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Stocks Halt as Rates Jump, Trade Fears Return
by David Russell | May 27, 2025
Stocks hit a wall last week as bond yields rose and tariffs worries returned.
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...
Check Out This Key Level Morgan Stanley Is Holding: Technical Analysis
by David Russell | Apr 5, 2021
Financials are the second-best performing sector in 2021. Now one of the biggest names has pulled back to hold some key levels: Morgan Stanley (MS). MS dipped on the Archegos implosion last week, but reportedly faces no significant losses. That brought MS down to its...
Crypto Futures Are in Contango, Creating Potential Opportunities for Savvy Traders
by David Russell | Apr 1, 2021
Cryptocurrencies may be new financial assets. But that's not keeping some savvy traders from using one of the oldest strategies in the book: "cash and carry" income plays. Bitcoin futures currently trade at a premium to the underlying price. For instance, CME's June...
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Taper Tantrum? High Multiple Growth Stocks Take a Hit Before the Big Fed Meeting
by David Russell | Dec 15, 2021
High-multiple growth names crumbled again yesterday as investors brace for tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. Using TradeStation's extensive library of fundamental and technical data, we compared S&P 500 members that fell at least 1 percent on...




