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Chipmaker Breakout or Oil Shock?
by David Russell | Apr 13, 2026
Chipmakers are trying to break out as investors brace for a potential oil shock.
Precision Under Fire: The Earnings Volatility Play
by TradeStation | Feb 13, 2026
The closing bell rings. The ticker halts. The options market holds its breath. The setup is universal. You’ve spent the last hour modeling the trade and know the implied volatility is historically high. You calculated the expected move. This is a textbook strategy...
How Have Tech Stocks Traded Since Earnings?
by David Russell | Feb 13, 2026
Most technology companies have reported earnings, and prices are down.
Scalping ATM Options: Why Speed is Your Only Edge (And How to Fix Your Lag)
by TradeStation | Feb 12, 2026
The setup is nearly perfect. The market is bullish, implied volatility is low, and the underlying stock is coiling tight against a key resistance level. You are not looking for a complex multi-leg spread here. You are looking for pure, unadulterated delta. You want to...
Stop Leaving Yield on the Table: A Pro’s Guide to Managing Long Equities with Covered Calls Strategy
by TradeStation | Feb 11, 2026
The hard part is done. You identified the macro trends. You picked the sectors with real opportunity. You built a portfolio of high-quality equities that are grinding higher. You’re sitting on thousands of shares of blue-chip capital. And yet, every single day, you...
How to Place OCO and OSO Orders on the Trade Bar
by TradeStation | Feb 10, 2026
OCO and OSO orders offer a way to link entries and exits in advance. Learn how these order types may help streamline trade management and reduce manual steps.
Value Takes Off as Large Growth Sputters
by David Russell | Feb 9, 2026
Dramatic rotation continues in the stock market as old leaders crumble and value stocks break out.
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Massive Volatility as Trump Signals De-Escalation
by David Russell | Mar 23, 2026
Stocks are whipsawing after the White House suggested it may de-escalate the Iran war.
The Year’s Leading Megacap Reports Earnings Thursday
by David Russell | Dec 10, 2025
Did you know Broadcom has risen twice as much as Nvidia so far in 2025?
Are Brighter Spirits Lifting Risk Appetite?
by David Russell | Dec 8, 2025
Risk appetite may be increasing in the stock market as sentiment shows signs of improving.
Traders Face Choices After Pullbacks in Big Tech
by David Russell | Dec 3, 2025
Tesla, Nvidia and Palantir may be stabilizing after a bout of volatility, and active traders face big choices.
Chart of the Day: Apple May Be Accelerating
by David Russell | Dec 2, 2025
Apple spent November quietly consolidating, and it may be accelerating in December.





