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China Stimulus, Chip Rally Drive Stocks to Another New High
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...
Are the Bulls in Charge as the S&P 500 Closes at a New Record High?
The S&P 500 just closed at a new record high, but is this breakout for real? Let's consider the bigger picture. First, chart watchers may notice that the index has formed an "ascending triangle." That's when its top is mostly flat for a period of time, during...
Relative Strength: Follow the Leader
There are thousands of stocks in the market, and dozens -- if not hundreds -- of industries. You can study them everyday in search of trades, and still miss plenty. That's why many traders use relative strength to focus on potential opportunities. Relative Strength...
Monex Crypto Market Weekly: October 25
This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Crypto Lab, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) dropped on the week amid ongoing criticism of Facebook's...
Tesla Takes Off as Other Major Technology Names Drift: Earnings This Week
Some big technology stocks have reported earnings in the last week, but investors mostly shrugged so far. The big gainer is Tesla (TSLA), which ripped 17 percent after showing a big turnaround in profitability. The improvement in its margins and cash flow give the...
Here’s What to Do When Stocks You’ve Never Heard of Are Moving
Earnings season can be tricky because so many companies have news and are moving. Fortunately, you can stay on top of everything with TradeStation. The screenshot below shows a work space that can help. It contains three apps available to all clients: RadarScreen®: A...
Podcast: Looking Beyond Tech for 2020
Software makers and semiconductors have come under pressure recently as investors question their multiples. But unlike a year ago, new sectors like financials and industrials may be coming into favor.
Technology & Communication
Tesla Keeps Getting More Respect as Elon Musk’s Vision Goes Mainstream
Tesla closed at a new all-time high yesterday as Elon Musk's electric-car maker keeps getting more respect. An upgrade by Goldman Sachs was the latest catalyst for the stock, already up 609 percent this year. Analyst Mark Delaney based his call on macro and micro...