HAPPENINGZ
Global Markets Amid Anticipation of Trump's Next Move: Global stocks steadily rose as a rally fueled by President Donald Trump's spending plans for artificial intelligence infrastructure lost momentum. Investors are now closely watching for further policy announcements from the administration.
FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs: The UK's FTSE 100 index rose by 0.2% to 8,565 points, approaching its all-time high. This movement comes as investors await clarity on U.S. Prez Donald Trump's trade policies and recent announcements on AI infrastructure investments.
MONEY!
Major Indices:
S&P 500: Reaching RECORD highs! 6,118.71
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA): Jumped 400 points. 44,565.07
Vanguard ETFs:
S&P 500 ETF (VOO): $560.56, up 0.53%.
Russell 1000 Growth Index ETF (VONG): $107.38, up 0.37%.
S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG): $385.60, up 0.44%.
Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK): $355.54, up 0.35%.
My philosophy is simple. I Buy more shit when the market is in the red. How much in the red you ask? It depends. If the market is down more than about 7 percent from its most recent all time high- I’m buying. This isn’t a hard and fast rule for me though. I just want to make sure I have enough cash available to keep buying when the market is down.
Is Apple a Buy right now?
It’s a risk before the Jan 30th earnings report comes out, but I'm bullish due to the iPhone 16’s performance. Timelines of iPhone replacements are interesting to me. I feel as if many die hard IPhone and MAC users are in the replacement season. People who had the IPhone 10/11/12 and MacBook Pros, are not switching brands as their old hardware is in need of upgrades.
Apple's current stock price is $223.66 Despite a recent decline this year, SOME analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with a 12-month price target of $241.35, indicating potential growth. Considering Apple's strong product pipeline and advancements in AI, it may be a promising time to buy.
I might buy some tomorrow.
This is not professional advice, do your own research. Market conditions also rapidly change, and this information may not be current at the time of you reading it friend!
PODCASTING
Investors Business Daily: Stock Market Today
This show is quick hits on the days market highlights. Great if you’re on the go and are like me- prefer to listen. Reading is so for old people. (Reference me writing a newsletter, what a NERD!)
The Game Episode 828 “How to Scale a Profitable Membership Community”
- Alex does a one on one with a YouTube and Skool creator to refine his video process and intertwining his paid community with his YouTube presence.
THE BUSINESS OF WRITING
I’m working on better Substack notes. I’ve been attempting to leverage this part of the platform, as others seem to be raving about it’s “success”. Fake news.
No one cares what I have to say, YET! I’ll get to you nerds eventually.
I’m also attempting to Stop being so serious. My day job is stupid serious. It’s a real drag.
So in my writing life, I’m having fun. Talking about the things that are most interesting to me.
In the mean time, I’m looking for research on Substack user demographics. If you have any insider information contact me and I’ll pay you handsomely for it.
Allegedly,
“Substack's readership primarily consists of young, tech-savvy individuals with higher income levels. As the platform grows, its audience is diversifying, encompassing various interests and demographics.”
If that’s true, I guess we’re all screwed.
THE GOOD STUFF
Fell asleep to the new movie on Netflix “You Gotta Believe”. Jury is still out, but facts are facts. I snoozled about 15 minutes in.
Apparently, it’s about baseball. I’ll keep you updated.
“The World Series of Darts” is something I totally made up, in my garage. Might be a real name for a thing so don’t sue me, it’s just a name I thought of while trying to become a superior dart player to my wife - who wins.
You see, we start with best two out of three - if I win it becomes best out of five. Then inevitably best out of Seven Games. Hence the “World Series”.
If I win, it never happened. We forget about that. Don’t talk about it. She wins.
When we first met, darts at the bar was kind of our thing, so when we got married some of our friends gifted us our very own board for our house. It’s the best. You don’t care. We have more fun than you though.
What’s for Dinner?
Tonight, we're having a delicious One-Pan Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake. Here's the recipe:
Ingredientz:
Chicken: 2 cups cooked, chopped or shredded (rotisserie chicken recommended).
Orzo: 1 cup.
Cheese: ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup grated parmesan.
Chicken stock: 2 cups.
Heavy cream: 1 cup (or milk for a lighter option).
Spinach: 2 cups fresh or 1 cup frozen (thawed and drained).
Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup.
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced.
Seasonings: Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning to taste.
Lemon: Juice of half a lemon.
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: To 375°F (200°C).
Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
Combine Ingredients: In the dish, mix orzo, chicken stock, cream, seasonings, chicken, garlic, spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, and half of each cheese.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
Add Cheese: Remove foil, stir, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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-Unprofessional