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Why the Stock Market Doesn’t Care Who Wins the Election

Jack Carter | November 5, 2024

Hey traders, Hey, it’s Jack. It’s Tuesday — Election Day — and today I want to share some perspective with you on the election, the stock market, and where our focus should be. With election season in full swing, I know there’s a lot of noise out there. The media wants to drive you crazy […]

Why Betting Big on Google Earnings Could Have Burned You

Jack Carter | October 30, 2024

Hey Traders, If you’ve been around the block a few times in the stock market, you know that earnings season is prime time for wild swings, big surprises, and plenty of lessons. And yesterday was no different. Google reported earnings after the close and popped a whopping 7.5% overnight, only to slide throughout the day, […]

How Google’s Stock Split Opened the Door for Everyday Investors

Jack Carter | October 28, 2024

Hey Traders, Today, I want to talk about one of the biggest game-changers in the tech world — Google’s stock split back in July 2022. This move didn’t just shake things up in the market; it leveled the playing field for everyday investors like you and me. Before that split, Google shares were sitting at […]

Why I Trade the Pre-Market

Jack Carter | October 17, 2024

Hey traders, Today I saw something that reminded me why it’s so important to have access to both the pre-market and post-market sessions. There’s a lot of action that happens outside of regular trading hours, and you can miss out on some great opportunities if you’re not set up for it. Let me give you […]

When the Market Surprises You: Adapt, Don’t Panic

Jack Carter | August 30, 2024

Hey traders, In our industry, you see it all the time: Past performance is not indicative of future results. All trading carries risk. And this week, the year’s hottest stock proved that to a lot of people when it reported earnings. Not only was NVDA among the year’s hottest stock, but they blew out earnings […]

Navigating Nvidia: What Worked, What Didn’t

Jack Carter | August 29, 2024

Hey traders, It feels like the whole market was holding its breath for Nvidia’s (NVDA) earnings yesterday. There was even a watch party — can you believe it? But for all the hype, the stock didn’t move as much as I expected. Nvidia’s earnings were great — exactly what I wanted to see. They’re growing […]

My Favorite Earnings Strategy (And How I’m Using It on NVDA)

Jack Carter | August 27, 2024

Hey traders, It’s Tuesday, and I’ve got something special lined up for tomorrow. I’m about to dive into one of my all-time favorite earnings strategies, and I want to give you a sneak peek. So, here’s the deal: Nvidia (NVDA) is reporting earnings tomorrow after the market closes, and I’m planning to make a move […]

The Market’s Not Liking Earnings (here’s what we’ll learn this week)

Jack Carter | July 30, 2024

Hey Traders, Today, I want to address the current market sentiment regarding earnings. It’s Tuesday, and the market is not reacting positively to the earnings reports that have come out so far. We’re seeing some significant movements and there’s more to come, so let’s dive in. Earnings Reactions: A Mixed Bag So far, we’ve seen […]

A Damaging Admission From This Trading Pro (and some key lessons)

Jack Carter | April 25, 2024

Here’s a crazy story that shows you how I can still make mistakes even after almost 40 years in the markets! Two days ago I told you how one of the rare occasions I’ll buy an option is when a stock is about to announce earnings. It’s well known that amateurs control the market open […]

One of the only times I buy a call option

Jack Carter | April 23, 2024

I want to tell you about a little trading strategy I use when earnings are going on. And it’s all based on this piece of timeless market wisdom: “Amateurs control the open, professionals control the close.” I look at these tech stocks and find out when their earnings are going to be announced. So for […]