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Chart of the Day: Is There Momentum in the Greenback?
by David Russell | Mar 18, 2026
The U.S. Dollar index flirted with multiyear lows in January, but now momentum could be building in the other direction.
U.S. Dollar Crumbles as Jobs Fade
by David Russell | Jun 5, 2025
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 6/9. Sizing Up the Market S&P in range: 5,994: 2/27 high 5,773: January low Prices holding rising 8-day EMA 9-day rate of...
Have Biotechs Broken Their Downtrend?
by David Russell | Jun 4, 2025
Biotechnology stocks have struggled this year along with the broader health-care sector, but some traders may think a bullish turn has begun.
Growing Your Knowledge With TradeStation’s Community Forums
by David Russell | Jun 4, 2025
TradeStation is a sophisticated platform with sophisticated users. While it's simple to use, our technology also offers significant opportunities for customization and advanced functionality. This blog will explain some resources to help customers navigate available...
Trading with Trailing Stops Using the Matrix
by TradeStation | Jun 3, 2025
TradeStation’s Matrix helps users manage trades with tools for placing and defining trailing stop orders directly within the interface. This feature supports dynamic adjustment of stop orders based on market movement.
Stocks Get Stuck as Trade Worries Return
by David Russell | Jun 2, 2025
Stocks might be stuck as trade worries return and earnings season ends.
Using AI With Dynamic Market Data
by David Russell | May 29, 2025
This is the second in a series of articles on AI and investing. Here's a link to our previous post. Artificial intelligence is already changing the landscape of corporate America, boosting productivity and results at a growing number of companies. Today we'll consider...
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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.
Options Alert: Two Giant Trades In Uber Technologies
by David Russell | Jul 20, 2023
Uber Technologies has been steadily trending higher, and options traders seem to think the move will continue. Two large transactions appeared in the ride-sharing stock yesterday. Both were bullish, although one involved significant risk and the other was...
Options Alert: Large Put Spread Targets Key Level in Apple
by David Russell | Jul 11, 2023
Apple has surged this year as Wall Street anticipates a new iPhone cycle and growth opportunities in India. But yesterday options traders looked for a pause. Check out this large transaction that occurred shortly after Monday's open: 20,000 4-August 180 puts traded...
Technical Analysis: Don’t Forget About Alphabet
by David Russell | Jun 13, 2023
Alphabet has been on the sidelines since a big rally in May. Is it time for traders to think about more upside? The first pattern on today’s chart is last August’s peak around $122.43. GOOGL chopped on either side of the level for three weeks but has mostly stayed...
Chart of the Day: Micron Pulls Back After Breaking Out
by David Russell | May 22, 2023
Semiconductor stocks have been moving lately. Today’s chart focuses on memory-chip producer Micron Technology. The first pattern to consider is the level around $64.30. MU peaked near this price in November, January, March and April. A breakout followed in mid-May...




