Market Insights
Opportunity knocks for those with trading in their DNA.
Curiosity creates opportunity. Insights create strategy. Born traders create their destiny.
Stocks
Options
Futures
Options Alert: Call Buyers May Be Sticking with Intel
by David Russell | Jan 15, 2026
Intel has been running since the end of summer, and some options traders could be looking for more upside.
Bears Rejected: Nasdaq Reclaims Leadership on AI, Earnings Growth
by David Russell | May 28, 2024
Strong earnings and optimism about rate cuts seem to be overpowering bearish news in the stock market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1 percent between Friday, May 17, and Friday, May 24. The index recovered from a sharp drop on Thursday and stayed above its...
S&P 500 Holds Above March High, Growth Strengthens: Market Trends
by David Russell | May 23, 2024
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Next market trends on July 11. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 forms tight consolidation above old highs after quick advance Price action potentially similar to...
These AI Stocks Could Be Active With Nvidia Earnings Later Today
by David Russell | May 22, 2024
Nvidia releases earnings today, and it could impact other stocks in the AI space. While per-share earnings are expected to increase about 8 percent from the previous quarter, attention could focus on demand trends. Some investors have worried that the planned launch...
Chart of the Day: Exxon Challenges Short Term Resistance
by David Russell | May 20, 2024
Exxon Mobil rallied in March and early April. Now, after a pullback, some traders may expect further upside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the falling trendline along last month’s highs. The energy giant closed above it on Friday, which could be considered ......
Stocks Break Out as Inflation Cools and China Steps In
by David Russell | May 20, 2024
Stocks have broken out as inflation cools and China moves to support its ailing property market. The S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent between Friday, May 10, and Friday, May 17. It was the fourth straight positive week, with the index passing 5,300 for the first time. The...
RadarScreen Is One of TradeStation’s Powerful Tools. Get Started With This Lesson
by David Russell | May 16, 2024
RadarScreen™ is one of TradeStation's most powerful tools. If you're new to our platform here are some basics to get you started with this versatile application. What Does RadarScreen Do? First, what does it do? RadarScreen is a customizable grid that can track and...
Top Stocks for Options Trading
Technology & Communication
Options Alert: Record Volume in Tech Stock
by David Russell | Apr 8, 2025
Teradyne has been plunging for almost a year, and yesterday it had record options volume. A single large transaction accounted for most of the activity in the company, which supplies testing equipment for semiconductors and robotics: Some 29,383 June 70 puts traded...
Cisco Is Holding Multi-Decade Support: Chart Analysis
by David Russell | Feb 24, 2021
Cisco Systems has gone nowhere for three years, but now the tech stock may be showing signs of life. First, notice the pullback from new highs in early February. Second, notice where CSCO broke out and is trying to stabilize. The current $45.50 level was resistance in...
Snap Just Had a Historic Day as Self-Serve Advertising Fuels Stunning Growth Forecast
by David Russell | Feb 24, 2021
Snap just had an insanely bullish day, thanks to a better advertising platform and augmented reality. Executives told investors revenue will grow more than 50 percent annually for "multiple" years, according to reports on Reuters, Bloomberg and CNBC. That's more than...
Tesla Is Lagging as ‘Old Economy’ Stocks Make a Comeback
by David Russell | Feb 22, 2021
Tesla is probably the most prominent stock in the last 12-18 months, surging about 2,000 percent from its peak to trough. But now it may be at risk as sentiment pivots from "new economy" stocks to "old economy" stocks. The chart in this study compares TSLA’s relative...
Walmart Hammered as Covid Boom Fades and Commodities Take Off: Earnings This Week
by David Russell | Feb 19, 2021
Walmart cratered this week as investors unloaded stay-at-home stocks and shifted toward commodities. Walmart (WMT) might have generated more revenue than expected, and enjoyed better traffic. However it came at a cost to profits, which missed estimates because of...





