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Is Goldilocks Pushing Out the Bears?
Volatility is waning as inflation moderates and stocks drift higher.
Bullish or Bearish, Growth or Value: This Video Explains How to Keep Up with Any Market
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...
Bears Tried to Sink the Semiconductor Index and Failed: Chart Study
Chip stocks have lagged along with the broader technology sector. But just when you think they're dead, they have a session like yesterday. Notice how the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index opened 2.2 percent below its close the previous session. Also notice how quickly...
Options Trade Explained: Deciphering the Large Bullish Activity in a Global Oil Giant
Someone is targeting a breakout in oil giant BP with a carefully crafted options strategy. Transactions occurred simultaneously around 12 p.m. ET in the July 23 puts and the July 29 calls. Large blocks of similar size occurred at the same time, spaced out over 20...
Bears Could Be Targeting the U.S. Dollar Again. Check Out Today’s Technical Analysis
The U.S. Dollar has been stabilizing all year, but now the bears may be returning to their old hunting ground. Several features have appeared on the greenback's chart, and none of them are bullish . First, consider the rising trendline running from the low of January...
May Is Bringing a Wave of Good News About the Coronavirus Pandemic
From falling cases to fewer social restrictions, there's all kinds of good news about coronavirus this month. While the pandemic has been easing since winter, several positive trends now appear to be accelerating. It could be especially important as summer begins...
Charting Silver: Is It Groundhog Day for the White Metal?
Silver began a monster rally about a year ago. Now the technicals could be lining up similarly. First, consider how XAGUSD dumped after hitting resistance at its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) in late March. Prices quickly stabilized and then entered a period of...
Technology & Communication
After Getting Cut in Half, An Options Trader Thinks this Social Media Giant May Have Bottomed
Social-media giant Meta Platforms has gotten cut in half, and now one big investor seems to think it will stabilize. Check out the unusual options activity detected in the company formerly known as Facebook (FB) yesterday: A trader sold 16,500 8-April 200 puts for...