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Tooth fairy

Tooth fairy

The tooth fairy is a folkloric figure of early childhood in Western and Western-influenced cultures.  The folklore states that when children lose one of their baby teeth, they should place it underneath their pillow or on their bedside table; the Tooth Fairy will visit while they sleep, replacing the lost tooth with a small payment.

Origins

During the Middle Ages, other superstitions arose surrounding children's teeth. Children in England were instructed to burn their baby teeth, on pain of spending eternity searching for the baby teeth in the afterlife. Fear of witches was another reason to bury or burn teeth. In medieval Europe, it was thought that a witch could assume total power over someone if they were to obtain one of their teeth. 

Another modern incarnation of these traditions into an actual Tooth Fairy has been traced to a 1908 "Household Hints" item in the Chicago Daily Tribune:

Tooth Fairy. Many a refractory child will allow a loose tooth to be removed if he knows about the Tooth Fairy. If he takes his little tooth and puts it under the pillow when he goes to bed the Tooth Fairy will come in the night and take it away, and in its place will leave some little gift. It is a nice plan for mothers to visit the 5-cent counter and lay in a supply of articles to be used on such occasions. 

Appearance

Unlike Father Christmas and, to a lesser extent, the Easter Bunny, there are few details of the Tooth Fairy's appearance that are consistent in various versions of the myth. A 1984 study conducted by Rosemary Wells revealed that most, 74 percent of those surveyed, believed the Tooth Fairy to be female, while 12 percent believed the Tooth Fairy to be neither male nor female, and 8 percent believed the Tooth Fairy could be either male or female.  When asked about her findings regarding the Tooth Fairy's appearance, Wells explained: "You've got your basic Tinkerbell-type Tooth Fairy with the wings, wand, a little older and whatnot. Then you have some people who think of the tooth fairy as a man, a bunny rabbit, or a mouse."  One review of published children's books and popular artwork found the Tooth Fairy to be depicted in many different forms, including as a child with wings, a pixie, a dragon, a blue mother-figure, a flying ballerina, two little older men, a dental hygienist, occasionally a female dentist, a potbellied flying man smoking a cigar, a bat, a bear, and others. Unlike the well-established imagining of Santa Claus, differences in renderings of the Tooth Fairy are not as upsetting to children. 

Depiction on coins and currency 

Starting in 2011, the Royal Canadian Mint began selling special sets for newborn babies, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, "Oh Canada", and the Tooth Fairy. The Tooth Fairy quarters, which were issued only in 2011 and 2012, were packaged separately. 

In 2020, the Royal Australian Mint began issuing "Tooth Fairy kits" that included commemorative $2 coins.

Reward

The reward left varies by country, the family's economic status, amounts the child's peers report receiving, and other factors.  A 2013 survey by Visa Inc. found that American children receive $3.70 per tooth on average.  According to the same survey, only 3% of children find a dollar or less and 8% find a five-dollar bill or more under their pillow. 

The reward is affected by inflation.  According to data gathered by the American dental insurance company Delta Dental, the average payout per tooth in the United States rose from $1.30 in 1998 to $6.23 in 2023.  According to Delta Dental, the payout's trends typically mirror macroeconomic conditions and the S&P 500 stock index. 

Delta Dental found that the first tooth lost gets a higher reward than other teeth on average in the United States.

Belief

Belief in the Tooth Fairy is viewed in two very different ways. On the one hand, children's beliefs are seen as part of the trusting nature of childhood. Conversely, belief in the Tooth Fairy is frequently used to label adults as being too trusting and ready to believe anything. 

Parents tend to view the myth as providing comfort for children in losing a tooth.  Research finds that belief in the Tooth Fairy may comfort a child experiencing fear or pain from losing a tooth.  Mothers especially seem to value a child's belief as a sign that their "baby" is still a child and is not "growing up too soon".  By encouraging belief in a fictional character, parents allow themselves to be comforted that their child still believes in fantasy and is not yet "grown up". 

Children often discover the Tooth Fairy is imaginary as part of the age 5- to 7-year shift, often connecting this to other gift-bearing imaginary figures (such as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny). 

Author Vicki Lansky advises parents to tell their children early that the tooth fairy pays much more for a perfect tooth than a decayed one. According to Lansky, some families leave a note with the payment, praising the child for good dental habits. 

Research findings suggest a possible relationship between a child's continued belief in the Tooth Fairy (and other fictional characters) and false memory syndrome

Related myths

El Ratón Pérez (Spain and Latin America) 

In Spain and Hispanic America, El Ratoncito Pérez or Ratón Pérez (lit. transl. Perez the Little Mouse or Perez Mouse) is equivalent to the Tooth Fairy. He first appeared in an 1894 tale written by Luis Coloma for King Alfonso XIII, who had just lost a milk tooth at the age of eight.  As is traditional in other cultures, when a child loses a tooth it is customary for the child to place it under the pillow so that El Ratoncito Pérez will exchange it for a small payment or gift. The tradition is almost universal in Spanish cultures, with some slight differences.

