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[] The Federal Reserve will offer an update on monetary policy today, news that will move the market either up or down. Here’s how investors should prepare and understand how and why tech stocks have been falling. Last week, Microsoft announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard. What will the deal mean for Microsoft stock and Activision Blizzard stock? [View in browser]( . The Federal Reserve will offer an update on monetary policy today, news that will move the market either up or down. Here’s how investors should prepare and understand how and why tech stocks have been falling. Last week, Microsoft announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard. What will the deal mean for Microsoft stock and Activision Blizzard stock? [View in browser]( . . 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If you recall, I’m not expecting that the Federal Reserve will “save the market” and call off rate hikes or tapering. As I showed - the markets anticipate that a rate hike will come in March. I also showed you this chart… And I immediately received a question about what this chart shows… [Target Rate Probability] Source: CME Fed Watch This is the measurement of where the markets (the probability) that the Fed will raise interest rates dating back to February 2021. The probabilities you see are the likelihood that the central bank will raise rates on March 16, 2022. That meeting, obviously, isn’t the meeting today. It’s the Fed’s NEXT meeting, the one that will likely be referenced as the starting point for its rate hikes. As you can see, the markets did not expect that the Fed would start to move on rate hikes (in March) until mid-October and early November of 2021. The orange line reflects the anticipation of a rate hike from “0 to 25” basis points to “25 to 50”.p> Meanwhile, the Blue line reflects the expectation that the Fed will hold rates where they had been since the onset of the crisis. This is really important because as fewer people believed that the Fed wouldn’t raise rates, there was a pretty significant impact on the market… Rule 1: Show Your Work Now, look at the performance of the Invesco QQQ Index - an index that tracks the Nasdaq 100 (an index that is heavily in technology stocks, with many trading at very stretched valuations.) [S&P 500 Index] The QQQ lags the Blue line. As rate hike expectations increase (thus forcing the blue line lower) so too does the QQQ. The question is whether the QQQ will get any short-term bounce as a result… I wish I had a crystal ball for today. I wish that I could sit here and tell you what the central bank is going to do. Even more, I would state that I wish I knew how the market will react. But I don’t. Anyone who says they can is a fool. What I can tell you is that you need to look at the ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term Futures ETF (UVXY) at 2 pm today when the Fed releases its statement on interest rates and monetary policy. If the VIX (and reflective UVXY) starts to climb, it will be a bad time for the market. If it falls, it will be bullish for stocks. My advice is to trade the TQQQ or the SQQQ after the first move higher by either fund. Use a 2% trailing stop, and see what you can squeeze out of the reaction. I’ll return with insight on how this trade worked out on Thursday and discuss where the next move is for investors. As a bonus, I’ll have one of my favorite energy stocks to trade right now that I’ll be giving away. Momentum for Wednesday As we focus on the Fed meeting, it’d be pretty fair to anticipate some positive moves ahead of the announcement, particularly after Microsoft’s positive earnings report. However, we’re not close to being out of the woods. Market momentum - of all 8,300 stocks in the market - is very negative right now, and cash has remained a solid option for traders and investors. Enjoy the fireworks today, [GarrettSig] Garrett {NAME} Chief Analyst, American Markets [] --------------------------------------------------------------- [] [] To Answer Your Question... [GarrettPic]Dear Investor, Yesterday, I sent you a note about today’s announcement by the Federal Reserve. If you recall, I’m not expecting that the Federal Reserve will “save the market” and call off rate hikes or tapering. As I showed - the markets anticipate that a rate hike will come in March. I also showed you this chart… And I immediately received a question about what this chart shows… [Target Rate Probability] Source: CME Fed Watch This is the measurement of where the markets (the probability) that the Fed will raise interest rates dating back to February 2021. The probabilities you see are the likelihood that the central bank will raise rates on March 16, 2022. That meeting, obviously, isn’t the meeting today. It’s the Fed’s NEXT meeting, the one that will likely be referenced as the starting point for its rate hikes. As you can see, the markets did not expect that the Fed would start to move on rate hikes (in March) until mid-October and early November of 