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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
Bear Trap Rally? It Doesn’t Matter
Hey, Ross here: The market rally I said would happen is picking up pace faster than I anticipated. Just look at the Chart of the Day. Chart of the Day This is the Nasdaq “gapping up” yesterday (aka opening at significantly higher price than the previous day’s closing price)… Catapulting it over the “neckline” formed […]
A Second Look at 2024 Recession Risks
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...
The “Market Turmoil” Playbook
Nothing on the economic calendar for today. This Thursday, we’ll get the delayed PCE report for November – the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. And outside of economic reports, President Trump is due to give a speech in Davos tomorrow… Which given the amount of uncertainty in the headlines lately...
A Guaranteed Recipe for Trading Frustration
Hey friend, The speed of the market rally has slowed down compared to last week. But make no mistake, it’s still happening – and you can see that by the amount of green on the table below. The Daily Direction Note: Yesterday’s market movements were largely a repeat of Monday’s. All indexes – except the […]
This Paradox Makes Trading Difficult
Hey friend, The fact that markets began 2024 on a slightly down note doesn’t mean much – especially when you consider the rally that preceded it. Because as...
Welcome to the Wednesday Watchlist!
Hey friend, It’s Christmas Eve, and our offices are officially closed for the week – so I’ll make it short. As you may know, every Tuesday evening, I release a...
Can You Sell When This Happens?
Hey friend, Let’s see how the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: A perfectly normal pullback in most indexes yesterday as they digested the rally. However, the Russell 2000 actually closed significantly higher yesterday, showing that the smaller names are all jumping onboard. All directions remain firmly in the green. The Daily Nugget […]
Don’t Let the Market’s Trend Pass You By
Hey friend, Let’s see how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: More positive earnings reports are extending the market’s positive momentum – leading to another upward close for all the indexes. The Daily Nugget The price action will tell you when a trend is reversing. Until then, ride it aggressively. Right now, the […]
How to Profit from the “Not So Obvious”
Hey friend, Ross here. After last week's subdued market response to the CPI report, many might overlook the subtle, yet steady gains we're seeing. Here’s the thing about the market: it moves at two speeds—gradually, then suddenly. That sudden leap is where many traders find themselves off-guard...
Aggressive Breakout Incoming?
Hey, Ross here: And let’s start the new month and trading week by looking at a chart that could signal an aggressive breakout in the markets. Chart of the Day The market seems to have found previous resistance that has been tested multiple times in the past year. This area acted as a support level […]
This is Better Than Just Buying Pullbacks
Hey, Ross here! Last Wednesday, the Fed slashed rates by 0.50%, yet the 10-year Treasury yield shot up and has been rising almost every day since. Stocks are also climbing, despite typically moving opposite to Treasury yields. What's driving this? I believe it's the market's expectation of a “soft...
Predicting the Market Reaction to the Fed?
Hey friend, No big data releases today – all eyes are on the Fed. Tomorrow – the weekly jobless claims report as well as leading economic indicators. The Daily...
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