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Chipmaker Breakout or Oil Shock?
by David Russell | Apr 13, 2026
Chipmakers are trying to break out as investors brace for a potential oil shock.
Bull put spread execution: from strike selection to fill
by TradeStation | Apr 13, 2026
The setup was on point. The execution wasn’t. The chart’s clean. Support held twice at $147. IV percentile is sitting at 42, rich enough to sell premium. You’ve got a bullish thesis on this name, and the 30-delta put is paying $1.80 with 38 days to expiration. You...
Trade with TITAN X: A Streamlined Options Experience Built for Strategy
by TradeStation | Apr 10, 2026
Discover how TradeStation’s TITAN X simplifies options trading with a fast, intuitive interface
built for strategy-focused traders. From analyzing setups to executing a bull call spread,
learn how to analyze risk, customize trades, and manage positions with precision.
A capital-efficient approach to understanding the poor man’s covered call strategy
by TradeStation | Apr 7, 2026
You're running the covered call playbook. You've read the thesis. You know the math. You sell calls against long stock, collect premium every cycle, reduce your cost basis, and compound the yield over time. It can work. But there’s a problem. You're looking at a stock...
Is the Clock Ticking With Hormuz Still Closed?
by David Russell | Apr 6, 2026
Stocks face big tests as investors watch for signs of the Hormuz crisis improving.
Chart of the Day: Is Transocean Trending Higher?
by David Russell | Apr 1, 2026
Transocean began the year with a steady rally. Now, after a brief period of consolidation, some traders may expect further gains.
Get paid to wait: the cash-secured put strategy your platform can’t handle
by TradeStation | Mar 31, 2026
You’ve done the work. You’ve identified a stock you want to own. You know the sector. You know the fundamentals. You’ve drawn the support levels on the chart and you know exactly where you’d pull the trigger on a buy. But you’re not buying at the market price. You’re...
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Chipmaker Breakout or Oil Shock?
by David Russell | Apr 13, 2026
Chipmakers are trying to break out as investors brace for a potential oil shock.
AI Stock ‘Stays Cool’ as Iran War Rages
by David Russell | Mar 25, 2026
Vertiv has been a quiet beneficiary of the AI boom and now it’s getting noticed.
Massive Volatility as Trump Signals De-Escalation
by David Russell | Mar 23, 2026
Stocks are whipsawing after the White House suggested it may de-escalate the Iran war.
Can Semiconductor Stocks Withstand an Oil Shock?
by David Russell | Mar 9, 2026
Semiconductors have led stocks higher since the AI rally began, but they may face new risks as oil prices jump.
Options Alert: Why Puts Surged in Warner Bros.
by David Russell | Mar 5, 2026
After a long bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, one big options trader is looking for the current deal to go through.





