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Stocks Are Turbulent, But Go Nowhere
Stocks were barely changed last week despite a big jump and sharp decline.
Chart of the Day: Schlumberger Has Been Sliding
Schlumberger has been sliding for more than a year, and some traders may see further downside risk. The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of higher lows between mid-December and early January. The oilfield-services company dipped below ... For more,...
How Volatility Spreads and How It Impacts Futures
Markets are making big moves as investors and traders consider the impact of tariffs. This article will cover some key points about increased volatility. First, volatility measures stock movement. It shows annualized price changes based on a defined period (like the...
End of AI Boom? Tech Crumbles as Value Gains
Tech is reeling as investors unload AI stocks and worry about the economy. The S&P 500 slid 1 percent between Friday, February 21, and Friday, February 28. It was the fourth decline in the last five weeks, bringing the index back to levels last seen in...
Symbol Linking Can Help Unlock the Power of TradeStation
TradeStation's platform is rich in analytics and insights. Today's post will explain symbol linking, a key tool for pulling the functionality together. Symbol linking lets one application, like RadarScreen® or Scanner, load a stock or futures contract across other...
Tesla Fades as Chinese EV Stocks Jump
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 3/3. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 crumbles under 21-day EMA, 50-day MA Short-term indicators turn negative: MACD, RSI, 9-day...
Options Alert: Nvidia Reports Earnings Tonight
Nvidia reports earnings this afternoon, which could trigger countless trades across the options market. The AI chip giant is the second-busiest options underlier, trailing only the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). That can help traders position for upside, downside or...
Technology & Communication
Product Breakthrough? Intel’s Call Activity Surges
Intel is surging on signs of a product breakthrough, and options traders are piling in.
Technical Analysis: Netflix Shares Are Inching Toward a Big Price Gap
Does anyone remember Netflix? After losing three-quarters of its value between November and May, the streaming-video stock may be trying to claw its way back. The first pattern on today’s chart is the bearish price gap on April 20 after the business unexpectedly lost...
Videogame Slowdown Is the Latest Negative to Hit Semiconductor Stocks
Nvidia fell sharply after cutting guidance yesterday, the latest bearish headline facing the semiconductor industry. "Our gaming product sell-through projections declined significantly," CEO Jensen Huang said in a statement preannouncing weak results for the fiscal...
Chart of the Day: Chinese Electric Car Stock Rallies and Pulls Back
Most Chinese stocks remain well below their 52-week highs, but not Li Auto. Let's consider some of the patterns on the Beijing-based maker of electric cars and SUVs. First you have the level around $33. It was the opening price on December 3 when news of Didi's...
A Key Semiconductor Stock Just Gave Tech Investors a Boost of Confidence
Chip stocks are an important part of the market because of their wide use across the economy. Yesterday, a key player gave investors a big shot of confidence in the group. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) gained almost 3 percent after announcing quarterly results. As its...