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Here’s a Crash Course in Options Now that Volatility Is Spiking

Here’s a Crash Course in Options Now that Volatility Is Spiking

Stocks are crashing because of coronavirus. Volatility is spiking. What does it mean and how can you learn from today's crazy session? It's time for a crash course in options. Volatility and Options Volatility is the amount a stock or index moves. It's expressed with...

These Are the Three Big Questions After Stocks Fell Last Week

These Are the Three Big Questions After Stocks Fell Last Week

Stocks sank into the red last week as investors balked at chasing highs -- especially with coronavirus still spreading in China. The S&P 500 slid 1.25 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, February 14, and Friday, February 21. Big technology...

Three Big Things To Know as The Stock Market Looks Past Coronavirus

Three Big Things To Know as The Stock Market Looks Past Coronavirus

Stocks keep rising as investors come to believe China's coronavirus is starting to fade. Here are three big things to know as buyers return to the market: Coronavirus May Have Peaked Beijing announced just 1,749 new cases of the disease today, the lowest total this...

Tesla Dominates Activity by Huge Margin: January at TradeStation

Tesla Dominates Activity by Huge Margin: January at TradeStation

Tesla dominated activity on TradeStation's platform this month, and no other stock even came close. Elon Musk's electric car maker had a dramatic turn from bearish to bullish in late 2019, causing its shares to more than double in value. Traders remained active in...

Key Things for Stock Traders to Know About the Coronavirus Outbreak

Key Things for Stock Traders to Know About the Coronavirus Outbreak

Market sentiment has turned quickly as the deadly coronavirus spreads in China. Let's consider some key things to know as a new week begins. Stocks Were Potentially Due for a Pullback The S&P 500 had a big rally before the disease appeared. In the 15-week period...

Semiconductors and Apple Just Led the S&P 500 to its Best Year Since 2013

Semiconductors and Apple Just Led the S&P 500 to its Best Year Since 2013

Last year was dominated by technology trades as investors returned to their favorite corner of the stock market. Let's review some of the biggest movers. First of all, semiconductors ripped higher as orders rebounded. The industry may also remain in focus this year as...

These Were Some of the Year’s Biggest Posts on Market Insights

These Were Some of the Year’s Biggest Posts on Market Insights

We hope everyone's having a great holiday season. Activity's quiet this week and markets are closed tomorrow for Christmas. So it's a good time to review some of our bigger stories of 2019. Keep reading Market Insights in the New Year to stay on top of the most...