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NVDA, APH: Connected Intelligence

Following last week’s June employment report, investors will shift their attention to the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes for additional insight into policymakers’ thinking on inflation and the path of interest rates. The economic calendar is relatively light but includes ISM Services, the U.S. trade balance, and existing home sales, providing fresh clues on the strength of the economy. While the second-quarter earnings season doesn’t officially ramp up until next week, early reports from companies including PepsiCo, Delta Air Lines, and Levi Strauss & Co. will offer insight into consumer demand and corporate spending trends. With the major indices coming off a strong first half of the year and oil prices easing following an increase in OPEC+ production, investors will be looking for confirmation that economic growth remains intact while inflation continues to moderate…. Read More

MSFT, MU: Divergent Paths

Two rolls and one expiring double-your-money winner: NFLX (100.0%)… Read More

AVB: Apartment Apathy

One roll before the July 4th holiday weekend…. Read More

ANET, SPXC: Sparks Flying in High Gear

AI infrastructure boom is driving explosive demand for ANET’s high-speed networking while industrial power and electrification tailwinds supercharge SPXC’s engineered solutions…. Read More

ALGN, AAPL, NFLX : Teeth, Talking, and TV

The dental aligner beat earnings on record volumes in its last quarterly report, the consumer electronics giant is riding record revenue and AI buzz, and the video streamer’s ad tier is scaling fast with advertiser count up 70% year-over-year, while the stock trades below its historical valuation multiple…. Read More

PG, WMT: Every Buyer Needs a Seller

Markets head into a holiday-shortened week with investors focused on a full slate of labor-market data ahead of Thursday’s June employment report, which has been moved up one day because of the Independence Day holiday. In addition to nonfarm payrolls, traders will be watching JOLTS job openings, ADP private payrolls, ISM manufacturing data, and factory orders for further clues on the health of the U.S. economy and the outlook for interest rates. While the earnings calendar is relatively light, reports from Nike, Constellation Brands, and General Mills could generate stock-specific volatility. Meanwhile, investors will continue monitoring developments in the Middle East and energy markets, with oil prices remaining an important variable for inflation expectations and overall market sentiment. With macroeconomic data taking center stage, this shortened trading week could still provide meaningful direction as the market enters the second half of the year…. Read More

AMZN, DIA, SPY: Downside Persuasion

Three rolls to finish a stubborn last full week of June…. Read More

FICO, ORCL, PEP, SAP: Sappy Rolls With No Pep

Four rolls to end the fourth week of June and one expiring winner: DLR (35.1%)… Read More

JPM, MCO: Credit Where Credit is Due

With credit markets humming and interest rates stubbornly elevated, both the world’s premier credit intelligence firm and America’s largest bank are positioned to harvest outsized fees from every deal, rating, and loan that crosses their desks…. Read More

NVDA, KKR, SWK: Buy Stock, Sell Put Option, Buy Call

While each company has its own unique fundamental catalyst, all three share one important characteristic that caught our attention: exceptionally strong seasonal trends over the coming weeks. Historical data shows these stocks have consistently delivered above-average returns during this period of the calendar, making them attractive candidates as the market continues to reward leadership names and cyclical strength. Seasonality is never a guarantee, but when favorable historical patterns align with constructive technical setups and supportive market conditions, the odds can tilt meaningfully in our favor. That’s the backdrop behind today’s trio of bullish trades…. Read More