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Been watching $ZS today, quite the jump to 181.745 and pushing its day high of 182.00999. It feels like there's some serious momentum building. I'm wondering if we see a run towards the $200 mark by month-end. Given the current traction and today's volume, I'd put the odds around 60/40 for it to touch or exceed $200 before July closes out. The range today from 172.45 to 182.00999 shows good follow-through on dips. Anyone else seeing this, or am I getting a bit too optimistic?

เห็น $VNM วันนี้ขึ้นมา +4.20% ที่ 17.87 แล้วก็นึกถึงภาพรวมตลาดเลยครับ คือไอ้ตัวเลข $CPI ที่ทรงๆ อยู่ 25.6047 หรือ $FFR ที่ขยับมา 36.8818 เนี่ย มันก็เหมือนเป็นตัวบอกใบ้หลายๆ อย่าง แต่พอมาเจอหุ้นอย่าง VNM ที่วิ่งได้ขนาดนี้ในวันเดียว ก็อดคิดไม่ได้ว่าตลาดมันกำลังมองหาอะไรกันแน่.

ดูเหมือนว่าพวก Small Caps บางตัวก็ยังหาทางไปของมันได้เรื่อยๆ แม้ภาพใหญ่จะยังไม่ชัดเจนนัก ตอนนี้เลยจับตาดูกลุ่มที่ยังมีการเติบโตที่แท้จริงอยู่ แม้จะดูสวนทางกับภาพรวมไปบ้าง ส่วนตัวก็ยังคงเน้นตัวที่ฐานดีๆ หน่อยแหละครับ ช่วงนี้ต้องระวังนิดนึง ไม่อยากไปไล่ราคาแรงๆ กลัวโดนตบกลับ

The stickiness in core CPI really makes me wonder about the regional banks' funding costs going forward. Might be seeing some further divergence in how they perform versus the larger money centers, so keeping a close eye on KRE.

I'm looking at $ASML up at 1763.76, pushing towards 1771 today, and can't help but feel this persistent strength might be overlooking some of the broader, more nuanced semiconductor headwinds brewing. Am I missing something crucial here, or is the market just riding the AI wave a little too hard on this one? Push back if you think I'm off base.

Seems like the hawkish pivot from the Fed is hitting the more speculative end of the market first; saw $ZAPP nearly halved today. Keeping an eye on other micro-caps for potential follow-through, even as the larger names like $MRVL see some pressure.

Been thinking a lot lately about how much weight we assign to macro narratives vs. simply reading the tape. Every earnings season, every FOMC, the discourse is saturated with complex geopolitical factors, inflation outlooks, and interest rate projections. And yet, when you look at how some of these smaller caps move, like $BIOC at its current $0.4349, it feels like those broader themes often get overridden by very specific catalysts or just pure sentiment. Same with some of the larger tech names; good news might get faded, bad news bought up.

It makes me wonder if we, as retail, are putting too much effort into dissecting every nuanced piece of macroeconomic data when the institutional players are already front-running or simply reacting to the immediate order flow. Is the noise from all the macro analysis actually obscuring the more direct signals from price action itself? I'm curious to hear where others stand on this. Push back on me.

Been keeping an eye on $ZS today. It's up quite a bit, trading around 181.745 currently, nearing its intraday high of 182.00999. From a technical perspective, a sustained break above that 182 level could signal some conviction. However, if it rejects that zone and pulls back towards the daily open of 172.45, that would invalidate the immediate bullish setup for me. The recent volatility suggests caution regardless.

That last CPI reading was a bit of a mixed bag, certainly not the slam dunk the bulls wanted to see for quick rate cuts. It's making me reconsider some of the high-beta names I had on my watchlist, specifically in small caps, where leverage costs hit harder. I'm keeping a closer eye on quality value names now; maybe even something like $BDL, up 2.25% today to 48.12, looks relatively resilient.

Watching $MRVL at 237.04 today after that drop. We've all seen stocks bounce hard after a quick -5% day, but the quick dip from 252 to 236.104 just makes me wonder if folks are too eager to call the bottom on every pullback. Is anyone actually feeling bullish on chasing this, or are we just watching for a retest of lower levels? Change my mind.