He is generally known as "El Ratoncito Pérez",  except for some regions of Mexico, Peru, and Chile, where he is called "El Ratón de los Dientes" (transl. The Tooth Mouse), and in Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, and Colombia, where he is known simply as "El Ratón Pérez". He was used by Colgate marketing in Venezuela  and Spain.

Elsewhere in Europe 

In Italy, the Tooth Fairy (Fatina dei denti) is also often replaced by a tiny mouse named Topolino. In some areas the same role is held by Saint Apollonia, known as Santa Polonia in Veneto.  (Saint Apollonia's legendary martyrdom involved having her teeth broken; she is frequently depicted artistically holding a tooth and is considered the patron saint of dentistry and those with toothache and dental problems.)

In France and French-speaking Belgium, this character is called La Petite Souris (The Little Mouse). From parts of Lowland Scotland comes a tradition similar to the fairy mouse: a white fairy rat who purchases children's teeth with coins.

In Catalonia, the most popular would be Els Angelets (little angels) and also "Les animetes" (little souls) and as in the other countries, the tooth is placed under the pillow in exchange of a coin or a little token.

In the Basque Country, and especially in Biscay, there is Mari Teilatukoa ("Mary from the roof"), who lives in the roof of the baserri and catches the teeth thrown by the children. In Cantabria, he is known as L'Esquilu de los dientis ("the tooth squirrel). 

Asia and Africa

In Japan, a different variation calls for lost upper teeth to be thrown straight down to the ground and lower teeth straight up into the air; the idea is that incoming teeth will grow in straight. 

In Korea, throwing both upper and lower teeth on the roof was common.  The practice is rooted around the Korean national bird, the magpie. It is said that if the magpie finds a tooth on the roof, it will bring good luck.  Some scholars think the myth derived from the word 까치(Ka-chi) which was a middle Korean word for magpies that sounds similar to "new teeth", or because of the significance of magpies in Korean mythology as a messenger between gods and humans. 

In Middle Eastern countries

 (including Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and Sudan), there is a tradition of throwing a baby tooth up into the sky to the sun or to Allah. This tradition may originate in a pre-Islamic offering dating back to the 13th century. It was also mentioned by Izz bin Hibat Allah Al Hadid in the 13th century. 

In Mali, children throw baby teeth into the chicken coop to receive a chicken the following day. 

In Afrikaans speaking families in South Africa, children leave their teeth in a shoe so that the Tandemuis (Tooth Mouse) can replace the teeth with money.

In popular culture

In 1927, a children's playwright, Esther Watkins Arnold, brought to life an extraordinary, elf-like creature, in an 8-page playlet. She playfully christened it as the "Tooth fairy", and this mythical creature had the power to fly around visiting young children, to collect their fallen (milk) teeth.

See also

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark – A film featuring an early version of the creatures

Fairy

Ratoncito Pérez – Spanish tooth mouse

Hammaspeikko – Finnish tooth troll

Hogfather – Discworld novel featuring their version of the Tooth Fairy

CR   ::    �� https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_fairy

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While the Western press exists to serve the bourgeois establishment and is therefore notoriously unreliable, it can usually be counted on to properly identify their enemies. In 2007 the Economist reported that in spite of the mass migration of workers to China’s eastern urban centers, pay for factory workers was rising at double digit rates in the Pearl River delta near Hong Kong. “Everyone should be aware that China has changed,” said a member of the Hong Kong legislature. “Reform has stopped,” complained a paper published in 2009 by the Council on Foreign Relations and the Heritage Foundation, citing new laws in the PRC that enhanced workers’ rights and restricted private firms from buying or selling goods and services at unreasonable prices. It reserved particular ire for the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, calling it a “xenophobic organ” of the Communist Party that “[assailed] foreign firms” for “minor violations.” During Hu’s tenure, universal healthcare was readopted. Privatization was halted, then reversed. Bourgeois Western economists, who at first had happily believed their own propaganda and convinced themselves that private capital would ultimately destroy socialism in China on its own, no matter what Deng said, finally noticed an extremely worrying—to them—aspect to the PRC’s entire reform program: the vast majority of state-owned companies that had been “privatized” actually hadn’t been. Despite being publicly traded on domestic and foreign stock exchanges, China’s new private enterprises were quite often still controlled by the government through byzantine ownership structures involving state-run holding companies or domestic financial institutions (which are also state-owned). In 2009, two-thirds of state-owned enterprises had been officially privatized, yet three-quarters of these remained indirectly state-owned—meaning that only about 15% of the public sector had truly entered private control. Between 1998 and 2007, closures and privatizations of state-owned firms were limited to smaller entities while more new large state-owned firms had been created. China’s actual private sector did continue to grow and prosper, but not at the expense of the state-run economy. Of the 98 Chinese companies listed on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2015, only 22 were private, and the largest 12 were state-owned; by 2021, the number of Chinese companies on the list had increased to 130—the most of any country in the world—yet over two-thirds of this increase had come from the public sector, which added 22 companies to the list, while the private sector added only ten.

