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Stocks Snooze Into Big Events Despite New Tariffs
by David Russell | Jul 14, 2025
Stocks have been snoozing, but that might change with potentially big news coming soon.
Ethereum Holds $4,000 and the Trendline: Chart of the Day
by David Russell | Nov 23, 2021
Ethereum has been pulling back since mid-November, potentially creating opportunities for traders. The first pattern on today’s chart is the trendline starting on July 20 and running along the lows of late September. Notice how ETHUSD initially tested that line on...
Olaplex and On: Recent IPOs Pull Back After Their Debut Quarterly Reports
by David Russell | Nov 23, 2021
The IPO market is setting new records as 2021 nears and end. Today we'll review some recent deals, including three companies that issued results for the first time. On Holding (ONON) is one of the biggest movers in recent weeks. The Zurich-based sneaker company went...
Nasdaq Leads Stocks to New Highs as ‘Goldilocks’ Returns
by David Russell | Nov 22, 2021
Stocks rebounded last week, led by the Nasdaq-100, as "Goldilocks" conditions return. The S&P 500 rose 0.7 percent between Friday, November 12, and Friday, November 19. However the big move came from the Nasdaq-100, which gained 2.5 percent as semiconductors and...
Options Alert: Call Buyers Take the Wheel At Apple On Report of Self-Driving Electric Vehicle
by David Russell | Nov 19, 2021
Apple could launch a self-driving electric car in 2025, and options traders are loving it. Nearly 3.2 million calls traded in the iPhone maker yesterday, the highest total in 14 months. The volume focused heavily on short-term weekly contracts expiring today: More...
What’s Going On With Cryptocurrencies After Bitcoin’s Selloff This Week?
by David Russell | Nov 17, 2021
Bitcoin is having its worst week in almost two months. Is this the end of the rally, or just a dip along the way? While no one can know the answer to that question, we can take a step back to look at the big picture. Below are some charts and indicators cryptocurrency...
Holiday Shopping? Check Out These Key Facts About the Retail Sector
by David Russell | Nov 17, 2021
Retail stocks are jumping this week as stores rebound from last year's shutdowns. The industry has been overlooked for years as investors focused on technology stocks and e-commerce. However some of the headwinds are potentially fading as the country reopens. Below...
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Chart of the Day: Does Tesla Need to Recharge its Batteries?
by David Russell | Aug 18, 2022
Tesla rallied more than 50 percent from its lows of the year through earlier this week. But now it may be running out of juice. The main pattern on today's chart is the price area around $939. It was the opening price on May 5 before TSLA knifed under its 200-day...
Strong Results Keep Flowing: Earnings This Week
by David Russell | Aug 9, 2018
As earnings season marches on, investors remain happy with results. Most of the big companies that have reported in the last week beat estimates, including some well-known retail and media names. Take Dish Network (DISH) for instance. The satellite-TV company...
Big Moves in Small Tech
by David Russell | Aug 9, 2018
Lots of attention obviously focuses on the biggest stocks, but results from smaller companies have been arguably better this earnings season. This post will review some of those lesser-known names, especially in the e-commerce space. A big one is Match (MTCH). The...
Are Buyers Returning to This Forgotten Corner of Tech?
by David Russell | Aug 8, 2018
Disclosure: This post is intended for educational purposes only and isn't intended as a trade recommendation. Most traders love technology stocks. Did you know that a long-forgotten group in the space is ripping higher this month? We're talking about fiber optics....
How to Manage Risk in a Teetering Giant: Options Recap
by David Russell | Aug 7, 2018
Disclosure: This post is intended for educational purposes only. Options may not be suitable for all investors. What happens if you want to own a stock but are worried about short-term volatility? Use options -- that seemed to be the answer from a big investor...





