Stock Trading Blogs and Articles

Can Options Volume Predict Market Returns?
BlogMar 24, 2026

Can Options Volume Predict Market Returns?

A recent study examines the order imbalance of in‑the‑money S&P 500 options placed by public customers and finds it predicts market returns over a one‑ to three‑month horizon, extending up to nine months in some tests. The directional order imbalance (DOI)...

By Harbourfront Quantitative
A Technical Look at the Broader US Stock Indices with a Bonus Look at Nvidia
BlogMar 24, 2026

A Technical Look at the Broader US Stock Indices with a Bonus Look at Nvidia

Nvidia’s shares slipped below their 200‑day moving average at $178.78, marking the first breach since May 2025 and signaling a bearish tilt. The broader market mirrored this move, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also closing beneath their respective 200‑day...

By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
💡Trade Idea for Tuesday, March 24, 2026
BlogMar 24, 2026

💡Trade Idea for Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The author recommends a cash‑secured put trade on a stock that repeatedly retreats into a well‑defined price range. Premiums remain elevated following recent market weakness, making the option sell attractive. While maintaining a bullish long‑term view, the trader aims to...

By The Options Oracle (Closing Bell Recap & Premarket)
Fastly (FSLY) Climbs to 4-Year High on Products Showcase
BlogMar 24, 2026

Fastly (FSLY) Climbs to 4-Year High on Products Showcase

Fastly Inc. surged to a four‑year high of $28.78, up 14% intraday, after announcing its participation in the RSA Conference 2026 to showcase new security solutions. The stock closed at $28.75, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm. On the same day, Fastly...

By Insider Monkey Blog
Silver Daily Call for March 23rd, 2026
BlogMar 23, 2026

Silver Daily Call for March 23rd, 2026

Silver plunged to a intraday low of $61.00 on March 23, marking its weakest level since December 12, as risk‑off sentiment swept markets. The metal quickly recovered, climbing back to $70.75 by late morning, erasing much of the early loss. Despite an...

By Midas Touch Consulting
An Ugly Headline… and a Clean (Premium) Setup
BlogMar 23, 2026

An Ugly Headline… and a Clean (Premium) Setup

Recent geopolitical tension and surprisingly high core inflation have driven market volatility to elevated levels, inflating option premiums across major indices. The author spotlights a clean premium opportunity by selling a short‑dated, out‑of‑the‑money call spread on the S&P 500. The structure...

By Yet Another Value Blog
S&P 500 Skyrockets as Trump Announces Ceasefire. Real TACO or Just Usual Jawboning?
BlogMar 23, 2026

S&P 500 Skyrockets as Trump Announces Ceasefire. Real TACO or Just Usual Jawboning?

U.S. equity markets surged as former President Donald Trump posted a cease‑fire announcement on Truth Social, prompting the S&P 500 to bounce sharply from near‑term lows. Technical charts show the index probing the 6,760 resistance level, with sellers poised to...

By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
S&P500 Key Levels
BlogMar 22, 2026

S&P500 Key Levels

The S&P 500 closed at the lower edge of its multi‑month trading range, prompting debate over whether the move signals a genuine breakdown or a routine shake‑out. Positioning data shows crowded short interest, yet traders remain defensive rather than panicked. Futures...

By Global Macro Monitor
Ratio Charts Update
BlogMar 22, 2026

Ratio Charts Update

Ratio charts have highlighted divergent trends between precious metals and equities, with gold’s recent surge versus the dollar index now reversing. The NASDAQ remains markedly overvalued relative to the money supply, while oil’s long‑term ratio stays bearish despite short‑term strength....

By Slope of Hope
25 Questions Traders Asked About the Swing Trading Batch
BlogMar 22, 2026

25 Questions Traders Asked About the Swing Trading Batch

The Swing Trading Batch 3 course delivers five rule‑based swing strategies, each paired with dedicated scanners and indicators, and an automated NIFTY options hedge that runs four days a week. It requires roughly four hours of weekly commitment, with a focused...

