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Chart of the Day: Is There Momentum in the Greenback?
The U.S. Dollar index flirted with multiyear lows in January, but now momentum could be building in the other direction.
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.
Chart of the Day: Is the AI Trade Done for Now?
AI has been a dominant theme for months, but some traders may think the robots are getting tired.
Technology & Communication
How Have Markets Reacted to the Latest Inflation Report?
Inflation was slightly lower than expected last week, having a minor impact on trading. How could traders have reacted to the news?
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...
Software Powers Growth-Stock Comeback as 4th Quarter Begins
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?
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...