#Options Trading in Consolidation

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Comprehensive Guide to Butterfly Options Trading Strategies

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[hikeyzz]

a distant friend from college asked about the recovery for getting your tonsils taken out. how do i say "it was the worst scariest most horrible recovery period ever" without totally freaking them out??? bc like they'll probably have a normal experience. i literally had the worst case scenario happen but it's extremely unlikely to happen for them. like the odds are literally less than 5%. but also how do i give advice for the average recovery when mine wasn't??? do i even tell them how bad mine was just to prepare them?? idk man

[dragonflycap]

5 Trade Ideas for Monday: Alkermes, Citigroup, Caterpillar, Neogen and EchoStar

5 Trade ideas excerpted from the detailed analysis and plan for premium subscribers:

Alkermes, Ticker: $ALKS

Alkermes, $ALKS, comes into the week testing resistance. It has a RSI rising in the bullish zone with the MACD positive. Look for a solid break of resistance to participate…..

Citigroup, Ticker: $C

Citigroup, $C, comes into the week approaching resistance. It has a RSI in the bullish zone with the MACD rising near zero. Look for a push over resistance to participate…..

Caterpillar, Ticker: $CAT

Caterpillar, $CAT, comes into the week approaching the all-time high. It has a RSI in the bullish zone with the MACD rising. Look for a new high to participate…..

Neogen, Ticker: $NEOG

Neogen, $NEOG, comes into the week testing resistance. It has a RSI in the bullish zone with the MACD positive. Look for a push over resistance to participate…..

EchoStar, Ticker: $SATS

EchoStar, $SATS, comes into the week in consolidation. It has a RSI in the bullish zone with a MACD positive. Look for a break up from consolidation to participate…..

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After reviewing over 1,000 charts, I have found some good setups for the week. These were selected and should be viewed in the context of the broad Market Macro picture reviewed Friday which heading into the September FOMC meeting and Options Expiration, saw heading into the last full week of September, equity markets showed strength following the FOMC’s first rate cut in 4 years.

Elsewhere look for Gold to continue its uptrend while Crude Oil bounces in its downtrend. The US Dollar Index continues to hold lower in consolidation while US Treasuries are failing at levels that could reverse to an uptrend. The Shanghai Composite looks to continue the bounce in  the downtrend while Emerging Markets rise in consolidation.

The Volatility Index looks to remain low and stabilizing making the path easier for equity markets to the upside. Their charts look strong, especially on the longer timeframe with the SPY making a new all-time high Thursday, breaking a range.  The IWM and QQQ are holding up on the edge of a range break to the upside. On the shorter timeframe the SPY is also strong with the IWM and QQQ building momentum as price reaches the August highs. Use this information as you prepare for the coming week and trad’em well.

[chaotickasugaicrows]

So the least voted for option on that poll was some serious Hollow Knight x Demon Slayer AU lore but there were still votes. We are changing the AU name to Void Born, Sun Bound (because it sounds cool and we are finishing up chapter one of a fic for it.) Lore under the read more cause kinda long.

Before the Kingdom of Caelestis was founded, there were many different and scattered tribes. These groups had different cultures, languages, and most importantly religions. They each worshiped their own deities and sometimes their leaders were deities themselves. Not all deities were equal. Some were merely powerful beings who could die, some were more abstract concepts than beings, and some were immortals. Nonetheless, the tribes enjoyed their ways of life and mostly kept separate. Skirmishes happened, as did limited trade, but the tribes remained separate in order to preserve their autonomy.

Then came the arrival of the Pale King, Muzan. He was different from the other deities/leaders. He desired a kingdom, a sprawling empire that would last for generations. He wanted all peoples to bow at his feet and worship one major deity, him. Muzan was a rare being of soul (a certain brand of magic) but all his soul and power came from a being far more ancient than himself. He was the successor, the lesser being. He was not immortal. However, he would never ever admit that he was less than perfect.

Unfortunately, Muzan was very politically savvy and powerful. He managed to consolidate the other groups of people, stealing worshipers and/or subduing other deities to his will. There were a few groups he missed but overall he did a pretty good job creating an empire for himself.

Muzan as a being of soul promised some of his new followers that he could unlock their potential to wield it. Of course they would always be kept at a level that was less powerful than his own mastery of soul. He let Enmu and their apprentices experiment with souls (this was done so that he could use their findings to strengthen himself). Muzan also ordered Nakime the Teacher to gather information and report to him. It was thanks to Nakime and also Yahaba the Watcher that Muzan managed to steal all of Hinokami’s worshipers. Using the research, Muzan sealed Hinokami away in the realm of dreams and then dusted his hands and mostly forgot about her (this was a mistake on his part.) 

Years go by and the Pale King has done pretty well for himself. He has a large swath of worshipers that cheer his name and several loyal servants. There aren’t any outstanding threats to his power. Then he makes his second mistake. Muzan discovers the Void and decides he can use the abyss and the void pools to bolster his power even further. He allows experimentation with the void. Molds are created and bits of void are fashioned into new creatures to serve as guards for the Pale King’s palace, or servants, or warriors in his army. Muzan sees endless possibilities. Under Muzan’s orders, Enmu even attempts to fuse void and soul together (it could theoretically work but it also kills all who try). Attempts to inject void into Muzan’s followers also works to strengthen them (for a time but that too kills them). Still, the Pale King continues to experiment with little care for lives lost or rules broken.

Hinokami, though stuck in the realm of dreams, isn’t powerless. She discovers the void and soul experiments and considers them perversions of nature and its rules. Her followers are mostly eradicated and no matter how hard she tries to get people to listen to her in the dreams she enters, they all fawn over the Pale King and his seemingly endless power and grace. She becomes frustrated and determined to put a stop to things herself. Thus, the corruption begins.

