Citadel Securities: The Invisible Hand Behind Retail Trading

By Katie Gomez | May 10, 2025

By: Katie Gomez While retail traders might think they have complete free will and autonomy in their trades, it seems as though all roads lead to Citadel. Investors execute trades every day without even understanding the infrastructure that enables them. Citadel’s reach is staggering—processing approximately 40% of all U.S. retail trading volume, Citadel Securities has…

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Star Wars Day Trading: May 4th Be with Your Portfolio 

By Katie Gomez | May 2, 2025

By: Katie Gomez May 4th be with you, traders! As lightsabers illuminate the galaxy on May 4th, investors can find surprising wisdom in the epic saga that has captivated generations. Just as Luke Skywalker learned to trust the Force rather than rely solely on targeting computers, successful traders know when to balance data analysis with…

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How to Paper Trade Effectively: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Marissa Goodbody | February 10, 2025

Have you ever wondered why some people succeed in trading while others lose in the long run? The answer often lies in preparation and practice. Imagine being able to practice trading without any risk. Paper trading lets you backtest your strategies, build confidence, and know about the profit percentage for your trades helping to trade…

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From Film to Pharma: Kodak’s Billion-Dollar Transformation Under Trump’s Manufacturing Plan

By Katie Gomez | January 24, 2025

By: Katie Gomez  COVID-19 continues to impact our healthcare system five years later in ways many may not realize, causing shortages of penicillin, chlorine, antibiotics, basic chemicals, and essential generic drugs. The U.S. has relied heavily on China for these supplies, creating a major crisis during the pandemic. The experience left many people questioning the…

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Should Beginners Use a Trading Room? A Simple 2025 Guide

By Guest Contributor | January 20, 2025

Should beginners use a trading room? The short answer is yes. Studies show that many new traders quit within their first year, often due to a lack of proper guidance and resources. Trading rooms address this by providing a structured environment where beginners can learn trading and grow with the support of experienced traders. But…

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From Slopes to Stocks: A Trader’s Guide to Winter Market Strategy

By Katie Gomez | January 9, 2025

By: Katie Gomez Another year is over in the blink of an eye, and just like that, we’re trading out swimsuits for snowboards. While holiday vacations might be over, ski resorts are already booking up from January to springtime as ski season is officially upon us. As stock traders recover from their holiday hangovers, they…

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Winter Rally Small-Cap Stock Surge:  How to Your Portfolio Merrier This Holiday Season

By Katie Gomez | December 14, 2024

By: Katie Gomez While Wall Street veterans often dismiss seasonal trading patterns as mere superstition, the winter surge in small-cap stocks has proven to be one of the market’s most reliable phenomena – and this year’s setup could be particularly explosive. Small-cap stocks historically demonstrate a compelling seasonal pattern of outperformance, particularly from December through…

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5 Simple Yet Effective Tools Every Day Trader Should Master

By Guest Contributor | December 12, 2024

By: Shane Neagle In the fast-paced world of day trading, getting the right tools in your kit can be the difference between success and missed chances. Trading by day requires perfection, frugality, and versatility, whilst the platforms or devices used by traders may have a big effect on their ability to stay in the race…

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