Market Trends & Outlook

Presidential Elections And Market Corrections

Presidential elections and market corrections have a long history of companionship. Given the rampant rhetoric between the right and left, such is not surprising. Such is particularly the case over the last two Presidential elections, where polarizing candidates trumped policies.

Is the AI Bubble about to Burst?

Market Matters Presented by Miax Exchange group. Options pros Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland talk about the weeks news, the bubble forming in AI, and trade earnings in CRWD Crowdstrike.

This Is Nuts – An Entire Market Chasing One Stock

I revisited that original post a couple of weeks ago as the market approached its 5000 psychological milestone. Since then, the entire market has surged higher following last week’s earnings report from Nvidia (NVDA). The reason I say “this is nuts” is the assumption that all companies were going to grow earnings and revenue at Nvidia’s rate.

This Is Nuts – An Entire Market Chasing One Stock

I revisited that original post a couple of weeks ago as the market approached its 5000 psychological milestone. Since then, the entire market has surged higher following last week’s earnings report from Nvidia (NVDA). The reason I say “this is nuts” is the assumption that all companies were going to grow earnings and revenue at Nvidia’s rate.

Rising Markets + Rising Volatility = The Perfect Storm

Since the middle of December Stocks and Volatility are higher. Former Option Market Makers turned financial advisors Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland Break down why this is happening. Plus the trade of the week $NVDA. Join us as we delve into the perfect storm of volatility, market upswings, and how to capitalize on it all with NVDA options trading. Learn how to navigate the market using the Spike index and the VIX index to maximize your potential with this powerful combination. Don't get left behind in the storm, start trading smarter today.

Rising Markets + Rising Volatility = The Perfect Storm

Since the middle of December Stocks and Volatility are higher. Former Option Market Makers turned financial advisors Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland Break down why this is happening. Plus the trade of the week $NVDA. Join us as we delve into the perfect storm of volatility, market upswings, and how to capitalize on it all with NVDA options trading. Learn how to navigate the market using the Spike index and the VIX index to maximize your potential with this powerful combination. Don't get left behind in the storm, start trading smarter today.

“Theory Of Reflexivity” And Does It Matter?

I received an email this past week concerning George Soros’ “Theory Of Reflexivity.” “I am not a fan of Soros, but this market has the look and feel of the dot com bust of 2000. In a few short words, the AI investment phenomenon is feeding on itself just as the internet and fiber did in 1999.”

The Fed has a credibility problem.

Volatility experts, financial advisors Brian Stutland and Joe Tigay break down last weeks federal reserves statement coupled with Jerome Powel's interview on 60 minutes. Brian has an earnings trade on Palantir. Joe explains long call spreads in options 101.

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