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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 58 articles

The Biggest Stock Winners of May 2026 — and the Breakout Plays to Watch Next Week

TradingKey - RXT up 165%+ in May on AI infrastructure partnerships. INOD triple-digit gains on LLM data contracts. Energy and defence surge on Iran friction. Next week: NVDA earnings, WMT, retail sales.
Sun, May 17

Oil Back Above $100, Defence Stocks Surge, and AI Keeps Setting Records - What Drove Markets This Week

TradingKey - WTI briefly above $100 on renewed US-Iran friction. Enbridge, XOM, CVX, LMT lead weekly gainers. Nvidia, AMD, Cisco set records. Warsh Fed era begins. S&P targets 7,500–8,000+.
Sat, May 16

Kevin Warsh Is Now Fed Chair — Which Stocks Win and Which Sectors Are Most at Risk?

TradingKey - Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed Chair with a growth-friendly bias. NVDA at $225, MSFT at $422 pull back to trendline support. Banks, small-caps, and AI infrastructure in focus next week.
Sat, May 16

Palantir Grew Revenue 85% and Raised Full-Year Guidance by 10 Points — So Why Is PLTR Down 26% YTD?

TradingKey - Palantir Q1 2026: $1.63B revenue +85% YoY, US commercial +133%, Rule of 40 at 145%. PLTR down 26% YTD on valuation. Falling wedge at $133 with RSI divergence. Target $140–$145.
Fri, May 15

SanDisk Is Up 509% YTD After a 251% Revenue Beat - Is the Pullback to $1,382 a Buying Opportunity?

TradingKey - SanDisk SNDK up 509% YTD after Q3 FY2026 revenue of $5.95B (+251% YoY), $23.41 EPS vs $12–14 guidance. Q4 guided $7.75–8.25B. Pullback to $1,382 trendline support. Target $1,455–$1,597.
Fri, May 15

Alibaba’s Cloud Grew 38% and AI Revenue Is Heading for 50% of the Segment - Is BABA a Buy at $146?

TradingKey - Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) surged between 7% and 8% on May 13 following its fiscal Q4 2026 earnings report, which showed a miss on reported revenue and EPS yet delivered the data points that truly matter for the long-term investment story.
Thu, May 14

Cisco Smashes Q3 FY2026 With Record $15.8B Revenue and $2.1B in AI Orders - Is CSCO a Buy at $102?

TradingKey - Cisco beat Q3 FY2026 with $15.8B revenue (+12% YoY), $1.06 EPS, $2.1B AI orders, and raised full-year AI revenue to $9B. CSCO at $102, Fib breakout targets $103–$107. 4,000 job cuts.
Thu, May 14

Intel Lands a Preliminary Apple Chip Deal and an SK Hynix Packaging Partnership — Is INTC Still a Buy at $124?

TradingKey - Intel stock up 240% YTD at $124 after Apple chip deal and SK Hynix HBM packaging partnership. All-time high $132.75. Channel breakout above $125 targets $130–$136. Q2 earnings July.
Wed, May 13

PPI Report April 2026: How Inflation Data Is Moving HIMS, CEG, and PLUG Stock Today

TradingKey - Wall Street is navigating a two-day inflation gauntlet. Tuesday's CPI print for April arrived hotter than expected, rattling equity markets from telehealth to nuclear energy. Wednesday morning brings the Producer Price Index (PPI) for April — and if today's Consumer Price Index is any g
Wed, May 13

Hims & Hers (HIMS) Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: GLP-1 Pivot, Subscriber Surge & Stock Catalyst Watch

TradingKey - Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) is due to release its Q1 2026 results after the closing bell today. Below, we outline what investors should watch for in today's report.
Tue, May 12

April 2026 CPI Preview: Will Hot Inflation Crush Nasdaq, S&P 500 & NVDA? Explosive Market Reaction Guide

TradingKey - March 2026 CPI numbers came in very strong, delivering a hefty inflation blow in the aftermath of the US-Iran conflict. The headline measure shot up to +3.3% year-over-year – the best since May 2024 – on an energy shock that pushed gasoline prices up 18.9% YoY. Month-over-month, headlin
Tue, May 12

Applied Materials (AMAT) Earnings Preview: AI Chip Demand, Capital Expenditure Trends, & Trade Setups - In Progress

TradingKey - The May 14 report comes when AMAT has risen by 179.83% over the past year and the whole semiconductor equipment cycle rests on AI demand for cutting-edge chips.
Mon, May 11

Cerebras Systems IPO 2026: Date, Price, Valuation, and Whether CBRS Is Worth Buying

TradingKey - Cerebras Systems (CBRS) IPO prices May 13–14 at $125–$135/share. $26–$27B valuation, 20x oversubscribed, $510M revenue, 47% net margin, OpenAI 750MW deal. Everything you need to know.
Mon, May 11

Enbridge Delivered Its 31st Consecutive Dividend Increase and a $40B Backlog — Is ENB a Buy at $53?

TradingKey - Enbridge Q1 2026 EBITDA C$5.8B, guidance C$20.2–20.8B reaffirmed, backlog $40B, 31st consecutive dividend hike. ENB at $53.53, bullish hammer at trendline. Target $54.30–$56.40.
Sun, May 10

Toyota’s Tariffs Cost It ¥1.38 Trillion in FY2026 — Is TM Stock a Buy at $188?

TradingKey - Toyota FY2026 operating income ¥3.8T, net income -19% YoY. U.S. tariff hit ¥1.38T. FY2027 guided ¥3.0T. Dividend raised to ¥95. TM at $188, RSI 33, Fib supports $185.61. Target $198–$206.
Sat, May 9

McDonald’s Beat Q1 2026 Earnings Despite a Tough Consumer - Is MCD Stock a Buy at $284?

TradingKey - McDonald’s beat Q1 2026 with $6.52B revenue and $2.83 EPS vs $2.75 est. Global comps +3.8%. Q2 deceleration flagged. Falling wedge support at $282–$284. Target $289–$292.
Fri, May 8

April NFP Lands at 8:30 AM Today — 65K Forecast, a New Fed Chair, and the Dollar at Triple-Bottom Support

TradingKey - April 2026 NFP forecast 62K–70K vs March 178K. Unemployment expected 4.3%. Fed on hold at 3.50–3.75% with Kevin Warsh as new chair. DXY triple-bottom at $97.69. Trade setup inside.
Fri, May 8

AMD Beats Q1 2026 With $5.8B Data Center Revenue and Guides $11.2B for Q2; Is AMD a Buy at $415?

TradingKey - Meta: AMD beat Q1 2026 with $10.3B revenue (+38% YoY) and $1.37 EPS. Data Center hit $5.8B (+57%). Q2 guided $11.2B. Pullback to $395–$408 is the trade entry. Targets $426 then $474.
Wed, May 6

Apple Smashed Q2 2026 Estimates with a Record Quarter — Is AAPL a Buy at $277?

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) closed the day at $94.75, notching a second consecutive +12.10% day, and is now up a total +40.43% over the past five days. The key difference between Wednesday's action and the post-earnings party over the past week is this: Intel's volume on Wednesday was 227.3 mil
Tue, May 5

Intel Just Hit $94.75 While the Nasdaq Fell — and Institutions Are Still Buying. Is INTC a Buy?

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) closed the day at $94.75, notching a second consecutive +12.10% day, and is now up a total +40.43% over the past five days. The key difference between Wednesday's action and the post-earnings party over the past week is this: Intel's volume on Wednesday was 227.3 mil
Mon, May 4
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