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Dear Apollo Alpha Institute members

This week the key event we are focusing on is: global investors are once again turning their attention to Jackson Hole Wyoming where the Kansas City Fed’s annual Economic Policy Symposium will take place later this week (August 21–23) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be the central figure at this meeting delivering his keynote speech on Thursday August 22 at 10:00 a.m. ET Investors will be closely watching for any hints he provides on the future direction of monetary policy

As for stock investments this week caution is undoubtedly the main theme We must stay alert and interpret every market signal with precision Let us give a warm welcome to Professor Daniel Rhodes who will provide a comprehensive analysis of the data and share today’s investment techniques to help us identify precise opportunities in this complex market

“The key to success is persistence and flexibility—adapting to market changes while always remaining calm” Together let us embrace the challenges of the market and seize greater opportunities for wealth

——Emily Hartmann

Stock market early session update:

All eyes are on the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium (August 21 to 23) the key event this week Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak on August 22 laying out how the Fed plans to balance inflation and employment The market is expecting a 25 basis point cut in September with the possibility of more to follow

Earnings season for America’s biggest retailers kicks off Tuesday Investors are watching consumer spending closely especially with stocks near record highs Dow futures are up about 0.05 percent while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are slightly lower

On the geopolitical side positive diplomatic signals in the Russia Ukraine conflict are boosting sentiment and driving oil prices lower A meeting between Trump and Zelensky plus plans for a trilateral summit with Putin are raising hopes for peace talks Investors welcomed the headlines but Europe’s slowdown remains a headwind However the market is still focused on the potential risks in tech stocks While tech has rebounded in recent weeks options traders are growing increasingly worried about a sharp selloff in the weeks ahead especially after Nvidia’s upcoming earnings and the Jackson Hole meeting Traders have been buying so called disaster puts to guard against a possible market meltdown

In addition the question of a bubble in AI investing has also come under discussion OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned that investors may be getting overly excited about AI though he also called it the most important breakthrough in human history Even so Citi analysts argue that today’s AI companies are different from the dot com era with many of them now delivering strong earnings and stable cash flow

—— from the equity trading desk

Good morning guys

The big data bomb this week is no doubt the Jackson Hole meeting in Wyoming with global investors laser focused on it But beyond that there are two other major headlines that have given US equities a lift S&P’s confirmation of America’s credit rating and Trump’s tariff policy gaining support These could be read as bullish signals for stocks helping steady and push the market higher

First S&P reaffirmed the US credit rating which signals international markets still trust the creditworthiness and stability of the American economy That lowers uncertainty and matters a lot given the US is the world’s largest economy A stable rating directly impacts global capital flows and lifts confidence in US equities This boost in confidence can help anchor the market especially at a time when investors are anxious about the rate path and slowing growth

Second Trump’s tariff policy gaining support adds some clarity to global trade While trade tensions remain markets often swing on policy headlines but recognition of the tariff stance shows the US is holding a firmer position in trade This could be positive for US companies particularly in manufacturing and tech As global supply chains adjust corporate earnings outlooks may improve and that in turn can support further upside in the stock market

Guys right now the market is clearly in a pullback phase with the Nasdaq dropping from the 21800 high down toward 21500 but the Bollinger Bands are showing constructive signals After a closer look here are the key takeaways

1 The three bands are aligned and the middle band is acting like a beacon giving us clear direction on the uptrend that alone is strong support for the market

2 The candles are trading above the middle band in the upper half of the channel That’s a classic sign of strength like a car on the highway with full power moving forward

3 The current pullback looks set to reach around 21200 near the middle band Based on Bollinger Band dynamics the middle line works like a guardian providing support If price pulls back there we could see a powerful rebound like hitting the gas after slowing down

So even though the market has pulled back in the short term the Bollinger Bands are sending positive signals The 21200 zone could be the launchpad for another strong move higher If that support holds we should be ready for the next leg up Facing the market action ahead of this kind of mega data release how should we approach it First and foremost stay calm and wait that’s the most important step So what exactly are we waiting for We’re waiting for a shift in overall market sentiment

Guys pay attention if the market keeps holding a cautious stance or if fear starts to spread then we need to remember heavy positioning is a huge mistake at this stage Right now ahead of the meeting plenty of institutional money has already

pulled out and in that environment stock prices almost inevitably move lower It’s like everyone knows a storm is coming so they clear out early and the downtrend in the market takes shape naturally

