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Oil and War Are Not the Only Stories in the Market
by David Russell | Jun 23, 2025
Is a crypto revolution taking place as attention focuses on war in the Middle East?
The Weak Dollar Trade Is Coming Back, Thanks to Jerome Powell and a Slowing Economy
by David Russell | Jul 29, 2021
A "weak dollar" trade may be returning, thanks to the Jerome Powell and a slowing economy. That would favor favor commodities and global stocks. The Federal Reserve kept its super-easy monetary policy -- low interest rates and asset purchases -- in place yesterday....
Energy Stocks Could Be Hugely Oversold, According to This Chart
by David Russell | Jul 29, 2021
Energy is the top performing sector this year, despite two months of weakness. It now appears hugely oversold in comparison with crude oil prices. The first chart shows the ratio of the SPDR Energy ETF (XLE) against crude oil prices. Notice how the current ratio is...
Interested in Cryptocurrencies? Here’s A Guide to Key Symbols Associated with the Space
by David Russell | Jul 28, 2021
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have rallied in the last week, following several months of weakness. Investors interested in the asset class have several ways to gain exposure. Retail investors looking to participate in the crypto market have these...
Customize Without Coding: Make the Most of TradeStation With This Free Educational Video
by William Owens | Jul 28, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XtEsARP0NQ TradeStation is famous for its broad versatility and the ability to program in EasyLanguage. But did you know that a wide range of adjustments and customizations can be accomplished without learning a single line of code?...
This Key Part of the Technology Sector Could Be Flashing Warning Signs: Chart of the Day
by David Russell | Jul 27, 2021
Semiconductors have been a key pillar of the S&P 500’s advance since 2016, and now they may be flashing a warning signal for the overall market. This chart of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index shows how gains have been slowing all year. Prices have squeezed...
Bitcoin Ripped Higher Amid Growing Signs That Cryptocurrencies May Have Bottomed
by David Russell | Jul 27, 2021
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum ripped higher yesterday. After months of weakness, there could be reasons to be optimistic on the market. This article will consider several key points about Bitcoin and Ethereum. It's not intended as a recommendation, but as...
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Special Report for the Tech Correction: An Investor’s Guide to Semiconductor Stocks
by David Russell | Jun 8, 2022
Few industries are more essential to the modern economy than semiconductors. This article will review key companies in the group, which has pulled back significantly during this year's selloff in technology. From their earliest use in computers and the space program,...



