Best type of day. Did that with IONQ today.

It's crazy to think when you see SNDK up $100 earlier today that there was still another $100 left in the tank…….just for today! My gosh

Ayto Siks said:

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Instead of selling DOCN to buy something else, I'm going to accumulate more ahead of earnings. Also buying INOD and IBM (longer term entry and will DCA). Not a recommendation, just posting for entertainment purposes only.

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Been kicking myself daily for selling POWL too soon, very glad I held onto INOD and DOCN.

Where did Prog, $30,000 and Heineken go?

Rubio says he expects an answer from Iran on a deal today. If Iran agrees to a peace deal later today, Monday will be GREEN!!

BucketofBalls99 said:

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Where did Prog, $30,000 and Heineken go?

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Probably swimming in pools of money laughing their ass off at all of us amateurs.

BucketofBalls99 said:

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Where did Prog, $30,000 and Heineken go?

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EVERYONE is jumping ship and going into tech. Nasdaq last hour has been crazy to watch. Haven't seen the S&P gain about 4-5 points and Nasdaq jump 90 points like that before.

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EVERYONE is jumping ship and going into tech. Nasdaq last hour has been crazy to watch. Haven't seen the S&P gain about 4-5 points and Nasdaq jump 90 points like that before.

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When the market goes crazy like this, it makes me worried. I have some cash I want to invest somewhere but I know as soon as I start investing away...

If Nasdaq holds with a flat to green day on Monday I think we could be headed for 28K before you can say Bob's your uncle. It's at that point that I will open the door of the plane and jump out with my parachute.

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Any good AI focused ETfs that pay dividends?

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Any of y'all getting anthropic exposure?

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any thoughts on BST?

~7% yield from selling CCs on a portion of holdings

top 10 accounts for about half with some eye opening positions:

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
Name
Weight (%)
NVIDIA CORPORATION
10.37
BROADCOM INC
7.32
APPLE INC
5.43
DATABRICKS INC
5.27
ANDURIL INDUSTRIES INC
5.13
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
4.62
ALPHABET INC
3.76
LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
3.52
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD
3.19
ANTHROPIC PBC
2.96


BST: Great Way To Generate Income And Gain Exposure To Anthropic, Databricks, And Anduril | Seeking Alpha

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started shifting part of my SMH positions in my Roth/HSA that have run up big from low 200s avg in the past yr into BST to slightly diversify/take profits while holding onto some of that exposure

PDEMDHC said:

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Made 5% on SOBR and 11% on RXT today with some day trading. Quick swings if anyone else ventures to look at them.

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Thanks for pointing this out.....RXT made a solid move today. We own you one!

So just playing around with charts. Nasdaq has an RSI (14) of 82.6 on the daily ending today. You don't see a number that high unless you go back to.... January 3, 2000! RSI was 86.7. Market sold off 10% next 3 trading days before rallying 25% over 2 months to hit the peak of the dot com.

If we followed literally, we sell off 2600 points and then jump up to 30,000 on Nasdaq during the summer. THAT would be wild.

We also have a MACD (12,26) of 915.38 today. By far an all time high for Nasdaq. Very little comes close to being HALF of that. This rally is an all timer.

https://www.investing.com/indices/nq-100-technical

I know weekly, monthly, and other analysis will show different numbers, but just surprised by how historic this is. Not telling anyone to do anything. This is a BUY BUY BUY until it isn't.

Greendale 87 said:

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PDEMDHC said:

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Made 5% on SOBR and 11% on RXT today with some day trading. Quick swings if anyone else ventures to look at them.

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Thanks for pointing this out.....RXT made a solid move today. We own you one!

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No problem. I try to post my winners and losers (and ones I sold too soon). This was one of them! Holy cow it jumped another $2.50! Congrats on making some cheddar.

Minimal gains today but I'll take a green day.

Hopefully things will really pick up for me if the SaaS stocks (and CRWV) can have their turn next week.

Prymy

thank me later

Most hated rally, up only 8% ytd and everyone says it's a bubble like they have never seen before lol

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BucketofBalls99 said:

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Where did Prog, $30,000 and Heineken go?

