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.

Ultimate Guide To Fundamental, Technical, And Sentiment Analysis In The Stock Market

What Is Stock Market Analysis

Stock market analysis comprises three main approaches: fundamental, technical, and sentiment, where fundamental focuses on financials, technical on charts/patterns, and sentiment on investor emotion. Although the three have their differences, most successful investors combine all three methods. Utilizing fundamental analysis can help identify strong companies, while technical and sentiment analysis can provide appropriate timing for … Read more

ASML Hits All-Time High: AI Boom Drives Record €13.2B Order Surge

ASML Hits All-Time High: AI Boom Drives Record €13.2B Order Surge

Shares of ASML Holding N.V. have surged to an unprecedented peak, driven by explosive demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The Dutch company, which is the world’s sole supplier of Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, has seen its stock soar to record highs, with the rally fueled by a total of €13.2 billion … Read more

GOOGL Stock Rises 4%: Alphabet’s Cloud Segment Powers AI Leadership

GOOGL Stock Rises 4%: Alphabet’s Cloud Segment Powers AI Leadership

Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) are drawing renewed investor attention as the tech giant cements its status as a leader in generative AI and cloud infrastructure. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) closed at $314.98, rising $12.13 (+4.01%) at the market close on February 20 at 4:00:01 PM EST. Alphabet has rapidly evolved into a vertically … Read more

Markets Brace for Nvidia Earnings, PPI, Fed Speeches

Markets Brace for Nvidia Earnings, PPI, Fed Speeches

The markets faced a critical week amid the shifting trade policy, key economic data, and major corporate earnings. On Friday, February 20, 2026, the U.S. stock market dealt with significant volatility and divergent performance. Investors navigated a complex landscape, marked by a landmark Supreme Court ruling on trade policy, a disappointing reading on economic growth, … Read more

S&P 500, Dow Futures Slide on Trump Tariffs; Upcoming Nvidia Earnings

S&P 500, Dow Futures Slide on Trump Tariffs; Upcoming Nvidia Earnings

U.S. stock futures slid early Monday after Donald Trump announced a sweeping 15% global tariff hike over the weekend, unsettling investors and reviving concerns of a renewed global trade confrontation. “will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been “ripping” the U.S. off for decades, without retribution (until … Read more

David Rolfe Trims Apple: Wedgewood’s 2026 Tech Valuation Strategy

David Rolfe Trims Apple: Wedgewood’s 2026 Tech Valuation Strategy

David Rolfe’s Wedgewood Partners reduces its Apple Inc. position with a 14.36% trim, cutting nearly 24,000 shares. Amidst the 2026 tech valuation, this strategic move displays a disciplined cut representing a shift of sentiment among strategic growth managers.  With the broad strategic shift toward other AI beneficiaries, the mega-cap tech valuation is expected to experience … Read more