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Trader’s Digest: The 10 Stories We’re Reading Right Now
Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:Why Scott Redler Said the Energy Trade Has ChangedWhat Could Kill the Bitcoin BoomWhen to Short Sell Strong StocksAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed: 1) Scott Redler: The Energy Trade Has Changed (T3 Live)On his 2018 Market Outlook Report, Scott said oil could hit $62 to $65 this year, and named the Vaneck Vectors Oil Service ETF (OIH) as one of his top picks.With oil hitting Scott’s target range, the trade has changed. Here’s why. Watch the Video -> 2) What Could Kill the Bitcoin Boom (Bloomberg)If you bought a Bitcoin in early 2017, when one cost less than $900, you could have a profit of more than 1,200 percent now. But you almost certainly didn’t do that. Read the Article -> 3) Goldman shares fall after bank reports ‘shocking’ 50% drop in bond trading revenue (CNBC)Goldman Sachs on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $5.68 a share that topped Wall Street estimates, but shares edged lower in premarket trading. Read the Article -> 4) Follow the Money (Of Dollars and Data)The problem with being good at sports betting is that most bookmakers learn who you are and refuse to take your bets. Why? Good sports bettors will cut into a bookmaker’s profit, especially when placing larger bets. Read the Article -> 5) When to Short Sell Strong Stocks (T3 Live)In today’s video, Rob shows you which stocks to short sell in a bullish market and the exact price to place your trade. Read the Article -> 6) Hudson River Trading to buy rival HFT firm Sun Trading (Reuters)Hudson River Trading LLC has agreed to buy Sun Trading parent Sun Holdings LLC, it said on Tuesday, the latest takeover in a shrinking high frequency trading industry beset by low market volatility and rising costs. Read the Article -> 7) Is This the Market’s Final Fling? (T3 Live)You have to trap the majority in order to set up the slingshot to the upside or the waterfall to the downside — the bigger the misdirection move, the bigger the move in the opposite direction. Read the Article -> 8) Celgene Needs a Boost, But Juno Isn’t It (Bloomberg)Cell therapies are complicated and expensive, and rivals have a head start. Listen to the Podcast -> 9) Electricity from all forms of renewables will be consistently cheaper than fossil fuels by 2020 (Quartz)“Turning to renewables for new power generation is not simply an environmentally conscious decision, it is now overwhelmingly a smart economic one,” said Adnan Amin, who has the numbers to back it up. Read the Article -> 10) How to Move Forward Instead of Staying Stuck (Tedx Talks)Don’t get stock in the past. Start moving forward today.
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Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:How Mark Melnick Created a BitCoin-Powered Kodak MomentEthereum’s Megamove to Kick off 2018China’s Possible Exit of the US Treasury GameAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed: 1) Mark Melnick’s Bitcoin-Powered Kodak Moment (T3 Live)In this 9-minute video, Mark Melnick walks you through the SIX different stages of a massively profitable trade in Kodak (KODK). Watch the Video -> 2) Ethereum hits a fresh record high and is up over 13,000% in a year (CNBC)Ethereum hit another all-time high Wednesday with the cryptocurrency now up more than 60 percent in a week.The digital currency hit a record high of $1,417.38 before paring some of those gains, according to CoinDesk, a website that tracks the prices of the digital currency. Read the Article -> 3) China Weighs Slowing or Halting Purchases of U.S. Treasuries (Bloomberg)China added to bond investors’ jitters on Wednesday as traders braced for what they feared could be the end of a three-decade bull market. Read the Article -> 4) Oil prices hit fresh highs, but worries grow of overheated market (Reuters)Crude oil prices hit new multi-year highs on Wednesday as OPEC-led production cuts and healthy demand helped to balance the market, but analysts warned of possible overheating. Read the Article -> 5) All the Mania in the World (T3 Live)If we wish to avert failure in speculation we must deal with causes. Everything in existence is based on exact proportion and perfect relationship. Read the Article -> 6) Forget North Korea, this is the biggest political risk facing stocks in 2018 (MarketWatch)With the global economy enjoying steady growth, one of the biggest risks to Wall Street in 2018 is seen as coming from the political arena, although the primary catalyst for selling may not be the most visible threat. Read the Article -> 7) Scott Redler: 10 Trading Rules I’ll Teach My Son (T3 Live)If my son wanted to be a trader, I’d drag him into the garage, lock the door, and not let him out until he understands these 10 trading rules. Read the Article -> 8) Interview with Joseph Fahmy, Managing Director of Zor Capital (Technical Analysis Radio)In this podcast interview, JC Parets of All Star Charts sits down with Joseh Fahmy for an in-depth discussion of the US stock market. Listen to the Podcast -> 9) The secret lives of students who mine cryptocurrency in their dorm rooms (Quartz)Mark was a sophomore at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, when he began mining cryptocurrencies more or less by accident. Read the Article -> 10) One More Reason to Get a Good Night’s Sleep (Ted)Want to be better at everything you do? Get some sleep.
