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Options Alert: More Downside in SoFi?
by David Russell | Feb 4, 2026
SoFi Technologies has been sliding despite positive news, and one big options trader could be looking for more downside.
Bullish Option Strategy: Long Calls
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2025
Traders buy a single call option on a stock or ETF. This strategy can benefit from a price increase while risking more capital than a spread. Learn more
Bullish Option Strategy: Put Credit Spread
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2025
Traders sell a put option near the money and buy another at a lower strike. This strategy generates a credit, while limiting potential losses if prices decline. Learn more
Bearish Option Strategy: Call Credit Spread
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2025
Traders sell a call option near the money and buy another at a higher strike. This strategy generates a credit, while limiting potential losses if prices increase. Learn more
Placing Breakout Trades Using Chart Trading
by TradeStation | Jun 26, 2025
https://player.vimeo.com/video/404724423?dnt=1&app_id=122963 When it comes to breakout trading, timing and preparation are everything. TradeStation’s Chart Trading feature can help make it simpler to plan and execute breakout strategies—directly from your...
Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes in United Airlines
by David Russell | Jun 24, 2025
United Airlines hit turbulence as geopolitical tensions rose this month, but options traders could be staying on board.
Oil and War Are Not the Only Stories in the Market
by David Russell | Jun 23, 2025
Is a crypto revolution taking place as attention focuses on war in the Middle East?
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Are Traders Bullish Before Nvidia’s $500 Billion Question?
by David Russell | Nov 19, 2025
The AI giant reports earnings with prices at support and momentum potentially slowing.
Chart of the Day: Oracle May Have Found Support
by David Russell | May 7, 2024
Oracle jumped to new highs almost two months ago. Now, after a pullback, the software giant may have found support. The first pattern on today’s chart is the gap higher on March 12 after earnings surprised to the upside. ORCL retraced the move and is starting to...
AI Boom Fades as Fundamentals Weaken: Earnings Recap
by David Russell | Apr 30, 2024
Most of the big earnings reports have now occurred, and so far they've done little to boost the market. Companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), Caterpillar (CAT) and Intel (INTC) reported profits above Wall Street estimates. However...
Nasdaq Surges as Traders Buy the Dip Before Fed Meeting
by David Russell | Apr 29, 2024
Stocks are rebounding as key earnings beat estimates and investors get comfortable with fewer rate cuts. The S&P 500 rose 2.7 percent between Friday, April 19, and Friday, April 26. The Nasdaq-100 jumped 4 percent. Those were the biggest weekly gains for both...
Chart of the Day: Does ARK Innovation Have Downside Risk?
by David Russell | Apr 25, 2024
The ARK Innovation ETF has chopped in a range for the last two years, and some traders may expect a push back to longer-term lows. The first pattern on today’s chart is the rounded top in February and March. It was slightly below the peak of ... For more,...


