All posts by JR Romero
Why Nvidia Is in Trouble
The CPI came in hot and Nvidia (NVDA) is under fire for the Jensen Huang infidelity scandal. JR Romero predicted the CPI outcome. And he thinks Nvidia is in trouble: We go over: Why the CPI report is not the end of the world Why CoreWeave (CRWV) is an absolute mess, and eventually going to zero The reason Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may be in big trouble What to watch for the rest of the week The trading books JR is recommending JR’s favorite ideas right now To help our community navigate the action, we are opening up access to our trading rooms for a limited time, where we cover everything from pre-market analysis to live trade execution. Sign up here.
Continue Reading -->AI: Everything Just Changed
Traders are freaking out over the AI stock meltdown. JR Romero calmly breaks down the situation, and shares what stocks he bought today: (FYI – at the end of the video, JR shares a hilarious story about the time he met the legendary Patrick Stewart) AI stocks are reporting huge earnings. Marvell (MRVL) and Lumentum (LITE) are merging. But the Democrat takeover of the House and Senate has the market on edge. Despite a string of strong earnings reports across the industry, major players like Nvidia (NVDA) Micron (MU), and SanDisk (SNDK) are trading at wildly low valuations. This disconnect between performance and share price suggests a broader shift in investor sentiment. It doesn’t help that worries about credit markets are again. In our latest discussion, JR Romero provides a deep dive into the charts and technical indicators for these key names. He breaks down why these stocks are struggling to find support even after blockbuster earnings numbers. Rather than relying on hype, investors need to look for specific entry and exit levels to manage risk effectively in this environment. As we look ahead, the strategy remains the same: focus on price action over news cycles. Whether you are a day trader looking for quick moves in momentum stocks or a swing trader targeting longer-term trends, having a disciplined game plan is essential. To help our community navigate this, we are opening up access to our trading rooms for a limited time, where we cover everything from pre-market analysis to live trade execution. Sign up here.
Continue Reading -->FOMC Preview for the Little Market That Could
The October FOMC Rate Decision is coming! And so is the Anthropic (ANT) IPO. JR Romero breaks down what you need to know: If you spend just five minutes scrolling through financial social media, you might think the sky is falling every 10 minutes. Between sticky inflation, election drama, and upcoming Federal Reserve meetings, there is plenty of drama. Yet, when you cut through all the doom and gloom, one clear reality stands out: the market simply refuses to break down. Looking at the big picture, the S&P 500 has just kept on trucking, staying right near all-time highs. Corporate earnings across the board have stayed remarkably strong, and broad stock valuations are pretty reasonable. While commentators online scream about danger, the actual long-term charts tell a much calmer, healthier story. A huge driver behind this market resilience continues to be artificial intelligence. Anthropic’s recent S-1 filing revealed massive revenue growth alongside staggering computing costs. In many ways, modern AI behaves like the classic movie monster “The Blob”. The more data and processing power the system consumes, the bigger it grows, which in turn forces tech companies to buy even more computing hardware just to keep up. It has turned into an endless cycle where tech giants pour billions of dollars into each other to keep the momentum going. It’s an endless game of musical chairs but the music has not stopped yet. So how should everyday traders handle this wild mix of politics, interest rates, and runaway tech spending? The smartest approach is simple: ignore the constant chatter, stick to the price charts, and look for companies that quietly profit from these massive structural trends. JR shares some standout ideas, like United Rentals (URI), a heavy-equipment provider that directly benefits from the endless construction of new data centers across the country. He also highlights TG Therapeutics (TGTX) and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), among other names. Rememberhe market will always give you a reason to worry. While internet experts loves predicting the end of the world, the market keeps going. Don’t argue with the price action. That’s the lesson here.
