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Rock your Stocks off: How National Rock and Roll Day Echoes Stock Market Rhythms and Investment Strategies

By: Katie Gomez  While many Americans focus on celebrating Independence Day in July, there’s another lesser-known observance that closely follows…

Down the Rabbit Hole: The Importance of Imagination as Trader:  How Alice in Wonderland Day Can Boost Your Investment Strategy

By: Katie Gomez While July 4th is widely celebrated as Independence Day in the U.S., it also marks a lesser-known…

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: How Self-Compassion Boosts Trading Success & Happiness

By: Katie Gomez While the invention of unique national holidays has taken over our calendars in the last decade, I…

4 Stocks That Could Spark Fireworks This Fourth of July

By: Katie Gomez As Americans, it’s easy to see why we are so enamored with the sights of fireworks on…

4 Crucial Aspects of Technical Analysis for Day Traders

By: Shane Neagle Understanding technical analysis is crucial to making wise judgments and staying ahead of market moves in the…

Mastering the Art of Stock Selection: Proven Strategies for Successful Trading

In the fast-paced world of stock trading, the key to success lies in selecting the right assets to trade. While…

 Summer Stock Trading 101: How to Plan Your Stock Trading Portfolio Like Your Summer Vacation Itinerary

By Katie Gomez Although most of us avoid being the ones stuck planning the itinerary for vacation, without some semblance…

Mastering the Art of Trading Around: A GameStop Case Study

In the thrilling world of stock trading, the concept of ‘trading around’ has gained significant attention, especially in volatile stocks…

Mindfulness and Mediation: The Underestimated Keys to Becoming a Successful Trader

By Katie Gomez When we overload our brains with too much information, we either experience burnout or a breakdown. We…

 The Father’s Day Financial Gift:  Investing Lessons from Dad for a Lifetime of Financial Success

By: Katie Gomez Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the men who have guided, supported, and shaped us into…

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…