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Futures Trading Coach: This Is How Low Crude Oil May Fall

Futures Trading Coach: This Is How Low Crude Oil May Fall

Bearish technicals and fundamentals could spell more downside for oil. That's the view from John Hoagland at TopstepTrader. Crude-oil futures (@CL) may extend their recent slide to about $45.50, according to his analysis of recent price action. It closed around $51...

Futures Trading Coach: These Two Rules Dominated Tuesday’s Markets

Futures Trading Coach: These Two Rules Dominated Tuesday’s Markets

Two general rules dominated futures markets on Tuesday, according to John Hoagland at TopstepTrader. When a contract opens "in value" from the previous session, traders should consider waiting for it to test the outside of its recent range. This applied to Nymex WTI...

Are There Opportunities Now That Stocks Have Pulled Back?

Are There Opportunities Now That Stocks Have Pulled Back?

Now that the market has pulled back, investors may be looking for entries into stocks that where rallying before the volatility hit. This post will consider some potential names, using TradeStation's powerful scanning tools and information from Market Insights....

Another ‘Golden Cross’ May Be Coming Soon

Another ‘Golden Cross’ May Be Coming Soon

April began with a "golden cross" in the S&P 500. Early May could see a similar pattern in the Russell 2000. In case you don't know, a golden cross is when a chart's 50-day moving average rises above its 200-day MA. It's often viewed as a sign that momentum is...

Futures Trading Coach: This Key Market Could Accelerate Higher

Futures Trading Coach: This Key Market Could Accelerate Higher

The S&P 500 has potential to accelerate higher as it flirts with last year's highs. That was the view this morning from John Hoagland at TopstepTrader. S&P 500 E-mini futures (@ES) have consolidated in a tight range since the beginning of last week. On this...

A Pattern With a Strong Track Record Is About to Appear

A Pattern With a Strong Track Record Is About to Appear

One of the most popular chart patterns is about to take place on the most important index. We're talking about a "golden cross" on the S&P 500. Defined as a cross of the 50-day moving average above the slower 200-day moving average, technicians often view this...

Chart Expert Sees Potential Weakening in S&P 500

Chart Expert Sees Potential Weakening in S&P 500

This post highlights the work of a presenter at TradeStation's upcoming MasterClass learning session. It's intended for educational purposes only and shouldn't be interpreted as a trade recommendation. While the S&P 500 is pushing new highs for the year, one...

S&P 500 Isn’t the Only Chart Hitting New Highs for 2019

S&P 500 Isn’t the Only Chart Hitting New Highs for 2019

Stock indexes, along with crude oil, just closed at their highest levels of the year. Is it the top, or the start of another rally as fear leaves the market? Let's review some of the key points with equities in the midst of their third straight winning month. One big...

Candlestick Charts Light Up Market Movement

Candlestick Charts Light Up Market Movement

If you're new to the market, you might not understand all the buzz about candlesticks. So let's take a look at why they're one of the most popular charts with experienced traders. Prices appear in bars resembling candlesticks with wicks. The body shows the range...