Hey Traders,

Having fun yet? The daily barrage of Trump headlines can whip the market around like a rollercoaster, with quick pops and drops that leave your head spinning.

We saw it on Thursday: a 40-point plunge followed by a 32-point rebound, all within minutes.

It's the market's way of reacting to the political theater, but smart traders know better than to get caught up in the drama.

Happened again today with the White House pounding the table about the potential incoming tariffs.

The Market kept getting pushed further down.

The truth is, these news-driven swings are often fleeting.

They're the market's knee-jerk reaction, not a reflection of long-term trends.

So, while the news cycle churns, we need to stay focused on what truly matters: strategic, well-researched trades.

Ignore the noise, and you'll be one step ahead of the game.

Let's talk some intersting order flow.

Now, let's dissect some of Thursday's more interesting trades. These aren't just random bets; they're glimpses into how savvy traders are positioning themselves in this volatile environment:

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (Ticker: LVS): The LVS action was intriguing. One trader unwound their March 45 calls and immediately snapped up the June 45 calls. This suggests they're bullish on LVS, but they're playing the long game. We also saw a buy of the 47 calls and a sale of the March 50 put – double confirmation of a bullish sentiment.

PDD Holdings Inc - ADR (Ticker: PDD): A straight-up call buy in PDD for February caught my eye. With just three weeks until expiration, this trader is betting big on a near-term surge for the owner of TEMU. That's a high-conviction play, and it speaks volumes about their expectations for PDD.

Bank of America Corp (Ticker: BAC): Someone's feeling bullish on BAC with a short-dated call spread expiring next Friday. With BAC hovering just below 47, they're anticipating a 5% jump in just a week. That's an aggressive move, but it could pay off handsomely if they're right.

Speaking of smart moves, Licia's Double My Money Challenge is generating some serious buzz.

Check out the discussion [link to presentation here] and see how she's cutting through the market clutter to achieve real results.

It's a masterclass challenge in disciplined trading, and well worth a look.

Check it out here.

 

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