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Markets enter a pivotal validation week following Chair Powell’s dovish Jackson Hole pivot that sent stocks surging to near-record highs, with the Dow climbing 1.89% to a fresh record 45,631.74 and the S&P 500 gaining 1.52% to close just points shy of its all-time peak at 6,466.91. Powell’s signal that the Fed is prepared to […]

Sometimes the best trades come on the choppiest days when others are hesitant to act. Our recent $MSFT put trade on August 18th demonstrated how recognizing technical shifts and managing risk effectively can generate solid returns even when broader markets are struggling for direction. This trade on the 515 puts expiring August 22nd showcased the

Markets enter a pivotal Fed-focused week with the S&P 500 adding another 0.9% to scale new peaks, driven by near-certain September rate cut expectations despite conflicting inflation signals that highlight the complex policy challenges facing Chair Powell. Wednesday’s FOMC minutes and Friday’s Jackson Hole speech represent critical inflection points as markets grapple with 99.9% September

Markets enter a critical inflation-focused week riding momentum from last week’s robust 2.4% S&P 500 recovery that brought indices back to all-time highs, demonstrating remarkable resilience amid summer liquidity constraints and mounting geopolitical tensions. Tuesday’s CPI and Thursday’s PPI releases take center stage as investors assess whether tariff-driven price pressures will derail Fed rate cut

What Is “Lotto Friday”? “Lotto Friday” refers to trading strategies involving zero days to expiration (0DTE) options – contracts that expire on the same day they’re traded. The name “lotto” is deliberately chosen because, like lottery tickets, these trades offer the possibility of large gains but carry an extremely high probability of total loss. These

Markets enter a critical recovery week following Friday’s sharp -1.6% S&P 500 futures decline—the steepest drop in over two months—triggered by a devastating jobs report revealing only 106,000 payrolls added over three months and Amazon’s 8% earnings plunge. With warning lights flashing across sentiment indicators, extreme positioning metrics, and volatility controls, the week ahead focuses

Markets prepare for a defining week as the S&P 500 extends its historic run with five consecutive record closes, surpassing 6,300 for the first time, while the Nasdaq breaks through 21,000 amid four record sessions this week. Sunday’s breakthrough US-EU trade framework agreement—featuring 15% tariffs instead of the threatened 30%—removes a major risk overhang as

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Markets enter a pivotal week with fresh momentum following the S&P 500 and Nasdaq’s latest all-time highs, driven by balanced economic data and stronger-than-expected Q2 earnings results. With 61% of reporting companies beating analyst expectations by more than a standard deviation—well above the historical average of 48%—earnings season continues to provide fundamental support despite lingering

Markets begin a critical week facing fresh trade tensions and a pivotal earnings season test. The S&P 500 managed to post new all-time highs last week despite underlying market heaviness, with the index down 0.28% for the week while showing sector rotation into Energy (+2.41%) and Industrials (+0.52%). President Trump’s latest tariff salvo—announcing 30% rates