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Options Alert: Volume Surges in Oil Giant
by David Russell | May 13, 2025
BP has been clawing higher, and options traders are getting active.
TradeStation Crypto – Managing Your Account Video
by William Owens | Mar 3, 2021
Managing your crypto trading just got easier with this handy video. See how to bring crypto in from external wallets and track your trading in TSCrypto. Watch how to deposit crypto coins, withdraw crypto coins, set your preferences, and view your transactions.
Chart Study: Can Nvidia Climb a Wall of Worry?
by David Russell | Mar 2, 2021
Nvidia has gone nowhere since the summer, but now the chart may be lining up for another push to the upside. The first pattern is the series of higher lows beginning in early January, plus a new all-time high in February. Next, the most recent low of around $528 is...
Markets Panicked About Higher Rates. These Charts Suggest the Move Could Be Done for Now
by David Russell | Mar 2, 2021
Last month's jump in interest rates triggered fears in the stock market, but some charts indicate the process may have run its course for now. The moves occurred across bonds, oil prices and copper. Each of those may have reached levels where they're due for a pause....
Scarcity vs. Volatility: Some Pros and Cons of Bitcoin Following the Latest Pullback
by David Russell | Mar 1, 2021
Bitcoin has pulled back following a sharp rally. It's a good time to consider the cryptocurrency's pros and cons as it gains prominence in financial markets. This story will consider potential benefits and risks of Bitcoin, which was launched in 2009 and last month...
Are Stocks Overvalued? This Video Makes Sense of Market Fundamentals
by David Russell | Mar 1, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXOhHk_EtK0 Interest rates have jumped as the economy rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. Old market leaders in the technology space have fallen behind as investors flock to new kinds of stocks like energy and financials. This...
February Ends on a Bearish Note as Inflation Fears Mount. Twitter and Snap Jumped
by David Russell | Feb 26, 2021
February started strong but ended on a bearish note as investors worried about rising inflation. The S&P 500 went almost straight up in the first half of the month. It stalled immediately after President's day and trended lower for the second half of the month....
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Options Alert: Call Buyers Take the Wheel At Apple On Report of Self-Driving Electric Vehicle
by David Russell | Nov 19, 2021
Apple could launch a self-driving electric car in 2025, and options traders are loving it. Nearly 3.2 million calls traded in the iPhone maker yesterday, the highest total in 14 months. The volume focused heavily on short-term weekly contracts expiring today: More...