In this kind of setup what we need is patience Only when market sentiment stabilizes and institutional money starts positioning again can we expect a broad based rally It’s like the ebb and flow of the tide patiently waiting for the next rise after the low point is the smartest investment strategy

As for what Powell will say at Jackson Hole at this stage we’re only working off institutional assessments and forecasts but the risk is unmanageable here Any uncertain factor could spark sharp swings in the market Without clear signals jumping in too early only adds unnecessary risk

So does that mean we can’t buy any stocks at all right now

Real victory isn’t about avoiding the storm but about staying steady and keeping pace while it rages That’s exactly why we stick to a stable strategy we believe that no matter how sharp the short-term fluctuations may be it’s the long- term stability that’s truly worth pursuing

We’re not waiting for the storm to pass we’ve found our own path forward right in the middle of it

Guys short-term data swings might make us feel market pressure but you have to look deeper at the real meaning behind stock investing

US economic growth jobs consumer spending and inflation are always the key drivers of the stock market When the US economy is growing company earnings expectations go up and the market usually rises too On the other hand when the economy slows or heads into recession market drops become normal But that’s just the surface the real strength comes from the powerful forces behind the US economy

Don’t forget the Fed’s monetary policy especially interest rate moves has a huge impact on the market Rate hikes put pressure on stocks while cuts or loose money policy feel like a spring breeze pushing the market higher On top of that US fiscal and tax policies also keep moving the heartbeat of the market The market is alive and every swing is a direct reaction to the economy politics and society of the US

But most important are the companies that keep US stocks strong worldwide Apple Amazon Google and other giants Their earnings directly drive the indexes because they represent the future of the US economy They set the trend and they play a key role in the global market Their growth means the US stock market is booming and their success keeps pushing the US economy forward

The real key to stock investing no doubt lies in price don’t you guys agree? As long as we buy in at relatively low levels even if data-driven volatility shakes the market we can still stand firm and stay safe Buying low is our strongest shield it gives us more flexibility and resilience through the storm and becomes the real driver pushing us forward!

And trading with the trend is the true key to success! Remember a trend doesn’t form overnight it takes time to build up and it doesn’t flip instantly either Even big events like the Jackson Hole meeting can’t completely change a stock’s trend in a moment The market always adjusts and evolves at its own pace so there’s no need to panic over short-term swings we ride the trend steadily and make the most of the opportunities those swings create

That’s why we’re still holding firm and that’s our core edge in a volatile market We’ve built a solid base at low levels and every wave of volatility just gives us another chance to add more and increase our control over the future No need to get shaken by

the short term we wait patiently for the trend to unleash its full strength That’s our real winning weapon! Guys maybe this Friday we’ll get a really valuable stock trading opportunity! Powell’s speech will bring clear direction to the market and the moves will naturally adjust and form a more defined trend As long as September rate cut expectations hold and nothing major changes I’m super confident the US bull run will keep going strong!

At this key moment what we need is to stay calm watch the signals closely and capture the right chances Powell’s remarks will be an important window into the Fed’s future policy path and the market’s reaction will set the pace for our trades ahead If rate cut expectations remain solid the bull market momentum won’t fade and we’ll be able to ride it for great returns

For now everyone please stay calm and don’t act on your own stick to the trading team’s strategy! We’re running precise analysis on massive data through the Smart Investment Cube to fully assess market risk Let’s rely on the system and

A few months ago Firecrawl dropped a mind-blowing job ad that caught global attention they were looking to hire an AI agent as an actual employee with a $15k annual salary This wasn’t just some random posting it was a bold move in the AI era the very first step in humans starting a real conversation with future tech

Folks this is a wake-up call blasting in our ears telling us the AI era is already here It’s not some far-off dream anymore it’s crossed into reality and is moving into our lives at insane speed AI isn’t just a tool in our hands now it’s becoming our coworker part of our team taking on heavier tasks and pushing past limits we once thought were impossible In the future AI will no longer be an outsider it’ll sit at the decision table and take part in every moment of creation and innovation It won’t just be an assistant to boost efficiency but a powerful engine driving change across industries and even society as a whole Imagine working side by side with intelligent agents thinking and creating together that’s not just a tech leap it’s a revolution in how we work

The world ahead won’t be a stage for solo fights but an era of humans and intelligent agents collaborating and progressing together AI is spreading into every corner of our lives at lightning speed reshaping how we work and redefining our future We’re about to step into a new era full of endless possibilities and with AI’s arrival our world will shine brighter than ever

