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Analyzing Markets with Advanced Charting on TITAN X
by TradeStation | Mar 27, 2026
Learn to use technical studies, customizable charting tools, and drawing features in TITAN X.
Trade War Hits Stocks Before Earnings Reports
by David Russell | Oct 13, 2025
Stocks tumbled last week as the trade war against China resumed, but the tune could change as earnings arrive.
Key Things to Know as Gold and Silver Hit New Highs
by David Russell | Oct 9, 2025
Gold and silver have led stocks by a wide margin in 2025. Here are some key trading products to know as the yellow metal crosses $4,000 for the first time and nears the end of its best year in decades.
Market Depth in TradeStation: Navigating Electronic Order Flow
by TradeStation | Oct 9, 2025
Trading has evolved from bustling exchange floors where hand signals and shouting were the norm to fully electronic markets.
Chart of the Day: A Top for Tesla?
by David Russell | Oct 8, 2025
Tesla ended the third quarter on a strong note, but some traders may see risk of the EV maker stalling. The first pattern on today’s chart is the $463 price area. TSLA peaked at that level twice last December before reversing lower. Sellers appeared around the same...
Stocks Set a New Record as Pharma Comes to Life
by David Russell | Oct 6, 2025
Stocks keep setting records as new sectors come to life. Last week, healthcare and pharmaceuticals led the charge.
Small Caps vs Emerging Markets
by David Russell | Oct 2, 2025
Emerging markets are outpacing U.S. small caps by a wide margin.
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Technology & Communication
Options Alert: Puts Are Surging in Blue Owl
by David Russell | Feb 6, 2026
Blue Owl Capital has been skidding lower, and options traders could see more downside risk.
Is Alibaba Leaving Silicon Valley in the Dust?
by David Russell | Mar 18, 2025
Officials in Beijing plan to boost stimulus as the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing.
Options Alert: Nvidia Reports Earnings Tonight
by David Russell | Feb 26, 2025
Nvidia reports earnings this afternoon, which could trigger countless trades across the options market. The AI chip giant is the second-busiest options underlier, trailing only the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). That can help traders position for upside, downside or...
Intel Rallies on Sudden Flurry of Bullish News
by David Russell | Feb 19, 2025
After years of being left for dead, Intel is coming to life. The chipmaker jumped 16 percent yesterday, its biggest gain since the 2020. That surge followed its best week (+24 percent) since January 2000, near the peak of the dotcom bubble. The stock is now above its...
Tech: Smaller Names Break Out as the ‘Big 3’ Lag
by David Russell | Feb 4, 2025
Technology is the worst-performing sector this year. A lot of the weakness is at the top, but some smaller names are breaking out. Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA) and Microsoft (MSFT) are the three biggest technology stocks, accounting for more than 40 percent of the...




