$Lam Research (LRCX.US)$ Trading Strategy - LRCX
Bull market call spread combination
Buy the Call with an exercise price of 78 US dollars expiring on December 20, 2024, paying a premium of 4.70 US dollars;
Sell the Call with an exercise price of 81 US dollars expiring on December 20, 2024, receiving a premium of 3.10 US dollars;
Maximum profit: $140;
Maximum loss: $160;
Profit range: Stock price above $79.6.
Recent business performance and market position of Lam Research indicate stable growth potential. The company focuses on providing high-precision equipment for the semiconductors industry, with products widely used in storage chips, foundries, and integrated device manufacturing, particularly excelling in handling nanometer-level materials. The latest financial report shows outstanding results, with revenue reaching $4.17 billion, surpassing earnings per share expectations, and achieving revenue growth for five consecutive quarters. Additionally, the company has introduced a $1 billion share buyback plan and high dividends, demonstrating confidence in future development.
Lam Research's stock price entered a consolidation phase after adjustments, forming strong support around $72. If it breaks the key resistance level at $86, it is likely to continue to rise to $106 in the short term. At the same time, the MACD technical indicator shows that the downward momentum is weakening. If the MACD line can cross above the zero axis, it may generate bullish signals and provide upward momentum for the stock price.
Building a bullish spread strategy for Lam Research

$Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ Trading strategy - AMD, bullish price spread combination
Buy the Call option for November 22 with a strike price of $140, paying a premium of $9.48;
Sell the Call option for November 22 with a strike price of $150, receiving a premium of $4.6;
Maximum profit: $512;
Maximum loss: $488;
Profit Range: AMD's stock price dropped nearly 14% in the two days after the financial report was released, with the stock price above $144.88.
Datacenter now accounts for over 50% of AMD's business and will continue to grow in the fourth quarter.
Company executives stated that AMD's advantage lies in the existing infrastructure compatibility of the datacenter, with MI350 competing against Blackwell.
The research report from Goldman Sachs indicates that AMD's quarterly performance meets expectations, but market reactions suggest the company faces challenges of high expectations.
The bank is still bullish on investment opportunities in the field of ai from 2024 to 2025.
Building an options spread strategy for AMD, betting on a slight rebound.

$Ford Motor (F.US)$ Trading strategy - Ford Motor (F)
Bearish Put Spread Combination
• Buy: Put options on December 6, 2024, with a strike price of $10.50, paying a premium of $0.60;
• Sell: Put options on December 6, 2024, with a strike price of $10.00, receiving a premium of $0.33;
• Maximum profit: $23;
• Maximum loss: $27;
• Profit range: Stock price below $10.23. Ford has recently faced many challenges. President of the Integrated Services Division, Peter Stern, is about to leave, and his position will be temporarily taken over by Chief Technology Officer Michael Amend. This change happens right at a challenging phase for the company in terms of electric vehicle transformation and supply chain, which may cause some turbulence in the service department.
The business of rbob gasoline vehicles here also encountered problems. CEO Jim Farley admitted at the recent financial report meeting that the company has encountered many troubles in quality, warranty, and supply chain, resulting in this year's rbob gasoline vehicle profit forecast being directly lowered to $5 billion, below the initial target of $6 billion to $6.5 billion. Moreover, the distance between Ford and its competitor General Motors is growing, with General Motors' stock price rising by 43% this year, showing significantly stronger performance. Ford still faces cost pressures that have not eased.
The performance of the electric vehicle business is also not very ideal, with a loss of 12 in the third quarter...

$Roku Inc (ROKU.US)$
Trading strategy - roku inc (Roku Inc.)
Bear market put spread combination
•        Buy: Put options expiring on December 20, 2024, with a strike price of 80 US dollars, premium of 9.0 US dollars;
•        Sell: Put options expiring on December 20, 2024, with a strike price of 75 US dollars, premium of 6.7 US dollars;
• Maximum profit: $270;
• Maximum loss: $230;
• Profit range: Stock price below $77.7.
The breakeven point of this strategy is $77.7, suitable for investors who are cautious about Roku's short-term prospects. Based on Roku's current market performance and analyst feedback, although its outlook appears promising, it also faces many challenges. Analysts from Benchmark and JP Morgan Chase believe in Roku's platform revenue growth potential, recent upgrades in ratings and target price indicate market confidence in its future development. Many analysts maintain ratings at buy or shareholding, with target prices close to or exceeding $90, indicating strengthened market confidence.
However, Roku may be affected by market volatility in the short term, especially as financial management and profit pressure have not significantly improved. It is expected that due to reinvestment and timing of expenses, the EBITDA profit margin in the fourth quarter may not be as strong...

