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nerdbull1669

Yesterday 08:12

How Can One Adjust Value Investing Strategy In Times Of Uncertainty And Fears?

Adjusting value investing strategies during times of uncertainty and fear requires a nuanced approach that balances traditional principles with adaptive measures.
Here is how an investors can deploy a structured strategy for value investing :
1. Reassess Valuation Metrics:
Focus on Cash Flow: Prioritize free cash flow over earnings, as it’s less susceptible to accounting adjustments and reflects liquidity.
Debt and Liq...

Kevin Matte

Apr 28 19:06

AI Morning Scan

April 28 , 2025
☀️ Morning Scan
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#global sentiment
VIX : 25.33
VIX1D : 23.18
VVIX : 103.27
Fear & Greed Index (Stocks) : 35 (Fear) ⚠️
Crypto Fear & Greed Index : 54 (Neutral) ⚖️
Analysis :
Stocks sentiment = "controlled fear" mode despite slight technical rebound.
Crypto sentiment = neutral, neither euphoria nor panic.
High overall volatility = increased latent risks.
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#stress test
S&P500 Futures : +0.74% 📈
Nasdaq Futures : +1.26% 🚀
Dow Jones Futures : +0.05% ☑️
Ru...

Fed's decision eve: What signals will core PCE, PMI and non-farm payrolls release?

nerdbull1669

Mar 13 10:27

Cool CPI Trigger Tech-Driven Short Rally, How Can We React Now?

We saw how inflation cooled slightly in February even as the pace of price growth remained well above the Federal Reserve's goal ahead when the central bank meet for their policy meeting next week.
On Wednesday (13 Mar), the Labor Department said that the consumer price index (CPI), which is a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost have increased by 0.2% in February as compared to January 2025...

CPI data falls short of expectations: Is a market recovery in sight?

Mario Timberlake

Mar 11 17:17

Why the Stock Market Meltdown Isn’t a Doomsday Scenario

📉 Alright, let’s cut through the noise. The $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ ’s 10% nosedive in two weeks, $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ getting halved, and the VIX fear gauge spiking above 25 have everyone sweating bullets. 😱But before you start hoarding canned goods and cash, let’s break down what’s actually happening—and how to position yourself for the long game.
The Crash Culprits: Why Markets Are Freaking Out
Here’s the lowdown on why Wall Stree...

U.S. markets plunge, tech sell-off: Where’s the safe haven?

Moomoo News SG

Mar 11 15:29

Columns The Great Rotation: Is the U.S. Stock Market Bubble Bursting?

The S&P 500's worst single-day drop since 2022—a 2.7% plunge led by tech giants—has crystallized a tectonic shift in global markets. As momentum stocks like $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ and $Palantir (PLTR.US)$ cratered (down 10% and 15%, respectively, on Monday), Citigroup's latest Global Macro Strategy report, "A Pause in US Exceptionalism," is gaining traction. The message is clear: Investors are rewriting playbooks to navigate what one trader ...

CPI data falls short of expectations: Is a market recovery in sight?

Phil Dunn

Feb 1 15:35

Weekly Trading Report (5th Week Jan)

A Quick Review of my Trading Activities in this week ( 27 - 31 Jan 2025 ).
Market Overview
- The surprise success of China's DeepSeek R1 reasoning model shocked the entire AI world, sending chip stocks tumbling, with Nvidia fell 17% on Monday.
- China's DeepSeek, a free and open source model, is challenging US dominance in AI. It reportedly achieves similar performance to ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost, using fewer and less advanced Nvidia chips.
- The Fede...

AI transformation looms: Which direction to focus?

Phil Dunn

Jan 27 19:56

Quick Portfolio Update (Monday 27 Jan)

The AI bubble could be starting to burst after the launch of China's DeepSeek, which achieved unprecedented success and caused an earthquake among US AI giants, especially the 'Magnificent 7'.
DeepSeek trained its AI models using less advanced Nvidia chips, with far fewer chips and at a much lower cost, achieving similar performance to ChatGPT.
Should AI giants continue to spend hundreds of billions on AI development, or should they prioritize building AI us...

AI transformation looms: Which direction to focus?

Phil Dunn

Jan 19 02:59

Weekly Trading Report (3rd Week Jan)

A Quick Review of my Trading Activities in this week ( 13 - 17 Jan 2025 ).
Market Overview
- Stock markets rebounded following the release of good PPI and CPI data.
- As the US 10-year Treasury yield retreated from its peak, it helped push stock markets.
- The strong earning reports from major US banks also boosted market sentiment.
- Once Trump takes office next week, his new policies and orders (whether positive or negative) could significantly impact stock ...

Trump 2.0 Era: How will global markets evolve?

nerdbull1669

Jan 10 10:37

Position Ourselves With Defensive ETFs During Market Correction

When the stock market is in a correction, some investors consider ETFs that track the S&P 500 or the total stock market. Others may look for biotech or tech stocks.
Market corrections, characterized by a significant decline in stock prices, can be unsettling for even the most seasoned investors. However, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) offer a versatile toolkit to help navigate these turbulent periods.
There are a few things we need to...

Surf the ETF wave: Master the market with wisdom & ease!

Phil Dunn

Dec 22, 2024 01:00

Review of the very harsh 3rd week Dec

Devastating Crash of $Novo-Nordisk A/S (NVO.US)$ and Strong Rebound of $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ on Black Friday.
I made a difficult but crucial decision on Friday to sell off losing positions at pre-market which were moving downtrend so badly like $Novo-Nordisk A/S (NVO.US)$ , $D.R. Horton (DHI.US)$ , $Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII.US)$ , $MarketAxess (MKTX.US)$ . Especially obesity drug giant NVO which collapsed 25% at pre-market after disappointing trial results o...

Powell says no hurry for Fed rate cuts, how will you adjust your investment strategy?

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