Posts Tagged ‘stock market’
Are You Getting Gaslighted by the Government?
By: Katie Gomez Are traders getting gaslit by the government? If there is one thing traders know about the trading game, it is that the market (and those who have a powerful stake in controlling its sentiment) is never a fair opponent. However, once you learn its secrets and habits, you can start to predict…
Read MoreTrader’s Guide to 2024 Black Friday Stock List
By: Katie Gomez Thanksgiving Day 11:59 pm: The countdown begins as people wait at the doors of their favorite stores. That lingering moment before chaos ensues as friendly people become savages rummaging for the half-priced TV, the newest iPhone, the last pair of jeans off the rack, or cyber shoppers overwhelm the sites so much…
Read More3 Things Traders Should Be Thankful for this Thanksgiving
By: Katie Gomez Traders who weathered the past few weeks of market chaos—spanning the Halloween effect and election week—can finally take a deep breath: we made it. Just in time for the holiday season to bring a sense of joy and reprieve, the market is not only stabilizing but booming! Thanksgiving arrives with much to…
Read MoreInsights and Implications of the Stock Market After Elections
Every U.S. presidential election cycle brings significant shifts to the stock market, characterized by both opportunities and risks. Elections create volatility due to potential changes in policies on taxation, regulation, healthcare, and energy, which can affect investor sentiment and sector performance. Understanding these election-driven market trends enables investors to navigate them more effectively. Let’s take…
Read MoreSwing Trading Strategies Around Major Political Events
When political events shake up the markets, swing traders have unique opportunities to find gains—if they know where to look. Elections, policy changes, and global tensions can drive sharp price shifts, often turning steady trends upside down. Swing trading, which sits comfortably between day trading and long-term investing, is all about capturing these shifts over…
Read MoreSet Your Clocks Back Without Setting Back Your Market Progress: Coping with Daylight Savings as a Trader
By: Katie Gomez Does your mind feel a little hazier? Has your sleep been off? Are you struggling to get back into routine? Does it feel like the early sunsets are bringing on that familiar seasonal slump? That’s right—Daylight Saving Time is back, and it’s been a tough adjustment, especially for stock traders. In early…
Read More5 Key Lessons from Historical Market Crashes for Day Traders
By: Shane Neagle In the fast-paced world of stock trading, gaining and utilizing the insights about past market crashes should be the main concern for the investors who are looking to survive in these risky periods when price movements are too extreme. Market downturns that occurred in the past can make investors aware of the…
Read MoreThe Truth About Trading Gurus: Why There’s No Golden Goose in the Stock Market
By: Katie Gomez In today’s digital age, the promise of instant wealth through trading has become as common as spam in your email inbox. Social media feeds overflow with self-proclaimed trading gurus flaunting luxury cars, beachfront properties, and screenshots of seemingly impossible trading profits. These modern-day financial alchemists claim to have discovered the holy grail…
Read MoreSpooky Season in the Stock Market: How Halloween Haunts Wall Street’s October Performance
By: Katie Gomez What’s scarier than ghosts, goblins, or zombies? The market outlook for October. It’s a spooky season once again, and as October rolls in with its pumpkin-spiced lattes and costume preparations, traders brace for what some investors call the “Halloween Effect” – a curious phenomenon that has spooked and intrigued market watchers for…
Read MoreSelf-Directed 401(k)s and Direxion ETFs: Empowering Your Retirement Strategy
By: Katie Gomez Are you a stock trader? Do you believe you have control over your financial future? Do you trust you are maximizing your savings long-term with your current account? If unsure, it might be time to reconsider your retirement plan. In the realm of retirement planning, traditional 401(k) plans have long been a…
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