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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...
Stocks Are Trying to Stabilize Before a Trio of Major Economic Events
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...
Market Sputters as U.S. Economy Surges and China Struggles
Stocks declined for a third week as investors grappled with a surging U.S. economy and spreading weakness in China. The S&P 500 slid 2.1 percent between Friday, August 11, and Friday, August 18. More than 90 percent of the index's members lost value, including...
Stocks Fall as Strong Economy Sidelines Goldilocks: Market Trends
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 breaks June high as short-term bearishness grows 20-day moving average accelerates to...
Technical Analysis: Can Caterpillar Hold Its Gains?
Caterpillar has been leading a rally in industrial stocks, but now some traders may expect a pullback. Notice the gap to new record levels on August 1 after earnings beat estimates. CAT pushed to another high the following session but ... For more,...
Options Strategies for Earnings Season and Other Events
Quarterly earnings and other important events have the potential to trigger sudden moves in stock prices. Call and put options can help investors manage the risk of these catalysts by positioning for directional moves or hedging against declines. Key strategies...
Stocks Test Support as Blue Chips Take Leadership From Big Tech
Stocks are testing support as the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average takes leadership from newer technology companies. The 138-year-old benchmark rose 0.7 percent between Friday, August 4, and Friday, August 11. The Nasdaq-100, on the other hand, fell 1.4 percent....
Technology & Communication
Software Powers Growth-Stock Comeback as 4th Quarter Begins
2024 is entering its homestretch, and large-cap growth stocks could be making a comeback. Technology, communications and consumer discretionaries are the three best-performing sectors in the last month, according to TradeStation data. That's important for at least two...
Tech Keeps Beating Estimates as Lockdown Drives Growth: Earnings This Week
Technology stocks continue to lead a small group of companies doing well amid the coronavirus lockdown. Cisco Systems (CSCO), Square (SQ), Logitech (LOGI) and Datadog (DDOG) all reported strong quarterly results over the last week. Several are direct beneficiaries of...
Worried About a Pullback? Here Are Three Go-To Options Strategies
Sentiment has turned more negative this week as investors worry the economy will keep struggling with coronavirus. Let's consider some ways to protect your investments with options. Managing Risk with Collars The first strategy is known as a collar. Say you purchased...
Coronavirus Wasn’t the Worst Thing for Quarterly Results: Earnings This Week
Coronavirus was a big theme in quarterly results over the last week, but it wasn't all bad. Companies like Shopify (SHOP), Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Peloton Interactive (PTON) ripped higher as social distancing drove growth in their online businesses. Match...
Here’s How Much a $1,000 IPO Investment in Shopify Stock Is Worth Today
Shopify (SHOP), the all-in-one platform to start, run, and grow a business, has proven to be a force in the e-commerce industry. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Shopify powers over 1 million businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as...