John Whitmore
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John Whitmore started the discussion 4-11-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 9 months ago
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Market reaction to CPI and PPI data shows cautious optimism amid broader uncertainty. While the Consumer Price Index numbers were described as “okay,” market participants were still processing this information alongside news about China’s trade response. The futures market showed positive momentum initially, suggesting investors…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 4-10-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 9 months ago
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Market volatility and “crazy town” conditions have transformed trading dynamics, with 3% daily moves becoming normalized in major indices like SPY. This extreme volatility has traders becoming “desensitized” to massive price swings, compared to just weeks ago when a 1% move was noteworthy. The rapidly changing headline environment…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 4-9-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 9 months ago
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Market conditions and tariff impact: Financial markets are reeling from the latest developments in the escalating trade dispute. China announced 84% retaliatory tariffs on US goods in response to new US tariffs that took effect at midnight. This news drove S&P futures down approximately 100 points, continuing a selloff pattern…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 4-8-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 9 months ago
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Market conditions and volatility – Financial markets are experiencing exceptional volatility following geopolitical tensions, creating what experienced trader Steve Burns described as “one of the most dangerous markets” he’s traded in thirty years. The current environment is characterized by sharp price movements in both…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 4-7-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 9 months ago
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Market volatility and recent selloff refers to the significant market decline that occurred recently, with Friday being particularly severe. The S&P futures were showing some positive signs Monday morning by trading off their lows, which was considered encouraging given the negative news over the weekend. The market decline has…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Bull Put Spreads, Options Delta & Probability Analysis / 4-8-25 in the forum Options Coaching 9 months ago
Bull Put Spreads, Options Delta & Probability Analysis / 4-8-25
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Market trading activity saw a significant morning rally followed by a substantial selloff, reflecting the heightened uncertainty in the markets. The initial upward movement appeared to be driven by investors buying the dip after recent losses, but this momentum couldn’t be sustained in the absence of positive news on the tariff front.…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 4-10-25 / Trade Review in the forum Trade Review Session 9 months ago
Introduction
The transcript provides a detailed look at market analysis during a volatile trading period in April 2025, focusing on significant market swings and trading strategies. It covers the unprecedented volatility of the S&P 500 (SPY), which has experienced multiple consecutive days with 20+ point moves, and examines sector…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Tape Reading, Optimizing & Market Leaders / 4-7-25 in the forum Stocks Coaching 9 months ago
Tape Reading, Optimizing & Market Leaders / 4-7-25
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Trading strategies for current volatile market conditions focus on adapting to increased price movements while maintaining consistent approaches. Traders are wrestling with whether to modify parameters like Average True Range (ATR) calculations during periods of exceptional volatility. The key insight is that while market conditions…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 4-4-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 9 months ago
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Market Conditions and Economic Indicators
The speaker discusses the current state of the market, noting a significant drop in stock prices, including a pullback that brings stocks to levels seen during the COVID-19 market crash. Uncertainty surrounds the market, with predictions of further potential declines. Economic indicators such… -
John Whitmore started the discussion 4-3-25 Thursday: Stocks: Game Plan 8:30 AM Eastern in the forum Game Plan Meeting 9 months ago
4-3-25 Thursday: Stocks: Game Plan 8:30 AM Eastern
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