December 18, 2018

Texas Ruling Having Ripple Effect Across Biotech

The US equities markets were mostly neutral today, with the major indexes and sectors generally trading slightly higher. However, both healthcare and its biotech subsector were down at least 1% today, partly as a result of expectations of significantly more legislative pushes against the Affordable Care Act in the wake of a Texas judge ruling the ACA to be unconstitutional. However, it seems unlikely that any changes can be made quickly since the given the strong lobbying and political interests in the legislation. Meanwhile, strong price moves were observed today in NKTR and DOVA. Here’s a recap.

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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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June 5, 2026

Bitcoin Dethroned: Is a Replacement on the Horizon?

Bitcoin has been under serious pressure in 2026. Year-to-date, it’s down over 31%. When a prominent asset like Bitcoin falls this hard, one question always comes to mind: Is something else about to take its place? It’s a debate that resurfaces every time Bitcoin stumbles…and so far, its resilience has proven doubters wrong… But could […]

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June 5, 2026

The Market Is Sending a Signal Many Traders Are Missing

There are moments in the market that demand attention; not because of what’s happening on the surface, but because of what’s brewing underneath. Right now, one of those moments could be unfolding. It’s a disconnect that Scott Bauer says is unlike anything he’s seen in his 30+ years of trading. Scott explained what he’s seeing […]

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June 3, 2026

Charlie Moon Sees a Quiet Rotation Building in These Stocks

Semiconductors have dominated the conversation for months. However, Charlie Moon believes the next big opportunity is forming in a part of the market where most traders aren’t really looking. On the Schwab Network this week, he laid out a case for a group of stocks that were quietly left behind during the semiconductor rally, and […]

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