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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....
Large Options Trade Appears in Coinbase as Bitcoin Rallies
Bitcoin is flirting with record highs and the options are getting active in Coinbase before its quarterly results. Check out this large transaction yesterday in the cryptocurrency exchange: Some 35,215 December 190 calls traded for an average price of $44.87. Matching...
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
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....
Is Bitcoin Starting to Move Before the U.S. Election?
Bitcoin could be coming to life as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates and the U.S. election approaches. The cryptocurrency began 2024 with a sharp rally followed by a long pullback and consolidation. However some traders could see the potential for prices to...
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...
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...
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Large Options Trade Appears in Coinbase as Bitcoin Rallies
Bitcoin is flirting with record highs and the options are getting active in Coinbase before its quarterly results. Check out this large transaction yesterday in the cryptocurrency exchange: Some 35,215 December 190 calls traded for an average price of $44.87. Matching...
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...
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?
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
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...