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Market Action Summary: 10/8/18

Market Action Summary: 10/8/18

Click here to register for the webinar, which begins at 4:30 p.m. ET. There will be no Market Action next Monday, October 15. Trade options like a star, and get commission rebates! Potential $495 value! Visit us in Chicago on October 19. S&P 500 overview S&P...

The Message Behind Yesterday’s Volatility Spike

The Message Behind Yesterday’s Volatility Spike

Yesterday was a reminder for traders who forgot what volatility feels like. The S&P 500 had its biggest drop since June 25, and Cboe's Volatility Index ($VIX.X) had its biggest spike over the same period. Even more impressive, TradeStation data showed 23.6 million...

A Tough Slog For Banks, With a Happy Ending

A Tough Slog For Banks, With a Happy Ending

There was a day when higher interest rates lifted financials. But not anymore. Selling in the sector has been intense, with 64 of the 67 members of the SPDR Financial ETF (XLF) down so far this week. Banks, insurers and asset managers have all taken a beating. (Don't...

Market Action Summary: 9/24/18

Market Action Summary: 9/24/18

Click here to register for the webinar, which begins at 4:30 p.m. ET. S&P 500 overview SPX holding Aug. 29 high but timing uncertain into Fed, quarter-end. Problems with short-term overbought condition, pushing top of minor channel, Bollinger band. Better to focus...

IPOs Keep Coming in September

IPOs Keep Coming in September

Initial public offerings (IPOs) are running at their quickest pace in years. Have you been watching? Volume at the end of August was already close to the total for all of 2017, according to data from ClickIPO. In fact, if you include Spotify's (SPOT)'s unusual direct...

Why Stocks Move: Macro Trends

Why Stocks Move: Macro Trends

This post is part of a series about the catalysts for stock movements. It’s based on a series of talks at TradeStation’s Master Class learning sessions.  On Wednesday, we examined the process of investor rotation. That's when stocks move based on shifts...

Is It Time to Carb Load Your Portfolio?

Is It Time to Carb Load Your Portfolio?

Carbohydrates might not be good for your waist-line but they’ve worked wonders for Darden Restaurants (DRI). The parent of Olive Garden, has risen sharply in 2018 after its quarterly results beat estimates for three straight quarters. Last time around, earnings grew...

Bulls Regain Footing Above Key Level

Bulls Regain Footing Above Key Level

Stocks rebounded last week as the bulls regained their footing at a key level. The S&P 500 rose 1.2 percent between Friday, September 7, and Friday, September 14. It was the biggest weekly gain in two months, with more than two-thirds of the companies in the index...

Suddenly, Bulls Return to Global Markets

Suddenly, Bulls Return to Global Markets

After months of pain, global stocks and assets are trying to rebound. The last two sessions have brought a sudden flow of positive news. So far, it seems to be shifting sentiment away from trade wars and currency crises to optimism and value hunting. We're seeing that...

Check Out This Stunning Divergence in Tech

Check Out This Stunning Divergence in Tech

Software versus semiconductors. It's a major split running down the middle of the technology sector. The chart below compares the performance between the iShares North American Software ETF (IGV) and the Market Vectors Semiconductor ETC (SMH) since the start of 2016....