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Can Semiconductor Stocks Withstand an Oil Shock?
Semiconductors have led stocks higher since the AI rally began, but they may face new risks as oil prices jump.
Has This Bullish Pattern Returned?
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...
Chart of the Day: Best Buy’s Lower Highs
Best Buy fell sharply on “Liberation Day.” Now, after a modest rebound, some traders may see further downside risk.
Using Time and Price Activation Rules in the Trade Bar
By leveraging activation rules in the Trade Bar, you gain increased control and flexibility, helping your trades are executed as you intend, no matter what the market is doing in real time.
Stocks Snooze Into Big Events Despite New Tariffs
Stocks have been snoozing, but that might change with potentially big news coming soon.
Deals and Doves This Summer?
M&A has increased as the Federal Reserve inches toward potential rate cuts.
Options Alert: Tesla Volatility Spurs Big Trade
Political drama shook Tesla yesterday, and options traders were active.
Technology & Communication
Chart of the Day: Alphabet May Be Oversold
Alphabet has pulled back after hitting a new all-time high, and some traders may think it’s oversold.
Chart of the Day: Oracle May Have Found Support
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
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
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?
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,...