Salesforce (CRM) reported weaker earnings, raising concerns about its competitiveness against AI. As job growth slows, a potential Federal Reserve rate cut could benefit stocks, bonds and the U.S. Dollar -- not to mention the housing and banking sectors. With the NFL season starting, sportsbooks anticipate a record year for betting, projecting an 8% increase to around $30 billion. Finally, volatility in the market is decreasing, possibly leading to higher equity prices.
Gold (GC) and silver (SI) have surged recently, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts. Kraft Heinz (KHC) announced plans to dissolve its merger, aiming to refocus on grocery and sauce businesses after failing to achieve anticipated growth. Meanwhile, crude oil (CL) rose over 2% amid speculation about potential OPEC+ supply cuts. The week ahead features the non-farm payroll report, which may significantly impact market sentiments. Key financial metrics indicate a weak equity market as traders remain cautious ahead of economic indicators.
In this episode of "Engineering the Trade," Jermal Chandler discusses market conditions following NVIDIA's earnings and highlights the upcoming jobs report as key for the Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts. With the S&P 500 and other indices remaining near highs, he notes a low-volatility environment, particularly with the VIX around 15. Chandler shares his trading thoughts on CRM (Salesforce) and considers entering a Zebra options strategy post-earnings. He also discusses recent trades on gold (GC) and shares insights into his market positions amid fluctuating volatility.
The discussion on today's Engineering the Trade centers around recent economic indicators, particularly the GDP report, which indicates resilient consumer spending despite concerns over tariffs. NVIDIA (NVDA) reported earnings amid uncertainties in China, leading to a flat stock performance. Tesla (TSLA) faces challenges with declining European sales. Jermal shares thoughts on hurricane damage statistics in light of Hurricane Katrina's twentieth anniversary and highlights a low-volatility trading environment, emphasizing the importance of consumer discretionary spending in the current market landscape.
Apple (AAPL) is seeking AI enhancements for Siri to remain competitive and is set to launch new products, including the iPhone 17, on September 9. Meanwhile, Nvidia (NVDA) is gearing up for earnings, with an expected move of 6%, lower than its historical average. The market appears subdued, with volatility in contango. Additionally, ongoing geopolitical tensions may impact Nvidia's revenue from China, heightening interest in alternative positions tied to the tech sector.
In this episode of "Engineering the Trade," Jermal Chandler welcomes Josh Fabian as they discuss the recent lack of volatility in the markets, particularly following a significant upward movement in the S&P 500 (SPX) after the Jackson Hole meeting. They analyze the lack of follow-through in market momentum, particularly absent on Monday. The conversation shifts to NVIDIA's (NVDA) upcoming earnings report amid low volatility in the market, and the challenges of finding attractive trades in a generally stagnant environment. They also touch on the intersection of option trading and sports betting.
On today's Engineering the Trade, Jermal Chandler delves into Walmart's (WMT) recent earnings results compared to Target (TGT), emphasizing the stark differences in their business strategies amid ongoing tariff challenges. He also outlines what to expect from Chair Powell's upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole event and its potential implications for market dynamics. Moreover, Jermal touches upon Zoom's (ZM) upcoming earnings and its evolving competitive landscape. Tune in for insights on these pivotal developments!
Intel (INTC) received a $2 billion investment from SoftBank, signaling its potential resurgence amid ongoing tariff discussions. Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) faced setbacks in a weight loss trial, raising questions about its market viability. Target (TGT) is set to report earnings after struggling with flat sales and missed estimates for ten consecutive quarters. The ongoing volatility in the markets reflects broader trends,
Terawolf (WOLF) is experiencing significant movement due to increased interest from Google (GOOGL), prompting discussions about potential trades. Lilly (LLY) is planning a bond offering to bolster cash reserves amid concerns over market volatility. Solar stocks (TAN) are also on the rise due to recent legislative changes, capturing the attention of market participants. Given the current low volatility environment, traders are advised to maintain a cautious approach and consider small, strategic trades as September could bring increased activity.