By Arun Bau's Newsletter
Indicator of the Day (Video): S&P Mid-Cap Intermediate-Term Volume Momentum Oscillator
BlogMar 21, 2026

Indicator of the Day (Video): S&P Mid-Cap Intermediate-Term Volume Momentum Oscillator

The S&P Mid‑Cap Intermediate‑Term Volume Momentum Oscillator (ITVMMID) measures net buying and selling pressure across the S&P Mid‑Cap 400 over a 30‑ to 90‑day horizon. The daily chart shows the oscillator oscillating around zero, with recent peaks aligning to spikes...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Volatility ATR Bands Trading Strategy Backtest Results
BlogMar 21, 2026

Volatility ATR Bands Trading Strategy Backtest Results

The Volatility ATR Bands strategy leverages dynamic price bands based on the Average True Range to capture short‑term explosive moves while keeping market exposure minimal. Backtested over 26 years on the Nasdaq‑100, it delivered a 12.5% annualized return, outperforming the...

By Quantified Strategies
Elliott Wave Analysis of EURUSD – March 23rd, 2026
BlogMar 21, 2026

Elliott Wave Analysis of EURUSD – March 23rd, 2026

EURUSD surged over 150 pips after the European Central Bank signaled readiness to resume rate‑hike discussions as early as April, reflecting persistent inflation pressures. The ECB’s hawkish pivot quickly lifted the euro against the dollar, underscoring the power of central‑bank...

By EWM Interactive – Forex
How Often Do U.S. Stock Market Corrections Evolve Into Bear Markets?
BlogMar 20, 2026

How Often Do U.S. Stock Market Corrections Evolve Into Bear Markets?

Larry Greenberg examines how often S&P 500 corrections—defined as 10% declines—turn into bear markets, which require a 20% drop. Since 1929, 34 of 56 corrections failed to become bears, meaning most corrections are short‑lived. The analysis notes an average 18% intra‑year...

By CurrencyThoughts
Stocks Close the Day Lower. Dow -1.0%. S&P -1.5% Nasdaq -2.0
BlogMar 20, 2026

Stocks Close the Day Lower. Dow -1.0%. S&P -1.5% Nasdaq -2.0

U.S. equity markets closed lower on the day, with the Dow down 1.0%, the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq slipping 2.0%. All three benchmarks finished the session beneath their 200‑day moving averages, a technical signal of sustained weakness....

By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Indicator of the Day (Video): Nasdaq – Declining Issues TRIX
BlogMar 20, 2026

Indicator of the Day (Video): Nasdaq – Declining Issues TRIX

The Nasdaq Declining Issues TRIX indicator measures momentum in the number of Nasdaq stocks closing lower than the previous session, using a triple‑exponential moving average to smooth out noise. Recent data shows the TRIX has slipped below zero, indicating bearish...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
When the Market’s Most Important Average Falls: The “200-Day” Liquidation:
BlogMar 20, 2026

When the Market’s Most Important Average Falls: The “200-Day” Liquidation:

Major U.S. indices have closed below their 200‑day moving averages for the first time since the 2025 rally, prompting a coordinated sell‑off. The breach activated systematic strategies—CTAs, risk‑parity and momentum funds—leading to rapid de‑grossing and a sharp liquidity contraction. With...

By HedgeCo.net – Blogs
Defensive Tide Rising
BlogMar 19, 2026

Defensive Tide Rising

Three of four intermarket signals have turned risk‑off as utilities outperform the S&P 500 and Treasuries attract safe‑haven flows. The S&P 500 slipped below its 200‑day moving average, triggering a shift from leveraged SSO to plain SPY exposure. Meanwhile, gold’s...

By The Lead‑Lag Report – Blog
A Mag7 Stock Holding Strong, an Industrial Breakout, a Defense Trade and a Biotech
BlogMar 18, 2026

A Mag7 Stock Holding Strong, an Industrial Breakout, a Defense Trade and a Biotech

The article from TrendInvestorPro is essentially a login and subscription prompt rather than a traditional news piece. It highlights the platform's offering of systematic trading strategies, momentum scores, and video tutorials for stocks and ETFs. No substantive market data or...

