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Stocks Have Been Volatile, But Does the News Get Better From Here?
Historic volatility hit the stock market last week, but attention could soon turn to a series of upcoming catalysts. Some of them may be viewed positively -- especially after last week's big recovery. The S&P 500 was down as much as 4.3 percent the morning of...
Can Stocks Break Their Losing Streak as Attention Shifts Away From Inflation and the Fed?
Bearishness continues to run high in the stock market, but some traders may expect a bounce. At one moment last week, the S&P 500 was down 6.4 percent. That would have been the sharpest drop since March 2020, but it turned on Thursday afternoon and cut the loss to...
Chart of the Day: U.S. Dollar Is Breaking Major Levels
While everyone is focused on the meltdown in technology stocks and bond prices, the U.S. dollar is hitting even more historic levels to the upside. The U.S. Dollar Index started moving in late 2021 as the Federal Reserve got more hawkish. It accelerated after Russia...
Stocks Cling to Support as Inflation Rages and Interest Rates Surge
Stocks are trying to hold a support level as investors worry about inflation and soaring interest rates. The S&P 500 slid 0.2 percent between Friday, April 29, and Friday May 6. The index swung wildly despite the small closing change. It initially plunged within a...
Global Fears Distract from Earnings as Advanced Micro and Meta Surge
Earnings season is normally a big time for the stock market, but these days investors have bigger fish to fry. Companies including Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Tesla (TSLA) barely moved after issuing quarterly results. Each beat estimates on both the top and...
The Nasdaq Just Had Its Worst Month Since 2008 as the Fed Prepares to Battle Inflation
The selloff in growth stocks worsened last month as a perfect storm of rising rates, geopolitical risk and poor earnings hammered the Nasdaq-100. The technology-heavy index plunged 13 percent in April, its biggest monthly drop since October 2008. Other benchmarks like...
Twitter Jumps Into TradeStation’s Top 10, Thanks to Elon Musk’s Takeover
Advanced Micro Devices remained the busiest symbol at TradeStation Securities in April as quarterly results approach. The semiconductor stock plans to report earnings on Tuesday, May 3, after the closing bell. The shares have been testing their lowest levels since...
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Options Alert: Can DoorDash Keep Delivering for the Bulls?
DoorDash jumped earlier in the week, and one big options trader seems to think the move will continue. Check out this large transaction in the food-delivery company: 25,000 December 35 calls were sold for $22.10.35,000 February 45 calls were purchased at almost the...
Volatility Hits the Market as White House and Congress Stoke Political Risk
The Presidential election’s four weeks away, and volatility is hitting the market as political tensions rise. The S&P 500 was up more than half a percent at one point yesterday, reaching its highest level in over a month. Investors were hoping for an agreement on...
Apple iPhone, Amazon Prime Day, Giant Fintech IPO: October Could Be Huge for Tech
Technology stocks just had their worst month since March, but some big events could draw attention back to the group in October. Apple (AAPL) is expected to release a new iPhone in about two weeks. Amazon.com (AMZN) will hold its key Prime Day around the same time....
Tesla and Amazon.com Were the Top Symbols at TradeStation Last Month
Tesla remained the busiest symbol at TradeStation Securities in September as investors kept their focus on technology stocks. The electric car maker held the No. 1 rankings for the third straight month after splitting its shares. Other major Nasdaq companies like...
ESG Stocks Like Solar Energy Are Leaving FANG in the Dust
Something interesting is happening in technology. "ESG" stocks like solar energy are breaking out as megacaps like Apple and Alphabet drift. The Invesco Solar Energy ETF (TAN) shot 3 percent above its previous 52-week high yesterday. Of the 40+ thematic funds tracked...