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Chart of the Day: Valero Could Be Fighting Higher
Valero Energy hit a record high in November, and some traders may expect further upside.
Take Control of Order Management with TradeStation’s Trade Manager
Managing orders and positions is a real challenge, especially when markets heat up. Fast price moves can leave even the most seasoned traders scrambling to keep pace, making effective risk management difficult. TradeStation’s sophisticated Trade Manager provides an integrated order management solution to streamline your workflow, so you can stay focused when it matters most.
Chart of the Day: Is Goldman Going Higher?
Goldman Sachs has gone seven weeks without a new high, but some traders may see further upside in the Wall Street giant. The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of lower highs between late September and late October. GS has spent more than two weeks above...
Buyers Step in as Stocks Finally Pull Back
Investors just got a pullback as high-flying AI stocks retested key levels.
Key Points About Selling Credit Spreads
A previous post covered debit spreads, when you pay a debit looking for a stock or ETF to move in a certain direction. Credit spreads are just the opposite, with traders collecting premium up front in hope that the stock won’t move a certain way. What a Credit Spread...
Stocks Hold Key Levels as Breadth Recovers
New 52-week highs are outnumbering new lows again.
Data Center Boom Drives Narrow Stock Market Rally
Stocks keep rising, although most of the gains are coming from a narrow group associated with AI and data-center investment.
Technology & Communication
Options Alert: Call Buyers May Be Sticking with Intel
Intel has been running since the end of summer, and some options traders could be looking for more upside.
Powell Speaks Soon: Here Are 3 Ways to Hedge Gains
Federal Reserve news this week could trigger volatility. This article will consider three potential hedging strategies before the events.
Apple’s Big Week Drove the Nasdaq to Records
Apple just had one of its best weeks ever, driving the Nasdaq to new record highs.
Big Tech Earnings Begin Tonight
Second-quarter earnings season has begun with technology leading the stock market to new highs. Companies like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia (NVDA) have rallied more than 15 percent in the last month as investors look for more AI growth. Most of these major...
Options Alert: Tesla Volatility Spurs Big Trade
Political drama shook Tesla yesterday, and options traders were active.