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What Is an Iron Condor in Options Trading? Key Insights for Beginners
Written By John Lindahl In our last article, we discussed the four types of Vertical Spread trades. Today we are discussing the combination of the two credit trades, a bull put and a bear call, which when combined formulate an Iron Condor. Iron Condor trades are used when the outlook of an equity is neutral or in layman’s [...]
Nvidia Surges Ahead of Rivals, But Is it Time to Buy Ahead of Earnings?
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) have been climbing higher as the company gears up for its highly anticipated earnings report this week. Despite a slight dip in recent weeks, Nvidia’s stock has remained a favorite among investors due to its dominant position in the AI and chip industries. The stock has had its fair share of volatility, with investors eyeing [...]
Super Micro Soars 27% After New Auditor Appointment and Compliance Plan Submission: Is It Time to Buy?
Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) surged an impressive 27% on Tuesday, reaching a two-week high, after the company announced it had hired a new auditor and submitted a plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements. The company’s stock had been struggling following a series of challenges, including delays in filing financial reports and a potential delisting risk. [...]
Tesla Stock Surges 7% Following Trump’s Transition Team Plans to Ease Self-Driving Regulations: Should You Buy TSLA?
Tesla Inc. (TSLA) shares surged 7% Monday morning, following news that President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is working on a federal framework to regulate self-driving vehicles. The news could be a major boost for Tesla’s autonomous driving ambitions, especially with the recent unveiling of Tesla's "Cybercab" prototype. The stock’s rally follows a report from Bloomberg, which indicates that the [...]
Weekly Market Recap: A Rollercoaster Week of Inflation Concerns and Fed Signals
Monday: Last week started on a positive note with key economic data looming later in the week. The Dow rose by 0.7%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both gained 0.1%. Investors were cautiously optimistic, but the market remained focused on the data set to be released later in the week. Tuesday: Sentiment shifted as concerns over the upcoming [...]
Dealing With Reality
Written by: Angela Akers What a difference a week makes! Last week, the Trump Rally was running hot, and the indexes were hitting highs. This week, economists and the talking heads began discussing “Trumpflation” again and the mood changed drastically. If you recall, “Trumpflation” was a term that was coined leading up to the 2016 election; derived from concerns [...]