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How to Use the Options Market to Predict Earnings Moves
Stock Surge Daily
Stock Surge Daily

How to Use the Options Market to Predict Earnings Moves

If you have a gambler’s mentality, you’ve likely made a few “bets” on company earnings. After all, traders love earnings season. It’s when the biggest moves tend to happen. If a company reports sales and earnings that beat expectations, the stock can gap dramatically higher. The opposite is also true… If a company reports sales … The post How to Use the Options Market to Predict Earnings Moves appeared first on Stock Surge Daily.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Apr 19, 2022
Gold Hits the Limit to Deliver More Big Gains
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Gold Hits the Limit to Deliver More Big Gains

Good Monday, Traders! Gold is one of the true classic assets that is working well so far this year.  With US inflation nearly out of control, the Federal Reserve in catch-up mode with the likely impact of its changing policies bringing a US recession and plenty of other messes to deal with, gold is the … The post Gold Hits the Limit to Deliver More Big Gains appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.

JM
Joshua Martinez
Apr 18, 2022
Watchlist Update: The Point Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Stock Surge Daily
Stock Surge Daily

Watchlist Update: The Point Where the Rubber Meets the Road

The major indexes remain under pressure. While last week I told you that there was some improvement in the technical picture, with the S&P 500 above its 50- and 200-day moving averages, it is now back below them again. The Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 are below their respective moving averages as well. We are … The post Watchlist Update: The Point Where the Rubber Meets the Road appeared first on Stock Surge Daily.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Apr 18, 2022
Watchlist Week of Apr 18th, 2022
Stock Surge Daily
Stock Surge Daily

Watchlist Week of Apr 18th, 2022

First Majestic Silver Corp. First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) is a $3.7 billion Canadian mining company primarily focused on silver and gold production. Here’s how the chart is setting up… And here’s how the stock is setting up with my Stock Surge Indicator (SSI)… Surge score: 88/100 % Above 52-wk low: 52% Sales growth: -27% … The post Watchlist Week of Apr 18th, 2022 appeared first on Stock Surge Daily.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Apr 18, 2022
Take A Moment to Review A Profit Trade
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Take A Moment to Review A Profit Trade

Good Friday, Traders! And a Good Friday it is for the world, as markets are closed for today’s observances ahead of the long Easter holiday weekend.  With markets closed today and for many through Monday, this provides an opportunity to review past trades and reflect on how they worked… for both better or worse. In … The post Take A Moment to Review A Profit Trade appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.

JM
Joshua Martinez
Apr 15, 2022
Is a Bidding War Brewing in Twitter Stock?
Stock Surge Daily
Stock Surge Daily

Is a Bidding War Brewing in Twitter Stock?

I got hosed on Twitter (TWTR) stock yesterday. Here’s what happened… Two weeks ago, Elon Musk revealed he had taken a 9.2% stake in Twitter. The stock surged on the news. Shares closed 27% higher the following day. He was also scheduled to take a seat on the company’s board of directors. He teased several … The post Is a Bidding War Brewing in Twitter Stock? appeared first on Stock Surge Daily.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Apr 15, 2022
Put Your Chips Down on this Semiconductor Stock
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Put Your Chips Down on this Semiconductor Stock

Good Thursday, Traders! One of the best inflation-beating investments to make is in a market that generates gains often multiples of even the recent heightened levels of US inflation. Technology… The alchemy of the markets is exactly what fits this criteria.  This is why I continue to discuss the trading opportunities in a prime stock … The post Put Your Chips Down on this Semiconductor Stock appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.

JM
Joshua Martinez
Apr 14, 2022
Why I Bought LPL Financial Stock This Week
Stock Surge Daily
Stock Surge Daily

Why I Bought LPL Financial Stock This Week

Stocks go up for lots of reasons. But there’s really only one main factor I focus on… Growth! That’s why in Monday’s live Stealth Trades session, I took a position in LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) stock. I’ll outline that trade in a moment, but first I want to give you a quick lesson I’ve … The post Why I Bought LPL Financial Stock This Week appeared first on Stock Surge Daily.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Apr 14, 2022
Charting BTC for the Next Big Move
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Charting BTC for the Next Big Move

Good Wednesday, Traders! Digital currencies are considered by many to be a great hedge against inflation as well as volatile traditional assets such as stocks and bonds.  And indeed, this has been the case now and again.  The biggest of the digital currencies, BTC, went from $35,364 on Jan. 23 to $47,967 on March 28 … The post Charting BTC for the Next Big Move appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.

JM
Joshua Martinez
Apr 13, 2022
Why the Smartest People Don’t Always Make the Best Investors
Stock Surge Daily
Stock Surge Daily

Why the Smartest People Don’t Always Make the Best Investors

If you’ve ever found yourself ruminating over a bad trade, just remember one thing… Trading is tough! Even the brightest people find it difficult. In fact, one of the smartest men who ever lived was a terrible investor… I’m talking about Sir Isaac Newton, widely recognized as one of the smartest mathematicians and physicists of … The post Why the Smartest People Don’t Always Make the Best Investors appeared first on Stock Surge Daily.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Apr 13, 2022
The Glittering Gold Trade to Make Now
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

The Glittering Gold Trade to Make Now

Good Tuesday, Traders! With US stock and bond markets still in turmoil on any given day or week, one of the best alternative assets is providing some great trading opportunities so far this year. Gold is the ultimate trading hedge for many traders and has been glittering with opportunities and actual trading gains so far … The post The Glittering Gold Trade to Make Now appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.

JM
Joshua Martinez
Apr 12, 2022
Here’s How the Real Insiders Trade the Markets
Stock Surge Daily
Stock Surge Daily

Here’s How the Real Insiders Trade the Markets

There are a few main factors I look for when I analyze a stock or market. As regular Stock Surge Daily readers know, I like to focus on small-cap stocks with supply and demand imbalances. These are stocks with more buyers than sellers, which tends to lead to higher stock prices. I also look for … The post Here’s How the Real Insiders Trade the Markets appeared first on Stock Surge Daily.

Ross Givens
Ross Givens
Apr 12, 2022
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