2021. The orange line reflects the anticipation of a rate hike from “0 to 25” basis points to “25 to 50”.p> Meanwhile, the Blue line reflects the expectation that the Fed will hold rates where they had been since the onset of the crisis. This is really important because as fewer people believed that the Fed wouldn’t raise rates, there was a pretty significant impact on the market… Rule 1: Show Your Work Now, look at the performance of the Invesco QQQ Index - an index that tracks the Nasdaq 100 (an index that is heavily in technology stocks, with many trading at very stretched valuations.) [S&P 500 Index] The QQQ lags the Blue line. As rate hike expectations increase (thus forcing the blue line lower) so too does the QQQ. The question is whether the QQQ will get any short-term bounce as a result… I wish I had a crystal ball for today. I wish that I could sit here and tell you what the central bank is going to do. Even more, I would state that I wish I knew how the market will react. But I don’t. Anyone who says they can is a fool. What I can tell you is that you need to look at the ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term Futures ETF (UVXY) at 2 pm today when the Fed releases its statement on interest rates and monetary policy. If the VIX (and reflective UVXY) starts to climb, it will be a bad time for the market. If it falls, it will be bullish for stocks. My advice is to trade the TQQQ or the SQQQ after the first move higher by either fund. Use a 2% trailing stop, and see what you can squeeze out of the reaction. I’ll return with insight on how this trade worked out on Thursday and discuss where the next move is for investors. As a bonus, I’ll have one of my favorite energy stocks to trade right now that I’ll be giving away. Momentum for Wednesday As we focus on the Fed meeting, it’d be pretty fair to anticipate some positive moves ahead of the announcement, particularly after Microsoft’s positive earnings report. However, we’re not close to being out of the woods. Market momentum - of all 8,300 stocks in the market - is very negative right now, and cash has remained a solid option for traders and investors. Enjoy the fireworks today, [GarrettSig] Garrett {NAME} Chief Analyst, American Markets --------------------------------------------------------------- [] Pick the Perfect Apple Trade -- with 70% Success Rate and a 3-to-1 Reward-to-Risk Ratio [apples in basket]( [Learn the method here]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [] [] Pick the Perfect Apple Trade -- with 70% Success Rate and a 3-to-1 Reward-to-Risk Ratio [apples in basket]( [Learn the method here]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [] [] [] Mega Takeover: What is Microsoft up to with Activision Blizzard? [BauerPic]Dear Investor, For us investors, it was the news of the week: U.S. tech company Microsoft (MSFT) wants to take over games publisher Activision Blizzard (ATVI) for $68.7 billion. Last Tuesday's news caused significant shifts on the stock market. While Activision Blizzard shares shot upwards, Microsoft shares initially fell - and also competitor Sony came under pressure. But let's take it one step at a time: The planned deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard would be the largest takeover in the history of the gaming industry to date. It would make Microsoft the world's third-largest computer games company in one fell swoop. But what does the tech giant have in mind for Activision Blizzard? Microsoft has been a serious player in the industry for many years with its Xbox game console. But that's not all: With its "Game Pass" services, the company offers a platform on which users can play a wide variety of games for a monthly fee. This can be done via PC, console or, most recently, via the cloud. A kind of Netflix for video game fans. The Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass now have a combined total of more than 25 million active subscribers. This business model ensures predictable revenues for Microsoft. For growth to continue, it needs one thing above all: fresh and, above all, exclusive content. That's why the company has been on a considerable shopping spree in the gaming industry for some time now. Microsoft becomes a gaming empire In March 2021, for example, Microsoft swallowed the holding company ZeniMax for $7.5 billion. ZeniMax includes the well-known developer studio Bethesda, which has captivated millions of gamers with game series such as Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Wolfenstein. Following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, further blockbuster titles with a strong reach are now likely to enrich the "Game Pass" services. Activision Blizzard brings smash hits such as World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Hearthstone, Call of Duty and Candy Crush. These titles have long been established in the gaming industry, and their sequels regularly generate a great deal of interest in the community. Microsoft's "Game Pass" should therefore gain massively in reach through the planned takeover of the