

Daily Stock Picks
Gary Vaughan
https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick
A top podcast on Spotify & Apple plus a FREE newsletter for stock market insights. I share stock buys and sells using algorithmic trading, chart analysis, and fundamentals.
As a preferred partner with TrendSpider and Seeking Alpha, I bring expert-level tools to my analysis. With 40 years of investing experience, I achieved early retirement through FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) principles—leveraging my career as a former corporate Product & Marketing Manager to master the market.
⚠️ Not financial advice—just my personal take on stocks!
A top podcast on Spotify & Apple plus a FREE newsletter for stock market insights. I share stock buys and sells using algorithmic trading, chart analysis, and fundamentals.
As a preferred partner with TrendSpider and Seeking Alpha, I bring expert-level tools to my analysis. With 40 years of investing experience, I achieved early retirement through FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) principles—leveraging my career as a former corporate Product & Marketing Manager to master the market.
⚠️ Not financial advice—just my personal take on stocks!
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May 20, 2025 • 46min
AI Stocks on Fire: NVDA Earnings, Buy the Dip, and Top Market Moves for 2025
HUGE TRENDSPIDER MEMORIAL DAY SALE - Try it for $.50 per day for 2 weeks! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 🔑 In this episodeBig money is still on the sidelines.Next week’s Nvidia ($NVDA) earnings are crucial—expect fireworks! If NVDA flies, expect stocks like $SMCI, $DELL, $VRT, $POWL, $AMD, and $TSM to come along for the ride.Retail investors bought the dip—are you in or out?AI remains the long-term play. Don’t lose sight of the trend.10-Year Treasury Yield: Still key to market gains.VIX Volatility Index: Spiked big yesterday, then cooled off. Stay alert.Fed Watch: The Fed is likely on the sidelines until at least September. Don’t expect much help this summer. Meanwhile, other countries (like Australia 🇦🇺) are cutting rates.Microsoft ($MSFT): Big announcements—check the latest here.UnitedHealth ($UNH): Congrats to those who traded the reaction!Delta ($DAL): Lawsuits moving forward, but still 13% below Wall Street targets—watch this one.Blade Air Mobility ($BLDE): Up 30% in a month—speculative, but interesting.Mullen Automotive ($MULN): Meme stock action continues.ZIM Integrated Shipping ($ZIM): Up 8% on strong earnings and less tariff impact than feared.Amer Sports ($AS): Salomon shoe fans, this stock is worth a look!TrendSpider Memorial Day Sale: $7 trials for 14 days—explore advanced trading tools + new AI features. Check it out!Seeking Alpha: Don’t have it? Why not? It’s the top fundamental tool and essential in discovering under valued stocks ready to pop. Don’t Overcomplicate Investing: Sometimes the simplest moves are the best. $AAPL worked for me, but these days, $VOO and $QQQ are smarter for most.Buy & Hold: The Alpha Picks dividend portfolio has outperformed some Vanguard ETFs with a 2.12% forward yield.Taiwan Semi ($TSM): Political risk remains, but pricing power is huge. Jensen Huang says, “Pay whatever it takes.”US-China Tensions: Taiwan’s president calls it “frictions between friends,” but keep an eye on the headlines.AMD vs. NVDA: $AMD showing a cup and handle—how does it stack up to $NVDA? See the chart.Which stocks are you buying at a discount to their 52-week highs? Here are 5 to watch.Home Depot ($HD): Missed on earnings, beat on revenue, but confirmed 2025 guidance.What are you buying this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments!📈 What to Watch🏆 Hot Stocks & Trades🔥 Tools & Deals💡 Education Corner🌏 Global & Political Risk📊 Chart of the Day🏅 5 Potential 10-Baggers🗓️ Earnings SpotlightSocial Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM

May 19, 2025 • 42min
US Debt Downgrade, Buffett’s Secret Buys & AI Stock Strategies for 2025 - 5-19 Market Update
Key Themes Moody’s downgrade of US debt and market implicationsGold as a hedge, historical context (2011 downgrade, bull market)Range-bound market thesis and long-term investing oddsBerkshire Hathaway’s secret stock moves & Warren Buffett’s strategyBig week for earnings and tech conferences (NVIDIA, Google, Microsoft, JPMorgan, etc.)AI stocks, strategies, and portfolio construction tipsMarket psychology: don’t panic sell, focus on the future, long-term mindsetSEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 TRENDSPIDER SALE - SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND GET ALL THE TOOLS I USE INCLUDING ALL MY ALGORITHMS AND STRATEGIES, CUSTOM WATCH LISTS AND SCANNERS. TRENDSPIDER SALE - best offer available -https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick Sign up at the top link (use code DSP25 if prompted) Email me at dailystockpick3@gmail.com I'll send you all the algorithms, watchlists and scanners that you see me use each and every day.Social Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Watch this episode on YouTube with video to see how Steve from Seeking Alpha uses the tool to navigate on picking stocks. Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER WITH CHARTS - subscribe at DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM For Spotify (SEO & Engagement Focused)Moody’s Downgrade, Buffett’s Secret Moves, and AI Stock Picks: How to Invest in Uncertain TimesAlternative Spotify Titles:US Debt Downgrade, Buffett’s Secret Buys & AI Stock Strategies for 2025Market Volatility Playbook: Buffett’s Secrets, AI Winners & Gold in 2025

