A visual preview | The most anticipated Earnings Reports of the US stock market are here for a big test! Technology giants are making appearances one after another, who will lead the market to continue its wild surge.
Barclays researchers indicate that the consensus expectation of the market shows that, given the poor start to the year, Technology stocks remain the core of the EPS growth for the S&P 500 Index, with large Technology companies expected to have an EPS growth of 24% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Stock market exploration | Performance and stock prices both soar! Citigroup and JPMorgan rise together; tenfold super stocks in ten years! The surgical robot company Intuitive Surgical hits a new historical high.
Fortune out of disaster? Carvana surged nearly 10% overnight. After a previous drop of 11% due to Hindenburg's short selling, Carvana has rebounded over 20% from its recent lows, and yesterday Hindenburg's short selling institution announced its dissolution.
In the fourth quarter, Apple's iPhone shipments in China dropped by 25%, tying for first place in market share with Huawei.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Apple held 17% of the market share in China, shipping a total of 13.1 million iPhones. Huawei's shipments increased by 24%, reaching 12.9 million units, and its market share also reached 17%, tying for first place with Apple.
It is known as a careful selection by USA lawmakers! Technology stocks have once again become the focus of purchases by members of Congress.
① USA Congress members are taking advantage of last month's adjustment in the US Stocks to Buy suitable Technology Stocks at lower prices; ② The ROI of USA lawmakers' stock investments far exceeds the market average, with the portfolios of over 20 lawmakers achieving returns in 2024 that are double that of the S&P 500 Index; ③ An increasing number of people are dissatisfied with the stock Trades of lawmakers, and a new bill to prohibit lawmakers from purchasing individual Stocks is being discussed within Congress.
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Daily Options Tracking | The trading of the quantum computing "meme stock" RGTI is hot, with the Call ratio increasing to 69%; Cryptos concept stock RIOT has an implied volatility of 105%, and multiple call options have made profits of 2 times.
On the previous trading day, NVIDIA rose over 3%, with an Options Chain volume of 2.91 million contracts, and Calls accounted for 64.1%; on the Options Chain, bulls have the advantage, with the highest volume for calls expiring tomorrow at a strike price of $135, reaching 0.153 million contracts, and open interest at 0.084 million contracts; followed by calls expiring tomorrow at a strike price of $140, reaching 0.12 million contracts, with open interest of 0.126 million contracts; both call options saw premiums increase by over 100%.
The dollar rises, and everything else falls! Investors, please fasten your seatbelts.
The rapid appreciation of the US dollar may jeopardize the latest Earnings Reports season for US stocks and create greater obstacles for overseas economies and financial markets.
Decision Analysis: The US dollar suffers a devastating blow! The yen suddenly rebounds, and Gold strongly rises above 2700.
On Thursday (January 16), Asian stock markets rose, following Wall Street, while the dollar weakened due to the slowdown in core inflation in the USA, keeping the market's focus on expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates. Meanwhile, the yen rose to its highest level in a month due to expectations of interest rate hikes.
Microsoft's CEO talks with Trump and Musk: spending 80 billion dollars to build AI Datacenters.
① Microsoft CEO Nadella met with Trump and Musk to discuss AI and cybersecurity issues; ② According to a statement from Microsoft, the company is committed to investing 80 billion USD in AI Datacenters, with over 50 billion USD allocated for the USA; ③ Microsoft President Smith expressed hope that the Trump administration would not impose strict regulations on AI, emphasizing the need for a pragmatic export control policy in the USA.
The electric vehicle market is becoming increasingly crowded, and the Tesla Cybertruck has also started to offer discounts.
① Starting this week, Tesla will offer discounts on the Cybertruck, with savings of up to approximately 2,600 USD; ② Although this model became the fifth best-selling electric vehicle in the USA in 2024, its high price and frequent recalls have hindered growth; ③ The delivery volume of the Cybertruck in the fourth quarter may only be between 9,000 and 12,000 units, far from the official target of "over 1 million units."
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After a significant rise in the U.S. stock market, is a pullback still the best opportunity to enter?
In 2025, investors may welcome a good opportunity to "get on board."
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The probability of the Bank of Japan raising interest rates next week has greatly increased! "Trump" has become the only variable.
According to sources, officials at the Bank of Japan generally believe that the likelihood of an interest rate hike next week has significantly increased, provided that Donald Trump taking office in the White House does not trigger too many negative surprises.
The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia will introduce Google Pay into its national payment system this year.
① Google Pay has launched in Saudi Arabia to meet local market demands; ② Google Pay allows users to shop easily in stores, apps, and online.
Wells Fargo & Co proclaimed: The US stock market is about to welcome a "Buy on the dip" opportunity!
Over the past two years, the US Stock market has repeatedly hit new highs. Wells Fargo & Co pointed out that those investors still waiting on the sidelines might find attractive entry points in 2025.
unexpected drop in Apple smartphone shipments in China by 25% in Q4.
① According to Canalys data, in 2024, the Smart Phone shipment volume in mainland China will be 0.285 billion units, an increase of 4% year-on-year, ending a two-year decline trend. ② In Q4 of last year, Apple phone shipments fell dramatically by 25% year-on-year, while domestic brands like Xiaomi and OPPO saw significant increases in shipments. ③ It is expected that by 2025, the Smart Phone shipment volume in mainland China will exceed 0.29 billion units, with a year-on-year growth of over 1.7%.
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