publisher. The Metaverse vision But that is only one side of the coin. The tech company wants much more. In a statement, Microsoft boss Satya Nadella brought the so-called Metaverse into play. This is a kind of virtual sphere in which all participants are networked and interact with each other. Nadella emphasized that gaming plays a key role in the development of such metaverse platforms. The reason: Millions of people are already networked in the large online games, including those from Activision Blizzard, and they form their own ecosystem. This is the perfect basis for taking this networking to a new level. Antitrust watchdogs are likely to take a very close look So for you as an investor, it remains exciting. The deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard is expected to be completed in 2023. However, the whole thing is not yet in the bag. Committees in both companies have approved the takeover. But the authorities may still have something to say about it. Sara Simon, an analyst at Berenberg Bank, expects the antitrust authorities to take a close look at the planned acquisition - especially if Microsoft distributes Activision Blizzard's titles exclusively via its own services. After all, Microsoft would then have considerable market power. But now back to the shares The stock of Activision Blizzard profited significantly on Tuesday. The share temporarily increased by almost 30% to more than $80. This was a boon for the ailing game publisher. The share price had fallen significantly since mid-July 2021 due to a workplace sexism scandal and investigations by Californian authorities. [ATVI stock] Microsoft is offering $95 per Activision Blizzard share. That's a 45% premium over the price before the acquisition was announced. The tech company thus rates the value of Activision Blizzard much higher than the share price indicated. This, of course, creates plenty of enthusiasm among Activision Blizzard investors. On the other hand, the Microsoft share was hardly able to keep itself steady after the news. It is quite possible that the high premium made investors doubt the sense of the deal. But the upcoming investigations by the antitrust authorities also entail a certain risk. It should be noted that the Activision Blizzard share had already cracked the $100 mark, at least briefly, before the crash in 2021. So with its offer, Microsoft turns back the clock and brackets out the share price slide. Is Sony losing the console war? Incidentally, the Sony Group (SONY) share was also affected by the possible deal. It plummeted by around 8% after the announcement. Apparently, the investors of the Japanese electronics company fear that the balance of power between Xbox and Playstation could shift as a result of the takeover. So far, Microsoft has not been able to overtake Playstation in the console business in terms of sales figures. But soon the Playstation platform could lose attractive titles like Call of Duty. After all, the new Call of Duty: Vanguard is considered the best-selling game of 2021 in the U.S. And: For 13 years now, the Call of Duty series has topped the annual U.S. charts. If Sony were to lose those games, that would probably be a reason for many gamers to buy an Xbox instead of a Playstation in the future. For now, however, it remains to be seen whether the deal will be approved at all. Therefore, be sure to keep an eye out for further news on the topic. In any case, we'll stay on the ball for you, Enjoy your day, [BauerSig] Dr. Gregor Bauer Chief Analyst, European Markets [] --------------------------------------------------------------- [] [] Mega Takeover: What is Microsoft up to with Activision Blizzard? [BauerPic]Dear Investor, For us investors, it was the news of the week: U.S. tech company Microsoft (MSFT) wants to take over games publisher Activision Blizzard (ATVI) for $68.7 billion. Last Tuesday's news caused significant shifts on the stock market. While Activision Blizzard shares shot upwards, Microsoft shares initially fell - and also competitor Sony came under pressure. But let's take it one step at a time: The planned deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard would be the largest takeover in the history of the gaming industry to date. It would make Microsoft the world's third-largest computer games company in one fell swoop. But what does the tech giant have in mind for Activision Blizzard? Microsoft has been a serious player in the industry for many years with its Xbox game console. But that's not all: With its "Game Pass" services, the company offers a platform on which users can play a wide variety of games for a monthly fee. This can be done via PC, console or, most recently, via the cloud. A kind of Netflix for video game fans. The Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass now have a combined total of more than 25 million active subscribers. This business model ensures predictable revenues for Microsoft. For growth to continue, it needs one thing above all: fresh and, above all, exclusive content. That's why the company has been on a