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Metal Futures on the Move Before Fed Meeting
by David Russell | Jun 18, 2025
Metals like gold and silver have rallied this year as investors shift away from the U.S. dollar.
Technology and the Nasdaq Turn Negative for the Year as Reopening Triggers Broad Rotation in the Stock Market
by David Russell | Mar 4, 2021
The Nasdaq-100 just sank into negative territory for the year as investors dump the same technology stocks that boomed during the pandemic. The index is now 1.6 percent below its closing price on December 31. That dragged on two important exchange-traded funds (ETFs)...
Technical Analysis: Ingersoll Rand Has a High Tight Pennant
by David Russell | Mar 4, 2021
Industrials have outperformed this year as investors look for the economy to rebound. Ingersoll Rand is a member of that group with some interesting chart patterns. First, notice how IR surged to a new all-time high last week. It’s now pulled back to hold its earlier...
Breakouts and Breakdowns: Forgotten Industries Like Financials and Autos Are Leading in 2021
by David Russell | Mar 3, 2021
Sentiment has changed dramatically in 2021 as investors position for a surge of economic growth. This has caused some big pivots between former leaders and laggards. This post will break down some key trends. First, the change can be explained by higher interest rates...
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....
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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...