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Probably swimming in pools of money laughing their ass off at all of us amateurs.

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Flash , I think you had said if ACHR crosses $6 it'll run hard after that a few pages back? Still think so?

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5Amp said:

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I ask Grok if Intel primed to be America's number 1 chip maker.



Key Strengths Priming Intel as U.S. #1
Only major U.S.-owned advanced foundry: Intel designs and manufactures its chips (IDM model), with progress on Intel 18A (its most advanced node, now in high-volume production with technologies like RibbonFET and PowerVia). This positions it to close the gap with TSMC. Panther Lake (Core Ultra Series 3) chips on 18A launched successfully at CES 2026.
AI and data center tailwinds: Growing demand for CPUs in inference/edge AI, plus foundry services (advanced packaging). Partnerships (e.g., with Google, NVIDIA for some systems).
National security angle: With ~92% of cutting-edge chips historically made in Taiwan, Intel is central to U.S. reshoring efforts.


Bottom line: Intel is primed as America's premier vertically integrated, U.S.-based advanced chip manufacturervital for sovereignty and with real momentum in 2026 from AI CPUs, process tech recovery, and policy support. It's not eclipsing NVIDIA in AI dominance or overall scale, but for "America's #1 chip maker" in a strategic/manufacturing sense, it's the standout and appears on a solid recovery path. Success hinges on sustaining 18A execution and foundry wins. This is a dynamic industrymonitor upcoming quarters closely.

IMHO, it is not too late to jump on the Intel train as it climbs to the top.

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LMAO...you might want to go do research on Intel's failures with their foundry...18A was such a disaster they decided to skip 20A. They've had massive layoffs and still are losing money.

TSMC could go on vacation for an entire year and still would be light years ahead of Intel.

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Currently trading @ $124.00

3.5X for me so I guess that is a LMAO…. you

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I'm happy for you.

Huge day for RKLB, up 34%. I am sure it will give some back over the next few days, but expect massive upward movement when they test neutron (assuming it works of course).

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Prymy

thank me later

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Tell us more!

Solid week despite IONQ and CRWV being down.

OTC foreign stock, only one I have.

How does PRYMY's valuation compare to analyst price targets?
PRYMY trades at $82.92 with a Citigroup target of EUR 146 (approximately $160 USD), implying 93% upside. The PRYMY maintained rating supports this valuation gap, suggesting the market undervalues growth prospects in energy transition.
What is Meyka AI's grade for PRYMY and what does it mean?
Meyka AI rates PRYMY with a B+ grade (78.2/100), factoring in S&P 500 comparison, sector performance, financial growth, and analyst consensus. This grade suggests strong fundamentals with balanced risk-reward, supporting the PRYMY maintained rating.

https://meyka.com/blog/prymy-maintained-at-buy-by-citigroup-may-2026-0805/

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Elon Musk just posted this photo with the CEO of Intel $INTC

"It was an honor to be shown the awesome Intel fab in Oregon this week. Looking forward to a great partnership with SpaceX & Tesla!" - Musk pic.twitter.com/rK1y599I6L

— Evan (@StockMKTNewz) May 8, 2026

Gonna enter on CRNT Mon

Why do people play MSFT? Literally trash

Can't speak on their behalf, of course, but I can assume they believe we have moved too far, too fast. They are increasing their cash position, and waiting for a pullback.

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BucketofBalls99 said:

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Where did Prog, $30,000 and Heineken go?

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Flash , I think you had said if ACHR crosses $6 it'll run hard after that a few pages back? Still think so?

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Yes I do tend to think so, but they report earnings Monday after the close, so it's very possible there could be a pullback if something in their report spooks investors.

But if you look at the volume the past few days and the price action, combined with the fact that that was occurring while breaking an upper trend line that was going downward, you will understand why I am optimistic that this could be the start of a reversal.

You could play it safer and wait until after earnings and buy in on the bump, knowing that it probably will be the start of a longer up trend if price shoots up after they report. You could also hedge both ways and buy a small position with plans to buy more if they do well on earnings. You could also play calls a couple months out and have defined risk. Or you could be an absolute nut ball like me and just start heavy in shares, willing to date it for a while if need be or cut it loose after you get the clap from it.