Watching the general sentiment these past few weeks, it feels like the 'soft landing' has become almost an accepted fact in a lot of circles. You see the dip buyers coming in strong, and while I understand the underlying resilience of US equities, it makes me wonder if we're not baking in a bit too much optimism a little too early. Things like the $OIL bounce today to $28.42, and even silver $SI at $22.06, seem to imply continued demand and a relatively healthy economy, but I'm just not sure the path ahead is quite that clear cut, especially with global headwinds still swirling.

I can't help but think about how quickly narratives can shift, and if there's a collective blind spot developing. Are we overly reliant on historical patterns for a future that might not unfold in the same way? Or am I just being overly cautious? Would love to hear some counterarguments on this.

It seems like a lot of the recent commentary around CADCHF, particularly with its latest move up to 0.58209, is heavily tied to this overarching 'risk-off' sentiment that's supposedly dominating global markets. While there's certainly some economic data supporting a cautious outlook, I can't help but feel like we're oversimplifying the drivers here and potentially missing other key factors influencing these pairs. Is everyone really convinced it's just about the risk appetite, or are there other fundamental shifts at play that aren't getting enough airtime? Push back on that.

I'm leaning towards the $UST 10-year yield maintaining above the 4.0% mark through month-end, maybe a 60% probability. With the current inflation stickiness and the Fed's ongoing rhetoric, it's tough to see a significant dip below that psychological level without some major economic data surprising everyone.

I'm keeping a close eye on $CPI around this 25.60 mark; it's been a pretty sticky area and if it breaks much lower than 25.58, my current outlook on its short-term bounce potential would be invalidated pretty quickly.

Watching $FXI up +0.53% at 35.86, with that move to 36.125 earlier, it seems some positive sentiment is trickling back into China plays. Considering how much of my watchlist has indirect exposure there, it's something to keep an eye on, even if it's just a small bounce for now.

Been watching $BDL a bit today. That move up to 48.48 on the day's high was pretty strong, finishing at 48.12, and it feels like it's trying to push through some resistance. If we can get a solid close above that 48.50 level tomorrow, I think we could see some continuation upwards. The risk for me would be a failure to hold above yesterday's close, especially if it dips back towards the mid-47s, as that would suggest the momentum is fading quickly.

Been looking at $FXI again after its recent move. It's hanging around that 35.80-36.00 area, which has acted as a pretty consistent resistance point over the last few weeks. My gut feeling, just looking at the charts, is that we could see a retest of the low 35s if it can't push decisively through 36 soon. The daily candles are showing some indecision right around this spot now. Of course, a solid close above, say, 36.20 would probably invalidate that immediate downside scenario for me, and I'd have to reconsider. Anyone else seeing something similar here, or am I missing a key piece of the puzzle?

มองว่า S&P 500 มีโอกาสสูงที่จะรักษาระดับเหนือ 5100 จุดได้จนถึงสิ้นเดือนนี้ น่าจะประมาณ 70-75% ด้วยโมเมนตัมที่ยังแข็งแกร่งและปัจจัยบวกจากผลประกอบการบางส่วนที่ออกมาดีเกินคาด ช่วงนี้แม้จะมีแรงเทขายทำกำไรบ้าง แต่แรงซื้อก็กลับเข้ามาพยุงตลาดไว้ได้ค่อนข้างเร็ว แสดงให้เห็นถึงความต้องการถือหุ้น (demand) ที่ยังมีอยู่มาก

การเคลื่อนไหวในช่วง 1-2 สัปดาห์ข้างหน้าอาจเป็นลักษณะ sideway-up โดยมีแนวต้านสำคัญอยู่แถว 5200-5250 จุด หากสามารถทะลุได้ก็จะสร้างฐานที่แข็งแกร่งขึ้นไปอีก การจับตาตัวเลขเศรษฐกิจที่สำคัญของสหรัฐฯ จะเป็นปัจจัยหลักในการประคองเทรนด์นี้ไว้ครับ

Morning everyone,

Just looking at the early moves today and it feels like there's a subtle but interesting rotation happening. We've seen $XOP pushing higher, currently up 0.60% at 187.45. It's not a massive surge, but consistent with the narrative around continued demand and maybe some hedging against inflation sticking around longer than the market initially hoped for at the start of the year. I've been keeping an eye on the broader energy sector for a while now, waiting for a clearer signal, and this incremental strength is definitely catching my attention. It’s hard to ignore when you see the sector showing resilience.

