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Stocks Break Out as Technology and Cyclicals Come Back to Life

Stocks Break Out as Technology and Cyclicals Come Back to Life

Stocks broke out to new highs last week, led by technology and cyclicals like financials and cruise ships. The S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent between Friday, October 4, and Friday, October 11. It was the fifth straight positive week. The index also closed above 5,800...

AI Agents, Travel Stocks and Financial Earnings: Market Trends This Week

AI Agents, Travel Stocks and Financial Earnings: Market Trends This Week

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 10/14. Tickets for the Crossroads Summit 2024, sponsored by TradeStation Group, can be accessed here. Sizing...

Software Powers Growth-Stock Comeback as 4th Quarter Begins

Software Powers Growth-Stock Comeback as 4th Quarter Begins

2024 is entering its homestretch, and large-cap growth stocks could be making a comeback. Technology, communications and consumer discretionaries are the three best-performing sectors in the last month, according to TradeStation data. That's important for at least two...

AMD Has Lagged in the AI Race. Could It Catch Up This Week?

AMD Has Lagged in the AI Race. Could It Catch Up This Week?

Advanced Micro Devices was an early mover in the AI boom. Now, after a long period of stagnation, traders may see potential for the chip stock to play catch-up. Thursday, October 10, could be a pivotal session. That's when CEO Lisa Su plans to unveil the company's...

AI, Robotaxis, Inflation and Earnings Could Move Stocks This Week

AI, Robotaxis, Inflation and Earnings Could Move Stocks This Week

The stock market is entering a busy time as investors prepare for AI events, plus inflation and the start of earnings season. Here are some potentially big items this week: Tuesday-Wednesday: Amazon.com (AMZN) has a Prime Big Deal Days. This may focus attention on the...

Geopolitical Risks Emerge as October Begins: Market Trends This Week

Geopolitical Risks Emerge as October Begins: Market Trends This Week

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 10/7. Tickets for the Crossroads Summit 2024, sponsored by TradeStation Group, can be accessed here. Sizing Up the S&P...

Options Focus: ‘Golden Cross’ in J&J as Earnings Approach

Options Focus: ‘Golden Cross’ in J&J as Earnings Approach

Johnson & Johnson doesn't move quickly, but options traders may see ways to make it interesting. The pharmaceutical company has formed some potentially bullish patterns since July 17, when it rallied on strong quarterly results. First, the stock advanced from...

Stocks Break September Curse as Rates Fall and AI Boom Spreads

Stocks Break September Curse as Rates Fall and AI Boom Spreads

Stocks had their first positive September in five years thanks to lower rates, AI and Chinese stimulus. The S&P 500 rose 2 percent between Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 30. It was the ninth gain in the last 10 months, with the index closing above 5,700...

China Stimulus, Chip Rally Drive Stocks to Another New High

China Stimulus, Chip Rally Drive Stocks to Another New High

Stocks are pushing to new record highs as China unleashes economic stimulus and chipmakers keep rising. The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent between Friday, September 20, and Friday, September 27. It was the third straight positive week, with almost two-thirds of the...