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AI, Robotaxis, Inflation and Earnings Could Move Stocks This Week

AI, Robotaxis, Inflation and Earnings Could Move Stocks This Week

The stock market is entering a busy time as investors prepare for AI events, plus inflation and the start of earnings season. Here are some potentially big items this week: Tuesday-Wednesday: Amazon.com (AMZN) has a Prime Big Deal Days. This may focus attention on the...

Geopolitical Risks Emerge as October Begins: Market Trends This Week

Geopolitical Risks Emerge as October Begins: Market Trends This Week

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 10/7. Tickets for the Crossroads Summit 2024, sponsored by TradeStation Group, can be accessed here. Sizing Up the S&P...

Options Focus: ‘Golden Cross’ in J&J as Earnings Approach

Options Focus: ‘Golden Cross’ in J&J as Earnings Approach

Johnson & Johnson doesn't move quickly, but options traders may see ways to make it interesting. The pharmaceutical company has formed some potentially bullish patterns since July 17, when it rallied on strong quarterly results. First, the stock advanced from...

Stocks Break September Curse as Rates Fall and AI Boom Spreads

Stocks Break September Curse as Rates Fall and AI Boom Spreads

Stocks had their first positive September in five years thanks to lower rates, AI and Chinese stimulus. The S&P 500 rose 2 percent between Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 30. It was the ninth gain in the last 10 months, with the index closing above 5,700...

China Stimulus, Chip Rally Drive Stocks to Another New High

China Stimulus, Chip Rally Drive Stocks to Another New High

Stocks are pushing to new record highs as China unleashes economic stimulus and chipmakers keep rising. The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent between Friday, September 20, and Friday, September 27. It was the third straight positive week, with almost two-thirds of the...

Growth Makes a Comeback as Summer Ends: Market Trends This Week

Growth Makes a Comeback as Summer Ends: Market Trends This Week

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 9/30. Tickets for the Crossroads Summit 2024 can be accessed here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500...

Options Alert: Long-Term Position Stays Bullish on Chip Giant

Options Alert: Long-Term Position Stays Bullish on Chip Giant

Will Broadcom be the next company to achieve a $1 trillion valuation? One big options trader may think so. Check out this unusual activity yesterday in AVGO, which is up more than 50 percent so far this year: 7,000 December 200 calls were purchased for $5.40. 7,000...

Stocks Break Out as the Federal Reserve Turns Dovish

Stocks Break Out as the Federal Reserve Turns Dovish

Stocks are breaking out as the Federal Reserve moves to support the economy instead of fighting inflation. The S&P 500 rose 1.4 percent between Friday, September 13, and Friday, September 20. The index closed above 5,700 for the first time ever, while the Dow...