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These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in June as the Economy Reopened

These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in June as the Economy Reopened

The economy reopened in June, and TradeStation clients played the trend by pivoting to travel-related stocks. Aerospace giant Boeing (BA) flew up the rankings of busiest symbols on our platform. United Airlines (UAL) and American Airlines (AAL) also entered the list...

These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in May as the Nasdaq Surged

These Were the Top Symbols on TradeStation in May as the Nasdaq Surged

The Nasdaq-100 rallied in May, and TradeStation clients played the move with several stocks and exchange-traded funds. Seven of the 10 most popular symbols on our platforms this month traded on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange or tracked its index. Some were new to the list....

Vertical Spreads Can Be a Key Strategy as Big Tech Stocks Report Earnings

Vertical Spreads Can Be a Key Strategy as Big Tech Stocks Report Earnings

It's the most important week in earnings season. Now's a great time to review one of the most important options strategies -- the vertical spread. Our previous post covered how to profit from stocks going nowhere after a big event. This one considers just the...

Stocks Break Out to New Highs as One Fear After Another Melts Away

Stocks Break Out to New Highs as One Fear After Another Melts Away

Stocks broke out to new highs last week as economic and trade fears evaporated, drawing naysayers back to the market. The S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent between Friday, October 25, and Friday, November 1. It was the index's fourth straight positive week, helping deliver...

Apple and Facebook Come Through With Strong Results: Earnings This Week

Apple and Facebook Come Through With Strong Results: Earnings This Week

The busiest part of earnings season has passed, and big technology stocks were winners again. In particular, Apple (AAPL), Facebook (FB), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC) all rallied on strong results. Big health-care names like Merck (MRK) and Amgen...

Stocks Fell Again Last Week as Trade War Kept Getting Worse

Stocks Fell Again Last Week as Trade War Kept Getting Worse

Stocks remain under pressure as the trade war against China worsens. The S&P 500 was positive for most of last week, but then came a quick succession of events on Friday morning. First, Beijing imposed tariffs on an additional $75 billion of U.S. products....

Big Tech Beats, Big Tech Misses: Earnings This Week

Big Tech Beats, Big Tech Misses: Earnings This Week

Three of the biggest companies in the U.S. have reported earnings in the last week. Their results were good, so-so, and bad. Take the good news first: Apple (AAPL) is starting to move beyond its reliance on smart phones and shifting into longer-lasting businesses....