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Energy Could Be Stabilizing as Focus Shifts to European Natural Gas Crunch
Energy stocks fell sharply in June as investors took profits on 2022's best-performing sector. Now they could be stabilizing as inventories tighten and Europe faces potential shortages. The S&P Energy Select Sector Index ($SIXE.X) rose above its 21-day exponential...
Options Alert: Traders Hedge Bets in Volatile Sports Wagering Stock
Someone could be hedging their bets in sport-betting stock DraftKings (DKNG). Check out this options activity yesterday morning: A trader purchased 27,000 October 10 puts for $0.94.At the same time, he or she sold 27,000 October 15 calls for $1.59. There was no open...
Stocks Just Defied the Bears as Attention Shifts from Inflation to Earnings Season
Stocks are holding their ground as attention shifts from inflation to earnings season. The S&P 500 fell 0.9 percent between Friday, July 8, and Friday July 15. At one point the index was down as much as 4.6 percent, but prices rebounded and stayed within their...
Chart of the Day: DIY Giant Tries to Break Out Before Key Data
Home Depot could be attempting a breakout as investors await key industry data. The main patterns on today’s chart are the falling trendline and the 50-day moving average. HD is attempting to push through both. This is especially interesting because TradeStation data...
Is Inflation Peaking? Here Are Some Signs Prices May Be Cooling
Inflation has plagued the stock market all year, especially with two searing reports last week. But there could be signs of the price spiral coming under control. The first sign of cooling inflation is the drop in gasoline prices. The American Automotive Association...
A Key Semiconductor Stock Just Gave Tech Investors a Boost of Confidence
Chip stocks are an important part of the market because of their wide use across the economy. Yesterday, a key player gave investors a big shot of confidence in the group. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) gained almost 3 percent after announcing quarterly results. As its...
Chart of the Day: Tight Consolidation, Golden Cross in Top Solar Stock
Solar energy has been one of a few bright spots in this bearish market. Today we’re looking at the company in the group with the largest market cap: Enphase Energy (ENPH). The first pattern on this daily chart is the uptrend since mid-May -- the opposite of the...
Nasdaq and Tech Are Stabilizing as Investors Prepare for Earnings Season
Growth stocks and the Nasdaq-100 could be attempting a turn after six months of steady declines. The technology-heavy index rose 4.7 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, July 1, and Friday, July 8. In absolute terms, the gain was smaller than two...
Trend Following: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pullback
Everybody talks about buying the pullback, but sometimes it's easier said than done. Fortunately, TradeStation's desktop and web platforms include several tools for investors looking to follow trends. This information-packed educational video demonstrates how...
Energy Could Be Stabilizing as Focus Shifts to European Natural Gas Crunch
Energy stocks fell sharply in June as investors took profits on 2022's best-performing sector. Now they could be stabilizing as inventories tighten and Europe faces potential shortages. The S&P Energy Select Sector Index ($SIXE.X) rose above its 21-day exponential...
Options Alert: Traders Hedge Bets in Volatile Sports Wagering Stock
Someone could be hedging their bets in sport-betting stock DraftKings (DKNG). Check out this options activity yesterday morning: A trader purchased 27,000 October 10 puts for $0.94.At the same time, he or she sold 27,000 October 15 calls for $1.59. There was no open...
Stocks Just Defied the Bears as Attention Shifts from Inflation to Earnings Season
Stocks are holding their ground as attention shifts from inflation to earnings season. The S&P 500 fell 0.9 percent between Friday, July 8, and Friday July 15. At one point the index was down as much as 4.6 percent, but prices rebounded and stayed within their...
Chart of the Day: DIY Giant Tries to Break Out Before Key Data
Home Depot could be attempting a breakout as investors await key industry data. The main patterns on today’s chart are the falling trendline and the 50-day moving average. HD is attempting to push through both. This is especially interesting because TradeStation data...
