Stock Trading Blogs and Articles

USD Index, Crude Oil, and Stocks: The Savvy Trader’s Personal Outlook on Market Trends and Key Levels
BlogApr 5, 2026

USD Index, Crude Oil, and Stocks: The Savvy Trader’s Personal Outlook on Market Trends and Key Levels

The trader notes the USD Index is holding above an up‑sloping trend line with a key 100 resistance level, while it failed to rally alongside crude oil. Crude markets have shifted focus to WTI, showing strong backwardation and rising back‑month...

By Global View Blog
Indicator of the Day (Video): S&P Small Cap Stocks Above 200 Day Moving Average
BlogApr 5, 2026

Indicator of the Day (Video): S&P Small Cap Stocks Above 200 Day Moving Average

The latest Indicator of the Day highlights that the S&P Small‑Cap Index has moved above its 200‑day moving average, a classic bullish technical signal. The crossover was captured in a concise 60‑second video, underscoring a potential shift in momentum for...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Elliott Wave Analysis of USDJPY – April 6th, 2026
BlogApr 5, 2026

Elliott Wave Analysis of USDJPY – April 6th, 2026

The latest Elliott Wave analysis notes that USD/JPY lingered around the 160.00 level last week, buoyed by safe‑haven demand as the Iran‑U.S. conflict escalates. While the pair struggled to break higher, the wave count points to a potential move toward...

By EWM Interactive – Forex
Moving Average Crossover Trading Strategy
BlogApr 4, 2026

Moving Average Crossover Trading Strategy

The moving average crossover strategy uses a fast and a slow moving average to generate mechanical buy or sell signals when they intersect. Common pairings include 9/21 EMA for short‑term trades, 20/50 SMA for swing trades, and the classic 50/200...

By Quantified Strategies
Elliott Wave Analysis of USDCAD – April 6th, 2026
BlogApr 4, 2026

Elliott Wave Analysis of USDCAD – April 6th, 2026

USDCAD advanced 52 pips last week as investors turned to the U.S. dollar for safety amid the escalating war in Iran. The pair is now testing the 1.40 resistance zone, a level that has historically capped upside moves. Elliott Wave...

By EWM Interactive – Forex
How to Rotate Between Assets and Beat the Market
BlogApr 3, 2026

How to Rotate Between Assets and Beat the Market

The post argues that investors should rotate between assets rather than chase the biggest daily mover, using cycle indicators to time entries. It recommends focusing on Bitcoin and altcoins during the first three years of a bull market, then shifting...

By Strategy Master
Indicator of the Day (Video): Dow Percent on PMO Crossover BUY Signals
BlogApr 3, 2026

Indicator of the Day (Video): Dow Percent on PMO Crossover BUY Signals

The Indicator of the Day highlights the Dow Percent on PMO Crossover BUY signals, measuring the proportion of Dow Jones Industrial Average components that generate a bullish Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO) crossover. On April 2, 2026 the metric spiked above...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Navigating Extreme Market Volatility with Real-Time Gamma Flow and Zero DTE Insights Ahead of the Long Weekend
BlogApr 2, 2026

Navigating Extreme Market Volatility with Real-Time Gamma Flow and Zero DTE Insights Ahead of the Long Weekend

SpotGamma warns that market volatility is spiking as investors head into the upcoming long weekend, prompting traders to rely on real‑time gamma flow data. The platform highlights how gamma exposure can shift rapidly, especially in zero‑days‑to‑expiration (Zero DTE) options, creating...

By SpotGamma — Blog
💡Trade Idea for Thur, April 2, 2026
BlogApr 2, 2026

💡Trade Idea for Thur, April 2, 2026

A trader proposes selling an out‑of‑the‑money put on a stock that has recently halted its decline and begun forming a base. The option is priced to give a 73 % probability of worthlessness and a 79 % probability of profit, meaning the...

By The Options Oracle (Closing Bell Recap & Premarket)
Where Is Money Flowing Today?
BlogApr 2, 2026

Where Is Money Flowing Today?

