Esteban Ma
💼TradingKey Financial Editor
🏅CFA Level 2 CANDIDATE
📊Stocks | Cryptocurrency | Commodities
Summary
Esteban Ma, CFA Level 2 CANDIDATE, is a financial editor at TradingKey, focusing on covering equities, cryptocurrencies and commodities. With two years of experience in crypto at Gate.io Research and three years in comprehensive finance, he specializes in cryptocurrency and macroeconomic analysis.
Areas of Expertise
Macroeconomic Research: Analysing Federal Reserve policy, inflation trends, and employment growth
Crypto Finance: Analysing blockchain projects
Data Modeling: Proficient in building and analysing statistical models
Market Insights: Keenly capturing market trends, reporting headline news, and conducting in-depth analyses
Experience
TradingKey｜Financial Editor 2023 - Present · Shenzhen Responsible for writing and publishing real-time news and in-depth analysis articles in the fields of macroeconomics, stock markets, cryptocurrencies, and commodities. Gate.io｜Financial Analyst 2021 - 2023 · Shenzhen Focused on analysing blockchain projects and on-chain ecosystems, building models for traditional finance and crypto finance, and interpreting on-chain metrics and market trends.
Total 624 articles
Ahead of Nvidia Q2 Earnings, Wall Street Races to Raise Nvidia Price Targets
TradingKey - In the week leading up to Nvidia’s (NVDA) Q2 FY2026 earnings report on August 27, nine Wall Street firms have raised their target prices for the AI chip leader, reflecting broad confidence in its growth outlook.
Fri, Aug 22
Fed at a Crossroads: Powell Faces the Spotlight at Jackson Hole in a Moment of Fed Uncertainty
TradingKey - The annual Jackson Hole Symposium is currently underway, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday, August 22, drawing global attention. Amid growing internal divisions within the Fed and external pressure from the Trump administration to reshape its leadership, will
Fri, Aug 22
Nvidia H20 Chip “Backdoor” Controversy Escalates as Reports Say Nvidia Asks Suppliers to Halt H20 Production
TradingKey - According to The Information, citing unnamed sources, Nvidia (NVDA), the global leader in AI chips, has instructed key suppliers including Samsung Electronics and Amkor to pause production related to its H20 chip. This supply chain disruption, triggered by allegations of a security
Fri, Aug 22
Investors Overreact to Walmart Q2 Earnings? Former CEO and Morgan Stanley Defend the Long-Term Story
TradingKey - Despite the impact of tariffs, Walmart (WMT), the largest U.S. retailer, delivered a 4.8% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 — exceeding expectations. However, its first profit miss in three years dragged down the stock. The former CEO said the market’s reaction is unfounded, and
Fri, Aug 22
DeepSeek-V3.1 Released: What Are the Key Updates?
TradingKey - On the afternoon of August 21, 2025, Beijing time, DeepSeek officially launched the DeepSeek-V3.1 model. By adopting a new hybrid reasoning architecture and enhanced Agent capabilities, the model achieves significant performance improvements in tasks such as code repair and command-line
Thu, Aug 21
Baidu Is Now China’s Cheapest Internet Stock — Q2 Ads Bleed and AI’s Second Curve Fails to Inspire
TradingKey - Despite double-digit growth in its AI-related businesses, Baidu (BIDU, 9888.HK), the first Chinese internet giant to embrace AI models, is now struggling with unclear AI growth prospects. Baidu’s Hong Kong-listed shares have become the lowest-valued among Chinese internet companies.
Thu, Aug 21
Databricks Joins the $100 Billion Unicorn Club, Ranking Fifth Globally — Investors Now Demand IPO Clarity
TradingKey - Following the explosive IPO of Figma, capital markets are scrambling to find the next breakout tech company still in private hands. Databricks, the AI-powered data analytics firm, has emerged as a top contender after a new funding round pushed its valuation past $100 billion, turning
Thu, Aug 21
OpenAI Breaks Silence on IPO with A New AI Monetization Path in Sight
TradingKey - OpenAI have publicly acknowledged the possibility of going public for the first time. Combined with the massive capital needs for building trillion-dollar-scale data centers and a record-breaking monthly revenue outlook, an IPO for the world’s leading AI company may be closer than ever.
Thu, Aug 21
Cook Mortgage Fraud Allegations Escalate — Will the 2025 Jackson Hole Symposium Become a Battle for Central Bank Independence?
