John Gladston Earnings season is one of the busiest times for trading… and it happens 4 times a year… and typically, there’s a lot of volatility in stocks reporting earnings. Now, that’s good news for us because it uncovers a lot of trading opportunities. However, when companies report earnings you need to know what to look for … Read more
The market is closed tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day. I hope you’re enjoying the weekend and are doing something you enjoy. For some, the day off from trading is welcomed… after all, not everyone is making money in this choppy, news-driven market… (This tweet is partially responsible for the recent volatility we’ve experienced over … Read more
Don’t look now… but almost 1 out of 3 S&P 500 stocks are in bear market territory. These stocks are 20% or more off their 52-week highs. (Note: If you haven’t watched my video series on cashing in on crashing stocks then watch this). As the U.S.-China trade war heats up… I’m chomping at the bit to trade … Read more
I’m not going to sugarcoat it for you… this is a tough market for swing trading. It seems like traders are reacting to every headline pertaining to trade talks that holding overnight positions has gotten riskier. It’s even more challenging if you primarily trade stocks on the long side. That said, nearly 32% of the … Read more
I consider myself a market junkie…someone who is curious and eager to learn new ways to beat the market. However, I’m currently on vacation and I’m not really following stocks that much this week. It doesn’t look like I’ve missed much though, markets still appear to be focused on trade talks and price action has … Read more
It’s been another choppy week in the market, to say the least. It seems like one-day stocks are up… the next they are down. The outcome from U.S.-China trade talks will have a significant impact on the stock market… That said, traders are reacting to every news headline and rumor they hear regarding trade. But … Read more
Imagine if you were in charge of a business and your job was to figure out where to invest the firm’s capital where would you start? Will you go with what you “feel” like makes the most sense or rather rely on data? You see, some traders out there are just winging it… jumping from … Read more
When it comes to the money game… there is no one bigger than the Federal Reserve Bank. After all, it manages the nation’s money supply. The Reserve Banks serve the U.S. Treasury… and are often referred to as a “bankers’ bank” Now, the Federal Open Market Committee meets only eight times a year to discuss the … Read more
During choppy markets like the one we’re experiencing now, trading can be tough. After all, stocks are experiencing a ton of back and forth action after each news headline pertaining to trade talks hits the wire. For some traders, the goal is to be at break-even and not lose too much during this tough stretch. … Read more
One question I’d like to address that I often receive is: Can I use options to trade for biotech breakouts? Technical Answer: Yes My Answer: Maybe Read on to find out why it sometimes doesn’t make sense to use options for biotech breakouts, as well as, when it’s the absolute best time to buy options … Read more