Microchip names are leading the technology sector, and the old stalwart Micron Technology is in front of the pack. Its stock has been extremely strong since bottoming out just over two months ago. The low at the beginning of August was notable; the elevated volume signaled a capitulation. Enter the big institutional buyers, who started…
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by Elisabeth Gurdus Semiconductor strength means the consumer is willing to spend on devices, Cramer explains. While Qualcomm might have some obstacles ahead, Cramer says the outlook is very positive for the whole group. CNBC’s Jim Cramer knows that a juggernaut stock market can be instrumental in sending technology stocks soaring. “That goes double for…
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The big wait is over as the hit parade of Q3 earnings reports gets started this week – big names included (banks are end of week). The tone of the reports and the reaction of the markets will be extremely important. Why all the hype? During this particular reporting season, we usually get a glimpse…
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Q4 Stock Market Outlook with Jill Malandrino – Webinar Recap Jill Malandrino was back for another great options trading webinar, this time talking about current market conditions and the stock market outlook as we head into Q4. First time meeting Jill? She is a markets reporter in Voice of America’s New York Bureau, where she…
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The VIX, the volatility indicator that measures levels of fear, has left traders and investors scratching their heads. Low volatility has been the name of the game this year, no matter what the news headlines read. In July, a record was set for most consecutive days of readings under 10% – and that record may…
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Options Trading for Beginners You’ve heard about options trading, and you’re curious. “Could I actually make money trading options? What do I need to know to get started?” To answer your first question, yes, you can trade options for income if you are serious about it. You must commit to non-stop learning and sticking with…
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Andeavor, an oil refining and logistics company formerly known as Tesoro, has been on a roll. Over the summer, it consolidated in the low 80’s. Since then, a series of higher highs and higher lows signals that the stock is looking for more upside. Volume has been outstanding over the past couple of months, indicating…
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The Power of Spread Trading Nearly one year ago, we launched our Spread Trader service. The results have blown away our expectations: The portfolio is up nearly 50%! If you’re curious as to why spread trading can deliver such powerful results, this options trading webinar is for you. I discussed everything you need to know…
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Once interest rates started coming down in early July, the bank sector was punished. The exception is Citigroup. Its chart is in far better shape than the other big banking names, like JP Morgan, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Monday’s action was particularly notable with a strong breakout from a range on decent volume.…
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Understanding and using technical indicators to guide your trading is not a sophisticated science. If you have a set of eyes, you can see recognizable patterns that repeat over and over again. You can then draw some conclusions based on what’s happened in the past and set up trades that have a high probability of…
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