Summary
Arslan Ali Butt is a financial markets analyst and fintech writer with over a decade of experience covering cryptocurrencies, forex, commodities, and global macro trends. His work focuses on technical analysis, trading strategies, and market commentary for retail traders and institutional audiences. Arslan has contributed to leading financial platforms including Cryptonews, FXEmpire, BingX, KuCoin, Bybit, ACY Securities, and FlowBank, producing thousands of market forecasts, educational guides,
Areas of Expertise
Technical Analysis: Price action, chart patterns, RSI, MACD, moving averages, and multi-timeframe market structure.
Crypto Market Research: Bitcoin and altcoin analysis, DeFi trends, institutional adoption, and regulatory developments.
Forex & CFD Trading: Trading strategies, risk management, and macro-driven market analysis.
Macro Research: Federal Reserve policy, inflation trends, liquidity cycles, and geopolitical market impacts.
Market Commentary: Regularly publishes technical forecasts and market insights for retail and institutional audiences.
Experience
Cryptonews - Crypto News Writer & Technical Analyst Author of crypto market analysis and price forecasts covering major digital assets.
BingX - Crypto Analyst & Trading Education Contributor Produces educational content on trading strategies, indicators, and technical analysis.
FXLeaders - Lead Market Analyst Delivered daily forex, crypto, and commodities market analysis and trading signals.
KuCoin, ACY Securities, FlowBank - Market Research & Trading Education Created trading guides, technical analysis reports, and educational content for global trading platforms.
Total 401 articles
Micron Guides to $50 Billion Revenue as AI Memory Booms - Can MU Break $1,034?
TradingKey - Micron closed at $932.97 as AI memory demand drives a $50B Q4 revenue outlook. Can MU clear $1,034 resistance and extend its record AI-led run higher?
14 hours ago
Netflix Ads Nearly Double as NFLX Rebounds - Can $82.85 Trigger the Next Leg?
TradingKey - Netflix trades near $82.23 as 2026 US ad commitments nearly double. With Q3 growth slowing, $82.85 resistance and advertising momentum are now in focus.
15 hours ago
Dell Stock Rallies Before Earnings as AI Demand Builds - Can DELL Break $472?
TradingKey - Dell stock trades near $451.50 as AI demand and a $51.3B backlog set up Sept. 1 earnings. Can DELL clear $472 and extend its 2026 rally?
16 hours ago
Marvell MRVL Pre-Earnings Aug 26: Google Custom Silicon $120B Agreement, Q1 $2.418B, Q2 $2.70B Guidance, Aug 27 Report
TradingKey - MRVL Aug 26 pre-earnings: Google Aug 19 deal ($120B potential revenue through FY33, 58.97M warrant). Q1 $2.418B (+28%), Q2 guidance $2.70B (+35%), DC +27%. Earnings Aug 27 1:45 PM PT. AI storage/CXL/optical. Celestial/XConn acq.
17 hours ago
AMD Q2 2026 Revenue $11.536B (+50%), Data Center $6.7B (+107%), Q3 $13B Guidance, Helios AI, Taalas Acquisition
TradingKey - AMD Q2: Revenue $11.536B (+50% YoY), Data Center $6.7B (+107%), 58% mix. Q3 guidance $13B (+41%), 56% margin. Helios Anthropic/Microsoft deployments. Taalas Aug 6. EPYC 6th-gen. Ryzen +23%, cash $13.11B. Technical $456.75, support $451.86, resistance $476.
Wed, Aug 26
Micron August 25: Q3 $41.46B (+346%), Q4 $50B Guidance Intact, Sustainability Risk Test Looms
TradingKey - MU Aug 25: Q3 $41.46B (+346% YoY), Q4 guidance $50B (+21% seq), 86% margin. HBM4 high-volume production, $10B Research Labs Aug 20, $250M Paradigm Fund Aug 13. RSI 40, support $900, resistance $960-$1031. Sustainability/pricing normalization main risks.
Tue, Aug 25
Mastercard Q2 2026 Revenue $9.3B (+14%), BVNK Acquisition Aug 3, Stablecoin Settlement, Agentic AI Commerce
TradingKey - MA Q2: Revenue $9.3B (+14%), EPS $5.04 (beat), GDV $2.9T (+8%), cross-border +12%, VAS +20%. BVNK Aug 3. Stablecoin settlement, Agent Pay, BitLicense. Virtual cards 43 countries.
Tue, Aug 25
SanDisk Price Outlook: Q4 Revenue $8.97B (+51% Seq), Data Center +437%, Chinese YMTC IPO Adds Competitive Risk
TradingKey - SNDK Aug 25: Q4 $8.97B (+51% seq), FY26 $20.25B (+175% YoY), DC +437%. Q1 guidance $10.30-10.80B, $44-46 EPS. New 2TB QLC 3D NAND Aug 12. HBF partnership. Chinese YMTC $4.9B IPO Aug 21. Stock $1,493 (down 6.45%), recent +35%/-9% volatility.
Tue, Aug 25
Morgan Stanley Q2 2026: Record Revenue $21.35B (+27%), EPS Surge 62%, ROTCE 26.6%, $1.5T Infrastructure Initiative
TradingKey - MS Q2: Revenue $21.35B (+27% YoY), EPS $3.46 (+62%), ROE 20.7%, ROTCE 26.6%. Institutional Securities $11.04B (+44%), equities $6.30B (+69%), IB $2.44B (+58%). Wealth $8.86B (+14%), inflows $148.1B record, fee assets $3.02T. IM AUM $2.0T.
