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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
Trust Your Eyes – Not Your Ears
Hey friend, Let’s see how markets have been moving as we close out the trading week. The Daily Direction Note: All indexes save the Dow closed down yesterday. Yet – as a testament to how much the market has risen – there was no change in any of the index directions. The Daily Nugget When […]
The Biggest Sin in Trading
Hey friend, Markets are still trying to digest the “higher for longer” narrative – and it’s been painful. Last week was the second-worst week for the S&P 500 this year, with all indexes closing lower. The Daily Direction Note: No change in any index directions despite the latest negative close. Both the S&P 500 and […]
How to Look Through the Market Chaos
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled back as the day progressed. Wall Street legend Bob Farrell once said, “A bubble is a bull market in...
A Rebound in Participation
Hey, Ross here: Let’s start the day by looking at a chart showing how market participation has rebounded in the past few days. Chart of the Day This is the...
The Truth About “Buying the Dip”
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...
Should You Care About What the Market “Expects”?
Hey, Ross here: Here’s another stock that’s openly defying the Fed and the market pullback. Chart of the Day Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) has been screaming higher since the market bottomed in October. The stock is up over 120% over that time with no signs of slowing down. Sales and earnings growth are both accelerating – […]
The Hedge Funds are Selling
Hey, Ross here: Let’s start the day with a chart showing how the hedge funds are positioning themselves. Chart of the Day Source: Goldman Sachs This chart...
Which One Are You Reacting To?
Hey friend, Time to see how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: All indexes closed positive yesterday, with the short-term direction of the NASDAQ flipping positive. The biggest reason for this was Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings report – showing the power a market leader can wield. The Daily Nugget Are you reacting to the […]
More Rate Cuts Incoming?
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...
How to Draw NASDAQ Market Trend Lines
Hey everyone, Josh Martinez here with tradersagency.com and welcome to this week’s idea. Today’s date is August the 10th, 2020. We have the NASDAQ 100. We are tracking that 10,000 ticks worth of movement and trading with the E-mini contract is right around $50,000 US dollars, because every tick is worth $5 with E-mini contract. […]
Simple Rule for Uncertain Markets
Hey friend, Time to see how the markets have been moving as we close out the trading week. The Daily Direction Note: Markets closed largely flat on the back of yesterday’s inflation data. No change in any index directions. The Daily Nugget Tighter markets, tighter stops. Let’s keep this short and sweet. When the market […]
Critical Mistake Traders Make Waiting for the Recovery
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled back as the day progressed. Wall Street legend Bob Farrell once said, “A bubble is a bull market in...
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