September 14, 2018

Class Action Lawsuit Hamstrings Opko Health Inc.

Opko Health Inc. was hammered when trading resumed today. The stock was down over 10% when trading resumed today after being halted on September 7th. The reason for the drop is a class action lawsuit against the company on the heels of an SEC complaint of stock price manipulation in the stock. Here’s a recap of today’s action.

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Mike Patton

Mike Patton took the leap into the markets beginning as a commodities broker in 2005, where he was responsible for identifying trading opportunities and executing trades on behalf of clients. After years as a broker he made the jump to education by joining the team at Trading Advantage, now Prosper Trading Academy.

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April 6, 2026

Q1 Earnings Season Preview: What To Expect

As we start a brand new quarter in 2026, it also resets the earnings cycle for companies to report their quarterly results — and I believe that Q1 Earnings Season could have a lot in store. Q4 earnings season at the start of the year gave traders a lot to process. It also set the […]

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April 3, 2026

March 2026 Jobs Report: The Good, Bad, & Unexpected

The March 2026 Jobs Report was among the most anticipated ones in recent memory. Right now, the economy is being shaped by a number of factors: These current circumstances — combined with February’s bad jobs report — had traders preparing for the worst. Fortunately, the March 2026 Jobs Report looked much better than expected…at least […]

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January 21, 2026

Could Penny Stocks Be The Big Play In 2026?

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 […]

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April 24, 2026

Scott Wouldn’t Mind A Market Pullback: Here’s Why

After seeing how hard — and fast — the market has rallied, could a market pullback be on the horizon? Scott Bauer believes there’s a likely chance it could happen…and he would actually welcome a potential selloff. He went on the Cow Guy Close show this week to discuss why a market pullback might not […]

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April 22, 2026

Market Rally Or Market Warning? What The VIX Is Telling Us

Recent readings from the CBOE’s Volatility Index — commonly known as the VIX — have some traders on edge. While the market has been rallying this month, many traders are treading very carefully. Some believe the VIX is too high for comfort and are concerned its current levels could be a sign this rally is […]

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April 20, 2026

Pattern Day Trader Rule Eliminated: What It Means for Retail Traders

For more than two decades, a single regulation kept millions of everyday investors on the sidelines of day trading.  On April 14, 2026, that changed.  The SEC approved FINRA’s proposal to eliminate the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule, scrapping the $25,000 minimum account balance requirement that had defined the boundaries of retail day trading since […]

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