7 Power Moves: New Year Trading Resolutions That Actually Make Money 

By Katie Gomez: How Trade Ideas an turn your goals into profits!  As 2025 dawns, traders face a critical moment to transform market ambitions into profitable reality. While most New Year’s resolutions fade by February, implementing strategic trading habits can lead to sustainable success in today’s volatile markets. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just…

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Why the January Effect is Breeding Diamond Hands this December

By: Katie Gomez Diamond hands are everywhere in the market—investors holding stocks long-term out of fear they’ll sell just before a dormant stock spikes (think GameStop). But in December, we see a different breed of Diamond Hand investors: those with short-term intentions. They buy now, planning to sell in January, thanks to the January Effect.…

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3 Top Dividend Aristocrats Now

By: Shane Neagle Dividend Aristocrats are a group of 66 stocks in the S&P 500 Index that have grown their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years.  Most of these companies have achieved such long dividend growth streaks thanks to their strong business models, which are characterized by a meaningful business moat and resilience to…

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NYSE Holidays 2025: Trading Calendar, Trends, and Strategies

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the cornerstone of global financial markets, influencing trading strategies and economic activity. Understanding its holiday schedule is essential for traders and investors, as closures impact market liquidity, volatility, and overall trading behavior.  In this article, we’ll explore the NYSE Holidays 2025, examine their broader implications, and provide actionable…

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Alphabet’s Quantum Computing Breakthrough: Market Impact Analysis of Willow Chip Success

By: Katie Gomez While we live in the age of AI, Alphabet might have just quantum-leaped us into a new generation of technology. In a groundbreaking development that signals a new era in computing, Alphabet’s announcement of its Willow quantum chip has sent shockwaves through the tech sector and financial markets. The chip’s unprecedented achievement—completing…

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

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: 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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