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.

CoreWeave’s (CRWV) AI Cloud Rally: Big NVIDIA Safety Net, Bigger Valuation Risk

Why CoreWeave’s AI Cloud Growth Faces Nvidia Risk

AI-focused cloud computing provider CoreWeave’s stock rallied 13.68% in the last five days, driven by Nvidia’s safety backing, positive analyst projections, large AI contracts, and AI boom sentiment. The previous intraday high touched $101.23, marking a 42.86% growth in one month. The price is likely to climb higher, given the market’s confidence in cutting-edge AI … Read more

Apple Agrees to Pay $150,000 Fine and Amend Business Practices

Apple Inc. agrees to pay a fine of $150,000 and amend its business practices to resolve widespread allegations of 2017 merchandise pricing violations in Apple stores throughout New Jersey. The settlement demanded enhanced employee training, audits, and visible pricing to ensure consumer transparency. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin posted on X regarding the violation as … Read more

NVIDIA’s H200 AI Chip Shipments Blocked by China

NVIDIA’s H200 AI Chip Shipments Blocked by China

The Chinese customs officials blocked the shipment of NVIDIA Corporation’s H200 artificial-intelligence processors from entering China, the Financial Times reported that this halt persuaded suppliers of parts for the chip to pause their production further. Thus, the shares of NVIDIA closed down on 0.5%, which is $186.23 on Friday.  What’s Now NVIDIA was expecting more … Read more

Elite Wealth Management Reduces Position In Google Parent Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), Other Institutional Giants Follow Suit

Elite Wealth Cuts Google Stake; Other Giants Follow Suit

Elite Wealth Management, a firm that provides financial planning advisory services tailored for high-net-worth individuals and families, has reduced its position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG), the parent company of Silicon Valley giant Google, by 30.9% during Q3 2025. According to the institutional investor’s most recent Form 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange … Read more

Is the US Stock Market Open Today? 

Is the US Stock Market Open Today? 

U.S. financial markets will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, as the country observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January each year. The holiday pause affects equities, bonds, and several key financial services, creating a longer-than-usual market break that investors should factor into their trading … Read more