Hinokami’s corruption takes over the wills of the people it infects, turning them into a hive mind that seeks to corrupt more people. Her goal is to bring all people under her control so that she can put a stop to the experiments, kill the Pale King, topple his kingdom, and free herself from the dream realm. Muzan panics because he thought Hinokami was no longer a problem. He orders his citizens to search for a way to stop the corruption. Hinokami wasn’t a super well known deity before she was sealed in the dream realm so the other deities/leaders see the corruption as a new and terrifying threat instead of realizing who is causing this.

Everyone deals with Hinokami’s corruption a bit differently. The group of warriors lead by the Mantis Lords (Akaza, Kyogai, Susamaru), stick to themselves and mostly close themselves off to the outside world except for the Traitor (Kaigaku) and his followers that willingly become corrupted. Enmu and his group increase the soul magic experiments, draining the souls of hundreds (maybe thousands) in order to increase their own soul and resist the infection. However, they only succeed in transforming themselves into horrifying soul creatures that go mad. Anytime the corruption reaches them, Hinokami kills them instead of taking control. Kanae, the leader of the Moss tribe, attempts to call her people back to her to protect them but hardly anyone heeds her call. The Flute tribe led by Managi (aka Gyokko) just parties because it's the end of the world and they don’t care. Lastly, Nakime the Teacher creates a horrifyingly brilliant plan to contain the corruption.

Questionable Plan and Results for a future post.

[arizonaconservativegal]

As you work in government, and think the government should be dramatically reduced, I was wondering where you think such cuts ought to start and how would you get enough people to agree with you? From where I stand, as someone who gained political consciousness in 2018(?) and has been leaning right libertarian ever since, it seems no one can agree even though we all see the same issue.

Well if I were dictator for a day, I'd eliminate the federal Department of Education because they pretty much do nothing of value.

But the real answer is that I wouldn't start by cutting any programs at all.

Sure I'm a libertarian who has a philosophical problem with pretty much every government program, and if I were building the system from the ground up, I wouldn't ever include most of what we ended up with, but since it's already there, that's not an option.

Besides, even as bloated as they are, most government offices/agencies/departments do have a handful of very necessary positions and good employees in them. They just also have an awful lot of jobs that no one would ever miss and a lot of employees who do nothing but take up space. You need to go through all of them with a fine tooth comb to figure out which ones should be kept, what can be consolidated, and what can be eliminated with no impact on services. And then you'd need to hang around long enough to figure out which individual people to keep (either in their existing roles or reassign them to more useful positions) and which ones are just dedicated to being useless.

The problem is that doing that properly takes a tremendous amount of time and you really can't leave it up to the bureaucrats within the departments. If you tell them to just cut staffing levels by a certain percentage, half of them will just go by last hired, first fired and the other half will deliberately cut critical and public facing positions to create political demand for their funding to be restored.

If I were really going to go through all that, I'd start by identifying the positions to cut and then let attrition do its thing. Useless positions do not need to be replaced when vacated. Not actually firing anyone gets you around civil service protections and if you do your targeting well, the only people who will really squawk will be union bosses upset about dwindling membership numbers. The two tricks here are a) you still have to replace the positions that are necessary and start consolidating responsibilities so you can't skip that first step of figuring out what those are and b) you cannot let politics determine which positions are cut. All services levels must be maintained, even in programs that we disagree with politically.

The next thing I would do - which would be much harder - is reform those civil service and union protections. We need to be able to fire people who do not do their jobs adequately or who are no longer needed. Right now that's pretty much impossible so instead of firing them, we shuffle them off to another position - and usually that comes with a promotion and raise so they can't claim they're being treated unfairly. Or we just hire a second person to do the job the first one won't or can't do but instead of replacing the first person with the second person, we just pay two people to do one job at the same time.

The trade I would make is to eliminate or drastically increase pay caps for high performing employees and for positions that we have trouble hiring/retaining qualified employees. Too often we lose highly effective employees because the only thing we can do to reward them is to promote them out of their area of skill. And we simply cannot hire a talented lawyer or tech worker for $75k when they could be making two or three or ten times that in the private sector. Sorry, I know no one wants to pay government employees more but when we have a team of ten shitty employees getting paid $50k each, that's a lot more expensive than getting one good one who will actually do the job for $200k.

(If I could, I'd also put new employees on a 401k style retirement plan - I'd even offer a very generous match - and never put them in the pension system. It would save us a ton of money and frankly, those employees would be better off in the long run for having control of their retirement funds. But that's a separate issue and possibly a bigger hurdle than cutting jobs.)

Only when all that was done, and after several years had gone by so the public would see that the reductions in workforce really didn't hamper the service they received, that's when I'd think about starting to cut actual programs.

And then I would start with the Department of Education.

[lunarsilkscreen]

Mobile Game design overview

A personal Journal Entry and pre-development path.

R&D Still Required based on style of game; touch screen and gyro controls. --preliminary research complete.

Design Overview;

Other Mobile games, no matter how well designed, have extremely cluttered interfaces. Some of this is because there are multiple games, mini-games, and events packaged into the game at any one time.

Some games have an coin based (energy use) version of their main game, and a sub-game that does not require energy.

Consider using this style for offline and online modes. It seems popular to use energy for the online. Portion, this way the player can enjoy the game as they wish without overloading the servers offline.

Other games have several Quest, Achievement, and Event menus that can be consolidated into a single main menu.

The reason they don't do this is still unclear to me; but is probably similar to the big flashy tags and sales sign at in-person retailers, and in the Sears magazine.

If so, they don't serve the purpose they're intended to.

However; it's probably more that the development team is inexperienced and using a framework or game template that they then reuse for added areas. Creating a package which is a copy of the template over and over again.

