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Positive Trading Psychology - III: Framework
8 days ago by Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D. @ TraderFeed

 The first post in this three-part series on positive trading psychology emphasized the emotional...

Warning Signs of Worsening Market Conditions
8 days ago by StockCharts TV @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

April 17, Your Daily Five host Dave Landry has switched from bullish to cautious as one of the longest winning streaks of Landry Light has come to an end. The market and sectors are switching from uptrend to downtrend proper order! He shares an update to his TFM 10% System for the "Ps and Qs" - showing how a simpler version of the system shows promise. It's not all bad news though, we could be due for a bounce basis the $VIX action and how commodities like Gold and Oil could provide buying opportunities soon.👀 See what better financial charting can do for you!Start your FREE 1-month trial today at https://stockcharts.com👍🏻 If you enjoyed this video be sure to hit the THUMBS UP✅ If you found value, consider SUBSCRIBING to our channel and ring the bell so you never miss a new video! Subscribe Here: https://tinyurl.com/wvet7qj00:00 Intro00:36 S&P 500 ($SPX)01:49 Bow Tie Proper Order ($SPX)02:49 Volatility Index ($VIX)05:15 S&P 500 ($SPX) & ($VIX)06:30 TFM 10% System ($SPX)...

Semiconductors Are at CRITICAL Level!
8 days ago by StockCharts TV @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

April 17, Final Bar host David Keller, CMT welcomes guest Danielle Shay of Simpler Trading. Danielle speaks to the downside rotation for the QQQ, SMH, and leading growth stocks, including why the $210 level is so crucial for the SMH. David highlights the recent downswing for Bitcoin, the resilience of AMZN, and key levels for earnings names including UAL, JBHT, and CSX.Danielle Shay's chart of support levels for SMH - https://schrts.co/yXaxiUSd🧐 Dave's "Mindful Investor" ChartList is a powerful FREE resource https://schrts.co/TTCbWDpE👀 See what better financial charting can do for you!Start your FREE 1-month trial today at https://stockcharts.com👍🏻 If you enjoyed this video be sure to hit the THUMBS UP.✅ If you found value, consider SUBSCRIBING to our channel and ring the bell so you never miss a new video! Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/wvet7qj 📈00:00 Welcome to the Show!01:22 Market Recap: S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Consumer Discretionary (XLY), Consumer Staples (XLP)09:...

Learn to sit on your hands if you’re taking winners to soon
about 1 month ago by Michael Martin @ MartinKronicle

Watch this video on YouTube There’s no doubt that taking winners is probably the hardest trade where you’re going to get in, you can automatically set your protective stop. That’s the easy part. But then what happens when you start making money? One of the most requested questions is this, where do I take my […]The post Learn to sit on your hands if you’re taking winners to soon first appeared on MartinKronicle.The post Learn to sit on your hands if you’re taking winners to soon appeared first on MartinKronicle.

Why I Started Backtesting
2 months ago by Dave Mabe @ Dave Mabe

I began serious trading in 2005. My first strategy was purely manual and an imitation of what a…The post Why I Started Backtesting first appeared on Dave Mabe.

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The Trading Coach Podcast - 964 - The Most Important Skill In Trading
about 8 hours ago by Akil Stokes (Trading Coach at Tier On... @ Trading Coach Podcast

We discuss the MOST IMPORTANT skill in trading & I can promise you it's not what you'd expect. Please remember to SHARE this podcast with your social community to help me grow the show. Your Trading Coach Akil --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetradingcoachpodcast/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetradingcoachpodcast/support) Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/20424778?utm_source=youtube (video made with Headliner.app)

Inflation Expectations Edge Higher
about 9 hours ago by Ian Culley @ All Star Charts

From the Desk of Ian Culley @IanCulley Goldielocks’s soft landing is proving sticky. Commodities are outperforming stocks and bonds. Interest rates are rising worldwide, and investors are anticipating increased inflationary pressures—not multiple rate cuts—this year. In fact, inflation expectations are reaching levels not seen since June 2022… Check out the Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ETF $TIP […] The post Inflation Expectations Edge Higher appeared first on All Star Charts.

Lawler: Observations on the Recent Surge in Net International Migration
about 12 hours ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Lawler: Observations on the Recent Surge in Net International Migration A brief excerpt: NOTE: Housing economist Tom Lawler has written extensively on demographics and the impact on household growth and housing demand. Last November, Lawler reviewed the most recent Census projections: Lawler on Existing Home Sales, Population Projections and Household Slowdown. Today he discusses the recent surge in Net International Migration. From Tom Lawler: One of the biggest demographic stories of the past two years has been the recent surge in net international migration (NIM).  While this surge is not reflected in the latest Census Bureau’s “official” population estimates and one-year-ahead forecasts (so-called “...

Will Higher Rates Spell Doom For the Stock Market?
about 12 hours ago by Ben Carlson @ A Wealth of Common Sense

Why higher rates don't necessarily spell doom for the stock market. The post Will Higher Rates Spell Doom For the Stock Market? appeared first on A Wealth of Common Sense. ...