By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
Multi-Timeframe Analysis And Strategy
BlogMar 18, 2026

Multi-Timeframe Analysis And Strategy

Multi‑timeframe analysis pairs a higher‑level chart to set market direction with a lower‑level chart to time entries and exits. The approach was backtested on the XLP consumer‑staples ETF, using a 250‑day, 22‑day and three‑day pullback filter, resulting in 316 trades....

By Quantified Strategies
MSTR - Could Wave C Take It to New ATH?
BlogMar 17, 2026

MSTR - Could Wave C Take It to New ATH?

The blog post by Henrik Zeberg questions whether MicroStrategy’s upcoming “Wave C” capital raise could propel the stock to a new all‑time high. It references the company’s previous financing waves, which together raised roughly $2.2 billion and helped fund its aggressive Bitcoin...

By Elliott Wave 2.0
🎯 Take Profit Alert On Open Cash Secured Puts
BlogMar 17, 2026

🎯 Take Profit Alert On Open Cash Secured Puts

The author is closing three cash‑secured put positions on Rocket Lab (RKLB), Oklo (OKLO) and Symbotic (SYM) after capturing the majority of the premiums. Each trade shows over 85% premium collected, with RKLB at 90.77% and a 10‑day expiry, OKLO...

By The Options Oracle (Closing Bell Recap & Premarket)
Where Is Money Flowing Today?
BlogMar 17, 2026

Where Is Money Flowing Today?

The latest Finviz heatmap shows capital gravitating toward technology and consumer discretionary stocks, while energy and utilities lag behind. Sector performance is uneven, with tech leading double‑digit gains and financials posting modest upside. Overall market breadth is narrowing, indicating that...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Indicator of the Day (Video): S&P 100 Stocks Above the 200 Day MA
BlogMar 17, 2026

Indicator of the Day (Video): S&P 100 Stocks Above the 200 Day MA

The latest Indicator of the Day shows that the majority of S&P 100 constituents are trading above their 200‑day moving average. This technical signal suggests a broad‑based bullish bias across large‑cap U.S. equities. The chart spans March 2024 to March...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Goldman Sachs Says Hedge Funds Aggressively Shorting Financial Stocks:
BlogMar 17, 2026

Goldman Sachs Says Hedge Funds Aggressively Shorting Financial Stocks:

Goldman Sachs' prime brokerage report shows hedge funds are aggressively shorting financial stocks, making the sector the most shorted in hedge fund portfolios this year. Global funds have net sold banks, insurers and fintech firms at the fastest pace observed...

By HedgeCo.net – Blogs
Where Is Money Flowing Today?
BlogMar 16, 2026

Where Is Money Flowing Today?

The Finviz treemap visualizes today’s stock market activity by mapping each listed company to a square whose size reflects market capitalization and whose color shows intraday price movement. Green squares indicate stocks gaining value, while red squares denote declines. The...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Vol Street Journal™ :: Episode 17
BlogMar 15, 2026

Vol Street Journal™ :: Episode 17

Episode 17 of the Vol Street Journal examines the "Art of the Tell" – subtle market signals that precede regime shifts. It highlights a VIX/VVIX divergence where the S&P 500 posted a lower low while volatility indices stayed subdued, and...

By Macro Ops (Blog)
🛰️ AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) Deep Dive
BlogMar 15, 2026

🛰️ AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) Deep Dive

AST SpaceMobile’s shares have surged from under $20 to a market capitalization above $30 billion, drawing heightened attention from hedge funds and analysts. Recent filings show Cantor Fitzgerald increased its stake by roughly 140%, a rare move for a company still...

By The Options Oracle (Closing Bell Recap & Premarket)
Indicator of the Day (Video): Health Care Advance Decline Percent
BlogMar 15, 2026

Indicator of the Day (Video): Health Care Advance Decline Percent

The Indicator of the Day highlights the Health Care Advance‑Decline Percent, a breadth metric tracking the proportion of advancing versus declining stocks within the health‑care sector. The accompanying chart shows the daily advance‑decline ratio alongside the XLV ETF price trend,...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Weekly S&P500 ChartStorm - 15 March 2026
BlogMar 15, 2026

Weekly S&P500 ChartStorm - 15 March 2026

The latest ChartStorm weekly review finds the S&P 500 entrenched in bearish technical territory, yet market metrics indicate an oversold condition that could set the stage for a short‑term rebound. Historical patterns suggest rebounds often follow similar dips, offering a glimmer...