Why the World Needs China by Kyle Ferrana

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Greece evaluates sale of Mirage 2000 jets to India 🇮🇳

Although the expected selling price is modest, Athens sees an opportunity for broader strategic cooperation with New Delhi.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/08/2024 - 19:28in Military

The leadership of the Hellenic Air Force is exploring the possibility of selling the 18 Mirage 2000 EGM/BGM to India, a proposal that was communicated to the Prime Minister's office and the Ministry of National Defense of Greece.

The aircraft served until 2022 in the 332ª "Hawk" Squadron, and most of them are not in flight condition, while some were cannibalized to keep the others flying. However, it seems that there is fertile ground between the two parties and do not rule out the possibility of the subject of the sale of the fighters to be discussed during the future visit of Prime Minister K. Mitsotakis to New Delhi.

Squadron 332 struggled with problems of availability of the Mirage 2000, resulting in the abandonment of some aircraft on the runways of Tanagra and others cannibalized because they were beyond the operational life.

At the end of 2023, New Delhi decided to communicate its interest to the Greek part in acquiring used Mirage 2000, as it plans to keep these fighters in service for at least another decade. Athens, aiming to further strengthen defense relations with India, has already decided to sell the retired Mirage. The Air Force General Staff expects to profit

However, the criterion for its sale is more political than economic. In the General Staff of the Greek Air Force, which is directly involved, they do not expect profits. On the contrary, they maintain modest expectations regarding the selling price of aircraft, which are unfortunately in poor condition. The experts' estimate is that, at best, they will be sold for a few million euros.

These 18 Mirage, which carried the weight of the interceptions in the skies of the Aegean Sea, were withdrawn from service in January 2022 with the arrival of the Rafale. The aircraft were inactivated due to lack of support long before the arrival of the new French fighters. However, there are still users of the French delta fighter, such as India, which maintains about 50 aircraft in three combat squads and may be interested in supplementing any losses or renewing its stock of spare parts for existing ones.

The Hellenic Air Force is also evaluating the future of the newest Mirage 2000-5 operated by Squadron 331 "Teseu". Although the support contract has improved its availability, concerns about its compatibility with evolving technologies and high integration costs, such as the proposed Link-16 terminal, have led to a reassessment.

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The original Star Trek was cancelled in 1969.

The first Star Trek convention didn't happen until 1972, in New York

I attended my first conversation in 1977. With the exception of the tie in novels from Bantam, as well as the technical pubs from Ballentine Books. There wasn't really much in the way of official merchandise (though I do remember a Trek inspired clothing line for boys just in time for the beginning of school at the department stores. (I had a science tunic with a delta patch and rank braid). The majority of merchandise in the dealers room was fan created; a ton of fanfic and fanzines, often mimeographed and covered with colored cover stock, and bound with staples, but some high quality work too. Hand made jewelry and props, as well as hand embroidered patches. If you were lucky, there was someone selling 8x10 glossy photos from not just Trek, but other films and celebrities.

For a decade, between the cancellation (1969) and the announcement of The Motion Picture (1979), it was fandom that kept Trek alive.

I hate that planned obsolescence is starting to reach fandoms. I hate that fandoms are starting to die after two, three years, I hate that whenever you stop getting content that means the fandom will die and be gone.

I need people to stop trying to brush off old interests as being 'cringe' as soon as you lose interest, or worse: make it seem like it's imoral to like something that they themselves held so dear before.

Fandoms are meant to last for years and years, the moment content stops being created is the moment we truly thrive because we keep creating the content ourselves the way we love it and expand on the things that are already there for us.

I don't care if you lost interest on something, it's fine and normal even, but stop trying to blame and make fun of people who still do love the fandom and the content and the things we can create.

I need people to enjoy fandom again

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Derivatives and Risk Management in the Best Share Market Courses

As financial markets become increasingly complex, understanding derivatives and risk management is essential. The best share market course provide insights into these advanced concepts, empowering traders to navigate modern markets effectively.

1. What Are Derivatives?

Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from underlying assets like stocks, commodities, or currencies.

Options: Provide the right to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price.

Futures: Contracts to buy or sell an asset at a specified future date and price.

Swaps: Agreements to exchange financial obligations.

2. Importance of Derivatives

Derivatives play a crucial role in modern financial markets:

Hedging: Protect investments from adverse price movements.

Leverage: Amplify potential returns with a smaller initial investment best share market course.

Price Discovery: Reflect market expectations and influence asset prices.

3. Risk Management Strategies

The best courses teach practical risk mitigation techniques:

Stop-Loss Orders: Set predefined levels to limit potential losses.

Portfolio Diversification: Spread investments across asset classes to reduce risk.

Delta Hedging: Offset risks associated with options trading.

4. Derivatives in Modern Trading

The growing popularity of derivatives among young investors underscores the need for education.

Retail Participation: More retail traders are exploring options and futures.

Technology Integration: Platforms simplify derivatives trading with user-friendly interfaces.

Conclusion

The best share market course equip participants with a deep understanding of derivatives and risk management, preparing them to tackle the challenges of modern financial markets with confidence.

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Understanding Option Chain: A Comprehensive Guide

 An option chain is a listing of all available options contracts for a specific underlying asset. It provides crucial data for traders to analyze and make informed decisions about trading options. Here's a detailed explanation of the components, formulas, and usage of an option chain.

