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Can Semiconductor Stocks Withstand an Oil Shock?
Semiconductors have led stocks higher since the AI rally began, but they may face new risks as oil prices jump.
What’s Performing as Megacaps Lag?
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 5/12. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 consolidates in April 2 range of 5571-5695 Price remains above 10-, 50-day moving average...
Chart of the Day: Is Tesla Running Out of Road?
Tesla has been rangebound for the last two months, and some traders may think it’s running out of road. The first pattern on today’s chart is the March high of $291.85. The EV maker peaked around the same level in late April and remains stuck there again in early May....
Enabling Chart Trading in Chart Analysis with OCO Orders
Placing and Managing Trades Directly from the Chart TradeStation’s chart trading feature lets you interact directly with the market by placing and managing orders right from your chart window. Once enabled, you can place single or multi-leg orders by clicking the...
Stocks Relieved on Hopes of U.S.-China Tariff Talks
Stocks are rebounding on hopes the U.S. will reduce tariffs after China showed willingness to discuss trade. Canadian talks are also coming.
What Is Event Risk? Why Does It Matter? How Can it Be Managed?
Investors face several kinds of risk in the stock market. Today we'll consider one of the most common: event risk. While some events are unexpected, many are known. Stocks often move around certain occurrences, like earnings reports, Federal Reserve meetings or...
Strategies for Managing Risk With Options
Options can be risky because they're complex and typically expire worthless. However they can also help investors limit risk when used correctly. This post will consider four strategies that can reduce losses and enhance gains for ordinary investors. Bullish Call...
Technology & Communication
Suddenly There’s a New Megacap Leader
A series of positive catalysts have lifted the Internet giant in recent months.
How This Correction Is Unlike Anything in the History of the Stock Market
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on March 12, 2020. If the coronavirus is shaking your faith in stocks, you need to keep reading this article. Why? There are three reasons. Reason 1: This Selloff Is a Total Aberration Pretty much every previous...
Options Alert: Can DoorDash Keep Delivering for the Bulls?
DoorDash jumped earlier in the week, and one big options trader seems to think the move will continue. Check out this large transaction in the food-delivery company: 25,000 December 35 calls were sold for $22.10.35,000 February 45 calls were purchased at almost the...
Tesla Is Headed for Its Worst Month Ever As Elon Musk Veers Into the Twitterverse
Tesla is headed for its worst month ever as Elon Musk focuses on Twitter and China continues pandemic lockdowns. The electric-vehicle giant is down 26 percent in November through Monday's close. The only other month with a similar decline, according to TradeStation...
Options Alert: Bearish Traders Could Be Sticking With Western Digital
Western Digital tried to bounce after a big drop, but the bears don't seem to be going away. Check out this unusual options activity in the maker of data-storage products: A block of 7,500 October 36 puts was sold for $2.05.A trader bought an equal number of October...