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AMD Has Lagged in the AI Race. Could It Catch Up This Week?
by David Russell | Oct 8, 2024
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...
Chart of the Day: Small Caps Are Leading to the Downside
by David Russell | Sep 27, 2023
Indexes of big companies like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 neared record highs in July, but not the small cap Russell 2000. Today we’ll use a weekly chart to consider how it’s leading to the downside. The first pattern is the ... For more, please click here to view...
Fed Hammers Stocks to a Key Level as the Quarter Winds Down
by David Russell | Sep 25, 2023
Stocks are headed for a losing quarter after hawkish policy from the Federal Reserve hammered prices to a key level. The S&P 500 fell 2.9 percent between Friday, September 15, and Friday, September 22. It was the index's third straight losing week and its biggest...
Stocks Make a Lower High as Fed Stays Hawkish: Market Trends This Week
by David Russell | Sep 21, 2023
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 breaks support at 4444 after Fed meeting Two consecutive inside weeks break to the downside...
Stocks Narrow as Traders Expect Fed Pause: Market Trends Today
by David Russell | Sep 19, 2023
Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 in neutral range before the Fed Bias may be to upside given: 50% retracement of move from 8/18 through 9/1 More index members above 20-day MA than above 50-day MA Faster MAs mostly above...
Will the Fed Signal a Pause? Investors Are Waiting
by David Russell | Sep 18, 2023
Stocks could be tightening into a range as investors wait for another big Federal Reserve meeting. The S&P 500 fell 0.2 percent between Friday, September 8, and Friday, September 15. It was the second straight negative week, and the second consecutive week that...
Stocks Hold Tight Range Following Major Inflation Report: Market Trends
by David Russell | Sep 14, 2023
Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 holds middle of range near June high 2nd consecutive inside week RSI in middle of range...
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Options Alert: Calls Surge After Chinese Travel Stock Reverses Off Lows
by David Russell | Oct 24, 2023
Chinese stocks have struggled lately as tension grows between Washington and Beijing. However, at least one trader seems bullish on travel stock Trip.com. Heavy volume was detected in the November 38 calls, with more than 24,000 contracts changing hands for $0.15....
From Apple to Twitter, Several Major Tech Stocks Are Bouncing at This Key Line
by David Russell | May 25, 2021
Growth stocks have lagged for months as investors focus on "value" trades like energy and financials. But now some major names like Apple and Twitter are bouncing at a key level. The table below lists 15 prominent technology companies that have recently tested their...
Most Recent Technology IPOs Have Struggled, But This Stock Is Breaking Out
by David Russell | May 24, 2021
Most high-profile tech IPOs from the past year have struggled – but not Roblox. The maker of virtual-reality software ended last week at a new all-time high. Its chart also pulled off some interesting feats. First, it broke the descending trendline running along......
Bears Tried to Sink the Semiconductor Index and Failed: Chart Study
by David Russell | May 20, 2021
Chip stocks have lagged along with the broader technology sector. But just when you think they're dead, they have a session like yesterday. Notice how the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index opened 2.2 percent below its close the previous session. Also notice how quickly...
Is This Level a Lucky Number for Facebook? Here’s Today’s Technical Analysis
by David Russell | May 12, 2021
Technology and the Nasdaq have gone through a rough spot lately because of inflation. That may be creating an opportunity in social-media giant Facebook. FB is one of the few major Nasdaq stocks to hit new highs recently. Now it’s pulled back and retraced nearly six...