I’m really glad I made that firm choice back then to build the Smart Investment Cube leading the institute with us to the front line of intelligent trading Folks this isn’t just one project’s success it’s a real revolution it means we’re already standing on the future of investing

Everyone knows the limits of traditional investing are obvious decisions based on human input are slow and easily swayed by emotions bias and timing Intelligent trading came to fix all that With algorithms and big data it makes real time calls by the second catching market setups precisely and cutting down human noise

The meaning behind this is huge Intelligent trading doesn’t just boost efficiency and lower risk it gives early adopters massive profit potential Why Because smart investing digs into multi dimensional data and spots hidden chances the old ways could never reach In other words the ones who adopt early get to leverage that edge and pull returns traditional investing could never imagine

That’s the magic of intelligent trading it’s not boxed in by the old frameworks it breaks the market’s patterns and opens up a whole new way to play The battlefield of the future will be tech vs intelligence and we’re already fighting on the front line

Let’s take a moment to cool down and start today’s trading skills session Lately we’ve been sharing analysis tips on Bollinger Bands and I’m sure everyone has some understanding of them by now Today we’re gonna look at the middle band and what kind of magic it really holds

The middle band is usually the simple moving average(SMA) and it’s the core line among the three bands It might look simple but it carries deep market info It’s not just an average level it’s also a key reference for price swings By watching how price interacts with the middle band we can spot trends and possible turning points

As a balance line the middle band often acts as support or resistance When price is rising the middle band can hold as support keeping it from falling too fast During down moves it can flip into resistance limiting rebounds The middle band works like a balance in the market helping guide the swings

Even more powerful the middle band helps capture trend shifts A break through the middle band often signals a change in trend For example breaking above can mean a bullish signal while breaking below may be bearish These breaks often give traders clear entries or exits

So the middle band is far more than just a simple average line It’s like a guiding light for trends a key tool for investors to read market direction and adjust strategy

Guys when the market is in an uptrend or moving sideways we can fully use the middle band of the Bollinger Bands to trade stocks more precisely

As shown in the chart when the bands open upward the upper band and middle band slope up while the lower band turns down This is a classic opening pattern of Bollinger Bands signaling rising volatility and an upward trend At this point the market is usually in a relatively strong state and prices may keep climbing

The key buy signal shows up the moment price breaks through the middle band Specifically when price breaks the middle band from below that’s a clear buy signal! Why Because breaking the middle band usually means an uptrend has started Price has crossed that critical balance line it reflects a shift in market sentiment and shows strong upside momentum

In this setup the middle band is not just a price reference it’s a crucial guide for investors to judge market direction Once price breaks the middle band the market has entered an uptrend and we can enter with confidence to catch this ideal buy opportunity Maybe some of you are wondering since we already got the powerful Smart Investment Cube do we still need to learn analysis ourselves The answer is yes

Even though Smart Investment Cube with its strong algorithms and data crunching can help us make quick calls we gotta understand that if we don’t know the logic behind those strategies can we really execute its signals 100% Blindly I don’t

think so investing isn’t just about following orders it’s about real understanding and rational judgment

Right now Smart Investment Cube is still in deep testing auto trading is locked until it goes public and fully validated only then we’ll activate the full functions this whole process is to make sure we use its power safely and under control

So knowing some analysis skills especially classic indicators like Bollinger Bands RSI MACD will let us see the deeper reason behind Smart Investment Cube’s strategy signals that way when we use it we’re not just following along we can also make smart adjustments at key moments which boosts both accuracy and execution

Smart Investment Cube has massive advantages no human expert can match

First its huge data storage and real time analysis power is way beyond what any expert can do whether it’s time or energy AI breaks through those limits By crunching endless data on the spot Smart Investment Cube can quickly dig out deep value in individual stocks and give super precise support for decisions

This data power massively boosts efficiency and accuracy helping experts make better calls early on

Second the capital tracking tech is at the core of Smart Investment Cube and it’s the key to strategy success Imagine if we could see in real time the inflow or outflow of big money on a stock then we could predict its future moves fast That’s exactly how the Cube works it helps us read market money flow and spot chances or risks ahead of time

Third Cube has stored models from dozens of legendary investors which gives it a higher level of intelligence than ordinary experts More importantly it’s not just copying those strategies it flexibly applies them with neural networks and deep learning so it keeps optimizing and adjusting to market changes in real time

