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.

Europe Car Sales Dip in Jan 2026 as Tesla Loses EV Share

Europe Car Sales Dip in Jan 2026 as Tesla Loses EV Share

Data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) shows that new car registrations in the EU dropped 3.9% YoY last month. Hybrid-electric cars are the most popular powertrain across the bloc, capturing 38.6% of all registrations, while petrol and diesel models continued to lose ground. However, Tesla’s market share among battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) dropped … Read more

Amazon Announces $12 Billion Investment in Louisiana’s First Data Center Campuses

Amazon Announces $12 Billion Investment in Louisiana’s First Data Center Campuses

Amazon, the prominent American multinational technology company and the world’s largest online retailer, is all set to invest hefty amounts of money in its first data center campuses in Louisiana. According to the latest reports, American giants are on the verge of pouring $12 billion into strengthening local infrastructure and funding community programs. Amazon claims … Read more

JPMorgan CEO Warns of Risky Moves Echoing 2008 Crisis

JPMorgan CEO Warns of Risky Moves Echoing 2008 Crisis

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, warned investors about a few financial firms engaging in ‘dump things’ to boost profits, particularly by pursuing riskier lending and investing practices, thereby increasing the net income.  He drew a parallel to the pre-2008 financial crisis era, warning that some firms are repeating risky behaviours. Dimon said that today’s … Read more

How Macroeconomic Factors Influence Stock Market

How Macroeconomic Factors Influence Stock Market

The status of economies around the world and their stock markets are influenced by various factors that are internal or external to those economies. Understanding these macroeconomic factors is crucial for navigating stock market volatility. Indicators such as GDP, inflation, employment, and retail sales provide valuable insights into the overall economic health, influencing stock valuations … Read more

Why Are Stocks Down Today? Trump Tariffs and AI Selloff

Why Are Stocks Down Today? Trump Tariffs and AI Selloff

U.S. stocks dropped sharply as of  Monday, February 23, 2026, after President Donald Trump increased temporary tariffs to 15% on imports from other countries. This move escalated the trade tensions, following the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down Trump’s previous ‘reciprocal’ tariff plan on imports from around the world.  In the meantime, investors continued … Read more

Understanding the Stock Market: Concepts, Risks, and Opportunities

Understanding the Stock Market: Concepts, Risks, and Opportunities

The stock market is crucial for economic growth by enabling companies to raise capital for expansion, innovation, and job creation through IPOs. It facilitates wealth creation for investors, offers high liquidity for trading, acts as an economic health indicator, and promotes efficient resource allocation to productive businesses. This comprehensive guide for stock market beginners expands … Read more

Morgan Stanley Lifts Nvidia Target to $250 Ahead of Earnings

Morgan Stanley Lifts Nvidia Target to $250 Ahead of Earnings

Morgan Stanley has reiterated its overweight (buy) rating on Nvidia (NVDA) ahead of NVIDIA’s Q4 FY 2026 Earnings Report, which was scheduled for February 25, 2026. Investors are curiously awaiting Nvidia’s Q4 earnings, as the last earnings report was an absolute ‘buy’, even though the stock market reacted negatively.  Recovery Momentum Ahead of the Earnings … Read more

Gold, Guns, and Crypto: Inside Arthur Hayes’ Current Portfolio

In a post on X, Arthur Hayes, the former BitMEX CEO, shared a snapshot of his current holdings. He has detailed a diversified portfolio that includes commodities, defense stocks, and digital assets, indicating a sustained preference for hard assets as well as select cryptocurrencies. The equities he revealed are gold, silver, oil majors, defense contractors, … Read more