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Bears Rejected: Nasdaq Reclaims Leadership on AI, Earnings Growth

Bears Rejected: Nasdaq Reclaims Leadership on AI, Earnings Growth

Strong earnings and optimism about rate cuts seem to be overpowering bearish news in the stock market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1 percent between Friday, May 17, and Friday, May 24. The index recovered from a sharp drop on Thursday and stayed above its...

S&P 500 Holds Above March High, Growth Strengthens: Market Trends

S&P 500 Holds Above March High, Growth Strengthens: Market Trends

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Next market trends on July 11. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 forms tight consolidation above old highs after quick advance Price action potentially similar to...

These AI Stocks Could Be Active With Nvidia Earnings Later Today

These AI Stocks Could Be Active With Nvidia Earnings Later Today

Nvidia releases earnings today, and it could impact other stocks in the AI space. While per-share earnings are expected to increase about 8 percent from the previous quarter, attention could focus on demand trends. Some investors have worried that the planned launch...

Chart of the Day: Exxon Challenges Short Term Resistance

Chart of the Day: Exxon Challenges Short Term Resistance

Exxon Mobil rallied in March and early April. Now, after a pullback, some traders may expect further upside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the falling trendline along last month’s highs. The energy giant closed above it on Friday, which could be considered ......

Stocks Break Out as Inflation Cools and China Steps In

Stocks Break Out as Inflation Cools and China Steps In

Stocks have broken out as inflation cools and China moves to support its ailing property market. The S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent between Friday, May 10, and Friday, May 17. It was the fourth straight positive week, with the index passing 5,300 for the first time. The...

Could This Week’s Events Get Walmart Moving Again?

Could This Week’s Events Get Walmart Moving Again?

Walmart has been stuck in a tight range, and some events this week could trigger a move. The retail giant broke out to new record highs on February 20 before settling into a range between about $58.50 and $61. Prices have recently moved above the convergence of the...

Stock Gains Widen as Investors Hope for Lower Inflation

Stock Gains Widen as Investors Hope for Lower Inflation

Money is flowing back into stocks as investors hope for a better inflation report this week. The S&P 500 rose 1.9 percent between Friday, May 3, and Friday, May 10. It was the third straight positive week. More than four-fifths of the index's members advanced,...

The Basics of Options

The Basics of Options

Options are an important tool for many retail investors. They can either replace trading shares, or make it easier to position oneself in stocks. Let’s consider the first things options traders need to know. An Option’s Price Is Usually Called ‘Premium’ There are some...

Memory Tricks for Options Greeks Like Delta, Gamma and Vega

Memory Tricks for Options Greeks Like Delta, Gamma and Vega

Options are complex instruments that can swing sharply in value. Traders may find the moves confusing, so this article will help explain key "Greeks" -- some of the most important factors impacting the price of options. Greeks are Greek letters used in complicated...