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Josh Enomoto

Josh Enomoto

A former analyst at Sony Electronics, Joshua Enomoto delivers the insights accrued working for and alongside some of the leading Fortune Global 500 companies, providing a distinct corporate acumen with a passion for helping everyday investors navigate the variability of the capital markets. 

Covering the hottest topics on Wall Street from initial public offerings to cryptocurrencies, you can find Josh's work on InvestorPlace, Benzinga, TipRanks, and Emerging Growth.

Most Recent Stories

Microsoft Stock Just Flashed an Ultra-Rare Bullish Signal for Options Traders

While the financial media has been focused on the broader tech meltdown, MSFT stock just emitted an unusual beacon that could point to a quick upside opportunity.

MSFT : 401.72 (+0.28%)
Taiwan Semi Stock Is Soaring Above AI Bubble Fears. Where Options Data Says It Is Headed Next.

Although machine learning’s low-hanging fruit has been plucked, TSM stock continues to swing higher thanks to where the underlying business is fundamentally positioned.

TSM : 376.81 (-2.82%)
Adobe (ADBE) Stock Has Been Beaten Up But the Smart Money Remains Resilient

While ADBE stock has suffered a statistically anomalous start to the new year, sophisticated players don’t seem too bothered. This might be a signal.

ADBE : 259.04 (+0.48%)
The Saturday Spread: Using Volatility Skew as a Smart Money Gauge (TGT, AAPL, ORCL)

While the Street is stacked against retail traders, certain indicators can help even the odds against the pros.

TGT : 114.79 (-1.42%)
AAPL : 272.95 (-0.47%)
ORCL : 150.31 (+1.64%)
Options Traders’ Relaxed Hedging Against Visa (V) Stock May Offer a Hidden Bullish Signal

Despite a historically bad start to the new year, credit card giant Visa hasn’t sparked panicked hedging. That’s quite telling for V stock.

V : 316.70 (+1.19%)
Calm Waters for Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) Stock Present a Tempting Options Trade

Although GOOG stock has suffered a rough outing so far this month, the lack of urgency among the smart money may be signaling a contrarian opportunity.

GOOG : 307.15 (-1.88%)
GOOGL : 307.38 (-1.76%)
The Saturday Spread: Maximizing First-Order Analytics to Help Even the Odds

While options trading can be complex, you can turn to Barchart Premier and access a wide range of tools to help narrow the probability space.

SHOP : 125.94 (+4.68%)
FISV : 61.89 (+0.45%)
CIFR : 16.48 (-0.78%)
Despite a Blistering Start to the New Year, the Smart Money is Still Riding with Intel (INTC) Stock

Without evidence of any urgency for downside protection in the options market, INTC stock may still offer some fuel for the bulls.

INTC : 45.46 (-3.03%)
Airbnb’s (ABNB) Upcoming Earnings Present a ‘Binary’ Opportunity

There might be a slight tell in the volatility skew that points to upside optionality for ABNB stock ahead of a key financial disclosure.

ABNB : 136.97 (+3.75%)
Options Activity Shows Avis Budget (CAR) Could Be Cooking Up a Positive Earnings Surprise

Both unusual options activity and volatility skew suggest that a move higher for CAR stock is a non-trivial possibility.

CAR : 96.54 (+3.92%)

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