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Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:How to take control of your trading in 2018What Bitcoin needs to really grow in the futureA stock’s big gap up to all-time highs, and how to trade itAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed: 1) Scott Redler’s Reality Check: How to Take Control Of Your Trading in 2018Every day is a new day. And every year is a new year. You can always start over. That’s the beauty of trading. But if you want to make a fresh start, you need a reality check. Read the Article -> 2) Why Bitcoin Needs Fiat (Coindesk)Imagine a parallel universe in which the U.S. economy could only grow at $50 every 10 minutes generating a mere $2.6 million of output per annum. Read the Article -> 3) Manufacturing in the U.S. Just Accelerated to Its Best Year Since 2004 (Bloomberg)U.S. manufacturing expanded in December at the fastest pace in three months, as gains in orders and production capped the strongest year for factories since 2004, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday. Read the Article -> 4) Oil hits 2-1/2-highs on Iran tensions, upbeat economic data (Reuters)Oil prices rose nearly 2 percent on Wednesday to the highest in 2-1/2 years, with buying spurred on by a sixth day of unrest in OPEC member Iran and strong economic data from the United States and Germany. Read the Article -> 5) Ifan Wei’s BAX Trade Review (T3 Live)In the latest video from the Black Room team, Ifan revews BAX after its gap to new all-time highs. Watch the Video -> 6) A record amount was spent on S&P 500 dividends over 2017, and 2018 could break that record (MarketWatch)Dividend yields in the U.S. stock market may be slight compared with other major markets, but that’s not for a lack of trying on the part of major companies. Read the Article -> 7) Why 2018 Is a Transition Year for Gold (T3 Live)Gold saw one of the sharpest rallies of the year in December. And yet few are paying attention. Read the Article -> 8) AMD shares surge on report of an Intel chip security flaw (CNBC)The British tech website Register reported Tuesday that some Intel processors have a “fundamental design flaw” that will spur a significant security update of Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems to work around it. Read the Article -> 9) The 99 Best Things That Happened in 2017 (Quartz)If you’re feeling despair about the fate of humanity in the 21st century, you might want to reconsider. In 2017, it felt like the global media picked up all of the problems, and none of the solutions. To fix that, here are 99 of the best stories from this year that you probably missed. Read the Article -> 10) How to Apply Stoic Philosophy to Your Life (Tim Ferriss)Best-selling author explains the unique value of stoic philosophy, and how you can apply it to your life.
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Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:Scott Redler’s Take on 25+ Stocks, ETF’s, and IndicesWhy Bitcoin Could Trade Between $6,500 and $22,00010 Reasons to Get Our 2018 Market Outlook ReportAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed: 1) Bonus FREE Edition of Redler All Access (T3 Live)To celebrate another successful year for the Redler All-Access community, we’re posting today’s Morning Call Video and Morning Note. Read the Article -> 2) Bitcoin will trade between $6,500 and $22,000 in 2018, according to the first analyst to cover it (CNBC)Bitcoin is in for a potentially wild ride in 2018 that will end with a modest drop from the current price, the first Wall Street analyst to write about the crypotcurrency said Wednesday. Read the Article -> 3) The ‘Architect of Project Fear’ thinks Brexit will have a ‘limited’ impact on the economy (Business Insider)Lord Macpherson, the civil servant dubbed “The Architect of Project Fear,” believes Brexit’s negative impact on the British economy will be limited if it is handled correctly. Read the Article -> 4) 7 Things to Know Before Your First Options Trade (T3 Live)These simple tips will help avoid common pitfalls that can destroy your profitability, so we hope you enjoy it! Read the Article -> 5) Betting Against Boredom: A Field Guide to 2018 Volatility Trades (Bloomberg)It’s pretty simple: in three decades since the Cboe Volatility Index was invented, 2017 will go down as the least exciting year for stocks on record. Read the Article -> 6) 10 Reasons to Read Scott Redler’s 2018 Market Outlook Report (T3 Live)You may owe it to yourself to get Scott Redler’s 2018 Market Outlook Report Read the Article -> 7) Factbox – Wall Street in 2018: the biggest risks for stocks (Reuters)Wall Street’s rally could have another leg up next year thanks to a sweeping tax cut and economic momentum, but investors are counting the risks that could abruptly end the party. Read the Article -> 8) Kanye West bought Kim Netflix and Apple stock for Christmas (Engadget)It’s Christmas morning in the Kardashian-West household. Kim chooses