Important: Please Watch!
Nvidia announced a $5B investment in Intel. Not a takeover, just a stake. Why would the leader in chips put money into a competitor?
On My Radar
The market started off hot this morning but fizzled out fast. Here’s what’s on my radar.
This Stock Is an Option
The U.S. is looking to build a strategic uranium reserve and expand nuclear power. That’s good news for uranium miners like Energy Fuels (UUUU) and Cameco (CCJ).
CPI; OPEN, NVDA & ORCL
SPY closed at 657.63 (+0.8%), a new all-time high. But CPI was hotter than expected — not exactly bullish fuel.
Manage Profit and Risk Using Trailing Stops
Stop loss orders are used to set risk. They can also be used to manage profitable trades with an order type known as a “trailing stop.”
AAPL: 3 Signals
The market was a little lackluster today, but Apple stood out — and not just because of price action. I spotted three signals that tell a “past, present and future” story.
What to Watch
Kicked off the week with a pretty quiet Monday — light volume and no big moves.
But it won’t stay quiet for long. We’ve got PPI Wednesday and CPI Thursday, and then the FOMC meeting just nine days away. Odds favor a 25 bp cut, with a few still betting on 50.
4 Definitions of Option Delta
Knowing what option delta is and what it means for your option position is a key component of a profitable trade. Let’s look at the four main definitions of option delta.
NVDA, SMCI & ASTS
Nvidia and SMCI both saw heavy call credit spreads, including 15,000 trades against SMCI. That’s not exactly bullish sentiment for semiconductors.
Double Divergence!?
I spotted a double RSI divergence last week, and sure enough, we got the pullback today. We also broke below the 21-day moving average, though the market bounced back toward it at the close.
The Flexibility of Average True Range
Average True Range (ATR) is a flexible gauge that can be used to set support/resistance areas, profit targets and risk.
What AI Bubble?
With everyone asking whether we’re in an “AI bubble,” here’s a look at how big players are trading Nvidia.
Pro Move in TSM
The market was quiet today—S&P 500 up 0.4% on low volume. But there was an interesting options trade in Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM).
Two Interesting Trades
A breakdown of two stocks that showed up on MTM’s trade scanners today: Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) and MicroStrategy (MSTR).
PLTR Tip-Off
Palantir is up ~100% over 4 months but testing key levels. Options flow showed a trader betting on PLTR holding $160–165 into next week with a call condor.
Wheelin’ and Dealin’ in AAPL
We’ve been putting the wheel strategy to work in Apple (AAPL). So far, every short put we sold has been bought back at a lower price — keeping the difference.
Scale Tipper for INTC
The U.S. is reportedly exploring a 10% stake in Intel. No governance rights, but still the largest shareholder. That kind of backing—especially with government contracts in play—could reshape how Intel trades against Nvidia.
Don’t Sell
Today’s market? Total snoozer. One of the lowest volume days in six months and barely any movement in the S&P 500. But under the surface, volatility is showing some important clues.
1 of 2 Ways
PPI came in hot—way above expectations—but SPY barely moved & traded on light volume. Could be a buyer’s trap.
Moving Averages Should Match Your Time Frame
Not all moving averages are created equal—and the right one depends on how long you plan to hold your trades.
CPI Bump
CPI landed almost exactly where expected today, and that’s a plus for consumers and for those looking for signs of a possible rate cut.
