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The S&P 500 has potential to accelerate higher as it flirts with last year's highs. That was the view this morning from John Hoagland at TopstepTrader. S&P 500 E-mini futures (@ES) have consolidated in a tight range since the beginning of last week. On this...
One of the most popular chart patterns is about to take place on the most important index. We're talking about a "golden cross" on the S&P 500. Defined as a cross of the 50-day moving average above the slower 200-day moving average, technicians often view this...
This is the final post in a seven-part series on the catalysts for stock movements. It’s based on a series of talks at TradeStation’s Master Class learning sessions. Companies are not just businesses. They're also corporate entities with financial...
This post highlights the work of a presenter at TradeStation's upcoming MasterClass learning session. It's intended for educational purposes only and shouldn't be interpreted as a trade recommendation. While the S&P 500 is pushing new highs for the year, one...
Roth IRAs help you avoid taxes, and a key deadline is exactly one month away. April 15 is tax day in the U.S. It's also the last chance to fund your Roth IRA for 2018. "IRA" stands for individual retirement account. There are two types: traditional and Roth....
Stock indexes, along with crude oil, just closed at their highest levels of the year. Is it the top, or the start of another rally as fear leaves the market? Let's review some of the key points with equities in the midst of their third straight winning month. One big...
This post is part of a series about the catalysts for stock movements. It’s based on a series of talks at TradeStation’s Master Class learning sessions. Business changes over time, and companies need to keep up. This process creates...
Disclosure: This post is for educational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment planning advice. Tax season is here, but traders have no fear! No longer must you rely solely on a pen and calculator to crunch your trading profits. Each year...
Gold's one of the world's oldest measures of value. It's also one of of the most actively traded commodities, thanks to CME's Comex Gold Futures. These contracts use the symbol root GC and track 100 troy ounces of gold. That means every point represents $100 of change...