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.

Impact Of Macroeconomic Factors On The Stock Market (2026)

Impact Of Macroeconomic Factors On The Stock Market (2026)

Macroeconomics is the study of whole economies, and it deals with the structure, performance, behavior, and decision-making of an economy as a whole. It matters for the stock market because it dictates the overall environment for investor sentiment, corporate earnings, and capital flows. Macroeconomic factors, primarily interest rates, inflation, and GDP growth, significantly influence stock … Read more

Jersey Electricity (JEL) Shares Sink Below 50-Day SMA as Energy Volatility Hits

Jersey Electricity (JEL) Shares Sink Below 50-Day SMA as Energy Volatility Hits

Jersey Electricity plc (JEL) shares crossed below their 50-day moving average in mid-February 2026. The stock traded as low as GBX 465, slightly below its 50-day moving average of GBX 466.11. On that day, approximately 9,296 shares changed hands. The technical movement is often interpreted by traders as a potential bearish signal, indicating weakening short-term … Read more

Strategy (MSTR) Buys 17,994 Bitcoin as STRC Preferred Sales Hit Record

Strategy (MSTR) Buys 17,994 Bitcoin as STRC Preferred Sales Hit Record

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin treasury firm, appears to have sold significant shares of its “Stretch” (STRC) perpetual preferred equity in a single day to fund more bitcoin purchases than ever before. Data suggests that the company’s bitcoin buys this week were partly funded by the issuance of its Variable Rate … Read more

Micron (MU) Stock Falls 3.1% to $405 Ahead of Mar 18 Earnings Report

Micron (MU) Stock Falls 3.1% to $405 Ahead of Mar 18 Earnings Report

Micron stock has experienced recent declines, with shares dropping 3.1% to $405.35 on Thursday, March 12, 2026, amid broader market jitters tied to escalating oil prices and geopolitical tensions from the Iran conflict.  The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.78% during the same session, reflecting heightened investor caution. Despite these short-term pressures, Micron’s underlying fundamentals remain strong … Read more

How Inflation Affects Stock Prices

How Inflation Affects Stock Prices

What Is Inflation Inflation is the incremental growth in the prices of everyday goods and services, which usually happens when demand for goods grows faster than supply.  This means the same amount of money slowly buys less than it used to. This also happens when too much money circulates in the economy and production costs … Read more

Netflix Stock Holds Near $100 After $600M InterPositive AI Deal

Netflix Stock Holds Near $100 After $600M InterPositive AI Deal

Netflix has maintained the momentum ignited by its exit from the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war. Last week, the streaming giant announced its acquisition of InterPositive, an AI-filmmaking startup founded by actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck, in a deal reportedly valued at $600 million.  Unlike the Warner Bros. acquisition plan announcement that resulted in the … Read more

Oracle (ORCL) Jumps 9% on Q3 Beat as AI Backlog Hits $553 Billion

Oracle (ORCL) Jumps 9% on Q3 Beat as AI Backlog Hits $553 Billion

Oracle (ORCL) stock surged approximately 10% after strong Q3 FY2026 earnings, exceeding expectations on revenue, EPS, and cloud infrastructure growth, which fueled renewed optimism. Despite this rebound, the stock remains under pressure from technical resistance near $165-$170, with the 50-day moving average and a key downtrend line acting as hurdles.  Technical Resistance Still Limits Sustained … Read more