Key Components of an Option Chain:

Strike Price (K): The fixed price at which the holder of the option can buy (call) or sell (put) the underlying asset.

Expiry Date: The date on which the option contract expires.

Premium: The cost of buying the option.

Call and Put Options: Listed side-by-side in the option chain, calls are on the left, and puts are on the right.

Open Interest (OI): The total number of outstanding contracts for a particular strike price and expiration date.

Implied Volatility (IV): The market’s expectation of future volatility of the underlying asset, expressed as a percentage.

Delta (Δ\Delta): Measures the rate of change of the option’s price concerning the price change in the underlying asset.

Volume: The number of contracts traded during a given period.

How to Read an Option Chain:

Choose the Underlying Asset: Select the stock or index for which you want to trade options.

Look at the Expiry Date: Identify the relevant expiry date for your strategy.

Examine Strike Prices: Compare premiums, open interest, and volume for different strike prices.

Analyze Open Interest and Volume: High open interest indicates strong market activity.

Check Implied Volatility (IV): Use IV to gauge the expected price movement of the underlying asset.

Important Formulas Used in Option Chain Analysis:

Intrinsic Value of Call Option:Intrinsic Value=max⁡(S−K,0)\text{Intrinsic Value} = \max(S - K, 0)

SS: Spot price of the underlying asset

KK: Strike price

Intrinsic Value of Put Option:Intrinsic Value=max⁡(K−S,0)\text{Intrinsic Value} = \max(K - S, 0)

Time Value:Time Value=Option Premium−Intrinsic Value\text{Time Value} = \text{Option Premium} - \text{Intrinsic Value}

Option Pricing Using Black-Scholes Formula:C=SN(d1)−Ke−rtN(d2)C = SN(d_1) - Ke^{-rt}N(d_2)

CC: Price of call option

SS: Current stock price

KK: Strike price

rr: Risk-free interest rate

tt: Time to expiration

N(d)N(d): Cumulative standard normal distribution

For puts, use:P=Ke−rtN(−d2)−SN(−d1)P = Ke^{-rt}N(-d_2) - SN(-d_1)Where:d1=ln⁡(S/K)+(r+σ2/2)tσtandd2=d1−σtd_1 = \frac{\ln(S/K) + (r + \sigma^2/2)t}{\sigma\sqrt{t}} \quad \text{and} \quad d_2 = d_1 - \sigma\sqrt{t}

σ\sigma: Volatility of the stock

Advantages of Using an Option Chain:

✓ Provides a clear view of market sentiment through OI and volume.

✓ Helps identify liquidity and activity at various strike prices.

✓ Enables traders to select the best strike price and expiry based on premium and IV.

Practical Tips for Analyzing an Option Chain:

Focus on Open Interest (OI): High OI at specific strike prices indicates key support or resistance levels.

Track Implied Volatility (IV): Use IV to identify whether options are cheap or expensive.

Monitor Volume: High volume often points to significant market activity and liquidity.

Compare Call vs. Put Data: Evaluate the call/put ratio to assess bullish or bearish sentiment.

Understanding the option chain is fundamental for traders aiming to profit from options trading. By analyzing components such as open interest, volume, and implied volatility, and applying relevant formulas, you can make informed trading decisions and better manage risk. Options trading requires skill and knowledge, but mastering the option chain is a crucial step toward success.

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Global Market Highlights: December 16, 2024

European Markets

European equities began the day on mixed footing, oscillating between gains and losses as traders digested PMI data and geopolitical uncertainties. Sentiment weakened further as the session progressed, leaving most major indices in negative territory. The Eurozone’s latest PMI readings highlighted ongoing challenges, particularly in manufacturing, reinforcing the case for additional ECB easing measures. However, the data failed to spark significant market moves. Sector performance reflected a defensive bias, with healthcare leading gains, buoyed by Novo Nordisk's (+1.9%) approval for its Catalent acquisition. Autos were among the weakest performers, with Porsche SE (-1.7%) pulling the sector lower after withdrawing its full-year guidance. Meanwhile, US equity futures edged higher, indicating a slightly firmer start for Wall Street compared to Europe.

US pre-market

The final full week of 2024 began with US equities displaying remarkable resilience, outpacing declines in Asian and European markets. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures surged to record highs, fueled by optimism surrounding upcoming Federal Reserve policy decisions. Bitcoin also reached a fresh all-time high of $106,000, bolstered by growing interest in cryptocurrency investments. As of 8:00 AM ET, S&P futures were up 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gained 0.5%. This momentum was led by stocks such as MicroStrategy (+6% premarket), benefitting from its imminent inclusion in the Nasdaq 100. On the other hand, Super Micro Computer tumbled 15% following its removal from the same index during its annual reconstitution. Key Drivers - Anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut (expected 25 bps) on Wednesday. - Strong earnings expectations under a Trump administration economic agenda. - Resilient demand for US technology and cryptocurrency-linked stocks.

