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Chipmaker Breakout or Oil Shock?
by David Russell | Apr 13, 2026
Chipmakers are trying to break out as investors brace for a potential oil shock.
Is Technology The Only Game in Town?
by David Russell | Oct 30, 2025
Only 1/4 of the S&P 500’s members are up this week.
Rolling Options: Key Things for Traders to Know
by David Russell | Oct 29, 2025
“Rolling options” is a common transaction for options traders, but there are several ways to do it. This article will explain the different ways and reasons why traders might roll positions.
The Iron Condor Strategy: A Guide to Options Trading Neutral Markets
by TradeStation | Oct 28, 2025
The iron condor is a commonly used strategy among experienced traders who wish to navigate neutral markets and tightly manage risk.
Chart of the Day: Coinbase May Be Coiling
by David Russell | Oct 28, 2025
Coinbase Global has done little as the broader market climbs, but some traders may expect the cryptocurrency exchange to start moving.
Automakers Drive Stocks Higher as Earnings Arrive
by David Russell | Oct 27, 2025
Stocks are hitting new highs again, led by automakers and technology.
Safe Havens Lead as Momentum Slows
by David Russell | Oct 23, 2025
The S&P 500 has gone almost two weeks without making a new all-time high.
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MCP Brings AI to Brokerage Accounts
by David Russell | Feb 17, 2026
One of the newest advances in artificial intelligence has come to the brokerage industry.
Options Alert: Traders Look for Comeback in AI Name
by David Russell | Apr 3, 2025
Vertiv was a high-flying AI stock that's down this year, but traders may be looking for a rebound. This large transaction was detected yesterday in the provider of cooling and power systems for data centers: Roughly 20,000 June 95 calls were purchased, mostly for...
Chart of the Day: Apple May Have Peaked
by David Russell | Apr 2, 2025
Apple has tried to bounce recently, but some traders may think the tech giant has peaked. The first pattern on today’s chart is the February low of $225.70. AAPL broke under the level on March 11 and has stayed there since. That may suggest old support is new ... For...
Have Tariffs Ended the AI Trade?
by David Russell | Mar 31, 2025
Stocks are falling again as tariff fears deflate the AI trade and economic sentiment. The S&P 500 has declined in five of the last six weeks, with selling focused on the technology sector and AI names like Super Micro Computer.
Options Alert: Call Buyers Jump Into Kohl’s
by David Russell | Mar 25, 2025
Kohl’s has been falling for years, but yesterday traders looked for a rebound.


