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Memory Tricks for Options Greeks Like Delta, Gamma and Vega
Options are complex instruments that can swing sharply in value. Traders may find the moves confusing, so this article will help explain key "Greeks" -- some of the most important factors impacting the price of options. Greeks are Greek letters used in complicated...
QQQ Is Lagging After FANG Earnings. Here’s Where Money Is Shifting Now
In December, Market Insights noted how money was shifting away from large, well-known companies to smaller and less-known companies. That trend paused during earnings season as quarterly reports focused attention on mega-caps like Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet (GOOGL)....
Market Pulse: Cirrus Logic Pulls Back to Key Levels
Cirrus Logic began 2021 with a breakout to new highs. Now it's pulled back to some potentially interesting levels. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.
Alphabet, PayPal and EBay Spike as Digital Boom Continues: Earnings This Week
Major technology stocks delivered strong results again. This week, Alphabet, PayPal and eBay stood out the most. Alphabet (GOOGL) made the biggest splash, spiking more than 12 percent to new record highs. The search giant benefited from a stay-at-home boom in online...
Market Pulse: 30 Year Yield Hits Post-Pandemic High
Earlier this week, Market Insights highlighted the improving story for the U.S. economy. The trend continued today as initial jobless claims fell more than expected to their lowest level since the end of November. That triggered an interesting milestone: The 30-year...
Market Pulse: Is Chewy Getting Ready for a Run?
Pet supplier Chewy has been cooped up like a border collie in a kennel, but some technical patterns suggest it may run again soon. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.
Ethereum Futures Launch Next Week as No. 2 Cryptocurrency Goes Increasingly Mainstream
Ethereum hit record highs yesterday as crypto investors prepare for futures contracts and other products. ETHUSD, the second biggest cryptocurrency by market cap, passed $1,500 for the first time on Tuesday. Unlike larger peer Bitcoin (BTCUSD), which broke its 2017...
Technology & Communication
This Social Media Stock May Be Squeezing Toward a Breakout: Technical Alert
Snap is an expensive growth stock. It’s the kind of name investors have mostly avoided this year, although recent weeks have seen a shift back to such companies. This chart highlights SNAP’s last four months of consolidation. It isn’t exactly a cup and handle, but...