I had previously considered implementing an old-style arcade "life" system like Mario, but perhaps a more simplified energy system, perhaps one that tracks step through the accelerometer (or other apps) to refresh would be good.

Energy refreshments shouldn't be purchaseables except for in specific circumstances; Similar to Hearthstone's Arena Tavern Brawls that happen periodically.

Players seem to enjoy "Season Packs" to purchase, and dislike an RMT (Real-money Trade) currency.

It also reduces clutter and increases understandability by reducing the options that a player has for a single game.

"Gacha Summons" shouldn't be purchaseables. meaning Gacha, or loot boxes, if used should be separated from the RMT purchase portion.

Rewards for skill shown in the online portion should be considered and given to players that perform well in whatever the online portion might be

Minor connectivity for offline achievements should be included for verification, but more or less separated from the online game entirely.

Some specific achievements may reward Skins and other abilities for the online portion.

A small game studio shouldn't really go whale fishing like happens in many games today. (Packs valued by studios worth $100+ are common and give little. Seems more like a wishful thinking menu item)

Entry into a crypto-based achievement system, whichever company is able to make a stable one; is key in future development. Releasing of items and achievements into a startup ecosystem will help the game to grow.

Without going into depth on any specific game mechanics; this covers everything about the interface design research.

The question still remains how to address monetization and store based items. Aside from releasing things into a gaming ecosystem where they can be displayed and reused in other places; I'm not sure what to sell.

Gacha games are a dime a dozen and have seemingly all the same pricing scheme. Without a reason to have seasons, theres no reason a player might want to purchase one.

Here's what I think;

Hosting Price and monthly expenses need to be taken into account, but $1-10 depending on what % the hosting service might take, for a "Premium Account" badge, either a one-time, yearly or monthly seems key.

Re-curring costs may be implemented for "seasonal" reasons based on when the majority of players tend to be actively interacting with the game.

Lastly; Data needs to be reduced to a minimum. Part of these sizes are voiced lines, raster graphics for the dozens of different menus, CGI cutscenes, and music.

All of this will help to make a game that will be able to make it into anybody's pocket.

[mornington-the-crescent]

I voted FDR in the poll because of well, the everything, and I was astonished to see how many people had chosen Nixon.

I know our education system is bad, but it was genuinely horrific to see all the other options in the single digits. For most of these people, the only bad thing they know about Nixon was watergate. I remember at least being taught about the internment camps in school, even if they neglected to mention who was president at the time.

FDR fancied himself king of America, and it's disheartening to know how few people realize how genuinely evil he was.

I mean, Nixon was on there mostly to prove that tumblr as a whole does not understand or remember history. Their knowledge of history comes from half-remembered public education, and from ahistorical and hysterical tumblr posts.

Don't get me wrong, Nixon did fucking suck.

He normalized trade relations with China, which ruined American manufacturing, sending countless American jobs overseas, and the rest of the world soon followed suit; that's why 90% of what you own is cheap and low-quality and made in China. Not to mention that the massive influx of foreign money is what led to the CCP being able to continue to prop itself up, when it otherwise would have collapsed under the weight of its own incompetence and inefficiency decades ago otherwise, like every other experiment with socialism inevitably does.

Then there's his taking America off of the gold standard, which permitted the massive expansion of the money supply, which led to the inflation of the 1970's, and all subsequent inflations, since the main safeguard and deterrent to inflationary monetary policy has been removed.

And then there's the incredibly underhanded tactics that he used to to get his political opposition: See, in spite all of his hatred for hippies and the Black Panthers, you can't ban ideologies or political movements. But, both groups tended to smoke marijuana. So what do you do? You stoke latent anti-Mexican sentiment in the American populace, and paint weed as a demon drug that makes people promiscuous and a danger to society. And once it was criminalized, well, now he had all the excuse he needed to crack down on certain groups who opposed him. He wasn't throwing them in jail for their ideology; he was throwing them in jail for the reefer! Totally different! The "War on Drugs" is total bullshit, and like all attempts at prohibition in this country, it just led to a greater amount of the "banned" item in increasing potency and availability, while creating a robust criminal underclass to supply the prohibited good.

And we can't forget that he ordered the bombing and invasion of Cambodia and Laos, two countries which had the misfortune of simply being next to Vietnam. He even ran on a platform of ending the war in Vietnam, and while the peace talks were already started by the time he was elected, it took four more years for America to finally withdraw from a war it had no business being involved with in the first place.

He weaponized the FBI and IRS against political enemies, keeping tabs on anyone that he thought was against him, spying on and even illegally wiretapping opponents. He, like so many others, tried to consolidate more and more power into the Executive branch of the government, outside the normal separation of powers. His election strategy was to openly court racists who were mad about desegregation.

And, of course, I'd be remiss if I forgot to mention Tricky Dick's Wet 'n' Wild Water Heist of 1967. Leave the water in the Reflecting Pool alone, man.

[anthonybialy]

Bill of Wronged

Our rights have been taken to not be safe.  People get every benefit otherwise.  Attempting to manipulate the universe on our behalf is super kind of authorities who expect the gesture to compensate for not actually doing it.  We only get a vote technically.

Wondering how could one be in favor of guns is popular amongst those not into free will.  Sanctimony about how implements hurt bodies and feelings replaces not thinking out that naughty types might obtain them, perhaps even in defiance of legal restrictions.  The mere existence of that choice dissuades villains from initiating nefarious plans.

Figuring what crimes never occurred is hard to measure.  But it’s easy to see what happens when the only people restricted from bearing arms are those who comply with laws.

Trying to get virus season going again is for your benefit.  You’re acting a bit too independently.  A sequel scare might get you to remember who rules over you.  Visionary faux epidemiologists have to plan panic ahead, as one can’t spring fear a month before an election.  The timing of picking a new president is surely coincidental.  Paranoia is a symptom immune to vaccination.

