Tariff Refund Headlines Push QQQ Higher While Stacey Hits $21K

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Despite a wave of mixed macro headlines, the market continues to show resilience. Inflation came in slightly hotter, jobless claims were stronger than expected, and tariff headlines created uncertainty, yet the NASDAQ pushed higher. That kind of price action matters. In today’s issue, I’ll walk you through what I’m seeing in QQQ, where volatility stands, a high-probability AI manufacturing setup, and highlight some incredible client wins in the middle of volatility.

Here’s what we are covering:

1. My market outlook for the week

2. Client Spotlight featuring Stacy

3. Free Trade of the Week on…

4. New video on stocks that may benefit from tariff cancellation

Market Snapshot

I remain neutral to slightly bullish heading into next week. We had stronger-than-expected initial jobless claims, which reduces immediate pressure for rate cuts, and core PCE came in a bit hotter than expected. On top of that, tariff refund headlines created some uncertainty.

Despite all of this, the market continued higher and $QQQ ( ▲ 0.89% ) traded up to 608. RSI has crossed bullish and MACD is also crossing bullish, signaling improving momentum. I do not see QQQ moving much beyond 630 over the next two weeks, with 620 being a more reasonable upside target as the market likely waits for the March 17 Fed meeting for clarity on rates.

On the downside, volatility eased as the $VIX ( ▼ 5.64% ) broke back into the 19s, still showing some fear but much less than earlier in the week. I’m currently sitting at 16.5 percent cash and looking to increase that to 20 percent next week if opportunities present themselves.

Client Spotlight

Stacey has been doing an incredible job. In her first couple of months in the program, she generated $21,000 and has been consistently hitting her 3 percent to 5 percent monthly goals with discipline. We had the pleasure of interviewing her recently, and her consistency really stands out.

On top of that, Yash locked in a $9,000 profit today, another client is approaching his $30,000 monthly goal, and one member who enrolled just 30 days ago hit 6 percent in his first month. Seeing these types of results during volatile market conditions is powerful.

Free Trade of the Week

Ticker: $CLS ( ▲ 0.47% )  
Strategy: Sell the March 27th $255 put
Premium Collected: $985
Duration: 27 days
ROI: 4.02%
Annualized Return (compounded monthly): Approximately 60.4 %
Risk: If assigned, you would purchase shares at 255. That level is near the 200 day moving average, providing strong technical support, but assignment is possible if the stock drops below that level.

Celestica is a quality AI infrastructure manufacturer, particularly in data center switching. The stock has been consolidating for several months and held up well during the recent technology sector breakdown. If assigned at 255, you would be entering near the 200 day moving average at a price not seen since September 2025, which provides a strong technical cushion.

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Bonus Video

Be sure to watch my latest YouTube video where I break down the top five stocks that may benefit from potential Trump tariff cancellation and why the market reacted positively despite mixed macro data. It ties directly into what we are seeing right now.

Volatility creates opportunity for those prepared with capital and discipline.

Talk soon,

Ryan

Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instruments. Trading involves risk, and you are responsible for your own investment decisions.