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[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

God Bless the United States of America 🇺🇸 God bless our military @usairforce @CENTCOM @Southcom @USNavy @USArmy @USCG
From Lexington to the Moon and beyond, America’s story has always been one of builders, dreamers, and pioneers. May the next 250 years be our greatest chapter yet.

[Homeland Security @DHSgov]

Take me HOME 🇺🇸

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

God Bless the United States of America 🇺🇸
From the sacrifices of those who built this nation to the dreams of those who will inherit it, may we remain worthy stewards of liberty, opportunity, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

[Brad Gerstner @altcap]

Dear America,  

Starting today, on the 250th birthday of our country, millions of children will now benefit from a new & powerful American birthright - a privately owned investment account from birth. Every child a shareholder in the great American economy!

American capitalism is the greatest prosperity-creating engine the world has ever known. It has unlocked unprecedented abundance for our country and untold life-advancing innovation. From clean food & water to cars & planes to vaccines & cures to computers & phones.  Through depressions & world wars, through panics & pandemics, betting on America has been the best investment in human history. 

But far too many hardworking families feel like they are on the outside looking in - like the American Dream has become out of reach. 

The Invest America Act changes all that. Signed into law by President Trump it establishes the Trump Accounts - launching today - making every child a shareholder from birth.  Every account seeded with $1000 in America's best companies - making every child a direct participant in our stock markets & American capitalism.  

But it doesn’t stop there.  Representing the best of our civic traditions, an unprecedented outpouring of additional private  contributions into these accounts is already underway. Billions of dollars have been committed by philanthropists & corporations to tens of millions of children across the country. A new form of massive, direct philanthropy & corporate benefits directly to America’s kids is just getting started. From adopting all the kids of a school or organization to a city or state.  America is the most giving country in the history of the world - and Trump Accounts provide a new open source platform to enable anybody to contribute to anybody.  

Trillions of dollars will compound in these accounts over the next 20 years.   

But this is about more than just figures on an account statement. By investing in the next generation, our country is providing tangible opportunities to all future generations of Americans: an education, a first home, the ability to start a business, and the foundation for a lifetime of savings. Trump Accounts provide hope to those feeling hopeless - unlocking unlimited human potential.

Trump Accounts do this through a massive public - private partnership that empower the individual not the state.  They double down on free market capitalist democracy by empowering the individual rather than growing dependency on government.  Aligning citizens with capitalism rather than pitting them against it. 

Perhaps of equal importance, let us not lose sight of the fact that this is a movement that unites our country. Despite the many issues that divide us, this one big idea brings everyone together. From the most conservative to the most progressive leaders, we have found people of goodwill willing to step up and do the right thing to help the next generation. 

Trump Accounts represent the very best of our democracy and the American promise issued two hundred and fifty years ago today. I am grateful to all those who have partnered with us to get this far and we dedicate our tireless efforts to make certain that the Invest America Act achieves its maximum potential.  Let us advance into the future with a renewed sense of confidence, optimism and restored faith in the American Dream for EVERY American.   

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Brad Gerstner
July 4, 2026

@TrumpAccounts @InvestAmerica24 @WhiteHouse @MichaelDell

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

Hard to justify all that AI capex for what still feels like a basic portfolio tracker. If I can’t link my brokerage directly and have to rely on screenshots and manual updates, the experience breaks down pretty quickly. Might be time to sell my positions especially with the current situation in the stock. $GOOG

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

@friedberg @RoKhanna @sama

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

🔮 BOLD PREDICTION: By the end of 2026, @elonmusk @Gwynne_Shotwell and SpaceX ($SPCX) will launch Direct-to-Cell service with Apple ($AAPL) and every major U.S. wireless carrier 🛰️📱

With its rapidly expanding Starlink Gen2 Direct-to-Cell constellation and a $19.6B move to acquire EchoStar’s ($SATS) spectrum assets, SpaceX isn’t positioning itself as just another satellite partner, it’s building the world’s first truly global space-based mobile network operator (MNO).

