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Apple Slips From Top Spot as Volatility Spikes: August at TradeStation

Apple Slips From Top Spot as Volatility Spikes: August at TradeStation

Volatility spiked in August, shifting attention away from individual stocks and toward the indexes. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) was the busiest symbol on TradeStation since the end of July, ending a four-month reign at the top by Apple (AAPL). Other index-linked...

Stocks Fall Again as Economic Fears Keep the Volatility Coming

Stocks Fall Again as Economic Fears Keep the Volatility Coming

Stocks fell again last week as economic fears continued, but the Federal Reserve may lift spirits soon. The S&P 500 declined 1 percent between Friday, August 9, and Friday, August 16. It was the third straight losing week and kept the index on pace for its second...

Apple Still No. 1 as Traders Shun ETFs: July at TradeStation

Apple Still No. 1 as Traders Shun ETFs: July at TradeStation

Apple (AAPL) was the most popular stock among TradeStation clients in July, holding the top spot for a fourth straight month. The ranking table was little changed from June, with traders still focused on high-profile technology companies. They're also avoiding...

Podcast: Chip Stocks Are Flying

Podcast: Chip Stocks Are Flying

This podcast reviews why semiconductor stocks are rebounding this year. It explores stronger orders, research, management calls and how 5G networks could fuel a new investment boom. TRANSCRIPT Chip stocks are one of the most volatile and exciting parts of the market....

Stocks Break Out as Jerome Powell Keeps the Party Going

Stocks Break Out as Jerome Powell Keeps the Party Going

Stocks broke out to new highs last week as Jerome Powell kept the party going. The S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent to close above 3,000 for the first time ever. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 also set new records. "Risk-on" sectors like emerging markets,...

Apple Rules the Roost for 3rd Straight Month: June at TradeStation

Apple Rules the Roost for 3rd Straight Month: June at TradeStation

Technology giant Apple (AAPL) was the most popular stock at TradeStation in June, holding its position for the third straight month. Red-hot initial public offering Beyond Meat (BYND) also catapulted into the top 10 after issuing shares for the first time on May 2....

Bull Markets Climb a Wall of Worry, Once Again

Bull Markets Climb a Wall of Worry, Once Again

"Bull markets climb a wall of worry." The old adage proved true again today as the S&P 500 breaks out to new highs. Investors ended last week fearing higher tariffs against China before the G20 Summit in Osaka. Then President Trump withdrew the threat after...

Stocks Near Record Highs Halfway Through the Year

Stocks Near Record Highs Halfway Through the Year

Stocks fell slightly last week but still ended June within striking distance of record highs. The S&P 500 slid 0.3 percent between Friday, June 21, and Friday, June 28. Nonetheless, the index registered the fifth winning month of the year and its best first half...

Apple Rules the Roost as IPhone Maker Surges: April at TradeStation

Apple Rules the Roost as IPhone Maker Surges: April at TradeStation

Apple (AAPL) was the most popular symbol at TradeStation in April as the technology giant kept rising for a fourth straight month. There weren't many changes to the list of most active stocks and ETFs last month. Attention continued to focus on large technology...