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Platinum Makes a Big Move On Chinese Demand
by David Russell | May 21, 2025
Precious metals like gold have been rallying, and yesterday buyers turned to platinum.
Small Cap Index Is Holding a Potentially Key Level: Chart Study
by David Russell | Apr 9, 2021
The Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) had a strong move coming out of the vaccine news in November. It’s been consolidating for the last two months and now may be ready to continue higher. The main thing jumping out of today's chart is the 50-day moving average. IWM tested it in...
Dead Cat Bounce or Deep Value? Can You Guess April’s Mystery Stock?
by David Russell | Apr 8, 2021
2021 has been a year of surprises, with many forgotten old stocks leading the market higher. This month's mystery stock is major example of that trend. It's up 38 percent on the year, more than quadruple the gain the S&P 500. This firm is also the top-performing...
Is Tesla Overvalued? Check Out These Stunning Comparisons to GM and Ford
by David Russell | Apr 8, 2021
Tesla is one of the most actively traded stocks in the market. It's one of the most expensive by various measures. Is it overvalued? This article will address the question by comparing Elon Musk's company with other major car makers. It will use common financial...
Another Healthy Pullback in Energy ETF?
by David Russell | Apr 7, 2021
Energy is the strongest sector this year, but is down in the last month. Is it time to buy the pullback? This chart of the SPDR Energy ETF (XLE) has some interesting patterns. First are the candlesticks from March 23 and 25: an inverted hammer and then a normal...
Ethereum Builds Support Above $2,000 as Altcoins Gain Traction: Chart Study
by David Russell | Apr 6, 2021
The crypto market just passed $2 trillion of market cap thanks to a broad rally in altcoins. Now the top altcoin, Ethereum, may be poised for a move to new highs. The most important feature on ETHUSD’s chart is its breakout above the February high around $2,000,...
Semiconductors Are Breaking Out. Here Are the Top Stocks For Options Traders
by David Russell | Apr 6, 2021
Semiconductor stocks are breaking out amid a global shortage of microchips. Let's take a closer look at an industry that's crushing the market, even with the broader technology sector lagging. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index ($SOX) has risen 18 percent so far...
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Options Alert: Giant Neutral Strategy Targets Intel Following Sharp Drop
by David Russell | Feb 1, 2022
Intel's been dropping for nine months, but one big options trader is looking for the semiconductor giant to stabilize. This large transaction involving short calls and short puts occurred yesterday as INTC tried to hold its lowest level in over a year: 30,000 March 50...