Thoroughness is not a virtue when the right to shop elsewhere is treated as a sin.  The fear of an even worse shutdown sequel serves as an extension of the sickly notion that government should and can be responsible for one’s health.  You don’t get a choice.  That’s supposed to make you feel reassured.

Treating companies who heal you as Satan’s minions is lamentably consistent.  Contempt is similar to what simply must be justified demonization of the gun industry, as they couldn’t merely be offering a product customers want.  Shooting bowling pins in the woods is almost as fun as scaring off potential muggers and tyrants.  But aspiring buyers are told they’re beholden to diabolical shootie-manufacturing conglomerates that would profit any way they could and truly enjoy doing so off suffering.  Compensation for offering something we want is tough to accumulate, anyway, what with inflation remaining a stubborn problem ever since corporations realized they could exploit the populace for excessive profit just after Joe Biden took office.

Pretending money isn’t involved makes life costly.  We’re trying complimentary living right now to see how much more expensive existence can get.  You may notice your consent wasn’t sought.  Being aware of losing liberty is the extent of rights. so be grateful perception remains legal.  That’s only because it’s tough to ban.  The Biden White House’s efforts to control social media narratives through coercion show they try their hardest.  It’s too bad they couldn’t invest efforts to suppress narratives into learning trades.

A caring government lovingly protects serfs from the torture of choice.  Politicians who’ve never run businesses dream of reducing options down to one.  The ensuing dream world will just like what happens when government kindly consolidates industries and takes your money without asking.

Bad examples to avoid will have to count as progress.  Your rulers show their contempt for profit by taking as much of it as possible.  They spend it at will to illustrate the peril of greed.  A biblical situation leads to losing niceties such as options.  Imposing unwieldy burdens upon amalgamations is justified by demonizing them as cruel indulgers of decadence.  Similar logic leads to thinking efficiency means reducing options, not multiple options reducing supply.

It’s their fault for both charging too much and not offering enough.  Those who think the only crime is paying bills also coincidentally double as enemies of capitalism, which as a reminder is another name for trading.  Dragging down others because they have nothing which would enable them to participate flaunts a distinct lack of empathy.

If you want to spend six or seven years which could be spent getting a plumbing business going instead majoring in political science, don’t expect to pay.  College shouldn’t cost anything, at least according to attendees.  Students who take classes in self-righteousness specialize in claiming they benefit society, which is a common delusion amongst the least useful graduates.  Humans who actually help went into business for themselves and contributed to society functioning as a byproduct.  I thought liberals believed in collective benefits.

Endless interventions are based in the seemingly reasonable and wholly delusional notion that life should feature protections.  Wanting to be free of fear is as natural as it is impossible.  Evidence isn’t going to deter a plucky hero like your incumbent executive.  We’re learning the notion does indeed alter our world.  The problem is it’s for the worse.  Making an impact on the world is easy as long as you don’t care what kind.

Deciding which amendments they exploit while scoffing at them is how de facto autocrats respect our Constitution.  They’re free to say any moronic thing they want while law-abiding firearms carriers keep them safe.  You don’t have to worry about sluggish trials or, if you’re a Biden, testifying against yourself.  Meanwhile, the country is presently propped up by states possessing the option to have rights.  Liberals would quarter troops, but only if they work for the IRS.  They endure the cruel and unusual punishment of having to live with themselves.

[tradingmarketsblog]

Comparing the Top Online Trading Apps: Which One Is Right for You?

The online stock trading app industry has experienced a tremendous surge since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Thanks to improved internet speeds and the growing interest in financial literacy, mobile-based stock trading has undergone a significant transformation. Each day, more Indians are experiencing the seamless shift towards incredibly smooth and flexible trading options, all available at the touch of a button.

As these apps continue to gain widespread adoption, even beginners can enter the world of trading with ease. These applications not only enable the buying and selling of financial assets but also offer a range of other valuable services. The only requirement is a reliable internet connection to ensure these trading apps operate smoothly.

This article has listed some of the best online trading apps so that you can choose any one of them.

Top Three Online Trading Apps

The list of the best online trading app is as follows.

1. Zerodha Kite

Zerodha boasts over 100 million active clients, contributing significantly to India's retail trading volumes, making up about 15% of the total. This app is highly recommended for both beginners and experienced traders and investors, thanks to its robust technological platform.

Zerodha's flagship mobile trading software, Kite, is developed in-house. The current Kite 3.0 web platform offers a wide array of features, including market watch, advanced charting with over 100 indicators, and advanced order types such as cover orders and good till triggered (GTT) orders, ensuring swift order placements.

Furthermore, users can also utilise Zerodha Kite as a Chrome extension, enabling features like order placement and stock tracking for added convenience.

2. Kotak Securities 

Opening a trading account at Kotak Securities comes with the advantage of zero account opening fees. Additionally, there are discounted rates for investors below 30 years of age, making it a cost-effective option. The account setup process is streamlined, with minimal steps involved.

Kotak Securities enables users to engage in a wide range of financial activities, including trading in stocks, IPOs, derivatives, mutual funds, currency, and commodities. Furthermore, it offers opportunities for global investments through its trading app. This app is thoughtfully designed, featuring a user-friendly interface accessible on iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. It also provides valuable extras like margin funding, real-time portfolio tracking, and live stock quotes with charting options.

3. Upstox

Upstox PRO, supported by Tiger Global and endorsed by prominent investors like Indian tycoon Ratan Tata and Tiger Global Management, is a well-known discount broker app. It offers a range of trading and investment opportunities, encompassing stocks, currencies, commodities, and mutual funds. For experienced and seasoned investors, it is an ideal choice, featuring advanced tools such as TradingView and ChartsIQ libraries.

