All posts by JR Romero
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.
Continue Reading -->Why Oil Controls Stocks
Forget CPI. Forget PPI. This market is about oil: The market is obsessed over the CPI and PPI reports because inflation has been so stubborn. But JR argues that the price of crude oil is vastly more important. The Problem With CPI The CPI is widely used as a benchmark for inflation, but it comes with a few massive flaws for active traders and investors who need up-to-date info: It’s a lagging statistic: By the time government CPI numbers are released, they are already telling us what happened weeks ago, not what is happening right now. It is subject to revisions: Government data is notorious for being adjusted after the fact. The initial print you react to isn’t always the final reality. Oil: The Ultimate Real-Time Indicator In contrast, oil doesn’t suffer from the same lag or bureaucratic adjustments. As JR points out, oil is a real-time indicator you can access any time It fluctuates every second based on pure global supply, demand, and geopolitical realities. There are no surprise government revisions to oil prices. The price on your screen is what the market dictates at any given moment. The “Everything” Commodity Oil is the lifeblood of the global economy. Its influence extends far beyond what you pay at the gas pump. Oil factors into the manufacturing, packaging, and transportation of practically everything we consume: Electronics: The complex global supply chains and synthetic materials required for modern tech products rely heavily on petroleum products. Plastics: How much plastic is in your house right now? All of it depends on oil. Agriculture: The fertilizers used to grow our food—as well as the massive machinery used to harvest and transport it—are highly dependent on oil. Because oil is a foundational component for so many different industries, a spike or drop in oil prices instantly impacts production costs, corporate profit margins, and your wallet. Driving Market Sentiment This is why so heavily dictates market sentiment. When oil prices surge, you see an instant ripple effect of anxiety because costs rise for businesses and consumers. And on the flip side, when oil prices drop, we can take a deep breath. While the broader public might continue to react to outdated CPI prints, smart traders know that tracking oil gives you the real-time pulse of the economy.
Continue Reading -->SpaceX Is Going Here
The story of SpaceX (SPCX) stock is a story of supply and demand. Those forces tell JR Romero SpaceX is going to $190: SpaceX has been a fascinating example of how a narrative change (especially when it comes to the data center) helped drive a massive move in the stock price. And that’s made it hard for traditional analysts to evaluate the stock. But JR will show you how the chart confirmed that it was time to buy the stock. At one point, JR was massively short SpaceX, but he had to respect the price action.
Continue Reading -->2 Huge Catalysts on My Radar
Yes, it’s time to talk politics. Because it can make you money. JR Romero believes the mid-term elections could be a bullish catalyst. If the Democrats take the House and/or Senate, government gridlock could drive a rally. He explains: Democrats Win = $SPY Skyrockets? JR Romero argues that the Democrats succeeding in the mid-term elections would be bullish for the stock market. If Democrats win control of the House or both chambers of Congress, it could mean less aggressive executive actions by President… pic.twitter.com/Jp8UAdv775 — T3 Live (@t3live) October 2, 2026 But that’s not all. If we get a positive resolution on Iran, JR believes Caterpillar (CAT) has potential to put in a big rally: $CAT Bull Case If we get a US-Iran peace deal that sends crude oil lower, Caterpillar is the way to play it. JR Romero believes the stock could get to $922 to $960. See the technical breakdown in this video: pic.twitter.com/qvI6hsU6k2 — T3 Live (@t3live) October 2, 2026
Continue Reading -->Micron Is Going to $1,434
The bears are wrong about Micron (MU). The company delivered a monster earnings report, and JR Romero says the stock is going to $1,434 by late December to early January. JR breaks down everything you need to know about Micron after its latest earnings beat, including: Fundamental Growth: Breakdown of $87% gross margins, $32B in financial commitments, and sold-out HBM capacity. The numbers point to accelerating AI demand, not a slowdown or anything close to it. Plus, Micron’s valuation remains incredibly cheap. Wall Street vs. Reality: Debunking recent analyst downgrades and bear arguments. Tape Reading & Overhead Supply: How $MU is absorbing 20–25M shares of resistance around key levels. Wyckoff Re-Accumulation: Identifying the post-earnings shakeout inside the major demand zone. Price Target Projections: The exact measured moves indicating how $MU can get to $1,434. So if you were disappointed by Micron’s sideways initial reaction to earnings, you should watch this video and get re-educated.
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