As the market endured heavy selling on Monday, bonds provided a safe haven. They were bid on most of the day, though there was some selling towards the end of the session and yields fell a bit (the 10-year yield closed at the lowest level in a month). Many investors have been concerned about a…
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The roar from bears has been getting louder, which begs us to ask if we are entering a bear market or not. My answer: no, we are not. There is no proof we are in a bear market. Data points away from a bear market Just last week I heard four warnings that a crash…
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How to Read Trends Using Relative Strength and Money Flow – Webinar Recap Here at Explosive Options, we love to use technical analysis to guide our trades. Relative strength and money flow are key to interpreting trends, so we figured it was high time to devote a webinar to these indicators. During this options trading webinar,…
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Workday is in that very hot cloud application category that is taking the tech world by storm. This stock has been on a streak since the start of 2018, and the recent sideways action (showing it’s range bound) for the past few months has provided nice consolidation. It appears we may be at the precipice…
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This market has been quite challenging and difficult to navigate, which is why it’s been more important than ever to use technical indicators as a guide. Technical analysis is not a silver bullet, but it provides evidence that can help you wade through the waters and avoid unseen sharks. In this case, our sharks are…
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Will There Be a Summer Market Rally? – Webinar Recap As we slide into the dog days of summer, Jeff Hirsch joined me to discuss what to expect during the next few months. At the top of the list: Will there be a summer market rally? I can’t think of a better person to tackle…
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Roku is one of our favorite names to trade even though it is quite volatile, especially during earnings season. Notice on the chart that the stock got drilled in February. A huge slide from the low 50’s did not stop until a bottom (45% lower!) was reached in April. Since bottoming out, it has been…
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When the futures market open for trading on Sunday at 3pm EST and Monday through Thursday at 4pm EST, there is a slew of activity from traders who want to take advantage of a thin market. These pajama traders, a term coined by Jim Cramer, lose more than win. We’ll get to the “why” in…
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Bob Lang and Jim Cramer discussed three strong food charts during this Off the Charts segment on Mad Money. Why are Chipotle, Del Taco and El Pollo Loco looking so good? Let’s dive in. by Liz Gurdus As restaurant stocks rise in lockstep with consumer sentiment and job growth, CNBC’s Jim Cramer recruited technician Bob…
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Do you ever watch the after hours market activity? Does it stress you out? Are you left riddled with anxiety when a stock is hit following a less than stellar earnings report? Ignore after hours market activity This has happened to many of us, and it is unnerving. But you can ignore it. That’s right,…
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