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Huawei Soldiers Through Ban and Trade Pressures

By AnswerStock•

The release of revenue numbers today reveals the proposed American ban hasn’t crushed Huawei’s outlook.

Despite weeks of talk about the U.S.-China trade conflict and the American blacklisting of telecom firm Huawei, the company’s revenue increased 23% over the last quarter.

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What Is a Dead Cat Bounce?

By Tim Sykes•

What the heck is a dead cat bounce … other than a morbid band name? (Sorry, music fans, that’s just not my beat.)

I’m talking, of course, about the dead cat bounce in relation to the stock market. It’s a stock chart pattern that can occur with some downward trending stocks.

Market downtrends aren’t great. But here’s the thing … The dead cat bounce isn’t all bad, even if the name’s a bit grim.

Today, I’ll give you the lowdown on the dead cat bounce pattern — what it is, how to spot it, and how you can use it.

Thinking about joining my Trading Challenge? Consider this a free lesson. And the more you know about chart patterns, the better you can use them in your trades. Let’s do this!

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Size Matters: All About Market Cap

By Paul Scolardi•

Size doesn’t always matter, but when it comes to market cap, it can make a world of difference.

Market capitalization — or market cap, for short — is a simple metric that can tell you about a company’s size. There are several market cap categories, but the actual number varies from one business to the next.

Each market cap category comes with potential benefits … but that also mean possible downsides. Savvy traders know to consider these points before investing money in a particular company.

To make smarter trading decisions, you need to understand how market cap is calculated and why this metric matters. Read on to learn the differences between the market cap categories and how you can leverage that information.

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5 Smart Times to Trade Stocks

By Tim Bohen•

Finding the times to trade stocks can be tough… 

That perfect moment when all your hard work comes together — your entry is on point and you ride the momentum.

Those opportunities don’t often come easily in the brutal markets … So how do you time your trades better? Is there a certain time of the day that’s more worthy of your focus?

Today’s post is all about timing, with smart tips, tricks, and insights to help you on your journey.

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My Favorite Brokers for New Stock Traders

By Tim Sykes•

When you’re ready to start trading, you can get overwhelmed fast. So I decided to share some of my favorite brokers . 

The thought of landing a hot stock can get your blood pumping. You’re ready to pounce … But you can’t quite follow through.

What’s the problem? Enthusiasm alone isn’t enough. You need to be prepared. You need to master your mindset, develop a solid trading plan, and use the right tools.

Even if you decide to join my Trading Challenge, you’ll need more knowledge. What you know is only as powerful as you can put it to use. And you need tools that can help you thrive.

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Creating a Trading Plan: Your 8-Step Guide

By Tim Bohen•

Are you trading based on thorough research and planning … or not so much?

Sometimes, trading can feel like you’re trying to get around without a map in uncharted wilderness.

As a trader, you might not feel like you have a sense of direction, and there are all sorts of potential pitfalls and dangers that you could encounter.

How can you shake those feelings and find your way? Simple: make a trading plan, and stick to it. It’s easier than you probably think.

A trading plan is a self-made map that you make to plan out a trade before you execute.

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Trade Smarter: 7 Habits to Adopt NOW

By Tim Bohen•

We all have habits. Some hurt our trading progress, and some help. Where do your habits stand?

Right now, let’s focus on those that help. You already know the bad ones you need to kick, so get going on that and work on ramping up the good stuff. It’s time. Enough said. Let’s roll …

While great traders come in all styles and from all sorts of backgrounds, many often have certain good habits in common.

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My Secret Formula For Finding Penny Stocks Pre-Spike

By Tim Sykes•

Penny Stocks Pre-Spike

Traditional stock traders buy low and sell high …

My students take things one step further, both buying low and selling high, and then selling short when prices begin falling and buying to cover. This helps us make profits both on the way up and the way down.

But there’s one question you have to be able to answer to do this: How do I find penny stocks before they spike?

If you want to be able to go long and sell short, you have be able to identify when a stock is spiking.

If you don’t know that it’s going up, you’re still able to sell short at its peak — but then you’re only getting half of the profits. And if you can’t tell when the peak is happening, you risk getting squeezed on the position you’re holding long.

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