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6 Reasons Why Last Week’s Pullback Wasn’t All That Bearish

6 Reasons Why Last Week’s Pullback Wasn’t All That Bearish

Stocks dipped last week, but there are several reasons why it wasn't terribly bearish. Stocks were overbought.The S&P 500 held important levels."Risk-on sectors" were strong."Safe havens" were weak.Investors are favoring smaller companies.The holidays are coming....

Target Breaks Out as Digital Transformation Pays Off: Earnings This Week

Target Breaks Out as Digital Transformation Pays Off: Earnings This Week

Earnings season ended on a strong note as Target's digital transformation continued to pay off. Investors also embraced newer technology companies and shrugged at established leaders -- just like last week. Target (TGT) surpassed estimates across the board: profit,...

The End of FANG? Most Stocks Break Out But the Nasdaq Is Going Nowhere

The End of FANG? Most Stocks Break Out But the Nasdaq Is Going Nowhere

Stocks hit new highs last week on hopes of a coronavirus vaccine, but major technology companies like Apple and Tesla went nowhere. Consider these points about the period between Friday, November 6, and Friday, November 13: The S&P 500 rose 2.2 percent and closed...

Strong Results, But Few Breakouts: Earnings This Week

Strong Results, But Few Breakouts: Earnings This Week

Several companies reported earnings this week, but few broke out. Walt Disney (DIS), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Applied Materials (AMAT) beat analyst forecasts but remained below recent highs. Less prominent companies including Chinese e-commerce firm Pinduoduo (PDD)...

Five Reasons Why Stocks Began November With a Giant Blastoff

Five Reasons Why Stocks Began November With a Giant Blastoff

Stocks began November with a monster rally, and there are at least five reasons why. The S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each had their biggest weekly gains since March. Technology stocks led the charge, along with health care and precious...

Uncertainty Runs High in the Stock Market as a Huge Week Begins

Uncertainty Runs High in the Stock Market as a Huge Week Begins

There's huge uncertainty in the stock market as investors enter one of the biggest weeks in recent history. The Presidential Election tomorrow won't just determine who sits in the White House. Outcomes in Congress could also have a major impact on fiscal stimulus at...

These Were The Busiest Symbols at TradeStation in October

These Were The Busiest Symbols at TradeStation in October

Tesla was the busiest symbol at TradeStation Securities in October, keeping the No. 1 spot for the fourth straight month. The rankings were little changed this month. Traders continued to focus more on individual stocks than index-based products. Chinese electric-car...