a gift from the mountains of presents piled up in their living room, and unwraps it to find a Disney toy, Apple headphones, Adidas socks and gift cards for Netflix and Amazon. Read the Article -> 9) Elon Musk promises rain-sensing wipers, Tesla pickup truck (Ars Technica)On Tuesday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to respond to queries from the company’s fans and followers. In his series of replies, Musk promised new software-based functionality and repeated a vague promise that he made back in April: that after a Model Y SUV, Tesla would introduce a pickup truck to compete with Ford’s F series. Read the Article -> 10) Is It Time for a New Year’s Resolution? Watch this video for a motivational shot in the arm before the calendar flips to 2018:
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Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:Bitcoin’s post-futures collapse, and what it meansWhy you should read Scott Redler’s 2018 Market Outlook ReportThe long-awaited passage of the GOP tax billAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed: 1) Bitcoin Tumbles From Record in Biggest Slump Since Futures (Bloomberg)Lost in the hubbub over the feeding frenzy in cryptocurrencies and related stocks is the original digital coin itself. Read the Article -> 2) 10 Reasons to Read Scott Redler’s 2018 Market Outlook Report (T3 Live)You may owe it to yourself to get Scott Redler’s 2018 Market Outlook Report Read the Article -> 3) House approves sweeping tax bill in a win for Trump (Reuters)The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to the biggest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in 30 years, sending a sweeping $1.5 trillion bill to President Donald Trump for his signature. Read the Article -> 4) US existing home sales jump to 11-year high (CNBC)Republican leaders on Wednesday reached an agreement on their final tax bill, paving the way for an overhaul of the federal tax code by Christmas.Republicans are moving with full speed to pass the tax bill, a process that gained urgency after the Democrat Doug Jones’ unexpected victory Tuesday in Alabama’s special election for a US Senate seat. Read the Article -> 5) Options Case Study: Hitting It Big On Akamai (AKAM) (T3 Live)On November 21, 2017, Akamai Technologies (AKAM) caught our attention and Options In Play subscribers were alerted to buy the January $57.50 calls.Here’s how we spotted the opportunity: Read the Article -> 6) 5 Tips for Short-Term Options Trading (Schaeffer’s Investment Research)From implied volatility to technical analysis, here’s everything you need to know for quick options profits. Read the Article -> 7) Easy Trading Patterns You Can Use Today (T3 Live)Check out these two training videos from Black Room Moderators Sami Abusaad and Ifan Wei. Read the Article -> 8) How to Make a Mint: The Crytography of Anonymous Electronic Cash (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)M.I.T. broke down the basics of electronic cash… back in 199^ Read the Article -> 9) Tesla Model X is put to the test off-road and in tug of war with Hummer and Land Cruiser (Electrek)How powerful is the Tesla Model X? See how it performs in a tug of war against a Toyota Land Cruiser and a Hummer. Read the Article -> 10) Bitcoin (Ultra Spiritual Life)’Emotional Healing Coach’ J.P. tells you why Bitcoin is the veganism of the financial world.* *Just in case it’s not 100% clear, this video is a parody
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Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:What exactly changed with the Fed todayHow to avoid giving back large trading gainsHow you can use the 8 & 21 day moving averages to judge the market trendAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed: 1) Fed Raises Rates While Keeping Three-Hike Outlook for 2018 (Bloomberg)Federal Reserve officials followed through on an expected interest-rate increase and raised their forecast for economic growth in 2018, even as they stuck with a projection for three hikes in the coming year. Read the Article -> 2) How to NEVER Give Back Large Gains (T3 Live)In this video, you’ll learn how to avoid a tragic mistake — giving back big gains. Sami Abusaad will give you all the details: Read the Article -> 3) Uncle Sam’s Surprise: Tax Reform to Impact Crypto Investors (CoinDesk)The U.S. tax code is on the brink of its largest overhaul in three decades.Several rule changes could potentially catch bitcoin holders who realized eye-popping gains in 2017 by surprise. Read the Article -> 4) Republicans have a final deal on their tax bill — here’s what’s in it (Business Insider)Republican leaders on Wednesday reached an agreement on their final tax bill, paving the way for an overhaul of the federal tax code by Christmas.Republicans are moving with full speed to pass the tax bill, a process that gained urgency after the Democrat Doug Jones’ unexpected victory Tuesday in Alabama’s special election for a US Senate seat. Read the Article -> 5) Finding