ITPM Flash Ep89 Go Stealthy Stay Wealthy
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Edward Shek revisits the SaaS de-rating theme before shifting focus to a stealth data center trade in Chemours (CC). Despite years of “tough love” as a low-growth cyclical, the stock is 50% off the summer lows and now has three clear catalysts in refrigeration, cost savings, and legal overhangs. The real excitement, however, lies in next-gen liquid cooling, where CC’s Opteon technology has just hit commercial qualification with Samsung — the SSD market leader....
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ITPM Flash Ep88 Guac' the Hell is Going On?
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! Chipotle’s $13 burritos aren’t selling like they used to — and Raj Malhotra thinks the growth story is over. With sales stalling, margins slipping, and a sky-high valuation, CMG could be heading for a major re-rating. In this episode, Raj presents his short idea on Chipotle Mexican Grill, and the options structure he’s targeting into earnings.
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ITPM Flash Ep87 RIP SAAS?
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Edward Shek dives into the cracks forming in the SaaS business model and what it could mean for major players like Salesforce (CRM). From commoditization of code and AI-driven efficiency pressures to the dominance of hyperscalers swallowing entire markets, the moat around many software companies is vanishing fast. We look at examples like GoDaddy, Wix, and Duolingo to show how pricing power is collapsing, before turning to Salesforce itself—where slowing growth, high...
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ITPM Flash Ep86 A Slippery Slope
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Ben Berggreen breaks down a high-conviction short opportunity in the energy space, triggered by a sudden shift in ISM sector data and weakening fundamentals in major oilfield service companies. Focusing on Schlumberger, he outlines a bearish calendar put spread targeting downside into earnings, with a 3:1 reward-to-risk profile. Ben also explores a broader macro angle, noting softening crude oil positioning among large speculators and offering an alternative, simpler XLE...
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ITPM Flash Ep85 Mid-Cap Insurance
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Anthony Iser breaks down the current market mood, which is cautiously optimistic despite mixed economic data. He highlights strong corporate earnings, especially in tech, and massive ongoing hyperscaler CapEx as key positives, while retail data and AI names are also showing strength. However, he warns of risks beneath the surface: weakening employment data, margin pressure, and rising input costs all hint at stagflation risk if inflation stays hot and the Fed delays rate...
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ITPM Flash Ep84 A Shoe-in
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Raj Malhotra explains why the recent rally in the S&P 500 could still have legs, potentially reaching 7100+ by next May if history repeats. But the key, he argues, is breadth: a broad-based rally across sectors, not just large-cap tech. Raj highlights the RSP equal-weight ETF as the signal to watch and spotlights Deckers Outdoor (DECK)—parent of HOKA, UGG, and Teva—as a beaten-down small/mid-cap with strong fundamentals, margin expansion, and international...
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ITPM Flash Ep83 Banking on a Rally?
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Jason McDonald shares his bullish outlook on US regional banks and outlines a trade idea using the KRE ETF. Jason explains how recent regulatory shifts—led by Vice Chair Michelle Bowman—signal aggressive banking deregulation, potentially boosting bank earnings and stock performance. He highlights three major deregulatory themes: relaxed capital requirements, more unified regulatory oversight, and faster approval of bank mergers. Combined with improving US...
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ITPM Flash Ep82 Deal or No Deal
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! Markets are ripping, earnings are strong, and a new takeover rumor has caught Ben Berggreen's attention. In episode of ITPM Flash, Ben kicks things off with a quick macro rundown—tech and cyclicals are pushing new highs despite soft economic data. Then he dives into a fresh long idea: Papa John’s. The stock is trading well below its 2021 peak, but a potential $2B buyout and improving fundamentals—margin expansion, tech initiatives, and accelerating EPS growth—make it a compelling...
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ITPM Flash Ep81 Winning the Data Center Race
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Edward Shek focuses on Iris Energy ($IREN) — a $3bn clean energy-powered Bitcoin miner rapidly evolving into a serious player in AI cloud infrastructure. With the broader data centre and semiconductor trade still on fire, he's bullish on the theme but increasingly selective about where real upside remains. $IREN stands out for its unique model: using Bitcoin mining cash flow to fund GPU expansion, offering ultra-competitive pricing versus major cloud providers, and...
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ITPM Flash Ep80 We Just Went Platinum
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ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Jason McDonald makes a bullish case for platinum, highlighting its recent breakout after years of underperformance. He explores the fundamentals driving the move—including constrained supply, demand from hybrid vehicles, and investor rotation out of gold—and explains why platinum remains significantly undervalued relative to gold. Jason also reviews several ways to gain exposure, from physical ETFs to major producers like Valterra Platinum and Impala Platinum, and...
info_outlineITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode of ITPM Flash, join Raj Malhotra as he breaks down the evolving market landscape in early 2025. While the S&P 500 is up around 3%, the real story is the broadening of the rally, with equal-weighted indices keeping pace with mega-cap tech. Raj explores key themes, including potential rotations into small and mid-cap stocks, the resilience of natural gas, and the dispersion within tech. This episode features two compelling trade ideas: a bullish setup on Antero Resources (AR), capitalizing on strong natural gas fundamentals, and an explosive opportunity in Nebulous Group (NBIS), a rising AI infrastructure player backed by Nvidia. Both trades are structured for asymmetric risk-reward, offering strategic ways to capture market shifts. Tune in and trade smart!