Government shutdown eventually ends as a catalyst at some point and AI bubble should continue yet.
Government shutdown eventually ends as a catalyst at some point and AI bubble should continue yet.
Would likely buy again if the sector further sells off on those earnings.
Would likely buy again if the sector further sells off on those earnings.
$ELV earnings reaction was -10% on decent results. Trading at 10 P/E of their new guide that includes a Q4 usage surge assumption. $UNH isn't likely to be a better value when they give new guidance.
$ELV earnings reaction was -10% on decent results. Trading at 10 P/E of their new guide that includes a Q4 usage surge assumption. $UNH isn't likely to be a better value when they give new guidance.
It comes after the analyst spoke to $UNH management. $UNH management spoke about trying to hit margin targets that are above current consensus analyst expectations. First news from management on 2026 expectations.
It comes after the analyst spoke to $UNH management. $UNH management spoke about trying to hit margin targets that are above current consensus analyst expectations. First news from management on 2026 expectations.
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* Closed the small $WMT put spreads for a tiny profit.
* Closed my large position 20 year bonds for a tiny profit.
* Added heavily $UNH shares.
* Closed the small $WMT put spreads for a tiny profit.
* Closed my large position 20 year bonds for a tiny profit.
* Added heavily $UNH shares.
Might still add an index short eventually but this play allows me to scratch the itch of having a downside bet as tariffs become real.
Might still add an index short eventually but this play allows me to scratch the itch of having a downside bet as tariffs become real.
Now I just wait for us to be about flat YTD for a very tiny long dated put position. Leaning toward $QQQ for that as it has been tech leading the rally.
Now I just wait for us to be about flat YTD for a very tiny long dated put position. Leaning toward $QQQ for that as it has been tech leading the rally.
The overall US tariff rate is now 25%, down from 29% pre-exemption but still 10x what it was before Trump took office
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The overall US tariff rate is now 25%, down from 29% pre-exemption but still 10x what it was before Trump took office
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These cuts would add 50bps to the unemployment rate even before considering knock-on consequences + contractor/consultant cuts.
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These cuts would add 50bps to the unemployment rate even before considering knock-on consequences + contractor/consultant cuts.
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