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Chart of the Day: Is Apple Rolling Over?
by David Russell | Mar 4, 2026
Apple has done little for a long time, and some traders may think the tech giant is rolling over.
‘Groundhog Day’ For Growth Stocks After Fed Meeting?
by David Russell | Sep 18, 2025
From fiber optics to quantum computing, investors seem to be rediscovering growth stocks following a period of value rotation.
Options Alert: Put Volume Spikes in PepsiCo
by David Russell | Sep 16, 2025
PepsiCo began September with a failed rally, and a big options trade yesterday seemed to target further downside.
AI Stocks Go Back to Work Before the Fed
by David Russell | Sep 15, 2025
AI stocks are going back to work as investors wait for a big Federal Reserve meeting.
Options Alert: Large Upside Trade in Quantum Stock
by David Russell | Sep 12, 2025
Rigetti Computing just broke out, and options traders adjusted a large bullish position.
New Stocks Break Out as Volatility Fades
by David Russell | Sep 11, 2025
New kinds of companies are breaking out as AI transforms the stock market.
Software Company Rallies After Embracing AI
by David Russell | Sep 10, 2025
Unity Software has been coming to life as traders focus on its new AI powers in the world of mobile gaming.
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Broad Rally as Buyers Move Beyond Tech Stocks
by David Russell | Jan 12, 2026
Stocks are broadly gaining on optimism about government policy and the economy.
Is Big Tech Starting 2025 With Bullish Signals?
by David Russell | Jan 6, 2025
The Nasdaq-100 may be confirming a breakout as the New Year begins with more strength in AI. The tech-heavy index probed below 21,000 last week before reversing higher. That pullback included tests under its October high, December low and 50-day moving average....
Chart of the Day: Is Nvidia’s Next Leg Coming?
by David Russell | Dec 4, 2024
Nvidia has been mostly quiet since the summer, but some traders may think another move to the upside is coming. The first pattern on today’s chart is the August high of $131.26. NVDA broke above this level in the first of October and then pulled back to test it in...
Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes in Social Media Stock
by David Russell | Dec 4, 2024
Social-media company Snap has been trying to rebound from a summer selloff, and options traders may expect further gains. Heavy volume was detected yesterday in the 6-December 12.50 calls, with early blocks fetching for $0.24 to $0.30. Premiums more than doubled to...
Chart of the Day: Is Verizon Weak in a Strong Market?
by David Russell | Nov 11, 2024
The S&P 500 just had its biggest weekly rally in a year, but Verizon Communications didn’t participate. Are the bears moving in? The first pattern on today’s chart is the trio of drops following the last three quarterly reports. Those may reflect ... For more,...