By The Weekly ChartStorm
Reversal Day Strategy For The Markets
BlogMar 15, 2026

Reversal Day Strategy For The Markets

The article outlines a bullish reversal‑day trading model that enters long positions when a lower low coincides with a higher close and the 5‑day RSI falls below 35. Applied to the gold ETF GLD, the backtest shows an average 1.5%...

By Quantified Strategies
The IBS Indicator: The Powerful Indicator You Have Never Heard Of
BlogMar 14, 2026

The IBS Indicator: The Powerful Indicator You Have Never Heard Of

The Internal Bar Strength (IBS) indicator measures a stock’s closing price relative to its daily range, oscillating between 0 and 1. A low IBS suggests the close is near the day’s low (oversold), while a high IBS indicates a close...

By Quantified Strategies
The Bespoke Report – 3/13/26 – A Sell-Off So Steep, Investors Won’t Sell
BlogMar 13, 2026

The Bespoke Report – 3/13/26 – A Sell-Off So Steep, Investors Won’t Sell

The Bespoke Report highlighted a sharp market sell‑off, with the S&P 500 registering an extreme oversold reading while still hovering near record highs. This technical divergence suggests a fragile equilibrium: prices could tumble further to align with the oversold signal, or...

By Bespoke Investment Group – Think B.I.G. Blog
💡Trade Idea for Friday, March 13, 2026
BlogMar 13, 2026

💡Trade Idea for Friday, March 13, 2026

A trader is initiating a cash‑secured put on a stock that has recently pulled back after a strong uptrend. Technical analysis shows the price holding above its longer‑term trend line while momentum indicators are stabilizing, suggesting a lower‑risk entry point....

By The Options Oracle (Closing Bell Recap & Premarket)
Indicator of the Day (Video): Pring European Diffusion Indicator
BlogMar 13, 2026

Indicator of the Day (Video): Pring European Diffusion Indicator

Hedge Fund Tips released a short video spotlighting the Pring European Diffusion Indicator (PRDIFEUR) as its Indicator of the Day. The chart dated March 12, 2026 visualizes the indicator’s line movement alongside the broader IEUR index. PRDIFEUR gauges the diffusion of price...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
🌍 6,232 Subscribers Across 134 Countries
BlogMar 13, 2026

🌍 6,232 Subscribers Across 134 Countries

The newsletter announced that its subscriber base has grown to 6,232 members spanning 134 countries, with over 1,200 new sign‑ups in the past month. It promotes a disciplined Elliott Wave 2.0 framework that delivers more than 45 structured video updates...

By Elliott Wave 2.0
Gold Daily Call for March 13th, 2026
BlogMar 13, 2026

Gold Daily Call for March 13th, 2026

Gold prices are hovering near $5,055, with technical analysis suggesting a possible rebound to $5,100‑$5,120 if the level holds. A soft buy signal from the 4‑hour stochastic indicator supports the upside, but recent repeated failures indicate waning momentum. Oil continues...

By Midas Touch Consulting
The USD Is Mixed as the Market Prepares for the North American Session
BlogMar 12, 2026

The USD Is Mixed as the Market Prepares for the North American Session

The U.S. dollar opened the North American session mixed, firming against the euro and pound while slipping against the yen after testing 2026 highs. Technical analysis highlights key support and resistance levels on EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY as traders brace...

By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Dollar Takes over From Gold for Now
BlogMar 12, 2026

Dollar Takes over From Gold for Now

Gold is losing its traditional safe‑haven status as it increasingly moves in tandem with equity indices and opposite the U.S. dollar. The dollar’s recent strength has turned it into the preferred short‑term store of value, leaving gold vulnerable to equity...

By Ashraf Laidi – Intraday Market Thoughts
XRP - The 2 Paths Are Clear
BlogMar 11, 2026

XRP - The 2 Paths Are Clear

XRP’s price action has been dominated by corrective phases since 2022, with impulse moves now fading rapidly. The latest technical analysis indicates the market is transitioning into an allocation phase, where investors begin positioning for longer‑term moves. The author provides...