The end of cellular dead zones may be closer than we think. 🌎📶

Will we see native satellite voice, messaging, and eventually 5G connectivity on unmodified iPhones by December 2026? 🚀

The future of telecom is moving from towers to orbit.

What do the prediction markets and brokers think? 👀
@Kalshi @Polymarket @RobinhoodApp

$NVDA $AAPL $GOOGL $MSFT $AMZN $SPCX $TSM $AVGO $TSLA $META $ASML $AMD $ORCL $PLTR $INTC $QCOM $CRM $ADBE $QQQ $SPY $IXIC NASDAQ

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

@altcap can someone fix these Invest American accounts!

Can’t get past this screen to register the account after receiving the email to do so.

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

🚨 What I’m watching next week as an investor

Next week could be a very important test for this market.

Everyone is focused on whether stocks continue to go higher, but I think the bigger question is: Does the story that got us here remain intact?

The biggest event I’m watching is Micron earnings.

This isn’t just about whether $MU beats or misses. The real question is what they tell us about the future of AI spending.

The market has priced in a world where companies continue spending billions on AI infrastructure chips, memory, data centers, and networking.

If Micron says demand remains incredibly strong and guidance moves higher, it could give another boost to AI names and the broader Nasdaq.

But if they say demand is still good, yet growth is slowing or customers are becoming more cautious, the market may reassess AI valuations.

Remember: Stocks don’t move based on what happened last quarter. They move based on what investors believe will happen next.

I’m also watching FedEx and Nike as a pulse check on the broader economy.

FedEx tells us about global trade, shipping activity, and business demand.

Nike gives us insight into the consumer, spending habits, and international demand.

On the macro side, I’m watching the PCE inflation report, which is one of the Fed’s preferred inflation measures.

If inflation comes in hotter than expected, bond yields could move higher, rate cuts could get pushed further out, and high-growth stocks could face pressure.

That brings me to what may be my biggest indicator: the 10-year Treasury yield.

The stock market tells us what investors are paying for companies today. The bond market tells us what money costs.

If yields rise quickly, valuations can come under pressure. If yields fall, it can provide a tailwind for growth stocks.

I’m also keeping an eye on Fed commentary and any geopolitical developments, especially anything that impacts oil prices. A sharp move higher in oil could reignite inflation concerns.

My biggest takeaway:

A company can report great earnings and still go down if expectations were even higher.

A bad headline can come out and stocks can still rise if the market believes the worst is already priced in.

So next week, I’m not just watching the headlines, I’m watching the reaction.

The market always gives us clues.

Stay disciplined. Stay curious. Let the data tell the story.

Remember: Markets don't price past performance; they price future expectations.

2. The Economic Pulse: FedEx & Nike
While tech grabs the headlines, these two corporate giants will give us a health check on the real economy.

FedEx ($FDX): The ultimate proxy for global trade, shipping volume, and business demand.

Nike ($NKE): A direct window into discretionary consumer spending, brand loyalty, and international health (especially in China).

3. The Macro Sandbox: PCE Inflation & The 10-Year Yield

On Friday, we get the PCE report, the Fed’s absolute favorite inflation metric. If it comes in hot, expect bond yields to spike, rate-cut hopes to evaporate, and high-growth stocks to take a hit.
This ties directly into my most important indicator right now: the 10-Year Treasury yield.

The stock market tells us what investors are willing to pay for growth today.
The bond market tells us what that money actually costs.

If yields surge, equity valuations get squeezed. If they slide, growth stocks get a nice tailwind. I'll also be keeping a close eye on Fed speakers and any geopolitical noise shaking up oil prices, as crude spiking is the quickest way to reignite inflation fears.

The Bottom Line
Next week, the reaction to the data matters infinitely more than the data itself.

A company can post blockbuster earnings and still get dumped if whispers were higher. Conversely, terrible news can spark a rally if the market has already priced in the apocalypse.

