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Bull Markets Climb a Wall of Worry, Once Again

Bull Markets Climb a Wall of Worry, Once Again

"Bull markets climb a wall of worry." The old adage proved true again today as the S&P 500 breaks out to new highs. Investors ended last week fearing higher tariffs against China before the G20 Summit in Osaka. Then President Trump withdrew the threat after...

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: June 28

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: June 28

This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Crypto Lab, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) continued its strong bullish trend with a breakout above...

Disney, Microsoft Led the Dow Higher in the Second Quarter

Disney, Microsoft Led the Dow Higher in the Second Quarter

Today's the last day of the second quarter. A pair of blue-chip disruptors led the market higher during the period. Walt Disney (DIS) and Microsoft (MSFT) were the best performers in the Dow Jones Industrial Average since the end of March. DIS surged 25 percent as it...

Gold Miners Soar as Federal Reserve Puts the ‘Bull’ Back in Bullion

Gold Miners Soar as Federal Reserve Puts the ‘Bull’ Back in Bullion

Monetary policy is changing, and it's fueling a monster rally in gold-mining stocks. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has gained 18 percent since the beginning of June. That puts it on pace for the biggest monthly gain since April 2016. "Uncertainties about...

Bitcoin Keeps Ripping as ETF Hopes Return

Bitcoin Keeps Ripping as ETF Hopes Return

The world's top cryptocurrency hit new highs overnight as good news added to bullish momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) pushed over $12,900 this morning, its highest price since January 2018. It's up more than 40 percent in the last week and more than 250 percent so far this...

With Presidential Debates Tonight, Investors May Tune Into These Stocks

With Presidential Debates Tonight, Investors May Tune Into These Stocks

The 2020 Presidential election cycle gets rolling with the first debates tonight. There's one sector investors may view as winners regardless of which candidate emerges victorious. Traditional television companies like Nexstar Media (NXST) and Sinclair Broadcast Group...

New Highs for Stocks as Fed Keeps the Money Flowing

New Highs for Stocks as Fed Keeps the Money Flowing

Stocks closed at new highs last week as the Federal Reserve offered hopes of a rate cut in July. The S&P 500 rose 2.2 percent between Friday, June 14, and Friday, June 21. The index closed 5 points above its May closing record with more than three-quarters of...

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: June 21

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: June 21

This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Crypto Lab, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) rose more than 10 percent in the last week percent in the last...

New Technology Places Options in Your Hands Like Never Before

New Technology Places Options in Your Hands Like Never Before

The world of trading is always evolving, especially when it comes to options. Do you know about some of the big innovations recently introduced by TradeStation? One breakthrough has been the introduction of new data points for clients on both the mobile and desktop...