“Right now, fundamentally the demand constraints that’s going on…that is really overtaking all of the other risk headlines…unless something catastrophic happens..to me, the pressure is really, really on the downside.”
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“Right now, fundamentally the demand constraints that’s going on…that is really overtaking all of the other risk headlines…unless something catastrophic happens..to me, the pressure is really, really on the downside.”
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Written By: Howard Greenberg As everyday traders put their trading plans into action for 2026, penny stocks might not be on many of their radars. It’s totally understandable why penny stocks may not appeal to the more calculated seasoned traders. Their reputations for susceptibility to manipulation, extreme volatility, and low liquidity make them way too […]
Read ArticleA high-profile policy debate has re-entered the financial spotlight surrounding credit card interest rate caps. Last week, President Donald Trump called for a temporary national cap on credit card interest rates. He proposed a maximum annual rate of 10% over a one-year period, starting January 20, 2026. President Trump’s proposal would aim to combat the […]
Read ArticleThe landscape of global energy markets shifted dramatically earlier this month when U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a special military operation. For traders watching the oil sector, this development has created both immediate opportunities and longer-term questions about which US oil stocks stand to benefit most from potential changes in Venezuela’s energy […]
Read ArticleIn 2025, over $3.4 billion was reportedly stolen from crypto wallets—a record high. Storage security for cryptocurrency is a growing concern among traders of digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins. While many developers of crypto wallets are constantly working to stay ahead of the sophisticated capabilities hackers possess, many industry experts fear the […]
Read ArticleThe Iron Condor is a neutral options trading strategy that can have bullish or bearish leanings (depending on how it’s structured). It’s designed to profit when the price of an underlying asset moves within a specific tight range (ie, sideways) and volatility decreases. For Scott Bauer, the Iron Condor is one of his go-to options […]
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Volatility skew is the difference in Implied Volatility (IV) between out-of-the-money (OTM) calls and puts with the same expiration date. It signals market sentiment by showing whether traders are paying more for downside protection (puts), or upside potential (calls). As a result, this type of trading action creates a “skewed” shape in the volatility surface […]
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