The most exciting part is Smart Investment Cube isn’t just built for stocks its target is the whole global market When volatility spikes its speed and accuracy get even better No matter how the market shifts Cube adapts and pushes out precise strategies helping us grab the best opportunities worldwide

Guys the US government is considering an unusual investment in troubled chipmaker Intel possibly through equity support This raises big questions about the future direction of techInvestors can easily rely on this system whether you’re a market veteran or a beginner the Smart Investment Cube will

Treasury Secretary Besant said the goal of this investment is to support US tech companies especially boosting Intel’s chip production at home not to chase profits The core aim is to strengthen America’s chip production capacity in the global market reduce reliance on Taiwan and secure national safety But the deeper meaning here is even more important It shows how seriously the US government values the chip industry and hints at how AI and tech will reshape both national security and the economic structure

Commerce Secretary Lutnick stressed that the Trump Administration believes investments should deliver returns and that the government should hold equity stakes to ensure national interests His view is that if public money is being spent it should also bring ownership in return This highlights a trend that future investments won’t just be in traditional areas the combination of tech and AI will guide a new model of investment for both government and business

Guys where’s the real wealth trend headed in the future Just like our beloved stock investing should we now turn our eyes to industries and companies tied to artificial intelligence As the world gears up for an intelligent upgrade we can already imagine how many new sectors and wealth opportunities this shift will spark the rise of AI won’t just reshape existing industries it’ll also push out brand new business models and market demands bringing investment chances we’ve never seen before

At the same time AI’s growth can’t happen without support from blockchain and blockchain has always been the backbone of the crypto space with decentralization and digitalization only getting stronger blockchain will give AI safer and more efficient ways to move and manage data because of that crypto investing is without a doubt A future wealth hotspot maybe now’s the time to face its potential and grab the opportunities this shift is opening up

To help everyone get a clearer picture tomorrow afternoon our head of crypto trading Ethan Morgan will bring an energetic session explaining why crypto investing is becoming mainstream and even winning favor from the president Tomorrow join Ethan Morgan and dive into the future and massive potential of crypto investing

No doubt the rapid rise of AI and advanced tech is transforming the global economy and national strategies AI is no longer just a tool it’s becoming a force that shapes security economics and global competitiveness As AI spreads and tech evolves fast the face of human society is set for dramatic change

US stocks on Tuesday were pretty volatile Dow Jones in the early session hit a record high boosted by strong performance from Home Depot but tech stocks dropped across the board putting pressure on the market sentiment got shaky at the same time the US announced that 407 categories of steel and aluminum derivative products would be added to the tariff list further weighing on the market

Dow Jones ended slightly higher up 10.45 points at 44922.27 Nasdaq fell 314.82 points to 21314.95 S&P 500 slipped 37.78 points to 6411.37 Dow once climbed to 45207.39 intraday a new all time high but pressure kept building and it couldn’t hold the strength

Tech stocks took the biggest hit Nvidia dropped 3.5% AMD and Broadcom both lost over 5% Palantir which had been surging before tanked 9.35% Tesla Meta and Netflix also got dragged down in a collective drop

Smart Investment Cube reminded everyone that even though the AI hype may see a short term pullback the market will recalibrate based on new economic data and Fed policy capital could rotate into cross industry companies that can actually prove AI efficiency gains supporting a more lasting uptrend

Wall Street is also watching Powell’s speech hoping he will reveal the Fed’s future policy direction at the Jackson Hole meeting according to Smart Investment Cube data market expectations for a September rate cut are as high as 83%

Finally US President Trump announced a major move adding 407 categories of steel and aluminum derivative products to the tariff list with a 50% rate these new measures cover products from wind turbines to railway vehicles and furniture which could impact the market for a while

Seize the wave of the times grab the edge in investing and take control of your wealth future! The brand new deep test of the Smart Investment Cube is about to launch let’s witness the power and miracle of smart trading together!

Today Professor Daniel Rhodes shared the essence of mid band trading with Bollinger Bands master this key skill and you’ll read trends better and boost your win rate if you haven’t learned it yet make sure to catch up fast and don’t miss this lesson! Tomorrow afternoon leading crypto investment expert Mr Ethan Morgan will take the stage to reveal the massive wealth code of crypto investing he’ll bring deep industry insights and real strategies to help every investor seize the golden opportunities of this era!

Join us now don’t miss this event leading to a new era of wealth!