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📊 SECTION 1: MARKET OVERVIEW
Good morning, investors. Buckle up — it’s a BIG day.
Futures are climbing this morning after President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, easing the war fears that pushed stocks off their all-time highs earlier this week. But don’t get too comfortable — the Strait of Hormuz blockade remains in place, and Iran attacked a container ship off Oman overnight. This situation is far from resolved.
Where We Stand (Yesterday’s Close):
S&P 500: 7,109.14 (-0.24%) — pulled back from all-time highs
Dow Jones: 49,442.56 (essentially flat)
Nasdaq Composite: 24,404.39 (-0.26%) — snapped a 13-session win streak on Monday
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.27%
VIX: 18.99 — slightly elevated but manageable
WTI Crude Oil: $89.35/barrel — still elevated from the conflict
Bitcoin: ~$77,340
Gold: ~$4,806 (safe haven demand strong)
What’s Driving Markets Today:
TESLA Q1 EARNINGS AFTER THE BELL — This is THE headline. Elon Musk and team report after market close. The street is watching deliveries, margins, and robotaxi/robot updates. This will move everything.
Iran Ceasefire Extension — Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely at Pakistan’s request, but the naval blockade continues. Don’t let the media tell you the war is over.
Massive Earnings Week — 90+ companies reporting. 3M, UnitedHealth, United Airlines already reported. About a B+ grade so far.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down — Big late-Monday news that shook tech sentiment.
Retail Sales Strong — March retail sales +1.7% (vs. 1.3% expected). Consumer is still spending.
Inflation Ticking Up — US inflation rose to 3.3% in March from 2.4% in Feb. Kevin Warsh (Trump’s Fed chair pick) had his Senate hearing yesterday.
IMF Cut Global Growth — World Economic Outlook now at 3.1%, citing oil volatility from the Iran conflict.
🚨 Media BS Alert: The finance media is going to scare you with Iran headlines while pumping euphoria about earnings. Pick a lane, CNBC. Remember Rule #8 — the finance media is NOT your friend. They profit from your fear and your FOMO equally. Stick to the research.
🔥 SECTION 2: THE SEXY 6 UPDATE
Our flagship portfolio — here’s where we stand:
1. TESLA (TSLA) — $386.42 (prev close $392.50, -1.55%)
Q1 2026 EARNINGS TODAY AFTER THE CLOSE
Wall Street expects a delivery rebound, particularly from Germany
Electrek is bearish calling the “growth story dead” — we disagree
Conference call with Elon Musk — watch for robotaxi timeline, Optimus robot, energy storage
Options activity is MASSIVE — expect a big move after hours
Catalyst Watch: Earnings report, Musk commentary on FSD/robotaxi, China deliveries
2. PALANTIR (PLTR) — $145.97 (prev close $145.89, +0.05%)
Holding steady while the broader market pulls back — strength
AI/defense spending tailwinds remain intact
Government contracts continue rolling in amid the Iran conflict — Palantir’s battlefield AI is being used RIGHT NOW
Catalyst Watch: Q1 earnings coming in May, defense spending narrative
3. STRATEGY (MSTR) — $163.97 (prev close $170.81, -4.00%)
Pulling back with Bitcoin — normal MSTR behavior
BTC trading around $77,340
Michael Saylor continues to accumulate — the strategy hasn’t changed
Catalyst Watch: Bitcoin price action, new BTC purchase announcements
4. ROBINHOOD (HOOD) — $86.43 (prev close $91.28, -5.31%)
Biggest pullback in the SEXY 6 today — down over 5%
This is volatility, not a thesis change. HOOD has been on an incredible run
Crypto trading volumes remain elevated
Catalyst Watch: Q1 earnings upcoming, crypto regulation clarity
5. NVIDIA (NVDA) — $199.88 (prev close $202.06, -1.08%)
Slight pullback but holding near $200 — the AI chip king
Massive demand for AI chips continues
Trading near 52-week high of $211.19
Catalyst Watch: AI spending announcements, Anthropic’s $100B AWS deal helps the whole AI ecosystem
6. ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) — $24.89 (prev close $25.32, -1.70%)
Bitcoin at ~$77,340 — healthy consolidation
ARKB saw $117.9M in single-day inflows recently — institutional demand is real
Bitcoin ETFs collectively pulling in hundreds of millions per day
Catalyst Watch: BTC breakout above $80K, continued institutional inflows
📈 SECTION 3: APEX 10 ADDITIONS
7. BITMINE IMMERSION (BMNR) — $21.71 (prev close $22.53, -3.64%)
Ethereum treasury play — benefits from crypto ecosystem strength
Dividend yield at 4.4% — getting paid while you wait
Active options volume noted by Market Rebellion — institutional interest growing
8. STRATEGY INC PREFERRED 10% (STRC) — $99.29 (prev close $99.32, flat)
Rock steady near par — our income-oriented preferred-stock position
10% preferred dividend can provide variable income
Doing exactly what it’s supposed to do — anchor the portfolio while growth names work
9. LEMONADE (LMND) — $66.06 (prev close $68.67, -3.80%)
Volatile week — up 17% over the past week but down 12% over 3 months
AI-powered insurance disruption thesis remains intact
Stock has risen 5X in three years — exponential growth in action
Catalyst Watch: Continued customer growth, path to profitability
10. AMAZON (AMZN) — $249.91 (prev close $248.28, +0.66%)
GREEN on a red day — strength
MASSIVE NEWS: Amazon investing up to $25 BILLION more in Anthropic — Anthropic commits $100B to AWS over the next 10 years
Cathie Wood’s ARK just bought AMZN shares on Monday
Catalyst Watch: Q1 earnings upcoming, AWS growth, Anthropic partnership
🔒 SECTION 4: PRIVATE MARKET INTEL
The private markets are ON FIRE. A wave of IPOs is coming.