Continue Reading -->Why You’re Failing as a Trader
Before you place your next trade, listen to this hard-hitting talk from JR. ESPECIALLY if you have been struggling in the volatility. Because he’s going to teach you the psychological shift you need to win big in the market. You can spend 10,000 hours learning every chart pattern on Earth and still fail. You can even spend $100,000 on courses and books, and turn around and lose $100,000 trading SanDisk (SNDK) and Nvidia (NVDA). Why? Because you will get fooled into thinking that making money is about three simple things: -Candlesticks -Patterns -Indicators Reality: making money is about probability. It’s about knowing all the factors that increase your probability of cashing in. Candlesticks, Patterns, and Indicators are simply the vocabulary of trading. They help us explain what’s going on. But not how to buy at $50 and sell at $100. Remember, an 8-year old can learn to read music. That won’t make him John Coltrane. Why You Must Trade Like a Merchant I don’t Candlesticks, Patterns, and Indicators. But they are just three parts of the equation. You also have to think about: -Catalysts -Tape Reading -Order Flow -Market Structure -Options Flow -News -Sentiment At all the factors that impact supply and demand for a stock, index, or ETF. That’s what a merchant does. If you’re running a bodega in downtown NYC and it starts raining, what do you start selling? Flip flops? Or umbrellas? Get it? So if you spend all your time on technicals, you are missing 90% of the picture. That’s why 1,000 people can read a trading book and 950 of them will fail. Because they never filled in the gaps.
Continue Reading -->SpaceX Stock: I Believe
Want 14 FREE days with JR? Go here. JR Romero is a long-term believer in SpaceX (SPCX) stock, and here’s why: Starlink is firing on all cylinders. And Elon Musk is doing a great job as positioning the company as a premier neocloud. Get the full breakdown of SpaceX in this video.
Continue Reading -->Is AI About to Die?
Want 14 FREE days with JR? Go here. AI earnings are kicking off with SpaceX (SPCX) and Meta (META) this week. JR cuts through the hype to give you the real big picture on AI: As a pivotal tech earnings wave hits Wall Street, fears of an AI bubble and runaway capex spending have triggered sharp volatility across semiconductor and mega-cap tech stocks. JR slices and dices the market noise to explain corporate fundamentals, infrastructure risks, and actionable trade setups designed to help investors navigate the turbulence. AI Reality Check vs. Bubble Fears We tackle comparisons between current market conditions, the 1999 dot-com crash, and the 2008 credit crisis. Tier-1 market leaders like Micron (MU), Nvidia (NVDA), and Meta (META) remain supported by genuine EPS acceleration rather than pure speculation. The discussion also explores emerging credit risks surrounding debt-heavy compute providers like CoreWeave (CRWV), contrasting today’s exponential demand for compute against 1990s telecom buildouts (think Global Crossing) where excess fiber capacity sat idle. Policy Hurdles, National Security, and SpaceX Beyond the balance sheets, we go over potential regulatory headwinds, including proposed legislative moratoriums on AI data center construction. Reality: aggressive restrictions are unlikely to derail the sector, given that digital infrastructure is increasingly treated as a critical national security priority. We also go over SpaceX’s earnings potential, covering everything from Starlink subscriptions to compute leasing developments, so the persistent speculation about a possible Tesla-SpaceX merger. Actionable Chart Setups For traders looking for high-probability setups away from the headlines, the video breaks down key chart patterns across multiple sectors: Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT): A clean base breakout supported by heavy follow-through volume. Hasbro (HAS): An inverse head-and-shoulders formation testing critical neckline resistance. Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE): An ascending triangle coiling for a potential technical push. Amazon (AMZN): A consolidating wedge pattern setting up right before earnings, with key upside levels mapped out toward the $308–$312 range. Make sure you watch the whole video for an end-to-end look at the AI boom.
Continue Reading -->SPY: Breakdown?
JR Romero breaks down $SPY to show you what could signal a drop to $740. The Technical Setup: A Triangle at a Crossroads SPY has formed an ascending triangle, but the price action is giving off late-stage bull market signals. Without broader market breadth and renewed leadership from the Mag 7 big boys like Nvidia, Tesla, and Amazon sustaining momentum at these levels becomes an uphill battle. JR highlights several key levels on the daily chart: Immediate Support ($765.50 – $766): This high-volume node represents critical trendline support that bulls need to defend ASAP. The Volume Gap ($761): Slipping below the trendline risks a fast drop down toward $761. The Liquidation Target ($739.25 – $740): Failing support could trigger a “liquidation break” where everyone dumps at the same time. This push targets a major confluence zone combining the lower anchored VWAP band with the primary volume Point of Control (POC). Pullback = Massive Opportunity? A flush toward $740 would not mean the sky is falling. A shakeout at the 200-day moving average and printing a hammer candle or V-shaped reversal could mean an awesome time to buy. For patient swing traders, a washout provides a much cleaner risk-to-reward entry than chasing extended highs. The Core Lesson: Trade Your Edge! Navigating a late-cycle bull market ain’t easy. While experienced traders who work across multiple market styles can capitalize on the chop, pure continuation traders have it tough. If the setups you see don’t align with your edge, then do two things. Sit. And. Wait.
