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Will Retailers Enjoy a Happy Holiday Shopping Season?

Will Retailers Enjoy a Happy Holiday Shopping Season?

Traditional retailers are jumping as money shifts from megacap growth stocks to forgotten corners of the market. Companies like Williams-Sonoma (WSM), Dillard's (DDS) and Deckers Outdoor (DECK) have outperformed the broader S&P 500 by a wide margin in the last...

Stock Rally Widens as Economy Gains and Megacaps Falter

Stock Rally Widens as Economy Gains and Megacaps Falter

Megacap growth stocks are fading as a strong economy lifts the rest of the market. The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent between Friday, November 15, and Friday November 22. Every major sector climbed, along with 86 percent of the index's members. An unusual mix of stocks...

Is the Nasdaq Teetering Before Nvidia’s Results?

Is the Nasdaq Teetering Before Nvidia’s Results?

Bears hit the stock market last week as the Nasdaq-100 showed signs of a potential reversal. The technology-heavy index fell 3.4 percent between Friday, November 8, and Friday November 15. It was the biggest drop since early September, erasing two-thirds of the...

What Tools Can Help With Extended Hours Trading?

What Tools Can Help With Extended Hours Trading?

TradeStation recently increased its window for extended-hours trading. This article will consider some of the tools that might help in the pre- and post-market. The first application is Chart Analysis, which typically shows only regular stock-market hours of 9:30 a.m....

Chart of the Day: Is Verizon Weak in a Strong Market?

Chart of the Day: Is Verizon Weak in a Strong Market?

The S&P 500 just had its biggest weekly rally in a year, but Verizon Communications didn’t participate. Are the bears moving in? The first pattern on today’s chart is the trio of drops following the last three quarterly reports. Those may reflect ... For more,...

Money Floods Back to Stocks With Trump Returning to Office

Money Floods Back to Stocks With Trump Returning to Office

Stocks are exploding to new highs as investors look forward to a second Trump Administration. The S&P 500 surged 4.7 percent between Friday, November 1, and Friday, November 8. It was the biggest weekly gain in a year, sending the index above 6,000 for the first...

Sharpen Your Trading Skills with TradeStation’s Simulator 

Sharpen Your Trading Skills with TradeStation’s Simulator 

Explore Your Next Idea with TradeStation's Trading Simulator   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5QGPHAvanY&ab_channel=TradeStation TradeStation's trading simulator offers a powerful virtual arena for traders to test and refine strategies for stocks, options, and...

Chart of the Day: JD.com Jumped. Will it Jump More?

Chart of the Day: JD.com Jumped. Will it Jump More?

JD.com jumped recently, and some traders may see potential for further upside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the dramatic rally between September 20 and October 7. The Chinese e-commerce company has shown signs of stabilizing above a 50 percent retracement of...

Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon

Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon

Third-quarter earnings season has begun. Financials were the first major sector to report and the agenda will soon turn to large technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these major growth stocks....