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Options Action: Calls Surge in Brazilian Oil Driller
by David Russell | Mar 12, 2026
Petrobras has been rallying, and options traders could to be following the move.
Are Brighter Spirits Lifting Risk Appetite?
by David Russell | Dec 8, 2025
Risk appetite may be increasing in the stock market as sentiment shows signs of improving.
‘Main Street’ Rebounds as AI Pauses
by David Russell | Dec 4, 2025
Airlines, banks, retailers and metals are coming to life as AI megacaps pause.
Take Charge of Your Portfolio with TradeStation HUB
by TradeStation | Dec 4, 2025
Trading is dynamic. You need tools built to keep you in control. HUB lets you adjust positions, manage orders, and react to market shifts from a single, streamlined view.
Traders Face Choices After Pullbacks in Big Tech
by David Russell | Dec 3, 2025
Tesla, Nvidia and Palantir may be stabilizing after a bout of volatility, and active traders face big choices.
Diagonal Spread: How it Works & How to Use it
by TradeStation | Dec 3, 2025
Balancing directional bias with premium collection isn't always straightforward, even for the most dedicated options traders. Diagonal spreads stand out as a sophisticated strategy that might allow you to potentially profit from time decay, volatility shifts, and...
Chart of the Day: Apple May Be Accelerating
by David Russell | Dec 2, 2025
Apple spent November quietly consolidating, and it may be accelerating in December.
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How Have Tech Stocks Traded Since Earnings?
by David Russell | Feb 13, 2026
Most technology companies have reported earnings, and prices are down.
Chart of the Day: Is the AI Trade Done for Now?
by David Russell | Aug 20, 2025
AI has been a dominant theme for months, but some traders may think the robots are getting tired.
Powell Speaks Soon: Here Are 3 Ways to Hedge Gains
by David Russell | Aug 20, 2025
Federal Reserve news this week could trigger volatility. This article will consider three potential hedging strategies before the events.
Apple’s Big Week Drove the Nasdaq to Records
by David Russell | Aug 11, 2025
Apple just had one of its best weeks ever, driving the Nasdaq to new record highs.
Big Tech Earnings Begin Tonight
by David Russell | Jul 23, 2025
Second-quarter earnings season has begun with technology leading the stock market to new highs. Companies like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia (NVDA) have rallied more than 15 percent in the last month as investors look for more AI growth. Most of these major...




