While Tariff Talk Dominates Headlines, These Stocks Are Quietly Breaking Out
With Q1 earnings on deck and inflation creeping higher, the market’s revealing its favorite safe havens — and they’re not what you’d expect.
The headlines scream “TARIFFS,” but the market’s whispering something else.
Yes, trade tensions are heating up. Tariffs are sticking. The cost of doing business — and just living — is rising. But while the S&P 500 pulled back and volatility ticked up, a handful of stocks across multiple sectors quietly surged. These names might be telling us where institutional money is parking ahead of earnings season.
And that could matter a whole lot more than the latest proclamation out of Washington.
“The Market Doesn’t Understand What Trump Wants” — And That’s the Problem
Tom Essaye sums up the issue we are all experiencing in the market right now – “At the heart of the market decline from the Feb. 17 all-time highs in the S&P 500 is the fact that the market does not understand what Trump wants.”
That confusion hasn’t just sparked volatility — it’s finally done what nothing else could: pulled valuations back down to Earth. The S&P 500’s forward P/E has slipped from nosebleed territory to a range that’s more historically neutral. But between extreme fear levels, oversold technicals, and headline risk piling up, the question now is: are we setting up for a bounce, or just catching our breath before another drop?
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Stocks were decimated last week, with the S&P 500 experiencing a correction-level drop in a mere 48 hours and the Nasdaq crossing into a bear market. Yet, we still managed to secure over $5,000 in cash in the live account though a combination of bearish strategies and select bullish plays.
However, last week’s standout trade was a neutral strategy that delivered hundreds of dollars in profits and a 10%-plus return in less than five hours.
Volatility Is Sky-High—Here’s How to Trade When the VIX Breaks 30
The VIX just ripped through 30, and that’s no small move—it’s a signal that the market is pricing in serious turbulence ahead. Whether it’s a breakdown in tech, geopolitical headlines, or a macro data whiplash, traders are paying up for protection. But here’s the twist: when fear gets this loud, smart money starts looking the other way.
Tariff Bomb Incoming: Why Markets Are Rallying into a Wall of Risk
Wall Street’s favorite seven stocks pulled off a rescue act on Tuesday, but the mood beneath the surface is far from bullish. With Trump’s new tariffs set to hit the economy like a freight train—starting today at 3 PM—traders are playing a dangerous game of chicken with policy and price action. The market’s next move? It might be a lot louder than Tuesday’s quiet pop.
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Despite the major indices dropping between 2% and 4% last week, we closed 15 winning trades, generating nearly $4,000 across our services. This included two bearish bets on the broader market and small-cap indices that each yielded hundreds of dollars in profits in less than 24 hours.
And in just 11 days, we managed to close 10 of our 12 Income Madness trades, racking up more than $2,000 in cash.
This One 0DTE Strategy Deserves a Spot on Your Radar
Wall Street’s hottest new obsession doesn’t care about earnings beats, CPI prints, or Fed minutes. It lives, trades, and dies in under 24 hours. We’re talking about 0DTE options—zero days to expiration—and if you haven’t been paying attention, it’s time. These fast-moving contracts are shaking up volatility, rewriting risk, and offering a playground for both thrill-seekers and hedgers. Want to know why big money and retail traders alike can’t get enough of them? Read on. I will also break down one of my favorite 0DTE strategies.
The Calm Before the April 2 Storm: Are Markets Ignoring the Next Punch?
You’re not alone if you’ve felt like the market has been a little too chill lately. After a three-week slide triggered by tariff drama, recession headlines, and collapsing consumer confidence, stocks staged a sharp two-day rally. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all closed at two-week highs on Tuesday, thanks to a mix of dovish tariff talk and tech-fueled momentum. But with reciprocal tariffs set to land on April 2 and economic data flashing mixed signals, this could be the eye of the storm — not the end of it.
So what’s really driving this bounce? And where do we go from here?
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We got back to the business of banking cash last week, closing 10 profitable trades and netting over $2,500 in the live account. This included a position that returned 8% in a matter of hours.
In the face of ongoing uncertainties, we’re finding ways to take advantage of the market’s bearish undertones with alternative hedging strategies.
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What This Century-Old Signal Means for Markets Now
If a time-tested market signal is to be believed, the stock market might be on shaky ground. Dow Theory, one of the oldest technical analysis tools, has recently flipped bearish, and traders and investors are asking: Is this the start of a broader market downturn?
