Picture this: you’re scrolling X on April 15, 2025, and a stock’s name keeps popping up—mentioned in every other post, spiking in search trends. That’s a trending stock, the market’s fleeting obsession. For instance, China’s tariff war has cooled some names but heated others, creating buzz you can’t ignore. As a trading veteran, I’ll [...]
For instance, imagine last week’s market chaos: Trump’s tariffs slammed in on April 2, 2025, and by today, April 8, the biggest stock losers are bleeding—down 10-20%. As a seasoned trader, I see these drops as more than losses; they’re a crash course in resilience, especially with China’s tariff wallop. In this deep dive, [...]
For instance, picture this: the market closes, and you’re scanning the day’s action. Suddenly, a stock rockets up 15%—maybe even 50%. These are today’s biggest stock gainers, the headline-grabbers that spark curiosity and, sometimes, opportunity. However, what do these surges really mean for you as an investor? In this expert-driven exploration, I’ll break down [...]
Before the opening bell rings at 9:30 AM EST, there’s a hidden window of action that can set the tone for your trading day: the premarket session. Welcome to The Ultimate Guide to Premarket Movers, where we’ll unpack what these early risers (and fallers) are, why they matter, and how you can leverage them to [...]
It’s looking increasingly likely that the much anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut will happen this September. The Fed’s chair, Jerome Powell, recently gave a speech at Jackson Hole highlighting the cooling jobs market and downward payroll revision in addition to his confidence in inflation moving towards the Fed’s 2% target. Taken together, these factors [...]
Written by: Angela Akers It was a bit of an interesting week for investors. The biggest news, and that which affected investors’ risk appetite the most, was anticipation of our fearless Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. That speech took place this morning, and, as he has done in previous years, Chair [...]
In the world of investing, diversification is often touted as a key strategy for managing risk and maximizing returns. But for many retail investors, the concept of diversification can seem abstract or overwhelming. By leveraging sector analysis and tools like VectorVest, investors can create a well-balanced portfolio that stands the test of time. In [...]
Written by: Angela Akers A softer core Producer Price Index reading sparked a rally Tuesday, but an expected reading on Consumer Prices didn’t have the same, desired effect Wednesday and prices closed only modestly higher. Better-than-expected Retail Sales soothed investors’ fears on Thursday, and they began buying again. After several weeks of red and [...]
Written by: Angela Akers Talk of a recession resurfaced late last week following some downtrodden economic data and Friday’s sell-off continued Monday. As I’m sure you’re all aware, the rest of this week has been a rollercoaster ride. Just 7 trading days into August, the Major Indices have lost an average of 3.8% and [...]
Written by: Angela Akers The Federal Reserve ended their July meeting Wednesday with an announcement that interest rates would remain at current levels. While this move was expected, what investors really wanted to know was when/if and how many cuts we could see this year and the Fed delivered. In the news conference following [...]