Fixed income markets

European government bonds (EGBs) faced selling pressure, with Bunds trading in a narrow range and slightly softer overall. Sentiment was influenced by mixed PMI data, with better-than-expected German services readings offset by persistent weakness in manufacturing. - French OATs underperformed following Moody’s unexpected downgrade of France's credit rating to "Aa3," citing political fragmentation and fiscal challenges. - Gilts saw minimal changes after the UK PMI release, with mixed data showing resilience in services but continued weakness in manufacturing. US Treasuries remained rangebound, with the focus shifting to this week’s FOMC meeting. Yields were marginally lower, with the curve flattening slightly.

Commodities

Crude Oil: Oil prices softened amid a risk-off tone, with Brent futures dipping below $74/bbl. The pullback reflected subdued sentiment in European markets and a lack of significant catalysts during the session. Gold: Gold prices climbed, finding support near $2,662/oz after an earlier dip to $2,643/oz. The rebound was aided by safe-haven demand amidst geopolitical tensions and mixed economic data. Base Metals: Copper and other industrial metals traded lower, weighed down by lackluster risk sentiment despite slightly positive industrial production data out of China. Key developments in commodities: - Marathon's Detroit refinery workers ratified a pay deal, ending a three-month strike. - Oil spills were reported in both Nigeria's Delta region and the Black Sea, adding to supply chain concerns.

Currencies

The US Dollar Index (DXY) remained steady within a narrow range, trading at the lower end of Friday’s levels as investors awaited US Flash PMI data and the upcoming FOMC meeting on Wednesday. - EUR/USD hovered near the 1.05 level, seeing choppy trade following mixed Eurozone PMI results. ECB President Christine Lagarde reiterated the central bank’s cautious stance, with her remarks offering little new insight. - GBP/USD strengthened, buoyed by better-than-expected UK Services PMI data, which pushed the pair to the top of its daily range around 1.2670. - JPY underperformed slightly, with USD/JPY trading above Friday’s levels at 153.79 as Japan’s PMI showed improvements in both manufacturing and services. - Antipodeans saw modest gains, led by NZD/USD, which outperformed AUD/USD after breaking Friday's highs. The Norwegian Krone also strengthened following Norges Bank's announcement to sell foreign currency and purchase NOK to fund government transfers.

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin soared to a record $106,000, driven by institutional adoption and increasing interest in crypto-related equities.

Political and World News

- South Korea’s President Impeached: South Korea’s parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with 12 members of his party supporting the motion following his controversial martial law declaration. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has assumed the role of acting leader as the Constitutional Court deliberates the decision. - Cyclone Ravages Mayotte: The French overseas territory of Mayotte suffered catastrophic damage from the strongest cyclone in over 90 years. Thousands are feared dead, with limited access to the affected islands hampering rescue efforts. - Israel-Ireland Diplomatic Rift: Israel announced the closure of its embassy in Ireland amidst escalating tensions over Ireland’s pro-Palestinian stance, which Israeli officials have condemned as biased. - ABC Settles Trump Defamation Case: ABC News (DIS) has agreed to a $15 million settlement over a defamation lawsuit filed by President-elect Trump. The network will also issue a public apology. - The Great Wealth Transfer: A staggering $124 trillion is expected to be passed down through inheritance in the U.S. by 2048. This unprecedented wealth transfer includes $62 trillion from the wealthiest 2% and is poised to reshape wealth management and luxury markets.

Economic Highlights

- Fed Rate Cut Expected: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce a 0.25% rate cut at its meeting this Wednesday. However, officials have signaled caution on further cuts due to persistent inflation and a robust labor market. - France's Downgraded Credit Rating: Moody’s downgraded France’s credit rating to Aa3, citing political instability and a ballooning budget deficit of 6.1%—double the Eurozone average. New Prime Minister François Bayrou faces challenges in addressing the country's $3.36 trillion national debt amid rising borrowing costs. - European Business Activity Stabilizes: The contraction in Eurozone business activity eased in December, with the services PMI rising to 51.4 and the composite PMI improving to 49.5, signaling slight stabilization despite weak demand for goods. - China’s Economic Indicators: China’s property market showed signs of stabilizing, with home prices declining just 0.1% in November, the slowest rate in 17 months. However, retail sales growth slowed to 3% from 4.8% in October, while factory output rose modestly. - India’s Private Sector Growth: India’s private sector output hit a four-month high in December, with its PMI rising to 60.7, reflecting robust demand across both services and manufacturing sectors. - Moody’s Downgrades France: Moody’s lowered France’s credit rating from Aa2 to Aa3, citing heightened political uncertainty and fiscal pressures. The outlook remains stable. - ECB Commentary: President Lagarde suggested further rate cuts are forthcoming, emphasizing that inflationary risks are now balanced. ECB’s Holzmann, however, cautioned against cutting rates purely to support growth.

Geopolitical Updates

Middle East: - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to expand settlements in the Golan Heights, citing strategic concerns amid the ongoing war. Meanwhile, Syrian media reported strong explosions near Tartous and Latakia, attributed to Israeli airstrikes. - The US reportedly conducted strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen, adding to regional tensions. US-China Relations: - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Chinese banks of potential sanctions over aiding Russia and discussed lowering the Russian oil price cap. South Korea: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his controversial martial law declaration, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assuming the role of acting president.