Junior International Hall of Famers (04-25-2024)
about 12 hours ago by Alfonso Depablos @ All Star Charts

From the Desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza Welcome to The Junior International Hall of Famers. With the goal of finding more bullish setups, we have decided to expand one of our favorite scans and broaden our regular coverage of the largest US-listed international stocks, or ADRs. This scan is composed of the next 100 largest […] The post Junior International Hall of Famers (04-25-2024) appeared first on All Star Charts.

HOW IMPORTANT IS TIMING IN TRADING?
about 13 hours ago by Akil Stokes (Trading Coach at Tier On... @ Trading Coach Podcast

How important is timing when it comes to trading? CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS AT 🎧APPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/963-how-long-to-hold-trades-for/id1359294814?i=1000653383720 🎧SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rSEUZ0o9qWBesLL62QrUs?si=b9b696def1d24647

Cocoa Prices Surge Higher Into Important Resistance!
about 13 hours ago by Chris Kimble @ See It Market

Cocoa futures prices have rallied sharply over the past year. And the rally has really heated up over the past 3 months. Today we look at a “monthly” chart of Cocoa to highlight this rare and sharp rally. As you can see, hot Cocoa has gained 100% quickly after breaking out of a 23-year sideways […] The post Cocoa Prices Surge Higher Into Important Resistance! appeared first on See It Market.

U.S. Births decreased in 2023
about 14 hours ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

From the National Center for Health Statistics: Births: Provisional Data for 2023. The NCHS reports: The provisional number of births for the United States in 2023 was 3,591,328, down 2% from 2022. The general fertility rate was 54.4 births per 1,000 females ages 15–44, down 3% from 2022. The total fertility rate was 1,616.5 births per 1,000 women in 2023, a decline of 2% from 2022. Birth rates declined for females in age groups 15–19 through 35–39 and were unchanged for females ages 10–14 and for women ages 40–44 and 45–49 in 2023. The birth rate for teenagers ages 15–19 declined by 3% in 2023 to 13.2 births per 1,000 females; the rate for younger teenagers (ages 15–17) was unchanged, and the rate for older teenagers (ages 18–19) declined 3%. T emphasis added Here is a long-term graph of annual U.S. births ...

Thursday links: analysts and accountants
about 14 hours ago by abnormalreturns @ Abnormal Returns

Zuck Says the Quiet Part About AI Aloud. Plus MSFT and GOOG.
about 15 hours ago by Steve Sosnick @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

I know this might sound crazy, but today could be even worse than it is. The poor revenue guidance during yesterday’s earnings report from Meta Platforms (META) put stocks on a negative footing, then this morning’s GDP report piled on bad news. But it was Mark Zuckerberg’s comments about AI that trouble me most.

GDP: Downside Miss Meets Upward Beat: Apr. 25, 2024
about 15 hours ago by Jose Torres @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Treasury yields are soaring to their loftiest levels of the year on the back of this morning’s GDP report which depicted slowing economic growth amidst accelerating price pressures.

Which do you prefer: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret?
about 16 hours ago by Michael Martin @ MartinKronicle

Watch this video on YouTube Which would you rather have? The pain of discipline or the pain of regret, right? Because if you don’t have a plan that you’re executing day after day after day, if you don’t have the patience to sit on your hands and wait for that one setup, chances are you’re […] The post Which do you prefer: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret? first appeared on MartinKronicle. The post Which do you prefer: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret? appeared first on MartinKronicle.

Show Us Your Portfolio: Jared Dillian
about 16 hours ago by Contributor Author @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

In this episode of Show Us Your Portfolio, Jared Dillian, author of the investment newsletter The Daily Dirt Nap and the book “No Worries: How to Live a Stress-Free Financial Life,” discusses his personal investing philosophy and portfolio.

Small-Caps Struggling Despite Strong Economy
about 16 hours ago by Sam Burns @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

While most stocks are up substantially since the most recent market lows in late October, there remains a persistent trend of large-cap stocks outperforming small-caps.

How to find momentum leaders
about 16 hours ago by Stockbee @ StockBee

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Navigating Volatility During Through the Eye of the Storm
about 16 hours ago by Andrew Wilkinson @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

In this look back over his career, Dr. Russell Rhoads, PhD, examines the causes and consequences of episodic volatility over five decades of market chaos as a trader and options educator in Chicago.

“There’s never been a better time to be a builder”
about 16 hours ago by Alexander Gunz @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

With a vibe more like a musical festival than a tech conference, it was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how AI is being practically deployed.

NAR: Pending Home Sales Increase 3.4% in March; Up 0.1% Year-over-year
about 17 hours ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

From the NAR: Pending Home Sales Ascended 3.4% in March Pending home sales in March climbed 3.4%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions while the Midwest recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the Northeast and South registered decreases but the Midwest and West improved. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings – increased to 78.2 in March. Year over year, pending transactions were up 0.1%. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. ... The Northeast PHSI increased 2.7% from last month to 65.1, a decline of 0.3% from March 2023. The Midwest index fell 4.3% to 78.1 in March, up 1.3% from one year ago. The South PHSI improved 7.0% to 95.8 in March, dropping 1.5% from the p...