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Bitcoin Seasaws Early in Week, Finishes Higher

Bitcoin Seasaws Early in Week, Finishes Higher

Summary Bitcoin (BTC) lifted on news that Argentina defaulted on the national debt.China announces a goal date for the digital Yuan. Bitcoin (BTC) got off to a strong start this week amid news that Argentina had defaulted on $65 billion worth of foreign debt....

These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in May as the Nasdaq Surged

These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in May as the Nasdaq Surged

The Nasdaq-100 rallied in May, and TradeStation clients played the move with several stocks and exchange-traded funds. Seven of the 10 most popular symbols on our platforms this month traded on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange or tracked its index. Some were new to the list....

Are Options Traders Bearish? Put Volume Spikes in Financial ETF

Are Options Traders Bearish? Put Volume Spikes in Financial ETF

Financial stocks jumped yesterday, triggering a big trade in the options market. The SPDR Financial ETF (XLF) surged 5.2 percent on Tuesday, its biggest rally in more than a month. There was also heavy options volume as 60,000 contracts traded in a single transaction...

Is a Breakout Coming? S&P 500 Takes Off Near a Key Level

Is a Breakout Coming? S&P 500 Takes Off Near a Key Level

Stocks took off last week as investors look for the coronavirus crisis to fade. The S&P 500 rose 3.2 percent between Friday, May 15, and Friday May 22. The index is back to its highest levels since early March and its second straight positive month. Transports had...

Bullish or Bearish? A Look at Retail Stocks to Watch

Bullish or Bearish? A Look at Retail Stocks to Watch

Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc on the world economy. Here in the US, some are cautious but optimistic about the future. This week American retailers will be put to the test as earnings for Walmart, Advanced Auto Parts, Kohl's, Home Depot, Target, L Brands, and...

Stocks Hold a Key Level Again as the Economy Reopens

Stocks Hold a Key Level Again as the Economy Reopens

Stocks fell last week but held a key level. Attention will now focus on the economy reopening for Memorial Day. The S&P 500 initially tried to rally, only to fall on bearish comments from Dr. Anthony Fauci and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. At one point it...

Bitcoin Plunges and Recovers Amid Halving

Bitcoin Plunges and Recovers Amid Halving

Summary Bitcoin (BTC) sank 20% as the halving approached, then quickly recovered.BTC price rebounded as investors saw the halving as having a limited impact on the mining network. Market Trends This Week Bitcoin (BTC) completed the much-anticipated halving event on...

Tech Keeps Beating Estimates as Lockdown Drives Growth: Earnings This Week

Tech Keeps Beating Estimates as Lockdown Drives Growth: Earnings This Week

Technology stocks continue to lead a small group of companies doing well amid the coronavirus lockdown. Cisco Systems (CSCO), Square (SQ), Logitech (LOGI) and Datadog (DDOG) all reported strong quarterly results over the last week. Several are direct beneficiaries of...

Worried About a Pullback? Here Are Three Go-To Options Strategies

Worried About a Pullback? Here Are Three Go-To Options Strategies

Sentiment has turned more negative this week as investors worry the economy will keep struggling with coronavirus. Let's consider some ways to protect your investments with options. Managing Risk with Collars The first strategy is known as a collar. Say you purchased...