Online trading apps offer a diverse array of financial products and services, consolidating your investment and financial management in one convenient platform. You can engage in activities such as trading equities, participating in IPOs, trading derivatives, investing in mutual funds, placing fixed deposits, dealing in commodities, and trading currency.

[loopy777]

Whats your thoughts on the way aang, zuko and the earth king who's name i can never recall handled the former fire nation colonies? Cause frankly speaking looking at it objectively, it really does seem like the compromise route and let them become sorta independant was the worst of both sides.

Culturally speaking, like it or not the area had become fire nation dominant, which would be a very strong argument for them remaining part of the fire nation.

On the other hand, the earth kingdom is right that they took the land by right of force, with no casus beli, no marriage ties that bound the fire nation royalty and whoever was the lords of the land together. It was as clear cut a right by conquest and nothing more as you can get.

Finally the independent route seems to have just been a compromise to not allow either side to truly "win", rather than an actual, good solution.

And in the end it ended up with Aang's republic project(good job on being a neutral party aang ;D) ending up as an abyssmal failure, both during his own time as robber barons consolidated power during his reign, and then falling completely off the wayside after he died, then replaced with a just as bad successor after the first election.

While things does seem to kinda be looking up after the last election in the comics, it does seem like aang should have just taken a side, or if he was going to compromise, it should probably have been something along the lines of demilitarize the entire zone on a permanent basis, but allow the Fire nation to keep it. Or allow fire nation citizens to remain but let the Earth Kingdom retake political control(This is what I would have done by the way) over the colonies, with those who remained legally becoming earth kingdom citizens.

Yeah, there were no good solutions, but I feel like there were better compromises possible than what 'The Promise' claimed were the only possibilities. To summarize, here's what those options were:

The colonies go back to the Earth Kingdom and everyone either from the Fire Nation or of at least partial Fire Nation descent is deported back to the Fire Nation forcibly.

The colonies remain under full Fire Nation control and the ruling Fire Nation social class gets to stay on top.

The colonies all become independent, and on a case-by-case basis some of them might choose to hold elections and of those some of them might elect at least one person of Earth Kingdom descent to participate in the local government.

I like your radical and hard-to-conceive-of idea of putting the Earth Kingdom in charge and then not deporting people. Perhaps, in that scenario, we can even reduce the influence of the rich Fire Nation upper class types with taxes on wartime family/clan gains, or something like that. The money would be used to fund local stuff rather than merely inflating Ba Sing Se's coffers.

Or, the colonies could have been made independent, but the Fire Nation is given some kind of corresponding punishment so that it's not perfectly positioned to profit from the situation. Perhaps all Fire Nation residents can be banned from trading with any of the colonies for a century or something, giving the Earth Kingdom a chance to make practical and cultural in-roads. Or, just have the ban last for Aang's lifetime, and now he's the one dodging all the Fire Nation assassins! It would give Zuko a chance to sleep, at least.

Of course, both of those leave plenty of opportunities for cheats and corruption, which is where I presume Aang would have to keep an eye on things and fight the people making a mess of things. That sounds like something more out of one of F.C. Yee's novels, which I would be quite happy with. It's certainly a lot more interesting than having Aang deal with the same Bender Vs NonBender conflict that even LoK couldn't make plausible with twelve episodes and the best voice-acting in the business.

However, I'm not against the idea that the United Republic still eventually becomes a corrupt land where capitalism runs wild, no one believes in spirits, and organized crime is a more effective government than the actual ruling council. But I'd like the steps that lead to that to be framed as the gAang's failures. As it is, all of Aang's adventures in the former colonies conclude with what are presented as happy endings, and things only go wrong when bad people slip in while he's not looking. If Republic City is supposed to be so bad that LoK's happy ending is most of the city being rendered a wasteland, then why can't we see Aang losing when something about the former colonies is at stake? I mean, yeah, the 8-year-olds the comics are aimed at probably would be confused and stop reading, but they probably didn't like 'The Puppetmaster' either, so who cares about them? Give me the 12-year-olds starving for some tragedy in their family-friendly media.

Those are probably the kids destined for careers in politics, anyway, so they might enjoy taxation as a plot element.

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AAI Assistant Recruitment 2025: Airports Authority of India has announced a recruitment drive for non-executive positions at various airports across Northern India. The available posts include Senior Assistant and Junior Assistant.

AAI Assistant Recruitment Overview

OrganizationAirports Authority of India - AAIPost NameSenior Assistant & Junior Assistant Fire ServiceTotal Posts224 VacancyQualification10th PassedApplication Dateline4th February - 5th March 2025SalaryRs. 92,000/- Per Month

AAI Assistant Recruitment Vacancy Details

AAI has relased Recruitment Notification (Advt. 01/2025/NR) for filling up vacancies in Non-Executive cadres in Northern Region-AAI. Post NameTotal VacancySenior Assistant (Official Language)4Senior Assistant (Accounts)21Senior Assistant (Electronics)47Junior Assistant (Fire Service)152Total224

AAI Assistant Recruitment Educational Qualifications

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AAI Assistant Recruitment Age Limit

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AAI Assistant Recruitment Salary Details

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Application Fee for AAI Assistant Recruitment

The complete details regarding the fee are given below. CategoryApplication FeeGeneral/OBC/EWSRs. 1000/-SC/ST/FemaleExempted Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

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4 Trade Ideas for Caterpillar: Bonus Idea

Caterpillar, $CAT, comes into the week at short term resistance in a pullback and over the 20 day SMA for the first time in over a month. The Bollinger Bands® are squeezed in, often a precursor to a move and it has retraced 38.2% of the last leg higher. It has a RSI at the midline and rising, a positive divergence, with the MACD crossed up and rising but negative. There is resistance at 333.50 and 337.50 then 351.50 and 355.50 before 364 and 373 with the all-time high at 379.30 above that. Support lower is at 330 and 325 then 321. Short interest is low at 2.4%. 