Corporate Highlights

- Broadcom Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap: Broadcom (AVGO) achieved a $1 trillion market capitalization, driven by a strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products. The company reported AI revenue growth of 150% year-over-year, reaching $3.7 billion in Q4. Broadcom’s stock has surged by an astonishing 760% since 2018. - MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq 100: MicroStrategy (MSTR), known for its extensive Bitcoin holdings now valued at $45 billion, has been added to the Nasdaq 100 index. The company's shares have risen 550% year-to-date, closely tied to Bitcoin's performance, which hit a new record high of $106,509 over the weekend. - Novo Nordisk’s Expansion: Novo Nordisk (NVO) announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in a new facility in Denmark dedicated to producing treatments for rare diseases, including hemophilia. Shares rose 2% in premarket trading following the news. - Big Oil’s Pivot to AI Data Centers: Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are set to use natural gas paired with carbon-capture technology to power AI-focused data centers. Meanwhile, tech giants like Microsoft (MSFT) and Google (GOOGL) are exploring nuclear energy options to meet the energy-intensive demands of AI. - T-Mobile’s Shareholder Returns: T-Mobile (TMUS) unveiled a $14 billion share buyback program through 2025, part of a larger $50 billion capital return initiative over three years. The company plans to allocate $80 billion toward shareholder returns and investments through 2027. - U.S. DOE Loan for EV Battery Factories: The Department of Energy finalized a $9.63 billion loan to Ford (F) and South Korean partner SK On to establish three electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants in Kentucky and Tennessee, advancing EV adoption in the U.S. - Amazon’s Warehouse Controversy: A Senate investigation found that Amazon (AMZN) ignored warnings linking its stringent productivity quotas to elevated workplace injury rates, which are nearly double the industry average. - Box Office Highlights: Disney's (DIS) "Moana 2" topped the box office over the weekend, grossing $26.6 million domestically, bringing its global total to $717 million. Meanwhile, Universal’s "Wicked" reached $500 million worldwide, but Sony's (SONY) "Kraven the Hunter" underperformed with a disappointing $11 million debut. - TikTok Legal Battle: A U.S. appeals court dismissed TikTok’s attempt to pause legislation requiring its parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the app by January 19 or face a ban. TikTok plans to escalate the case to the Supreme Court.

Recent Earnings Recap

There were no significant earnings reported today, but the full earnings calendar remains available.

Upcoming Earnings

Scheduled for Wednesday: - Micron Technology (MU): Expected revenue of $8.55 billion (+80.91% YoY) and EPS of $1.76. - Lennar (LEN): Projected revenue of $10.08 billion (-8.1% YoY) and EPS of $4.26 (-17.6% YoY). - General Mills (GIS): Anticipated revenue of $5.13 billion (-0.18% YoY) and EPS of $1.22 (-2.4% YoY). Scheduled for Thursday: - Accenture (ACN): Estimated revenue of $17.17 billion (+5.83% YoY) and EPS of $3.42 (+4.59% YoY). - Nike (NKE): Projected revenue of $12.47 billion (-6.86% YoY) and EPS of $0.83 (-19.42% YoY). - FedEx (FDX): Anticipated revenue of $22.14 billion (-0.27% YoY) and EPS of $3.95 (-1% YoY).

IPO Activity

- Health In Tech (HIT): A stop-loss health insurance marketplace with 231.93% YoY revenue growth, scheduled for Tuesday. - Leishen Energy Holding (LSE): A Chinese oilfield services company reporting 56.44% YoY revenue growth, slated for Wednesday. - Fast Track Group (FTRK): A Singaporean event-management firm with 2,589.48% YoY revenue growth, scheduled for Friday.

Market Outlook and Future Events

Markets are entering a pivotal week, with central bank decisions likely to shape the near-term trajectory for equities, bonds, and currencies. While US exceptionalism continues to dominate, weak Chinese data and European instability serve as reminders of the challenges facing global growth. Investors remain cautiously optimistic, betting on resilient earnings and accommodative monetary policies to sustain the rally into 2025. Read the full article

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Learn Option Trading with Stock Market Course Online

Introduction

Stock Market Option Trading is an excellent entry point if you are curious about expanding your stock market knowledge and enhancing your trading skills. It offers flexibility and helps you manage risks effectively. At Taking Forward Stock Market Training, we are here to guide you through the complexities of option trading. In this guide, we will cover essential strategies and show how our option trading course or online share market courses can help you become a confident trader.

What is Option Trading?

Option trading differs from regular stock trading. An option is an agreement that grants you the right to purchase or sell a stock at a predetermined price within a defined period. There are two types of option:

Call Option: You purchase this if you believe the stock price will rise, allowing you to buy the stock at a fixed price.

Put Option: You buy this if you expect the stock price to fall, giving you the right to sell the stock at a fixed price.

Learning to use these option effectively is essential and is one of the first topics covered in any good option trading course.

Understanding Basic of Option and other definitions:

When starting with option, you’ll encounter several important terms:

Strike Price: The price at which you can buy or sell the stock using your option.

Expiration Date: The deadline for deciding whether to exercise your option.

Premium: The price you pay to acquire the option contract.