considerable shopping spree in the gaming industry for some time now. Microsoft becomes a gaming empire In March 2021, for example, Microsoft swallowed the holding company ZeniMax for $7.5 billion. ZeniMax includes the well-known developer studio Bethesda, which has captivated millions of gamers with game series such as Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Wolfenstein. Following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, further blockbuster titles with a strong reach are now likely to enrich the "Game Pass" services. Activision Blizzard brings smash hits such as World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Hearthstone, Call of Duty and Candy Crush. These titles have long been established in the gaming industry, and their sequels regularly generate a great deal of interest in the community. Microsoft's "Game Pass" should therefore gain massively in reach through the planned takeover of the publisher. The Metaverse vision But that is only one side of the coin. The tech company wants much more. In a statement, Microsoft boss Satya Nadella brought the so-called Metaverse into play. This is a kind of virtual sphere in which all participants are networked and interact with each other. Nadella emphasized that gaming plays a key role in the development of such metaverse platforms. The reason: Millions of people are already networked in the large online games, including those from Activision Blizzard, and they form their own ecosystem. This is the perfect basis for taking this networking to a new level. Antitrust watchdogs are likely to take a very close look So for you as an investor, it remains exciting. The deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard is expected to be completed in 2023. However, the whole thing is not yet in the bag. Committees in both companies have approved the takeover. But the authorities may still have something to say about it. Sara Simon, an analyst at Berenberg Bank, expects the antitrust authorities to take a close look at the planned acquisition - especially if Microsoft distributes Activision Blizzard's titles exclusively via its own services. After all, Microsoft would then have considerable market power. But now back to the shares The stock of Activision Blizzard profited significantly on Tuesday. The share temporarily increased by almost 30% to more than $80. This was a boon for the ailing game publisher. The share price had fallen significantly since mid-July 2021 due to a workplace sexism scandal and investigations by Californian authorities. [ATVI stock] Microsoft is offering $95 per Activision Blizzard share. That's a 45% premium over the price before the acquisition was announced. The tech company thus rates the value of Activision Blizzard much higher than the share price indicated. This, of course, creates plenty of enthusiasm among Activision Blizzard investors. On the other hand, the Microsoft share was hardly able to keep itself steady after the news. It is quite possible that the high premium made investors doubt the sense of the deal. But the upcoming investigations by the antitrust authorities also entail a certain risk. It should be noted that the Activision Blizzard share had already cracked the $100 mark, at least briefly, before the crash in 2021. So with its offer, Microsoft turns back the clock and brackets out the share price slide. Is Sony losing the console war? Incidentally, the Sony Group (SONY) share was also affected by the possible deal. It plummeted by around 8% after the announcement. Apparently, the investors of the Japanese electronics company fear that the balance of power between Xbox and Playstation could shift as a result of the takeover. So far, Microsoft has not been able to overtake Playstation in the console business in terms of sales figures. But soon the Playstation platform could lose attractive titles like Call of Duty. After all, the new Call of Duty: Vanguard is considered the best-selling game of 2021 in the U.S. And: For 13 years now, the Call of Duty series has topped the annual U.S. charts. If Sony were to lose those games, that would probably be a reason for many gamers to buy an Xbox instead of a Playstation in the future. For now, however, it remains to be seen whether the deal will be approved at all. Therefore, be sure to keep an eye out for further news on the topic. In any case, we'll stay on the ball for you, Enjoy your day, [BauerSig] Dr. Gregor Bauer Chief Analyst, European Markets --------------------------------------------------------------- [] [] If you’re trading everyday, and tired of wasting hours looking for the perfect trade setup, while your account hemorrhages money, then KEEP READING… This could change EVERYTHING. Every morning for the last few months, a notorious market veteran has been quietly sending out a list of his favorite high-potential stock picks to a small, select group of successful traders… And [open enrollment is still available to the public.]( A rare opportunity for everyday traders just like you! 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