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These Were the Top Symbols at TradeStation Last Month as Stocks Nosedived

These Were the Top Symbols at TradeStation Last Month as Stocks Nosedived

Stocks just crashed because of coronavirus. Investors responded by flocking to index ETFs in a huge way. The SPDR S&P 500 exchange-traded fund (SPY) shot back up the rankings for TradeStation's most active symbols. It not only rose two positions to reclaim the top...

These Were The Five Most Popular Stocks at TradeStation In February

These Were The Five Most Popular Stocks at TradeStation In February

Tesla spiked to new highs this month, and TradeStation clients were all over it. The electric-car maker remained the most active symbol on our platform in February. It's surged in popularity since October after CEO Elon Musk solved its manufacturing problems. The...

Nasdaq Leads a Rebound as Strong Data Keeps Sentiment Bullish

Nasdaq Leads a Rebound as Strong Data Keeps Sentiment Bullish

Stocks rebounded sharply last week as strong economic news gave investors a reason to stay bullish. The S&P 500 rose 3.2 percent between Friday, January 31, and Friday, February 7. It was the biggest weekly gain since early June. Technology stocks and members of...

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...

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: October 25

Monex Crypto Market Weekly: October 25

This post is a translation of the weekly cryptocurrency analysis by Crypto Lab, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group (Tokyo, Japan). Monex is the parent of TradeStation Group. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) dropped on the week amid ongoing criticism of Facebook's...

Suddenly Vultures Circle in the Credit Market

Suddenly Vultures Circle in the Credit Market

The Federal Reserve has everyone talking about hawks and doves this week. But another kind of bird may be swooping in: vultures. Recent headlines suggest credit markets are getting squeezed. This could create bearish opportunities for traders willing to play buzzard...

Are There Winners from the Selloff in Oil?

Are There Winners from the Selloff in Oil?

Oil just had its biggest drop in at least four years, and winners may be emerging. Airlines are one of the best-performing groups recently, according to TradeStation's uber-useful RadarScreen® app. They've risen 3 percent in the last week and 6 percent in the last...

Tech’s Problems Multiply: Earnings This Week

Tech’s Problems Multiply: Earnings This Week

Technology stocks rebounded sharply yesterday, but recent earnings reports show problems multiplying in the sector. Just look at Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB). All three missed revenue estimates, potentially marking an end to years of solid...