Options Action with Bill Fanter

Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.As the holiday week descends, Bill provides a simple reminder that is addressed at the very top of the episode. Past the trading philosophy around this week – Bill dives into SPY, QQQ, as usual and some individual names that may be familiar – as well as some check-ins on tech and retail.🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Intro0:25 - Economic news2:45 - SPY and QQQ3:59 - Apple4:37 - Amazon and Google5:51 - All-time highs with Tesla, Meta sell-off7:36 - Pushing up with Nvidia8:43 - Broadcom, Oracle, Palantir10:53 - Retailers13:01 - Starbucks and Home depot

Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.This week’s Watchlist breaks down the biggest market catalysts as well as jobs data and retail sales Tuesday, CPI and jobless claims. We cover how to use futures and the VIX to set bias, why tech looks softer while financials stay firm, and the exact kind of levels and range setups we’re watching (including when a straightforward call/put makes sense vs. a neutral, “stay-in-the-channel” play).0:00 - Introduction0:34 - Economic news3:46 - SPY5:16 - QQQ, hitting all-time highs, futures data7:27 - Apple and Amazon9:10 - Microsoft9:35 - Google coming off all-time highs11:05 - Tesla and META13:29 - Some weakness with Nvidia14:13 - Broadcom and AMD15:35 - Palantir16:41 - Bitcoin and Microstrategy18:18 - Robinhood and Oracle19:51 - Retailers22:08 - Starbucks23:14 - Episode wrap-up

Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.FOMC week is here. Bill lays out the data that matters (JOLTS, jobless claims, Wednesday’s rate decision), why options traders may want to sit out until after Powell, and the key charts he’s watching into year-end: SPY/QQQ at/near ATHs, mega-cap levels, and this week’s earners (LULU, COST, RH, ORCL). Clean levels, clear plans. Let’s trade smart.🎯 In this episode0:00 - Intro0:21 - Economic news3:15 - Earnings4:16 - SPY5:28 - QQQ6:46 - Apple and Amazon9:04 - Microsoft, Google10:57 - Tesla and META12:25 - NVIDIA and AMD14:06 - Palantir15:14 - LuLu Lemon16:41 - Costco18:22 - Restoration Hardware19:27 - Oracle and closing thoughts🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist

Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.Bill runs through the week’s market movers, PMI/ISM on Monday, Powell/Bowman headlines, ADP and jobless claims midweek, then Friday’s big trio: personal income/spending and PCE, plus consumer sentiment and credit trends. On earnings, watch Dollar Tree, Macy’s, Salesforce, Kroger, DocuSign, and Ulta. Then it’s charts and trade levels: SPY’s sprint toward highs, tech’s gap-fill setup, and specific reads on Apple, Amazon, and more. 🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Intro0:18 - Episode beginning0:35 - Economic news3:17 - Earnings calendar4:13 - SPY and QQQ5:59 - Apple and Amazon6:48 - Microsoft lagging7:23 - Google continuing to surge8:22 - META9:25 - Back and forth w/ Tesla10:08 - Nvidia and AMD12:15 - Palantir and Microstrategy13:18 - Robinhood13:58 - Closing thoughts🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist

Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.We break down the key earnings (Zoom, Dell, Alibaba, Kohl’s, Best Buy), the macro slate (retail sales, PPI, jobless claims, durable goods), and why low holiday volume means skip Friday. Bill also explains how Bitcoin leverage unwound and bled into equities, then maps levels and setups on SPY/QQQ plus Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Google, Tesla, Nvidia, AMD, and why to steer clear of the froth. Stick around for a couple of money-saving tool deals at the end.🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Intro0:18 - Some key earnings1:29 - Economic news4:32 - The low-down on Bitcoin9:34 - SPY and Nvidia’s earnings impact11:23 - QQQ12:08 - Apple, Amazon14:25 - Microsoft and META16:09 - Google right back up16:49 - Relative weakness with Tesla?17:44 - Nvidia and AMD20:33 - OKLO, QBTS dealing with more damage21:39 - Palantir and Microstrategy24:30 - Wrap-up and two deals you should know about..🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist

Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode we dive right back into some valuable data that is coming out very soon – namely, jobs numbers, the trade deficit and some more earnings to watch out for!🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Introduction0:19 - Economic data and news4:32 - More earnings5:28 - SPY7:04 - QQQ8:35 - Palantir10:14 - AMD11:21 - SMCI12:25 - Disney13:39 - McDonalds14:53 - Apple and their plan for A.I.15:38 - Amazon🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email

Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode, we have some earnings coming up that are going to provide a lot of insight into how Q3 will be shaping up in these closing weeks. Additionally, we explore the hotly contested job numbers, forecast consumer confidence and look at a whole slew of stocks. With UPS finding its stride will its share price continue to rise? Could a potential sell-off be on the horizon for Microsoft? Tune in to get the info you need to navigate this volatility with confidence.🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlistETFs and Stocks Mentioned:SPY, QQQUPS, Carvana, CoinbaseRoblox, Microstrategy, SoFiStarbucks, Microsoft, AmazonApple, Exxon, CVX🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Introduction0:41 - Economic news2:21 - Focusing in on the jobs numbers, income + spending5:27 - Earnings6:22 - ETFs, starting with SPY7:11 - UPS finding its stride8:29 - Meta10:03 - Carvana’s resurgence11:13 - Coinbase and other coin-based companies12:03 - Roblox, Microstrategy and SoFi15:23 - Starbucks16:25 - Microsoft and a potential sell-off?17:28 - Apple and Amazon19:38 - Oil & Exxon Oil20:31 - CVX📬 Get Early Access: Want this analysis before the market moves? Subscribe to the free email version of The Weekly Watch List for early access every Sunday → https://www.billfanter.com/📅 Next Episode: Live trading resumes Monday at 6:00 a.m. ET — see you there.

Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode, we dive into some good and bad news: as some economic uncertainty still looms, while positive trends continue for QQQ, and others.Additionally, we take a look at the newest Fed Chair drama, break down why Intel continues to be a dog, and some other tips when looking at macro trends and price levels.🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlistETFs and Stocks Mentioned:SPY, QQQAMD, Apple, Google, Amazon, TeslaEnphase Energy, IntelAirlines and American Airlines🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Introduction0:19 - Economic news5:01 - Being patient with SPY6:13 - Uptrends with QQQ8:02 - AMD10:21 - Not exactly bearish on APPLE11:24 - Little bit of traction for GOOGLE12:31 - Back and forth w/ AMAZON13:39 - Looking at earnings with TESLA15:19 - INTEL16:09 - Enphase Energy17:04 - American Airlines18:14 - Closing thoughts📬 Get Early Access: Want this analysis before the market moves? Subscribe to the free email version of The Weekly Watch List for early access every Sunday → https://www.billfanter.com/📅 Next Episode: Live trading resumes Monday at 6:00 a.m. ET — see you there.

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Welcome back to another edition of Bill Fanter's Weekly Watchlist!This week, Bill takes a look at some economic reports that are slated to be released soon as well as an overview of what the market is looking for as the 'Big Beautiful Bill' moves forward and tariff talks continue.Additionally, Bill takes a look at some stocks he's focusing on as well as the price levels he's looking for.(SPY, QQQ, NVDA, AAPL, GOOGL, NFLX, META, AMZN, LEN, TOL, DHI, BA, DAL, UAL, AAL, JPM, WFC, C, BAC)Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:28 - Economic News2:51 - Taking a look at SPY4:13 - QQQ5:20 - APPLE thinks A.I.6:13 - AMAZON’S key movements8:21 - New opportunities with TESLA10:01 - NVIDIA and AMD11:19 - Casinos and BBB, WYNN13:01 - Las Vegas Sands and Draftkings14:12 - PALANTIR, COINBASE and BBB15:59 - Banks (and why you should steer clear)18:01 - Episode wrap-upCONNECT WITH BILLWebsite: https://www.billfanter.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfanter/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillFanter

📈 Weekly Watch List: Rate Cuts, Regional Banks & Market Breakouts | June 30, 2025Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode, we dive into what traders and investors need to know as we close out Q2 and head into a shortened Fourth of July trading week.From economic indicators and FOMC speculation to sector rotations and top tech setups — Bill breaks down the key charts, catalysts, and catch-up trades to watch.🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube?Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → [Link in description]🎯 In this episode:Macro Moves:What this week’s job data, PMI, and unemployment numbers tell us about the Fed’s next move on interest rates.SPY & QQQ Analysis:All-time highs, key Fibonacci levels, and what Friday’s tariff-driven selloff and recovery mean for the week ahead.Sector Spotlight:Why regional banks like PNC, Truist, and US Bank could be the next big catch-up trade — and which one Bill’s betting on.Earnings Radar:What to expect from JPMorgan and the major banks as Q2 earnings approach (plus key July 15 earnings dates to mark).Tech Breakdown:Apple’s reoccurring trade pattern, Amazon’s silent rally, Google’s bullish consolidation, and Coinbase’s next move.High-Alert Trades:Boeing post-Air India headlines, Palantir profit-taking, and why 6 a.m. live trading is where the real signals start.🛠️ Tools & Tickers Mentioned:SPY, QQQJPMorgan (JPM), Citibank (C), Wells Fargo (WFC)DPST (3x Regional Banks)PNC, Truist, US BankApple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Google (GOOG), Coinbase (COIN), Palantir (PLTR), Boeing (BA)📬 Get Early Access:Want this analysis before the market moves? Subscribe to the free email version of The Weekly Watch List for early access every Sunday → https://www.billfanter.com/📅 Next Episode:Live trading resumes Monday at 6:00 a.m. ET — see you there.