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Could This Week’s Events Get Walmart Moving Again?
Walmart has been stuck in a tight range, and some events this week could trigger a move. The retail giant broke out to new record highs on February 20 before settling into a range between about $58.50 and $61. Prices have recently moved above the convergence of the...
Volatility Closes at Post-Covid Low as Confidence Sweeps the Market
The "fear index" just broke 20 for the first time in almost a year. It was one of several milestones suggesting the market sees further recovery from last year's coronavirus pandemic. Cboe's volatility index fell 0.9 point this week to 19.97. It was the lower close on...
Another Huge Week for Cryptocurrencies as Tesla, Mastercard, Twitter Fuel Adoption Wave
Cryptocurrencies had another huge week as companies like Tesla and Mastercard continue to push digital assets into the mainstream. Bitcoin (BTCUSD) broke out to new highs on Monday after Tesla (TSLA) announced a $1.5 billion purchase. That triggered speculation Apple...
Twitter Steals the Show This Week on Signs of Advertising Breakthroughs
Twitter is having its best week in six years as its advertising business finally starts to gain traction. Twitter (TWTR) is up 27 percent since Friday, February 5. That makes it the best-performing member of the S&P 500 for the period. It's also the biggest weekly...
Market Pulse: Potential Topping Patterns on the S&P 500
The S&P 500 has steadily trended higher since November. However some chart patterns suggest it may be topping out -- even if there isn’t significant downside risk. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.
Market Pulse: Bearish Triangle in Procter & Gamble
Consumer staples have lagged this year as investors look past the stay-at-home trend. The biggest stock in the sector, Procter & Gamble, is forming a bearish triangle pattern. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.
Market Pulse: Is AMD Squeezing Toward a Breakout?
Advanced Micro Devices has been consolidating after a big surge in July and August. Now the chip stock may be lining up for another move. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.
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Facebook Joins the Trillion Dollar Club as Fear Bubble Melts and Ad Revenue Piles In
Facebook's market capitalization just rose above $1 trillion, making it the fifth member of an elite club in the U.S. stock market. FB surged 4.2 percent, adding $40 billion of valuation. It closed at a record high of $355.64 to reach 13-digit status. The only other...