Don't just trade the headlines next week, watch how the market absorbs them. The price action always leaves clues.
$WDC $SNDK

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

If we’re serious about uncovering election fraud, then incentives matter. @elonmusk should offer a $25 million reward for credible evidence of organized election fraud, including documented communications, planning, and coordination.

People willing to break the law are often motivated by money. The fastest way to expose wrongdoing is to make telling the truth worth more than staying silent.

Controversial? Sure. Effective? It might be the most direct path to finding out what actually happened.

@spencerpratt the house always wins, the game is designed that way in California.

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

@altcap @GavinSBaker @Jason We need more companies coming to the public markets earlier.

A lot of the resentment toward billionaires stems from everyday people being shut out of the value creation phase. Take SpaceX, hundreds of billions in value were created while public investors watched from the sidelines. By the time it IPOs, much of that upside may already be reflected in the valuation.

Meanwhile, private market wealth shows up in the form of yachts, private jets, and massive executive payouts, all visible to people wondering, “Why wasn’t I allowed to participate?”

Great discussion.

$NVDA $MSFT $AAPL $AMZN $GOOGL $META $TSLA $AVGO $AMD $MU

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

Nike absolutely handed their crown over to the competition, and it all started when they let resellers choke out the culture.

For years, the everyday sneakerhead just wanted a fair shot at the Off-Whites, Travis Scotts, and SB Dunks. Instead of fixing the SNKRS app or locking down the bots, $NKE sat back and watched as artificial scarcity drove real fans away. They chose short-term hype over community loyalty.

While Nike was busy letting resellers gatekeep their brand, people woke up and realized they just wanted cool, accessible shoes. That’s exactly how $ONON (On Running), $DECK (Hoka), and New Balance completely stole their lunch. They traded the artificial hype machine for actual innovation, comfort, and consistent product.

The final nail in the coffin? Ye. He absolutely crushed the traditional sneaker framework by flooding the market with Yeezys through $ADDYY, proving that you could have a massive cultural impact without making your product impossible to buy.

Nike’s hype machine ran completely out of gas, and their market value shows it. At this point, the only way to spark actual interest and save the culture is the unthinkable: Nike needs to bring @kanyewest back home.

That way they don’t have to rely on stealing cultural impact from @MeekMill just to stay relevant. Kinda disappointed at @KingJames too, but honestly, after everything we witnessed in the Drake / Kendrick situation, the lack of loyalty isn't all too surprising.
Change my mind.

Sneakerheads SneakerCulture Stocks Streetwear

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

@marlene_zw I’d love to see her on @EarnYourLeisure market Monday’s with @_masterinvestor

These the type of people we need to highlight.

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

@elonmusk Oscar winner 🏆

Let’s not glaze for the sake of @elonmusk
Wipe your mouth and just say what you’d prefer.

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

The $500B Rocket Lab Thesis.

If SpaceX is building the highways to space, Rocket Lab is building everything that makes those highways profitable.

Most people still see Rocket Lab as a “small rocket company.”
That’s the mistake.

Over 68% of Rocket Lab’s revenue already comes from Space Systems not launches. They build satellites, reaction wheels, solar arrays, optical comms, spacecraft buses, and mission infrastructure. Through acquisitions like Sinclair Interplanetary, Motiv Space Systems, and Mynaric, they’ve quietly assembled a vertically integrated orbital stack.

This is no longer about “getting to space.”
It’s about owning the economy once you get there.

Their upcoming Neutron rocket is designed for the exact market exploding next decade: mega-constellations, defense payloads, and rapid deployment missions. Not as massive as Starship. Not as constrained as legacy small launch. Right in the sweet spot.

And look at the customers:

• U.S. defense & intelligence
• Anduril
• Globalstar
• NASA lunar missions like CAPSTONE
• Private Venus missions

This is a company becoming critical infrastructure.

People compare Rocket Lab to SpaceX when the better comparison might be this:

SpaceX = Amazon
Rocket Lab = Apple

One dominates logistics.
The other dominates the high-margin ecosystem layered on top.