Is Inflation Peaking? Here Are Some Signs Prices May Be Cooling
Inflation has plagued the stock market all year, especially with two searing reports last week. But there could be signs of the price spiral coming under control. The first sign of cooling inflation is the drop in gasoline prices. The American Automotive Association...
A Key Semiconductor Stock Just Gave Tech Investors a Boost of Confidence
Chip stocks are an important part of the market because of their wide use across the economy. Yesterday, a key player gave investors a big shot of confidence in the group. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) gained almost 3 percent after announcing quarterly results. As its...
Chart of the Day: Tight Consolidation, Golden Cross in Top Solar Stock
Solar energy has been one of a few bright spots in this bearish market. Today we’re looking at the company in the group with the largest market cap: Enphase Energy (ENPH). The first pattern on this daily chart is the uptrend since mid-May -- the opposite of the...
Nasdaq and Tech Are Stabilizing as Investors Prepare for Earnings Season
Growth stocks and the Nasdaq-100 could be attempting a turn after six months of steady declines. The technology-heavy index rose 4.7 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, July 1, and Friday, July 8. In absolute terms, the gain was smaller than two...
Trend Following: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pullback
Everybody talks about buying the pullback, but sometimes it's easier said than done. Fortunately, TradeStation's desktop and web platforms include several tools for investors looking to follow trends. This information-packed educational video demonstrates how...
Technical Analysis: Energy ETF Is Pushing Highs
Energy stocks have been consolidating as major companies report earnings. Now they could be back in focus with inflation still rising and the economy reopening. The most important feature on the SPDR Energy ETF's chart is price zone around $56. It was a crucial...
Rivian Goes Public in Hotly Anticipated Electric Truck IPO
Electric vehicles have surged lately, and today brings another key milestone: Rivian Automotive's initial public offering. The company first proposed a share price of $57 to $62. Strong demand let the underwriters boost the range to $72 to $74. It priced even higher...
Technical Analysis: Intel Is Trending Lower
Recent sessions have seen fireworks in chip stocks like Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia. The same cannot be said of Intel. The semiconductor giant gapped lower on October 22 following weak revenue and guidance. It was the third straight bearish report this year....
This Consumer Icon Is Reinventing Itself Again as Coronavirus Fades. Can You Guess November’s Mystery Stock?
The coronavirus pandemic took a heavy toll on companies providing in-person services. This month's mystery stock is no exception, although it's made some big strides lately. Like many great business sagas of the 20th century, its history began on the east coast and...
Jobs, Spending, Travel: The Economy Keeps Getting Better As the Holidays Approach
From employment to manufacturing and spending, the economy continues to improve as the crucial holiday shopping season approaches. Today's non-farm payrolls report featured bullish news on almost every metric. The overall number beat estimates by 25 percent, as key...
Retail Feeding Frenzy as Brick and Mortar Stocks Beat Estimates: Earnings This Week
Traditional retail stocks are having an explosive week as companies like Under Armour report strong earnings. Is it the start of a new trend that will last into yearend? The athletic-apparel company's sales topped estimates by about 5 percent, but earnings were almost...
Technical Analysis: Is It Showtime for AMC Entertainment?
AMC Entertainment had a dramatic short squeeze in May and June. Now it may be ready to move again following months of consolidation. The price level around $35 is the first noteworthy pattern on the chart of the movie-theater operator. That was a peak in 2015 and...
Energy Charts Are Challenging Key Levels as Forecasters Predict More Price Gains
Two key energy charts are challenging important levels as investors and analysts look for prices to keep rising. First is the weekly price of CME's WTI Crude Oil Futures (@CL), which recently approached $85.50. That was near a peak from October 2018, which at the time...
Stocks Just Had Their Best Month in a Year as Strong Earnings Drive Away the Bears
Stocks just finished their best month in a year as strong quarterly results melted a bubble of extreme negativity. The S&P 500 finished October up 6.9 percent at a new all-time high. It was the biggest monthly gain since November 2020, with over three-quarters of...