Stock Market Blog
Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
The Games We Play
Hey friend, Let’s see how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: A mixed but overall flat close for the markets yesterday as we await key inflation figures. No change in any index directions. The Daily Nugget Understand what game you’re playing. There are many different games being played by different market participants. Some […]
So What? (Plus Another Urgent Trade Idea)
Hey, Ross here: And here’s another actionable trade idea you should be paying close attention to – because a major catalyst might be happening later today. Chart of the Day Energy drink maker Celsius (CELH) has always been a mover. The stock trends well and routinely makes 50% moves in a few weeks or months. […]
How to Confirm You’re Trading Correctly
Hey friend, As we close out the trading week, let’s see how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: After four days of losses, the market rallied strongly on Friday – led by shares of Apple and the regional banks – sending many index directions back upward once more. The Daily Nugget Price action […]
Urgent Trade Idea (+ What to Focus On Now)
Hey, Ross here: Normally, I like to use Monday as a chance to recap what went on last week or give an indication of what I see coming this week. But the trade idea I have for you today is extremely time sensitive. So make sure you check it out before the window closes. Chart […]
Divergent Behavior
Hey friend, As we close out the trading week, let’s see how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Regional bank contagion fears are roiling the markets again, sending them downwards. No change in directions from yesterday. The Daily Nugget When the market is falling, pay close attention to which stocks are not. If […]
Overblown.
Hey, Ross here: And as we close out the week, let’s look at what’s really been dragging the market down. Chart of the Day That’s the KBW Regional Bank Index, which tracks the aggregate performance of 50 US regional banks. Since the beginning of March, it’s been almost a one-way trip down. First Republic Bank has now […]
Useless Trading Advice
Hey friend, Let’s find out how the markets have been moving post-Fed decision. The Daily Direction Note: Markets dipped after the Fed ruled out rate cuts for the time being, even though the rate hike of 0.25% was widely expected. Several indexes saw their short-term directions flip downwards. The Daily Nugget Advice without action is […]
Rules of the Expectations Game
Hey, Ross here: And here’s an interesting chart that shows you just how fickle most retail traders are. Chart of the Day Essentially, retail investors’ stock holdings have actually gone back to below pre-pandemic levels as they quickly learned that stocks don’t only go up. That’s why the pros like to call them the “dumb money” in […]
The Most Effective Price Catalyst? (Not the Fed!)
Hey friend, Let’s find out the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: The fallout from First Republic Bank’s failure weighed on markets – but not enough to cause any change in directions. The Daily Nugget The most effective catalysts are not necessarily the most obvious. What’s the biggest price catalyst in the market […]
How to Play the “Fed Breakout” (+ Another Trade Idea)
Hey, Ross here: And before the Fed announces its decision later today, let’s check out a trade idea you can take action on. Chart of the Day Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics (BCLI) is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes autologous cellular therapies for the treatment of multiple neurodegenerative diseases. The company has had its […]
What are Your “Unknown Unknowns” of Trading?
Hey friend, Let’s find out the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Flat day in the markets as everyone is looking to what the Fed will decide tomorrow. No change in any directions. The Daily Nugget What are you doing to reduce the “unknown unknowns” in your trading? “There are things we don’t […]
Move Before the Fed (+ a Winning Trade Idea)
Hey, Ross here: And let’s start today with an actionable trade idea that’s already bearing fruit. Chart of the Day Cardlytics Inc. (CDLX) had a spike just a few weeks ago that was over 25x the average volume. That rally led us to a resistance area that previously acted as a support level a few […]
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