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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.
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.
Is a Santa Rally Coming After Bears Retreat?
by David Russell | Dec 1, 2025
Some investors may see potential for a “Santa rally” after stocks recovered from a sharp pullback last month.
Updated Mobile App: A Big Win for Options Traders?
by David Russell | Nov 21, 2025
TradeStation has updated its mobile app to to help users trade, manage and monitor options more easily. The new functionality is especially powerful for complex, multileg strategies.
Suddenly There’s a New Megacap Leader
by David Russell | Nov 20, 2025
A series of positive catalysts have lifted the Internet giant in recent months.
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Nvidia Stands Its Ground. Is the AI Trade Back?
by David Russell | Mar 3, 2026
Stocks fell early Monday on worries about the Middle East, but the real action might have been in Nvidia. The AI chip giant opened lower along with the broader market, doing two key things. First, it touched its lower Keltner Channel. (That's a technical indicator...
From Terror to Bliss: A 6-Month Rollercoaster Ends
by David Russell | Jul 1, 2025
Stocks have ended a dramatic and emotional first half of the year, with emotions ranging from terror to bliss.
Oil and War Are Not the Only Stories in the Market
by David Russell | Jun 23, 2025
Is a crypto revolution taking place as attention focuses on war in the Middle East?
Cisco Is Pushing a Generational High
by David Russell | Jun 17, 2025
Cisco Systems has climbed as AI investment helps power growth, and some traders may think the move will continue.
Product Breakthrough? Intel’s Call Activity Surges
by David Russell | Jun 11, 2025
Intel is surging on signs of a product breakthrough, and options traders are piling in.