May 16, 2025 • 46min
Buffett Buys and Sells - what the 13F tells us he did - 5-16 Market Update
There's alot in this episode and at the end, I show you a company that's up 44% today and how I would evaluate it. SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 TRENDSPIDER SALE - SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND GET ALL THE TOOLS I USE INCLUDING ALL MY ALGORITHMS AND STRATEGIES, CUSTOM WATCH LISTS AND SCANNERS. 1. HIT 5 stars please - keep the momentum going2. I recorded with Dustin - to be released next week. 3. New Alpha Pick 4. Top Quant stocks and why I love Seeking Alpha Premium5. My trims - $GOOG $CRM $KO6. Berkshire and other hedge funds 13F filings 7. $XOM - strong buy - it goes to $120 8. $CRSP - big news 9. $UNH - crazy - I don't want to buy it yet10. S&P earnings of $300 in 2026 - means we may be range bound11. $BOOT - gap filled - reminds me of $TTD12. $MSFT - it's had a great recovery13. Education - FIRE tips from Humphrey Yang14. 2021 - these were NOT investments 15. How to evaluate a huge moving stock - is it worth buying? TRENDSPIDER SALE - best offer available -https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick Sign up at the top link (use code DSP25 if prompted) Email me at dailystockpick3@gmail.com I'll send you all the algorithms, watchlists and scanners that you see me use each and every day.Social Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Watch this episode on YouTube with video to see how Steve from Seeking Alpha uses the tool to navigate on picking stocks. Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER WITH CHARTS - subscribe at DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM

May 15, 2025 • 50min
Ready for a pullback? It might be time. $FL up 100% and an idea for a squeeze higher - 5-15 Market Update
A pullback here might be healthy. Be prepared. SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 TRENDSPIDER SALE - SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND GET ALL THE TOOLS I USE INCLUDING ALL MY ALGORITHMS AND STRATEGIES, CUSTOM WATCH LISTS AND SCANNERS. 1. Hit 5 stars please!!!!!2. I am not an expert - just a guy with some success 3. Buffett - why did he step down? 4. Fidelity is awesome5. Fear and Greed - why sell now? Why hold? 6. Apple - Tim Cook is in a tough position now 7. My TO DO list includes trimming Walmart - WHY? 8. Alpha Picks sold $GOOG - why I'm not 9. $TTD - another Quant grade upgrade 10. Yearly candles show we have not had a bear market longer than 1 year in over 20 years11. 10 year bond flashing a warning 12. Top Money flow ETF's 13 UNH - chase? 14. AI market 15. $BA - legendary run16. Scans in Trendspider 17. $HOOD - Tom Lee bought it - when am I buying it? 18. $PYPL - something bullish? 19. $FL - huge 100% gain - could have played it well 20. Earnings 21. Education - when to sell 22. A bonus play idea TRENDSPIDER SALE - best offer available -https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick Sign up at the top link (use code DSP25 if prompted) Email me at dailystockpick3@gmail.com I'll send you all the algorithms, watchlists and scanners that you see me use each and every day.Social Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Watch this episode on YouTube with video to see how Steve from Seeking Alpha uses the tool to navigate on picking stocks. Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER WITH CHARTS - subscribe at DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM

