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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jul 31

Announcement


I’m starting something new.


A full Forex Fundamental Analysis series is coming.

Not a random post.
Not surface-level talk.
Not the usual “copy this, buy that” type of content.


This series will break Forex down from the ground up:

  • what actually moves the market,

  • why currencies get strong or weak,

  • how news changes expectations,

  • and how real traders think before they act.


If you have ever felt like Forex is confusing, this series is for you.

If you already think you know Forex, this series may challenge that.


Because the market does not reward noise.
It rewards understanding.


I’ll keep it simple, practical, and direct — so you can actually use it in real trading, not just read it and forget it.


Day 01 starts soon.
If you want to learn Forex properly, stay close.

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@traderonmyownJul 31

Keep up sir

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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jul 29

Today USD has major news💀

• FOMC

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DrBill@drbillmd·Jul 29

What’s your expectation from the FOMC interest rate?

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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jul 17

Do you trade on Friday?

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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jul 16

The High-Stakes Trajectory of Micron Technology (MU)


The semiconductor sector is undergoing massive structural shifts, and Micron Technology (MU) sits right at the epicenter of this volatility. Despite exceptional growth engines driven by artificial intelligence, the stock is currently facing high implied volatility and steep price swings.

Here is a complete, data-driven analysis of where Micron stands, where it is going, and how it impacts the rest of the market.


1. The Core Data: Under the Hood of MU

To analyze Micron logically, we must look at its real-time financial metrics and operational fundamentals:


  • Massive Volatility vs. Real Growth: Micron has experienced massive gains over the past year, but it currently exhibits a high Implied Volatility (IV) of around 87% and a Realized Volatility of 77%. This signals that the options market is pricing in massive, violent price swings in the near term.

  • Stellar Earnings & Profitability: In its recent quarterly disclosures (Q3 FY26), Micron posted an exceptional Normalized EPS of +$25.1, beating analyst estimates of +$20.7. Driven by the AI infrastructure buildout, its trailing twelve months (TTM) Profit Margin sits at a robust 55.91% with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 66.64%.

  • Revenue Scale: Micron's TTM revenue is currently at $90.27B, proving that the demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and data center infrastructure is generating concrete cash, not just hype.

  • The Valuation Reality: MU is currently trading at a Trailing P/E of 22.22, but its Forward P/E is incredibly low at 6.34. This indicates that while the stock looks fairly priced relative to past earnings, Wall Street expects explosive earnings growth over the next year.


2. Bull Case vs. Bear Case: Will it Go Up or Down?

Wall Street consensus remains overwhelmingly positive, with major institutions like Keybanc and Barclays maintaining Overweight / Buy ratings and adjusting price targets upward toward an average estimate of $1,489.57 (with high-end targets reaching up to $2,200.00). However, the trajectory depends on two distinct market mechanics:

🚀 The Bull Case (Why it goes UP)


  • AI & Automotive Expansion: Beyond standard data centers, Micron is actively expanding its AI memory footprint into next-generation automotive platforms, locking in major long-term supply agreements with tier-1 auto suppliers like Qualcomm and Hyundai Mobis.

  • The Memory Supercycle: High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM3E) and DDR5 are facing a structural undersupply. As long as hyperscalers (Microsoft, Meta, Google, AWS) keep building AI data centers, Micron’s high-margin products will remain fully booked.


📉 The Bear Case (Why it goes DOWN temporarily)


  • Chip Bubble Fears & Valuation Pullbacks: Despite a 650%+ run over the last year, memory stocks are experiencing sharp technical corrections. Fears of a "slower AI payoff" are causing macro investors to take profits, leading to short-term cyclical downturns.

  • Geopolitical & Supply Chain Competition: The upcoming $8.6B IPO of Chinese memory competitor CXMT and massive production expansions by domestic rivals could spark a supply glut, lowering average selling prices (ASPs) for memory chips later down the line.


3. Cross-Stock Contagion: Which Stocks Will Be Impacted?

Micron does not move in a vacuum. Because memory is the foundational baseline for all computing, movements in MU directly impact three major groups of stocks:


  1. Direct Competitors (The Memory Peers): Stocks like SK Hynix and Samsung move in perfect tandem with Micron. If Micron slides due to oversupply or pricing pressure, these stocks will immediately drop. Conversely, a memory supercycle lifts all of them together.

  2. The AI Processing Giants (The Customers): Companies like NVIDIA (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) rely completely on Micron’s HBM to power their AI GPUs. If Micron faces supply constraints or raises prices too aggressively, it squeezes the margins of NVDA and AMD. Conversely, if memory chip supplies crash, it delays GPU shipments across the entire tech sector.

  3. The Foundry & Equipment Partners: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC / TSM), which fabricates advanced chip architectures, and semiconductor equipment giants like ASML, are heavily dependent on Micron's capital expenditure (CapEx) health. When Micron thrives, it spends billions upgrading its fabs, directly boosting the revenues of chip equipment manufacturers.


4. How to Track and Verify This Data Independently

To avoid relying on media noise and track this market like a professional institutional analyst, your community should monitor these specific data sources:


  • Quarterly SEC Filings (10-K & 10-Q): Go straight to the Investor Relations page of Micron to check their quarterly reports. Look specifically for CapEx guidance (how much they are spending on factories) and Inventory Levels (if inventory builds up too fast, chip prices are about to drop).

  • Hyperscaler CapEx Disclosures: Watch the earnings reports of Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon. If their cloud computing capital expenditures continue to rise, Micron’s revenue is virtually guaranteed to grow.

  • Industry Pricing Portals (DRAMeXchange / TrendForce): These research platforms track the daily contract and spot market prices of DRAM and NAND flash memory chips. Rising spot prices are the earliest indicator that Micron's stock is about to rally.

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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jul 15

How did today's trading session treat everyone?

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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jul 13

This is Day 05 of teaching you trading.


I have posted Today's Lesson. Here it is:

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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jul 12

Trader: It's Day 04 of the Scalping 101 Series


We can take a rest today. (It's Sunday)


And I have something to Announce.


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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jul 10

The Second Zone is running and generating 290+ pips.

Everything is going well, as I shared.

Actions speak louder than words—judge me by my results.

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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jul 10

Our First Trade is activated.

Running 120+ pips in profits.

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Chart GuyProfile picture@chartguy·Jun 19

The US stock market is closed today due to the Juneteenth holiday, but traders are closely watching the Iran situation. Markets had rallied on hopes of a US-Iran deal that would keep the Strait of Hormuz open and push oil prices lower. If the deal is delayed or postponed, uncertainty returns to the market. Higher oil prices could increase inflation risks, which is generally negative for stocks and supportive for gold. The next major move will depend on whether negotiations resume or tensions escalate further

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DrBill@drbillmd·Jun 19

Uncertainties throughout

Let’s see how the weekend plays out