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One Market Move Has Repeated 9 Out of the Last 10 Labor Days

One Market Move Has Repeated 9 Out of the Last 10 Labor Days

Labor Day looks like just another long weekend on the calendar. It isn’t. Every year around this time, a specific corner of the market shifts in a way that’s repeated itself with almost eerie consistency, and most

7 Back-to-School Stocks to Buy Now

7 Back-to-School Stocks to Buy Now

As we head into the back half of summer, a lot of stocks start to lose steam. Beginning around the second week of August, the seasonal picture has historically turned more bearish than bullish. But one seasonal trend

A Market Signal We Haven't Seen Since March Just Reappeared

A Market Signal We Haven't Seen Since March Just Reappeared

A signal on my Money Calendar just flipped to a setting we haven’t seen since March. It’s not a bullish signal. It’s not a bearish one either. It’s something different, and it changes how I’d approach the next several

This "BOGO Strategy" Can Get You 3 Stocks at a Discount

This "BOGO Strategy" Can Get You 3 Stocks at a Discount

Most investors know which stocks they’d like to own. The harder part is deciding when, and at what price, to buy them. Buy too soon, and you risk overpaying. Wait too long, and the opportunity may pass you by. The

3 "Clearance" Trades to Make This Week

3 "Clearance" Trades to Make This Week

Everyone loves a bargain. You see something marked down 20%, 30%, even 50%, and it grabs your attention. Here’s the thing: in the options market, most traders don’t actually know when they’re getting a bargain. They

3 ETFs With a Perfect 10-Year Record Are All Pointing Bullish

3 ETFs With a Perfect 10-Year Record Are All Pointing Bullish

There’s an old saying on Wall Street: don’t fight the tape. When the market is telling you where it wants to go, you listen. But sometimes the tape isn’t the most interesting part. It’s the signals hiding underneath

3 Stocks to Buy Every July

3 Stocks to Buy Every July

I was watching the news the other day and noticed something missing from the Bloomberg segment. Their “BCOM” seasonality chart shows you the average monthly return for the Bloomberg Commodity Index over a specified

3 Space Stocks to Buy Now That SpaceX Is Off the Table

3 Space Stocks to Buy Now That SpaceX Is Off the Table

Sell in May? This 10-Year Semiconductor Stock Patterns Says No.

Sell in May? This 10-Year Semiconductor Stock Patterns Says No.

Outdated advice to 'sell in May' ignores data and opportunities. KLA Corporation (NYSE:KLAC) shows a 10-year pattern in the summer market.

This Cryptocurrency's 700-Day Clock Is Ticking and History Says It Points to $160,000

This Cryptocurrency's 700-Day Clock Is Ticking and History Says It Points to $160,000

Hidden 700-day pattern in Bitcoin could trigger 8x move. Supply cut and timing suggest bottoming out, with potential $160K target. Leverage flushed out, sentiment cooled, now is the time to pay attention.

META's "Quiet" 10% Jump is Just the Beginning

META's "Quiet" 10% Jump is Just the Beginning

META stock jumped 10.5% last week, despite negative press. This is part of a seasonal pattern that has been seen since 2016, suggesting the stock may continue to rise.

3 Assets That Could Explode When Interest Rates Drop

3 Assets That Could Explode When Interest Rates Drop

Federal Reserve is facing pressure to lower interest rates amidst concerns of a slowing economy and scrutiny on Jerome Powell. High-growth tech stocks and cryptocurrencies could see a surge in value if the Fed shifts into easing mode.

The One ETF Every Trader Needs to Be Watching Right Now

The One ETF Every Trader Needs to Be Watching Right Now

DXJ is a strong opportunity that most traders overlook. It focuses on Japanese export companies and removes currency risk, making it a reliable pattern even in uncertain markets.

Two ETF Goliaths Driving the Markets This Month

Two ETF Goliaths Driving the Markets This Month

Pattern tracker shows bullish trend in stocks & ETFs, with QQQ & SPY as top picks. Historically, April-June has seen strong market gains.

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Paying Over 5% - And How to Boost Their Income

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Paying Over 5% - And How to Boost Their Income

Learn about dividend stocks and three top picks for 2026. Dividends provide income and stability in volatile markets and can boost overall returns.

The Top 3 Stocks to Trade This Earnings Season

The Top 3 Stocks to Trade This Earnings Season

The Fed isn't rushing to make any changes after the latest meeting. Powell is cautious about inflation and Middle East conflict's effect on supply chains. But even with uncertainty, the economy is stable. Volatility during earnings season can be used to make profitable trades. Three setups to watch: Annaly Capital, Celestica, and Netflix. Pattern stacking on top of seasonal strength makes Annaly Capital particularly attractive.

2 "Safety Plays" to Make Now

2 "Safety Plays" to Make Now

Investors are picking perfect stocks in chaotic environment, but that's wrong. ETFs provide exposure to whole industry, reducing risk and options liquidity.

This 5-Month Oil Trade Has Delivered for 20 Years

This 5-Month Oil Trade Has Delivered for 20 Years

Make money trading oil seasonally with USO, NEE, OKE. Long calls and bull call spreads are efficient ways to amplify profits from mid-Feb to mid-Jul.Trade USO, NEE, OKE for seasonal oil profits. Use long calls and bull call spreads from mid-Feb to mid-Jul for efficient gains.

Gold is Back - How to Profit by April 17

Gold is Back - How to Profit by April 17

As a trader, I'm focused on charts and data, not daily noise. Gold's new bullish pattern presents profit opportunities, especially with GDX ETF.

5 Earnings Trades for the Next 30 Days

5 Earnings Trades for the Next 30 Days