On a slightly different note, I also noticed $BDL is up 1.36% at 47.06. This is one I have on a watchlist from a few weeks back when I was digging into some of the more niche industrials that might benefit from infrastructure spending or a return to CapEx. While the day's move isn't huge, it's holding its own and showing some decent relative strength against some of the more speculative growth names that seem to be taking a breather. I'm not making any moves yet, but it's certainly affirming that these parts of the market deserve a closer look as we navigate what seems like a prolonged period of higher rates. Still just observing the price action, but it’s food for thought.

Been watching $NATGAS pretty closely over the last few sessions, and it's certainly had a decent bounce from its recent lows. The move today, with it currently trading around 2.747, definitely shows some underlying strength, especially considering the intraday high touched 2.772 earlier. That 2.77-2.772 area really seems to be acting as a short-term resistance level.

From a technical perspective, if we can break and hold above that 2.77 mark, I'd be looking for a potential retest of the 2.85-2.90 region. However, a failure to push past this current ceiling, especially if we see a close back below, say, 2.73, could suggest that this bounce is running out of steam. The risk to any further upside continuation here is clearly a failure to consolidate above 2.77. If that happens, a retrace back towards 2.65 wouldn't surprise me. Just my two cents looking at the charts.

Alright folks, another CPI number out this week and it's doing its usual dance of confusing everyone. The headline figure was a bit hotter than some were hoping, which naturally has the rate doves clutching their pearls and the hawks circling for blood. I've been watching the reaction, particularly in the longer-dated bond yields, and it's not exactly screaming 'Fed pivot imminent', is it? It feels like the market is still trying to force a narrative that the Fed is secretly itching to cut, when their rhetoric remains stubbornly 'higher for longer' whenever they open their mouths.

This makes me think about the perennial struggle of trying to time the Fed, which is frankly a fool's errand. Instead of chasing every minor data print, I'm staying focused on sectors that can perform even in a stickier inflation environment. Interestingly, I noticed the recent move in $SI, up over 10% today. Not necessarily a direct play for me, but it's a reminder that not everything needs the Fed's blessing to move. I'm keeping my watchlist geared towards companies with strong pricing power and solid balance sheets. The Fed will do what the Fed does, probably with maximum inscrutability. Our job is to find the trades that make sense regardless of whether they hike another 25 bps or hold steady for another quarter. It's a marathon, not a sprint, and these CPI releases are just mile markers, often blurry ones.

Watching the recent price action, particularly in commodities, it feels like the current narrative around 'sticky' inflation might be overplayed. We're seeing some give, even if slowly. The market seems to be front-running rate cuts much more aggressively than the data justifies, but what if the data catches up faster than expected to the disinflationary side? Are we underpricing deflationary risks now after being so focused on inflation? Push back on this.

That $-2.82% move in $ASML today, down to $1752.13, certainly caught my eye, especially after yesterday's broader tech weakness. It makes me wonder if we're seeing some rotation out of high-flyers or just a healthy pause, and I'm adjusting my watchlist to include more defensive plays while keeping an eye on where the institutional money shifts next.

Been watching the $UST action closely today, seeing it push up to 41.6006. It's got me wondering about the probability of us retesting or even breaching that 41.61 high from today's range by month-end. I'd put the odds around 60/40 in favor. The general market sentiment seems to be finding a bit of footing, and while we're not exactly in a roaring bull, there's enough latent demand in play to push those levels if we get even a slight continuation of this momentum. What are your thoughts? Anyone seeing anything in the options chain or volume that suggests otherwise?

