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Options Alert: Puts Are Surging in Blue Owl
by David Russell | Feb 6, 2026
Blue Owl Capital has been skidding lower, and options traders could see more downside risk.
Chart of the Day: Best Buy’s Lower Highs
by David Russell | Jul 16, 2025
Best Buy fell sharply on “Liberation Day.” Now, after a modest rebound, some traders may see further downside risk.
Using Time and Price Activation Rules in the Trade Bar
by TradeStation | Jul 15, 2025
By leveraging activation rules in the Trade Bar, you gain increased control and flexibility, helping your trades are executed as you intend, no matter what the market is doing in real time.
Stocks Snooze Into Big Events Despite New Tariffs
by David Russell | Jul 14, 2025
Stocks have been snoozing, but that might change with potentially big news coming soon.
Deals and Doves This Summer?
by David Russell | Jul 10, 2025
M&A has increased as the Federal Reserve inches toward potential rate cuts.
Options Alert: Tesla Volatility Spurs Big Trade
by David Russell | Jul 8, 2025
Political drama shook Tesla yesterday, and options traders were active.
July Starts with a Bang as Tech Breaks Out
by David Russell | Jul 7, 2025
Stocks are beginning the second half with a bang, led by the key technology sector.
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Chart of the Day: Apple May Be Accelerating
by David Russell | Dec 2, 2025
Apple spent November quietly consolidating, and it may be accelerating in December.
Options Alert: Bears Could Be Active in Social Media Stock
by David Russell | Sep 10, 2024
Snap plunged on weak results last month, and some options traders may be targeting further downside. Check out this unusual activity from yesterday in the social-media stock: More than 29,000 November 6 puts traded, mostly for $0.17. About 16,000 December 8 puts...
Big Technology Companies Report Earnings Soon
by David Russell | Jul 18, 2024
Second quarter earnings season has begun. Financials have already reported, and attention will soon turn to major technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these stocks....
Bulls in the China Shop? Options Surge Before Big Events
by David Russell | Jul 10, 2024
Options traders are getting active in Chinese technology companies like Baidu before two potentially important events. The first catalyst is at 8:30 a.m. ET tomorrow, when the U.S. Labor Department releases the consumer price index (CPI). It's the first reading of...
AI Stocks May Show Signs of Stalling After Big Rally
by David Russell | Jun 24, 2024
AI stocks could be showing signs of fatigue as the end of the second quarter approaches. The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, June 14, and Friday, June 21. It was the third consecutive positive week, with more than 70 percent...



