The stock market is looking to close green for a third straight session. However, it still remains a traders market. Stocks are still jumpy… and still reacting to trade news. That said, whenever market conditions change, you need to look at your inventory and see what’s still working and what has stopped. You see, not … Read more
Stocks opened mixed this morning… which is somewhat surprising considering how much bad news came out over the weekend regarding trade talks and fears of a global economic slowdown. It feels like the market is setting up for another leg down. However, it’s a great time to stay patient because many stocks are whipping around … Read more
Stocks got kicked around yesterday as fears of a trade war escalate. China recently came out and said that it will put soybean purchases on hold for now. And there were rumors yesterday that it might cut off supplies of rare earths- which are essential for smartphones, EVs, and other electronic devices. However, despite the … Read more
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
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
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
Stocks are looking to close the week on a 4-day winning streak. I wrote this to you five days ago: “Remember, selloffs could create some buying opportunities. Whether you like it or not, chances are the stocks you’re watching will be affected by market selloffs. For example, when the market is down over 2% like it was … Read more
Trade war headlines have been the main catalysts for the volatility this week. Now, the POTUS softened his tone yesterday, causing the market to recover some of its losses from Monday. However, trade talks will be still a main catalyst, as the POTUS has until midnight Friday to decide whether the U.S. should impose car … Read more
Stocks are getting crushed today as hopes for a trade deal dwindled over the weekend following some harsh comments from U.S. officials. And yes, President Trump had some things to say on twitter too… (It’s now a news driven market, and in turn, become a traders market) The market’s fear index, the VIX, is above … Read more
Reminder: Charts are updated every Sunday evening for the next week! Catalyst Swing Names (1-4 week holds) that I am watching: VtV Therapeutics (VTVT) Catalyst Dates: Phase 2 Type 1 diabetes data due in June Buy Zone: $1.25 to $1.50 Profit Zone: $1.90 or higher Stop Zone: $1.10 or below Pieris Pharmaceuticals (PIRS) … Read more