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Attention May Shift to Nvidia’s AI Event, Fed Meeting

Attention May Shift to Nvidia’s AI Event, Fed Meeting

Downloads are available here. ADR list is available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 3/17. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 stabilizes at 10 percent correction. Prices fell 6.6 percent...

Options Alert: Bullish Activity in Food Giant?

Options Alert: Bullish Activity in Food Giant?

Most stocks have been falling, but options traders could be looking for a rally in Kraft Heinz. This unusual activity was detected yesterday in the owner of brands like Oscar Meyer and Jell-O: 13,000 March 33 calls were purchased for $0.68. 13,000 March 31 puts were...

Volatility Swamps Wall Street as Traders Go Global

Volatility Swamps Wall Street as Traders Go Global

U.S. stocks are swamped in volatility as money streams to Europe and China. The S&P 500 dropped 3.1 percent last week and the Nasdaq-100 tumbled 3.5 percent. It was the third straight decline for both indexes. Global stocks, on the other hand, rallied as the U.S....

Understanding the Basics of Algorithmic Trading

Understanding the Basics of Algorithmic Trading

Summary Algorithmic trading uses computer programs to automatically place trades based on predefined instructions, aiming to allow trading at speeds impossible for humans Algo trading offers potential advantages like speed, accuracy, and backtesting abilities, but has...

Chart of the Day: Schlumberger Has Been Sliding

Chart of the Day: Schlumberger Has Been Sliding

Schlumberger has been sliding for more than a year, and some traders may see further downside risk. The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of higher lows between mid-December and early January. The oilfield-services company dipped below ... For more,...

How Volatility Spreads and How It Impacts Futures

How Volatility Spreads and How It Impacts Futures

Markets are making big moves as investors and traders consider the impact of tariffs. This article will cover some key points about increased volatility. First, volatility measures stock movement. It shows annualized price changes based on a defined period (like the...

End of AI Boom? Tech Crumbles as Value Gains

End of AI Boom? Tech Crumbles as Value Gains

Tech is reeling as investors unload AI stocks and worry about the economy. The S&P 500 slid 1 percent between Friday, February 21, and Friday, February 28. It was the fourth decline in the last five weeks, bringing the index back to levels last seen in...

Tesla Fades as Chinese EV Stocks Jump

Tesla Fades as Chinese EV Stocks Jump

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 3/3. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 crumbles under 21-day EMA, 50-day MA Short-term indicators turn negative: MACD, RSI, 9-day...

Options Alert: Nvidia Reports Earnings Tonight

Options Alert: Nvidia Reports Earnings Tonight

Nvidia reports earnings this afternoon, which could trigger countless trades across the options market. The AI chip giant is the second-busiest options underlier, trailing only the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). That can help traders position for upside, downside or...