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Covid or no Covid, Bullish Things Keep Happening in the Stock Market

Covid or no Covid, Bullish Things Keep Happening in the Stock Market

Stocks rose again last week as one bullish chart pattern after another appeared. The S&P 500 rose 4 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, June 26, and Thursday, July 2. Winners outnumbered losers by more than 19-to-1. The index also registered a 1...

Market Insights’ Biggest Stories From a Dramatic First Half of 2020

Market Insights’ Biggest Stories From a Dramatic First Half of 2020

The stock market just had one of its most dramatic runs ever. It flew to new highs, crashed to multiyear lows and then bounced sharply. Coronavirus has redefined the economy and the market. The pandemic has catapulted some industries forward, and doomed others with...

These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in June as the Economy Reopened

These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in June as the Economy Reopened

The economy reopened in June, and TradeStation clients played the trend by pivoting to travel-related stocks. Aerospace giant Boeing (BA) flew up the rankings of busiest symbols on our platform. United Airlines (UAL) and American Airlines (AAL) also entered the list...

S&P 500 Has its Best Quarter Since 1998 After Roaring Back From Coronavirus

S&P 500 Has its Best Quarter Since 1998 After Roaring Back From Coronavirus

Stocks just finished their best quarter in a generation, rebounding sharply from the coronavirus pandemic. The S&P 500 surged 20 percent between its close on March 31 and today. Technology, consumer stocks and energy led the rally as investors hunted for bargains...

Can the S&P 500 Hold This Key Level as July Begins?

Can the S&P 500 Hold This Key Level as July Begins?

Stocks fell again last week as the coronavirus pandemic made a comeback. The S&P 500 slid 2.9 percent between Friday, June 19, and Friday, June 26. It was the index's second negative week in the last three, with more than 85 percent of its member stocks losing...

Stocks Bounce, But Is the Coronavirus Pandemic Really Getting Better?

Stocks Bounce, But Is the Coronavirus Pandemic Really Getting Better?

Stocks are bouncing at a key level as the economy tries to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The S&P 500 tested below 3,000 early on Monday, only to stabilize and jump higher. It then squeezed into a tight range, ending with a 1.9 percent gain on the week....

Will Stocks Bounce at This Key Level After Last Week’s Hard Fall?

Will Stocks Bounce at This Key Level After Last Week’s Hard Fall?

Stocks fell hard last week. Now they may need to hold a key level. The S&P 500 declined 4.8 percent between Friday, June 5, and Friday, June 12. It was the biggest weekly drop since the market started rebounding from coronavirus in late-March. The index briefly...

Stocks Nearly Erase Covid Losses as Economy Roars Back

Stocks Nearly Erase Covid Losses as Economy Roars Back

Strong economic data propelled stocks higher last week, nearly erasing the entire coronavirus decline. The S&P 500 surged 4.9 percent between Friday, May 29, and Friday, June 7. It was the third straight positive week, and the biggest gain since the beginning of...

Big Events and Key Movers to Watch as June Begins

Big Events and Key Movers to Watch as June Begins

Stocks are back above a key level, but will they stay there? The S&P 500 rose 3 percent in the holiday-shortened week between May 22 and May 29. The index also finished its second straight positive month and closed above the psychologically important 3,000 level....