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Stocks Break Out as Technology and Cyclicals Come Back to Life
Stocks broke out to new highs last week, led by technology and cyclicals like financials and cruise ships. The S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent between Friday, October 4, and Friday, October 11. It was the fifth straight positive...
Key Points About Trading Vertical Spreads
Traders often expect a stock will move higher or lower. But they might not be sure which strategy to use. Should they buy calls looking for a rally, or puts looking for a drop? Should they buy single options, or spread one contract against another? This post will...
Stocks Begin the New Decade With Technology Still Leading the Rally
Stocks began the new decade on a strong note as investors stuck with technology despite saber-rattling in the Middle East. The S&P 500 rose 0.9 percent between Friday, January 3, and Friday, January 10. It was the first full week of 2020 and the 12th positive week...
Monex Crypto Market Weekly: January 10
This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Block Insight, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) had its biggest weekly gain since August as...
Should This Industry Replace Transports in Dow Theory?
Something weird is happening in the market: Transportation stocks are dead in the water as almost everything else rallies. This pattern runs contrary to "Dow Theory," one of the most cherished concepts in the history of investing. Created by journalist Charles Dow in...
Silver on a Roll as Commodities Gain and Green Energy Takes Off
Silver is in the midst of its longest winning streak in three years as several potentially bullish forces line up. Silver futures (@SI) are rising for the fifth straight week, their longest rally since early 2017. Volume and open interest have increased at the same...
A New Year’s Resolution for All Traders: Hold Yourself Accountable
Some people won't tolerate failure when they're a customer or dealing with employees. But they're quick to cut themselves slack when it comes to their own trading mistakes. That's why one of the best resolutions you can make in 2020 is to hold yourself accountable....
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Facebook Crashes as Energy Soars: This Chart Shows the Massive Rotation Happening in the Market
Stocks have barely moved this week. You almost wouldn't guess how much drama is swirling beneath the surface. Major stocks like Facebook (FB), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Apple (AAPL) have drifted sideways or lower. Meanwhile former laggards in the energy, financial and...