Markets were essentially flat yesterday as traders try to get a grip on which direction things are going to go. But just because the indexes are quiet doesn't mean some stocks are moving. Even in a tight market it is still possible to grab some trades that have big...
A few weeks ago we looked at a strategy to find trades that had a strong tailwind, increasing their likelihood of producing profit. We started with a sector that was showing promise and then looked at the individual elements of that sector to find the most beat down...
When market news gets focused on a couple key issues, it is very easy to overlook breakouts that are happening outside of that tunnel vision. A great example of this is US Steel. (X). It has been on a tear since late February and doesn't show signs of stopping soon....
One of the most important elements of a good trade is time. When you combine time and leverage you enter the realm of some of the greatest trades ever made. While it may seem like a fantasy world, there are simple ways to put time and leverage to work on your own...
Splits are an event that really should be a nothing burger. You have one share worth $100 and after an announced date you have 2 shares each worth $50. Six of one, half a dozen of the other, right? It gets a little more complicated than that but there are proven...
The critical indicator we looked at a couple days ago proved true and we saw another very strong signal yesterday. Being able to read these signs is important as the overall market trend will be able to tell you what trades have better odds of being successful....
After a steady decline since the beginning of the year fueled by inflation and global crisis, we are actually seeing the potential for a bottom to form. A solid sign that we are headed back up is setting up and we are watching two key factors that will show us what to...
Even when the market is going down it is possible to find breakout stocks that are going to really pop. Finding pick that have a greater likelihood of taking off can be possible even in crazy markets. While dropping prices are a sign that value is going out of a...
We saw the S&P jump yesterday as did the broader market, signaling some upside strength. That alone is good but there is much more to the story. The Fed did what everyone expected and raised rates. Had they done anything other than expected the uncertainty would...
All eyes are on the Fed this week, that is if they can peel away from the non stop coverage of Putin's attack on Ukraine. The market is drinking uncertainty from a fire hose and the VIX is overflowing. Everyone keeps asking "What is Putin's end game?" Another good...