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Alphabet (GOOG) essentially just handed Wall Street a “good news, bad news” sandwich. The Q4 2025 numbers were a knockout; revenue hit $113.8 billion (up 18% YoY), and EPS jumped 31%. But the market’s focus shifted almost immediately to the price tag for 2026. Management is doubling down on the AI arms race, forecasting a […]

When the latest AMD stock earnings hit the wires, it felt less like a spreadsheet event and more like watching a high‑stakes chess match unfold in real time. The numbers were objectively good — better than expected — yet the market reacted as if it had just been told half the story. Investors weren’t angry; […]

Palantir didn’t just beat expectations for Q4 2025; it finally delivered the kind of quarter the bulls have been promising for years. Revenue didn’t just grow; it jumped 70% year over year to roughly $1.41 billion, and the real eye-opener was the 137% surge in U.S. commercial sales, showing that big companies are no longer […]

Apple’s gross margin reached 48.2% in Q1 2026, underscoring exceptional pricing power and operational efficiency. This strength sits at the center of Apple’s strategic crossroads between innovation, AI, and geopolitics.​ Key Notes: Apple Profit Margin iPhone Dependence AI, QAI, and On‑Device Strategy Starlink, Connectivity, and Margin Defense Geographic Growth Key Takeaways Future Outlook Apple Profit […]

Many aspiring traders share the same vision: turning market skill into a real career or a reliable second income. Yet most hit the same two walls—trading requires meaningful capital, and a lack of discipline or underfunded accounts destroys even talented traders before they ever get momentum. These obstacles make it almost impossible to apply proper […]

Tesla Earnings Reports signal the end of the carmaker era—Tesla is one of the S&P 500’s 7 biggest companies by market cap, despite a Q4 2025 revenue miss at $24.9B (-3.1% YoY vs $25.12B expected). EPS crushed consensus at $0.50 vs $0.45, sparking +0.22% after-hours to $431 amid the Physical AI pivot. Traders eye the paradox: deliveries shrink […]

Intel stock price behavior in 2026 reflects two powerful narratives. The first is the “Defense Prime” story, driven by the SHIELD contract and government equity stake. The second is the “AI Turnaround” driven by data‑center demand and manufacturing reform under CEO Lip‑Bu Tan. As a result, traders can no longer treat Intel as a simple PC‑cycle proxy. Policy […]

Many investors want to cut fees, avoid unnecessary intermediaries, and keep tight control over their stock decisions. They often search for how to trade stocks without a broker. Yet they overlook the regulated infrastructure still needed for execution, liquidity, and custody. The real question is clear: how to trade stocks without a traditional retail brokerage […]

Tan is imposing brutal financial discipline as he turns Intel into a sovereign chipmaker. He has cut OpEx by 15%. Under his regime, underutilized projects are being shuttered, and capital is flowing only to what makes money. This has caused friction. Engineers are used to unlimited budgets; now they face constraints. The culture is shifting from “innovation […]

Intel Corporation stands at a defining precipice in 2026. The company is no longer just a chipmaker; it has evolved into a strategic national asset. This transformation is driven by geopolitical necessity and military modernization. The U.S. government has effectively designated Intel as a “National Champion” through the Intel SHIELD contract and related defense programs. This status […]

As investors look ahead to a rapidly shifting financial landscape, many are asking a central question: Which are the key emerging trends in the stock market in 2026? Several powerful forces are shaping the year, and together they show how technology, policy, and global economic shifts are redefining market behavior. The key emerging trends in the stock market […]

Overnight trading operates inside a U.S. equity market that rarely sleeps. Brokers and ATS/ECN venues now keep selected stocks active almost around the clock. As a result, many active traders look beyond the 9:30 a.m–4:00 p.m Eastern window. They treat extended hours as part of a broader 24/5 stock trading framework. This framework lets them […]

Funded stock trading attracts aspiring traders by offering the opportunity to manage significant capital without personal financial risk. Traders must demonstrate their skills through a structured evaluation process to access proprietary (prop) firm funds. These evaluations serve as critical training grounds, requiring disciplined execution and fostering consistent, professional habits essential for success in volatile global […]

The financial market is a vast, competitive ecosystem. For every retail trader striving to turn a small account into something substantial, colossal institutions—the “smart money“—wield immense capital and superior technology. However, in this high-stakes arena, the battle isn’t always fair. The powerful forces don’t just trade; instead, they strategize. Crucially, they often orchestrate maneuvers designed […]

For intermediate to advanced stock traders, traditional candlestick charts present a significant limitation: they reveal where the price moved but completely obscure why and how it moved. This critical missing context—the underlying buying and selling pressure at each price level—represents the invisible battlefield where institutional and retail traders clash. Footprint charts address this fundamental gap […]