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The Fed May Take New Steps to End the Coronavirus Recession

The Fed May Take New Steps to End the Coronavirus Recession

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

Tesla Suddenly Has Competition in the Electric Car Space

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...

These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in May as the Nasdaq Surged

These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in May as the Nasdaq Surged

The Nasdaq-100 rallied in May, and TradeStation clients played the move with several stocks and exchange-traded funds. Seven of the 10 most popular symbols on our platforms this month traded on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange or tracked its index. Some were new to the list....

Two Very Different Automakers Were Popular At TradeStation Last Month

Two Very Different Automakers Were Popular At TradeStation Last Month

Two very different automakers were among the most popular stocks at TradeStation in April. Tesla (TSLA), the 16-year old innovator from Silicon Valley, remained the second-most popular symbol on our platform. Ford Motor (F), founded a century before, rose one position...

Vertical Spreads Can Be a Key Strategy as Big Tech Stocks Report Earnings

Vertical Spreads Can Be a Key Strategy as Big Tech Stocks Report Earnings

It's the most important week in earnings season. Now's a great time to review one of the most important options strategies -- the vertical spread. Our previous post covered how to profit from stocks going nowhere after a big event. This one considers just the...

Apple, Tesla and the Economy Starts to Reopen: This Week Has It All

Apple, Tesla and the Economy Starts to Reopen: This Week Has It All

The stock market is entering one of its most important weeks in years, with the S&P 500 parked at a key level. Traders may be watching for a breakout. Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon.com (AMZN) -- the three trillion-dollar companies -- report earnings....

Key Things to Know About Volatility as Earnings Season Begins

Key Things to Know About Volatility as Earnings Season Begins

Earnings season is just getting started. This post will consider what it means for options, and how traders may want to position for the reports. Implied volatility ("IV") is the key term because it often declines after big events like quarterly results. Traders often...

Stocks Are Back to This Major Level. Here’s What to Watch Next

Stocks Are Back to This Major Level. Here’s What to Watch Next

Stocks are back to key levels as the market looks for the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression to fade. The S&P 500 rose 3 percent between Friday, April 10, and Friday, April 17. The index closed above its 50-day moving average for the first time since...