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How Have Markets Reacted to the Latest Inflation Report?
by David Russell | Jan 19, 2026
Inflation was slightly lower than expected last week, having a minor impact on trading. How could traders have reacted to the news?
Tariff and Job Worries Slam Market as August Begins
by David Russell | Aug 4, 2025
Volatility is returning to the stock market as tariff fears return. There are also new worries about the U.S. economy.
Stocks Keep Sailing as Volatility Eases
by David Russell | Jul 28, 2025
Stocks are sailing higher as the AI boom continues, with few signs of volatility on the horizon.
Volatility Fades as AI Boom Widens
by David Russell | Jul 24, 2025
Improved breadth and new 52-week highs may confirm the new highs.
Big Tech Earnings Begin Tonight
by David Russell | Jul 23, 2025
Second-quarter earnings season has begun with technology leading the stock market to new highs. Companies like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia (NVDA) have rallied more than 15 percent in the last month as investors look for more AI growth. Most of these major...
Another Sector Breaks Out as Stocks Keep Rising
by David Russell | Jul 21, 2025
Utilities broke out to new highs on optimism about electricity demand, joining other key sectors like tech and industrials.
Brokerage Integration with TipRanks Launched
by David Russell | Jul 21, 2025
TradeStation is collaborating with TipRanks to help customers act on research in a single interface. The service uses a secure API to let TradeStation customers access their brokerage accounts from select third-party website. Users can buy and sell stocks and equity...
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Technology & Communication
Suddenly There’s a New Megacap Leader
by David Russell | Nov 20, 2025
A series of positive catalysts have lifted the Internet giant in recent months.
Stocks Keep Climbing as Chips Falter and ‘Everything Else’ Advances
by David Russell | Oct 21, 2024
Chipmakers have led the market all year, but they could be losing their edge as investors position for new conditions into yearend. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index ($SOX) dominated price action in the first half and remained the top performer through the end of...
Stocks Break Out as Technology and Cyclicals Come Back to Life
by David Russell | Oct 14, 2024
Stocks broke out to new highs last week, led by technology and cyclicals like financials and cruise ships. The S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent between Friday, October 4, and Friday, October 11. It was the fifth straight positive...
Software Powers Growth-Stock Comeback as 4th Quarter Begins
by David Russell | Oct 9, 2024
2024 is entering its homestretch, and large-cap growth stocks could be making a comeback. Technology, communications and consumer discretionaries are the three best-performing sectors in the last month, according to TradeStation data. That's important for at least two...
AMD Has Lagged in the AI Race. Could It Catch Up This Week?
by David Russell | Oct 8, 2024
Advanced Micro Devices was an early mover in the AI boom. Now, after a long period of stagnation, traders may see potential for the chip stock to play catch-up. Thursday, October 10, could be a pivotal session. That's when CEO Lisa Su plans to unveil the company's...



