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Is Goldilocks Pushing Out the Bears?
Volatility is waning as inflation moderates and stocks drift higher.
Memory Chip Maker Holds Key Level as Market Rebounds: Chart of the Day
This week was cut short by Independence Day. That makes it a good time to view Micron Technology (MU), which seems to have the spirit of 76. The memory-chip maker had a false breakdown below that level on January 27. It quickly rebounded and returned to test $76 three...
Eurex Micro Futures Are Now Available on TradeStation
You don't have to fly to Frankfurt this summer to trade the European markets. Eurex has recently introduced new micro futures contracts on major international benchmarks like the German Dax and Euro STOXX 50 index. The new Eurex products join micros on CME products...
This Retailer Keeps Reinventing Itself. Can you Guess July’s Mystery Stock?
The last year has been the worst of times for traditional retailers, but also the best of times. That's especially true for a company like today's mystery stock. It rose 94 percent between December 31 and June 30, making it No. 3 performer in the S&P 500 during...
Is Energy’s Long-Term Downtrend Resuming?
Energy stocks have rallied since November, but signs of exhaustion could be appearing. The SPDR Energy ETF (XLE) fell more than 3 percent today and is the market's worst-performing sector fund in the last two weeks. The selling comes despite crude oil prices hitting a...
Amazon.com Could Be Preparing for a Breakout: Technical Analysis
Amazon.com has consolidated since last August. Now it may be ready for a breakout, especially with the Nasdaq leading again. Friday’s close of $3,510.98 was AMZN’s second-highest close ever. It was also the highest close since September 2, a potential sign of...
Prices Have Been Rising. Here’s Why it Might Be Good for the Stock Market
Spiking lumber prices had everyone scared of inflation earlier this year. But now the trend could be turning into a big positive for the stock market. Two important things have happened since the big scare in early May: Major commodities including lumber, corn and...
Technology & Communication
Chart of the Day: Is Tesla Going into Reverse After a Sharp Rally?
Tesla had a sharp rally in late March, but now there could be evidence of sellers taking the wheel. The first major pattern on today's chart is the trendline running along the peaks of November 4, January 4 and April 5. Each time prices have approached with a bang,...