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Is the Clock Ticking With Hormuz Still Closed?
by David Russell | Apr 6, 2026
Stocks face big tests as investors watch for signs of the Hormuz crisis improving.
RadarScreen Is One of TradeStation’s Powerful Tools. Get Started With This Lesson
by David Russell | Sep 21, 2025
RadarScreen™ is one of TradeStation's most powerful tools. If you're new to our platform here are some basics to get you started with this versatile application. What Does RadarScreen Do? First, what does it do? RadarScreen is a customizable grid that can track and...
The Basics of Options
by David Russell | Sep 21, 2025
Options are an important tool for many retail investors. They can either replace trading shares, or make it easier to position oneself in stocks. Let’s consider the first things options traders need to know. An Option’s Price Is Usually Called ‘Premium’ There are some...
‘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.
Top Stocks for Options Trading
Technology & Communication
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: 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....




