Moo Options Explorer wrote a post · May 26 17:38

Weekly roundup: Moody’s downgrade, and Nvidia’s test ahead

Hello mooers!

Markets took a step back last week as mounting fiscal concerns and renewed trade tensions weighed on sentiment. $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ fell 2.39% and $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ dropped 2.61%, with both indices' year-to-date returns turning negative for 2025. The selloff was driven by a combination of rising yields, weak bond demand, and growing anxiety over the U.S. fiscal outlook.

Weekly roundup: Moody’s downgrade, and Nvidia’s test ahead

As usual, let's dive into some of the standout contributions from our community last week.

🗺 NVIDIA & CoreWeave Plays

@likmuk locked in a huge $140,870 profit from $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ calls and is now eyeing the next dip. Read more>>

@ShazamZ also posted a 478.95% return on $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ calls and is watching for “another amazing push.” Read more>>

@moneymakinmitch isn’t taking profits yet—his $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ call is up 707.5%, and he’s holding for more. “Hell no, I want to see 140 this week!” Read more>>

@Shroomie closed a $CoreWeave (CRWV.US)$ put too early, but still walked away with a $1,400 gain. A classic case of “profits, but could’ve been more.” Read more>>

@101825933(Kim) made a strong 173.91% return on a $CoreWeave (CRWV.US)$ put. Read more>>

@BigPlayer007 is still holding his $CoreWeave (CRWV.US)$ call, already up 418.83% and counting. Read more>>

🏥 UNH Trades

@Moolah168 booked a $10,335 profit on a $UnitedHealth (UNH.US)$ call, then shifted gears to long-term holding. “Don’t be greedy,” he says—just accumulate. Read more>>

@The Warlock shared his setup and timing on a $UnitedHealth (UNH.US)$ put, calling it “a beautiful thing.” Read more>>

He also dropped a late-night lesson on using strangles in high-volatility environments—betting on big moves in either direction. Read more>>

@101589513 rode the $UnitedHealth (UNH.US)$ momentum with a 277.5% gain on a call, wondering if the rally had more room to run. Read more>>

@eVo added $UnitedHealth (UNH.US)$ calls on May 16th and locked in an 89.16% gain, choosing to hold through the volatility. Read more>>

📓 Trading diaries

@Prophet26 wrapped up his 14-day options challenge with a jaw-dropping run—from $232 to $115,265, documenting every step. Mission complete, and a new challenge may be on the way. Read more>>

@Pantheons scored his biggest profit ever, locking in $22,344 on $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ puts he held overnight. Sometimes, patience really does pay. Read more>>

@pootpoot shorted an overbought $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ call and is sitting on a 77.59% unrealized gain, calling it “free money” with confidence it'll expire worthless. Read more>>

@wahlao took profits on a $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ put for $1,280, enough to “eat nice food this weekend.” A timely win with good vibes. Read more>>

@robocryptic rode the meme wave with a 463.08% return on a $GameStop (GME.US)$ call, declaring “Can’t stop, won’t stop!” Read more>>

@股神001 shared a rollercoaster $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ put journey, managing to claw back profits after two intense hours of emotional trading. Read more>>

@LR9 reflected on his first trading experience with puts on $Intel (INTC.US)$ and $Apple (AAPL.US)$ , earning $4,067.5 on $Apple (AAPL.US)$ and a 192.42% unrealized gain on $Intel (INTC.US)$—not bad for a first-timer! Read more>>

@ShazamZ is sitting on a solid 615.96% gain from a $Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ.US)$ call and wondering if it’s time to hold or cash out. Either way, strong move. Read more>>

As we close out a volatile week marked by Moody’s downgrade and rate-driven pressure, the market now looks ahead to a pivotal set of earnings and macro data that could shape sentiment heading into June.

$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$'s earnings will headline this week’s reports, alongside $Costco (COST.US)$, $Salesforce (CRM.US)$, $Marvell Technology (MRVL.US)$, $PDD Holdings (PDD.US)$, and $Dell Technologies (DELL.US)$, offering key reads on AI, retail, and enterprise spending trends. With high expectations baked into tech valuations, any surprise—positive or negative—could drive sharp moves across sectors.

On the policy front, investors are also watching closely for developments in U.S.-EU tariff talks. Finally, Friday’s release of the U.S. Core PCE price index, along with consumer spending and inflation expectations, will be critical in gauging how sticky inflation remains—and how the Fed might respond.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

We’re a community of learners and strategists. As we head into another week, let’s continue to share and grow together:

💬 What lessons have you learned from last week’s market movements?

💬 Which strategies from our fellow mooers resonated with you?

💬 How are you positioning yourself this week?

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