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US Dollar Marked Fifth Straight Gain Day After NFP Numbers Surged

US Dollar Marked Fifth Straight Gain Day After NFP Numbers Surged

Image Source: Pexels The US dollar climbed after the NFP print on Friday. US jobs additions soared in September, with upside revisions given to previous months. Market hopes for a follow-up outsized rate cut in November were shattered by jobs growth. The US Dollar Index (DXY) climbed into a fifth consecutive bullish day on Friday, driven higher by better-than-expected […]
What’s Going On With China Stocks? Alibaba, JD.com, PDD Holdings

What’s Going On With China Stocks? Alibaba, JD.com, PDD Holdings

Image: BigstockRelative strength focuses on stocks that have performed well compared to a relevant benchmark. For our purposes, the S&P 500 will be the benchmark. By targeting those displaying this favorable price action, investors can participate in positive market trends where buyers are in control. Recently, several China stocks have shown precisely that.Alibaba (BABA – Free Report), […]
Technology Is Underperforming? Yes, And Here’s Where Money Is Flowing Instead

Technology Is Underperforming? Yes, And Here’s Where Money Is Flowing Instead

Image Source: PixabayThe underperformance of technology stocks this year continues to hurt investors who haven’t been paying attention to the sector rotation. Things haven’t been getting better for tech — they’ve only been getting worse, advises JC Parets, founder of AllStarCharts. With record returns for stocks in Q3, for example, large-cap technology was actually down last quarter. Small-cap technology is […]
The 7 Largest Companies – Saturday, Oct. 5

The 7 Largest Companies – Saturday, Oct. 5

Image Source: UnsplashHere is a brief look at the 7 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let’s dive into the numbers. Apple (AAPL) has a market cap of around $3.48 trillion, with year-to-date gains of +17.8% Microsoft (MSFT) has a market […]
Buffett Can’t Cash In On These Stocks (But You Can)

Buffett Can’t Cash In On These Stocks (But You Can)

Image Source: PexelsThe “Oracle of Omaha” Warren Buffett is one of the most successful, most popular investors of all time — and for good reason. Following Buffett’s takeover of textile manufacturer Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B), he’s grown the company into a $1 trillion investment fund. For those who’ve had faith in him since day one, Buffett has delivered […]
Looking Back On Your Trades

Looking Back On Your Trades

Image Source: PexelsIn this podcast episode, I discuss what you should look for when examining your past swing trades, as well as what you should consider when determining whether or not the trade was well-managed. Plus, I also talk about some of the key signals to keep an eye on for getting out of a profitable trade.00:20:03More By This Author:The 30-Minute Rule Of […]
Strong Jobs Report Ignites Bond Yields; Two New Swing Positions

Strong Jobs Report Ignites Bond Yields; Two New Swing Positions

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, I review the overall market and its leading industry groups. I then take a deeper dive into how to position yourself using my methodology in this current market environment. Finally, I review two new EOD swing setups in two slightly extended names, as well as the gameplan I have for each on Monday.00:14:15More […]
Wall Street’s Top 10 Stock Calls This Week – Saturday, Oct. 5

Wall Street’s Top 10 Stock Calls This Week – Saturday, Oct. 5

Image Source: PexelsWhat has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here are the top 5 buy calls and the top 5 sell calls made by Wall Street’s best analysts during the trading week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2024. First, here are the top 5 buy calls of the week. 1. Meta Platforms Initiated With a Buy at […]
3 Mid-Cap Tech Stocks Primed To Outperform: Robinhood Markets, Aspen Technology, Vertiv

3 Mid-Cap Tech Stocks Primed To Outperform: Robinhood Markets, Aspen Technology, Vertiv

Image: BigstockIn an environment where technology continues to reshape industries and drive growth, mid-cap tech stocks may offer a unique opportunity for investors. These companies are often in a sweet spot of innovation—they are mature enough to have proven business models, but still small enough to generate rapid growth.In this article, we highlight three top-ranked mid […]
Masters In Trading – Saturday, Oct. 5

Masters In Trading – Saturday, Oct. 5

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, I review how the markets moved following the recent nonfarm payrolls release. I also take a brief look at the precious metals market.00:15:03More By This Author:Masters In Trading – Saturday, Sept. 28Masters In Trading – Saturday, Sept. 21Masters In Trading – Saturday, Sept. 14