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Every now and then, short selling is top of mind in the financial media, whether from the optics of some people making money during a bad market downturn, management teams complaining about short sellers (e.g., Tesla/Elon Musk), or speculative manias in meme stocks like Gamestop and AMC.  There are many widespread misconceptions of short selling […]

The rise of meme stocks such as Gamestop (GME) and AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) created not just a frenzy of activity in the shares themselves but also their options markets. The boom in meme stocks options trading has resulted in a burst in activity across the entire options landscape, particularly among retail traders.   Options […]

The Johnson & Johnson stock (NYSE: JNJ) on the Daily Chart has been following an upward path since 4 March 2021, having found support at the $151.44 level. The attractive price enticed bulls who entered the market with long positions and as a result they have pushed JNJ to higher levels, following a pattern of […]

Cryptocurrency vs. stocks really has its root in where we are in the global debt cycle, fiscal and monetary policy, money, credit, and the role of the dollar and other reserve currencies going forward.  The short answer in the cryptocurrency vs. stocks debate is that they’re both viable as stores of value to grow and […]

ETX Capital is the latest broker to offer commission-free trading on share CFDs. But whilst the platform offers thousands of equities, only the most popular stocks will be available at no charge. Read on for the details. Top-Rated Shares With Zero Fees Barclays, Amazon, Apple and Tesla are among the stocks available with no commission. […]

CySEC-regulated easyMarkets has introduced new shares to help traders balance portfolios. Investors will now be able to take positions on some of the largest publicly-traded companies in the United States and Europe. This comes after the broker recently launched its Bitcoin base currency account. New Products The latest stocks will be welcomed by traders from […]

Multi-regulated IC Markets has upgraded its suite of trading products with exposure to a long list of global companies along with popular digital currencies Chainlink, Stellar and Polkadot. Clients can now speculate on huge brands from Ralph Lauren and Coca-Cola to Covid manufacturer BioNTech and eCommerce platform Shopify. US-based shares are available alongside European, UK […]

It’s recently been reported that Amazon is looking into purchasing yet another media giant in its steps towards a war with Netflix and Disney over which streaming service reigns supreme internationally. With reports coming out surrounding a $9bn bid for MGM Studios, the company is looking to take advantage of the significant back catalogue of […]

McDonald (NYSE: MCD) on the 4-Hour Chart has been following an upward path since 4 March 2021, having found support at the $202.70. Price Action Analysis The formation of the Japanese candlestick reversal pattern known as Bullish Hammer signalled the very beginning of the upward bias. The attractive price enticed investors who entered the market […]

CMC Markets has released an innovative new product that picks stocks using the Relative Rotation Graphs algorithm. The signature share baskets allow traders to follow a particular trading strategy while diversifying their existing portfolio. How It Works CMC Markets announced the initial selection of share baskets will use Relative Rotation Graphs. The algorithm homes in […]