So far this calendar year, the S&P 500 E-mini futures have experienced an uplift of 4.94%. As we navigate our way through the early stages of July, we can see the buyers maintaining a firm grip on the market. This is evident from the trend of continuously setting higher peaks and floors. In the previous month, we speculated that the market buyers, if upholding their control, might aim for the $6,100 zone before moving the bar higher to a new, unprecedented level. That prediction turned out to be spot on.
The market showed a noteworthy fluctuation on June 16 when it bounced back from $6,109, dropped to $5,959 on June 22, and then surged to new, record-setting highs. At this moment, the price is $6,247.50. Even though the market shows uncertainty beyond the $6,200 mark, it’s visibly clear that buyers continue to dominate the market. Most of the price action witnessed after June 22 has a bullish vibe, and there’s a high possibility of this trend continuing into the later parts of July.
However, if we observe any increase in selling pressure that gains traction in the near term, resulting in testing lower price levels, the sellers would likely peg their targets within the $6,110 to $6,160 price range. If the metrics go down further, the next ominously probable level would be $6,000.
A quick word on trading around earnings data. For those who wish to seize the majority of volatilities associated with announcements of earnings, it’s common to resort to executing trades either a day before or on the day when the earnings data are announced. That said, it’s also possible to place trades well ahead of the earnings announcement, which could potentially lead to early profits.
On the flip side, one can also put in place a trade shortly after the announcement of earnings as a tactical move to bypass the binary outcomes from the event. It’s vital to analyze every trade to be able to put into action a strategy that’s best suited for your portfolio. If you are looking to jump into trading ahead of an earnings announcement, one method could be to kickstart the position in the monthly options contract that goes behind the earnings announcement.
Such a strategy brings an aspect of adaptability to the table. For instance, if you are put in a defensive position due to unanticipated shifts in the market, you are presented with the option to ‘roll’ the position out to the subsequent batch of monthly options. By taking this action, you can enhance the timeline of the position, and there’s a chance to amass additional premium that can act as a cushion against unexpected activities of the market.
Moving on, here are the top 10 stocks that should be on your radar in July 2025. Delta Air Lines (DAL) – reporting before the opening on July 10, Netflix (NFLX) – after the close on July 17, Tesla (TSLA) – July 22, Alphabet (GOOGL) – July 22, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) – reporting after the close on July 23, International Business Machines (IBM) – also announcing after the market closes on July 23, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) – reporting before the opening bell on July 29, PayPal Holdings (PYPL) – July 29, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) – July 29, and finally, Meta Platforms (META) – the last day of the month, July 30.
A glance at the year-to-date percentage change for several key stocks and indicators such as SPY, QQQ, IWM, SLV, and TLT is also very insightful. Starting with Delta Air Lines (DAL), it operates internationally, providing both passenger and cargo transportation services. At this point in the year, DAL has seen a decline of about 18.4%.
Next, we have Netflix (NFLX), a company specialized in digital entertainment streaming and original content production. Spectacularly, NFLX has soared by 49.4% year-to-date. Another key player is Tesla (TSLA), known for its design and production of electric vehicles and solar energy products, which is down by 18.57% so far this year.
Alphabet (GOOGL), the parent organization of Google, provides a spectrum of internet services including search, advertising, and cloud computing. Its year-to-date performance has seen a decrease of 7.56%. Meanwhile, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) operates in the fast-casual food industry and has seen its value fall by 7.63% to date this year.
On to International Business Machines (IBM), a company that provides a variety of enterprise-level IT services, hardware, and software has registered an increase of 32.89% in its annual performance. Another worth mentioning is the UnitedHealth Group (UNH) that offers health cover and healthcare services through its entities has a year-to-date decrease of about 38.59%.
PayPal Holdings (PYPL), providing digital payment solutions and facilitating money transfers for both consumers and businesses, has seen its year-to-date decrease by 13.86%. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) designs and manufactures semiconductors, including CPUs and GPUs for computers and servers, and it has seen its year-to-date uptick by 16.04%.
Finally, Meta Platforms (META) is well-known for its development of social media applications and exploration of virtual reality technologies. So far this calendar year, META has seen its valuation increase by 25.16%.
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