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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
Reasons Behind the Market Plunge
Last Friday delivered the worst day of 2026 for both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 — and the “good” jobs report may be a big reason why. Payrolls came in hotter than expected, rate-hike odds jumped, and the market finally snapped after a 9-week win streak. I’ll show you why this pullback may be healthy, why it doesn’t feel that way in real time, and how I’m preparing for the next wave of breakout opportunities.
Blood in the Water
Have you heard of the phrase “chumming the water”? Because that’s what’s happening in the market now – and the sharks are circling.
A Broad-Based Breakout
The skeptics have come out to say that this rally is too fragile… that it can’t possibly last. Ross sets the record straight.
The Most Hated Rally Ever?
Buyers are clearly in control. But the next pause may be the moment smart traders should pay closest attention.
Proof the Smart Money is Always One Step Ahead
The market bottomed when it did for a reason. And one group of investors was already moving before everyone else noticed.
Surprises on the Horizon
Analysts almost always cut earnings estimates as the year goes on. This year, they’re doing the opposite – and that could make the next surprises matter a lot more.
Tech Breakout Incoming?
What if the breakout already started… and most traders missed it because they were watching the wrong part of the market?
Could the Bottom Already Be In?
With all this market turmoil, is the smart money on the retreat? Today’s chart shows the answer.
Smart Money on the Retreat?
With all this market turmoil, is the smart money on the retreat? Today’s chart shows the answer.
Less-Obvious Opportunities
Welcome back. It’s been just over two weeks since the first missiles landed on Iran. To start the week, let’s see how markets have been moving since then.
Oil Bulls vs. Stock Bears
Yesterday, we looked at the divergence between short and long timeframes for stock-oil correlations. Today, let’s look at a couple charts showing the divergence between oil and stock investors.
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