Mon, Aug 24
Palantir Q2 2026: Revenue $1.935B (+93%), U.S. Commercial Surge 149%, Rule of 40 Reaches 155%, Stock Extends Breakout
TradingKey - PLTR Q2: Revenue $1.935B (+93% YoY), U.S. comm $764M (+149%), U.S. govt $809M (+90%), EPS $0.41 (+18%). TCV $3.37B, NDR 157%, Rule of 40 155%. Guidance FY $8.15B (+82%). AIP wins head-to-head. 220 deals $1M+, 653 U.S. customers.
Mon, Aug 24
Goldman Sachs Q2 2026: Record Revenue $20.34B, EPS Surge 92%, ROE 23.5% on Equities Boom
TradingKey - GS Q2: Revenue $20.34B (+39% YoY), EPS $20.98 (+92%), ROE 23.5%, ROTE 25.5%. GBM $15.52B (+53%), equities $7.42B (+72%), FICC $4.59B (+32%), IB $3.4B (+55%). AWM $4.6B (+20%), AUM $4.04T. Dividend $5.00 (from $4.50).
Mon, Aug 24
Tesla Price Forecast: Nevada Robotaxi Victory Offset by China Recall; Cybercab Launch Looms
TradingKey - TSLA: Nevada robotaxi approval Aug 20 (5,000 vehicle permit, full Clark County coverage). China recall 2.98M vehicles Aug 21 (door handles). Q2 revenue $28.236B (+26%), 480,126 deliveries, Shanghai up 37.8%. Cybercab employee testing Aug 17. Energy +13%, margin fell 30.3% to 20.4%. Cape
Mon, Aug 24
KKR Stock Outlook: $9B UGI Bid, Integer Deal and Record Q2 Earnings
KKR stock remains under pressure despite record earnings and major deals. Here are the UGI bid, Integer takeover, valuation and key KKR stock catalysts.
Sun, Aug 23
Apple Stock Outlook: AAPL Faces CEO Change, iPhone 18 Launch and EU Risks
Apple stock faces a major CEO transition, iPhone 18 launch and EU regulatory changes. Here are the key catalysts, risks and outlook for AAPL shares.
Sun, Aug 23
Valero Energy Q2: Revenue $44.48B Beat, EPS $12.54 Crushes Estimates, Refining Profit Surges 247% on Tight Supply
VLO Q2: Revenue $44.48B (+49%, beat), EPS $12.54 (beat $10.22). Refining OI $4.5B (+247%). Renewable diesel $717M swing (from -$79M loss). Ethanol $318M (+488%). Cash returns $2.6B (59% payout). Dividend $1.20. OCF $5.6B. Debt-to-cap 11%. St. Charles FCC $230M Q3 2026.
Sat, Aug 22
Oracle Q4 FY2026: Record Revenue $19.2B, OCI Surges 93%, But Financing Risk Drives Stock Down to $142
ORCL Q4: Revenue $19.2B (+21%), OCI $5.8B (+93%), RPO $638B (up 363%). FY2027 guidance $90B, EPS $8.05. Capex concern: -$23.7B FCF FY26, $70B capex FY27, $40B financing plan. Weak $142.07 stock reflects debt/yield pressure, not demand collapse. AWS partnership expanded.
Sat, Aug 22
Micron Technology Q3 FY2026: Revenue Explodes to $41.46B, HBM4 Ramps, $10B Boise Lab Signals Long-Term Memory Strategy
MU Q3: Revenue $41.46B (+346% YoY, +74% seq), EPS $25.11 (beat est), Q4 guidance $50B (21% seq growth). HBM4 12-high high-volume production. HBM4E dev 2027. $10B Micron Research Labs Aug 20 (groundbreak 2027). Gross margin 84.6% record. Operating cash $25.39B.
Fri, Aug 21
NVIDIA Q1 FY2027: Revenue $81.6B Beat, Data Center +92%, but August 26 Guidance Test Will Prove Sustainability
NVDA Q1: Revenue $81.6B (+85%, beat), Data Center $75.2B (+92%). Q2 guidance $91B (no China compute). SB Energy $1.5B invest, $105B lease guarantee, 4.25 GW Ohio. Vera Rubin in production. H200 China shipments begun. $500B financing platform. Aug 26 earnings. Stock near $217.56.
Fri, Aug 21
SanDisk Q4: Record Revenue $8.97B Beat, But Q1 Guidance Miss Spooks Investors as Stock Consolidates Near $1,600
SNDK Q4: Revenue $8.97B (+51% seq), EPS $39.25 (beat $34.37). Q1 guidance $10.3-10.8B (MISS 11.16B). Gross margin 84.6% record. NBM $93.9B contract value. Investor Day Aug 13 targets 80% margin, double-digit growth. Stock up 591% YTD. Technical $1,511.88 pivot.
Fri, Aug 21
Walmart Q2: Beat Revenue and EPS, but US Comparable Sales Miss 2.6% as Consumer Pressure Mounts
WMT Q2: Revenue $187.9B (+5.9%, beat), EPS $0.81 (+19%, beat). US comps 2.6% (MISS). Pharmacy headwind 125 bps. E-com 23%. Ads +38%. Guidance raised. Stock -9% to $103.50. Support $102.85. Fuel +$2B.
Fri, Aug 21