Continue Reading -->Your Caveman Brain Is Screwing Up Your Trades
Your caveman brain was not made for trading stocks and options. JR Romero explains: Have you ever looked at an A+ trade setup, felt a sudden knot in your stomach, and decided to sit it out… only to watch the stock rip into the stratosphere? Or maybe you’ve panic-sold on a dip… minutes before a rebound. If this sounds familiar, don’t beat yourself up. Your natural human instincts are actually hardwired to be terrible at trading. It’s “sad but true” as our friends from Metallica would say. The Evolutionary Trap As human beings, we are the ultimate pattern recognition machines. Our brains evolved over millions of years to keep us alive in harsh environments environments. Back when we were cavemen, survival meant recognizing a rustle in the bush so we could detect a wild tiger coming for our necks. Our ancestors didn’t survive by investigating the threat. They reacted in an instant. The thinking comes after. While this fight-or-flight instinct is great for keeping you alive, it will wreck you in financial markets. Running Towards the Danger In trading, you often have to run towards danger. When the market is plummeting and fear is at its absolute highest, every fiber of your being is screaming “RUN!” Yet, historically, these moments of peak panic are precisely where the real money is made. Buying into weakness feels dangerous. It triggers our primal survival instincts. But leaning into that discomfort and acting logically when others are panicking is what separates the pros. They buy when it’s hard to buy. They sell when it’s easy to sell. Your Brain Will Deceive You Trading is a 100% unnatural act. Your brain will actively deceive you, making the most profitable decisions feel terrifying and the worst decisions (like buying into the top of a euphoric, hype-driven bubble) feel completely logical. Overcoming this doesn’t just require a good technical strategy. It requires reprogramming millions of years of evolutionary baggage. To become a consistently profitable trader, you have to recognize when your “caveman brain” is behind the wheel. The next time you feel the urge to abandon your trading plan out of pure fear, pause and ask yourself: Are you reacting to a real flaw in your setup? Or are you running from a tiger that isn’t there? The danger you’re feeling might just be your biggest opportunity. Of course, risk and trade management always matter. But beware of reacting to your first most natural instincts.
Continue Reading -->Why Micron Beats SanDisk
SanDisk (SNDK) looks very good. But Micron (MU) looks better right now. JR Romero explains: AI stocks have been in meltdown mode, with names like Lumentum (LITE), Cerebras Systems (CBRS), and Ciena (CIEN) getting hit hard. But JR is opting to look at this situation like Warren Buffett. He wants to buy when others are fearful. And based on his valuation work, he believes Micron is the way to go. JR also goes over: Why the selloff is healthy going into earnings season What to watch with this week’s CPI and PPI report Why you can’t just rely on the same old stocks and strategies He also explains why you must focus on what is freaking moving – something he elaborates on in this other video:
Continue Reading -->Nvidia vs. Lumentum: Which One Wins?
Nvidia (NVDA) looks good. Lumentum (LITE) may look even better. JR Romero explains as he goes over his top AI stocks: The artificial intelligence stock market boom isn’t slowing down. It’s just evolving. As hyperscalers expand infrastructure and custom silicon demands explode, we still have opportunities to find big-time upside. I JR Romero goes over: 1. Nvidia (NVDA): The Path to $257 Nvidia remains the undisputed King pin of the AI revolution, and JR Romero outlines a potential move to $257. Demand for Blackwell architectures outstrips supply and next-gen data center deployments just keep on coming. Plus, the stock is ridiculously cheap. 2. Lumentum (LITE): Optical Breakthroughs As AI clusters scale to hundreds of thousands of GPUs, traditional copper interconnects reach their physical limits. That is where optical networking leaders like Lumentum (LITE). Bandwidth requirements just keep going up, which is crazy bullish for LITE. BTW, did you know that LITE was spun out of 90’s stock market legend JDS Uniphase? 3. Broadcom (AVGO) & Astera Labs (ALAB) Marvell (MRVL) just had a bullish analysts day with increased guidance. This indicates good thins to come for AVGO and ALAB. AVGO is dominant in custom ASIC design and high-speed switching silicon. And ALAB is riding the wave of PCIe and CXL connectivity solutions, which are key to eliminating data bottlenecks in AI server setups.
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