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Tax Day Crisis: How Mass Tax Deferrals Are About to Rock the Markets

By: Katie Gomez  People are beginning to riot against the government; trust is gone, and they are fed up. On…

The Future of NYSE: 24-Hour Trading – Revolution or Disruption?

The debate over extending NYSE trading hours is no longer theoretical; it’s happening. In February 2025, NYSE Arca became the…

Small Caps Have Taken the Lead in 2026, and Here’s Why It Matters

For most of the past decade, the story on Wall Street was simple. Buy the Magnificent Seven and watch the…

How Traders Use Stock Scanners for Day Trading in a Volatile Premarket

Premarket is where the day starts, not at the open. By the time the bell rings, the best opportunities are…

Inflation and Stock Market Trends With Real-Time Scanning

A hotter-than-expected CPI print can pressure the ongoing stock market rally, while a softer reading might reignite hopes for monetary…

The Great Deception: How Index Gains Hide the 40% Carnage in Individual Stocks

By: Katie Gomez Financial headlines announce new “market gains” as the S&P 500 nears record highs, but most portfolios are…

Time is Money: How Trade Ideas Gives Subscribers More Power with New Time-Based Filters

Written by: Dan Mirkin In the fast-paced world of day trading, every second counts. You’ve heard the saying: time is…

The Trader’s Morning Ritual: 5 Pre-Market Routines That Separate Winners from Losers

By Katie Gomez The market opens at 9:30 AM. But the real game? It starts at least 30 minutes before…

The Zen Trader: How 10 Minutes of Meditation Creates Unshakeable Trading Discipline

By Katie Gomez As a yoga teacher, I have spent years helping people find balance, manage stress, and stay present…

The Momentum Trading Sweet Spot: Why Buying Breakouts 5 Minutes After the Open Is Your Edge – But Only for the First 25 Minutes…

Written by: Dan Mirkin If you trade momentum for a living, you already know the opening bell is pure chaos.…

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"

What Makes This Trade Great: XPON and a Favorite Scan — Daily Trend Reversals

August 26, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at XPON — and this…

What Makes This Trade Great: GENB — A Beautiful, Stress-Free Wave

August 25, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at GENB — and while…

What Makes This Trade Great: DAIC Explodes — and Keeps Handing Out Re-Entries

August 24, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas The Explosion DAIC was quiet heading into the open, then out of nowhere it…

What Makes This Trade Great: USDE Rides Bitcoin’s Fire Back Toward $77K

August 21, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at USDE — and it’s…

What Makes This Trade Great: GYGY Rips Straight Into a Trading Halt

August 20, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at GYGY — and this…

What Makes This Trade Great: CRCL Rides the Crypto Wave on a Wild Sector Day

August 19, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at CRCL — but first,…

What Makes This Trade Great: CDTG Strikes Again — and Why Trade Management Matters

August 18, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at CDTG again — this…

What Makes This Trade Great: CDTG and a Choppy but Rewarding Re-Entry

August 17, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at CDTG — one of…

What Makes This Trade Great: LFS and a Textbook VWAP Play

August 14, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at LFS — and this…

What Makes This Trade Great: FGI and the Reality of Trading Low Float Stocks

August 13, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at FGI — and honestly,…