Stock Market Blog
Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
An Extremely Frustrating Market
It’s got to be maddening to be an “S&P 500 only” index investor right now: the S&P has been stuck near its late-October highs, yet we’ve had a nearly unbroken run of net new highs with hundreds of stocks hitting fresh peaks, and about two-thirds of S&P 500 names outperforming the index. That’s rotation—mega-cap tech has cooled off and pulled the cap-weighted benchmark sideways, even while the “average” stock across large-, mid-, and small-caps keeps pushing higher. The key distinction is to not confuse the “stock market” with the “market of stocks”: the index is driven by a few giants, but the real opportunity is often in the broader list of stocks quietly making new highs underneath.
Oil to $200? The Big Energy Trade Setup for 2025
Oil prices could surge to $200. Ross Givens breaks down the energy trade catalysts and the stocks positioned to profit. See his top picks.
The Rise of Zero-Day Options (0DTE) Trading
0DTE options trading lets you capture intraday moves with defined risk — learn how gamma works, which SPX strategies to use, and how to manage same-day exp
Stock Market Today: Oil Surges, VIX Spikes 9%
Stock market today: S&P 500 slipped -0.24% as WTI oil jumped 3.73% to $86.98 on Hormuz tensions. VIX spiked to 19.11 — here's what traders are watching nex
Understanding Order Types: Market vs Limit vs Stop
Market vs limit order -- one costs you money, one gives you control. Learn how each order type works and when to use them to avoid costly slippage.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hits 7,100
Stock market today: S&P 500 broke 7,100 for the first time as oil crashed 12% on Strait of Hormuz reopening. Consumer Discretionary led all sectors with a
Options Strategy Selection: How to Pick the Right Trade
Options strategy selection done wrong costs you money even when you're right on direction. Learn the decision framework that matches market outlook to the
Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hits Record High
Stock market today: S&P 500 hits all-time highs on ceasefire optimism, Bitcoin clears $75K, and VIX drops to 17.77. Here's what moved markets and what to w
Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Clears 7,000
Stock market today: S&P 500 hits 7,000 for the first time as tech surges +1.57%. Nasdaq leads, Dow lags — here's what the rotation means for traders.
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq 10-Day Win Streak
Stock market today: Consumer Discretionary surged 2.21% as oil crashed 7% to $92. Nasdaq extends its win streak to 10 sessions, up 12.5% from March lows.
“FOMO Rally” on the Cards?
Hey, Ross here: Yesterday’s Producer Price Index data came in hot – way above expectations. However, option traders’ odds of a September rate cut still remain...
Exploit This “Smart Money” Mistake Now
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...
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