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Fed Triggers Potential Small Cap Breakout
The Russell 2000 index closed at an at all-time high yesterday as other indexes remained below their peaks.
Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes in Social Media Stock
Social-media company Snap has been trying to rebound from a summer selloff, and options traders may expect further gains. Heavy volume was detected yesterday in the 6-December 12.50 calls, with early blocks fetching for $0.24 to $0.30. Premiums more than doubled to...
‘Trump Stocks’ Jump in Biggest Rally of the Year
Stocks set new records in November after electoral wins by Donald Trump and the Republicans spurred hopes for deregulation and tax cuts. The S&P 500 rose 5.7 percent between Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 29. It was the biggest monthly gain in a year,...
Will Retailers Enjoy a Happy Holiday Shopping Season?
Traditional retailers are jumping as money shifts from megacap growth stocks to forgotten corners of the market. Companies like Williams-Sonoma (WSM), Dillard's (DDS) and Deckers Outdoor (DECK) have outperformed the broader S&P 500 by a wide margin in the last...
Stock Rally Widens as Economy Gains and Megacaps Falter
Megacap growth stocks are fading as a strong economy lifts the rest of the market. The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent between Friday, November 15, and Friday November 22. Every major sector climbed, along with 86 percent of the index's members. An unusual mix of stocks...
Is the Nasdaq Teetering Before Nvidia’s Results?
Bears hit the stock market last week as the Nasdaq-100 showed signs of a potential reversal. The technology-heavy index fell 3.4 percent between Friday, November 8, and Friday November 15. It was the biggest drop since early September, erasing two-thirds of the...
What Tools Can Help With Extended Hours Trading?
TradeStation recently increased its window for extended-hours trading. This article will consider some of the tools that might help in the pre- and post-market. The first application is Chart Analysis, which typically shows only regular stock-market hours of 9:30 a.m....
Technology & Communication
Product Breakthrough? Intel’s Call Activity Surges
Intel is surging on signs of a product breakthrough, and options traders are piling in.
Olaplex and On: Recent IPOs Pull Back After Their Debut Quarterly Reports
The IPO market is setting new records as 2021 nears and end. Today we'll review some recent deals, including three companies that issued results for the first time. On Holding (ONON) is one of the biggest movers in recent weeks. The Zurich-based sneaker company went...
Nasdaq Leads Stocks to New Highs as ‘Goldilocks’ Returns
Stocks rebounded last week, led by the Nasdaq-100, as "Goldilocks" conditions return. The S&P 500 rose 0.7 percent between Friday, November 12, and Friday, November 19. However the big move came from the Nasdaq-100, which gained 2.5 percent as semiconductors and...
Options Alert: Call Buyers Take the Wheel At Apple On Report of Self-Driving Electric Vehicle
Apple could launch a self-driving electric car in 2025, and options traders are loving it. Nearly 3.2 million calls traded in the iPhone maker yesterday, the highest total in 14 months. The volume focused heavily on short-term weekly contracts expiring today: More...
Technical Analysis: Intel Is Trending Lower
Recent sessions have seen fireworks in chip stocks like Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia. The same cannot be said of Intel. The semiconductor giant gapped lower on October 22 following weak revenue and guidance. It was the third straight bearish report this year....