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Stocks Are Turbulent, But Go Nowhere
by David Russell | Nov 17, 2025
Stocks were barely changed last week despite a big jump and sharp decline.
S&P Holds Breakout as Quarter End Approaches: Market Trends This Week
by David Russell | Jun 29, 2023
Downloads are available here. MACD cross days available here. Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 stayed 3 points above August 2022 high so far this week Momentum slowing but members above 20-day MAs still exceed...
Chart of the Day: Will Small Caps Follow the S&P Higher?
by David Russell | Jun 28, 2023
The Russell 2000 small cap index has lagged all year, but it may be showing some signs of coming to life. The first pattern on today’s chart is the rally in early June, a potential sign of the bulls taking charge. RUT proceeded to retrace half the move before...
Options Traders May Think Carnival Will Keep Sailing Higher
by David Russell | Jun 28, 2023
Carnival is the top-performing member of the S&P 500 in June, and one big options trader may think it will keep sailing over the summer. Check out this unusual options activity yesterday in the cruise-ship operator: 20,000 August 16 calls traded for $0.83. 20,000...
Stocks Pause as Summer Begins and Central Banks Talk Tough on Inflation
by David Russell | Jun 26, 2023
Stocks began the summer with a pause as central bankers around the world vowed to crush inflation. The S&P 500 fell 1.4 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, June 16, and Friday, June 23. It was the first drop after five positive weeks in a row....
Tech Pauses as Investors Rotate to Cyclicals: Market Trends This Week
by David Russell | Jun 22, 2023
Downloads are available here. MACD cross days available here. Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 forming inside bar after large bullish weekly candle VIX falls below February 2020 low Breadth potentially widens as...
Is the Fed Almost Done? Stocks Break Out On Hopes of a Soft Landing
by David Russell | Jun 20, 2023
Stocks jumped to a 13-month high as investors hoped the Federal Reserve is almost done hiking interest rates. The S&P 500 rallied above its peak from last August, gaining 2.6 percent between Friday, June 9, and Friday, June 16. The technology-heavy Nasdaq-100...
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AMD Has Lagged in the AI Race. Could It Catch Up This Week?
by David Russell | Oct 8, 2024
Advanced Micro Devices was an early mover in the AI boom. Now, after a long period of stagnation, traders may see potential for the chip stock to play catch-up. Thursday, October 10, could be a pivotal session. That's when CEO Lisa Su plans to unveil the company's...
These Were The Five Most Popular Stocks at TradeStation In February
by David Russell | Feb 28, 2020
Tesla spiked to new highs this month, and TradeStation clients were all over it. The electric-car maker remained the most active symbol on our platform in February. It's surged in popularity since October after CEO Elon Musk solved its manufacturing problems. The...
A Handful of Stocks Just Rose Despite Yesterday’s Carnage
by David Russell | Feb 26, 2020
The S&P 500 got hammered yesterday, but a handful of stocks shot higher on good news. Here are their stories. HP (HPQ) and Xerox (XRX) had the biggest gains in the index as their takeover battles continue. It all started in November when XRX offered to buy HPQ for...
These Are the Three Big Questions After Stocks Fell Last Week
by David Russell | Feb 24, 2020
Stocks sank into the red last week as investors balked at chasing highs -- especially with coronavirus still spreading in China. The S&P 500 slid 1.25 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, February 14, and Friday, February 21. Big technology...
Do You Know Which Tech Stocks Rallied The Most on Earnings This Week?
by David Russell | Feb 20, 2020
Earnings season keeps highlighting new growth stocks for technology investors. This week, solar energy came into its own. Enphase Energy (ENPH) spiked 42 percent on its results while SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) ripped more than 20 percent. Both companies' products...