The stock pays a dividend with an annual yield of 1.69% and will trade ex-dividend n July 24th. The company is expected to report earnings next on July 30th. The July options chain shows biggest open interest at the 330 strike on the put side and at the 350 call strike. The August chain shows open interest spread from 330 to 280, biggest at 290 then 310, on the put side. On the call side it is biggest at 330 then fades to 370. The September chain has biggest open interest at the 290 put and the 330 call strikes.

Caterpillar, Ticker: $CAT

Trade Idea 1: Buy the stock on a move over 333.50 with a stop at 321.

Trade Idea 2: Buy the stock on a move over 333.50 and add an August 320/310 Put Spread ($3.00) while selling the September 380 Call ($2.90).

Trade Idea 3: Buy the July/August 340 Call Calendar ($6.80) while selling the July 325 Puts ($2.70).

Trade Idea 4: Buy the September 320/340/370 Call Spread Risk Reversal (30 cents).

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After reviewing over 1,000 charts, I have found some good setups for the week. These were selected and should be viewed in the context of the broad Market Macro picture reviewed Friday which with the 2nd Quarter of 2024 in the books and heading into the holiday shortened week, saw equity markets showing resilience with a rebound from a pullback and large caps and tech names holding at the highs.

Elsewhere look for Gold to continue its consolidation after the record move higher while Crude Oil consolidates in a broad range. The US Dollar Index continues the short term move to the upside while US Treasuries continue in their secular downtrend. The Shanghai Composite looks to continue the downtrend while Emerging Markets consolidate under long term resistance.

The Volatility Index looks to remain very low and stable making the path easier for equity markets to the upside. Their charts look strong, especially on the longer timeframe. On the shorter timeframe both the QQQ and SPY are showing signs of a possible reset on momentum measures as both are extended. The IWM continues to lag in a long term channel. Use this information as you prepare for the coming week and trad’em well.

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The Hidden Pulse of USD/JPY: Momentum Trading Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know Imagine this: You’re sipping coffee, staring at your trading screen. The USD/JPY chart looks like it’s had one too many espressos—spikes everywhere. You blink, and your trade vanishes faster than your gym motivation on a Monday morning. Sound familiar? Welcome to the wild ride that is trading the US dollar Japanese yen (USD/JPY) pair. But today, we’re not here to talk about the obvious. We’re peeling back the curtain to reveal underground momentum trading tactics that can flip the odds in your favor. Let’s dive into this high-speed Forex highway—seatbelt optional but highly recommended. Why USD/JPY Is the Formula One Track of Forex USD/JPY is not your average Sunday cruise. It’s a turbocharged, high-volume pair that attracts big players like hedge funds and institutional traders. Why? - Liquidity Overload: According to the Bank for International Settlements, USD/JPY accounts for roughly 13% of global FX turnover. That’s a $1.2 trillion daily race track (source: BIS Triennial Survey 2022). - Volatility That Pays: When US interest rate decisions hit or Bank of Japan (BOJ) sneezes, USD/JPY moves like a caffeinated squirrel. - Momentum Sweet Spot: USD/JPY often respects momentum indicators better than slower pairs like EUR/GBP, making it a playground for momentum traders. Momentum Trading: Beyond the RSI Basics You’ve probably heard the classic RSI (Relative Strength Index) overbought/oversold story. Here’s the plot twist: USD/JPY often defies RSI logic. When RSI screams overbought, USD/JPY might be warming up for a bigger rally. So, what’s the ninja move? - RSI Divergence Stack: Don’t just look for RSI divergence. Layer it with volume spikes and Tokyo open price levels. When RSI diverges, volume surges, and Tokyo pushes price beyond the opening range, momentum is likely about to explode. - MACD-Histogram Acceleration: Forget crossovers. Watch the MACD histogram for sharp expansions after a price consolidation near a key support/resistance level. This reveals momentum bursts that retail traders often miss. - The Hidden Accelerator: USD/JPY Carry Trade Boost: When BOJ maintains ultra-low rates while the Fed hikes, USD/JPY gets tailwind momentum from carry trade flows. Smart traders ride this wave using momentum confirmation tools like Average Directional Index (ADX) above 25. Underground Tactics: The Insiders’ Momentum Blueprint 1. The Tokyo Drift Launch Every seasoned USD/JPY trader knows that Tokyo open (11 PM GMT) is not just another session. It’s the ignition switch. - Pro Move: Mark the first hour’s high and low. If price breaks above the high with increasing volume, momentum traders pile in. Conversely, a drop below the low often triggers a bearish acceleration. - Real-World Example: On June 16, 2023, USD/JPY exploded 120 pips during Tokyo hours after the BOJ held rates steady, but market whispers hinted at future tightening. Traders who caught the Tokyo breakout rode the wave before the news hit mainstream outlets (source: Bloomberg). 2. The Fibonacci Turbo Boost Fibonacci levels are not just mystical numbers; they are self-fulfilling prophecies in momentum trading, especially with USD/JPY. - Secret Sauce: Identify impulsive moves during US sessions. Apply Fibonacci retracements. When price pulls back to the 38.2% level with decreasing volume and bounces with a momentum candle, it’s go-time. - Pro Insight: Combine this with the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) above +100 for bullish confirmation. Veteran trader Kathy Lien emphasizes CCI’s effectiveness when combined with Fibonacci setups (source: BK Asset Management). 3. Institutional Footprints: The Order Flow Leak Institutions leave footprints, and momentum traders can track them. - Ninja Tool: Use Depth of Market (DOM) or Level 2 data to spot large order clusters around round numbers (e.g., 150.00 or 145.00). When price approaches these levels with rising volume, momentum ignition often follows. - Case Study: In October 2022, USD/JPY surged past 150.00, triggering BOJ intervention. Traders tracking order flow saw bids absorbing selling pressure before the spike (source: Reuters). Common Pitfalls That Burn Traders Alive - Falling for Fake Breakouts: Momentum trading without volume confirmation is like skydiving with an umbrella. Always confirm breakouts with volume surges. - Ignoring News Catalysts: BOJ statements or US CPI data can shred momentum setups. Use StarseedFX’s Economic News platform to stay ahead (https://www.starseedfx.com/forex-news-today/). - Overtrading the Chop: Momentum thrives on breakouts, not sideways noise. If USD/JPY is range-bound with low volume, step back—your coffee break is more productive. Expert Wisdom: What the Pros Say - Paul Tudor Jones: “The secret to being successful is to have an indefatigable and undying and unquenchable thirst for information.” (source: Market Wizards) - Linda Raschke: “Markets trend only 15% of the time. Your job is to spot those trends early and ride them with momentum.” (source: Trading Sardines) Momentum Mastery: Step-by-Step Execution Plan - Session Mapping: Identify Tokyo, London, and US session overlaps for momentum hot zones. - Key Levels: Mark round numbers and prior day highs/lows. - Volume Surveillance: Use volume profile or tick volume indicators. - Indicator Fusion: Combine RSI divergence, MACD histogram expansion, and CCI bursts. - News Filter: Cross-check setups with news calendars. - Execution: Enter on momentum candle breaks with tight stop losses. Elite Trader Toolkit: Your Secret Arsenal - Real-Time News: https://www.starseedfx.com/forex-news-today/ - Advanced Courses: https://www.starseedfx.com/free-forex-courses - Trading Community: https://www.starseedfx.com/community - Smart Trading Tool: https://www.starseedfx.com/smart-trading-tool/ Key Takeaways: The Trader’s Edge - Tokyo session breakouts often ignite USD/JPY momentum. - Fibonacci + CCI alignment can signal high-probability entries. - Order flow clues reveal institutional moves before price bursts. - Volume confirmation separates fake breakouts from real momentum plays. —————– Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated Read the full article