$Boeing (BA.US)$ Trading strategy - BA (Boeing) bear market put spread combination
Buy Put on November 29, 2024, with a strike price of $155, paying a premium of $7.05.
Sell Put on November 29, 2024, with a strike price of $150, receiving a premium of $4.85.
Maximum profit: $280.
• Maximum loss: $220;
• Profit range: Stock price above $152.8. Boeing has recently faced many unfavorable news, especially the just announced quarterly financial report showing extremely poor performance - a record-breaking $6 billion loss in the third quarter. Currently, the company is in a severe financial crisis, the recent labor contract proposal was not approved, extending the strike time once again, leading to a forced pause in the production of a large number of planes.
At the same time, Boeing is gradually losing its competitive edge in the space business. In recent years, SpaceX under Musk has replaced Boeing as NASA's primary partner. Due to development delays and technical challenges, Boeing's "Starliner" spacecraft project has been continuously hindered, adding an additional $1.8 billion in costs. The two astronauts originally planned to be transported by Boeing to the International Space Station are still stranded there, and are expected to return to Earth in February next year with the help of SpaceX's spacecraft.
Boeing has long been responsible for the module in the International Space Station project...

$Sirius XM (SIRI.US)$ Berkshire Hathaway recently increased its shareholding in the satellite broadcasting company Sirius XM (SIRI.US), currently holding 32% of the company.
According to SEC filings, the company purchased approximately 3.6 million shares of SiriusXM stock through multiple trades last week, with a total investment of around $87 million.
Market analysis indicates that Berkshire may be eyeing opportunities for merger arbitrage, hence the decision to continue investing.
Buffett is 94 years old this year, and he has never publicly discussed this investment. It is currently unclear whether this decision was made by him personally or by his two investment managers.
Therefore, a small position bet on a call option. Bought a Call option for November 15th, with a strike price of $27, paying a premium of $1.6, and closed the profit at the $31 price level.
Potential return: 4
Potential loss: (1.6)
Risk-reward ratio: 2.5 times

$Apple (AAPL.US)$ Jefferies published a research report, downgrading Apple's rating from "buy" to "hold", with a target price of $205, citing "overly high" expectations for the iPhone.
Apple's stock price has rebounded by over 30% from the April low, with much of the increase reflecting optimism that the artificial intelligence features will drive consumer phone upgrades and accelerate profit growth.
However, early signs indicate mixed market demand.
Trading strategy - AAPL (Apple), bearish put spread combination.
Buy a Put on November 1st with a strike price of 225 US dollars, paying a premium of 8 US dollars;
Sell a Put on November 1st with a strike price of 220 US dollars, receiving a premium of 5.68 US dollars;
Maximum profit: 268 US dollars;
Maximum loss: $232;
Profit range: Stock price below $222.68

$Occidental Petroleum (OXY.US)$ After a sharp drop in crude oil prices in early September, there is currently a rebound.
Market participants comment that the short-term stabilization of crude oil prices is mainly due to a global interest rate cut combined with escalating geopolitical conflicts.
OPEC's outlook report maintains a bullish view on the long-term demand for crude oil.
It is estimated that by 2050, global petroleum consumption is expected to increase by 17.9 million barrels per day, an increase of approximately 18%.
Occidental Petroleum has experienced a significant decline in this round, betting on a rebound. Trading strategy - OXY (Occidental Petroleum), bullish price difference combination in a bull market.
Buy the Call option for October 25th, with a strike price of 51 US dollars, and a premium of 2.27 US dollars.
Sell the Call option for October 25th, with a strike price of 55 US dollars, and receive a premium of 0.56 US dollars.
Maximum profit: 229 US dollars.
Maximum loss: $171;
Profit range: Stock price above $52.71