Insider Tips - Weekly Stock Market Report - Week May 12, 2025

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Weekly Insider Tips - May 12, 2025

🧠 Insider Tips: 2nd Week of Green – What’s Working Now?

Hey friends, it's Mark Yegge here with another edition of Insider Tips. We’re heading into the second week of a green market—and if you’ve been following the rules of the Cash Flow Machine, you should already be enjoying the ride. Remember, not every stock rises in a green market, but the probabilities are in your favor. That’s why I hammer on market timing in our training—it helps you stack the odds. We just wrapped our mastermind call and I wanted to share some key insights with you from this week's action, plus a review of some charts and stocks that are either making moves—or showing us what to avoid.

📊 Technical Analysis: Reading the Charts

We're currently in a green-light market phase. We saw the signal around April 28th, when the major index was at 18,900—now we’re sitting around 19,351. That’s a solid, steady climb, but nothing parabolic yet. This kind of move often needs a pause or correction after 15–18 days, so stay sharp.

NASDAQ

Showing a double-bottom pattern with resistance at 18,281.
Volume is very light, meaning there’s little conviction behind the move.
Resistance from the 200-day moving average is acting like a ceiling.

Big Indexes Overview (S&P, Dow, NYSE)

All three indexes are currently above their 50-day moving averages.
Each is forming a double-bottom pattern and trying to push up toward or past their 200-day MAs.
NYSE looks the strongest technically—it’s holding right at the 200-day and could lead the market higher if it breaks out.

VIX (Volatility Index)

Recently spiked to 60 but has now dropped below the 50-day average.
This suggests panic has eased, and the market is stabilizing.

📈 Market Trends: Green But Cautious

While we are enjoying this green phase, it’s important to note: we’re still recovering from recent market damage. Momentum is building but not explosive. Watch out for thin volume on up days—it tells us buyers are hesitant. We're above key moving averages, but we need stronger conviction (volume and news catalysts) to push us firmly into a longer-term uptrend.

💡 Individual Stock Highlights

🚫 Apple (AAPL)

Chart looks weak; the stock is trending down.
Best used for in-the-money covered calls to generate income and reduce downside risk.
Great company, but not a great chart.

🚫 Nvidia (NVDA)

In a clear downtrend with a death cross (50-day MA below 200-day MA).
Just bouncing lower—no strong reason to buy here.

✅ Palantir (PLTR)

Showing a cup pattern with strong volume on earnings.
Looks like it’s coming up the right side of the base.
I’ve been bullish on this one for weeks—if you listened, you bought at ~$97–100.

✅ MicroStrategy (MSTR)

A Bitcoin proxy that’s bouncing hard off its 200-day MA.
Went from 285 to over 400, now boasting a 98 Relative Strength.
Strong performer even during recent market weakness.

➕ Tech Resources (TECK)

Weak chart overall, but attempting to establish support around $300.
Needs strong volume to confirm its move.

⚠️ SoFi (SOFI)

Cheap stock with high volatility.
Risky unless you're using it to sell options and collect premium.
Not a fan of “cheapos” in general—they're hard to manage with the Cash Flow Machine strategy.

⚡ AppLovin (APP)

Gapped up on strong earnings but was previously cut in half.
Might fill the gap and go higher if momentum holds.

🚀 Netflix (NFLX)

Broke out at 998.70—now trading well above $1138.
Still strong and in green territory.
Raises prices and gets rewarded—investors love the margins.

🚫 Amazon (AMZN)

Weak chart, recently in a death cross pattern.
Down from 242 to 192—this isn’t the bottom, so don’t try to catch it.

🚫 Alphabet (GOOGL)

Broken down below both the 50 and 200-day MAs.
Until it repairs technically, there’s no reason to be here.

🧃 Key Takeaways: Get the Juice

Market is green, but tread carefully. We're in a potential short-term trend, not a full-on bull.
Focus on strong charts: Look for double bottoms, breakouts, and volume confirmation.
Stay out of weak names: Don’t fall in love with companies—love the charts.
Generate income by selling covered calls (“the juice”). Whether stocks go up, down, or sideways, you're still getting paid—just like rent from a house.

🏁 Final Thoughts

This is a time to be strategically optimistic. The green lights tell us to press the gas, but the charts tell us to watch the road. A few names like Palantir, MicroStrategy, and Netflix are delivering serious momentum. Others, like Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet, need time—or income strategies like covered calls—to make them worth holding.

Stay smart, stay tactical, and as always…
Squeeze the juice.

Current Market Condition:

The market is currently in a green phase, which began around April 28th, signaling a potential short-term uptrend. Most major indexes, including the NASDAQ, S&P, Dow, and NYSE, are now above their 50-day moving averages and forming double-bottom patterns—an encouraging sign. However, the upward movement is happening on light volume, suggesting a lack of strong conviction from buyers. While this green signal gives us the go-ahead to add positions according to the Cash Flow Machine rules, it's crucial to stay cautious. The rally could stall or correct after 15–18 days if momentum doesn’t build.

Stock Tip of the Week:

Get Ready for the $10K Tesla SURGE!
Tesla is spiking today—and that means another $10K in Juice is on the way. I don’t have to chase it… I just have to wait for it. In this week’s Insider Tips video, I break down what’s driving the green market, highlight Tesla’s breakout, and show you exactly how I’m positioning for income using options. Watch it here!

Avoid These Covered Call Blunders!
Covered calls can generate powerful income—but only if you avoid the common traps. In today’s Insider Tips video, I’m navigating the minefield of mistakes traders often make with covered calls. Let’s see if I can get through it without a misstep—and help you do the same.

Profit BIG from Market Gaps (Even in Uncertain Markets)
Market uncertainty? No problem. In today’s Insider Tips video, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked trading strategies—profiting from gaps. Watch as I take on the challenge of turning today’s market gaps into real gains.