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Small Caps Lead as Money Shifts to Real Economy
by David Russell | Jan 20, 2026
Small caps are leading as investors focus on real-economy stocks and avoid large growth names.
New Stocks Break Out as Volatility Fades
by David Russell | Sep 11, 2025
New kinds of companies are breaking out as AI transforms the stock market.
Software Company Rallies After Embracing AI
by David Russell | Sep 10, 2025
Unity Software has been coming to life as traders focus on its new AI powers in the world of mobile gaming.
Chart of the Day: Has Coca-Cola Lost its Pop?
by David Russell | Sep 9, 2025
Coca-Cola has gone nowhere for a year, and some traders may see downside risk.
Markets Brace for Inflation as Slowdown Takes Hold
by David Russell | Sep 8, 2025
Investors are hoping for rate cuts, and inflation numbers are the key events to watch this week.
Options Alert: Is This AI Pioneer Broken?
by David Russell | Sep 2, 2025
Super Micro Computer was an early leader in the AI boom, but one options trader could be taking a grim view.
Creating Custom Studies and Strategies with EasyLanguage
by TradeStation | Aug 29, 2025
TradeStation’s EasyLanguage offers a framework to create custom studies and indicators to better analyze market conditions.
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Technology & Communication
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.
Intel Rallies on Sudden Flurry of Bullish News
by David Russell | Feb 19, 2025
After years of being left for dead, Intel is coming to life. The chipmaker jumped 16 percent yesterday, its biggest gain since the 2020. That surge followed its best week (+24 percent) since January 2000, near the peak of the dotcom bubble. The stock is now above its...
Tech: Smaller Names Break Out as the ‘Big 3’ Lag
by David Russell | Feb 4, 2025
Technology is the worst-performing sector this year. A lot of the weakness is at the top, but some smaller names are breaking out. Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA) and Microsoft (MSFT) are the three biggest technology stocks, accounting for more than 40 percent of the...
Option Trader Follows Super Micro’s Slide
by David Russell | Jan 29, 2025
Super Micro Computer has been sliding for almost a year, and one options trader seems to be following the trend.
Option Alert: Can Micron Rebound?
by David Russell | Jan 29, 2025
Micron Technology has struggled along with other chip stocks lately, but one trader is positioning for a rebound. Check out this unusual options activity yesterday: 17,000 July 120 calls were purchased for $3.80. 17,000 July 130 calls were sold for $2.54. Volume was...




