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Massive Volatility as Trump Signals De-Escalation
by David Russell | Mar 23, 2026
Stocks are whipsawing after the White House suggested it may de-escalate the Iran war.
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.
Chart of the Day: Has Coca-Cola Lost its Pop?
by David Russell | Sep 9, 2025
Coca-Cola has gone nowhere for a year, and some traders may see downside risk.
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Small Caps Lead as Money Shifts to Real Economy
by David Russell | Jan 20, 2026
Small caps are leading as investors focus on real-economy stocks and avoid large growth names.
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,...
Large Options Trade Appears in Coinbase as Bitcoin Rallies
by David Russell | Oct 30, 2024
Bitcoin is flirting with record highs and the options are getting active in Coinbase before its quarterly results. Check out this large transaction yesterday in the cryptocurrency exchange: Some 35,215 December 190 calls traded for an average price of $44.87. Matching...
Chart of the Day: JD.com Jumped. Will it Jump More?
by David Russell | Oct 29, 2024
JD.com jumped recently, and some traders may see potential for further upside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the dramatic rally between September 20 and October 7. The Chinese e-commerce company has shown signs of stabilizing above a 50 percent retracement of...
Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon
by David Russell | Oct 23, 2024
Third-quarter earnings season has begun. Financials were the first major sector to report and the agenda will soon turn to large technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these major growth stocks....




