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Can Semiconductor Stocks Withstand an Oil Shock?
by David Russell | Mar 9, 2026
Semiconductors have led stocks higher since the AI rally began, but they may face new risks as oil prices jump.
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...
Another Sector Breaks Out as Stocks Keep Rising
by David Russell | Jul 21, 2025
Utilities broke out to new highs on optimism about electricity demand, joining other key sectors like tech and industrials.
Brokerage Integration with TipRanks Launched
by David Russell | Jul 21, 2025
TradeStation is collaborating with TipRanks to help customers act on research in a single interface. The service uses a secure API to let TradeStation customers access their brokerage accounts from select third-party website. Users can buy and sell stocks and equity...
Has This Bullish Pattern Returned?
by David Russell | Jul 17, 2025
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 7/21. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 holds last week’s low of 6201, above February high Tight range resembles earlier breakouts...
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Tech Splits: Is the Megacap Trade Finally Over?
by David Russell | Jan 5, 2026
The technology sector could be splitting as investors focus on smaller chip stocks and abandon megacaps.
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...
Chart of the Day: Arista Networks Has Pulled Back
by David Russell | Jun 11, 2024
Arista Networks jumped to a record high last month, and now it’s pulled back. The first pattern on today’s chart is the high-volume jump on May 8 after earnings and revenue beat estimates. Notice how its closing price that day of $291.67 became apparent support on May...
Bears Rejected: Nasdaq Reclaims Leadership on AI, Earnings Growth
by David Russell | May 28, 2024
Strong earnings and optimism about rate cuts seem to be overpowering bearish news in the stock market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1 percent between Friday, May 17, and Friday, May 24. The index recovered from a sharp drop on Thursday and stayed above its...
These AI Stocks Could Be Active With Nvidia Earnings Later Today
by David Russell | May 22, 2024
Nvidia releases earnings today, and it could impact other stocks in the AI space. While per-share earnings are expected to increase about 8 percent from the previous quarter, attention could focus on demand trends. Some investors have worried that the planned launch...


