Technical and sentiment indicators just turned bullish. Are you surprised? You’re not the only one. Last week, I wrote about the wall of worry, which was very high. Traders were feeling bearish, even though it appeared price action was ready to turn bullish. In essence, they could not see the forest through the trees. Anyone…
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Keysight Technologies has been a strong name in the semiconductor group recently. The company’s client list reads like a who’s who of the Fortune 100, and it has been catapulted into the best of breed category following some big design wins. Because the company is doing so well, the stock looks very strong. Note the…
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With market sentiment tilted towards the bears, a wall of worry is up. Why is a “wall” up, and how could it push stocks higher? Let’s discuss, because all roads lead back to market sentiment. Why a wall of worry is up Here at Explosive Options, we use market sentiment to help us find entry…
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My dad – a retired stock broker – used to say, “Money talks, and bullshit walks.” With so much bullshit (from the business media) out there, I figured it was time to share some trading tips for surviving this market. And what a market it is. We face so much anxiety every trading day. From…
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DocuSign went public in 2018 amid a great deal of fanfare. The company revolutionized the way we gather digital signatures for agreements. Their platform was quick, easy to use and efficient, and many companies eagerly signed on (pun intended). Until this summer, the stock’s performance reflected customer enthusiasm and gained more than 200% in value…
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Is there anything better in life than getting something for free? Definitely not when it comes to commission-free options trading! Last week, the major online brokers – Charles Schwab, Ameritrade, E-trade and Interactive Brokers – announced they are offering commission-free trading on stocks, options, futures and bonds. This is a game changer for the industry.…
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What Fast Food Stocks Have Strong Charts? In this week’s “Off the Charts” segment, Jim Cramer took a look at chart analysis from Bob Lang to forecast the trajectory of three fast food stocks. Watch now! Jim Cramer: Charts show more gains in Jack in the Box, Chipotle; McDonald’s is a buy in weakness from…
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The other day, I heard a pundit declare, “There is no alternative to the US equity market!” They seemed to conveniently forget about stock market alternatives that are available to any investor or trader. First things first: Ignore this narrow-minded thinking. It will get you in trouble. Second, you should never go “all in” on…
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What Stock Charts Look Promising? – Webinar Recap We asked you to bring your ideas, and boy did you! During this options trading webinar, Bob Lang did a lightning round analysis of your favorite names and uncovered some stock charts that look promising. He also discussed: Current market action, which is beating up bulls and…
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The power of the yield curve and how it affects the economy has been a hot topic lately. When a yield curve inversion occurs, the economy is likely to slip into a recession – eventually. History tells us that a recession can occur up to two years later. During the time between an inversion and…
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