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July Starts with a Bang as Tech Breaks Out
by David Russell | Jul 7, 2025
Stocks are beginning the second half with a bang, led by the key technology sector.
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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Product Breakthrough? Intel’s Call Activity Surges
by David Russell | Jun 11, 2025
Intel is surging on signs of a product breakthrough, and options traders are piling in.

Have Tariffs Ended the AI Trade?
by David Russell | Mar 31, 2025
Stocks are falling again as tariff fears deflate the AI trade and economic sentiment. The S&P 500 has declined in five of the last six weeks, with selling focused on the technology sector and AI names like Super Micro Computer.

Options Alert: Call Buyers Jump Into Kohl’s
by David Russell | Mar 25, 2025
Kohl’s has been falling for years, but yesterday traders looked for a rebound.

Is Alibaba Leaving Silicon Valley in the Dust?
by David Russell | Mar 18, 2025
Officials in Beijing plan to boost stimulus as the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing.

Options Alert: Nvidia Reports Earnings Tonight
by David Russell | Feb 26, 2025
Nvidia reports earnings this afternoon, which could trigger countless trades across the options market. The AI chip giant is the second-busiest options underlier, trailing only the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). That can help traders position for upside, downside or...