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Stocks Hold Support. Are Rate Cuts Coming?
by David Russell | Feb 17, 2026
Stocks held support last week, and the market could be pivoting toward potential rate cuts.
Metal Futures on the Move Before Fed Meeting
by David Russell | Jun 18, 2025
Metals like gold and silver have rallied this year as investors shift away from the U.S. dollar.
Cisco Is Pushing a Generational High
by David Russell | Jun 17, 2025
Cisco Systems has climbed as AI investment helps power growth, and some traders may think the move will continue.
Placing Profit Targets and Stop Losses Using Matrix
by TradeStation | Jun 17, 2025
Managing trades efficiently is crucial for every trader, and TradeStation’s Matrix offers a streamlined way to help take control of your positions from start to finish.
Stocks Falter as Geopolitical Risk Increases
by David Russell | Jun 16, 2025
Stocks face a new challenges as war in the Middle East stokes geopolitical tension and threatens to revive inflation.
Is Goldilocks Pushing Out the Bears?
by David Russell | Jun 12, 2025
Volatility is waning as inflation moderates and stocks drift higher.
Product Breakthrough? Intel’s Call Activity Surges
by David Russell | Jun 11, 2025
Intel is surging on signs of a product breakthrough, and options traders are piling in.
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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.
Stocks Pause Near Record Highs Before Inflation, Earnings
by David Russell | Jan 8, 2024
Stocks are pulling back as traders wait for key inflation data and the start of earnings season. The S&P 500 fell 1.5 percent in the holiday-shortened period between Friday, December 29, and Friday, January 5. It was the first drop in 10 weeks, ending the index's...
Chart of the Day: Tight Price Action in Microsoft
by David Russell | Dec 22, 2023
Microsoft has paused this month as the Nasdaq-100 climbs to new highs. However, some chart watchers could look for the software giant to come off the sidelines. The first pattern on today’s chart is the December 1 close of $374.51, which became resistance. A daily...
Chart of the Day: Potential Uptrend in DraftKings
by David Russell | Dec 12, 2023
DraftKings spent four months digesting a strong first half. Now after a rally and pullback, traders may see more upside in the sports-betting stock. The first pattern on today's chart is the August peak of $34.49. Strong earnings propelled DKNG through that level in...
Nvidia Is Sitting Quietly After Another Strong Report
by David Russell | Nov 29, 2023
Nvidia is the only member of the S&P 500 that's tripled this year. Now it's stuck near record highs as traders enter the home stretch into 2024. This chart highlights some a few patterns on the semiconductor giant. First, notice how prices have shown signs of...