These key terms are essential for grasping option trading strategies, so it’s vital to familiarize yourself with them if you’re serious about trading option.

Option Chain Analysis: Your Map for Option Trading

An option chain lists all available option contracts for a specific stock, showing strike prices, expiration dates, and premiums. Traders use option chain analysis to determine which option to buy or sell, helping them compare available choices and identify the best opportunities.

For instance, if you expect a stock to rise, you might use an option chain to find an affordable call option with a favorable expiration date. Learning to read and analyze option chains is crucial for making smart trades and is typically covered in detail in stock market courses.

The Greeks: Your Guide to Option Pricing

Understanding the Option Greeks—Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, and Rho—is crucial for option trading for beginners. These factors influence an option’s price and help you make informed decisions:

Delta: Measures how much the price of an option will change with a stock price change.

Gamma: Indicates how fast Delta changes as the stock price changes.

Theta: Shows how much value an option loses over time (time decay).

Vega: Shows how much the price of an option fluctuates with changes in market volatility.

Rho: Measures how much an option’s price changes with interest rate fluctuations.

These Greeks offer valuable insights into the risks and possible benefits associated with your option trading. For instance, Theta helps you understand potential losses from holding onto an option too long, which is essential for timing your trades.

Option Buying Strategy: Leveraging the Market

The option buying strategy involves purchasing call or put option with the expectation that the stock price will move in your favor. This allows you to control more shares at a lower upfront cost than buying the stock directly. However, if the stock doesn’t move as expected, you risk losing the entire premium paid for the option. For example, if you believe a stock will rise, you can buy a call option. If the stock price increases, you can exercise the option, buy the stock at the lower strike price, and profit. This strategy is popular among beginners and is taught in option trading courses.

Option Writing Strategy: Earning Premiums

The option writing strategy, or selling option, involves selling option contracts to earn premiums. If you sell a put option and the stock price stays above the strike price, the buyer won’t exercise the option, allowing you to keep the premium. However, this strategy comes with risks; if the stock price moves against you, you might have to buy or sell the stock at a loss. It’s often discussed in advanced share market courses online and should only be used by traders who understand the risks involved.

Hedging with Option: Protecting Your Investments

Hedging is one of the most important tools in option trading strategies. It’s a way to protect your investments by reducing potential losses. For example, if you own a stock and are worried its price might fall, you can buy a put option as insurance. If the stock’s price drops, the gains from the put option will offset your losses from the stock.

Hedging strategies are particularly useful in volatile markets. Learning how to hedge effectively can help you minimize losses while still benefiting from potential gains in the stock market.

Key Option Trading Strategies to Know

Covered Call: Own the stock and sell a call option to collect premium and potentially sell at a higher price.

Straddle Strategy: Buy both a call and put option at the same strike price to benefit from significant price moves in either direction.

Iron Condor: Sell a call and put option while buying others at more extreme prices, best for expecting price stability.

Protective Put: Hold a stock and buy a put option to guard against price drops.

These strategies are fundamental in option trading courses and vital for your trading toolkit.

The Value of Taking Stock Market Courses

If you want to learn option trading, taking stock market courses online can help you a lot. Here’s why:

Structured Learning: Courses guide you step-by-step from basics to advanced strategies.

Expert Guidance: Learn from professional traders who share valuable insights.

Updated Information: Stay current with the latest strategies and market trends.

Conclusion

Option trading opens up a world of possibilities for traders, offering flexibility, leverage, and risk management strategies. Whether you’re looking to enhance your trading skills or just getting started, mastering option trading strategies is key to becoming a successful trader. Taking an option trading course or enrolling in share market courses online can help you gain the knowledge you need to navigate this complex but rewarding part of the stock market.

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FAQs

1. How to do option trading?

To do option trading, you need to open a brokerage account, understand the basics of option (calls and puts), analyze the market, and then buy or sell option contracts based on your strategy.

2. What is option trading in stock market?

Option trading in the stock market lets you buy or sell contracts to either purchase (call) or sell (put) a stock at a set price within a certain period, without any requirement to do so.

3. What stock market means?

The stock market is where people buy and sell company shares to make money or invest in businesses.

4. Is option trading profitable?

Yes, option trading can be profitable, but it involves risks. To understand strategies better and learn more, you can enroll in Taking Forward Stock Market Training free online course, perfect for beginners.

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Retail Bitcoin Frenzy: JPMorgan Predicts What’s on the Horizon

Key Points

JPMorgan’s retail sentiment indicator suggests a frenzy in the Bitcoin market following the US Presidential elections.

Bitcoin-holder MicroStrategy sees bullish action, with its stock trading at a premium over Bitcoin.

Following the victory of Donald Trump in the US Presidential elections, Bitcoin and other altcoins have seen a significant surge.

However, JPMorgan has indicated that the market is in a state of frenzy and investors should prepare for potential volatility.

Record High Retail Sentiment Score for Bitcoin

JPMorgan’s retail sentiment score for Bitcoin soared to a record high of 4 shortly after Bitcoin’s price reached an all-time high of over $93,000 last week.

This surge was accompanied by strong inflows in US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs.