A Finviz heatmap shows today’s capital allocations across major equity sectors. Technology leads with the strongest inflows, while energy experiences the deepest outflows as oil prices dip. Consumer discretionary and financials are also attracting notable buying, whereas healthcare remains a...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Hope Dashed, Risk Appetites Slashed Ahead of Long Holiday Weekend for Many
BlogApr 2, 2026

Hope Dashed, Risk Appetites Slashed Ahead of Long Holiday Weekend for Many

President Trump’s address failed to lift market optimism, leaving risk appetite severely compressed ahead of a long holiday weekend. The US dollar surged, pushing the yen toward the 160‑per‑dollar mark while the euro stalled near $1.15 and sterling slipped below...

By Marc to Market
The Closer – Trend Test, ISM, Home Loans – 4/1/26
BlogApr 1, 2026

The Closer – Trend Test, ISM, Home Loans – 4/1/26

The Closer highlighted today’s short‑term trend test covering the Nasdaq, mega‑cap technology stocks, the VIX and the U.S. dollar. The ISM Manufacturing index posted a new cycle high as its component indices surged. A record share of newly originated home...

By Bespoke Investment Group – Think B.I.G. Blog
Two Big Green Days For SPX. Can It Manage A Third? April 2nd Plan
BlogApr 1, 2026

Two Big Green Days For SPX. Can It Manage A Third? April 2nd Plan

Last week saw five consecutive red days in the S&P 500 e‑mini (ES), ending with a sharp 280‑point rally that pushed the index to a 6,647 high. The move was triggered by a classic "Failed Breakdown" pattern after ES briefly...

By S&P 500 (SPX/ES) Trade Companion
Tesla (TSLA): Approaching the Final Wave
BlogApr 1, 2026

Tesla (TSLA): Approaching the Final Wave

Tesla’s price chart is being interpreted through a classic Elliott Wave lens, indicating the stock has finished its corrective Wave 4 and is now entering a Wave 5 extension. This extension represents the final leg of a larger impulsive sequence, suggesting the...

By Elliott Wave 2.0
A Biotech, an Industrial, an Aluminum Player and a Semiconductor
BlogApr 1, 2026

A Biotech, an Industrial, an Aluminum Player and a Semiconductor

The piece titled “A Biotech, an Industrial, an Aluminum Player and a Semiconductor” is not a news story but a login page for TrendInvestorPro, a subscription‑only trading‑strategy platform. It offers no substantive analysis, data, or announcements about the biotech, industrial,...

By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
GEX & JPM Collar: SpotGamma on TastyTrade
BlogApr 1, 2026

GEX & JPM Collar: SpotGamma on TastyTrade

The article explains gamma exposure (GEX) and dealer hedging, showing how positive GEX stabilizes markets while negative GEX amplifies moves. It highlights the surge in zero‑day‑to‑expiration (0DTE) options, which reshapes intraday GEX calculations, and introduces SpotGamma TRACE for real‑time monitoring....

By SpotGamma — Blog
10 Pct Limit
BlogApr 1, 2026

10 Pct Limit

The S&P 500 has slipped exactly 10% from its all‑time high, intersecting its 55‑day moving average. This threshold historically triggers algorithmic buying programs and heightened market attention. Analysts note that such a pullback often precedes a modestly positive April before resuming...

By Ashraf Laidi – Intraday Market Thoughts
Gold Daily Call for April 1st, 2026
BlogApr 1, 2026

Gold Daily Call for April 1st, 2026

Gold staged a strong rally on April 1, breaking above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level and signaling a shift from oversold weakness. The metal surged to approximately $4,710, edging close to the $4,760 resistance zone. While the 4‑hour stochastic indicator...

By Midas Touch Consulting
Very Fast, Not Very Smart
BlogApr 1, 2026

Very Fast, Not Very Smart

The article argues that modern equity markets prioritize speed over intelligence, turning them into a crowd‑driven panic room. It cites three flash‑crash examples: a hacked AP tweet that wiped $136 billion from the S&P 500 in two minutes, Elon Musk’s 2020 tweet...

By Humbledollar
Candlestick Patterns That Actually Work: Ranked by Backtested Performance
BlogApr 1, 2026

Candlestick Patterns That Actually Work: Ranked by Backtested Performance

A systematic backtest of 75 candlestick patterns on the SPY ETF from February 1993 to the present identified the most profitable signals. The Bearish Engulfing pattern ranked first, while a combined strategy using the five best patterns delivered a net profit...

