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Chart of the Day: Apple May Have Peaked

Chart of the Day: Apple May Have Peaked

Apple has tried to bounce recently, but some traders may think the tech giant has peaked. The first pattern on today’s chart is the February low of $225.70. AAPL broke under the level on March 11 and has stayed there since. That may suggest old support is new ... For...

Have Tariffs Ended the AI Trade?

Have Tariffs Ended the AI Trade?

Stocks are falling again as tariff fears deflate the AI trade and economic sentiment. The S&P 500 has declined in five of the last six weeks, with selling focused on the technology sector and AI names like Super Micro Computer.

Gloom Goes Mainstream: Has Support Become Resistance?

Gloom Goes Mainstream: Has Support Become Resistance?

Downloads are available here. 4-chart index workspace is here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 3/31. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 stalls at 21-day EMA, January low Has old support become...

How Can AI Help Traders and Investors?

How Can AI Help Traders and Investors?

Artificial intelligence has been a dominant theme in the stock market for the last two years. Today we'll consider some ways it can potentially help you in your trading. We looked at three large language models for their ability to help traders and investors: ChatGPT...

Stocks Try to Stabilize Amid Major Uncertainty

Stocks Try to Stabilize Amid Major Uncertainty

Stocks are trying to stabilize amid major uncertainty about tariffs and the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.5 percent between Friday, March 14, and Friday, March 21. It was the first gain in five weeks. Negative headlines on tariffs and government policy continued....

Customization is Key: Loading Options Chains and Building Spreads

Customization is Key: Loading Options Chains and Building Spreads

Building options spreads requires precision, not guess work. Learn how OptionStation® Pro may help you tailor strategies with improved accuracy.  OptionStation® Pro, part of TradeStation's award-winning desktop suite, offers a comprehensive platform for options...

Are Energy Stocks Taking Leadership?

Are Energy Stocks Taking Leadership?

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 3/24. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 stalls below 5700 Has Nov. 4-5 range (election) gone from support to resistance? Another...

Micro Futures on Wheat, Corn, Soybean Products

Micro Futures on Wheat, Corn, Soybean Products

TradeStation just widened its offering of futures products with micro contracts on key agricultural products. Micros are now available on corn, wheat, soybeans, soybean oil and soybean meal. The micros, recently launched by CME, are one-tenth the size of standard...