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Options Alert: Why Puts Surged in Warner Bros.
by David Russell | Mar 5, 2026
After a long bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, one big options trader is looking for the current deal to go through.
Chart of the Day: Is the AI Trade Done for Now?
by David Russell | Aug 20, 2025
AI has been a dominant theme for months, but some traders may think the robots are getting tired.
Powell Speaks Soon: Here Are 3 Ways to Hedge Gains
by David Russell | Aug 20, 2025
Federal Reserve news this week could trigger volatility. This article will consider three potential hedging strategies before the events.
Mastering Breakout and Fade Trades in TradeStation’s Matrix
by TradeStation | Aug 19, 2025
Managing multiple trades in fast-paced markets requires agility, precision, and the right trading tools.
Surprise Deals Lift Stocks Before Powell Speech
by David Russell | Aug 18, 2025
Unexpected dealmaking is lifting stocks as investors brace for a key event on Friday.
How to Trade SPY Options
by David Russell | Aug 15, 2025
SPDR S&P 500 ETF isn’t just the most active product in the stock market – it’s also the most traded in the options market. Learn more here.
Value Stocks Rally on Fed Hopes, Dealmaking
by David Russell | Aug 14, 2025
Lagging stocks like small caps and materials are playing catchup as investors pivot from megacap growth to value plays.
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Broad Rally as Buyers Move Beyond Tech Stocks
by David Russell | Jan 12, 2026
Stocks are broadly gaining on optimism about government policy and the economy.
Software Powers Growth-Stock Comeback as 4th Quarter Begins
by David Russell | Oct 9, 2024
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?
by David Russell | Oct 8, 2024
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...
AI, Robotaxis, Inflation and Earnings Could Move Stocks This Week
by David Russell | Oct 7, 2024
The stock market is entering a busy time as investors prepare for AI events, plus inflation and the start of earnings season. Here are some potentially big items this week: Tuesday-Wednesday: Amazon.com (AMZN) has a Prime Big Deal Days. This may focus attention on the...
China Stimulus, Chip Rally Drive Stocks to Another New High
by David Russell | Sep 30, 2024
Stocks are pushing to new record highs as China unleashes economic stimulus and chipmakers keep rising. The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent between Friday, September 20, and Friday, September 27. It was the third straight positive week, with almost two-thirds of the...




