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Chart of the Day: Best Buy’s Lower Highs
by David Russell | Jul 16, 2025
Best Buy fell sharply on “Liberation Day.” Now, after a modest rebound, some traders may see further downside risk.
How Much Will it Move? Learn to Use Average True Range on TradeStation’s Award-Winning Platform
by William Owens | Oct 13, 2021
How much are stock prices likely to move? You might want to consider using Average True Range (ATR), a popular technical indicator. ATR computes a measure of volatility by considering the entire range of a symbol's price range over a given period. It began in the...
An Electrifying Future? Carmakers Fly Amid Pent-up Demand and Zero-Emission Plans
by David Russell | Oct 13, 2021
The stock market has tumbled since Labor Day, but automakers are bucking the bearish trend. General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor (F) have gained 20 percent since the end of August, while Tesla (TSLA) is up 10 percent. In contrast, the broader S&P 500 has lost almost...
This Food Delivery Stock Has Pulled Back: Chart of the Day
by David Russell | Oct 13, 2021
DoorDash has fought its way higher since the spring on signs of widening adoption. Now the delivery company may be presenting an opportunity after a pullback. Two important things appear on the chart this week. First, DASH tested and held ... For more,...
Tesla, Plug Power, Nio: Here Are Some Major Electric Vehicle Stocks for Options Traders
by David Russell | Oct 13, 2021
Automaker stocks like General Motors and Ford Motor have jumped in the last month as they shift toward electric vehicles. Many other stocks, including Tesla, are completely focused on electric vehicles. Below is a list of actively traded EV companies, especially those...
Southwest Has Record Put Volume as Option Traders React to Mass Cancellations
by David Russell | Oct 12, 2021
Southwest Airlines didn't just plummet yesterday after canceling thousands of flights. It also set a record in the options market. More than 81,000 put contracts traded in the airline on Monday. That was the most in over 25 years of history tracked by TradeStation,...
Stocks Rebound as Inflation Drives Investors Back to Energy and Value Plays
by David Russell | Oct 11, 2021
Stocks rebounded last week as the U.S. skirted a debt crisis and investors returned to value stocks like energy and financials. The S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent between Friday, October 1, and Friday, October 4. It was the biggest gain since late August. Most of the...
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Chart of the Day: Chinese Electric Car Stock Rallies and Pulls Back
by David Russell | Jul 28, 2022
Most Chinese stocks remain well below their 52-week highs, but not Li Auto. Let's consider some of the patterns on the Beijing-based maker of electric cars and SUVs. First you have the level around $33. It was the opening price on December 3 when news of Didi's...
In search of millennial melt-ups: Sprint
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2018
Last week we reviewed a couple of "millennial melt-up" stocks. We're continuing today with a name many younger adults likely know well: Sprint (S). Remember, the goal is to find stocks trading for less than $10. They need to be easily recognizable for investors who...
Guess who’s raiding the medicine chest
by David Russell | Jun 28, 2018
News reports have seen it coming for months, but now it's official: Amazon.com (AMZN) is attacking drug distributors. AMZN announced the purchase of closely held PillPack. The smaller company caters to patients who routinely take large numbers of medicines, like for...
Bulls pivot back to energy: Midweek sector check
by David Russell | Jun 27, 2018
The S&P 500 is bouncing at its 50-day moving average as the market drifts into the dog days of summer. Here's a breakdown of the best- and worst-performing industries so far this week. Winners: Energy is surging with life as crude oil (@CL) rallies to a new...
In search of millennial melt-ups: Fitbit
by David Russell | Jun 21, 2018
Earlier this week we highlighted GoPro (GPRO) as a "millennial melt-up" stock. Today's name is Fitbit (FIT). Before discussing FIT, here's what we're looking for: Stocks under $10 that younger investors can afford. Companies that younger investors would recognize. No...



