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Can Semiconductor Stocks Withstand an Oil Shock?
Semiconductors have led stocks higher since the AI rally began, but they may face new risks as oil prices jump.
Has the Market Gotten Stuck After a 6-Month Run?
Stocks are moving sideways as investors wait for news on tariffs, the economy and earnings.
Earnings and Jerome Powell Suppress Volatility
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 holds: 21-day exponential moving average (EMA) September 26 weekly close of 6,644 Follows holding September 17 low of 6,551 Monday, Tuesday,...
Trade War Hits Stocks Before Earnings Reports
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
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
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?
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...
Technology & Communication
Small Caps Lead as Money Shifts to Real Economy
Small caps are leading as investors focus on real-economy stocks and avoid large growth names.
Chart of the Day: Apple May Have Peaked
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?
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
Kohl’s has been falling for years, but yesterday traders looked for a rebound.
Is Alibaba Leaving Silicon Valley in the Dust?
Officials in Beijing plan to boost stimulus as the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing.