1. Apple Inc. (AAPL)

• Price: $194.93
• P/E Ratio: 33.72
• 200-Day Moving Average: $226.81
• Support: Around $208
• Resistance: Near $217 (200-day MA) 

2. The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

• Price: $101.88
• P/E Ratio: 33.15
• 200-Day Moving Average: $100.01
• Support: $89.99
• Resistance: $94.35 

3. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

• Price: $434.96
• P/E Ratio: 28.88
• 200-Day Moving…

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“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…

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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)…

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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…

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