By Quantified Strategies
Uniti Group (UNIT) Climbs 15.8% as 2 Firms Eye Business Assets
BlogApr 1, 2026

Uniti Group (UNIT) Climbs 15.8% as 2 Firms Eye Business Assets

Uniti Group Inc. (NASDAQ:UNIT) surged 15.8% to close at $9.38 after reports that T‑Mobile and private‑equity firm TPG are evaluating its fiber assets. T‑Mobile is reportedly focused on the kinetic fiber‑to‑the‑home segment, while TPG is eyeing the enterprise side. The...

By Insider Monkey Blog
Market Signals for April 1, 2026
BlogApr 1, 2026

Market Signals for April 1, 2026

Price Action Lab released its April 1, 2026 Market Signals report, detailing the latest monthly‑rebalanced strategies for dynamic momentum and hybrid asset allocation. The premium subscription provides subscribers with full access to the report, over 200 educational articles, and the underlying Amibroker...

By Price Action Lab Blog
UNI - Massive Targets
BlogMar 31, 2026

UNI - Massive Targets

Paul Webborn’s March 31 2026 post delivers a paid‑subscriber‑only technical deep‑dive on Uniswap’s UNI token, outlining massive price targets backed by a multi‑timeframe breakdown. The analysis highlights a corrective pattern that began in May 2021 and a robust ABC structure suggesting a clear...

By Elliott Wave 2.0
Where Is Money Flowing Today?
BlogMar 31, 2026

Where Is Money Flowing Today?

The Hedge Fund Tips article visualizes the latest money‑flow data from Finviz, highlighting which equity sectors are receiving net buying versus net selling. Green‑shaded areas indicate capital inflows, while red zones show outflows across the market. The chart shows technology...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
APT: Is This the Bottom - Or Just the Pause Before Another Leg Lower?
BlogMar 31, 2026

APT: Is This the Bottom - Or Just the Pause Before Another Leg Lower?

APT (Aptos) has entered a prolonged, structured decline that analysts interpret as a multi‑wave corrective pattern. The price moved from the initial peak (labeled A) through a complex structure to the current zone (labeled B), and the latest low may...

By Elliott Wave 2.0
Cocoa Slides as Structural Surplus Reshapes Market
BlogMar 31, 2026

Cocoa Slides as Structural Surplus Reshapes Market

ICE cocoa futures slipped to $3,165 per tonne, erasing more than 60% of the 2024 peak that topped $8,000. The International Cocoa Organization confirmed a 75,000‑tonne global surplus for 2024/25, the first in four years, while inventories rose to the...

By CropGPT Soft Commodity Pricing
Here Is What Matters
BlogMar 31, 2026

Here Is What Matters

On March 25, a market analyst warned that gold had hit a floor at $4,090 and would not fall further, while the Nasdaq 100 was expected to keep sliding through the week. He later signaled a weakening correlation, predicting gold’s rebound...

By Ashraf Laidi – Intraday Market Thoughts
Ep.126  -  Short VXX/UVXY  vs  Long SVXY/SVIX  -  Which Is Best?
BlogMar 30, 2026

Ep.126 - Short VXX/UVXY vs Long SVXY/SVIX - Which Is Best?

The latest Volatility Trading Strategies livestream pits short VXX and UVXY positions against long SVXY and SVIX exposures, dissecting which approach delivers superior risk‑adjusted returns. The episode walks through contango decay, daily reset effects, cost structures, and margin requirements for...

By Volatility Trading Strategies
Indicator of the Day (Video): Nasdaq Market Thrust
BlogMar 30, 2026

Indicator of the Day (Video): Nasdaq Market Thrust

HedgeFundTips released a short video spotlighting the Nasdaq Market Thrust indicator, a momentum tool that blends price action with volume. The clip features a recent chart showing the indicator’s movement through March 2026, highlighting a shift toward negative thrust. The...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
RSI 2 Strategy Explained: Larry Connors’ 2-Period RSI Trading Rules
BlogMar 30, 2026

RSI 2 Strategy Explained: Larry Connors’ 2-Period RSI Trading Rules

Larry Connors’ RSI 2 strategy applies a two‑period Relative Strength Index to spot extreme short‑term price moves. The rule set is simple: buy SPY when the RSI 2 falls below 10 and exit when it climbs above 80. A backtest from 1993...

