This Mining Stock…
MP Materials (MP) just jumped more than 50% in one session after announcing a huge deal with the U.S. government.
Playing the Odds with Support and Resistance
Support and resistance levels matter — a lot. If the underlying’s stuck in a range, neutral setups like long calendars can be a great fit.
Markets Will Watch THIS
SPY was flat (-0.06%) today but big things coming, including the start of earnings season next week.
Dude! Where’s My Catalytic Converter?
The market was down 0.75% to start the week as tariff tension’s heat up again.
Guess What You’re Getting?
Happy 4th of July! Another all-time high for the S&P 500… that’s four in a row.
The Energy Un-Crisis
The U.S.’s broad spectrum energy sector is having a moment…and it’s a good one.
Rate Cuts on the Way?
The Fed is sounding more dovish, and futures are showing increased odds of a rate cut by September.
Best Theta Tip
Markets hit new all-time highs today with SPY at 617.85 (+0.4%)—but the real story? Theta decay’s speeding up thanks to the 4th of July market schedule.
Goldilocks Day
Today felt like one of those “Goldilocks” days—GDP slightly down, PCE a tad hot, but durable goods orders and jobless claims came in strong.
What to Do When a Stock Trades Sideways
What do you do when a stock just trades sideways? Covered calls can be a great move.
Why Stocks Will Go Up
Markets closed strong today—S&P 500 up 1.1%—driven by two big themes: easing tensions with Iran and anticipation around the “Big Beautiful Bill” that could mean massive government spending and tax cuts.
So Far, So Good…
SPY closed up nearly 1% today—relief rally after Iran’s “warning shot” caused no casualties at a U.S. base. Geopolitics cooled, and the market liked it.
Trading Low Volume Pockets and Gaps
When markets break out of consolidation, they often do so with force—leaving behind low-volume pockets, or “volume voids.”
Trading Vol Spikes
The S&P 500 dropped 0.85%, and it’s clear traders are nervous about what’s happening with Iran, so let’s talk trading volatility spikes.
I Am Cautious
The S&P 500 popped 0.9% today as fears over a wider conflict with Iran eased—but don’t let that lull you into complacency.
Mine Your Business
The S&P closed up today, but so did the VIX (not typical). More interesting: Bloomberg reports the Trump team is trying to fast-track U.S. rare earth mining using Cold War-era powers.
Take Advantage of Holiday IV Skews
When the market’s closed mid-week, IV levels can dip for the shorter week. That opens up a play for time spreads.
Trump’s Reason
Trump may want to replace Powell at the Fed (per Bloomberg)—but why? Maybe it’s about pushing rates lower to weaken the dollar and improve trade terms.
Buy It and Buy It?
The S&P 500 closed pretty flat today—up just about 0.1%—but that’s within 2% of its all-time high. Not bad, considering there’s still no formal trade deal on the table… just a little “hopeium” and some chatter out of London.
Pullbacks I Expected
The market was off a touch today—S&P down 0.4%—but a few overvalued names I’ve been talking about dropped even more.
Trade Location and Timing
Spotting a breakout before it happens? That’s where edge comes from.
