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.

Meta Stock Jumps on Q4 Beat as Zuckerberg Unveils $135B AI Push

Meta Stock Jumps on Q4 Beat as Zuckerberg Unveils $135B AI Push

Meta Platforms Inc. (META) delivered a blowout earnings report that sent its stock sharply higher in after-hours trading, reinforcing the company’s status as one of the dominant winners of the artificial intelligence boom. The social media giant reported earnings per share (EPS) of $8.88, comfortably beating Wall Street estimates of $8.19–$8.23, while revenue surged to … Read more

PLTR Stock: Palantir Technologies’ Q4 Earnings Are In Focus As Valuation

Palantir Technologies’ Q4 Earnings Are In Focus As Valuation

Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings on February 2, 2026, with investors bracing for another high-stakes print that could determine whether the stock’s blistering rally has further room to run or is finally running ahead of fundamentals. With Palantir firmly positioned as one of the market’s most polarizing AI names, … Read more

UNH Stock Plunges 19% And Jefferies Slashes Price Target To $340 On Medicare Advantage Pressure

UNH Stock Plunges 19%

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares suffered a sharp selloff, plunging nearly 19% to around $282.70, as investors reacted to intensifying concerns over Medicare Advantage profitability and rising medical costs. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) closed at $282.70, down $68.94 (19.61%) at the end of the trading session at 4:00:02 PM EST. The Jefferies cut its price target … Read more