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The new year often brings renewed optimism to financial markets, spurred by what’s known as the January Effect—a historical tendency for stocks, especially small caps, to rally during the month of January. However, this year’s market movements have been a rollercoaster, with the S&P 500 erasing earlier losses following a better-than-expected CPI report on Wednesday, closed lower on Thursday and eventually ending the week 2.9% higher. Yet, despite this encouraging rebound, investor surveys indicate a sharp turn toward pessimism regarding the next six months. So, the question looms: Is the January Effect still alive, and how should we navigate these conflicting signals? 1. What Is the January Effect? The January Effect refers to a market anomaly where stocks, particularly those that unde

A recent 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Southern Taiwan has raised concerns for many, especially for companies with significant operations in the region, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Given TSMC's importance in the global semiconductor market, its stock performance is an essential area of focus for investors in the wake of such a natural disaster. While TSMC has a strong reputation for financial resilience and effective crisis management, the impact of the earthquake on its operations could influence stock prices in the short term. Immediate Stock Impact: The immediate effect of the earthquake on TSMC’s stock could be a decrease in share price, as investors react to the uncertainty surrounding potential production disruptions and operational downtime. TSMC's manuf

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) recently announced a $150 million share buyback program, marking a strategic move to enhance shareholder value. This development is a strong signal of the company’s confidence in its financial health and long-term growth potential. For shareholders like me, this is excellent news, as share buybacks can create a variety of benefits, including potential stock price appreciation, improved earnings per share (EPS), and added stability to the stock’s valuation. Why This Matters for Shareholders? Potential Stock Price Appreciation: Share buybacks reduce the total number of outstanding shares, potentially driving up the stock price by increasing demand and reducing supply. This creates upward pressure on the stock price, benefitting existing shareholders by en

Buy the dips! Follow Warren Buffett’s advice, live long and prosper… Market is volatile. Please invest carefully. Do due diligence before each trade. 🍀🍀🍀

Upswing in stocks prices is still possible in January with Donald Trump’s Inauguration on 20 January. Besides $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Analysts see banks as some of the biggest beneficiaries from his administration because a potentially stronger economy will boost profits for lending. Donald Trump is also more liberal with financial institutions which means less regulations on banks. Thanks @Tiger_comments @icycrystal

U.S. bonds rallied at the limit last week, but are still at relatively high levels in anticipation of Trump's inauguration. $US10Y(US10Y.BOND)$ yield fell back after hitting 4.8%.The current position may be a better opportunity for right side investors to enter the market.Term premium is the main force behind the current round of U.S. bond upward movementBefore the September rate cut, the 10-year Treasury rate was at its lowest at 3.62%.Since then, the 10-year bond rate has risen all the way to a high of 4.8% on January 14th.That's a total increase of 118 basis points (bps).During this period, the 3-month Treasury rate fell about 55 basis points because the Fed cut rates.During the same time period, the term premium between the 10-year and t

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On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index surged by 0.4%, the largest increase since March and higher than the anticipated 0.3%. The energy index alone rose by 2.6%, contributing to over 40% of the monthly rise, primarily due to a 4.4% increase in gasoline prices. Food prices also saw a modest increase of 0.3%, and shelter costs edged up by the same margin. Investors still expect a low probability of a rate cut in January. However, interest rate futures traders increased their bets on the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut in June, and the probability of a second Fed rate cut in 2025 rose to about 50%.

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be it good or bad... consistency is a key when it comes to investing... when market is bearish,this is the opportunity to invest more into good stable companies... @LMSunshine @SPACE ROCKET @TigerGPT @Shyon @Aqa @koolgal @rL @GoodLife99 @Universe宇宙

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1. Stocks Post Best Week Since November Election U.S. stocks capped off a strong week, driven by easing inflation concerns and robust corporate earnings. $.SPX(.SPX)$ : Rose 1% Friday, up 2.9% for the week, marking its best performance since November's U.S. election week. Dow Jones Industrial Average: Gained 335 points (1.0%) Friday, with a weekly rise of 3.7%. $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ : +1.51% to 19,630.20 $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ Market Sentiment: Positive CPI data, falling bond yields, and strong banking results helped lift

I would allocate more cash if I could, to buy the stocks I was eyeing. Good to buy those dividend paying stock.

50  50 this year may down on Feb and whole year still positive

January effect probably continue with market volatility. Would like to hold more cash but tempted to allocate more equiites.. expecting good dividends.

