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How Have Tech Stocks Traded Since Earnings?
by David Russell | Feb 13, 2026
Most technology companies have reported earnings, and prices are down.
Will Retailers Enjoy a Happy Holiday Shopping Season?
by David Russell | Nov 26, 2024
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
by David Russell | Nov 25, 2024
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?
by David Russell | Nov 18, 2024
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?
by David Russell | Nov 15, 2024
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....
Chart of the Day: Is Verizon Weak in a Strong Market?
by David Russell | Nov 11, 2024
The S&P 500 just had its biggest weekly rally in a year, but Verizon Communications didn’t participate. Are the bears moving in? The first pattern on today’s chart is the trio of drops following the last three quarterly reports. Those may reflect ... For more,...
Money Floods Back to Stocks With Trump Returning to Office
by David Russell | Nov 11, 2024
Stocks are exploding to new highs as investors look forward to a second Trump Administration. The S&P 500 surged 4.7 percent between Friday, November 1, and Friday, November 8. It was the biggest weekly gain in a year, sending the index above 6,000 for the first...
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Apple’s Big Week Drove the Nasdaq to Records
by David Russell | Aug 11, 2025
Apple just had one of its best weeks ever, driving the Nasdaq to new record highs.
Toast and Freshworks: Two New Disruptors Pull Back After Scorching IPOs
by David Russell | Sep 29, 2021
Initial public offerings (IPOs) have been going strong as a series of disruptive technology firms hit the market. Two prominent names have pulled back sharply following big rallies last week: Toast (TOST) and Freshworks (FRSH). TOST is a nine-year old provider of...
Is It Time to Sell Apple? Investors Could Be Shifting to Value Stocks Again
by David Russell | Sep 28, 2021
Technology stocks like Apple are under pressure as higher interest rates sends investors back to "value stocks." In a replay of moves earlier in the coronavirus rebound, financials, energy and transportation companies are jumping. Technology, communications,...
Chart of the Day: More Upside in Advanced Micro Devices?
by David Russell | Sep 23, 2021
Advanced Micro Devices rallied hard on strong results in late July. Now almost two months later, the chip stock may be ready for another move. Notice the slow and lazy pullback since early August, which resolved with a quick test under $100 on Monday. AMD came within...
Cybersecurity, Business Apps, Medical Software: Recent IPOs Are Pulling Back With the Market
by David Russell | Sep 21, 2021
Initial public offerings (IPOs) have been active lately as new technology companies come to market. Several names are pulling back along with the S&P 500 yesterday, which may create opportunities for investors. Many of these companies are in fast-growing corners...





