Trading

Learn how to develop and implement a trading plan that consists of analyzing the markets, filtering for potential opportunities, assessing risks, executing trades, and evaluating results. 

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly gains, as markets digest a sprinkling of both positive and negative trade-related developments throughout the week.

Looking to the Futures

Two months ago, the CME Group launched trading for Solana futures amid a growing wave of crypto enthusiasm and adoption.

Data Decoder: Deciphering Messages in Key Reports

A host of data influences the market, including jobs and GDP. Learn how savvy investors decipher their meaning and what they watch for beneath the surface.

Using Chart Divergences to Make Trading Decisions

When technical indicators and price changes that normally correlate instead move apart, known as chart divergences, it can be a signal to potentially adjust a trading strategy.

Q1 Retail Earnings in Uncertain Year

While Q1 retail earnings results are expected to be good, analysts will be watching for indications about tariff management for the rest of the year.

Three Things to Know About the Wheel Strategy

The options wheel strategy involves selling cash-secured puts, and if they're assigned, writing covered calls on the stock, which might be repeatable. Here are three things to know.

The Average True Range Indicator and Volatility

The Average True Range indicator can help traders analyze volatility, place stops and limits, and manage position size.

Bollinger Bands: What They Are and How to Use Them

Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.

Tariff Two-Step: What to Watch as Earnings Begin

Earnings season begins with companies adjusting on the fly to tariffs. This could give investors insight into strategies firms are taking and how businesses might be affected.

Q1 Bank Earnings Preview: Tough Road Seen Ahead

Though first-quarter results for the biggest U.S. banks are expected to be firm overall, the industry faces challenges amid recession worries and slow capital markets demand.