In this episode of Engineering the Trade, hosts Jermal Chandler and guest Errol Coleman discuss various trading strategies and positions. Errol shares his focus on recent NASDAQ-centric (QQQ). Jermal talks about a zebra spread on UnitedHealth Group (UNH). Jermal then spends time analyzing the UPS (UPS) position, highlighting potential dividend impacts and the importance of managing portfolio risk. The conversation shifts to market volatility, with insights on trading currencies like the Euro (6E) and the dynamics affecting options trading strategies.
The discussion focuses on the recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report, indicating ongoing inflation trends and market reactions. Jermal is cautious about trading, holding cash while seeking opportunities. Jermal then delves into specific stock analysis, including Oracle (ORCL), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), and Eli Lilly (LLY), suggesting various options strategies like calendar call spreads and zebra trades. The conversation also touches on gold (GLD) and silver (SLV) performance amid a strengthening dollar and explores potential trades in other sectors, including UPS.
Markets responded positively to recent inflation data, with the S&P 500 seeing a significant upward movement. Key discussions focused on the AI sector, including Perplexity's offer to Google's and Anthropic's peace offering to the U.S. government for its AI agent Claude. Earnings announcements, notably from CoreWeave (CRWV) and Cava (CAVA), were highlighted as potential trading opportunities. The volatility landscape suggests limited high-volatility trading options with subdued implied volatility across major indices. Traders are encouraged to reassess positions and consider strategic plays as the market evolves.
In today's episode, Jermal Chandler and Josh Fabian discuss NVIDIA's (NVDA) significant financial sacrifice to maintain business ties with China amid ongoing tariff negotiations. They analyze upcoming inflation reports and their potential impact on market reactions, as well as the expected move for the S&P 500. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of streaming services, particularly with Disney bundling its offerings to compete in the sports arena. Jermal and Josh both emphasize the need for caution as they navigate the market in light of these developments.
AMD (AMD) is set to announce earnings, anchoring a busy earnings day, as ongoing tariff discussions impact the semiconductor sector. The conversation highlights the shift towards direct-to-consumer streaming services across various companies like CBS (PARA) and ESPN (DIS). Attention is also drawn to the volatility in markets influenced by economic data and tariffs. Notable earnings to watch include Rivian (RIVN), Snap (SNAP), and Uber (UBER). The discussion encourages caution with trades and highlights the importance of monitoring expected market movements.
In today’s episode of From Theory to Practice, Jim Schultz review his winning trades on Caterpillar (CAT), which rallied despite initially dropping hard on the earnings release, and Palantir (PLTR), where Dr. Jim opts to remain in the position since it still has 45 DTE. For tonight and tomorrow morning, he looks at an Expected Move Butterfly to the upside in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and a simple Long Put Spread to the downside in Disney (DIS).
In this episode of Options Trading Concepts Live, the hosts discuss current market conditions, noting six consecutive down days and heightened volatility. They highlight the implications of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, particularly their effect on various sectors, including live cattle futures (LE). Factors like the New World Screw Worm and Brazilian beef tariffs are driving prices higher despite seasonal trends. The team shares insights on their trades in live cattle, corn, and natty gas, while also addressing viewer questions about options strategies.
Liz and Jenny discuss current market conditions, particularly focusing on options trading strategies for earnings reports. They analyze positions in HIMSS (HIMS), SMCI, SNAP, and Rivian, deliberating on potential opportunities and risk management. The discussion covers various trading strategies, including big lizards and spike lizards, while noting that the market is slow due to seasonal factors. The hosts emphasize the importance of trading small and managing buying power effectively.
In today's session, the speakers expressed that even if volatility increased, and bonds remained flat so far in 2025. The discussion shifted to TLT, emphasizing that implied volatility outpaced historical volatility 95% of the time this year, indicating well-priced expectations in bond trading. The speakers highlighted the effectiveness of short premium strategies in TLT, noting that consistent strategies could yield positive results despite the lack of significant price movement.