If the space economy reaches $1.8T+ over the next decade, the companies controlling launch, spacecraft, data infrastructure, and orbital operations won’t trade like industrials. They’ll trade like platform monopolies.

That’s the real thesis.

Rocket Lab isn’t chasing SpaceX.
It’s building the operating system for orbit.

$RKLB $TSLA $GOOGL $AMZN $PLTR $LMT $NOC $RTX $BA $IRDM $GSAT $ASTS $SPIR $BKSY $RDW $LLAP $VSAT $ACHR $JOBY $KTOS $AVAV $SPCE $SATL $MDAI $ARQQ $IONQ $SIDU $MNTS $UFO $MARS

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

Planet Labs ($PL)

Role

“Bloomberg Terminal for Earth data.”

Moat

Largest earth-imaging satellite fleet
Proprietary geospatial datasets
AI-driven intelligence layer

Partnerships

Governments
Agriculture
Defense
Climate monitoring

Why it matters

Planet Labs is quietly becoming a critical intelligence infrastructure company.

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS)

Role

Direct satellite-to-phone connectivity.

Moat

Potentially eliminates dead zones globally
Massive patent portfolio
Direct-to-device architecture

Partnerships

AT&T
Verizon
International telecom operators

Why it matters
This is one of the most speculative but explosive companies in this space, no pun intended.

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

Rocket Lab ($RKLB)

Role

The “SpaceX-lite” public company.

Moat

End-to-end space platform
Launch + satellites + components
High launch cadence
Neutron rocket could massively expand TAM

Partnerships

U.S. government
NASA
Defense contracts
Commercial satellite operators

Why it matters

Rocket Lab is becoming the backbone supplier for the commercial space ecosystem.

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

Market Momentum: Software vs. Chips
The session showed a clear divergence between enterprise tech and hardware.

Here’s a look at today's performance:

Software Performance:
• Datadog ($DDOG): +28.2%
• ServiceNow ($NOW): +5.7%
• Salesforce ($CRM): +3.2%
• Adobe ($ADBE): +2.8%
• Microsoft ($MSFT): +2.4%
• Palantir ($PLTR): +2.7%
• iShares Software ETF ($IGV): +3.6%

Semiconductor Pullback:
• Applied Optoelectronics ($AAOI): -14.0%
• Arm Holdings ($ARM): -10.0%
• SanDisk ($SNDK): -7.1%
• Micron ($MU): -3.8%
• AMD ($AMD): -3.7%
• Intel ($INTC): -2.8%
• VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($SMH): -1.9%

The Rotation Debate

There is a lot of chatter regarding a capital shift from semiconductors into software, but the transition isn't seamless.

• The Valuation Gap: Software looks objectively attractive at these levels, especially with powerhouse earnings from names like $APP, $PLTR, and $DDOG.

• The Semi Strength: While chip charts look overextended, their fundamental growth remains massive. It’s hard to bet against "incredible" earnings.

Market Dynamics
Currently, it seems the market is treating this as a zero-sum game; the $IGV (Software) gains appear to be fueled by $SMH (Semis) weakness. For both sectors to rally simultaneously, we would likely need to see significant fresh capital enter the broader market rather than just internal churning between sectors.

It's still early, one day of price action isn't a trend. We need more confirmation to determine if a true structural rotation is underway.

How are you playing this divergence?

• Sticking with the chip leaders?
• Pivoting into undervalued software?
• Buying the semiconductor dip?

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

YTD Update: +$67,742

The biggest lesson so far? Alpha isn't found in a chart pattern; it’s found in your temperament.

Conviction: Knowing what you own so you don't fold.

Sizing: Staying in the game long enough for the math to work.

Patience: Letting the thesis play out.
Discipline is the highest-paid skill in the market.

What’s your biggest lesson learned from the Market so far this year?

Biggest positions

$GOOGL
$AMD
$NVDA
$PLTR
$TSLA
$GE
$AVGO

[BlacXOcean @BlacXOcean]

@WOLF_Financial $AVGO $TSM is better than $TSLA