May 14, 2025 • 35min
AI is the new Gold - Which companies to invest in NOW - 5-14 Market Update
It's clear - AI is the new oil - new gold - new currency. When Trump tells you to buy - BUY. SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 TRENDSPIDER SALE - SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND GET ALL THE TOOLS I USE INCLUDING ALL MY ALGORITHMS AND STRATEGIES, CUSTOM WATCH LISTS AND SCANNERS. 1. This is my Quant 2. Fear and Greed - where are you? 3. Timeline of events over the last 60 days4. S&P Targets and the multiple 5. I am NOT positive YTD - but the markets are6. Alpha Picks are my top performers in my portfolio 7. Top Strong Buy Quant stocks with short squeeze potential 8. The Watch List - look at the gainers!9. Growth or Value - OR BOTH!10. $DIS11. $UNH12. $GOOG - why it will monetize 13. $NVDA - it's clearly being used as political currency 14. $SMCI - huge potential but I'm still trading it - not owning it15. Crypto - Rat Poison TRENDSPIDER SALE - best offer available -https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick Sign up at the top link (use code DSP25 if prompted) Email me at dailystockpick3@gmail.com I'll send you all the algorithms, watchlists and scanners that you see me use each and every day.Social Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Watch this episode on YouTube with video to see how Steve from Seeking Alpha uses the tool to navigate on picking stocks. Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER WITH CHARTS - subscribe at DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM

May 13, 2025 • 55min
BUY OPPORTUNITIES - SO MANY - Coinbase, Uber, HRTG, NVDA, Tesla - 5-13 Market Update
Back to all time highs? I THINK SO! Plus so many individual stock opportunities. The end of the podcast has the "BUY THE DIP" explanation. SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 TRENDSPIDER SALE - SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND GET ALL THE TOOLS I USE INCLUDING ALL MY ALGORITHMS AND STRATEGIES, CUSTOM WATCH LISTS AND SCANNERS. 1. CPI - good - rate cuts coming - another catalyst2. I will die with $43,000,000 in the bank 3. Cramer literally timed the market bottom - AGAIN4. Market to all time highs again - I think so 5. Alpha Picks sells a stock - why? 6. $HRTG - a crazy under valued insurance play 7. Warrior Trading scan for Trendspider subscribers8. Marjorie Taylor Green bought $RH at the bottom - it's got a gap fill 9. Coinbase10. Uber11. Tesla12 NVIDIA 13. AMZN14 Eli Lilly15. Bitcoin - IBIT 16. We ride $WRD 17. $GCT 18. $UNH - this is a mess! 19. The Trading Desk - GAP FILL 20. Buy the Dip - why and how? TRENDSPIDER SALE - best offer available -https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick Sign up at the top link (use code DSP25 if prompted) Email me at dailystockpick3@gmail.com I'll send you all the algorithms, watchlists and scanners that you see me use each and every day.Social Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Watch this episode on YouTube with video to see how Steve from Seeking Alpha uses the tool to navigate on picking stocks. Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER WITH CHARTS - subscribe at DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM

May 12, 2025 • 51min
BUY STOCKS NOW! - Mag 7 stocks take off - which ones to buy? 5-12 Market update
Huge Education section at the end. Plus so much more. SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 TRENDSPIDER SALE - SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND GET ALL THE TOOLS I USE INCLUDING ALL MY ALGORITHMS AND STRATEGIES, CUSTOM WATCH LISTS AND SCANNERS. 1. Trump said "Buy Stocks" AGAIN - did you listen?2. Liberation Day strategy - You're IN! why? 3. We knew this was coming - were you ready? 4. What stocks to buy - like $ZIM - get a strategy5. Wednesdays have a HUGE win %6. Mag 7 take off7. $NVDA has huge catalysts this week 8. $HIMS will be the winner 9. $LLY is a buy 10. $AAPL - HUGE catalyst 11. $SHOP - added to $QQQ 12. $CRWD - time to trim? 13. EDUCATION SECTION - where do rich people put their cash, learn technical trading and how to find opportunities from a Billionaire! TRENDSPIDER SALE - best offer available -https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick Sign up at the top link (use code DSP25 if prompted) Email me at dailystockpick3@gmail.com I'll send you all the algorithms, watchlists and scanners that you see me use each and every day.Social Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Watch this episode on YouTube with video to see how Steve from Seeking Alpha uses the tool to navigate on picking stocks. Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER WITH CHARTS - subscribe at DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM