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Conquer the Day: A Beginner's Guide to Intraday Trading

The world of Online intraday trading is booming. Did you know that intraday trading volumes have surged by over 30% in recent years? This growth highlights how more individuals are drawn to the fast-paced nature of trading stocks within a single day. Simply put, intraday trading involves buying and selling financial instruments like stocks or commodities on the same day, aiming to take advantage of short-term price movements. This guide will help beginners grasp the essentials of intraday trading and consider stepping into this dynamic arena.

Understanding the Mechanics of Intraday Trading

Order Types

To engage in intraday trading, you need to understand different order types:

Market Orders: These are orders to buy or sell at the current market price. For example, if a stock is trading at $50, you might place a market order to buy it. This order completes instantly at that price.

Limit Orders: A limit order allows you to specify the price at which you're willing to buy or sell. If you only want to buy a stock at $48, you would set a limit order. It won’t execute until that stock reaches your desired price.

Stop-Loss Orders: This order helps minimize losses. If you own a stock at $50 and want to limit losses to 10%, you set a stop-loss order at $45. If the stock price drops to this point, your shares will automatically sell.

Trading Platforms

Choosing the right trading platform is vital. Some popular options include:

Robinhood: Known for its user-friendly interface. Great for beginners and offers commission-free trading.

TD Ameritrade: Offers advanced tools and excellent research resources, which can be beneficial for rookies.

E*TRADE: Provides a robust mobile app along with a web platform that’s easy to navigate.

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Leverage and Margin

Leverage allows traders to control larger amounts of money with a smaller investment. It means you borrow money from your broker to increase your buying power, potentially amplifying profits. However, this comes with risks. A statistic shows that around 70% of intraday traders use leverage. If the market moves against you, losses can exceed your initial investment.

Key Indicators and Chart Patterns for Intraday Traders

Technical Analysis Basics

Understanding technical analysis can boost your trading success. Here are a few key concepts:

Support and Resistance Levels: Support is where a stock tends to stop falling and bounce back up, while resistance is where it often stops rising. These levels can inform your buy or sell decisions.

Moving Averages: This tool smooths price data over a specific period, making trends clearer. For instance, a 50-day moving average might help identify whether a stock is in an uptrend or downtrend.

Relative Strength Index (RSI): A momentum oscillator that indicates whether a stock is overbought (above 70) or oversold (below 30).

Chart Patterns

Recognizing chart patterns can provide valuable insights:

Head and Shoulders: This pattern indicates a trend reversal. The “head” is a peak between two smaller “shoulders.”

Double Tops/Bottoms: A double top signals a potential price decline, while a double bottom suggests a price increase.

Flags/Pennants: These patterns represent brief price consolidations before a continuation of the trend.

Interpreting Market Sentiment

Market sentiment can sway price movements significantly. To gauge sentiment, traders often review news articles, social media, and reports from reliable financial news sources like CNBC or Bloomberg.

Risk Management Strategies in Intraday Trading

Position Sizing

Position sizing helps manage risk effectively. For instance, if you have a $1,000 account and are willing to risk 2% per trade, you would only risk $20. Therefore, if you buy a stock at $50, you should only purchase 0.4 shares to limit your risk.

Stop-Loss Orders

Setting stop-loss orders is vital for protecting your capital. For example, if a trader buys shares at $100 but sets a stop-loss at $95, they limit potential loss to 5%.

Emotional Discipline

Emotional control is crucial. Many traders face challenges with impulsive decisions. Trading expert Van Tharp states, “Your trading plan has to be solid, but your mind must also be calm to execute it.”

Choosing the Right Assets for Intraday Trading

Stocks vs. Futures vs. Forex

Each asset class has unique features.

