Vietnam is weighing plans to allow regulated short selling as soon as next year, a step aimed at boosting trading volumes as the country prepares for an upgrade to emerging-market status https://t.co/3kVzoLTjkw ...

Market Sentiment - Short positions on BTC are yielding significant profits [1] - Short positions on US Stocks are yielding significant profits [1] - Short positions on Japanese Banks are yielding significant profits [1] - Short positions on Japanese Stocks are yielding significant profits [1] - Short positions on German Stocks are yielding significant profits [1] - The overall "big short" strategy is proving highly profitable [1]

Core Insights - Shake Shack (SHAK) is attempting a recovery after a significant decline in stock price, down 36% from its 52-week high of $144.65 reached on July 10 [1][5] - Hedgeye has initiated a short position on Shake Shack, predicting a potential 20% downside due to concerns over declining food quality and a shift towards a quick-service restaurant model [2] Company Overview - Shake Shack is a fast-casual dining company known for its premium burgers and related menu items, with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion [4] - The company operates hundreds of locations both domestically and internationally [4] Financial Performance - In Q3, Shake Shack reported total revenue of $367.4 million, reflecting a nearly 16% year-over-year increase [7] - Same-store sales increased nearly 5% year-over-year, alleviating some concerns from analysts [7] - Operating income improved to $18.5 million compared to a loss of $18 million in the previous year, while net income was $13.7 million versus a loss of $11.1 million in 2024 [7] Future Outlook - Shake Shack opened 13 new company-operated locations and seven licensed locations in the quarter [7] - The company anticipates Q4 total revenue between $406 million and $412 million, with same-store sales expected to rise in low single digits [7]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. economy is growing at a normal pace, with recent data indicating a slight increase in bank willingness to extend consumer loans and a rise in mortgage demand, suggesting stability despite recent pressures on regional banks [3][4]. Economic Performance - Since November 4, 2024, the S&P 500 has increased by 19%, gold has risen by 46%, and bitcoin has surged by 54%, while the U.S. dollar has decreased by 4% [2]. - The 10-year Treasury bond futures have gained 2% in value, which is atypical given the current economic conditions [3]. Interest Rates and Treasury Bonds - Deutsche Bank strategists recommend shorting the 10-year Treasury, targeting a yield of 4.45% with a stop at 3.9%, compared to a recent close of 4.11% [3]. - The Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS) indicates a rise in bank willingness to extend consumer loans, reaching the highest level since 2022, and an increase in mortgage demand for the first time since 2021 [3][4]. Market Reactions - U.S. stock futures indicate a sharply lower start, with bitcoin prices declining and the dollar slightly increasing [7]. - Key asset performance shows the S&P 500 at 6851.97, down 0.56% for the last day but up 16.50% year-to-date, while gold has increased by 51.69% year-to-date [8].

This is my last warning, the big short started.Stock market shorts entered YesterdayBTC average short entry: 119k ...

Big short for Crypto started in OctoberThe big short for Stocks starts in Nov.Deploying more capital.. ...

刚刚在 @protocol_fx 开了个 $BTC 的 3x 空单，他们最近又办了第 2 季的交易大赛，这次的奖池有 2 万美金，第 1～3 名能拿几千美金，只要进前 100 名就有 100 美金拿。这个平台有个好处就是几乎不用给资金费率，因为它的杠杆是通过抵押品 + 协议记账生成的合成头寸来实现的，所以没有对手盘，也就不需要资金费率，对于中长线交易来说相对比较友好。 ...

What if the DATs are coordinating to go short and then dump together to generate more capital to eventually go long again?Would you be mad? ...

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:STX) is 16.5% higher to trade at $260, after the computer hardware company reported adjusted fiscal first-quarter earnings of $2.61 on $2.63 billion in revenue, both of which topped analyst estimates. The company also hiked its Q2 forecast, citing a profitable cycle and tight supply chain. Seven analysts have hiked their price targets in response, including Mizuho and Wedbush to $290.The report has sector peers Western Digital (WDC) and SanDisk (SNDK) both confidently ...

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed ending the public disclosure of short seller identities, as part of its attempts to encourage market activity https://t.co/qbZtr1pT5p ...