May 9, 2025 • 49min
WHEN TO BUY AND SELL - My Best Podcast YET - Plus FREE screeners for EVERYONE - 5-9 Market Update
DON'T MISS THIS ONE! I really think this was my best podcast EVER. I take you through finding stocks with screeners and research to using charts and strategies to find opportunities you can take action on today. SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA SPRING SALE - Get a FREE 7 day trial and a FREE Alpha Pick plus save $30 TRENDSPIDER SALE - SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND GET ALL THE TOOLS I USE INCLUDING ALL MY ALGORITHMS AND STRATEGIES, CUSTOM WATCH LISTS AND SCANNERS. 1. 7000 on the S&P? That's a price target 1 analyst rolled out for 2025 - 23% upside in $VOO. 2. Earnings are going GREAT3. Fear and Greed - we are now in Greed4. Alpha Picks - it's such a great tool 5. Trump Tariffs and China meeting - opportunities 6. $NVDA - why buy now?7. Bitcoin ($IBIT) - Delta Airlines, Boeing all way up in 1 month8. Free Screeners - 1 in Finviz - 1 in Seeking Alpha - find stocks that are ripe to move. 9. Webull - a stock - but also it's a market you WANT a "gamble" outside an investing account - SIGN UP HERE 10. $DAVE - up 40% yesterday11. Software vs. Semis - $SOXX vs. $IGV 12. $MELI13. $CURI - up 201% YTD14. EarningsTRENDSPIDER SALE - best offer available -https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick Sign up at the top link (use code DSP25 if prompted) Email me at dailystockpick3@gmail.com I'll send you all the algorithms, watchlists and scanners that you see me use each and every day.Social Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Watch this episode on YouTube with video to see how Steve from Seeking Alpha uses the tool to navigate on picking stocks. Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER WITH CHARTS - subscribe at DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM

May 8, 2025 • 51min
BUY APPLE AND GOOGLE? S&P is now where it closed on Liberation Day - BUY NOW? 5-8 Market Update
My thoughts on Apple and Google plus some of my sells yesterday. I trimmed my top 5 holdings. SEEKING ALPHA SPRING SALE - Get a FREE 7 day trial and a FREE Alpha Pick plus save $30 TRENDSPIDER SALE - SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND GET ALL THE TOOLS I USE INCLUDING ALL MY ALGORITHMS AND STRATEGIES, CUSTOM WATCH LISTS AND SCANNERS. 1. S&P is back to where it closed on Liberation Day - should you buy now? 2. Fed Decision - nothing 3. Apple and Google - this is a moment4. AI Market - 12 stocks5. $OSCR - a 10 bagger? 6. I sold HIMS for a 20% profit 7. Chip stock catalyst 8. Trade deal announcement 9. I trimmed $MSFT $AAPL $GOOG and $CRWD - why? 10. Opportunities in the Core Portfolio 11. Earnings - $APP killed it $MELI killed it $AXON killed it12. Quantum stocks soar13. 12 rules of technical trading TRENDSPIDER SALE - best offer available -https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick Sign up at the top link (use code DSP25 if prompted) Email me at dailystockpick3@gmail.com I'll send you all the algorithms, watchlists and scanners that you see me use each and every day.Social Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Watch this episode on YouTube with video to see how Steve from Seeking Alpha uses the tool to navigate on picking stocks. Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER WITH CHARTS - subscribe at DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM

May 7, 2025 • 44min
LISTEN TO THIS ONE - Technical Trading - how to get your own custom course FREE - 5-7 Market Update
I go over all the earnings, my $HIMS play, $PLTR and I provide you a guide on moving averages and how you can train yourself on Technical trading. FREE SEEKING ALPHA SPRING SALE - Get a FREE 7 day trial and a FREE Alpha Pick plus save $30 TRENDSPIDER SALE - SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND GET ALL THE TOOLS I USE INCLUDING ALL MY ALGORITHMS AND STRATEGIES, CUSTOM WATCH LISTS AND SCANNERS. 1. My lawn - rate it from 1-10! 2. China talks and Fed meeting - big day3. Trump strategy - SET ALERTS4. VIX crashed - recovery now? 5. AI market - if it can kill you - invest in it6. $HIMS - short squeeze7. $PLTR - double top8. Earnings and what I would pay for stocks - $AMD $SMCI $DIS $NVO $UBER 9. Tonight's earnings - $ARM $APP $MELI $IONQ $CVNA $FTNT $AXON and more 10. EDUCATION - Moving Averages and technical trading - how to create a custom course to teach you11. 6 easy steps to master your trading and investing process TRENDSPIDER SALE - best offer available -https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick Sign up at the top link (use code DSP25 if prompted) Email me at dailystockpick3@gmail.com I'll send you all the algorithms, watchlists and scanners that you see me use each and every day.Social Links and more - https://linktr.ee/dailystockpick SEEKING ALPHA BUNDLE - save over $150 SEEKING ALPHA PREMIUM - my $30 off coupon for a limited time Watch this episode on YouTube with video to see how Steve from Seeking Alpha uses the tool to navigate on picking stocks. Want to beat the S&P? Sign up for Alpha Picks here.FREE NEWSLETTER WITH CHARTS - subscribe at DAILYSTOCKPICK.SUBSTACK.COM