Direxion Daily LMT Bull 2X ETF

🌟🌟🌟The simultaneous drop in $Tesla(TSLA.US)and $Alphabet - C(GOOG.US)share price coupled with Brent Crude oil piercing USD 100 signals a brutal macro change.

I would build immediate exposure to $SPDR Energy Select(XLE.US)as they represent the best US Energy giants like $ExxonMobil(XOM.US)and $Chevron(CVX.US)which would benefit from rising oil prices.

I would also pivot to $SPDR FD Consumer Staples(XLP.US)as this ETF serves as the ultimate safe haven equity anchor during periods of high stakes market volatility.

Consumers will cut back on buying tech gadgets and EVs before they stop buying groceries, medicine and household essentials.

XLP is a great defensive Buy as it is the perfect low cost vehicle to generate passive income and shield my capital from geopolitical inflation shocks.

While XLP is not an exciting play for explosive gains, it is a great strategy to protect my capital until the broader macro storm clears.

It should be obvious that the Trump Administration will levy tariffs by whichever excuse it can find so I think the tariffs are not as much of a surprise as before.

With oil elevated and yields climbing, volatility continues to shape market sentiment as market participants recalibrate risk exposure.

STI remains supported by resilient bank earnings and a defensive sector mix. If banks deliver MAS stays supportive and oil prices ease, the index could resume its uptrend after this consolidation.

Staying selective favoring fundamentally strong names, monitoring key support levels and maintaining some energy exposure while waiting for clearer signals from the next round of Big Tech earnings.

I just came to know that world’s largest bank, China, stops letting its retail clients trade paper gold after today. What will happen to gold price after that 🤔. Becareful with gold trading .

Looks like the market is worried of inflation with good labour data and rising oil prices. Sell off first and then buy back later they like to do.

The broad market is selling off possibly in reaction to hot labour which means the Fed will have no reason to cut and the ongoing ME standoff which causes oil to rally.

With oil back above usd100, we now just have to wait and see when would Iran somehow be "convinced" to come back to the ceasefire table.

For those already vested in oil, shouldn't we cash in most of the gains now?

The Magnificent 7 shed $800 billion in a single day ….their worst slump since April 2025! I am not too worry because Trump may wave his “Alan Greenspan wand” to turn things around? 🤣 ( I miss those days when Fed Green span was around)

Jokes aside: with Trump keeping markets guessing, don’t overuse leverage. Today is Friday. Light trades and do practice risk management . Cheers and happy weekend .

📢 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: U.S. House passes $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill - $Lockheed Martin(LMT.US) $Northrop Grumman(NOC.US) $Rackspace Tech(RXT.US) $Palantir Tech(PLTR.US) $Ondas(ONDS.US) $Aerovironment(AVAV.US) $Boeing(BA.US) $Red Cat(RCAT.US) $KOTS

$Lockheed Martin(LMT.US)

Lockheed Martin remains one of the defence sector’s premier long-term investments, supported by a record backlog, resilient cash flows and sustained global demand for advanced missile and air defence systems. In 2026, the company reaffirmed revenue guidance of US$77.5–80.0 billion, EPS of US$29.35–30.25, and free cash flow of US$6.5–6.8 billion. Recent catalysts include its partnership with Rheinmetall to establish Europe’s first ATACMS production, integration and distribution hub for NATO members, alongside a US$4.7 billion contract to accelerate PAC-3 missile production, reinforcing years of future revenue visibility. (Media - Lockheed Martin⁠)

Valuation has become increasingly compelling following the stock’s correction, with the forward P/E trading below many industrial technology peers. Technically, Lockheed Martin is consolidating near long-term support, presenting an attractive accumulation zone for long-term investors. Option sellers may also find opportunities through 15–30 day cash-secured puts as elevated geopolitical uncertainty supports richer option premiums.

Compared with RTX, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin continues to possess one of the industry’s widest economic moats through the F-35, PAC-3 and precision strike missile franchises. Rather than a temporary boost, rising NATO defence spending and multi-year procurement commitments suggest geopolitical tensions are a structural tailwind. For investors seeking diversification beyond AI-driven technology stocks, Lockheed Martin offers durable earnings, growing dividends and defensive long-term value.

Disclaimer: This commentary is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions.

📢 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: Xanadu and Lockheed Martin Expand Partnership to Advance Quantum Workforce Training - $Xanadu Quantum Tech - B(XNDU.US) $Lockheed Martin(LMT.US)

Breaking: While Trump was telling the public the Iran war was winding down, his account was buying Lockheed Martin $Lockheed Martin(LMT.US)

📢 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: $Lockheed Martin(LMT.US) Lockheed Martin Leading Race for $3.5 Billion Purchase of Naval Defense Firm Ultra Maritime - CNBC

📢 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: U.S. Army Establishes NGC2 Data Baseline with $Palantir Tech(PLTR.US) Palantir Foundry

If war headlines crushed $Lockheed Martin(LMT.US), what does the unwind do?

The RSI Ensemble has been anything but quiet $Lockheed Martin(LMT.US)

$GE Aerospace(GE.US) Is this a bear flag or a Head & Shoulders? It has got to be one of them. $RTX(RTX.US), $Northrop Grumman(NOC.US), $Lockheed Martin(LMT.US) all broken down nicely and this is the last man standing.

Source: First Fellow