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S&P 500 (SPX)

Matthew Buckley

Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley is a distinguished former Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot whose strategic prowess has been honed over more than 20 years in corporate America, notably in the high-stakes realms of trading and finance. After flying F/A-18 Hornets over Iraq and mastering aerial combat tactics at the Navy Fighter Weapons School, Whiz transitioned to the trading floor. He was a Managing Director at PEAK6 Investments LP in the Chicago Board of Trade before founding TOPGUN Options LLC in 2009. His firm is dedicated to teaching effective trading strategies, drawing on his extensive background in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and leadership development. Whiz also passionately addresses veteran causes through his No Fallen Heroes Foundation, aiming to reduce veteran suicide with innovative therapy solutions. 

The S&P 500 has returned an average of 13% for the past 15 years and with potential peace in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and trade deals, we believe it's set to provide higher returns.

Harry Boxer

Harry Boxer is a 50-year veteran trader and technical analyst, and author of the highly acclaimed Profitable Day & Swing Trading, noted by Stock Traders’ Almanac as the 2015 Best Investment Book of the Year. A renowned leader in technical analysis, Harry has been widely syndicated and a featured guest on many financial programs and sites including CNBC, CBS MarketWatch, Winning on Wall Street, Stockhouse, DecisionPoint, and more. Today, Harry continues to educate traders through The Tech Trader – an online platform that allows members exclusive real-time access to his buy and sell recommendations, market commentary and in-depth research and analysis.

SKYX Platforms Corp. (SKYX)

SKYX Platforms Corp. (SKYX) $1.17, Is revolutionizing the way homes and buildings integrate electrical installations. Their pioneering technologies aim to protect individuals, reduce expenses associated with electrical installations, and streamline processes for both consumers and professionals. The SkyPlug Smart Base, is designed to make life easier and more convenient. With its user-friendly interface and cutting-edge technology, anyone can control all their smart devices with a tap on their smartphone. New Major Distributors include  Home Depot , Wayfair , JIT electrical supply ,among several new collaborators.


SKYX Reported 48% Growth in 2024 Revenues From $58.8 million in 2023 to $86.3 million in 2024, and is trending to over $120 mill for 2025.


Technically, the chart pattern shows a strong base has been built over the last 18 months and has set the stage for a potential rapid advance . Technical price resistance and targets are $1.50 ,$2.15 & $2.90-3 , So  I am expecting a possible near triple in price by year end 2025!

Soundhound (SOUN)

The Option Professor

Jim, The Option Professor has over 35 years experience, he is a graduate of Boston College and trained at Options Institute At The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). He has traded thousands of option contracts in all market conditions and has spent year training other options traders to do the same. 

One of my favorite stocks right now is Soundhound (symbol SOUN). Technically, my moving averages are rising under the price on both daily and weekly after a big correction in price from $24+ to $6+. The story is compelling. Soundhound is a voice AI company. It began as a music recognition app and later made the switch to become a leader in providing voice-enabled AI solutions.

The company offers a voice AI platform which helps companies across a number of sectors such as restaurants, customer service, and automotive to create custom made voice driven experiences. Reports say they have a backlog of $1.2 billion of signed contracts yet to be delivered. As of Dec 2024,it was a jump of 75% YOY.

This represented a revenue pipeline of about 6 years at the current burn rate. The stock still has a high valuation albeit much lower than in 2024 (about 33%). However, market growth rates and total addressable market (TAM) are sizeable

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)

Jun Hernandez

A highly accomplished trader with over 17 years of experience in the capital markets, specializing in equities across both North American and Asian exchanges. Known for thriving in fast-paced trading environments, he leverages deep expertise in proprietary trading, currency strategies, and technical analysis to deliver consistent results. In addition to his hands-on trading background, he has contributed extensively to leading stock market websites and newsletters, offering expert commentary, educational materials, and actionable insights for investors and subscribers alike.

Why TSM Will Dominate the New Trade Economy 


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) represents the ultimate winner of the trade war, positioned at the critical intersection of geopolitical necessity and technological advancement. As global supply chains realign, TSMC has transformed from a regional player into an indispensable strategic asset that both the U.S. and China desperately need.