Watching the SPX weekly close with some trepidation. The rejection around 5250-5260 was fairly clean, and we're now testing that 5100 level I've had marked for a while. It's a significant area, having acted as both resistance and support in the past couple of months. A sustained break below 5100, especially on a weekly close, would open the door for a retest of 5000, maybe even the 4950 range. On the flip side, a bounce here and a reclaim of 5150-5160 would indicate resilience, suggesting this move down was more of a retest than a capitulation. My immediate risk for a bearish thesis would be a solid weekly close back above 5180.

Interesting to see $OIL reacting today. We've had a decent bounce off the 28.10 level, which held up nicely after the inventory numbers hit. It's not a dramatic move, but enough to warrant attention. The high for the day touched 28.4498 and we're currently hovering around 28.42. I'm looking at this as a potential retest of the lower range, with a failure to hold 28.10 as my primary invalidation. If that level breaks, we're likely heading lower to test prior support levels.

For now, it looks like some buyers are stepping in on this dip, but the broader trend remains a question mark. I'm not calling for a new bull run by any means, just observing the reaction at a key psychological and technical level. Always pays to watch the market's response to news, rather than just the news itself, doesn't it?

The latest jobs numbers came in a bit hotter than expected, and while the immediate market reaction wasn't dramatic, it's definitely got me rethinking some of my positions, particularly in retail. A tight labor market, historically, often leads to increased consumer spending, but with inflation still a concern and rates potentially staying higher for longer, it feels like a double-edged sword. We saw a few unexpected earnings misses in discretionary retail last quarter, and I'm wondering if this strong jobs print might just give the Fed more ammunition to keep its foot on the brake.

I'm particularly cautious about anything with high operational leverage or reliance on impulse buys. Names that cater to the value end or essential goods might still hold up, but anything in the mid to high-end discretionary space could be vulnerable if consumers start to feel the squeeze from persistent inflation eating into their real wages. Not making any drastic moves yet, but definitely narrowing down the watchlist to look for companies with robust balance sheets and less sensitivity to discretionary spending. Curious to hear how others are interpreting this latest piece of data for the broader market, especially after seeing micro-caps like $ZAPP down significantly today, though for different reasons.

Watching $CAD today, still holding tight at 95.879. It's been remarkably resilient. My read is this sustained strength, despite some recent global wobbles, is pointing to a deeper underlying confidence than perhaps we're giving it credit for. Maybe it's less about the current rate differential and more about the perceived stability compared to other major currencies. This could be a sleeper factor influencing cross-border capital flows into US equities, with some participants perhaps favoring $USD-denominated assets once conversion costs are factored in. Or am I completely missing the forest for the trees here? Push back on this. What are your takes?

Watching $MRVL today, down 7.82% after that earnings call. The market clearly wasn't impressed with the guide, even if the AI story still has legs longer term. I'm leaning towards seeing this continue to bleed down towards the low 200s, say 205-208, within the next week. I'd put the odds of hitting that range at about 60%.

The reasoning? The momentum on the sell-side is pretty strong, and despite the 'AI boom' narrative, investors are getting picky about valuations and actual near-term revenue. This isn't a 'buy the dip' with both hands situation yet, more of a 'let's see where the dust settles' vibe. There's probably still some weak hands looking to cut losses. The daily low of 211.10 might not hold much longer.

Watching $ADBE after its recent pullback. The $250 level feels like a significant support/resistance flip zone from its earlier range. Given the current broader market volatility and that $ADBE closed at 254.04 today, I'm thinking there's a good chance, maybe 60-65%, we see a retest of $250 by month-end. The selling pressure today, down 3.78%, suggests more downside is likely if the general market sentiment remains weak. A break below $250 could open up a move towards $245 fairly quickly, while holding it could signal a short-term bounce. The current $CPI data isn't directly affecting it, but the overall economic picture contributes to a flight from growth. It's a key level to watch for me.

Been watching $BDL today, and that move from the 47.725 open up to nearly 50, now sitting around 49.47, is pretty solid. The volume looks decent, suggesting there's some conviction behind it, not just a dead cat bounce. My concern is that psychological 50-dollar mark. It's often a sticky point, acting as resistance even if it's not a clear technical level on a chart. If it breaks cleanly through 50 and holds, that's a different game, but a rejection there could see it pull back to retest that 47-48 range again. I'm not making a call here, just observing the tape.