By Quantified Strategies
Weekly S&P500 ChartStorm - 29 March 2026
BlogMar 29, 2026

Weekly S&P500 ChartStorm - 29 March 2026

The S&P 500 slipped through a pivotal support zone this week, handing control to bearish forces. Despite the downside, implied correlation metrics and heightened leveraged‑ETF activity suggest a short‑term bounce may be on the horizon. Longer‑term cycle gauges are flashing warnings...

By The Weekly ChartStorm
Arbitrum (ARB) – Elliott Wave Analysis (Weekly)
BlogMar 28, 2026

Arbitrum (ARB) – Elliott Wave Analysis (Weekly)

A weekly Elliott Wave analysis of Arbitrum (ARB) identifies the token currently in the fifth wave of a five‑wave impulsive decline, suggesting the downtrend is nearing completion. The chart shows a weak corrective wave four and a deepening capitulation in...

By Elliott Wave 2.0
Easter Trading Strategy: Does the Stock Market Rally Before the Holiday?
BlogMar 28, 2026

Easter Trading Strategy: Does the Stock Market Rally Before the Holiday?

The Easter trading strategy exploits a seasonal rally that consistently appears on the Thursday before Good Friday, the market’s last trading day of the week. Backtests using the S&P 500 since 1960 show a 0.35% average gain when buying at Wednesday’s...

By Quantified Strategies
Unlocking Hidden Patterns: How Daily Returns Predict Future Stock Performance
BlogMar 27, 2026

Unlocking Hidden Patterns: How Daily Returns Predict Future Stock Performance

Researchers Cakici, Fieberg, Neszveda, Bianchi and Zaremba introduced the Daily Return Information (DRI) signal, extracting chronological and rank information from a month’s daily returns using elastic‑net regression. The resulting Daily Return Information Factor (DRIF) delivers about 1.57% monthly (≈19% annualized)...

By Alpha Architect Research Blog
March Futures Expiry
BlogMar 27, 2026

March Futures Expiry

Silver’s open interest has fallen to its lowest level in over two decades, suggesting the metal is deeply oversold and may soon reverse higher. Gold also shows weakness, with Comex open interest under 400,000 contracts and prices testing key moving...

By McleodFinance (Alasdair Macleod)
Momentum Strategy for the S&P 500
BlogMar 27, 2026

Momentum Strategy for the S&P 500

An S&P 500 momentum strategy using a 12‑month simple moving average crossover signals long positions when the monthly close rises above the SMA and exits to cash when it falls below. Backtested from 1960 to present, a $100,000 seed would have...

By Quantified Strategies
TMTB Mid-Day Wrap: Reddit, Applovin, META Weakness; TMT Momentum Worst Day in Years; Netflix Price Increase?; Memory/Semicap/Optical Unwind
BlogMar 26, 2026

TMTB Mid-Day Wrap: Reddit, Applovin, META Weakness; TMT Momentum Worst Day in Years; Netflix Price Increase?; Memory/Semicap/Optical Unwind

The Nasdaq‑linked QQQ index dropped 2% as 10‑year Treasury yields neared 4.5% and oil prices rose 5%, tightening the macro backdrop for tech investors. Meta fell 7% after a July verdict holding it and Google liable for addictive product designs,...

By TMT Breakout
Ways Weekly Top Stock Pick Strategy Helps Investors Track Promising Opportunities Consistently
BlogMar 26, 2026

Ways Weekly Top Stock Pick Strategy Helps Investors Track Promising Opportunities Consistently

The article outlines a structured weekly stock‑pick strategy that guides investors through disciplined market analysis, sector evaluation, and technical indicators. By reviewing financial statements, price movements, earnings, and macro data on a seven‑day cycle, analysts can spot short‑term momentum and...

By HedgeThink
The Supertrend Indicator Backtested
BlogMar 26, 2026

The Supertrend Indicator Backtested

The Supertrend indicator, a volatility‑adjusted trend‑following tool, was backtested on weekly S&P 500 data from 1960 to the present. Using a 10‑period lookback and a multiplier of three, the simple buy‑on‑cross and sell‑on‑cross rules generated a 44.46% gain on a single...

