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Stocks Face Major Uncertainty as War Erupts
by David Russell | Mar 2, 2026
Stocks face massive uncertainty as war erupts in the Middle East, threatening global oil supplies.
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.
Options Alert: Big Trade in Wynn Resorts
by David Russell | Aug 12, 2025
Wynn Resorts rallied two months ago, and one big investor may expect further upside.
Apple’s Big Week Drove the Nasdaq to Records
by David Russell | Aug 11, 2025
Apple just had one of its best weeks ever, driving the Nasdaq to new record highs.
Is More Weakness Coming in the U.S. Dollar?
by David Russell | Aug 7, 2025
The greenback has shown signs of continuing lower amid weak economic data and expected changes at the Fed.
Chart of the Day: More Downside in the Greenback?
by David Russell | Aug 6, 2025
The U.S. Dollar Index began 2025 with a dramatic slide. Now, after a period of consolidation, some traders may see further downside risk.
Sydney Sweeney Fuels Options Frenzy in American Eagle
by David Russell | Aug 5, 2025
Sydney Sweeney’s new ads powered a historic rally in American Eagle Outfitters, and options traders are jumping into the action.
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The Year’s Leading Megacap Reports Earnings Thursday
by David Russell | Dec 10, 2025
Did you know Broadcom has risen twice as much as Nvidia so far in 2025?
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...
Options Alert: Long-Term Position Stays Bullish on Chip Giant
by David Russell | Sep 25, 2024
Will Broadcom be the next company to achieve a $1 trillion valuation? One big options trader may think so. Check out this unusual activity yesterday in AVGO, which is up more than 50 percent so far this year: 7,000 December 200 calls were purchased for $5.40. 7,000...
After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?
by David Russell | Sep 11, 2024
Megacap growth stocks have lagged for a few months, but some investors may see potential for the tide to turn. The Nasdaq-100 led the market in the first half of 2024, powered by AI stocks like Nvidia (NVDA). It stalled in July as money shifted into sectors like real...
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...



