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The Hidden Forces Behind Markets: Why Liquidity Matters More Than Valuation
Most people think markets move because of value. A company looks cheap, buyers rush in. A company looks expensive, sellers take profits. Simple. Except that’s not how markets actually behave day to day.
If valuation alone controlled markets, “cheap” shares would immediately bounce, “expensive” shares would immediately fall, and traders everywhere would make easy money. But we all know that’s not reality.
Sometimes a stock looks ridiculously cheap and keeps collapsing. Sometimes a stock looks wildly overpriced and keeps flying higher.
Why?
Because in the short term, markets are not driven by value. They are driven by liquidity.
Nvidia’s results confirmed a much bigger story for AI
Nvidia quarterly results were exceptional. Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 surged 85% year-on-year to $81.6 billion, comfortably ahead of market expectations. Adjusted earnings per share also beat forecasts, while Data Centre revenue, the core engine of the AI boom, climbed 92% to $75.2 billion.
The $67 billion power grab signals the next BIG opportunity in AI investing
A new record was created on Wall Street last week. Not by a technology company, chipmaker or an AI startup. Instead, it came from the power industry.
The circular economy of AI: Billions in motion, opportunities everywhere…
The past two weeks have given us one of the more surreal spectacles in the short history of AI deals. Nvidia, AMD, OpenAI and Oracle all lined up to throw billions of dollars at each other – almost in perfect synchrony. Here’s how it works (I think)…
Trading with the Trend – How to Spot and Ride Market Moves
“The trend is your friend.” Every trader has heard it, but few actually use it to their advantage. Too often, short-term noise drags traders into fights against the bigger picture. The result? Missed moves and painful losses. The truth is simple: trends are the backbone of trading. Understand them and you tilt the odds in your favour. Ignore them and you’re swimming against the tide. Let’s break down long-term vs short-term trends, how to spot them, and how to use them for smarter entries.
Copper Supply Crunch: Mines in trouble, prices on the move means opportunity for investors!
Copper just flashed one of the strongest warning signals we’ve seen all year. The metal surged to its biggest weekly gain in three months as a string of mine disruptions deepened a global supply crunch.
First, it was MP Materials… Then came Intel… Now, the Trump administration has set its sights on a new target, Lithium
On Tuesday evening last week, reports broke that Washington is negotiating for up to a 10% equity stake in Lithium Americas (LAC). By Wednesday, the stock had exploded – up more than 90% in a single session. This is yet another sign of the “new US playbook”: taking direct ownership in companies that produce resources and components deemed vital to national security.
News Flow Trading – How to Profit
Markets run on information where a single headline can send traders rushing to their screens, spark wild swings, and move millions in minutes. For long-term investors, some news may be noise. For short-term traders, it’s fuel. Trading around news flow doesn’t mean analysing what’s happened in the past, but rather how new information influences our expectations for the future.
OpenAI and Nvidia just launched the biggest AI bet in history!
Think about the largest projects in the world – nuclear reactors, mega dams, oil pipelines. Now multiply them. That’s the scale of what OpenAI and Nvidia just announced on Monday. The two companies signed a letter of intent for a strategic partnership to build at least 10 gigawatts of AI infrastructure – with Nvidia investing up to $100 billion as the systems roll out. To put it in perspective: This is the largest AI infrastructure project ever attempted.
Biggest win in decades for Intel – all thanks to Nvidia!
If you’ve been following Intel (INTC), you know the past few years have been painful. Layoffs. Dividend cuts. Missed targets. A CEO swap. Wall Street had nearly written the company off as yesterday’s tech giant. But on Thursday, everything changed.
The Steps to Consistent Profitability as a Trader
Every trader dreams of it. That sweet spot where you are not just making money here and there but growing your account steadily over time. Achieving consistent profitability is what separates those who dabble in the markets from those who master them. But here is the truth most people never want to admit.
Small Caps, Big Opportunities: Three JSE stocks to watch in 2025!
The JSE Small Cap Index recently hit a new all-time high, signalling renewed investor interest and momentum in smaller, high-growth companies. If you’re looking for opportunity, 2025 could be the year to focus on nimble, innovative small caps that have the potential to deliver outsized returns. From fintech innovators to tech-driven service providers and financial turnaround stories, some of SA’s most exciting growth opportunities are right under the radar. Below, I highlight three JSE small caps poised to make a big impact in 2025 – companies with strong fundamentals, proven growth strategies, and leadership aligned with shareholder success.
The stock market Top 10 are running the show – but for how long?
If you’ve felt like the US stock market has been carried on the shoulders of just a few giant companies, you’re not wrong. It’s kind of like watching a relay race where only a handful of runners are sprinting, while the rest are jogging in place. And the question many investors are asking is: how long can this go on?
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