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1. Stock Performance 📈

DIA: $454.54 ↓ 0.46%
NASDAQ Composite Index: 21,143.74 ↑ 0.17%
S&P 500 (SPY): $644.25 ↓ 0.16%
AMZN: $229.02 ↑ 0.08%
AAPL: $229.02 ↑ 0.55%

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2. Crypto Check-In 🪙

BTC: $111,382.00 ↓ 2.8%
ETH: $4,651.77 ↓ 3.0%
SOL: $198.20 ↓ 3.8%
LTC: $112.07 ↓ 5.9%

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3. Motivation Of The Day 💭

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
— Les Brown

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4. Term Of The Day 📚

Gamma Squeeze

📖Definition: A rapid and self-reinforcing rise in a stock’s price triggered when heavy call-option buying forces market makers to buy large volumes of the underlying stock in order to hedge their positions—creating a feedback loop that pushes the price even higher.

📊Why it matters: Gamma squeezes can generate explosive short-term price gains that deviate sharply from fundamentals. Understanding this phenomenon helps traders spot heightened volatility and manage risk—especially because these squeezes can unwind just as quickly as they escalate.

💡Example: Nvidia experienced a headline-grabbing gamma squeeze in mid-2024: a surge in call-option buying prompted brokers to buy Nvidia shares to hedge their exposure, fueling a feedback loop that spurred a massive rally—adding about $350 billion to its market value in days.

5. Song Of The Day 🎧

🎧Song: “Golden Hour” by JVKE
Genre: Pop
Why it hits: A dreamy melody with heartfelt lyrics and soothing vocals—perfect for unwinding or reflecting on the day's highlights.

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