Remembering, Revaluing, and Refocusing
It’s a strange thing, how standing at a grave can offer clearer insight into the stock market than a spreadsheet ever could. Over the holiday, my family gathered around my father’s resting place, swapping stories, laughing through impersonations, grilling burgers and reminiscing over J Dawgs sauce and banana peppers. There was no ticker tape or…
How to See Through the Illusions of a Headline-Driven Market
Another day, another session of markets behaving irrationally. So let’s talk money flow. You see, the market has become a three-ring circus of tweets, delayed tariff threats, and a reality show presidency where economic policy seems to be written in Sharpie on the back of a cocktail napkin. Traders wake up every day trying to…
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - TheoLIVE Market Masters
“Don’t short into a three-day weekend. How many times do I have to say it?” Alright folks, Garrett’s back from the long weekend, a little sunburnt, a little under-caffeinated, but laser-focused.And yes, he opens the day holding up a New York Post headline from the vault — because even the news cycle is…
Don’t Trust the Rally: Why Tech’s Real and Discretionary’s a Mirage
Today’s price action looks bullish on the surface - consumer discretionary and tech are both up big. But don’t take that at face value. That’s because I think today’s rally may be more illusion than confirmation. Like I said, consumer discretionaries, (as tracked by XLY) are ripping, but take a closer look and you find…
TheoTrade’s Tale of the Tape: Bears Try to Push Back
It’s the final week of May, and it’s a shortened holiday week. But don’t let that fool you - there’s no way you can afford to be tuned out with the slew of data, Fed minutes, and key earnings reports this week. Markets are already on the move this Tuesday, and last week, we saw…
Why Bears Are Making a Comeback
I’ll say it again, right away: The bears are making a comeback. The market hasn’t collapsed, not at all, but risk has most definitely broken the surface and shaken any kind of bull case you can think of. The SPX expected move is… jumping, to put it politely; 96.83 this week out to 126.57 next…
Friday, May 23, 2025 - TheoLIVE Market Masters
“Markets are down. Trump is the market. Welcome to Thursday.” Alright, it’s Thursday and things are a little weird out there.Markets are slipping, headlines are swirling, and Garrett’s here to remind you why taking profits and staying agile is everything. We’re seeing exactly what was projected last week — and now the big…
Risk Is the Real Retirement Killer—Use Options to Control It
If you’re trading your retirement portfolio, let me give it to you straight: the biggest threat isn’t missing out on a hot stock—it’s taking on more risk than you realize. At this stage, it’s not about maximizing return. It’s about preserving the engine that keeps your income running. That’s why every strategy I use, and…