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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?
From Apple to Twitter, Several Major Tech Stocks Are Bouncing at This Key Line
by David Russell | May 25, 2021
Growth stocks have lagged for months as investors focus on "value" trades like energy and financials. But now some major names like Apple and Twitter are bouncing at a key level. The table below lists 15 prominent technology companies that have recently tested their...
Zero Commission Options Trading With a High-Powered Mobile App: Aries and TradeStation Unite
by David Russell | May 25, 2021
The past year has seen huge strides in technology. Now one of the most exciting breakthroughs is available on your iPhone or Android device: the Aries mobile trading app. Tesla (TSL)A options on Aries. Notice the button-based controls. Aries is a brand-new platform...
Most Recent Technology IPOs Have Struggled, But This Stock Is Breaking Out
by David Russell | May 24, 2021
Most high-profile tech IPOs from the past year have struggled – but not Roblox. The maker of virtual-reality software ended last week at a new all-time high. Its chart also pulled off some interesting feats. First, it broke the descending trendline running along......
The Nasdaq Bounced Last Week as Reopening Stocks Faded
by David Russell | May 24, 2021
Nasdaq stocks bounced last week as investors shifted away from reopening plays like energy. The Nasdaq-100 rose 0.1 percent between Friday, May 14, and Friday, May 21 -- the only major index to rise last week. It was the first time that the Nasdaq-100 gained while the...
Energy Stocks Could Be Facing Long Term Resistance
by David Russell | May 21, 2021
Energy stocks have led the market this year as investors looked for travel to resume after last year's lockdowns. But now the sector could be sitting at long-term resistance as potential negatives mount. The chart below shows the SPDR Energy ETF (XLE) with weekly...
Bullish or Bearish, Growth or Value: This Video Explains How to Keep Up with Any Market
by David Russell | May 21, 2021
Sentiment often shifts in the stock market as investors assess changes in the economy and business. There are several ways to assess conditions with TradeStation's award-winning platform. This video explains how tools like RadarScreen can be fine-tuned for analyzing...
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Options Alert: Call Buyer Gives Chinese Tech Stock More Time for a Potential Move
by David Russell | Mar 22, 2022
Chinese technology stocks jumped last week, and one big options trader is targeting a former high flier. Check out this unusual options activity in Shanghai-based e-commerce company Pinduoduo (PDD): A block of 15,000 April 50 calls was sold for $1.67 against open...