Fast Movers with the Quant Edge Strategy (T3 Live)Learn how Rob Smith’s unique Quant Edge Trading Strategy can help you find fast-moving stocks that can deliver fast profits. Read the Article -> 6) What analysts are looking for in Thursday’s Bank of England meeting (MarketWatch)There is a reason why those calling for a crash, or even a market correction in the past decade, have been carted out feet first: central banks, and noweher was this more obvious than the shocking aftermath of Brexit. The UK’s Brexit vote (Jun-16) marked the point when the buy-the-dip trade became a self-fulfilling put, according to a new analysis by Bank of America. Read the Article -> 7) Secrets of Trend Analysis: The Power of the 8 & 21 Day Moving Averages (T3 Live)In this lesson, you’re going to see the power of judging stocks and the market using the 8 & 21 day moving averages. Read the Article -> 8) Pepsi one-ups Budweiser brewer by ordering 100 Tesla electric semi trucks (TechCrunch)PepsiCo is the latest company to reveal that it’s placed orders for Tesla’s forthcoming electric semi-truck – and also the company with the largest order so far. The beverage company has ordered 100 of the trucks per Reuters, meaning it’s placed at least a $20,000 deposit for each of those since Tesla rose the down payment amount for its original $5,000 starting point. Read the Article -> 9) ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ will be a force but likely not enough to lift box office sales over last year (L.A. Times)The North American box office is projected to be down at least 2% from the record set in 2016, despite the surely astronomical performance of the Walt Disney Co.’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Read the Article -> 10) Interview with Jack Schwager, Author of Market Wizards (Chat With Traders)Get to know Jack Schwager, author of the incredible popular Market Wizards series of trading books.
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Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:How you can use the 8 & 21 day moving averages to judge the market trendBitcoin’s latest adventure above $12,000+What the suddenly-shaky Nasdaq is signaling to youAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed: 1) Scott Redler’s Moving Average Breakdown (T3 Live)Learn how Scott Redler uses the 8 & 21 day moving averages to understand the market trend, and guide his trading approach. Read the Article -> 2) Bitcoin breaks above $12,000 for the first time (CNBC)Bitcoin broke above the $12,000 mark Wednesday morning Asia-time, as the cryptocurrency continued its march higher.The digital currency quickly leaped further. Read the Article -> 3) A $60 Billion Scramble Awaits ETFs in Google, Facebook Reshuffle (Bloomberg)A planned overhaul of how industries are defined by two of the world’s biggest index providers may prompt money flows in and out of 26 exchange-traded funds with assets exceeding $60 billion. Read the Article -> 4) This VIX Signal Has Happened Just One Other Time (Schaeffer’s Research)Something strange happened last week as the S&P 500 Index (SPX) gained over 1.5%. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spiked 18%. It’s strange because those two indexes typically move in opposite directions. Read the Article -> 5) Jeff Cooper: The Nasdaq Got Punched in the Face. So What’s the Plan Now? (T3 Live)Stocks gapped higher on Monday’s open on what felt like the 40th rally on the tax deal.The gap was accompanied by strong breadth which waned quickly. Read the Article -> 6) BofA: “In Every Market Shock Since 2013 Central Banks Have Stepped In To Protect Markets” (Zero Hedge)There is a reason why those calling for a crash, or even a market correction in the past decade, have been carted out feet first: central banks, and noweher was this more obvious than the shocking aftermath of Brexit. The UK’s Brexit vote (Jun-16) marked the point when the buy-the-dip trade became a self-fulfilling put, according to a new analysis by Bank of America. Read the Article -> 7) Here’s how Uncle Sam could snuff out a Santa rally in stocks (MarketWatch)From the Captain Obvious camp comes this observation: There are two things likely to happen by year’s end — the market heads for a big shakeout, or the traditional final flurry of buying pushes stocks to new highs. Read the Article -> 8) China’s phone market is now dominated by five companies, none of which is SamsungChina is the most unique smartphone market in the world: a phone maker can be a global sales leader without ever treading beyond Chinese borders, and small upstart challengers can suddenly explode in popularity from out of nowhere. Read the Article -> 9) ‘Swiss-made’ label lacks precision for watch industry (Reuters)If you buy a “Swiss-made” watch thinking it’s almost entirely produced in Switzerland, you might be mistaken. Read the Article -> 10) Interview with James Bianco, President of Bianco Research (Technical Analysis Radio)In this interview, you’ll learn about James’ approach to interest rate and intermarket analysis, as well as Bitcoin, sentiment, and market indicators. Read the Article ->
