TUP Recap, Watchlist: AMZN, OIL, EV, WMT

TLDR:

Short Amazon

Buy WMT

Buy Oil/Oil derived products

Buy EV

Hello all, I was beating the drum on TUP since $1.33. Looks like we had a nice little pop. I have liquidated almost all of my holdings in TUP. Currently holding 25 shares at $2.00. I have 1 put at $2 as well. I like to buy put options close to or ATM w/ long positions in stock. Nice little hedge to protect you from any downside.

My next speculative call is LCID. As of July 14. There are 2.27B shares Outs. Float of 406,097,447. Short Interest 167,766,715, roughly 41%. I do not necessarily see this as a squeeze yet. However, Bank of America just announced that $90/ barrel is imminent. The oil supply in the US has drastically been declining. This will lead to higher prices for anything utilizing oil (Plastic, Gas, Polyurethane, Solvents, ETC.) This usually leads to people searching for cheaper alternatives. Which is why LCID (EV in general) and anything pertaining to oil is on my watchlist. I wouldn't be surprised to see a dip and rip with anything oil.

WMT, I have been watching for quite some time now (over a year). I have a fairly large position in Walmart (over 100) at strikes from $165-$220, about 90% expiring Dec.. Walmart started in January 2022 developing their own crypto coin. The CTO of Walmart, in October of 22' said he expects crypto to be a major payment disruptor and a very important payment tool to use. In June of 2023, they opened their second automation facility. If that isn't enough, Walmart is a major contributor in the AI industry. They have embedded AI all over their facilities and have been buying AI IP. The FTC is also looking into Amazons rigged search results and how they advertise for business owners. Sounds like they are forcing businesses to pay more for a higher product ranking. This is among a slew of other antitrust violations. amazon could be a great short with Walmart gaining market share. If the FTC follows through on their Amazon lawsuit and they succeed at breaking up amazon. It stands to reason that Walmart will gain the majority of Amazons market share.

https://corporate.walmart.com/IRL/](https://corporate.walmart.com/IRL/

https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2023/06/15/walmart-opens-high-tech-fulfillment-center-near-indianapolis](https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2023/06/15/walmart-opens-high-tech-fulfillment-center-near-indianapolis)

This is speculation and not financial advice. My personal speculative view.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks for reading