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$Meta Platforms(META.US)

Context: Meta is building early traction around its Muse AI platform, but BNP Paribas analyst Nick Jones says the product still needs to prove sustained engagement and a clearer path to monetization. Muse downloads show early momentum and have accumulated more than 8.2 million downloads since its Sept. 8 launch. Meta also launched a native iPad version of Muse on Oct 7. Muse’s early U.S. downloads surpassed Sora and ChatGPT, helped by Meta’s large installed base across Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook. Meta currently charges partners small transaction fees, while Muse remains free at the basic level and offers monthly subscriptions for heavier usage. Long-term monetization remains uncertain, though advertising could become more meaningful if engagement increases.

My Trade: I am not in a hurry to rush into this current bullish momentum. "Everyone is a genius in a bull market" and although I believe current share price is still slightly undervalued, I think that there is potential for it to drop back closer to $700 or lower.

Takeaway: Stagnant daily active users, even with steady downloads, could signal that Meta needs to adjust the product to improve market fit. @Captain's Treasure

$Amazon(AMZN.US)

Context: Analysts see greater potential for companies that can generate capacity from existing sites instead of building new reactors. AI is driving up demand for nuclear power, as evidenced by Google and Amazon's recent deal with Constellation Energy. Artificial-intelligence companies turning to nuclear energy isn't exactly new. But recently, technology giants have been striking nuclear deals that focus on "uprates," or an expansion of capacity for existing nuclear sites, rather than building new ones. One big benefit of uprates is that companies like Google and Amazon don't have to deal with the uncertainty that comes with building a new site.

My Trade: Amazon has definitely lagged the other Mag 7 companies in terms of share price, but I believe it is still fighting at the front for growth. My position is to accumulate and patiently ride out.

Takeaway: The U.S. Energy Department announced a $4.2 billion loan to Vistra (VST) to finance uprates and improvements to existing nuclear sites. This indicated their preference and support for expanding current facilities instead of risking more to build new ones. @Captain's Treasure

$Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US)

Context: Elon Musk confirmed discussions with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. over possible cooperation on the Terafab chip project. Musk said the talks remain preliminary, leaving the final structure of any partnership unsettled. The discussions follow reports that TSMC is considering ways to participate in Terafab, a planned semiconductor manufacturing initiative tied to Musk's companies. Terafab is intended to provide custom chips for Tesla, SpaceX and xAI as their demand for computing capacity expands. TSMC could potentially operate a Texas factory or provide manufacturing technology while Musk's companies retain a controlling stake.

My Trade: One of my favourite stocks to DCA and just hold as TSMC continues to dominate and expand its partnerships with numerous top companies.

Takeaway: Perhaps one of the regrets is not getting in earlier for TSMC. I was too focused on finding valued stocks at fair prices, and hence saw a few opportunities to enter slip by. I learnt that not all good investments have to be bought at fair prices; learning to read the overall trend line and giving yourself a buffer indicator can allow you to grab hold of opportunities better. @Captain's Treasure

$Ps S&P 500 Mmtm(SPMO.US)

Context: US stocks turned higher on Thursday in choppy trade, with the S&P 500 falling early to a two-week low but then rebounding sharply as a global bond selloff reversed course after sending US Treasury yields to multi-decade highs. Stocks were under pressure in early trading as economic data kept pointing to a solid economy with persistent price pressures. The Labor Department said weekly initial jobless claims dipped to 197,000, below the 200,000 forecast of economists polled by Reuters. It was the latest in a string of reports this week that indicated the labor market was on solid footing, ahead of the government payrolls report on Friday.

My Trade: The SPMO in particular has been up around 28% this year, and I see little potential for any more significant gains for the year. My target is to accumulate and DCA when possible under $150.

Takeaway: The recent reallocation of holdings in SPMO saw the removal of Broadcom and Nvidia from top 10 holdings, with strong momentum over the past 6 months having Apple now being the 2nd largest holding behind Micron. @Captain's Treasure

$Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US)

Context: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing could be preparing another major increase in advanced-chip capacity, and Wells Fargo says the biggest near-term beneficiaries may extend well beyond TSMC itself. The bank said reports that TSMC could expand 2-nanometer production should be viewed as a potential positive for semiconductor capital-equipment companies, which supply the machinery needed to build increasingly complex chips. Building additional 2nm capacity requires significant spending on lithography, deposition, etching, inspection and other highly specialized semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. That means higher TSMC capacity could translate into another layer of demand for the equipment suppliers supporting its fabs.

My Trade: Looking to accumulate and DCA into TSM as this is one of my favourite stable and moderate to high growth chip companies alongside Nvidia.

Takeaway: For investors, the important signal is not simply that TSMC may build more capacity. It is that demand for leading-edge manufacturing appears broad enough across smartphones, AI accelerators and custom chips to justify additional investment. That could extend the semiconductor spending cycle further into equipment suppliers. Micron's upcoming earnings could potentially give investors a glimpse of the forecasted future demand as well. @Captain's Treasure

$NU Holdings(NU.US)

Context: Nu is down by as much as 10% after reports emerged that the Brazilian fintech giant is in talks to acquire UK digital bank Monzo. The reported deal could value Monzo at between £8 billion and £10 billion, though talks are reportedly still at an early stage, with no deal agreed. Investors’ downbeat reaction appears to be down to concerns about the potential price tag and how Nu would fund such a large acquisition. Reports suggest a deal could involve both cash and Nu shares, raising the prospect of dilution for existing shareholders. There are also questions over whether paying as much as £10 billion for Monzo would generate an adequate return, particularly given that the UK digital bank was valued at around £4.5 billion in a 2024 share sale.

The deal could provide access to a scaled and profitable neobank in the UK and Europe with 15.2 million customers, £25.7 billion in deposits, and £1.7 billion in revenue. This can strengthen Nu’s financial profile by adding a mature business with room to expand.

My Trade: I am loading up on this dip. Long term wise, I do believe Nu has the opportunity and the capability to continue expanding its business, and the aggressive expansion outside of Latin America shows their ambition as well. The main concern is probably the dilution of existing shareholders.

Takeaway: Monzo is the country’s second-largest digital bank behind Revolut, with the vast majority of its customers based in the UK, although it also operates in Ireland and Spain. This an opportunity for the combined business to attract more customers in the UK, while Nu’s established brand in markets such as Brazil, Mexico and Colombia could also potentially provide an advantage. @Captain's Treasure