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Scott Bauer

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Scott Bauer

@SIBOptionPro

CEO of @ProsperTrading Academy and a frequently featured coach on Schwab Network. +30 years of Professional Equity and Index options experience.

Chicago, IL

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Joined September 2024

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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Feb 19, 2025
Ford beat Q4 earnings expectations with record annual revenue. But shares fell 5%. So what happened? Let’s dive in: First, Ford is forecasting a tougher 2025. Adjusted EBIT guidance of $7B–$8.5B for 2025 trails 2024’s $10.2B, citing pricing pressure and slower EV adoption.
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Feb 1, 2025
Stock photos are on the rise again. Getty Images and Shutterstock announced a merger in early 2025, and both stocks surged over 20% as a result. The 2 companies say the merger will allow them to invest in more tech to compete with gen AI.
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Dec 24, 2024
Is the shoe craze over? Foot Locker saw weak consumer demand and steep promotions in Q3. That resulted in falling short of Wall Street’s expectations and an 8% decrease in share price.
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
May 3, 2025
Bank of America’s CEO doesn’t think a recession will happen this year. At their most recent earnings call, he said not to worry about a thing. The evidence? BofA’s business clients are going strong this year. He also said that if we do see a recession this year, it will
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Jan 4, 2025
Intel's stock price could see a boost as the chipmaker finalizes a $7.86 billion grant from the federal government. But is it enough to compete with Nvidia? Despite recent struggles, including a $17 billion loss last quarter and job cuts, this government funding aims to support
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Dec 31, 2024
Shopify reported its Q3 earnings in early November. And things are looking good for the online retailer. As the holiday season comes up, the company’s also optimistic that the growth will continue. With more international business using the platform than ever, it’s looking
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Apr 26, 2025
Conventional wisdom says a weak dollar is good for stocks. Why? Because it boosts overseas profits for U.S. companies and makes stocks cheaper for foreign investors. On the flip side, a strong dollar is often seen as bad for stocks—but the story isn’t that simple. Let’s
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Jan 2, 2025
Taxes might not be exciting, but understanding them can save you a lot of money. For options traders, here are some key strategies for managing taxes as we wrap up 2024:
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Jan 18, 2025
Who said fast-casual chains were dying out? Darden Restaurants, owner of chains like: - Longhorn Steakhouse - Olive Garden - Ruth’s Chris Saw a 13% increase in share price after an earnings beat. Restaurants haven’t typically been the most reliable companies to invest in,
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Jan 11, 2025
Sales have been rising at wholesale clubs like Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s, leading to big gains in share price. But smaller stores are feeling the heat, with Target and Albertsons facing some stock price reductions and lowered 202 Looks like e-commerce isn’t taking the big
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Dec 28, 2024
The EV market is heating up. Rivian, one of Tesla’s main competitors, saw an uptick in stock prices as its deal with Volkswagen rose to $5.8 billion. The company notably has a contract with Amazon, making its EV delivery vans. Things are looking good for the market… more
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
May 9, 2025
The Dow dropped over 950 points in a single day. Why? Uncertainty. The market’s on edge over everything from the tariffs to the Fed drama.
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
Jan 14, 2025
You need a solid trading plan when trading options. Here are some essentials:
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Scott Bauer
@SIBOptionPro
May 10, 2025
Is Tesla going downhill? The company reported earnings in late April and didn’t make as much money as analysts were expecting. They made 9% less in revenue for the quarter YoY. Net income dropped 71% from last year. Sales of certain models were down 24% from last year.
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