Stocks are popular for intraday trading due to their volatility.

Futures offer high leverage but can be risky for beginners.

Forex trading provides high liquidity with low capital needed to start.

Liquidity and Volatility

Liquid assets have high trading volumes, making it easier to enter and exit trades. Volatile assets experience frequent price changes, providing more opportunities. Some highly liquid stocks include Apple, Amazon, and Tesla.

Diversification

Diversifying your portfolio helps mitigate risk. Trading across sectors or asset classes reduces the impact of a poor-performing asset.

Developing an Intraday Trading Plan

Defining Trading Goals

Setting clear and realistic trading goals is crucial. Goals could include achieving a specific profit amount each month or steadily growing your trading account.

Backtesting Strategies

Before entering live trades, backtesting strategies can show how they would have performed in the past. This helps in understanding potential profitability. Websites like TradingView offer backtesting features.

Journaling Trades

Tracking trades improves decision-making. Recording details, like entry and exit points, helps identify what works and what doesn’t. Over time, this practice can enhance your trading effectiveness.

Conclusion: Mastering the Art of Intraday Trading

Understanding intraday trading involves grasping various key components: order types, charts, and effective risk management. Prioritizing risk management and adopting a continuous learning mindset will enhance trading skills. With determination and the right resources, you can navigate the exciting world of intraday trading successfully. Start small, stay informed, and let your journey unfold.

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How to Avoid Personal Loan Scams and Fraudulent Lenders

Personal loans can be a great financial tool when used wisely. Whether you need funds for an emergency, debt consolidation, or a significant purchase, a personal loan can provide quick financial relief. However, with the rise of digital lending, personal loan scams have also increased, putting borrowers at risk of fraud and financial loss.

Understanding how to identify and avoid personal loan scams is crucial for safeguarding your finances. This guide will help you recognize red flags, verify lenders, and ensure you secure a legitimate loan safely.

Common Personal Loan Scams

1. Upfront Fee Scams

Legitimate lenders may charge processing fees, but these are usually deducted from the loan amount. Fraudulent lenders, however, demand upfront fees, often disguised as "processing fees," "application fees," or "insurance fees." Once the payment is made, these scammers disappear without disbursing the loan.

How to Avoid It:

Never pay any fees before receiving the loan.

Verify if the lender is registered with financial regulatory authorities.

Read reviews and check for complaints online.

2. Guaranteed Loan Approval Scams

No legitimate lender can guarantee loan approval without verifying your credit history, income, and repayment capacity. Scammers prey on desperate borrowers by promising guaranteed approval in exchange for a fee or personal information.

How to Avoid It:

Be cautious of lenders offering personal loans with "no credit check" or "100% approval."

Always verify the lender’s credibility through official sources.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

3. Fake Online Lenders

With online lending platforms on the rise, scammers create fake websites that mimic real financial institutions. These fake lenders lure applicants into sharing sensitive personal and financial details.

How to Avoid It:

Check if the lender has a physical address and a customer support number.

Ensure the website is secure by looking for “https://” in the URL.

Read customer reviews and check their registration with financial authorities.

4. Phishing Scams

Phishing scams involve fraudulent emails, phone calls, or messages that trick borrowers into revealing personal information like bank details, social security numbers, or login credentials.

How to Avoid It:

Never share your bank account or personal details over email or phone unless you initiate contact.

Avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments.

Contact the lender directly using official contact information.

5. Loan Insurance Fraud

Some scammers claim that loan insurance is mandatory before disbursing a personal loan. While legitimate lenders may offer optional insurance, it is never compulsory.

How to Avoid It:

Ask for written documentation about loan insurance policies.

Verify with the lender if insurance is required.

If pressured to buy insurance before loan approval, walk away.

How to Verify a Legitimate Lender

1. Check Registration and Licensing

A legitimate lender must be registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (for U.S. borrowers), or relevant financial authorities in your country.

How to Check:

Visit the official website of the financial regulatory body and search for the lender.

Verify the lender’s credentials through customer reviews and government records.

2. Read Online Reviews

Genuine borrowers share their experiences with different lenders. Look for reviews on:

Google Reviews

Trustpilot

Better Business Bureau (BBB)

Financial forums and consumer complaint websites

3. Examine the Loan Terms and Conditions

Scammers often hide critical information in fine print. Before signing any agreement:

Read the terms carefully, including fees, interest rates, and repayment policies.

Avoid lenders who rush you into signing documents.

Seek legal or financial advice if something seems unclear.

4. Contact Customer Support

A legitimate lender will have a professional customer support team. Before proceeding with a loan application:

Call their helpline to assess their service.

Ask detailed questions about the loan terms.

Verify their address and business registration details.

Steps to Take if You Are a Victim of a Loan Scam

If you suspect that you have been scammed, take immediate action to minimize the damage.

1. Report the Scam

File a complaint with:

Your country's financial regulatory authority (e.g., RBI, FTC, FCA, etc.).

Consumer protection agencies.

The cybercrime division of your local law enforcement.

2. Monitor Your Credit Report

Scammers may misuse your personal information to take out loans in your name. Regularly check your credit report for unauthorized activity.

3. Contact Your Bank

If you have shared banking details, inform your bank immediately to secure your account and prevent fraudulent transactions.

4. Warn Others

Share your experience on consumer complaint websites, social media, and financial forums to prevent others from falling victim to the same scam.

Conclusion

A personal loan can be a helpful financial tool, but it’s essential to be cautious and aware of scams. By recognizing red flags, verifying lender credibility, and following best practices, you can avoid fraudulent lenders and secure a legitimate loan safely.

Before applying for any personal loan, research thoroughly, read terms carefully, and never rush into an agreement. Stay informed, stay cautious, and protect your financial well-being.

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