John Ondercin

John Ondercin is a seasoned options trading educator and author celebrated for his clear, jargon-free writing that makes complex financial concepts accessible to beginners and aspiring traders alike. He excels at providing practical, step-by-step guidance on options basics, trade examples, value calculations, and advanced strategies like the impact of time, probability, and the Greeks.

NVDA Stock News: Nvidia Rethinks H200 Strategy Amid China Export Curbs

NVDA Stock News: Nvidia Rethinks H200 Strategy Amid China Export Curbs

NVIDIA is reevaluating its manufacturing strategy with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as U.S. export controls create bottlenecks for H200 chip sales to China. Despite strong demand from Chinese tech firms, shipments remain stalled due to Beijing’s pending approval, forcing NVIDIA to reassess how it allocates limited TSMC production capacity. This pivot was followed by … Read more

Marvell Stock: AI Data-Center Spending Could Boost Marvell Earnings

Marvell Stock: AI Data-Center Spending Could Boost Marvell Earnings

Marvell Technology reported strong results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with rapid growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure driving much of the company’s performance. The chipmaker released its earnings on March 5, 2026, highlighting a sharp rise in demand from data center customers.  Revenue from Marvell’s data center segment reached a record $1.36 billion … Read more

Robinhood Platinum Credit Card Targets Wealthy Users, HOOD Stock Rises

Robinhood Platinum Credit Card Targets Wealthy Users, HOOD Stock Rises

During the ‘Robinhood Presents: Take Flight’ event on March 4, 2026, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) announced its investment plans for the future, with the introduction of the new Robinhood Platinum Credit Card, aimed at catering to an elite, high-income consumer base. The card paves the way for the retail-centric investment company’s entry into an elite … Read more

White House Receives SEC-CFTC Plan to Federally Regulate Prediction Markets

White House Receives SEC-CFTC Plan to Federally Regulate Prediction Markets

The regulatory outlook for the digital assets industry in the United States is rapidly evolving, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have submitted significant proposals to the White House for review. These proposals, currently under consideration by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), represent a … Read more

Morgan Stanley Layoffs: Bank to Cut 3% Workforce Across Divisions

Morgan Stanley Layoffs: Bank to Cut 3% Workforce Across Divisions

Morgan Stanley is cutting approximately 3% of its workforce, equivalent to about 2,500 employees, across its core business lines, including investment banking, trading, wealth management, and investment management. The layoffs are reported as part of a strategic restructuring driven by shifting business priorities, operational efficiency goals, and evolving location strategies, affecting both domestic and international … Read more

PLTR Stock Raises 4%, Wall Street Raises Palantir Price Target

PLTR Stock Raises 4%, Wall Street Raises Palantir Price Target

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is attracting renewed attention from Wall Street after a series of analyst upgrades pushed its price targets higher, following strong financial performance and accelerating demand for artificial intelligence software. The latest analyst reports suggest that Palantir’s expanding AI platform and improving profitability are reshaping sentiment around the stock. Meanwhile, Shares of Palantir … Read more