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The Federal Reserve's policy of keeping interest rates higher for a longer period could potentially have several effects on buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies: 1. **Cost of Capital**: BNPL companies often rely on borrowing to fund their operations and offer financing to consumers. When interest rates are higher, the cost of borrowing increases for these...

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George Soros' theory of the boom-bust cycle, often intertwined with his concept of reflexivity, offers a unique perspective on how markets behave. Here's a breakdown: 1. Boom-Bust Cycle: Soros argues that markets tend to experience self-reinforcing cycles of overconfidence and pessimism. In a boom phase, rising prices generate positive expectations, attracting...

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There are opportunities in the market to make money regardless of direction! If it sounds crazy to you, you must educate yourself about the market! Several types of option trades can potentially generate benefits without betting on the direction of the underlying asset (e.g., stock price). However, it's important to remember that no strategy guarantees profit,...

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The geopolitics of the Middle East have long been intertwined with oil, given the region's significant reserves and their strategic importance to the global economy. Here's a breakdown of some key points: 1. Oil Reserves: The Middle East holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, with countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, and the UAE possessing...

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This week of January 29th to February 4th, 2024, the following Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) companies have scheduled earnings releases: Tuesday, January 30th: McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Wednesday, January 31st: Boeing Company (BA) Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Thursday, February...

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Brace yourselves, investors, for a wild ride next week. Strap in for a one-two punch of market-moving events that could send stocks spinning like roulette wheels. In the red corner, we have the highly anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday, followed by Chair Jerome Powell's press conference. In the blue corner, a heavyweight lineup...

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Tesla's EV Throne: Secure, But Stock Stumbles as AI Spotlight Shines Elsewhere Tesla, the undisputed king of the electric vehicle (EV) castle, faces a curious predicament. While its Model Y and X reign supreme on the roads, its stock ticker, TSLA, takes a drubbing in the market. The culprit? A spotlight shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), with Nvidia...

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cyclical and seasonal patterns are recurring fluctuations observed in time series data like stock prices, but they differ in some key aspects: Periodicity: Seasonality: Occurs at a fixed and known period, usually related to the calendar year. Common examples include monthly, quarterly, or yearly fluctuations. Cycles: Have an unfixed and unknown period. Their...

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The correlation between the DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) and other asset classes can be complex and dynamic, but here's a general overview: Gold: Generally, DXY and gold have an inverse relationship. This means when the DXY strengthens (dollar appreciates), gold prices tend to decrease. Conversely, when the DXY weakens, gold prices often increase. This relationship...

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Spotting Market Reversals: Evening Doji Star and Three Black Crows In the ever-churning ocean of financial markets, traders navigate treacherous waters armed with their knowledge and technical analysis tools. Among these tools, candlestick patterns serve as lighthouses, guiding traders toward potential turning points in price movements. Today, we'll explore two...

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Trend is often a variable related to the time frame in a dataset, but it's not always an explicit variable itself. Here's a breakdown of how trend and time interact in data analysis: 1. Trend as a General Direction: Trend, in a broader sense, refers to the general direction or pattern of change in a variable over time. It doesn't necessarily have to be a...

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The best trading year for QQQ ever: Let's look at some statistics: Of 249 trading days, only 141 (56.62%) were closed above the previous day's close! Of 52 trading days, only 35 (67.30%) were closed above the previous week's close! Now, you have a better understanding of Peter Lynch's quote: “You're going to make mistakes. If you're terrific in this...

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This title is crazy enough for ordinary traders to be dismissed and not read! Yes, it is possible to remove the direction from trading by using directional neutral strategies. These strategies are designed to profit from both up and down markets, regardless of the overall trend. One common directional neutral strategy is to pair trade. This involves taking two...

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Jim Simons said: "We have three criteria: If it's publicly traded, liquid and amenable to modeling, we trade it." This quote is from an interview with Simons in 2000. The three criteria he mentioned are the basic requirements for any asset that Renaissance Technologies would consider trading. Publicly traded means that the asset can be bought and sold on a...

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Price action at the lower border of an upward channel has a higher chance of moving upward than price action at the upper border of a downward channel. This is because an upward channel is formed by higher highs and higher lows, which indicates an uptrend. When the price reaches the lower border of the channel, it finds support at a previous level and is more...

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The trading value of the 5078 stock tickers traded in the 6088 billion USD. Hence, the trading value of the top 10 tickers with the highest dollar value of trading was 1811 billion USD, almost 29.75% of all circulated dollars in the market. The fact that the top 10 tickers account for almost 29.75% of all trading value is a sign of market inefficiency. This...

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In this article, you will see the comparison between the different stages of EV and AI bubbles! Post-Pandemic Bubble: TSLA, NIO, WKHS: Bubble Burst: TSLA experienced +50, while NIO went Down -30% and WKHS went down -80%: TSLA bubble burst: February 18, 2021: I published this article The market front-runner industry (EV makers)seems exhausted ..! ...

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Daily: at the bottom of a bearish channel Weekly breaking below the support line strongly Monthly: lower highs and lower lows for 3 months in a row! this pattern was only seen during the 2022 bearish market in the post-pandemic era! Conclusion: It is highly likely that we are moving toward a bearish market and any upward move should be considered temporary The...