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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
Weekly Update: S&P 500 Technical Outlook
As traders, we don't rely on predictions; we rely on analysis. Forecasting market moves or economic shifts is a risky game—just look at the Federal Reserve. They’ve been wrong about inflation, interest rates, and job creation. Instead, our job is to study the charts and let the technicals guide us...
The Narrative Shift Traders Must Understand
As traders, we don’t hold stocks for the long haul, but that doesn’t mean we ignore the bigger picture. A solid grasp of the long-term outlook is key to spotting short-term opportunities. Right now, the market’s long-term trajectory remains bullish, but with the Fed’s moves and September...
Finding the Non-Obvious Opportunities
Hey, Ross here! While the S&P 500 just hit new all-time highs, the Equal-Weighted S&P 500 (RSP) was already soaring days before the Fed's rate cut. Most traders missed this early surge because they only focus on the "obvious" market metrics. But as I’ll explain in today’s Insight, the biggest...
What Traders Can Learn from Investors
As traders, we don’t hold stocks for the long haul, but that doesn’t mean we ignore the bigger picture. A solid grasp of the long-term outlook is key to spotting short-term opportunities. Right now, the market’s long-term trajectory remains bullish, but with the Fed’s moves and September...
Why the Market Fell After the Rate Cut
Hey, Ross here! When the Fed cuts rates while the S&P 500 is at or near all-time highs, history shows a clear pattern: the index tends to be up 9.8% a year later. But in the short term, it's a different story. One month after the cut, the median return is negative, especially when factoring in...
Half the Market Will be Caught by Surprise
Hey, Ross here! In just a few hours, the Fed will announce its rate cut, and the market is split on how much it'll be. Volatility is almost guaranteed, and while many traders will be caught off guard, this creates a perfect opportunity for us. At 3 p.m. ET today, I’m going live with a masterclass...
Are You Helped or Harmed by Volatility?
The markets are holding their breath as we await the Fed’s big announcement today. By the end of the day, we could be entering a whole new interest rate landscape. With volatility likely on the horizon, unskilled traders might panic—but those with a proven strategy know better. This afternoon, I’m...
What If You Knew What the Fed Would Do?
After the September selloff, markets are back on the rebound. Now, everyone’s watching the Fed meeting starting tomorrow. Rate cuts are expected, but how big they’ll be—and what the Fed says—will shape where the market heads next. Volatility is masking the true trend, which is still bullish. In...
The Dangers of “Headline-Making” Stocks
Hey, Ross here! Today, I want to highlight a critical lesson about the dangers of fixating on the “headline-making” stocks—specifically, the Magnificent Seven. While these stocks may grab attention, they've significantly underperformed compared to the rest of the S&P 500 since July's market peak...
How Traders Accidentally Go Against the Trend
After the September selloff, markets are back on the rebound. Now, everyone’s watching the Fed meeting starting tomorrow. Rate cuts are expected, but how big they’ll be—and what the Fed says—will shape where the market heads next. Volatility is masking the true trend, which is still bullish. In...
This Tells Me Where the Market is Headed Next
Last week, we saw one of the strongest market moves following one of the weakest. Now, the big question is: where’s the market headed next? Wednesday’s CPI report gave us a clue. After an initial selloff, buyers swooped in, sparking a massive reversal by the close. This kind of action, where stocks...
This is When the Best Days in the Market Happen
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...
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