 
Strategic Positioning in the New Trade Landscape The recent shift toward "friend-shoring" and supply chain diversification has paradoxically strengthened TSMC's position. While competitors struggle with fragmented production, TSMC's Arizona facilities, backed by $40 billion in U.S. CHIPS Act funding, position the company as the bridge between Eastern innovation and Western security concerns. This dual-geography strategy insulates TSMC from future trade disruptions while capturing subsidies from both regions.
AI-Driven Revenue Acceleration: TSMC's advanced 3nm and upcoming 2nm processes are crucial for next-generation AI chips, granting the company pricing power in the industry's highest-margin segment. With AI demand expected to drive 30% annual growth in advanced chip requirements through 2027, TSMC's technological moat translates directly into revenue expansion.

 
Financial Momentum Beyond the projected 37% earnings growth in 2025, TSMC's capital efficiency improvements and expanding gross margins (targeting 53-55%) demonstrate operational excellence amid industry volatility. The company's $75 billion three-year capex plan signals confidence in sustained demand.
Risk Mitigation TSMC's geographic diversification, government backing, and technological irreplaceability create a unique risk-adjusted return profile. In an era where trade policies can reshape industries overnight, TSMC has positioned itself as an infrastructure provider, not just a company, making it essential regardless of the political winds.

Astronics Corp (NASDAQ: ATRO)

David J. Kosmider

David J. Kosmider has been involved in the been in the financial education industry for over 20 years now. In 2014 he launched TimingResearch.com to provide traders free access to a diverse range of market education through online events and various special reports. In 2022 he created a subsidiary newsletter at StockWatchlistWeekly that provides algorithm-generated stock watchlist ideas every Sunday. David has a degree in History and Political Science and is also a BSA Eagle Scout.

A couple years ago I created a complex algorithm to compare thousands of data points across hundreds of stocks and generate a watchlist of the statistically best positioned companies for market-beating growth. For this report, I ran the algorithm and it returned Astronics Corp (NASDAQ: ATRO); a company designs and manufactures advanced technologies for the aerospace, defense, and other mission-critical industries, including power, lighting, and avionics systems.

Additional Company Info: ATRO surged over 70% this year, driven by a strong breakout in March. Price remains far above both EMAs with an RSI of 59.11, signaling continued bullish sentiment. Recent consolidation near highs suggests strength and potential for further upside. Astronics Corp is emerging as a vital player in the aerospace industry's modernization push, providing advanced power, lighting, and connectivity systems for next-gen aircraft. Recent record-breaking bookings reflect strong demand from both commercial and defense sectors. The company’s technology is increasingly embedded in smarter, more electrified aircraft interiors. With growing industry reliance on its innovations and a solid contract pipeline, Astronics offers investors a compelling opportunity to tap into aviation's evolving future.

Apple Inc (AAPL)

Adrian Manz

Adrian Manz has been a professional trader and analyst since 1997. His strategies and tactics for planning and executing trades have remained constant over the past 25 years. The key to his success has been focusing on market cyclicality and his Around the Horn trading philosophy. In this information-packed seminar, Adrian will show you how his technical analysis of the market allows him to move through multiple timeframes and find the best profit opportunities each day. He will detail what he looks for in multiple time compressions and how the confluence of technical indications can be the key to lowering your stress level and increasing your profitability. Adrian will provide everyone who attends the seminar with a downloadable PDF that will give more information about each of the ideas he discusses online.

Why I Like Apple Right Now — A Trader’s Perspective

Apple is one of those names that always deserves a place on your radar — but right now, it’s not just the fundamentals or the technicals lining up. What’s happening beneath the surface of global trade gives Apple a unique edge that I believe makes it especially well-positioned — both as an investment and as a go-to for intraday trades.

Let’s start with tariffs. The recent rollbacks in U.S.-China trade restrictions are easing pressure on tech imports. That means Apple’s cost of doing business across borders is going down. Add to that their ongoing diversification of the supply chain — with ramped-up production in India and Vietnam — and you’ve got a company proactively reducing geopolitical risk and protecting its margins.

