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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
Incoming Volatility Surge?
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...
How to REALLY Prepare for the Banking Crisis
Hey, Ross here: Here’s another actionable trading idea for you. Chart of the Day I bought shares of Intapp (INTA) last week. This company provides cloud-based services for the financial services industry. Business is booming. Sales grew by 25-30% in each of the last four quarters and the company is finally turning profitable. The stock […]
The Expectations Shift
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...
Stubborn Bears and Missed Gains
Hey, Ross here: And let’s start the last day of the trading week with a chart that shows just how far the market has come this year. Also, just to let you know – this newsletter will be taking a break both Monday and Tuesday next week. So have a great 4th of July weekend […]
The Truth About the Market’s New Highs
Welcome back to a new trading week. The latest CPI data is still being digested, but the odds are leaning heavily upward. With markets back at all-time highs despite sticky inflation and high rates, expect naysayers to call it unsustainable. Don't listen to them. Remember, the most bullish thing...
Is the “October Chop” Coming?
Hey, Ross here: Markets have pulled back slightly over the past couple of days – which is completely normal. Even with a few days of dips, the markets have...
When Skepticism Becomes Dangerous
Hey friend, Not much on the economic data front this morning. This Wednesday we’ll get the minutes of the Fed’s last meeting. With some analysts now predicting...
Is a Market Correction in the Cards?
Hey, Ross here: It was a choppy day in the markets yesterday, with stocks opening strong but ending the day sharply lower. So let’s look at a chart examining...
How Traders Limit Their Own Gains
Hey friend, Markets ended last week higher – but barely so. In short, market movement has largely been sideways… But as you can see from the table below...
The Market’s Scorecard for June
Hey, Ross here: It’s the first trading day of a new month. Let’s see how the market has done in June. Chart of the Day This is the monthly chart for the Nasdaq...
Do This in an Uncertain Market
Hey friend, The Fed is meeting right now. So let’s see how the market has been moving in the leadup to this meeting. The Daily Direction Note: Indexes closed...
Are You Paying Too Much Attention to the Pullback?
Hey friend, The question – is this just a brief respite from the pullback? Or was it the actual bottom? The Daily Direction Note: Indexes closed higher to...
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