TradingKey - After months of pressuring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates with limited success, the Trump administration has now turned its focus to Fed Governor Lisa Cook, reportedly seeking her removal over allegations of mortgage fraud. The move has intensified concerns over the
Thu, Aug 21
[U.S. IPO] Valuation Doubles Figma’s Pre-IPO Level — Canva’s Latest Funding Hints at Public Market Debut
TradingKey - Following the strong market reception of design collaboration platform Figma’s IPO, which has reignited momentum for software company listings, another online design platform, Canva, appears to be preparing for a potential public offering.
Wed, Aug 20
U.S. Tech Sell-Off Traced to MIT’s “AI Divide” Report — What It Reveals Is Spooking Investors
TradingKey - On Tuesday, August 19, the Nasdaq Composite, heavily weighted toward technology stocks, plunged 1.4% — its largest single-day drop since August began. Market participants attributed the sudden tech selloff to growing fears of an AI bubble, fueled by recent comments from OpenAI CEO Sam
Wed, Aug 20
Why Is Trump-Backed Intel Still Not a Buy? The Problem Isn’t Money
TradingKey - With the Trump administration planning to take a 10% stake in Intel and SoftBank investing $2 billion, Intel’s stock has surged about 30% in August, pushing its valuation to the highest since 2002. However, Wall Street analysts argue that while government backing may boost the stock in
Wed, Aug 20
Two Key Things to Watch in Walmart’s Q2 Earnings: Tariff Pressure and E-Commerce Momentum
TradingKey - U.S. retailer Walmart (WMT) will release its Q2 2026 fiscal earnings before the market opens on August 21. As a key barometer of the U.S. economy and consumer health, Walmart’s results will reveal how tariffs are impacting consumer behavior and corporate profits. Another focus is
Wed, Aug 20
Short Sellers Target the “Most Expensive Stock” in the S&P — Is Palantir Worth Less Than $40?
TradingKey - AI trading enthusiasm remains strong, with AI analytics software company Palantir’s stock surging 130% year-to-date. While its Q2 earnings highlighted strong growth, its shockingly high valuation remains a key target for short sellers. Well-known short-seller and founder of Citron
Tue, Aug 19
Has Novo Nordisk Hit Bottom? 50% Price Cut and MASH Exclusivity Spark Growth Momentum
TradingKey - Amid competition from Eli Lilly and generic drugmakers, obesity drug leader Novo Nordisk (NVO) has seen its stock nearly halved year-to-date. After reporting a below-expected Q2 earnings, Novo Nordisk’s shares appear to be recovering from a bottom, driven by a 50% price reduction for
Tue, Aug 19
Home Depot Set to Deliver Another Solid Quarter — U.S. Sales Poised for Third Straight Gain Amid Tariff and Rate Resilience
TradingKey - U.S. home improvement giant Home Depot (HD) will release its Q2 2025 earnings before the market opens on August 19. Analysts expect Home Depot to maintain its advantage in navigating tariff and interest rate challenges, with the company likely delivering another quarter of modest growth
Tue, Aug 19
SEC Delays Approval of Truth Social and Other ETFs — “Altcoin Season” Pushed to October
TradingKey - On August 18, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it is delaying decisions on several cryptocurrency ETF applications. With the SEC now pushing ETF decisions to around October, the next wave of altcoin momentum could re-emerge in late autumn.
Tue, Aug 19
Why Is Intel Falling Despite Government Support? The ‘Grant-for-Equity’ Model Backfires
TradingKey - Investor enthusiasm quickly faded after reports emerged that the U.S. government is considering converting grants from the CHIPS and Science Act into a 10% equity stake in Intel — a move that has raised skepticism and concerns.
Tue, Aug 19
Nvidia’s 13F Shows Sole Add-On to CoreWeave at Over 90% — Is CoreWeave a Buy?
TradingKey - In Nvidia’s Q2 2025 13F filing, CoreWeave (CRWV) stands out as the only stock Nvidia added to its portfolio during the quarter, increasing its stake to over 90% of its total holdings. Nvidia purchased 95,113 shares of CoreWeave in Q2, raising its portfolio allocation from 78.17% in Q1
Mon, Aug 18
Tariff Impact vs. Consumer Resilience, Can Walmart and Other U.S. Retailers Withstand Q2 Earnings?
TradingKey - After a wave of strong earnings from tech giants, markets now turn to U.S. retailers, the sector most directly impacted by Trump’s tariffs. With retail sales showing resilience, investors are looking to companies like Walmart and Target for clear signs of tariff pass-through and
Mon, Aug 18
