$Super Micro Computer (SMCI.US)$ is seeing increasing demand for put options that could protect the holders against continued slump in the stock price.
Shares of the maker of high-powered servers tumbled more than 7% Monday morning, after the announcement late Friday that SMCI will be removed from the $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ before the market opens on Dec. 23. Deletions from the index typically result from money outflows because...

$Archer Aviation (ACHR.US)$ the CEO is live on Fox Business right now discussing their deal that they have with the military

$Archer Aviation (ACHR.US)$ it’s plausible in every way as an electrically powered helicopter for VVIPs, but how can it turn into an Uber for every day people? They need the scale for this to be profitable in the long run.

$Archer Aviation (ACHR.US)$ The company just released the quarterly financial report at the beginning of the month. How many people have read it? Let's talk about some simple numbers: as of September 30th, the company's cash is 0.5 billion (balance sheet), the company roughly burns through 1 billion every quarter (cash flow - operating activities & investing activities). If the company fails to obtain FAA approval as planned, or cannot achieve commercial sales in the fourth quarter of next year, the company's cash will be depleted by the end of next year. Of course, you can continue to make pie in the sky, obtain more investments, or push up the stock price, and then finance from the market. Just want to tell everyone, the risk is very high, you must be prepared for profit protection or hedging.

$Archer Aviation (ACHR.US)$ Several viewpoints for everyone to consider 1) No matter how big the pancake is, can it be made? Look at the company's plans over the years, how many have been accomplished on time. 2) The same concept has already been successfully test-flown within China (from Shenzhen to Zhuhai). If an industry has already been seized by competitors, it's hard to catch up. Even if high-tech products cannot be sold in the USA, what about the global market? The Middle East market will still buy, at least from a sales perspective, China has already achieved it, unless the USA uses its soft power again to prohibit the global purchase of Chinese airplanes. 3) If everything goes according to the company's plan and obtains commercial flight qualifications, would you take a flight? From one airport to another, or from the airport to the city center (how many city centers have large enough spaces for takeoff and landing). Yes, time is reduced, but it still takes time to get from another airport or from the city center to your final destination. 4) Would Dǒng Wáng (understood king) support electric airplanes? Will the USA military industry be a potential buyer?

Happy Wednesday, November 20. Without the news and animal spirits moving markets, you will not make it through today. My name is Kevin Travers, and the S&P 500 and market fell after more retail store earnings, but there is huge news today you have to watch:
$Target (TGT.US)$ posted a miss across earnings, revenue, and forward guidance. CEO Brian Cornell said the average ticket price per customer fell, and consumers we...

$Occidental Petroleum (OXY.US)$ this one got to suck thumb n collect dividends

$Occidental Petroleum (OXY.US)$ This stock is hovering at a low point, with the unclear situation in the Middle East, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and the rise of 'Understanding King', which is beneficial for the long-term of this stock. The old man reduced holdings of many stocks, this is one of the few he increased. If you are investing for the long term, it is a relatively good hedge. If short-term, you need to monitor closely as the short-term gains are actually not significant.