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Monex Crypto Market Weekly: March 29
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) started the week soft amid worries about the global economy. But...
Homebuilders Gaining as Market Looks for Brighter Future
Housing stocks are on the move as Wall Street looks for a rebound in the industry. The iShares US Home Construction ETF (ITB) is up more than 2 percent in the last week. That makes it one of the best-performing major industry exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over that...
Why Stocks Move: Strategic Actions
This is the final post in a seven-part series on the catalysts for stock movements. It’s based on a series of talks at TradeStation’s Master Class learning sessions. Companies are not just businesses. They're also corporate entities with financial...
Energy Bears Chase Downside in Ocean Driller: Options Recap
Someone seems to think the downside will continue in a debt-laden energy stock. McDermott (MDR), a provider of services like offshore drilling and engineering, has lost about two-thirds of its value in the last year. Today a large options transaction looked for the...
Gold Miner ETF Shines With Market Dreading a Slowdown
The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is rallying as investors worry about growth and interest rates fall. GDX is up about 2 percent since last Friday, making it one of the best-performing major exchange-traded funds (ETF). The big move occurred on Wednesday after...
Monex Crypto Market Weekly: March 22
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) followed a quick rally in Bitcoin cash (BCH) early in the week. It...
Bears Place Bets Against Macau Casino: Options Recap
A Chinese casino operator is struggling at resistance, and bearish options traders are betting on a drop. Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) has been trapped around $23.50 for the last month. That level was also a peak in June 2017, which could make some chart...
Confidence Keeps Spreading in this Favorite Corner of Tech
Semiconductors are ripping as evidence keeps suggesting a rebound is coming soon. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index ($SOX) has surged almost 9 percent since the beginning of last week. That's more than twice the gain of the broader S&P 500 over the same period....
Futures Expert Sees Breakout Potential For Gold At Key Level
Gold may be able to extend its rally if it breaks through a key level now being tested. That was the verdict from John Hoagland at TopstepTrader. Gold futures (@GC) have spent six days at or near 1308. Hoagland said odds may favor a breakout above that level because...
Monex Crypto Market Weekly: March 29
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) started the week soft amid worries about the global economy. But...
Homebuilders Gaining as Market Looks for Brighter Future
Housing stocks are on the move as Wall Street looks for a rebound in the industry. The iShares US Home Construction ETF (ITB) is up more than 2 percent in the last week. That makes it one of the best-performing major industry exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over that...
Why Stocks Move: Strategic Actions
This is the final post in a seven-part series on the catalysts for stock movements. It’s based on a series of talks at TradeStation’s Master Class learning sessions. Companies are not just businesses. They're also corporate entities with financial...
Energy Bears Chase Downside in Ocean Driller: Options Recap
Someone seems to think the downside will continue in a debt-laden energy stock. McDermott (MDR), a provider of services like offshore drilling and engineering, has lost about two-thirds of its value in the last year. Today a large options transaction looked for the...
Gold Miner ETF Shines With Market Dreading a Slowdown
The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is rallying as investors worry about growth and interest rates fall. GDX is up about 2 percent since last Friday, making it one of the best-performing major exchange-traded funds (ETF). The big move occurred on Wednesday after...
Monex Crypto Market Weekly: March 22
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) followed a quick rally in Bitcoin cash (BCH) early in the week. It...
Bears Place Bets Against Macau Casino: Options Recap
A Chinese casino operator is struggling at resistance, and bearish options traders are betting on a drop. Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) has been trapped around $23.50 for the last month. That level was also a peak in June 2017, which could make some chart...
Confidence Keeps Spreading in this Favorite Corner of Tech
Semiconductors are ripping as evidence keeps suggesting a rebound is coming soon. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index ($SOX) has surged almost 9 percent since the beginning of last week. That's more than twice the gain of the broader S&P 500 over the same period....
Futures Expert Sees Breakout Potential For Gold At Key Level
Gold may be able to extend its rally if it breaks through a key level now being tested. That was the verdict from John Hoagland at TopstepTrader. Gold futures (@GC) have spent six days at or near 1308. Hoagland said odds may favor a breakout above that level because...