I plan to set a stop loss for my short position on $Intel(INTC.US) between 60-65. Based on the current trend, even though the stock price has already priced in the better-than-expected earnings report, I really don't want to bet on a post-earnings drop; there are too many uncertainties.

The current trend suggests most capital believes this earnings report will be very good. In this scenario, after the earnings are announced, it would be a case of 'buy the rumor, sell the news,' leading to a drop. But there's also the possibility of another rise because as the yield rate of A18 stabilizes and gradually improves, it could lead to an even better next quarter.

If my current understanding is correct, and if the earnings report shows steadily improving yield rates, in the next quarter's report, it could potentially hit new highs again. Driven by expectations and burning sentiment, the market will inevitably price in the future expectation of turning losses into profits.

In any market, we lack the initiative in controlling the narrative, while capital has it.

I want to say 'sorry' to the bros who were affected by my short position in the past few days.