UMC is a strong buy as a semiconductor play benefiting from AI, with a recent earnings-driven breakout and potential for significant gains.
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The Stock Market Is Getting Extremely Stretched
May 5, 2026
The stock market is experiencing a rally driven by semiconductor stocks, which are at record valuations and represent a significant portion of the market cap. While the S&P 500 hits new highs, many other stocks are down. The creator suggests riding the current rally with calls but advises looking at puts on SOXX or SOXS if a broader downtrend emerges, noting the potential for short-term choppiness despite long-term bullish signals for the NASDAQ.
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Palantir (PLTR) is a sell if it breaks down under $13.480 following a poor earnings report.
Qualcomm (QCOM) is a buy if it breaks above its post-market high of $18.95.
FCEL is a buy based on a recent large call option trade with a $1.5M investment.
CRK, an oil refinery ETF, is worth watching closely as it's outperforming and has potential gains.
POET is a buy if it breaks $9.72 and confirms with a $10 break, showing momentum continuation.
TME is a buy on potential upside from the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting and a recent large call option trade.
Redcat is reporting earnings after hours on Thursday.
Rocket Lab is reporting earnings after hours on Thursday.
Core is reporting earnings after hours on Thursday.