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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.
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.
Monitoring Orders in the Trade Manager
by TradeStation | Aug 5, 2025
TradeStation’s Trade Manager provides a comprehensive, real-time overview of activity, helping streamline trade management.
Tariff and Job Worries Slam Market as August Begins
by David Russell | Aug 4, 2025
Volatility is returning to the stock market as tariff fears return. There are also new worries about the U.S. economy.
Stocks Keep Sailing as Volatility Eases
by David Russell | Jul 28, 2025
Stocks are sailing higher as the AI boom continues, with few signs of volatility on the horizon.
Volatility Fades as AI Boom Widens
by David Russell | Jul 24, 2025
Improved breadth and new 52-week highs may confirm the new highs.
Big Tech Earnings Begin Tonight
by David Russell | Jul 23, 2025
Second-quarter earnings season has begun with technology leading the stock market to new highs. Companies like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia (NVDA) have rallied more than 15 percent in the last month as investors look for more AI growth. Most of these major...
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Are Brighter Spirits Lifting Risk Appetite?
by David Russell | Dec 8, 2025
Risk appetite may be increasing in the stock market as sentiment shows signs of improving.
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...
Stocks Keep Running as Inflation Fades and Apple Breaks Out
by David Russell | Jun 17, 2024
Stocks are hitting new highs as inflation eases and Apple breaks out. The S&P 500 rose 1.6 percent between Friday, June 7, and Friday, June 14. It was the second consecutive positive week, and the second straight record weekly closing high. The technology-heavy...



