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.

RR Stock Jump 44% After Tapping Microsoft AI

Richtech Robotics Stock Jump 44%

Richtech Robotics (NASDAQ: RR) stunned Wall Street on Tuesday as its stock surged roughly 44% in a single session, dramatically outperforming the broader market and igniting renewed interest in small-cap AI hardware plays. The explosive move came ahead of today’s closing bell after the company announced a strategic AI integration with Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), positioning … Read more

ASML Stock Jumps On €13.2B Bookings As AI Chip Demand Accelerates

ASML Stock Jumps On €13.2B

Shares of ASML Holding NV surged in early trading after the world’s leading semiconductor equipment maker reported record fourth-quarter net bookings of €13.2 billion, far exceeding market expectations and reinforcing confidence that the artificial intelligence–driven chip boom is far from over.  For U.S. investors, the results offer a powerful forward signal not only for ASML … Read more

MSCI Halt Triggers 7% Drop in Indonesia’s Stock Market

Jakarta stock market trading floor showing investors reacting to a sharp 7% drop in the Jakarta Composite Index after MSCI halts index changes due to investability and transparency concerns

The Indonesian stock market plunged sharply by 7% in the Jakarta Composite Index on January 28, 2026. The decline was triggered by MSCI’s announcement halting certain index changes. The plunge in stock prices stemmed from concerns over market investability, including tightly held ownership in listed firms and potential price distortions post the MSCI’s announcements. As … Read more

UPS to Cut 30,000 More Jobs as Amazon “Glide-Down” Reaches Inflection Point; Shares Gain

UPS to cut 30,000 jobs in 2026 amid Amazon volume decline and major restructuring

United Parcel Service (UPS) announced Tuesday a massive restructuring effort that will eliminate 30,000 operational roles in 2026, marking an aggressive acceleration of its pivot away from its largest but least profitable customer: Amazon. Despite the deep workforce reductions, Wall Street signaled strong approval of the “Better, Not Bigger” strategy. Amazon stock (AMZN) closed at … Read more

UnitedHealth Raises 2026 Profit Outlook While Warning On 2027 Regulation

UnitedHealth Stock Raises

Today, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) delivered a complex narrative to the market. While the company’s official 2026 financial guidance signaled recovery for its core operations, an unexpected regulatory curveball from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent the stock tumbling, casting a shadow over what was otherwise a “comeback” quarter. UNH stock price closed … Read more