I'm not so look good share market to continue go higher on 2025. this is because many shares have rose a lot in 2024

High probability is a " Normal " of markets behavior as cautious of uncertainty of incoming 47th President [Chuckle] [Chuckle] Follow Chart 📈🚀 and managed your Risk 😉😉

My ESSP price went up. Slow 🐢🐌 and steady. Just like me. [Chuckle][LOL][Happy][Smile] It was a great surprise to me as last year, it seems to be hibernating.😴😴 [Bless][Bless][Bless][Bless] Hope this year I will have better luck in disposing them. 🙏🙏🙏

The new year often brings renewed optimism to financial markets, spurred by what’s known as the January Effect—a historical tendency for stocks, especially small caps, to rally during the month of January. However, this year’s market movements have been a rollercoaster, with the S&P 500 erasing earlier losses following a better-than-expected CPI report on Wednesday, closed lower on Thursday and eventually ending the week 2.9% higher. Yet, despite this encouraging rebound, investor surveys indicate a sharp turn toward pessimism regarding the next six months. So, the question looms: Is the January Effect still alive, and how should we navigate these conflicting signals? 1. What Is the January Effect? The January Effect refers to a market anomaly where stocks, particularly those that unde

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) recently announced a $150 million share buyback program, marking a strategic move to enhance shareholder value. This development is a strong signal of the company’s confidence in its financial health and long-term growth potential. For shareholders like me, this is excellent news, as share buybacks can create a variety of benefits, including potential stock price appreciation, improved earnings per share (EPS), and added stability to the stock’s valuation. Why This Matters for Shareholders? Potential Stock Price Appreciation: Share buybacks reduce the total number of outstanding shares, potentially driving up the stock price by increasing demand and reducing supply. This creates upward pressure on the stock price, benefitting existing shareholders by en

A recent 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Southern Taiwan has raised concerns for many, especially for companies with significant operations in the region, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Given TSMC's importance in the global semiconductor market, its stock performance is an essential area of focus for investors in the wake of such a natural disaster. While TSMC has a strong reputation for financial resilience and effective crisis management, the impact of the earthquake on its operations could influence stock prices in the short term. Immediate Stock Impact: The immediate effect of the earthquake on TSMC’s stock could be a decrease in share price, as investors react to the uncertainty surrounding potential production disruptions and operational downtime. TSMC's manuf

U.S. bonds rallied at the limit last week, but are still at relatively high levels in anticipation of Trump's inauguration. $US10Y(US10Y.BOND)$ yield fell back after hitting 4.8%.The current position may be a better opportunity for right side investors to enter the market.Term premium is the main force behind the current round of U.S. bond upward movementBefore the September rate cut, the 10-year Treasury rate was at its lowest at 3.62%.Since then, the 10-year bond rate has risen all the way to a high of 4.8% on January 14th.That's a total increase of 118 basis points (bps).During this period, the 3-month Treasury rate fell about 55 basis points because the Fed cut rates.During the same time period, the term premium between the 10-year and t

1. Stocks Post Best Week Since November Election U.S. stocks capped off a strong week, driven by easing inflation concerns and robust corporate earnings. $.SPX(.SPX)$ : Rose 1% Friday, up 2.9% for the week, marking its best performance since November's U.S. election week. Dow Jones Industrial Average: Gained 335 points (1.0%) Friday, with a weekly rise of 3.7%. $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ : +1.51% to 19,630.20 $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ Market Sentiment: Positive CPI data, falling bond yields, and strong banking results helped lift

Upswing in stocks prices is still possible in January with Donald Trump’s Inauguration on 20 January. Besides $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Analysts see banks as some of the biggest beneficiaries from his administration because a potentially stronger economy will boost profits for lending. Donald Trump is also more liberal with financial institutions which means less regulations on banks. Thanks @Tiger_comments @icycrystal

Big-Tech’s PerformanceThis week's CPI release directly rewrote market risk sentiment.The dollar hit new highs since 2022 and 30 year US bond yields broke through to 5% again as a result of the previous extreme pessimism on rate cut expectations, even while considering that the reflation brought about by Trump's inauguration could cause the Fed to raise rates.The good news is that the fall in core CPI has reduced some of the tightness and all three indices have bounced back from overshooting.More importantly next week is when Trump takes office, and with those policies likely to be the first to be released, there are a lot of unknowns for the market. While the U.S. bond market is now more fully priced into the uncertainty $iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond

💰Resilient stocks are those continuously adapt for growth and actually thrive.💹 $Constellation Energy Corp(CEG)$ , $Celestica(CLS)$ , and $Equinix(EQIX)$ are among key players in the ever-evolving AI ecosystem.📣Stay tuned and supercharge purchasing power with CashBoost!| Market recapOn January 16, U.S. stock indices reversed course after initially being buoyed by bank earnings reports, ending slightly lower and failing to sustain the prior day's gains. $Apple(AAPL)$ fell 4%, $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ dropped 3%, and $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ declined ~2

Buy the dips! Follow Warren Buffett’s advice, live long and prosper… Market is volatile. Please invest carefully. Do due diligence before each trade. 🍀🍀🍀

