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Can Semiconductor Stocks Withstand an Oil Shock?
Semiconductors have led stocks higher since the AI rally began, but they may face new risks as oil prices jump.
Markets Brace for Inflation as Slowdown Takes Hold
Investors are hoping for rate cuts, and inflation numbers are the key events to watch this week.
Options Alert: Is This AI Pioneer Broken?
Super Micro Computer was an early leader in the AI boom, but one options trader could be taking a grim view.
Creating Custom Studies and Strategies with EasyLanguage
TradeStation’s EasyLanguage offers a framework to create custom studies and indicators to better analyze market conditions.
Is Futures Trading Right For Me? Five Things You Should Know
What are futures? Futures contracts obligate the buyer to purchase or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date. While this is the core definition, it’s important to note that most futures traders do not intend to take physical...
Money Shifts from Megacaps as Powell Turns Dovish
Investors are pivoting away from megacaps, positioning for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
TradeStation TITAN X Is Coming Soon
TradeStation is rolling out TITAN X, the next generation of our award-winning platform.
Technology & Communication
Options Alert: Call Buyers May Be Sticking with Intel
Intel has been running since the end of summer, and some options traders could be looking for more upside.
Chart of the Day: JD.com Jumped. Will it Jump More?
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
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....
Stocks Keep Climbing as Chips Falter and ‘Everything Else’ Advances
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
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...