S&P 500’s recent rally is under threat as U.S.-China trade talks falter. China’s partial tariff relief on U.S.

$Occidental(OXY)$ is scheduled to report its Q1 2025 earnings (for the quarter ending 31 March 2025) on Wednesday, 07 May 2025, after the market closes. Revenue: Wall Street anticipates revenue to be around $6.90 billion to $7.15 billion. This would mark a significant increase from the $6.01 billion reported in Q1 2024. Earnings Per Share (EPS): The consensus estimate among analysts is for an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of approximately $0.71 to $0.73. This represents a year-over-year increase compared to the $0.65 EPS reported in Q1 2024. Forecasts range from $0.37 to $0.90 per share. Estimate Revisions: While the consensus Q1 EPS estimate has seen a slight increase recently, the full-year 2025 EPS forecast has faced downward revisions over the past

I'm investigating the possibility of a short squeeze in HIMS$Hims & Hers Health Inc.(HIMS)$  this Monday. To gauge if momentum is building, I can use platforms like Ortex.com, which offers a proprietary estimate of live short interest, though it’s not exact. Alternatively, I must rely on the New York Stock Exchange’s bi-weekly short interest reports, delayed by 10-15 days. For instance, data from April 15th indicated 60 million shares shorted—33% of HIMS’ float—but by April 30th, it was already outdated. For real-time signals, I’d track borrow fees on sites like Fintel or IBorrowDesk, which indicate shorting demand. Rising fees point to heavy shorting pressure, while a drop may suggest covering. Fail-to-deliver d

Hey everyone, Shernice here! My new job’s got me running ragged, so articles have taken a backseat. But I’m back, spilling what I’ve picked up about spotting market tops and bottoms. I’m no guru—I’ve flubbed plenty, and there’s gotta be sharper ways to play this. Still, let’s dig into this insane U.S. stock rebound! Is the bear market toast? Do we jump in or hang back? Stick around to the end for my take! $CyberArk(CYBR)$  $CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.(CRWD)$ $Rubrik Inc.(RBRK)$  $Fortinet(FTNT)$ $Palantir Technol

US’s GDP for Q1 2025 (Prelim). In my Wed, 30 Apr 2025 post, I have shared Wall Street’s forecast on US’s Q1 2025 GDP (prelim). (click here ! for the estimates) When actual report was released, reading was far weaker than the 0.8% shared. (see below) US Q1 2025 - GDP prelim According to the advance estimate released by US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real gross domestic product (GDP) for Q1 2025 (January, February, & March), came in at -0.3% annual rate. Just for the record, real GDP was 2.4% in Q4 2024, that’s a -2.7% fall. Factors dragged down GDP. Just as I had shared in my Wednesday post, the decrease in real GDP was ‘caused’ by :

$Joby Aviation, Inc.(JOBY)$ 🚁🔥🟢 Rotor Ready: Joby’s Flight Plan Could Outpace Wall Street’s Wildest Dreams 🟢🔥🚁 At $6.71, Joby Aviation ($JOBY) isn’t chasing headlines. It’s executing in stealth mode while building a future that’s already in motion. Traders may be fixated on the -25.95% quarterly decline, but beneath the surface, Joby has completed 13 flights in 22 days, logged six test flights in a 24-hour window, and confirmed airborne radar activity from its latest prototype, N545JX. Most stocks pitch potential. Joby is flying it, literally! 🛠️ The Hidden Moat: Scaling While Others Stagnate Urban air mobility isn’t constrained by demand, it’s throttled by supply. Joby is engineering the solution. • Marina, CA: 120k sqft existing with a 220k sqft

$LATAM Airlines Group SA(LTM)$  $LTM just did more for tourism than Brazil’s entire Q1 🎤✈️🌴 Gaga brought 2.1M to Copacabana LATAM flew half the country there Flights up 25%, seats up 26%, load factor 90%+ That’s not demand, that’s cultural velocity This isn’t an airline stock It’s a music tourism trade The concert was “free” Brazil dropped $16M LATAM sponsored the whole thing 500k+ tourists touched down The economy got a $106M boost Airlines got a flex Investors? Still lagging $LTM chart check $32.00 close Weekly breakout confirmed EMV 1.12 MACD turning up MAs stacking like festival wristbands Break $33.50 and we’re front row for the next leg up Oh and the concert? Filmed by drones Top-down shots of a glitter tsunami singing Bloody Mary That’s

$Pop Mart International Group Limited(POPMF)$ $POP MART(09992)$ Pop Mart is on fire! On April 25, 2025, the company’s app clinched the No. 1 spot in the U.S. App Store’s Shopping category—a first for the Chinese toymaker. The same day, the LABUBU 3.0 series sold out instantly during its online launch in mainland China, sending fans into a frenzy. Pop Mart’s stock (9992:HK) soared 12% on April 28, hitting a new all-time high after a 350% rally in 2024. With LABUBU’s global popularity exploding, investors are asking: Is it too late to jump on this money machine? Can new IPs like Crybaby keep the momentum going? And between Molly and Labubu, which reigns supreme? Let’s dive into Pop Mart’s meteoric ri

