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So Much for a Trade War Killing Stocks

So Much for a Trade War Killing Stocks

The economy is strong, earnings are near and a trade war might be priced in. That kept stocks rising last week. The S&P 500 climbed 1.5 percent in the holiday-abbreviated week between June 29 and July 4. More than four-fifths of of the companies in the benchmark...

Some Interesting Chart Patterns as Q3 Gets Started

Some Interesting Chart Patterns as Q3 Gets Started

Stocks began July on a positive note yesterday, led by technology. Several big names are also showing some patterns that could be interesting -- especially if investors are seeking opportunities at the start of a new quarter. As usual, we started by firing up...

Traders, keep an eye on oil

Traders, keep an eye on oil

Oil is in the news today with crude futures at a potentially key level. The main item came this morning from the U.S. State Department, which took a hard line against Iran. Washington is reportedly demanding that companies stop shipping oil from the terrorist state by...

A look behind Monday’s wild ride

A look behind Monday’s wild ride

"Lows are never made on Friday." That old trader's rule of thumb seems truer than ever now. The basic idea is that when a week ends on a bearish note, some investors will capitulate over the weekend by submitting sell orders. Those inevitably trigger more selling...

Crude oil may be stabilizing before OPEC

Crude oil may be stabilizing before OPEC

Disclosure: This post is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered a trade recommendation. Energy may be stabilizing, even as OPEC prepares to increase supply. Crude oil futures (@CL) have remained in a range between about $64 and $66 all month,...

Going to the next level with chart trading

Going to the next level with chart trading

Traders love charts, and they love to trade. Did you know you can combine those two passions with TradeStation's Chart Trading functionality? This feature lets customers place and adjust orders directly on the chart. That's great for pinning entries and exits to key...

Cup and Handle in the QQQs?

Cup and Handle in the QQQs?

Several high-profile technology stocks seem to be forming a classic bullish pattern.

FANG Fave in Triangle Breakout?

FANG Fave in Triangle Breakout?

Netflix, one of the most active names on TradeStation, is pushing above its previous all-time high in March.

Once again, stocks hit resistance

Once again, stocks hit resistance

For the second week in a row, stocks advanced but stalled at a key level. This time it was the 50-day moving average, a seemingly magical level on the S&P 500 that everyone uses as a trend indicator. The index pushed above it on Tuesday, stayed there for the next...