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10+ Ways to Use Chart Patterns to Predict Stock Moves

Chart patterns are one of the most reliable ways to read market behavior. They show you, in real time, how…

What Is Margin Trading? Benefits and Risks Explained

You’ve got a trade idea that checks every box with a high win ratio. But your available capital? Not enough…

Summer Vacation Trading Strategy: How Low Volume Creates Profit Opportunities

By: Katie Gomez  While Wall Street empties for summer vacation, creating the year’s thinnest trading volumes, smart traders recognize this…

4 Strategies for Trading Low-Volume Summer Stocks

By: Shane Neagle Trading in the summer presents unique problems for the active trader. With fewer institutional participants with retail…

Summer Market Trends 2025:How Inflation, AI, and Policy Shifts Are Redefining Seasonal Stock Patterns 

By: Katie Gomez The lazy summer trading days that once defined Wall Street have undergone a profound transformation in recent…

The Perfect Storm: How Trump, RFK Jr., and VA Research Are Revolutionizing MindMed’s 2025 Prospects

By: Katie Gomez  Richard Nixon is probably rolling over in his grave right now, as his war on drugs has…

The 401(k) Crypto Revolution: How Trump’s Retirement Plan Could Transform American Wealth Building

By: Katie Gomez  America’s retirement system is broken, and Trump’s revolutionary crypto 401 (k) proposal might just be the fix…

GM’s $1B Tariff Hit: How Smart Traders Can Navigate Auto Sector Volatility

By: Katie Gomez The automotive sector just got a reality check that sent shockwaves through Wall Street. General Motors’ shares…

AI vs Human Traders: Who Wins in 2025’s Volatile Market?

When equities can swing by five percent in just a few hours and algorithms execute millions of microsecond trades, the…

The 50-Stock Watchlist Strategy: A Contrarian Approach with 92% Success Rate

By: Katie Gomez Why Most New Traders Fail at Stock Selection The harsh reality of retail trading is that approximately…

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: 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…

SPY at $700 — From Resistance to Reality

April 17, 2026

By Barrie Einarson Well, this is one of those moments in the market where you just have to step back…