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Volatility Hits the Market as White House and Congress Stoke Political Risk

Volatility Hits the Market as White House and Congress Stoke Political Risk

The Presidential election’s four weeks away, and volatility is hitting the market as political tensions rise. The S&P 500 was up more than half a percent at one point yesterday, reaching its highest level in over a month. Investors were hoping for an agreement on...

Tesla and Amazon.com Were the Top Symbols at TradeStation Last Month

Tesla and Amazon.com Were the Top Symbols at TradeStation Last Month

Tesla remained the busiest symbol at TradeStation Securities in September as investors kept their focus on technology stocks. The electric car maker held the No. 1 rankings for the third straight month after splitting its shares. Other major Nasdaq companies like...

Stocks Keep Sliding as the Technology Rout Continues

Stocks Keep Sliding as the Technology Rout Continues

Stocks kept falling last week as the rout in technology stocks continued. The S&P 500 slid 0.6 percent between Friday, September 11, and Friday, September 18. It was the index's third straight drop -- the longest stretch of declines since August 2019. The...

These Were the Top Stocks on TradeStation in August

These Were the Top Stocks on TradeStation in August

Tesla dominated activity on TradeStation's platform last month, and no other stock even came close. The electric-car maker held the No. 1 spot on our monthly ranking, outpacing runner-up Apple (AAPL) by a huge margin. Other major technology stocks remained highly...

Stocks Keep Climbing, Fueled by Apple and Chip Stocks

Stocks Keep Climbing, Fueled by Apple and Chip Stocks

Stocks climbed again last week, fueled by strong technology earnings and more support from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent between Friday, July 24, and Friday, July 31. The index has risen in four of the last five weeks. It also completed its...

Stocks Pause Ahead of Fed Meeting, Major Technology Earnings

Stocks Pause Ahead of Fed Meeting, Major Technology Earnings

Stocks are pausing with several important and uncertain events looming this week. The S&P 500 fell 0.3 percent between Friday, July 17, and Friday, July 24. It was the first decline in four weeks and occurred at the same level where the coronavirus correction...