Hey 5-Star Traders! Last week I introduced Mary Ellen McGonagle, and she had some fantastic insights into some timely higher-yielding stocks that are an excellent hedge against inflation in the current market. She touched on areas such as Utilities, Consumer Staples, and REIT stocks that have successfully been able to pass along increased prices to … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, I joined CNBC’s “The Exchange” to talk about earnings destruction candidates. What does the “earnings destruction” pattern look like? This is the pattern that appears when a ticker is more likely to fall going into earnings, due to a lack of earnings anticipation. This can occur both pre-earnings, while the ticker is … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, Last week, the indexes, particularly the Nasdaq (QQQ) were holding up above the 50-period simple moving average on the daily chart. This is a key, line in the sand, as it can often be an excellent buy location on a dip. However, I always tell traders to exhibit caution at this level … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader! Traders continue to ask me what this market volatility means for their portfolios, and how they should position in light of interest rate hikes, inflation, earnings season, and more. Well, I’ve got a treat for you, as I’ve asked one of my very esteemed colleagues, Mary Ellen McGonagle to step in for … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, We’ve entered April, and that means bank earnings are coming up soon. Bank earnings are critical because these set the tone for earnings season as a whole. When bank earnings go badly, it sends a shockwave through the market. Here is a screenshot of JPMorgan (JPM) in the “Hot Zone.” There are … Read more
Earlier this week I joined CNBC’s “The Exchange” to discuss which tickers were on my list – as well as which were not! Check out my watchlist below: 1) Datadog (DDOG) – Buy Reasons for DDOG: -Cyber security in focus / geopolitical issues shining a spotlight / growing industry group set to continue expanding -This … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, As we approach April, pre-earnings trades will continue to be my primary focus. We have entered the “Hot Zone” in many primary technology tickers, including Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), and Facebook (FB) as I discussed in Tuesday’s webinar. Next week, traders should be on the lookout for companies reporting at the end … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, Not many things are guaranteed when it comes to Mr. Market. We can’t count on its behavior or which way sentiment will sway. However, we can predict one major catalyst: Earnings Season. We are entering that season right now, which is why I hosted a webinar last night, where I discussed why … Read more
As we enter the second quarter of the year, earnings season is right around the corner! Catch my free webinar (posted below) where I share my action plan for pre-earnings, earnings, and post-earning moves. Web Replay – 2022 Q1 DS – Critical Must-Know Options Opportunities
Hey 5-Star Trader, It may seem like earnings season is still weeks away, and while the actual reports themselves don’t pick up speed until mid-April, the tradeable opportunities start right now! Core companies, including Microsoft (MSFT), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan (JPM), and more are already in what I like to call the “Hot Zone” – the … Read more