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Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:Why a top strategist thinks Bitcoin can hit $100K+How a expert trader builds his afternoon watch listFinding high-probability trades midday when the market is selling offAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed:1) Bitcoin is ‘digital gold’ for millennials and could reach the ‘$100,000 range,’ says strategist Tom Lee (CNBC) Bitcoin is essentially “digital gold” for millennials, and the cryptocurrency could easily achieve the $100,000 range, Wall Street strategist Tom Lee told CNBC on Wednesday. The digital currency surpassed $10,000 on Tuesday and was approaching $11,000 Wednesday morning.Continue Reading ==>2) Goldman Warns Highest Valuations Since 1900 Mean Pain Is Coming (Bloomberg) A prolonged bull market across stocks, bonds and credit has left a measure of average valuation at the highest since 1900, a condition that at some point is going to translate into pain for investors, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Continue Reading ==>3) How to Build an Afternoon Trading List (T3 Live) In this exclusive video, you can see how legendary trader Sami Abusaad builds his personal afternoon watch list.Watch the Video ==>4) Interview with Charlie Bilello of Pension Partners (All Star Charts) This week on the podcast we have Charlie Bilello, Chartered Market Technician and Director of Research at Pension Partners, LLC.Continued Reading ==>5) Finding Trade Setups with the Quant Edge Strategy (T3 Live) In this special video, Rob Smith, creator of the Quant Edge trading strategy, breaks down some relative strength plays amid a mid-day selloff. Watch the Video ==>6) If you love Amazon, then this high-flying stock could be a sure bet for 2018 (MarketWatch)Laying down his top predictions for 2018, this strategist says Tesla shares could nearly double to $600 next year and reach a market cap of $100 billion.Continue Reading ==>7) Why Bitcoin futures and a shoddy market structure pose problems (Financial Times) There’s a popular opinion in cryptoland that the launch of bitcoin futures by the CME in December will trigger an investing rush as institutional investors and hedge funds wade into the market in size. This in turn, the theory goes, will see the price zoom even higher.Continue Reading ==>8) 9 Ways to Destroy Your Account with Options (T3 Live) Options trading is fun. Options trading is sexy. And options trading can destroy your account if you don’t know what you’re doing.Continue Reading ==>9) Uber’s third-quarter net loss widens to $1.46 billion: source (Reuters) Uber Technologies Inc’s [UBER.UL] quarterly losses widened, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, as the ride-hailing company wades through legal troubles and faces regulatory scrutiny across the globe.Continue Reading ==> 10) How to Launch a New Business in One Week (The Tim Ferriss Experiment/YouTube)
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Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:Where the GOP Tax Plan standsWhy Target is collapsing aheadHow Sami Abusaad Made $72,867.08 During Earnings SeasonAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed:1) Here’s Where the GOP Tax Plan Stands Right Now (Bloomberg) House leaders cleared the way for a Thursday vote on their tax-overhaul bill as Senate tax writers released a late-night draft that would make many individual breaks temporary and repeal a key part of the Obamacare law.Read the Story ==>2) Target shares sink as promotions darken holiday outlook (Reuters) Target Corp’s profit forecast for the key holiday quarter fell short of analyst expectations, sending its shares down nearly 10 percent, as the retailer continues to cut prices and invest in its delivery options to attract more customers.Read the Story ==>3) Sami Abusaad: How I Made $72,867.08 During Earnings Season (T3 Live) Sami made a profit of $5,449.09 in MHLD last week — a nice paycheck for 30 minutes of work. But this was just one of Sami’s great trades this earnings season. Watch the video and get a look at Sami’s actual account statements so you can see his $72,867.08 in total gains from this earnings season.Continued Reading ==>4) China is about to take the entire global economy for a wild ride (Business Insider) For now, Wall Street is wailing about a lack of volatility in global markets. Give it a few weeks, and that will all change. China is about to take us all for a wild ride. We’ve taken this ride at the end of every year since 2014, and all of the elements for a repeat are coming together.Continued Reading ==>5) Forex Outlook | EURUSD Breaks Resistance (T3 Live) In this special video, T3 Forex Strategist Kurt Capra take a live look at the EURUSD after it broke through resistance and triggered a pattern that could last into the end of the year.Continued Reading ==>6) A Record Number Of Investors Are Exposed To “Higher Than Normal Risk” (ValueWalk)With the stock market coming into November with another strong gain for the S&P 500 – the market was up for the statistically improbable 12th month in a row in October – investors are becoming aware of the increased risk exposure.Continue Reading ==>7) Snapchat’s New Test: Grow Like Facebook, Without the Baggage (T3 Live) In today’s social media industry, you essentially have two options: Die young, or live long enough to turn into Facebook. Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, appears to be headed down the latter path.Continue Reading ==>8) 7 Things to Know Before You Place Your First Options Trade (T3 Live) Today, we’re going to close out our Introduction to Options series with 7 key things you need to know before you place your first options trade.Continue Reading ==>9) Wall Street’s new bitcoin play: Square rises after saying it’s testing support of the cryptocurrency (CNBC) Traders have another potential stock play on bitcoin: Square. Jack Dorsey’s company is testing support for bitcoin through its Cash payments app.Continue Reading ==> 10) How to Become a Millionaire in 3 Years (Daniel Ally/YouTube) Learn how entrepreneur Daniel Ally became a millionaire at the age of 24. Watch this video and get Daniel’s 3 key principles for success:
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Wonder what traders are talking about today?We’re here with the top 10 stories we’re sharing with colleagues today, covering topics like:The stock market in the first year since President Trump’s 2016 election victoryThe post-earnings collapse in fallen tech star Snap (SNAP)Whether the lucrative, exciting world of prop trading is right for youAnd more!So check out these links right now and get up to speed:1) A year in: U.S. stock market under Trump’s shadow (Reuters) One year ago, when it became clear that Republican Donald Trump had pulled a historic upset to defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton to the U.S. presidency, futures in the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled nearly 900 points.Read the Story ==>2) Snap plunges after huge revenue miss (CNBC) Snap dropped 16 percent after it missed on revenue during its third quarter earnings Tuesday. Snap also wrote down $39.9 million as a result of losses from unsold SpectaclesRead the Story ==>3) The Ultimate Guide to Prop vs. Retail Trading (T3 Live) If you want to be an active trader in individual stocks, you really only have two general paths: Become a professional trader (prop trader) or trade in a retail account. Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of both so you can figure out the right path for you.Continued Reading ==>4) America’s ‘Retail Apocalypse’ Is Really Just Beginning (Bloomberg) The so-called retail apocalypse has become so ingrained in the U.S. that it now has the distinction of its own Wikipedia entry. The industry’s response to that kind of doomsday description has included blaming the media for hyping the troubles of a few well-known chains as proof of a systemic meltdown.Continued Reading ==>5) How Implied Volatility Works (T3 Live) We’re going to dig into the single most important options pricing concept: implied volatility. If you don’t understand implied volatility, you don’t understand options. Period!Continued Reading ==>6) Ralph Northam wins Virginia’s governor race (The Economist)Observers braced for a late night. Virginia’s polls close at 7pm, and precincts in the diverse, densely populated suburbs of Washington, DC usually take a long time to come in.Continue Reading ==>7) Trading Scans: The Foundation for Winning Trades (T3 Live) Take a look at our latest trading scans, which can help you find potential capitulations and explosions out of consolidations. Get our exact metrics and replicate them yourself.Continue Reading ==>8) Broadcom takes page from Drexel playbook with Qualcomm offer (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Broadcom is using a tactic popularized by corporate raiders in the 1980s to convince Qualcomm and its shareholders that it has the means to complete the biggest tech deal ever.Continue Reading ==>9) Deloitte Report: Over 26,000 Blockchain Projects Began in 2016 (CoinDesk) More than 26,000 new projects related to blockchain were created on code repository GitHub last year, according to data collected by Deloitte. For its new report – titled “Evolution of Blockchain Technology: Insights from the GitHub Platform” and published today – the professional services firm drew information from the development platform, which plays home to the code for over 86,000 blockchain initiatives, including major projects like bitcoin.Continue Reading ==> 10) Denzel Washington on the Power of Falling Forward (NY Times) In 2011, Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington explained why you need to embrace failure to be ready for success.
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