PHILANTHROPIC INVESTING CLUB
WITH PAUL CONNOLLY
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NAV 21 February 2025: 97.29 Per Share. Gain 28.38% - SPX500 26.07%
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What’s Moving and Shaking markets, Friday 28 February 2025
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PERFORMANCE 28.38%(PTC) - 26.07%(SPX)
PRE-MARKET SENTIMENT RISK: Fluctuating
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1. FUTURES: All 3 are red pre and the Russell down 0.5%, ask yourself is the sell off justified? If not then this must be a buying opportunity. When it comes back its coming back strong, dont try & time it.
2. ASAI: Nikkei drops 2.7% led by chip stocks Advantest -8.8% & Tokyo Electron -3.8%. Yen strong.
3. PCE: The feds preferred gauge rose 2.5%, expected, yields at two week lows, rate cuts chances increase
4. NVDA: down another 2% after yesterdays -8,5%, profit margins declined a little, over done in my opinion and it only needs one analyst to say so and this will bounce. The company is still growing fast.
5. DEL: -7% in the pre, missing revenue, EPS beat, so it might bounce after the call. We exited Dell recently
6. DUO: the language app I and my family use, drops 9% after EBITDA guidance was below expectations
7. NTAP: -16% pre reporting revenue of $16.4B Vs $16.9 expected, EPS OK but guided low at $1.84 eps
8. META: +0.5% on news it will release an AI app, Zuck wants Meta to be the no1 in AI. Paid service also
9. GOOGL: +4% pre laying off HR and Cloud, likely on the DEI removals, wants cash to invest in AI
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Never look up to anyone – never look down on anyone. When you see all the way they are, you shall navigate life effectively.
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What’s Moving and Shaking markets, Thursday 27 February 2025
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PERFORMANCE 28.38%(PTC) - 26.07%(SPX)
PRE-MARKET SENTIMENT RISK: ON (CAUTIOUS)
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1. FUTURES:All 3 in the green with the NDQ+.83%, DOW+.26%, jobless claims up, 242K, potential reversal
2. Bonds. Searching for direction but markets now predict 2 rate cuts this year, the 1st before July.
3. Tariffs; Canadian & Mexican tariffs start Mar 4, 10% on China & European expected, traders are on edge
4. CVX: Portfolio Holding (CORE) license to buy Venezuelan oil will be cancelled, DJT unhappy with policy
5. CRM: Port/Hold: misses on earnings initially falling 10% but recovered and is now -3%. Pice cuts coming in fast and I would expect more pull back today & tomorrow. Revenue $9.99B Vs $10.04 expected. Usual.
6. NVDA: Port/Hold (CORE) Jumping round currently +2% after earnings that beat on top and bottom & issued good guidance. Takes PH AVGO with it. If you would like to know before we make a trade or receive this moving and shaking report to your email, then please go to our website and subscribe. Alternatively if you would like us to manage some funds for you completely free of charge please go to Etoros copy trade feature. Cancel at any time.
7. FCX: Port/Hold, 3.2% yesterday and 2.3% in the pre, improving free cash flow and costs management.
8. SNOW: +14% reports $987m Vs $956 expected, still yet to do a full year of positive earnings. Volatility
9. VST: Port Hold, +6.5% in the pre, after earnings, reaffirms EBITA outlook of $5.5B - $6.1B
10. RY: Port/hold +1.4% earning $2.55 ps Vs $2.28 expected.It be higher if it wasn't for currency headwinds
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Leadership is not about throwing your weight around – any fool can do that. It is about inspiring people to do their best.
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What’s Moving and Shaking markets, Wednesday 26 February 2025
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PERFORMANCE 28.38%(PTC) - 26.07%(SPX)
PRE-MARKET SENTIMENT RISK: ON
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1. FUTURES: All are in the green with the NASDAQ 100 up 0.67% and DOW 0.24%. NVDA earnings due.
2. ASIA; HK & China rebounded overnight despite the US yesterday's sell off. BABA up 5% in the pre.
3. YIELDS: Rose after progress is made on the President's Tax cut. Last time the government gave out free money (Pandemic) it went straight into Amazon and the likes. Inflationary? History does repeat
4. SMCI: UP 21% after 11% pull back yesterday (meets its deadline to file). 0 confidence in management
5. GM: Up 4% after a dividend hike of 25% and a buy back of $6B, this is a double win for investors
6. FSLR: Portfolio Holding, +4% in pre after revenue beat, $1.5B Vs $1.48 expected, Up 0.6b from last Q
7. TJX: +3%, beats earnings in the 4th quarter by 7cents with $1.23ps, revenue at 16.35 Vs 16.2 expected
8. BP: Cuts back on Green spending, $5b p.a. and increases oil and gas production, falls in the pre.
9. NVDA/TSM/AVGO: all Port/Hold, all Core. All are leading the premarket as we eagerly anticipate arguably the most important earnings report of the season. NVDA reports after the bell. Expectation of 0.85eps and $38.16 revenue, a big ask and will set the tone for all 3 of our companies and the general market direction.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Karma functions through certain tendencies. But with some awareness and focus, you can push it in the direction that you wish.