By Quantified Strategies
Hope Wanes, USD Little Changed While Bonds and Stocks Weaken
BlogMar 26, 2026

Hope Wanes, USD Little Changed While Bonds and Stocks Weaken

The U.S. dollar is trading in a narrow range against G10 currencies while equities and bonds are under pressure. A potential escalation in the Middle East, highlighted by Tehran’s rejection of a U.S. cease‑fire proposal, is dampening risk appetite. Oil...

By Marc to Market
Unknown Traders Made a Fortune Shorting Oil 15 Minutes Before Trump Reversed Iran Threat
BlogMar 25, 2026

Unknown Traders Made a Fortune Shorting Oil 15 Minutes Before Trump Reversed Iran Threat

On Tuesday morning, oil futures trading surged dramatically as 734 contracts changed hands between 10:49 and 10:50 GMT, jumping to 2,168 contracts in the following minute—16 times the day’s average volume. Bloomberg valued the contracts traded in that 60‑second window at...

By Boing Boing
TRX ( TRON ) - The Setup Before Expansion
BlogMar 25, 2026

TRX ( TRON ) - The Setup Before Expansion

Tron (TRX) is positioned at a pivotal point in its nine‑year market cycle, according to a new multi‑timeframe analysis. The author offers a paid‑subscriber video that breaks down Elliott Wave structures and outlines price targets between $0.10 and $0.12. Recent...

By Elliott Wave 2.0
A ZBT Buy Signal Retirement Gift?
BlogMar 25, 2026

A ZBT Buy Signal Retirement Gift?

The Zweig Breadth Thrust (ZBT) indicator slipped into oversold territory after Friday’s market weakness, resetting its count for a potential buy signal. Monday’s strong rally marked day one of a new upward move, and the market has posted three consecutive...

By Humble Student of the Markets
SPX Is Coiled Tight Still. Big Move Incoming. What Way? March 26 Plan
BlogMar 25, 2026

SPX Is Coiled Tight Still. Big Move Incoming. What Way? March 26 Plan

The author breaks down the recent S&P 500 futures (ES) action, highlighting an "elevator down" sell that led to a rapid failed‑breakdown and a 200‑point rally up to the 6720 level. After the surge, ES entered a tight consolidation between...

By S&P 500 (SPX/ES) Trade Companion
XRP Elliott Wave Analysis
BlogMar 25, 2026

XRP Elliott Wave Analysis

A detailed Elliott Wave analysis shows XRP has completed its third impulse wave, signaling the end of the expansion phase and entry into a late‑stage corrective pattern. The chart indicates a mature wave cycle, with the market poised for a...

By Elliott Wave 2.0
🎯 Take Profit Alert On Open Cash Secured Puts
BlogMar 25, 2026

🎯 Take Profit Alert On Open Cash Secured Puts

Options writer Edward Corona announced he is closing two cash‑secured put positions on Hut8 Corp and Redwire Corp after capturing more than 80 % of the collected premiums. The Hut8 trade yielded a $184 open profit on a $213 premium, while...

By The Options Oracle (Closing Bell Recap & Premarket)
The Monday Effect in Trading: How to Spot Weekly Market Reversals
BlogMar 25, 2026

The Monday Effect in Trading: How to Spot Weekly Market Reversals

The article spotlights the "Monday Effect," a weekly trading pattern where the high or low set on Monday often serves as a pivotal support or resistance level that can trigger reversals later in the week, typically between Thursday and Friday....

By Global View Blog
Heikin Ashi Trading Rules And Strategy
BlogMar 25, 2026

Heikin Ashi Trading Rules And Strategy

Heikin Ashi is a Japanese candlestick variant that averages price data to produce smoother charts, making trend direction clearer. A simple trend‑following rule—buy when the Heikin Ashi close crosses above its open and sell on the opposite crossing—was backtested on...

By Quantified Strategies
Elliott Wave Update of USDJPY – March 25th, 2026
BlogMar 25, 2026

Elliott Wave Update of USDJPY – March 25th, 2026

The latest Elliott Wave analysis shows USD/JPY recovered from an early‑week decline, returning to its opening level. Traders are now watching whether the pair can break the psychological 160.00 yen barrier. The analysis suggests bullish momentum may resume if wave...

By EWM Interactive – Forex