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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.

This “P-Word” Could Trigger a Huge Profits Wave
Hey, Ross here: As we start a new trading week, let’s look at a sign from the bond markets. Chart of the Day Stocks ended higher last week – but they really didn’t do much. The bond market, however, is a very different story. The interest rate on 2-year government bonds fell from 5.05% to […]


Is This the Price of Successful Trading?
Hey friend, As we close out the trading week, here’s how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: The bulls and bears battled it out in a volatile session that ultimately ended mixed. No changes in any directions. The Daily Nugget Perpetual uncertainty is the price of being a successful trader. Humans hate uncertainty […]

Are You Prepared for the Next Big Market Rally?
Hey, Ross here: Markets may have closed higher yesterday – but it was a very volatile session. In that vein, let’s make sure we stay prepared for any possible declines by looking at an actionable short trade idea. Chart of the Day America’s favorite drug dealer, Pfizer (PFE), has been steadily declining since the start […]


Monster Rally Incoming? (Market Update from Charles Green)
Hey friend, Charles Green here, Senior Market Analyst here at Traders Agency. I know I sent out a Market Pulse 360 earlier today, but I don’t think people have fully grasped the implications of the Fed’s decision. So here’s a second Market Pulse for today. Market Pulse 360 for March 23, 2023 Given all of […]

Are You STILL Trying to Do This in Your Trading?
Hey friend, Here’s how markets have been moving after the Fed’s decision yesterday. The Daily Direction Note: Powell’s press conference – coupled with Yellen’s comments taking blanket bank deposit insurance off the table – sent a few index directions back downward. The Daily Nugget If you’re still trying to call tops and bottoms – you’re […]

Implications of the Fed’s Decision (Market Update from Charles Green)
Hey friend, Charles Green here, Senior Market Analyst here at Traders Agency. Here’s today Market Pulse 360. Market Pulse 360 for March 23, 2023 Yesterday’s rate decision was an increase of .25% – exactly what was expected by markets. The Fed acknowledged conditions have changed since the bank scare we’ve had over the past two […]

How “Flip-Flop” Traders Profit from the Market’s Decline
Hey, Ross here: With markets falling after the Fed’s rate hike yesterday, it’s time to look at a short trade idea instead. Chart of the Day Earlier this month, CareDX Inc. (CDNA) got absolutely crushed. The stock fell 32% in a single session after a Medicare policy change appeared to indicate it would no longer […]


The ONLY Thing That Matters After the Fed’s Decision
Hey friend, With the Fed making its move today, let’s see how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Markets seem to be expecting a pause from the Fed. They’ve been moving upward in anticipation – flipping several index directions back into upward territory. The Daily Nugget “Do not trust your opinions… but let […]

These People Will Win from the Fed’s Decision
Hey, Ross here: With markets rising ahead of the Fed’s decision, let’s look at another long trade idea. Chart of the Day Internet-of-Things company Samsara (IOT) completely bucked the trend last month. It advanced beautifully and then gapped higher after reporting big sales growth in early March. The recent pullback has been minimal, and in […]


How to Exploit Market Panic
Hey friend, Here’s how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Markets have been somewhat calmed by UBS’ “bailout-buyout” of Credit Suisse and the S&P 500 regained its long-term uptrend. The Daily Nugget Panic can be rational – and exploited. Panic will always have a strong emotional element to it. But it can also […]

Pay Attention to THIS Instead of the Fed
Hey, Ross here: Markets closed higher yesterday, so here’s a long trade idea to start your day. Chart of the Day Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is a true honey badger. It does not seem to care whether the general market is going up or down. The stock jumped 40% to start the year and has […]


How to Make Trading Less Expensive
Hey friend, It’s a brand-new trading week – so let’s see how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: The table clearly shows how divergent the current markets are – with the NASDAQ having recaptured an upward direction – while the others are still trending downward. The Daily Nugget Every trade you take represents […]
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