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Key Volatility Tools to Know in This Uncertain Market

Key Volatility Tools to Know in This Uncertain Market

Coronavirus has triggered unprecedented moves in the stock market. It's a good time to review tools for navigating the turbulence. The key thing to remember is that we're dealing with volatility: How much can the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100 move in a single session or...

What’s an ABC Correction? Check out the S&P 500 This Week

What’s an ABC Correction? Check out the S&P 500 This Week

Stocks have had an impressive run since breaking out in late October. Gains have been smooth and volatility has been low -- despite negatives like geopolitical risk and coronavirus. What if you missed the boat four months ago and needed an entry? The last two weeks...

Fintechs Like Square Seem to Be a New Hot Spot This Year

Fintechs Like Square Seem to Be a New Hot Spot This Year

As a new year gets underway, a new group is leading the market higher: financial technology, or "Fintech," companies. Stocks like Square (SQ) and PayPal (PYPL) not only stand at the crossroads of the new digital economy. They've also outperformed the S&P 500 and...

A Swing Trader’s Guide to Buying the Dip

A Swing Trader’s Guide to Buying the Dip

Swing trading is one of the more popular techniques for investors in the stock market. It combines powerful tools for risk management and technical analysis. Here's how it might work for you. The Trend Is Your Friend Stocks often move in a clear direction over time,...