[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] -Correlation comes to life! -Critical levels MSFT, TSLA, NVDA, META, and AAPL -Bonds/Notes are pressing lows -Dollar strength -Energy is strong but YTD performance may suggest assets managers running for cover Get your trade on – This week’s Profits and Losses -XLF in/out – closed 55% return -/ES 4800 and 4900 calls closed for 50% gain -NVA short calls closed for 62% gain -SPY OCT 20 485 calls closed for 62% gain -XLE in/out put spread opened SPX Expected Move- -Last week – 78.59 (expected move 5 day week) -Next week – 65.75 (expected move 5 day week)

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] In today’s video we dig into the CPI data to see if inflation remains high or if we are being misinformed. We discuss rising prices in oil and gas as well as discuss disinflation in China. We also look at the U.S. dollar and bonds as long positions if disinflation emerges.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] The most important CPI number of the year will be out at 8:30 AM ET tomorrow morning. With the SPX almost unchanged on the week we still have a weekly Expected Move of 78 points that could be hit in either direction. Be comfortable with your risk because the report could send the markets rocking in the final 2 days of the week.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] We had a surprise 15% gain in Eli Lilly (LLY) on earnings today and we’re gearing up for Disney’s (DIS) earnings tomorrow. In tonight’s video, we highlight these plays and other leading/lagging stocks to keep an eye on this week and next. Finally, we’re also closely watching surprise economic data and headlines – from around the world – including inflation data later this week. Be prepared!

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway popped today on insurance business and a cash hoard of $150 nearly $150B. What’s his secret? Also, rotation to dividend paying names appears to be paying dividends.(CPRI, PLTR, COIN, X, AGNC, CSCO, MNST, AG, IBM)

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] -Correlation nonexistent -Market fear making a comeback? -Bonds/Rates are of critical concern -If inflation upticks, expect vol to rage! SPX Expected Move- -Last Week – 54.13 (Expected Move 5 Day Week) -Next Week – 78.59 (Expected Move 5 Day Week)

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] In tonight’s video we look at upcoming earnings reports that may indicate growth and contrast that with falling bonds. We discuss higher yields as an indication of the end of growth and possible market contraction and correlate the yields to lower employment data.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Fitch downgrades US debt sending markets down to the lower edge of the weekly expected move. If you think the downside is over for the week look at the major announcements still ahead for the week. AAPL and AMZN earnings could easily send the tech sector lower whether the earnings are good or bad. The monthly unemployment report will be released Friday morning. Jerome Powell has said this is the first of only a handful of key reports over the next 2 months they will use to make their next rate hike decision.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Last week had the potential to be a major market mover with all the earnings and Fed and inflation data each day, but the week ended only slight higher. While we have fewer big earnings reporting this week, we do have two of the biggest and we also have the big Monthly Jobs Report on Friday. In tonight’s video, we focus on trades and ideas in ‘sideways stocks’ that are flat with the market, rather than the more exciting trending popular names to try to find trades others may be missing – don’t miss these opportunities!

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] With Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) set to announce earnings this week, is there any indication the market is overheating? Looking at Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) earnings revisions, it appears to be so. Following their earnings report last week, MSFT has seen 10% negative EPS revisions for current and next year’s earnings. That’s a pretty big adjustment and MSFT is down nearly 10% from highs. Maybe they didn’t say AI enough? (AFRM, FSLR, UBER, TPX, ETD, ARKK, X, FUBO)