By Elliott Wave 2.0
Hedge Fund Trade Tip (PIN) – Position Idea Notification
BlogMar 11, 2026

Hedge Fund Trade Tip (PIN) – Position Idea Notification

The Hedge Fund Trade Tip (PIN) post is gated behind a login, offering no public text beyond a membership prompt. An accompanying chart tracks a stock’s price from April 2025 to March 2026, showing early volatility, a sharp fall in late fall...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Indicator of the Day (Video): S&P Consumer Staples Stocks Above 200 EMA
BlogMar 11, 2026

Indicator of the Day (Video): S&P Consumer Staples Stocks Above 200 EMA

The S&P Consumer Staples Index has moved above its 200‑day exponential moving average, a key technical signal often interpreted as a bullish trend. The crossover suggests that the defensive sector is gaining upward momentum after a period of volatility. Investors...

By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Oil Markets Remain on Edge – Two Healthcare Stocks with Leading Uptrends
BlogMar 11, 2026

Oil Markets Remain on Edge – Two Healthcare Stocks with Leading Uptrends

The piece titled “Oil Markets Remain on Edge – Two Healthcare Stocks with Leading Uptrends” is hosted on TrendInvestorPro but is locked behind a subscription login, offering only a brief promotional banner and no substantive market data. No details on...

By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
Elliott Wave Update of USDCAD – March 11th, 2026
BlogMar 11, 2026

Elliott Wave Update of USDCAD – March 11th, 2026

The latest Elliott Wave update notes that USDCAD has remained virtually unchanged this week despite extreme volatility in crude‑oil prices. Analysts highlight a critical resistance level around 1.3800 that could dictate short‑term direction. While oil surged 36% following geopolitical tensions,...

By EWM Interactive – Forex
Is the Bottom In For SPX? March 11 Plan
BlogMar 10, 2026

Is the Bottom In For SPX? March 11 Plan

The newsletter dissects recent S&P 500 E‑mini (ES) moves, labeling rapid sell‑offs as "elevator down" events that trigger failed breakdowns and short squeezes. After a sharp dip to 6588 on Sunday, the index rebounded to 6850, repeatedly testing the 6778‑82...

By S&P 500 (SPX/ES) Trade Companion
The January Effect 2026 Edition
BlogMar 10, 2026

The January Effect 2026 Edition

The January Effect 2026 Edition revisits the century‑old seasonal rally that typically lifts equities and certain currency pairs in the first weeks of the year. By analysing price action from the 2025‑2026 transition, the piece highlights a pronounced EUR/USD volatility...

By Factor Trading (Peter Brandt Blog)
A Range Like Few Others
BlogMar 10, 2026

A Range Like Few Others

Volatility has surged across markets, driven by geopolitical sparks such as the Iran situation. Crude oil experienced an extraordinary intraday swing, with WTI’s high‑low range topping 40% yesterday—the second‑largest percentage move since the 2020 price collapse. Today the energy sector...

By Bespoke Investment Group – Think B.I.G. Blog
SpotGamma Flags the Breakdown in Strategy (MSTR) — Traders Capture 5:1 to 9:1 Downside Move
BlogMar 9, 2026

SpotGamma Flags the Breakdown in Strategy (MSTR) — Traders Capture 5:1 to 9:1 Downside Move

SpotGamma’s Compass, Equity Hub, and HIRO flow tools identified a bearish breakdown in MicroStrategy (MSTR) after the stock slipped below the critical $165 call wall, a key gamma level. The breach triggered aggressive put buying and call selling, prompting market...

By SpotGamma — Blog
💡Trade Idea for Monday March 9, 2026
BlogMar 9, 2026

💡Trade Idea for Monday March 9, 2026

The company is aggressively expanding, targeting over 300 locations system‑wide by 2026, with early test markets delivering higher average ticket sizes, increased transaction volume, and a near‑4% lift in comparable sales. Technically, the stock has pulled back from a recent...

By The Options Oracle (Closing Bell Recap & Premarket)