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.

Palantir Stock : March 17 Anthropic-Pentagon Clash Clouds Claude Link

PLTR Stock Today: March 17 Anthropic-Pentagon Clash Clouds Claude Link

Palantir (PLTR) stock traded at $155.08 on March 17, 2026, up 1.55% for the session, amid ongoing turmoil from the U.S. Pentagon’s decision to blacklist Anthropic’s Claude AI models.  With U.S. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post ordering the government to “IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic’s technology,” the use of AI in military decision-making … Read more

Microsoft (MSFT) Stake Slashed 51% by Cim Investment Management

Microsoft (MSFT) Stake Slashed 51% by Cim Investment Management

Cim Investment Management Inc. has significantly reduced its position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), cutting its holdings by 51.1% in its latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ending March 2026. The firm sold 24,365 shares during the reporting period, bringing its total holdings down to 23,321 shares, valued … Read more

Nvidia $68.1B Revenue, 73% Growth as $1T AI Boom Accelerates

Nvidia $68.1B Revenue, 73% Growth as $1T AI Boom Accelerates

In a financial performance that dampened concerns of an “AI bubble,” NVIDIA reported a staggering $68.1 billion in revenue for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. The earnings report, originally released in late February, revealed a 73% year-over-year surge that easily cleared the $65 billion consensus forecast. This momentum has taken center stage this week … Read more

Mastercard (MA) to Acquire BVNK for $1.8B in Largest Stablecoin M&A Ever

Mastercard (MA) to Acquire BVNK for $1.8B in Largest Stablecoin M&A Ever

Mastercard Inc. (NYSE: MA) made waves in the financial technology sector this week with the announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK, a prominent stablecoin infrastructure provider, in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion. While the acquisition signals a massive strategic shift toward integrating blockchain technology into the core of global finance, … Read more

Broadcom (AVGO) Struggles Near $300 Despite 29% Revenue Growth

Broadcom (AVGO) Struggles Near $300 Despite 29% Revenue Growth

Despite the strong earnings and a historic $100 billion long-term AI revenue target, Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) is struggling to maintain its footing above the critical $300 psychological threshold. The company reported a 29% increase in year-on-year revenue, fueled by a 52% surge in semiconductor solutions and 106% growth in AI-specific sales that reached $8.4 billion. … Read more

Tesla (TSLA), LG Energy Solution Seal $4.3B US Battery Deal for Megapack

Tesla (TSLA), LG Energy Solution Seal $4.3B US Battery Deal for Megapack

During the Trump Administration’s Indo-Pacific Energy Security Summit on March 16, 2026, tech giant Tesla confirmed the much-anticipated deal with LG Energy Solution for the production of $4.3 billion worth of battery cells, thereby strengthening its stronghold within the high-demand field of energy storage.  The agreement for domestic production of energy storage systems for Tesla’s … Read more