From a trader’s standpoint, that’s the kind of news that generates institutional interest and order flow — the fuel we look for every single morning.

Now couple that with Apple’s structure on any given day — liquidity is incredible, ATR is solid, and price respects key technical levels. When Apple gaps up or down on macro headlines or earnings momentum, I know I can count on it for clean setups off the open.

Whether it’s a Fast Ball at the intraday pivot or a Volatility Band reversal around VWAP, Apple behaves well in the first hour — and when you add in bullish macro catalysts, that behavior gets amplified.

In short, Apple is more than a great company. Right now, it’s a trader’s dream. I’ve been watching it closely and will continue to call it out in the War Room when opportunity presents itself. Join us at
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Symbiotic Inc (SYM)

Michele "Mish" Schneider

One of the 1st female floor traders on the New York Commodities Exchanges in the WTC. Mish currently serves as the Chief Strategist for MarketGauge.com, a Financial Publishing firm. Creator the Economic Modern Family. Author Plant Your Money Tree: A Guide To Growing Your Wealth. 2023 The Best Stock Educator by the Traders’ World FinTech Awards. Partner MGAMLLC RIA. Sought-after financial media expert appearing nationally and globally on Fox, Bloomberg, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Schwab and NYSETV. She is a frequent speaker/educator at the Money Show and a regular on Real Vision, Financial Sense along with other platforms. She produces Mish's Market Daily which features macro and trading ideas.  Her course MUTP, is a soup to nuts educational program for new and experienced investors to learn a consistent trading strategy that limits risk and takes advantage of long term profits. She can be found on X, Linkedin and Substack. Plus she is about to launch a mentoring service on app.slice-app.io.

Symbotic's positioning in the context of relaxed tariffs, new trade deals, or supply chain shifts is primarily driven by its role in supply chain automation and efficiency. Plus they are a U.S. based company. Their AI-powered robotic automation platform is designed to tackle common supply chain problems such as labor shortages, rising operational costs, out-of-stocks, and SKU proliferation.

While potential tariff impacts and competition exist, its technological leadership, strategic partnerships, and geographic expansion efforts contribute to a positive outlook, particularly as companies prioritize efficiency and cost reduction. Walmart is their biggest client. The company continues to invest in product development, and the acquisition of Walmart's advanced systems and robotics business will enable it to expand into micro-fulfillment.

Symbotic completed a record eight systems in Q2, bringing the total number of operational systems to 37. This is a focus area for Symbotic currently, with the company trying to improve deployment efficiency. Efforts include bringing more functions in-house and streamlining workflows. The company also started a record 10 new systems, including an additional GreenBox site. This brings the total number of systems in deployment to 46. While system starts might continue to be lumpy, they are generally expected to continue increasing, which should lead to stronger revenue growth in 2026. 

Current revenues are dominated by a single customer in Walmart, if automated warehouses and factories become the "must have" norm across the global economy, Symbotic is well positioned as the current industry leader for customers who don't have their own robotics technology. In 2023, SYM made a  high of $64. Now trading at $40, support is at $30 and this could easily be a huge winner for the second half of 2025 and into 2026.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

Price Headley

Price Headley was inducted into the Traders' Hall of Fame in 2007 and is the founder of BigTrends.com, which provides investors with specific real-time stock and options strategies and investment education to profit from significant market trends.
Price appears regularly on CNBC, Fox News and Bloomberg Television, and in a variety of print and online financial news outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Forbes, Investor's Business Daily and USA Today. Price also speaks regularly to investment audiences nationwide and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter-holder and Chartered Market Technician (CMT) charter-holder.

As the Founder of BigTrends.com and a trader who's seen thousands of setups come and go, I can tell you this: Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is flashing green across multiple dimensions—and right now might be your best shot at getting in before the next big leg higher.

 
First, let’s look at the technicals, because charts don’t lie. PLTR just broke out of a tight consolidation range with strong volume support—a textbook bullish breakout. We’re seeing indicators like the PercentR and the BigTrends Bands confirming this momentum. That’s exactly the kind of setup I teach traders to look for: a base breakout + multiple indicator confirmation = upside ignition.