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Why do people play MSFT? Literally trash

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Reasoning?

BucketofBalls99 said:

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Where did Prog, $30,000 and Heineken go?

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Prog better be eating chicken wings every meal

I took the cheaper route, went a few 5/16 $6 at .31, sold half at .66, and riding out the house money for the earnings call Monday. If it has a fraction of the good news JOBY had, will be deep ITM before expiration.

Relying on Italians for production is fool's gold, IMO

After bringing POWL to our attention he can eat wagyu ribeyes every meal IMHO.

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Elon Musk just posted this photo with the CEO of Intel $INTC

"It was an honor to be shown the awesome Intel fab in Oregon this week. Looking forward to a great partnership with SpaceX & Tesla!" - Musk pic.twitter.com/rK1y599I6L

— Evan (@StockMKTNewz) May 8, 2026

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IINTC is the chosen one

The U.S. government acquired approximately 433.3 million shares of Intel (INTC) common stock in August 2025, taking a 9.9% stake in the company for an investment of $8.9 billion ($20.47 per share). The investment was funded by converting unused CHIPS Act grants ($5.7B) and Secure Enclave funding ($3.2B).[1, 2, 3]
Key Details of the Intel Stake:

• Total Position: ~433.3 million shares, representing a 9.9% ownership stake.
• Investment Cost: $8.9 billion, or $20.47 per share.
• Warrants: The government holds warrants to purchase an additional 5% stake at $20 per share.
• Performance (as of May 2026): Following a major rally, the value of the 9.9% stake significantly increased, exceeding $35 billion by April 2026 and potentially higher in early May 2026.
• Purpose: The deal was part of the Trump administration's initiative to secure domestic chip production and bolster the AI infrastructure buildout. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Other stocks the US government has purchased under Trump:
The US government (primarily under the Trump administration in 2025) has taken direct equity stakes or similar positions in several publicly traded companies beyond Intel (INTC), mainly in critical minerals, semiconductors, and steel for national security and supply chain reasons.
These moves often involved converting or repurposing funds (e.g., from the CHIPS Act for Intel, or Defense/Energy Department allocations) into ownership, sometimes with warrants for additional stakes or "golden shares" for veto rights on key decisions. This is a shift toward more direct government involvement compared to traditional grants/loans.
Main Other Stocks/Companies with US Government Stakes
MP Materials (MP): Rare earth minerals producer (key for magnets, defense, EVs). The Defense Department took roughly a 7.515% stake (with rights for more) via a ~$400 million investment. This supports domestic rare earth processing to reduce China dependence.
Lithium Americas (LAC): Lithium mining (critical for batteries/EVs). Energy Department took a ~5% stake in the company plus a similar stake in its Thacker Pass joint venture (with GM), involving ~$182 million in deferred debt service converted to equity.
Trilogy Metals (TMQ): Minerals mining (copper, zinc, etc., in Alaska). Defense Department invested ~$35.6 million for a 10% stake plus rights/warrants for an additional ~7.5%. Paired with project approvals like the Ambler Road.
US Steel (X): Steel production. The government secured a "golden share" (special voting rights allowing input/veto on major decisions like plant closures or investments) as part of approving Nippon Steel's acquisition. Not a full equity percentage but significant influence.
Other Notes
These are part of a broader portfolio focused on semiconductors, critical minerals, and strategic materials. There have been mentions of potential future deals (e.g., defense contractors like Lockheed Martin or more minerals firms), but the core publicized ones cluster around the above.
Performance: Many of these stocks (including INTC) saw significant gains after the announcements due to the implied government backing and policy support.
Context: This differs from standard CHIPS Act grants/loans to many semiconductor firms (e.g., TSMC, Micron, GlobalFoundries), which were funding without direct equity ownership. The Intel deal notably converted some prior grant commitments into stock.
For the latest details or filings, check SEC disclosures or official announcements from the Departments of Commerce, Defense, or Energy, as these can evolve with warrants exercised or new deals.