Market Insights
Opportunity knocks for those with trading in their DNA.
Curiosity creates opportunity. Insights create strategy. Born traders create their destiny.
Stocks
Options
Futures
How Have Markets Reacted to the Latest Inflation Report?
by David Russell | Jan 19, 2026
Inflation was slightly lower than expected last week, having a minor impact on trading. How could traders have reacted to the news?
Is Futures Trading Right For Me? Five Things You Should Know
by TradeStation | Aug 25, 2025
What are futures? Futures contracts obligate the buyer to purchase or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date. While this is the core definition, it’s important to note that most futures traders do not intend to take physical...
Money Shifts from Megacaps as Powell Turns Dovish
by David Russell | Aug 25, 2025
Investors are pivoting away from megacaps, positioning for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
TradeStation TITAN X Is Coming Soon
by David Russell | Aug 22, 2025
TradeStation is rolling out TITAN X, the next generation of our award-winning platform.
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.
Mastering Breakout and Fade Trades in TradeStation’s Matrix
by TradeStation | Aug 19, 2025
Managing multiple trades in fast-paced markets requires agility, precision, and the right trading tools.
Top Stocks for Options Trading
Technology & Communication
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.
Chips Push Higher Before Big Tech Earnings
by David Russell | Jan 22, 2025
Fourth-quarter earnings season has begun. Financials were the first major sector to report and the agenda will soon turn to large technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these major growth stocks. It...
Options Alert: Trader May See a Top in AI Stock
by David Russell | Jan 9, 2025
C3.ai rallied in late 2024 on a mix of bullish news, but some options traders may think the AI software company is done going up. Check out this large transaction that appeared about 55 minutes after the opening bell on Wednesday: 19,152 January 36 calls were sold for...
Nvidia Calls Get Active as AI Goes Mainstream
by David Russell | Jan 7, 2025
Options traders flocked to Nvidia yesterday ahead of a potentially key week for the AI giant. Volume surged in short-dated weekly calls expiring this Friday, which suggests investors are looking for a quick move. Here were some of the busiest contracts: More than...
Is Big Tech Starting 2025 With Bullish Signals?
by David Russell | Jan 6, 2025
The Nasdaq-100 may be confirming a breakout as the New Year begins with more strength in AI. The tech-heavy index probed below 21,000 last week before reversing higher. That pullback included tests under its October high, December low and 50-day moving average....





