OP Afternoon Wire (OP – Lite)

By Steve

OptionsPlayers Weekly Wrap-Up: Big Wins, Market News, and a Look Ahead

Happy Friday, OP family! Let’s celebrate another successful week of trading and dive into some key market news as we gear up for more opportunities next week.

Congrats on Another OP Alert Win!

The OP Alert Play delivered yet another winner today, keeping up our streak of actionable, profitable opportunities. Members who followed the WBA play were rewarded handsomely if they sold on the pop during the trading session. This kind of performance is what makes OptionsPlayers a trusted source for high-quality trade ideas. If you stacked your gains this week, congratulations!

Market News Rundown

Apple (AAPL): Rough Day for the Tech Giant

Apple shares dropped nearly 3% today, closing at $236.15, after a warning from noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The report predicts a challenging 2025 for Apple, with stagnant iPhone growth and shipments possibly falling 8%-10% below current expectations. Kuo also noted the lack of evidence that Apple’s intelligence initiatives are driving significant hardware upgrades or boosting service revenue.

Traders and investors alike will be watching closely to see how this impacts Apple’s outlook in the coming months.

Microsoft (MSFT): Expanding Xbox Horizons

Big news for gamers: Microsoft’s Xbox is reportedly bringing popular titles like “Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024” and “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” to Sony’s PlayStation 5 and the next Nintendo console.

This move, reported by VideoGamesChronicle, signals Microsoft’s broader push to expand its console exclusives to other platforms. With games like “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” and “Doom: The Dark Ages” also set to land on PlayStation, this could signal a shift in Microsoft’s gaming strategy that traders may want to monitor.

UFC (TKO): Chasing a $1 Billion Media Rights Deal

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, owned by TKO Group (TKO), is targeting over $1 billion annually in its next media-rights deal. The UFC’s current deal with Disney’s ESPN expires at the end of 2025, and exclusive negotiations are set to begin later this month.

If UFC secures such a deal, it would more than double what ESPN currently pays, signaling potential growth opportunities for TKO. This could be an interesting sector to watch for OP members seeking longer-term plays.

Tesla (TSLA): Recall Announcement

Tesla issued a recall for over 200,000 vehicles due to a hardware issue that could short-circuit and disable safety features like the rearview camera. The recall affects multiple models, including Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X, with manufacturing dates spanning January 2023 to December 2024.

While recalls can temporarily impact sentiment, Tesla has a history of bouncing back quickly, making it a key stock to monitor for next week’s trading opportunities.

Enjoy the Weekend and Stay Ready

This week was another great reminder of the power of preparation and discipline. If you played the WBA alert or any of the other OP setups, you’ve seen firsthand how our strategies and systems deliver results.

Take the weekend to rest and recharge, but don’t forget to check out the OP Wire on Monday morning for all the key premarket insights. We’ll be back next week with more plays to help you Stack Your Gains™!

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