SpaceX — Confidentially filed for an IPO targeting a valuation ABOVE $1.75 TRILLION. Has absorbed xAI at a combined $1.25T valuation. This will be the largest IPO in history. SpaceX also working with Cursor (AI coding tool) with an option to buy for $60B.
Anthropic — Amazon deal is the headline: $25B in new investment, $100B committed to AWS over 10 years. Targeting a late 2026 public listing. ARKVX holders, this is a monster position.
Cerebras — AI chip maker officially filed to go public last week, joining SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI in the IPO wave.
Anduril — Just announced a partnership with Kraken Technology Group for small autonomous naval vessels (USVs). DIRECTLY relevant to the Iran/Hormuz situation. Building the future of autonomous defense.
xAI — Now absorbed into SpaceX. Combined entity valued at $1.25T+.
Databricks, OpenAI — Both expected to pursue public listings. The AI IPO wave of late 2026 could be historic.
Stripe, Neuralink, Saronic, Perplexity, Erebor, Vulcan — No major breaking news this week. Keep ARKVX for exposure to this ecosystem.
🹠SECTION 5: ARK / CATHIE WOOD WATCH
Cathie has been active:
Monday (4/20): ARK bought Amazon (AMZN) and DoorDash (DASH) — capitalizing on the Anthropic deal
Last week (4/17): Bought 26,161 shares of Netflix (NFLX) worth ~$2.5M after a pullback
Last week (4/17): Sold Circle Internet Group (CRCL) and Bullish (BLSH) — $2.57M in crypto exchange profit-taking
4/15: No trades — unusual. S&P at record highs, she “slammed the brakes”
ARK Fund Flows: ~$1.3B in net outflows over 12 months — the crowd is leaving right before the biggest innovation cycle in history. Actually bullish for contrarian investors.
The takeaway: Cathie is positioning for AI infrastructure (Amazon/AWS) and rotating some crypto profits. She sees the same AI boom we do. The masses selling ARK funds will regret it in 3-5 years.
📖 SECTION 6: BIBLE LESSON OF THE DAY
Rule #6 — Volatility is a Feature, Not a Bug
“Like waves on a boat ride, or traffic at Rush Hour, Corrections are Literally part of This Game. So Don’t Panic or be Surprised when they happen!”
Today’s lesson couldn’t be more relevant. Markets pulled back from all-time highs because of Iran headlines. HOOD is down 5%. MSTR down 4%. The media will show you red arrows and scary war headlines.
But here’s the truth: The S&P 500 hit all-time highs LAST WEEK. We’re talking about less than 1% from the peak. This isn’t a crisis — this is NORMAL.
The people panicking don’t know what they own. They’re reacting to headlines instead of fundamentals. Meanwhile, Tesla is about to report earnings. Amazon just locked in a $100B AI deal. Institutional money is pouring into Bitcoin ETFs.
Volatility is Vitality. Volatility is our Traveling Companion, and the Price we Agree to Pay for Exponential Growth.
The big money uses volatility to manipulate the small money. When you see a 3-5% pullback in names like HOOD or LMND, that’s not a sell signal — that’s a DCA opportunity. We’ve been through -67% in 2022 and came back for +174% in 2023 and +212% in 2024. A 5% dip? That’s Tuesday.
Don’t be a scared shopper at a sale. Be the smart one loading up the cart.
🈠SECTION 7: SPORTS CORNER
NBA Playoffs — Round 1 continues tonight:
Multiple first-round games on tap — 7:00 PM ET
Celtics lead 76ers 1-0 after a dominant 123-91 Game 1, but Philly bounced back 111-97 in Game 2
Knicks vs. Hawks has been dramatic at MSG
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves — Jokic vs. Gobert heating up
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs:
Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers — Game 2 tonight at 10:00 PM ET (TBS)
Flyers lead Penguins 2-0 in their series
Playoff season across the board. Invest like a champion — long-term mindset, no panic trades. ðŸ†
💰 THE FORMULA
DCA + Exponential Growth + Compounding Interest = Generational Wealth
That’s not just a slogan — it’s the math. Dollar cost average into the best companies solving the biggest problems. Let time and compounding do the heavy lifting. The SEXY 6 has returned a CAGR of 72.2% since 2021. We’re not guessing. We’re researching, executing, and holding.
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