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Chart of the Day: Is Apple Rolling Over?
by David Russell | Mar 4, 2026
Apple has done little for a long time, and some traders may think the tech giant is rolling over.
Trade War Hits Stocks Before Earnings Reports
by David Russell | Oct 13, 2025
Stocks tumbled last week as the trade war against China resumed, but the tune could change as earnings arrive.
Key Things to Know as Gold and Silver Hit New Highs
by David Russell | Oct 9, 2025
Gold and silver have led stocks by a wide margin in 2025. Here are some key trading products to know as the yellow metal crosses $4,000 for the first time and nears the end of its best year in decades.
Market Depth in TradeStation: Navigating Electronic Order Flow
by TradeStation | Oct 9, 2025
Trading has evolved from bustling exchange floors where hand signals and shouting were the norm to fully electronic markets.
Chart of the Day: A Top for Tesla?
by David Russell | Oct 8, 2025
Tesla ended the third quarter on a strong note, but some traders may see risk of the EV maker stalling. The first pattern on today’s chart is the $463 price area. TSLA peaked at that level twice last December before reversing lower. Sellers appeared around the same...
Stocks Set a New Record as Pharma Comes to Life
by David Russell | Oct 6, 2025
Stocks keep setting records as new sectors come to life. Last week, healthcare and pharmaceuticals led the charge.
Small Caps vs Emerging Markets
by David Russell | Oct 2, 2025
Emerging markets are outpacing U.S. small caps by a wide margin.
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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.
Chart of the Day: Apple May Have Peaked
by David Russell | Apr 2, 2025
Apple has tried to bounce recently, but some traders may think the tech giant has peaked. The first pattern on today’s chart is the February low of $225.70. AAPL broke under the level on March 11 and has stayed there since. That may suggest old support is new ... For...
Have Tariffs Ended the AI Trade?
by David Russell | Mar 31, 2025
Stocks are falling again as tariff fears deflate the AI trade and economic sentiment. The S&P 500 has declined in five of the last six weeks, with selling focused on the technology sector and AI names like Super Micro Computer.
Options Alert: Call Buyers Jump Into Kohl’s
by David Russell | Mar 25, 2025
Kohl’s has been falling for years, but yesterday traders looked for a rebound.
Is Alibaba Leaving Silicon Valley in the Dust?
by David Russell | Mar 18, 2025
Officials in Beijing plan to boost stimulus as the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing.




