For about four months, Adobe was performing like a champ. Pullbacks were shallow, money flow was very strong and relative strength was simply amazing. Given the lead this company has over its competitors, it was no surprise to see this name keep hitting all-time highs. When stocks came off their sugar high recently, so did…
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Just two weeks ago, stocks were hitting all-time highs. Last week, markets caught the coronavirus. Unfortunately, once fear takes hold, it spreads quickly – much like the virus itself. Fear has overtaken traders We talked recently about the strong performance from 2019 spilling over into 2020. But that was before we faced a global pandemic.…
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Over the weekend, news broke that we could be facing a coronavirus pandemic. As we all know, the markets hate uncertainty – so what does that mean for us traders? Hold onto your seats, because it’s going to be a very bumpy ride. Markets are already reacting to the World Health Organization’s pandemic warning. As…
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In this week’s “Off The Charts” segment on Mad Money, Jim Cramer checked in with colleague Bob Lang on payment processor charts, all of which have seen strong rallies lately. What payment processor charts look strong? Watch the video for the full analysis – here’s a quick summary: Visa (V) is sporting a bullish flag…
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LEAPS in 2020 – Plus This Year’s Trading Outlook It’s time for our options trading webinar on LEAPS in 2020. Not familiar with this advanced trading strategy? LEAPS use diagonal calendar spreads to set up high probability bets for long call and put strategies. They are a great alternative to stocks, especially in a highly…
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With low volatility and indices that are moving slowly and steadily higher, the individual stock picker holds the upper hand. Take advantage of this stock picker’s market! I love these conditions. If I’m right more than wrong, willing to take some risks and analyze the technicals accurately, I can enjoy some nice wins, regardless of…
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After Alphabet reported monster earnings for Q4, the hot money stepped aside in a hurry. The stock fell 53 points the day after it rose 54 points – a net zero gain. But the devil was in the details, and this earnings report clearly shows the future for Alphabet. With robust numbers and a strong…
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After a strong year during which markets were up double digits, many traders are worried. Will 2020 follow up with solid gains or has the window of opportunity closed? No matter what you might be feeling, let’s talk about how to overcome your trading fears. The Four Fears of Trading You might have kicked off…
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It’s been a while since traders have worried about, well, anything. As the coronavirus spreads, so too does fear. And that means we need to adjust our strategy so we can trade uncertain markets. During 2019, the dark clouds of a nasty trade war hovered above us. Market action reflected that uncertainty in May and…
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Over the years, Intel has been pummeled by its rivals. Once the darling of the go-go 90’s, Intel had fallen hard. AMD, Nvidia and Broadcom easily skated past. However, what goes around, comes around. Intel has risen from the ashes and transformed itself into a powerhouse. With a new management team in place, the company…
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