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LiferSteve posted an update 4 weeks ago
“The Fed, China, and a Market on the Edge”
May 7, 2025
The Federal Reserve is set to make its next interest rate decision this week, and the markets have already spoken: no change is expected. Futures pricing, bond market behavior, and equity action all reflect a consensus that the Fed will maintain its current stance amid lingering inflation…
Steve posted an update 4 weeks ago
Robinhood vs. Direct Brokers: The Truth Behind ‘Free Trading’
1. Robinhood – Payment for Order Flow (PFOF) Model
Robinhood popularized “free” trading by eliminating commissions. But here’s what most retail traders don’t realize:
- Robinhood makes money by selling your orders to market makers (like Citadel Securities or Virtu)…
Steve posted an update 5 weeks ago
Apple ($AAPL) Earnings & Valuation Overview – OptionsPlayers Brief
1. Recent Earnings Performance:
- Apple is set to report earnings this week, with investors watching closely for signs of revenue stabilization after recent quarters showed slowing hardware sales and flat iPhone demand.
- Services (like iCloud, Apple Music, and App Store revenue) have…
Steve posted an update 2 months ago
A trading goal is more than just a profit number—it’s a personal roadmap that guides your decisions, risk tolerance, and daily trading actions.
At OptionsPlayers, we take this seriously. That’s why we ask each trader what their goals are during registration—because identifying the goal is just the first step. What really matters is having…
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