 
Other momentum indicators like the MACD and RSI are also turning higher, but they’re not overbought yet. That tells me this move still has legs. You don’t want to chase extended names—PLTR is just starting its next swing.

 
Now let’s zoom out. Palantir is positioned as a dominant force in AI and government analytics—two sectors with trillion-dollar tailwinds. Recent contracts and earnings beats show that institutions are finally waking up to the long-term value story. The option flow is 
bullish, too—big money is betting on upside through call spreads and directional bets.

 
If you're a trader or long-term investor looking for high-reward with defined risk, this is what I call a “Big Trend” opportunity. When price, momentum, and story align—you don’t wait.

 
Bottom line: I believe PLTR is primed for a run to $150+.
Now’s the time. Don’t miss it.
– Price Headley, BigTrends.com

Netflix (NFLX)

Mary Ellen McGonagle

Founder of MEM Investment Research, Mary Ellen began her career at Goldman Sachs. She later joined a major firm, managing over $2 billion in institutional accounts.
 
From there, she moved to William O’Neil + Co., where she spent 15 years teaching the O’Neil methodology to fund managers. Mary Ellen shares her insights through her twice weekly MEM Edge newsletter.

Netflix is a leader in  streaming media, meaning it doesn't import or export goods that would be subject to tariffs.

 
Netflix has reported strong subscriber growth and revenue increases, and the outlook remaind strong. The company offers tiered pricing with lower fees that include advertising, which has increased revenue.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

Fausto Pugliese

Fausto Pugliese, the visionary behind Cyber Trading University, boasts an illustrious career as one of the pioneering Day Traders during the early 1990s. He stands as a trailblazer in the realm of independent trading, seizing the burgeoning Direct Access Trading technology wave in 1987. With an extensive reservoir of wisdom gleaned from hands-on experiences, Fausto commenced his journey at the grassroots, collaborating closely with some of the industry's most accomplished and proficient traders. After dedicating significant time to master the intricacies and discipline of day trading, Fausto embarked on the path of entrepreneurship, establishing his own company to impart his highly coveted insights. His expertise has graced the screens of renowned financial platforms, including Nasdaq TradeTalks, Fox News, and CNBC. Fausto's accolades further underscore his prowess, with numerous victories in international trading competitions against the industry's crème de la crème. Notably, he holds the title of 12-time champion at the esteemed World Traders Challenge. Moreover, Fausto is the esteemed author of "How To Beat Market Makers At Their Own Game – Uncovering the Mysteries of Day Trading," a publication within Wiley Trading's distinguished library. 

In the first half of 2025, healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group (UNH) faced an unprecedented crisis. Previously a symbol of stability, the company experienced a sharp downturn in earnings due to unexpectedly high medical loss ratios (MLRs), as patients utilized healthcare services at a rate not seen since before the pandemic.

This financial shock, revealed in the first-quarter earnings report, caused a dramatic plunge in UNH's stock value. The company took the drastic step of withdrawing its full-year financial guidance, signaling deep operational uncertainty. The crisis culminated in the departure of CEO Andrew Witty and was compounded by an ongoing Department of Justice investigation.

To stabilize the company, the board reappointed former CEO Stephen Hemsley, who is credited with building the modern UnitedHealth and its successful Optum division. Hemsley's return signals a "back to basics" approach, focusing on operational discipline and profitability. He acknowledged the company's "performance setbacks" and aims to restore its performance-driven culture.

A key part of the recovery strategy involves realigning the Optum health services division. This includes streamlining management and enhancing profitability to ensure its growth is sustainable. The goal is to leverage Optum's integrated services to lower healthcare costs and offset volatility in the insurance market.

Wall Street has reacted with cautious optimism. Hemsley's return has had a stabilizing effect, with analysts at Morgan Stanley and UBS maintaining "Overweight" and "Buy" ratings, respectively. They believe the company's challenges are manageable and that its intrinsic value remains high.