Wednesday’s core CPI data came in below expectations, sparking a rally in $.SPX(.SPX)$ that erased all of January's earlier losses. However, despite positive news from bank and $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ earnings, the broader market and tech stocks declined yesterday. Has the market truly run out of steam?1. Overvaluation, Narrower Market Breadth, and Waning MomentumThe issue of overvaluation in the US stock market remains prominent.Since mid-December 2024, market breadth and momentum have been on the decline. As of last week, only 24% of stocks were trading above their 50-day moving averages, and just 29% of S&P 500 components outperformed the index.Analysts from Fidelity and Tiger Brok

The murder of an executive, an asymmetric cyberattack, an embattled pharmacy benefit manager, and rising healthcare costs mark a tumultuous year for $UnitedHealth(UNH)$ On Thursday, the company reported fourth-quarter 2024 results, a rare case of quarterly revenue falling short of expectations while healthcare costs rose.While earnings still beat expectations amid improved operational efficiencies, the stock fell more than 6% and brought down the entire health insurance industry.The Minnetonka, Minnesota-based company was the industry bellwether during earnings season, with its main competitors $None(HUM)$ $CVS Health(CVS)$ $Ele

U.S. Treasury yields continued their retreat on Thursday, with the entire yield curve erasing the gains made after last Friday's nonfarm payroll report. The decline was particularly sharp in long-term yields.The most attention-grabbing news on Thursday was Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller’s speech. Once a prominent hawk within the Fed, Waller now appears to have fully shifted to a dovish stance. He indicated that the Fed might cut rates three to four times this year and didn’t rule out a rate cut as early as March.Market data shows that Waller’s comments led to a widespread overnight decline in Treasury yields across maturities. The 2-year yield fell 3.4 basis points to 4.238%, the 5-year yield dropped 4.8 basis points to 4.404%, the 10-year yield declined 3.9 basis points to 4.

1. JPMorgan Chase & Co. $JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$ JPMorgan Chase had a strong fourth quarter, with key metrics beating analysts' expectations.The bank reported adjusted revenue of $43.74 billion, significantly beating the widely expected $42.01 billion.Earnings per share came in at $4.81, demonstrating strong profitability.Shares of JPMorgan Chase were up 2% in pre-market U.S. trading.Key performance indicators:Loans: $1.35 trillion, in line with expectationsProvision for credit losses: $2.63 billion, below expectations of $3.04 billionReturn on equity: 17% (vs. 14.1% expected)Return on tangible common equity: 21% (expected 17.2%)Book value per share: $116.07CEO Jamie Dimon emphasized the company's strong performance across all lines of business,

To be fair, im not sure what the January Effect is. Please comment below if you can enlighten me. But my assumption would be that the January effect is about rebalancing. Sorting out lasts years winners and loosers, picking this year's potential winners and adjusting your portfolio to suit. So on that note, heres my thinking: $Rocket Lab USA, Inc.(RKLB)$  $Globalstar(GSAT)$  $BlackSky Technology Inc.(BKSY)$  So rocket lab was my biggest winner in 2024, my cost basis is $4.31 per share and its currently trading around $24.50 ish. I think it was truly undervalued but now its kinda fair value. Will it go down significantly this year... I doubt it. It

On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index surged by 0.4%, the largest increase since March and higher than the anticipated 0.3%. The energy index alone rose by 2.6%, contributing to over 40% of the monthly rise, primarily due to a 4.4% increase in gasoline prices. Food prices also saw a modest increase of 0.3%, and shelter costs edged up by the same margin. Investors still expect a low probability of a rate cut in January. However, interest rate futures traders increased their bets on the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut in June, and the probability of a second Fed rate cut in 2025 rose to about 50%.

be it good or bad... consistency is a key when it comes to investing... when market is bearish,this is the opportunity to invest more into good stable companies... @LMSunshine @SPACE ROCKET @TigerGPT @Shyon @Aqa @koolgal @rL @GoodLife99 @Universe宇宙

be it good or bad... consistency is a key when it comes to investing... when market is bearish,this is the opportunity to invest more into good stable companies... @LMSunshine @SPACE ROCKET @TigerGPT @Shyon @Aqa @koolgal @rL @GoodLife99 @Universe宇宙

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Hello, Tigers!Starting Wednesday, the U.S. stock market will enter a dense earnings reporting season. Adding to this, next Monday marks Trump’s official inauguration date. How should we strategize this week?Here’s an analysis of opportunities and risks to help shape your strategy:I. Recent OpportunitiesBank Earnings ReportsThe Q4 earnings season is kicking off, with major banks like Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America set to report results. TSMC will also release its earnings.The performance of U.S. Banks are often a key focus at the start of each earnings season. This quarter’s reports may reveal insights into Wall Street banks’ recovery, profit growth, and other key trends.Additionally, with Trump set to take office on January 20, 2025, banks could emerge as a major investment

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