$META is primed to gun for the $752 gap fill tomorrow, currently at $740. Building a $META position at $650 was a strong call, underscoring that quibbling over a 3% price difference for precise technicals often misses the bigger picture. 48
$TSLA flashes red flags: total revenues sank -3% YoY (auto sales crushed -11%), operating margins compressed by -50 bps to 5.7%, and free cash flow plunged -30% YoY. A sales growth turnaround seems improbable. For $TSLA to break $500, a major catalyst like Optimus’s commercial breakthrough is needed. Despite this, $TSLA’s FSD subscription rollout is a game-changer: 1.1 million subscriptions/purchases (up 38% YoY) project $1.3 billion annually at $99/month, potentially pumping over 30% into net profit by 2025 with high margins, setting the stage for Robotaxi in 2026. 357
$IBM clocked a +10% AH boom on robust earnings, fueled by a Gen-AI book of business soaring to $12.4bn (vs $9.5bn prior quarter) and gross margins expanding +110 bps to 60.6%. Despite crushing it, the ‘unsexy’ perception means it likely flies under the radar. 1
$INTC is on a tear, massively boosted by substantial U.S. government investment. Taxpayers are already seeing significant returns, with $INTC’s momentum even spilling over to competitors like NVIDIA. 10
The memory sector, led by $SNDK and $MU, is witnessing a post-hours frenzy, potentially outshining even silver’s recent volatility. 2
Powell’s recent statements were largely neutral, causing only minor ripples in rate-cut expectations. It was a non-event, hinting at a disengaged Powell ready for retirement. 9
A robust trading plan, with clear rationale and defined goals, is paramount. Sticking to the blueprint prevents getting blindsided by event risk, such as earnings calls. 6