This week concluded with a triumphant note for the stock markets. The S&P 500 index rose by 2.9% in comparison to last week's closing, reaching a victorious streak of nine consecutive weeks. The Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced significant upticks, with increases of 3.4% and 3.0%, respectively. Ninth Straight Day Of Wins For SPY Streak In 20 Years This week have given investors a good close with ninth straight day of wins for both the $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ and the $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$. This is historic as this is the first time in over 20 years that we have had nine straight days of upside in the S&P 500. We will discuss the few key reasons. Talks between

Lately, there are many news article speculating that US will slip into Stagflation anytime from Q2 2025 onwards. (see below) After reading one post too many about it, it seems to take on a life of its own. What is Stagflation ? It is an economic term used to describe a combination of (a) rising inflation, (b) slower economic growth and (c) high unemployment. Objectively speaking, item #a does not seemed to be happening, at least not based on CPI’s March 2025 data. There will be another take on US inflation when US’s personal consumption expenditure (PCE) is released on Wed, 30 Apr 2025. On US economic growth, when the GDP report is out on Wednesday, we will know. Rounding off, Fri’s US Non-farm payroll will shed light on Jobs/ Labour & Unemployment. Market Consensus. Like it or not, ma

$Cloudflare, Inc.(NET)$ is scheduled to report its Q1 2025 financial results on Thursday, 08 May 2025, after the U.S. market closes. They will also host an investor conference call that day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Revenue: Expected to be between $468.0 million and $469.4 million. This represents approximately 24% year-over-year growth. Non-GAAP EPS: Expected to be around $0.16 per share. This would be flat compared to the $0.16 reported in Q1 2024. GAAP EPS: Consensus estimates are around $-0.05 per share, compared to $-0.03 in Q1 2024. Non-GAAP Income from Operations: Cloudflare's guidance was for $54.0 million to $55.0 million. Cloudflare (NET) Last Positive Earnings Call Saw Share Price Decline By 13.36% NET had a pos

$MARA Holdings(MARA)$ is scheduled to report its Q1 2025 financial results and host a conference call on Thursday, 08 May 2025, after the market closes (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). Revenue: Expected to be around $221.2 million to $221.7 million. This would represent a significant year-over-year increase of roughly 34%. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Estimates vary somewhat. Different sources report consensus forecasts ranging from approximately $-0.01 per share to $-0.68 per share. For comparison, MARA reported an EPS of $-0.06 in Q1 2024. Most estimates suggest a larger loss per share compared to the same quarter last year, despite the expected rise in revenue. Estimate Revisions: Some sources note that consensus EPS estimates ha

I think I can wait for price to go back to 180 and below.

The stock market is crackling with energy today, and May 2nd is serving up a feast of opportunities for savvy investors. With U.S.-China trade talks kicking off, tech giants reporting blockbuster earnings, and global markets feeling the ripple effects, there’s no shortage of action. Let’s dive into the key movements, highlight stocks worth watching, and lay out trading strategies to help you seize the moment. Ready to make some moves? Let’s roll! Market Buzz: What’s Shaking Things Up? The market is on a tear, fueled by a mix of optimism and uncertainty. U.S. stock futures are pointing to a strong open, with S&P 500 futures up 1.2% and Nasdaq futures jumping 1.8%, driven by stellar earnings from tech heavyweights like Microsoft and Meta, as reported by Investopedia. The Dow Jones Indust

On May 1, $Apple(AAPL)$ released its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 2025. The company’s overall performance slightly exceeded market expectations, with core business lines remaining resilient. However, as prior investor concerns were validated, Apple’s share price fell by over 4% in after-hours trading.Both revenue and earnings surpassed consensus forecasts this quarter. The Services segment once again set a new record and significantly contributed to margin expansion. Performance in the Greater China region slightly outpaced earlier conservative expectations.Nonetheless, Apple faces multiple challenges, including a potential $900 million increase in tariff-related costs in Q3, persistent demand pressures in China, and

Two ‘more’ pertinent economic reports were out yesterday, Tue 29 Apr 2025 : US consumer confidence index by The Conference Board. Jobs opening and labour turnover surveys (JOLTs) by US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Needless to say, both were disappointing, to put it mildly. Consumer Confidence Index - April 2025. Consumer confidence for April 2025, sank -7.9 points to 86, its lowest level since May 2020. (see above) It’s a larger decline than economists’ projection of 87.7. Another report, US’s Expectations Index, that captures people’s outlook on the economy, plummeted -12.5 points this month to 54.4, also the lowest level since October 2011. It is well below the threshold of 80 that usually signals a recession ahead. (see below) In the release, the Conference Board said consumers exp

Stagflation, a challenging economic environment characterized by stagnant economic growth, high inflation, and typically high unemployment, generally poses significant headwinds for the stock market. Why Recent Economic Data Suggest Potential Stagflation? The combination of the unexpected economic contraction (negative GDP growth) in Q1 alongside inflation metrics that accelerated on a quarterly basis and remain well above the Fed's target is the core reason for rising stagflation concerns. Weakening manufacturing activity with simultaneously rising price pressures, coupled with early signs of a cooling labor market, adds to the picture. Analysts are specifically using the term "stagflation warning shot" in response to this recent mix of data. Below is a summary of the most recent U.S. eco