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Ross Givens
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Ross Givens

Chief Market Strategist

Ross Givens is a veteran trader with over 15 years of experience and a former VP at a major Wall Street investment bank. Specializing in small-cap stocks and momentum-driven plays, Ross identifies high-probability setups before they hit the mainstream. As Lead Strategist at Traders Agency, he has guided hundreds of successful trades and developed multiple flagship publications.

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The Pullback I Warned You About
Market Brief
Market Brief

The Pullback I Warned You About

Hey, Ross here: Even the strongest rallies don’t go up in a straight line. On Monday, I said right here on this newsletter that we could see a pullback this...

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
The Market’s Wind is At Our Backs
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Stock Surge Daily

The Market’s Wind is At Our Backs

Hey, Ross here: Welcome to a new trading week. Last week was the best week for the markets in over a year, and things are playing out even better than I expected. But we could just be getting started. Chart of the Day If you followed my advice and bought stocks last week, there’s a […]

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
Breakout Season Soon?
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Market Brief

Breakout Season Soon?

Hey, Ross here: Markets were (relatively) quiet yesterday. Could this be the calm before stocks start breaking out? Chart of the Day Just a week ago the...

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
Don’t Wait for the Market to Recover
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Market Brief

Don’t Wait for the Market to Recover

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
How to Salvage the Financial Wreckage
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Stock Surge Daily

How to Salvage the Financial Wreckage

Hey, Ross here: Financial stocks got wrecked yesterday. Check out today’s chart to see just how bad it was. Chart of the Day This is the chart for KBW, a bank ETF. See that fat red candle right at the end? It dropped by almost 8% yesterday – dragging the rest of the market down […]

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
Is the Market Bottom Over?
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Market Brief

Is the Market Bottom Over?

After days of fairly heavy selling, the S&P 500 posted its best day since November last Friday. Net new highs surged and there were 1,664 more stocks advancing than declining. The question is – was Thursday the near term bottom?

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
Higher For Longer – So What?
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Market Brief

Higher For Longer – So What?

It’s Ross Givens here, with Chart of the Day. Entering 2024 with the wind at our backs. As history echoes this year's double-digit market surge in the final two months, optimism prevails. Brace for a January and first-quarter boom, setting the stage for a promising year ahead. In my journey to...

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
Ride the Invisible Bull Market
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Stock Surge Daily

Ride the Invisible Bull Market

Welcome to the start of a new trading week. Here’s an interesting chart showing that we may be in a wait-and-see period right now. Chart of the Day After a strong move higher in the last half of March, stocks have struggled to make any meaningful progress over the last two weeks. Up a percent […]

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
Market Sentiment is Not What It Seems
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Market Brief

Market Sentiment is Not What It Seems

Markets are soaring to new all-time highs, and the bears are out in full force. But don't be fooled—this bull market extends beyond the U.S. Today's chart highlights the All-Country World Index, showcasing the global market's performance. It’s at an all-time high too, proving the American bull...

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
3 Charts Showing the Market’s Broad Strength
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Market Brief

3 Charts Showing the Market’s Broad Strength

Hey, Ross here — and before we sign off for the year, I want to show you something most traders completely misread. The VIX just collapsed from above 26 to below 14 in a little over a month — a huge shift from high to low volatility. That sounds scary, but history says it’s often rocket fuel for...

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
Pay Attention to THIS Instead of the Fed
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Stock Surge Daily

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 […]

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
Plenty of Stocks are “Reloading”
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Market Brief

Plenty of Stocks are “Reloading”

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Apr 2, 2026 Read article
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