Uncertainty
The word of the day: uncertainty. The S&P 500 slipped just 0.2% today, with SPY closing at 635.92 — basically flat. Why?
Where to Invest If…
Markets opened strong but pulled back late in the day. SPY closed at 632.25 — down just under 1%, so basically flat. What caused the shift?
Are You Stressed as a Trader?
Risk reversal trades can be useful when you’ve got a strong directional feel on the market and want to potentially take advantage of intraday movement using same-day expiration options (0-DTE).
Do Dividends Matter?
If you’re building a long-term portfolio, the answer is yes — dividends can play a major role in compounding over time.
Big Happenings Monday
Big Monday comeback! After last week’s rough close, the S&P 500 rallied 1.5%—and there are some key reasons why.
Done Deals
The S&P 500 swung nearly 3% today on one of the heaviest volume sessions in a year—and sellers won the battle.
How to Improve Entry and Exit Levels
Want to improve your trade entries and exits? Recognize strong support and resistance by looking left on your chart.
Making History
The Fed held interest rates steady today—as widely expected. But what wasn’t expected? Two governors dissented. That hasn’t happened since 1993.
Trading LEAPS
LEAPS: Long-dated options with long-term potential.
How to Repair a Broken Stock
Bought a stock and now it’s way down? With the stock repair strategy, you can potentially make up that loss if the stock just recovers halfway.
Putting Risk Reversal Trades to Work
Risk reversal trades can be useful when you’ve got a strong directional feel on the market and want to potentially take advantage of intraday movement using same-day expiration options (0-DTE).
Shooting Stars
Ever seen a candle push up then fade out? That’s a shooting star—a one-candle chart pattern that can signal a possible reversal.
Volatility Mesas
What is a volatility mesa—and why does it matters more than you might think?
Why Volume Matters
Today the S&P 500 hit a fresh high—but volume’s dipping and volatility is chillin’ around average.
What Will Consumers Do Then?
Today’s close marked another all-time high for the S&P 500—so what’s driving it? One big factor: stronger-than-expected retail sales.
Practice Like a Pro
Want to trade like a pro? Start by practicing like one. Great traders practice consistently and build instincts they can trust.
Gold Mine
CPI came in hot today—just as expected. But the market? It surprised us. Stocks opened strong, even hit all-time highs, before fading.
Bye, Mega-Caps!
The S&P 500 is sitting just below all-time highs, but what’s really driving it? Spoiler: it’s all about AI.
This Mining Stock…
MP Materials (MP) just jumped more than 50% in one session after announcing a huge deal with the U.S. government.
Playing the Odds with Support and Resistance
Support and resistance levels matter — a lot. If the underlying’s stuck in a range, neutral setups like long calendars can be a great fit.
Markets Will Watch THIS
SPY was flat (-0.06%) today but big things coming, including the start of earnings season next week.
