🐻 How to Be a Genius in a Bear Market

Good morning. There’s an old saying that everyone is a genius in a bull market. Now, with tech.. It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. There’s an old saying that everyone is a genius in a bull market. Now, with tech stocks rolling over, cryptocurrencies crashing, and the broad market flatlining on inflation fears, investors need a new strategy. Part of that strategy is moderation. After watching triple-digit moves in some more speculative corners in the market, many traders, particularly new ones, may have unrealistic expectations. For a market with considerable daily volatility, now’s the time to look at opportunities in dividend-paying stocks, writing covered calls rather than making naked options trades, and looking to buy great companies when they fall to a reasonable price. If you buy right and grow your wealth during a bear market, you’ll be on your way to trounce the next bull market. Now here's the rest of the news: Sponsored Content [When Is the Best Time to Trade?]( Work alongside David Aquino, an expert options trader as he and his new e-book guide you through the market and the patterns to look for as you learn. When you download “How To Master Retirement Trade”, you’ll learn how to spot the fluctuations in the market that will help make you extra income. [Click HERE now and receive the e-book that is turning retiree mornings back into profitable days at the office.]( MARKETS DOW 33,897.49 -0.48% S&P 4,115.82 -0.29% NASDAQ 13,299.74 -0.03% *As of market close • Stocks declined for a third day in a row on Wednesday, but closed near highs for the day. • Oil declined 3.3 percent, closing at $63.32 per barrel. • Gold traded flat, closing at $1,870 per ounce. • Cryptocurrencies continued trading lower, with Bitcoin last at $40,066. Today’s TOP TIPS [Time to Buy This Failed IPO?]( When a company makes its initial public offering, it’s designed to go higher in the first few trading days. This creates a sense of momentum. And when that doesn’t happen? It’s even called a failed IPO. Coinbase (COIN) is the latest company to face a failed IPO. Of course, the company made a direct listing allowing insiders to cash out rather than raise money. But now, the company is looking to raise capital… by raising debt. » [FULL STORY]( [Insider Trading Report: Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP)]( Samuel Lyon, a division president at Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP), recently bought 6,000 more shares. The buy increased his stake by 9.5 percent, and came to a total price of just over $34,000. This is the first insider activity of the year. Over the past three years, company insiders have been a mix of buyers and sellers. There were some large-scale buys in 2018 and 2019 when shares dove to a multi-year low. » [FULL STORY]( [Unusual Options Activity: Next Era Energy (NEE)]( Utility giant Next Era Energy (NEE) has seen shares slide to a price point where it’s bounced higher on previous occasions the past few months. One trader sees that happening again. That’s based on the August $75 calls. With 92 days until expiration, over 6,020 contracts traded from a prior open interest of 178, for a 34-fold rise in volume. The buyer of the options paid about $2.15 to make the trade. » [FULL STORY]( IN OTHER NEWS • [Why July 27th Could Set Off A “Tech Boom” In Stocks]( Wall street insider Chris Rowe says, “fortunes will be made, and lost… in what will go down as the greatest stock market event in the last 20 years.” [You need to see this ASAP.]( (Clicking above will opt you in to receive emails from True Market Insiders - [Privacy Policy](.) • [Cryptocurrency Drop Continues with Bitcoin Hitting Multi-Month Low]( Cryptocurrencies saw a major drop yesterday morning, on news that China would take more steps to crack down on trading with the currency. That led to a 20-30 percent drop in many names, with Bitcoin sliding as low as $30,202 in trading before partially rebounding. • [Lumber Slides for Eighth Day]( After peaking at over $1,711 per thousand board feet on May 10, lumber prices have now slid to $1,201, for a 30 percent decline in just 8 days. The drop still leaves lumber as a top-performing asset in the past year. The move comes as single-family housing starts have dropped 13 percent in April, the biggest drop since the start of the pandemic. • [Colonial Pipeline CEO Explains Ransom Payment]( Citing the potential economic ramifications of having their pipeline shut down indefinitely, Colonial Pipeline’s CEO explains that paying the $4.4 million ransom was the right thing to do. The pipeline was shut down for nearly a week, and impacted nearly 45 percent of the fuel supply for the East Coast. • [Burger King Unveils Crispy Chicken Sandwich]( The chicken sandwich wars continue, with Burger King unveiling its latest version, dubbed the “Ch’King.” The company has created a crispy version of its chicken sandwich, designed to compete with the success of other fast food companies that have unveiled similar products over the years. • [Blue Origin Reveals High Bid on First Human Spaceflight]( Space travel firm Blue Origin, which is selling seats for its first spaceflight via auction, has revealed that the top bidder has paid $2 million for the privilege. Over 5,200 applicants have made bids so far, from 136 different countries. The flight is currently scheduled for July 20. S&P 500 MOVERS TOP TTWO 6.953% ENPH 6.661% TGT 6.094% ADI 4.956% MXIM 4.777% BOTTOM FCX 6.67% NOV 5.336% TJX 5.285% PGR 4.669% RL 4.133% Quote of the Day Bitcoin can more easily be used as a store of value in any part of world (especially in countries with unstable fiat currencies) and is very liquid. The implications as a store of value, particularly in certain countries/regimes, are significant. - Harshita Rawat, analyst at Bernstein, on why Bitcoin can become a global store of value, even as the cryptocurrency has corrected more than 30 percent from its all-time high. Sponsored Content [Retirement Can Still Be Profitable—Find Out How!]( Expert options trader Dave Aquino’s e-book “How to Master Retirement Trade” is sending new traders into early retirement. 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