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Russ Cohen

Friday’s Options Buzz: AAPL, OXY, GS

Apple Inc (AAPL) Options trading for Apple Inc saw a surge in activity today, with a total volume of 2.3 million contracts trading so far. This represents approximately 230.9 million underlying shares, a remarkable 368.4% of AAPL’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The $177.50 strike call option expiring on April 12, 2024, ...

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Stock Market Bulls Charge Forward; Small Caps Encounter Rough Terrain

Nasdaq Surges With Apple and Amazon in Tow Yesterday proved fruitful for the Nasdaq, with tech behemoths Apple and Amazon spearheading gains. The index now stands at the cusp of overcoming the ‘bull trap’ amidst recent struggles. While sideways movement is anticipated, a sustained upward trajectory in the days ahead could signify a solid follow-through ...

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Analysis of Amazon.com (AMZN) Options Trading in First Week of May 31st

New Options Trading For Amazon.com Inc As the first week of May 31st options trading for Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) unfolded, investors found themselves facing new and intriguing prospects. The unveiling of fresh May 31st contracts brought forth a moment of decision-making. The arrival of these options ushered in a wave of opportunities for traders, tempting ...

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The Retirement Savings Crisis: A $1.37 Million Conundrum

Examining Retirement Savings Disparities It is no secret that the average American worker dreams of retiring with a comfortable nest egg of $1.46 million, as per a recent survey by Northwestern Mutual. Unfortunately, reality paints a starkly different picture. The average retirement savings balance in 2024 sits at a mere $88,400, leaving workers facing a ...

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Insight into the Nasdaq 100 Insight into the Nasdaq 100

Dynamic Market Movements As dawn breaks on the horizon of the stock market, a flurry of activity is witnessed in the realm of the Nasdaq 100 index. Amongst the early risers, Diamondback Energy shines brightly, taking the lead as the top performer of the day with a 1.4% surge. This energy giant seems to have ...

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Unlocking the Potential: AMD’s Path to Joining the $1 Trillion Club Unlocking the Potential: AMD’s Path to Joining the $1 Trillion Club

Artificial intelligence (AI) achieved a significant milestone recently with Nvidia becoming the first $1 trillion company in the AI data center chips market. Surging 239%, Nvidia’s stock propelled the company’s value to $2.2 trillion, securing its position as the third-largest globally, behind Apple and Microsoft. But amidst this elite cohort of trillion-dollar entities encompassing Amazon, ...

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Chipping Away: Tech Giants Threaten NVIDIA Dominance with In-House Chips Chipping Away: Tech Giants Threaten NVIDIA Dominance with In-House Chips

The AI Chip Battle Heats Up As the AI race intensifies, fueled by the booming generative AI sector, the demand for cutting-edge chips capable of handling massive AI workloads continues to soar. These chips boast robust computing power, enabling seamless training of large language models. In this landscape, prominent players in the tech industry such ...

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Unveiling Netflix’s Earnings and Options Contracts Unveiling Netflix’s Earnings and Options Contracts

The Past and Future of Netflix Earnings Netflix (NASD: NFLX) is set to reveal its quarterly earnings data after the market closes on April 18th. Analysts are expecting earnings per share of $4.50 on revenue totaling $9.26 billion. A glimpse at the historical performance of Netflix earnings reveals a consistent growth trajectory: Period Earnings Date ...

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The Revival of Auto Giants: An Investor’s Guide

Revitalized Performance Sparks Investor Interest In the first quarter of 2024, the auto industry witnessed a remarkable resurgence among traditional automakers. After facing challenges from macro headwinds in recent years, several established auto giants have shown signs of renewed strength. This resurgence comes at a time when the spotlight on electric vehicle (EV) pure-play companies ...