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Chart of the Day: Is Apple Rolling Over?
by David Russell | Mar 4, 2026
Apple has done little for a long time, and some traders may think the tech giant is rolling over.
Bullish Option Strategy: Long Calls
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2025
Traders buy a single call option on a stock or ETF. This strategy can benefit from a price increase while risking more capital than a spread. Learn more
Bullish Option Strategy: Put Credit Spread
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2025
Traders sell a put option near the money and buy another at a lower strike. This strategy generates a credit, while limiting potential losses if prices decline. Learn more
Bearish Option Strategy: Call Credit Spread
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2025
Traders sell a call option near the money and buy another at a higher strike. This strategy generates a credit, while limiting potential losses if prices increase. Learn more
Placing Breakout Trades Using Chart Trading
by TradeStation | Jun 26, 2025
https://player.vimeo.com/video/404724423?dnt=1&app_id=122963 When it comes to breakout trading, timing and preparation are everything. TradeStation’s Chart Trading feature can help make it simpler to plan and execute breakout strategies—directly from your...
Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes in United Airlines
by David Russell | Jun 24, 2025
United Airlines hit turbulence as geopolitical tensions rose this month, but options traders could be staying on board.
Oil and War Are Not the Only Stories in the Market
by David Russell | Jun 23, 2025
Is a crypto revolution taking place as attention focuses on war in the Middle East?
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Are Brighter Spirits Lifting Risk Appetite?
by David Russell | Dec 8, 2025
Risk appetite may be increasing in the stock market as sentiment shows signs of improving.
Chart of the Day: Can Intel Keep Running?
by David Russell | Jan 18, 2024
Intel has been rallying on hopes of a turnaround, and some chart watchers may see potential for more upside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of lower highs since December 27. The chipmaker has tested the falling trendline over the last week. Could a...
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...


