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Chart of the Day: A Top for Tesla?
by David Russell | Oct 8, 2025
Tesla ended the third quarter on a strong note, but some traders may see risk of the EV maker stalling. The first pattern on today’s chart is the $463 price area. TSLA peaked at that level twice last December before reversing lower. Sellers appeared around the same...
Chart of the Day: Caterpillar’s High Basing Pattern
by David Russell | Sep 18, 2024
Caterpillar began the year with a strong rally before entering an extended pause. But now some traders may think the Dow Jones Industrial Average member is ready to start moving again. The first pattern on today’s chart is the low in June, the lower low in August and...
The Economy Could Be Accelerating as the Fed Prepares Rate Cuts
by David Russell | Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. economy could be accelerating, even as the Federal Reserve enters a rate-cutting cycle. Retail sales beat estimates for the third straight month in August, lifted by strong demand for autos. Industrial production increased by 0.8 percent, quadruple the...
Leveraging the Flexibility of TradeStation’s Workspaces and Desktops
by TradeStation | Sep 17, 2024
https://youtu.be/RNqtf84fn4E Accessing accurate data quickly is critical for active traders making split-second decisions in the market. Through the award-winning* TradeStation platform, you can create efficient workflows built for your trading specific strategy. ...
Chips Lead a Violent Comeback as Sellers Vanish Before the Fed
by David Russell | Sep 16, 2024
Sellers are disappearing into thin air as investors prepare for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemic. The S&P 500 surged 4 percent between Friday, September 6, and Friday, September 13. It was the biggest weekly gain...
Saved by Semiconductors? Rotation Swings Back to Growth: Market Trends
by David Russell | Sep 12, 2024
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 9/16. Tickets for the Crossroads Summit 2024 can be accessed here. Sizing Up the S&P...
After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?
by David Russell | Sep 11, 2024
Megacap growth stocks have lagged for a few months, but some investors may see potential for the tide to turn. The Nasdaq-100 led the market in the first half of 2024, powered by AI stocks like Nvidia (NVDA). It stalled in July as money shifted into sectors like real...
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Intel Rallies on Sudden Flurry of Bullish News
by David Russell | Feb 19, 2025
After years of being left for dead, Intel is coming to life. The chipmaker jumped 16 percent yesterday, its biggest gain since the 2020. That surge followed its best week (+24 percent) since January 2000, near the peak of the dotcom bubble. The stock is now above its...
Options Alert: Call Buyers Are Piling Into This Recent Tech IPO
by David Russell | Aug 9, 2021
Roblox was a prominent IPO in the spring. Now, after a rally and pullback, the bulls seem to be returning. Options traders purchased about 12,000 short-term 13-August 85 calls this morning. Premiums started at $0.40 and quickly shot above $2 as the orders piled in....
Like Cryptocurrencies? Check out the Price Action in this Bitcoin Mining Stock
by David Russell | Aug 2, 2021
Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain has been skidding lower since February, but now it could be ready to move again. The main feature on its chart is its jump above the 50-day moving average on July 26. It’s formed a tight consolidation pattern above the line since. The...
Peak Earnings? Amazon.com, Facebook Make Tech Investors Worry It’s Downhill From Here
by David Russell | Jul 30, 2021
Major technology stocks like Amazon.com got a huge boost from last year's pandemic. Now investors are starting to worry their best growth is in the rearview mirror. Amazon.com's (AMZN) second-quarter revenue was just $113.1 billion, $2 billion less than analyst...
This Key Part of the Technology Sector Could Be Flashing Warning Signs: Chart of the Day
by David Russell | Jul 27, 2021
Semiconductors have been a key pillar of the S&P 500’s advance since 2016, and now they may be flashing a warning signal for the overall market. This chart of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index shows how gains have been slowing all year. Prices have squeezed...



