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Safe Havens Lead as Momentum Slows
by David Russell | Oct 23, 2025
The S&P 500 has gone almost two weeks without making a new all-time high.
Breakout or Breakdown? Events This Week Could Set Market Direction
by David Russell | Sep 11, 2023
Stocks face major tests this week as investors brace for inflation data, a potential autoworker strike and the expected introduction of new iPhones. The S&P 500 fell 1.4 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, September 1, and Friday, September 8....
S&P 500 Tries to Hold Potential Support: Market Trends This Week
by David Russell | Sep 7, 2023
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 holds 4450 area Near June peak and August 15 breakdown level Holds 50% retracement of 8/25 - 9/1 rally...
Technology Rebounds as New Companies Rally In the Sector
by David Russell | Sep 5, 2023
Technology stocks are rebounding from a weak August as investors target a widening swath of companies like Intel and Western Digital. The S&P 500 rose 2.5 percent between Friday, August 25, and Friday, September 1. But technology stocks rallied 4.4 percent, their...
Energy Led in August as Higher Rates Dragged The Stock Market Lower
by David Russell | Sep 1, 2023
The stock market pulled back in August after a five-month rally. Energy was the only positive sector, thanks to rising oil prices. The S&P 500 was down 5.5 percent at its low on August 18, but rebounded to end the month with a 1.8 percent decline. More than...
Chart of the Day: Tesla Could Be Accelerating
by David Russell | Aug 28, 2023
Tesla skidded lower after its last earnings report on July 19, but now the EV giant could be turning a corner. The first pattern on today's chart is the dive toward $212 on August 18. It was the lowest level in more than two months, but TSLA gapped back to the upside...
Stocks Are Trying to Stabilize Before a Trio of Major Economic Events
by David Russell | Aug 28, 2023
Stocks are trying to stabilize before three major economic events that could determine direction in coming months. The S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent between Friday, August 18, and Friday, August 25. It was the first gain in the last four weeks, supported by large-cap...
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AI, Robotaxis, Inflation and Earnings Could Move Stocks This Week
by David Russell | Oct 7, 2024
The stock market is entering a busy time as investors prepare for AI events, plus inflation and the start of earnings season. Here are some potentially big items this week: Tuesday-Wednesday: Amazon.com (AMZN) has a Prime Big Deal Days. This may focus attention on the...
Chinese Tech Stocks Break Out, and 10 New Companies Are Leading the Rally
by David Russell | Jun 17, 2020
Ever heard of Pinduoduo? GSX Techedu, or Bilibili? They're among a handful of technology stocks breaking out to new highs as investors embrace China's flourishing digital economy. The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) ripped 4 percent above its 52-week high...
Will Stocks Bounce at This Key Level After Last Week’s Hard Fall?
by David Russell | Jun 15, 2020
Stocks fell hard last week. Now they may need to hold a key level. The S&P 500 declined 4.8 percent between Friday, June 5, and Friday, June 12. It was the biggest weekly drop since the market started rebounding from coronavirus in late-March. The index briefly...
The Fed May Take New Steps to End the Coronavirus Recession
by David Russell | Jun 9, 2020
The Federal Reserve may get creative as it looks to revive the economy from its worst crisis of the modern era. Central bank watchers expect interest-rate controls and increased asset purchases when new policies are announced tomorrow afternoon. The goal is to...
Tesla Suddenly Has Competition in the Electric Car Space
by David Russell | Jun 4, 2020
Just like that, electric vehicles are emerging as a strong group in the stock market. Most readers know about Tesla (TSLA), which has more than doubled from its mid-March low. Some people have seen Nio (NIO), its smaller Chinese rival that's up 56 percent in the last...





