Markets are getting a little boost so far today — but let’s be real, things are still messy. Traders were digesting the latest twists in President Trump’s ever-evolving tariff strategy.
There’s talk of giving the auto sector a bit of a break, and delaying some electronics-related duties. That sent auto stocks ripping higher. But at the same time…
New tariffs are being floated for pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
So… clarity? Not exactly.
Still, the market popped Monday and carried some of that momentum into Tuesday’s session — partly on hopes that at least some parts of the tariff storm might get delayed.
Meanwhile, earnings season is in full swing.
Big banks like Bank of America (BAC) and Citi (C) reported today — both up nicely — along with health care giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and regional player PNC (PNC). Traders are locked in on whether any of these names start hinting at real impact from the trade war — especially in their forward guidance.
One name not enjoying the early action? Boeing (BA), down over 1% but well off the lows after reports that China told its airlines to pause additional jet deliveries. Not great timing.
A Stock to Watch: Meta Platforms (META)
Meta Platforms (META) is a stock to keep on your watchlist this week, as it tends to be bullish starting in the middle of April.
As the market tries to rebound, this seasonal trend could be worth a look.
Buying META on April 14 and holding for 19 days has delivered an average return of 4.31% over the past several years. While past performance is no guarantee, it’s definitely worth considering as we move through April.
Be sure and check out On the Clock Stocks!
Overall, even with a short-term lift, there’s a lot in the air.
Between earnings, tariffs and geopolitical headlines, this market’s still on edge — and traders are staying nimble while waiting for more direction.
Stay tuned.
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P.S. AutoStrike Versus the Market Crash: 3-0
A few months ago, Chuck Hughes called me with news he couldn’t share with anyone else yet.
After 40 years of trading (and mentoring me for the past few), he’d finally done something I thought was impossible – he automated his trading method.
As Chuck’s student, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful his strategies are.
His guidance helped me double my account in about six months, posting over $30,000 in profits.
But this new trade engine he built? It’s on another level entirely.
It’s called “AutoStrike” – and it doesn’t just find good stocks.
It scans through 100,000+ options contracts to identify the precise ones with what it sees as having exceptional profit potential.
The kind that can target $500… $1,000… sometimes even more per trade.
I was skeptical until I saw what was possible during one of the worst market weeks in January.
Based on the algorithm… On January 21st, AutoStrike could have flagged a trade on NET that would have paid $1,202 in just days.
Again, a few days later, on January 29th, another alert on FTNT that would have delivered $1,443.
And even by February, it was the exact same story on yet another opportunity with HWM, with a short at $1,225 in profits.
All while the market was getting hammered.
The most impressive part?
Even when stocks like NVDA dropped 8.5% in November and most traders got crushed.
Anyone following these “AutoStrike” alerts had a shot at walking away with $1,077 in profits.
How? Because Chuck and his team programmed it to help you find options with the power to pay out EVEN if a stock drops 10%+ in a month.
Of course, there would have been smaller wins and some that did not work out, and I cannot promise every single trade would play out this way.
But we will share the secret behind his incredible 96.2% win rate on real money trades – and now it’s fully automated, working 24/7.
Just check your phone once during market hours, and all the heavy lifting is done for you.
Just this morning, AutoStrike flagged a new trade setup that’s primed to target profits, and I want to share it with you before the window closes.
These alerts are time sensitive, but you can get your hands on the ticker…