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The above investing club information is subject to our terms and conditions and PRIVACY POLICY, together with our DISCLAIMER. no fiduciary obligation or duty exists, or is created, by virtue of your receipt of any information provided in connection with the Parallel Tangent Capital Philanthropic Investing Club with Paul Connolly. no specific outcome or profit is guaranteed.
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What’s Moving and Shaking markets, Tuesday 25 February 2025
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PERFORMANCE 28.38%(PTC) - 26.07%(SPX)
PRE-MARKET SENTIMENT RISK: ON
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1. FUTURES: Mixed before the open, Dow30 up, SPX Flat & NASDQ down .24%. NVDA reports tomorrow
2. ASIA: Mostly down today, as exected, following for yesterdays sell off and tariff concerns,.
3. Yields: hits two month lows, which should be good for stocks, we are seeing a little disconnect
4. OIL; Rises with portfolio holding (CORE) HAL going up with it. Look for a brake above $27 to eye $30
5. ONEOK: Port/Hold Up 0.7% in the pr, beating earnings by 0.11c reporting $1.57, Midstream's strong
6. HD: The home improvement giant is flat despite a beat and providing positive comparable sales after 2 years of losses, high interest rates and home sales have been cited for the lack of growth.
7. BITCOIN: below 90k for the 1st time in 3 months. We don't trade crypto but is this a buy or sell? Let me know in the comments below.
8. PYPL; Port/Hold (CORE) +3% in the pre after rising 40% in 2024, releases plan for $2B in revenue for its Venmo section, the plan looks good. I think CEO Alex Chriss can continue to deliver.If you would like to know before we make a trade or receive this moving and shaking report to your email, then please go to our website and subscribe. Alternatively if you would like us to manage some funds for you completely free of charge please go to Etoros copy trade feature. Cancel at any time.
9. TSLA: Sales in Europe are down 45% while overall sales are up 37% , a close below $326 could add selling pressure. Currently 50% off its December high. We would consider a buy below $300.
10. LLY: Port/Hold (CORE), has been unstoppable for over a month and again rising 1% in the pre, as it launched a higher dose viral of Zepound for self pay. This will be popular for those want to lose weight
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Do not settle for a limited experience of life. Where there is a limitation, there is a possibility of breaking it.
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The above investing club information is subject to our terms and conditions and PRIVACY POLICY, together with our DISCLAIMER. no fiduciary obligation or duty exists, or is created, by virtue of your receipt of any information provided in connection with the Parallel Tangent Capital Philanthropic Investing Club with Paul Connolly. no specific outcome or profit is guaranteed.
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What’s Moving and Shaking markets, Monday 24 February 2025
PERFORMANCE 28.38%(PTC) - 26.07%(SPX)
PRE-MARKET SENTIMENT RISK: ON
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1. FUTURES: After Fridays 1.7% sell off all 3 are in the green with the DOW leading at +0.66%
2. EUROPE: Stocks are buoyant today after Europe's biggest economy voted for Germany's conservative party to lead the country, however, they don't have enough votes and will need to form a coalition .
3. YIELDS: fall and weakening the USD against a basket of currencies. GBP/USD & BRL/USD key for us.
4. GOLD: up 0.5% trading near ATH, taking portfolio holding Barrick up 1.25%
5. OIL: down on peace talks in Ukraine and easing of Russian sanctions. The narrative is changing quickly.
6. SBUX: has has climbed since the ex-CMG CEO took over in the hopes he can turn the company around, which so far hasn't happened, today announces 1100 corporate layoffs. Shocking that they had so many.
7. NKE: Port Hold, beleaguered Nike gets a buy from jefferies and rises 2.5%. Bill Ackman recently took a position that gave it a little reprieve but the selling soon continued. Could the clouds be clearing?
8. PLTR; Down again, selling has been relentless since the 19th. I read a post on Reddit from a retail trader who argues that it's only down 15%, despite it rtising 100's. I hope you understand how percentages work?
9. BRK: Port/Hold (CORE) annual report over the weekend, advised operating profit rose 71% and cash increased to record highs, up 1% in the pre. Hard to move the needle on this one. No explanation as to why they exited the SP500 ETFS. If you would like to know before we make a trade or receive this moving and shaking report to your email, then please go to our website and subscribe. Alternatively if you would like us to manage some funds for you completely free of charge please go to Etoros copy trade feature. Cancel at any time.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
When there are troubles within the market, we must address them head-on. Do not look for distractions – distraction is not a solution.​​
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The above investing club information is subject to our terms and conditions and PRIVACY POLICY, together with our DISCLAIMER. no fiduciary obligation or duty exists, or is created, by virtue of your receipt of any information provided in connection with the Parallel Tangent Capital Philanthropic Investing Club with Paul Connolly. no specific outcome or profit is guaranteed.
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