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 Adopting the Marathon Mindset:   How Running Strategies Can Boost Your Stock Trading Performance

By Katie Gomez As an avid runner and relatively newer stock trader, I’ve realized that these seemingly disparate pursuits share…

What came first, the Surge or the Meme? Gamestop Surges Again: Examining the Factors Behind the Latest Market Frenzy

By Katie Gomez The volcano that remained dormant for three years and was informed never to be active again, otherwise…

5 Day Trading Strategies for Bear Markets

By: Shane Neagle In the ever-changing landscape of day trading, bear markets bring unique challenges that even experienced traders find…

Emotional Investing: Balancing Emotion and Logic in Trading, Just Like Mom

By Katie Gomez Most of us can recall a moment when we just needed our mom’s advice; whether we are…

From Margaritas to Markets: What Cinco de Mayo Can Teach Us About Trading

By Katie Gomez Cinco de Mayo has arrived, bringing a burst of color, culture, and celebration. A vibrant fiesta filled…

The Run for the Roses: What the Kentucky Derby Can Teach Us About Stock Market Race

By Katie Gomez The Kentucky Derby, often referred to as “The Run for the Roses,” is back again, ready to…

From Scales to Stocks: Uncovering the Surprising Parallels Between Singing and Trading

By Katie Gomez At first glance, singing and stock trading may have little in common. Singing is often associated with…

 Navigating Market Uncertainty: Lessons Traders can Learn from the Sinking of the Titanic

By Katie Gomez Over a century later, the tragic sinking of the Titanic marks its somber anniversary on April 15th,…

5 Strategies for Effective Trade Exit: Knowing When to Cash Out

By: Shane Neagle The manner you exit a transaction can occasionally be just as crucial as how you entered it…

Trade Ideas: The #1 Stock Screener of 2024 According to Investopedia

By Katie Gomez In the fast-paced world of stock trading and investing, having access to the right tools can make…

5 Simple Yet Effective Tools Every Day Trader Should Master

December 12, 2024

By: Shane Neagle In the fast-paced world of day trading, getting the right tools in your kit can be the…

Unveiling The Power of My Favorite Scan: How DWAC Made the Trade Great

January 17, 2024

Hey there, fellow traders and market enthusiasts! It’s Barrie Einarson from Trade Ideas, back with today’s edition of “What Makes…

6 Strategies for Maximizing Profits in Day Trading

January 10, 2024

By: Shane Neagle Have you ever pondered what elevates certain day traders above the rest?  Within the stock market’s ever-changing…

Out With the Old, In With the Gold: Precious Metals Stocks Set to Shine in 2024: Out With the Old, In With the Gold

December 28, 2023

By Katie Gomez The stock market offers substantial rewards, but savvy investors recognize that trading extends beyond equities. Precious metals…

4 Key Risk Management Factors When Day Trading

October 18, 2023

Written by Shane Neagle Can traders really navigate the unpredictable waters of day trading and come out ahead? Absolutely, and…

Micron Drops After Forecasting Wider Than Expected Loss

September 29, 2023

Written by Guest Contributor, Shane Neagle While Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) reported adjusted revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter that…

Daily "What Makes This Trade Great"

Chasing the Next Runner: The AIOS Setup

May 1, 2026

By Barrie Einarson Hello everyone, Let’s talk about a real interesting one from today—AIOS—because this wasn’t your typical trade driven…

What Makes This Trade Great: Wayfair Earnings Short

April 30, 2026

This is Barrie Einarson with today’s edition of What Makes This Trade Great. The market was higher today, with the…

What Makes This Trade Great: AKAN’s Independent Run

April 29, 2026

By Barrie Einarson AKAN is a perfect example of a stock that starts with a sector catalyst… and then completely…

What Makes This Trade Great: ERAS and the Power of the Re-Entry

April 28, 2026

By Barrie Einarson One of the most overlooked edges in trading isn’t just identifying a setup—it’s knowing when to re-enter.…

What Makes This Trade Great: SGMT and the Re-Entry Advantage

April 27, 2026

Let’s take a look at SGMT, because this is another fantastic example of why you should never overlook the re-entry…

What Makes This Trade Great: MXL and the Power of the Re-Entry

April 24, 2026

I know I talk about this quite a bit, but today gave us another excellent example of why the re-entry…

What Makes This Trade Great: TRT’s Low-Float Explosion

April 23, 2026

Today’s standout trade? TRT—and this is a textbook example of why momentum traders pay close attention to volume and float.…

What Makes This Trade Great: FGI Short Opportunity

April 22, 2026

In today’s session, we saw something that newer traders often question—and that’s the presence of short opportunities even when the…

What Makes This Trade Bad, Not Good: The Hidden Risk Behind a Perfect Breakout

April 21, 2026

Barrie Einarson here from Trade Ideas, and I want to walk through a trade that looked good on the surface…

The Power of the Re-Entry: Catching the Real Move After the Shakeout in VNCE

April 20, 2026

Barrie Einarson here with today’s edition of What Makes This Trade Great, and I want to take a closer look…