Trading
Learn how to develop and implement a trading plan that consists of analyzing the markets, filtering for potential opportunities, assessing risks, executing trades, and evaluating results.
Investors Parse AI Spending in a Choppy Market
Investors punish mega-caps for committing too much cash to AI, GDP tops estimates amid stalled consumer spending, and volatility could continue through next week's midterms.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Most of the majors are on track for weekly losses as disappointing tech earnings results/guidance generate "risk off" sentiment from investors.
What Is Day Trading? How It Works and Key Risks
Learn how day trading works, common strategies like scalping and momentum trading, risks involved, and how it differs from long-term investing.
Q3 Tech Earnings Preview: Can AI Save the Day?
Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and spending plans to headwinds from persistent inflation and rising Treasury yields.
Q3 Bank Earnings: Muddier Waters to Navigate
Amid potentially slowing IPO demand and the Fed's first interest rate hike in three years, the outlook for this quarter's bank earnings enters a more challenging phase.
After-Hours Trading: What It Is, How It Works
What is after-hours trading? How does it work? Learn about the rules, risks, and benefits of extended-hours trading.
The MOVE Index and Why It Might Matter
The MOVE Index, a.k.a. the "VIX of bonds," helps investors track volatility across U.S. Treasuries. Sometimes, it can signal future action in equities.
How Interest Rate Movements Affect Options Prices
Interest rates have an important effect on options prices, especially when rates are high. The options greek rho measures the impact of rates and can help when evaluating options.
Hard-Hitting 'Soft' Data: Why Surveys Matter
'Soft' reports like sentiment and confidence don't reflect 'hard' data like GDP or CPI. Still, they can affect markets and come with various strengths and weaknesses to consider.