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Stocks Face Key Test as Oil Prices Surge
by David Russell | Mar 3, 2026
Stocks could face a huge test as energy prices surge and violence sweeps the Middle East.
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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Traders Face Choices After Pullbacks in Big Tech
by David Russell | Dec 3, 2025
Tesla, Nvidia and Palantir may be stabilizing after a bout of volatility, and active traders face big choices.
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...
Chart of the Day: Netflix Consolidates After Earnings Surge
by David Russell | Oct 31, 2023
Netflix jumped earlier this month after announcing results. It's now consolidating, and some traders may see potential for more upside. The first pattern on today's chart is the bullish gap on October 19 following the quarterly report. Prices cleared a peak of $394.90...
Chart of the Day: CrowdStrike Pulls Back
by David Russell | Oct 24, 2023
CrowdStrike has been making new 52-week highs as the broader market languishes. Now after a quick pullback, some traders may look for the cybersecurity stock to continue higher. The first pattern on today’s chart is the bullish gap on August 31 after results and...
Options Alert: Calls Surge After Chinese Travel Stock Reverses Off Lows
by David Russell | Oct 24, 2023
Chinese stocks have struggled lately as tension grows between Washington and Beijing. However, at least one trader seems bullish on travel stock Trip.com. Heavy volume was detected in the November 38 calls, with more than 24,000 contracts changing hands for $0.15....