For investors, UNH presents a complex opportunity. While the company's market leadership provides a strong foundation, its recovery depends on the successful execution of its restructuring. The current situation may offer a compelling entry point for long-term investors tolerant of near-term uncertainty.

Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL)

Brett Marsh

Brett Marsh is the founder of Global Chart Analysis, which provides market guidance and analytics to investors in over 130 countries. He is also the co-creator of the PTS Primo Charts Terminal which provides a suite of proprietary market timing data and investing analytic tools to investors of all markets and time frames. He has worked closely with many of the most legendary Traders and Investors of the past 50 years including Steven Primo, William O'Neil and Larry Connors among others.

Seeing some interesting bottoming action on EL.  The stock slid from a high of $270 back in Feb 2023 to a low of $48.37 in April of this year.  

Procter & Gamble (PG)

Chris Tubby

Chris Tubby  is a professional trader with 50 years of experience across commodities, financial markets, and crypto. He became a senior trader at 22, began trading his own capital in 1987, and developed proprietary techniques he still uses today. His career includes roles as a market-maker for an Italian bank and a consultant to the London Stock Exchange. He now mentors traders globally—from beginners to fund managers—through workshops and private training.

Trump's Liberation Day tariffs surprised investors, not because he was adding tariffs, but the severity of some of those tariffs. Since then, countries have tried to negotiate with the U.S to remove or reduce the proposed tariffs, with some countries quickly agreeing to new terms, such as the UK. For many, the outcome of Trump's tariffs is still unknown, with some of the major countries such as China, Japan and the EU dragging their feet in negotiations. This could lead to tariffs being increased on both sides, unless Trump backs down again…TACO, Trump Always Chickens Out.

 
It’s not just trade wars we need to consider, but also the wars between Russia/Ukraine, danger to Europe and Israel/Iran, with the latter becoming a danger to the whole Middle East region.

 
However, lets focus on the potential trade wars which will create protectionism, and the sectors and companies that will benefit the most from them. How it will lead to import substitutions, a shift in supply chains, and boost domestic demand. Currently services are less likely to be impacted.

Read more about Chris Tubby's other picks here >>

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)

Samantha LaDuc

Samantha LaDuc, Founder of LaDucTrading.com, is a macro-to-micro analyst, educator and trader who runs a financial research firm with a team of ten subject-matter experts. She shares her insights on macro trends, sector rotation and stock selection as well as her option tactics on chase, swing & trend timeframes.

Samantha has been called "a Bloomberg terminal" because of her knowledge on not only what moves markets and the economy, but also across macro, intermarket, fundamental, technical and quant. Some do data well. Samantha is laser-focused on context and risk events while delivering daily custom analysis & engagement with retail & institutional clients.

She has garnered a reputation for her impeccable market timing and her astute predictions on volatility. While she incorporates a macro perspective, blending economics, fundamentals, technical analysis, inter-market relationships, and sentiment, Samantha's ultimate delivery is in the micro details, providing actionable trade ideas and setups.

Amazon.com (AMZN)

Matthew Timpane CMT

Matthew Timpane is a senior market strategist at Schaeffer’s Investment Research.
With over a decade of experience in investing, he has a knack for finding unique opportunistic risk vs. reward propositions. His areas of expertise include managing multi-strategy portfolios, trend-following, inter-market analysis, and trade execution efficiency.
He has helped tens of thousands of traders navigate the world of options trading through live events such as Benzinga Boot Camps, MoneyShow events, and many popular trading podcasts.
Mr. Timpane earned his B.S. in business from the University of Wisconsin.

E- commerce giant Amazon.com (AMZN) made a big move in the spring to reclaim its 2020-2021 range highs on the monthly candle.

The market is potentially undervaluing what artificial intelligence (AI) can do for Amazon Web Service (AWS) revenue streams, and the benefits could provide a big boost for the stock when earnings roll around.

In the options pits, we're seeing deep in-the-money December 270 puts being sold and December 270 being bought in bulk, which means there are big players potentially positioning themselves for a yearend rally. Premium is affordably priced as well, with AMZN?s Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) coming in at the 8th percentile of its annual range.

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