JPMorgan’s equity research team noted that the demand for Bitcoin was especially strong following the election results, with the sentiment score for Bitcoin-related products soaring to a multi-sigma high.

In the latter half of the week, the outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs increased significantly.

This, coupled with high Bitcoin miner selling, resulted in the Bitcoin price dropping to $87,000 before recovering to $90,000 over the weekend.

This indicates a tense battle between the market bulls and bears.

MicroStrategy’s Bullish Action

MicroStrategy, a major Bitcoin holder, has also seen a significant rally, with its stock hitting fresh all-time highs.

The MSTR stock has been trading at a substantial premium over Bitcoin for a while and continues to be in demand due to the company’s aggressive Bitcoin purchases.

The options market linked to MicroStrategy displayed an unprecedented bullish sentiment, reflecting the kind of intense trading typically seen near market peaks.

On Wednesday, the one-year 25-delta put-call skew plummeted to -26.7%, indicating that call options were trading at a significantly higher premium compared to puts.

Although the skew improved to -11.8% by Friday, it still shows a strong bias for upside bets.

Bitcoin calls have been trading at a much higher premium to the puts, but the differential has been slowly narrowing.

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1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: AMD, Delta Air Lines

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Derivatives and Risk Management in the Best Share Market Courses

As financial markets become increasingly complex, understanding derivatives and risk management is essential. The best share market course provide insights into these advanced concepts, empowering traders to navigate modern markets effectively.

1. What Are Derivatives?

Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from underlying assets like stocks, commodities, or currencies.

Options: Provide the right to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price.

Futures: Contracts to buy or sell an asset at a specified future date and price.

Swaps: Agreements to exchange financial obligations.

2. Importance of Derivatives

Derivatives play a crucial role in modern financial markets:

Hedging: Protect investments from adverse price movements.

Leverage: Amplify potential returns with a smaller initial investment.

Price Discovery: Reflect market expectations and influence asset prices.

3. Risk Management Strategies

The best courses teach practical risk mitigation techniques:

Stop-Loss Orders: Set predefined levels to limit potential losses.

Portfolio Diversification: Spread investments across asset classes to reduce risk.

Delta Hedging: Offset risks associated with options trading.

4. Derivatives in Modern Trading

The growing popularity of derivatives among young investors underscores the need for education.

Retail Participation: More retail traders are exploring options and futures.

Technology Integration: Platforms simplify derivatives trading with user-friendly interfaces.

Conclusion

The best share market course equip participants with a deep understanding of derivatives and risk management, preparing them to tackle the challenges of modern financial markets with confidence.

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BTC Set for Swift Comeback Following Overselling, Analysis Indicates

Key Points

Bitcoin (BTC) may be poised for a short-term rebound due to overselling.

Despite signs of a potential recovery, caution is still advised due to mixed market signals.

Bitcoin (BTC) may be heading towards a short-term rebound following a significant overselling period, recent market indicators suggest.

Various market metrics hint at a possible shift in momentum, but caution is still necessary.

Indicators of Momentum Shift

XBTManager, a CryptoQuant contributor and on-chain analyst, has noted several key metrics that indicate that Bitcoin could be nearing a bottom after a roughly 30% drop from its $70,000 peak.

The Coinbase premium index, which reflects the price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase and other exchanges, shows signs of weakening downward momentum. This suggests that demand might be increasing, potentially indicating an upcoming reversal. However, the index also suggests that there could be further decline before a true rebound begins.

Market Conditions

Spot CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) data shows continued selling pressure, with Binance indicating oversold conditions and Bitfinex slightly shifting to buying. Despite this, overall selling trends still dominate. The Coinbase index shows a slight selling trend but with an overall upward inclination, indicating mixed market signals.

Perpetual contract selling pressure remains high, suggesting that the downward trend could continue unless significant market strength emerges. However, open interest has decreased as many positions have closed, which could pave the way for a potential turnaround if buying strength returns.

The retail long ratio currently stands at 72, exerting continued downward pressure on Bitcoin prices. This figure indicates that individual investors hold more long positions compared to whales. The whale versus retail delta is -5, reflecting a larger commitment from retail investors. This disparity could indicate a potential shift in market dynamics if whales begin to increase their long positions.

Regarding the heatmap analysis, liquidity between the $50,000 and $48,000 range is crucial for the next phase of Bitcoin price action. The heatmap suggests that a pullback might commence once these levels are cleared. Traders are advised to position themselves accordingly, keeping an eye on these liquidity zones for signs of a potential rebound.

Broader Financial Landscape

The broader financial landscape also impacts Bitcoin’s price action. Recent turmoil in global stock markets, including historic losses in the Nikkei and significant declines in Nvidia stock, signals a period of increased volatility.

Warren Buffett’s recent decision to reduce Berkshire Hathaway’s stake in Apple adds further pressure on stock markets, influencing investor sentiment across asset classes, including cryptocurrencies. In the US, the Federal Reserve’s recent actions and the possibility of an emergency rate cut could affect market stability.

In conclusion, while current Bitcoin metrics suggest a potential for a short-term rebound, the market remains in a fragile state with mixed signals. Traders should remain cautious, monitoring key levels and broader market influences as they navigate this uncertain period.