Trading Places with Tom Bowley January 30, 2021 at 08:23 AM
There are a number of sentiment indicators in the stock market, but I prefer those that indicate the panic taking place "at the moment", rather than those depicting "feelings"... Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley January 29, 2021 at 09:12 AM
You can usually tell whether a strong earnings report is upcoming simply by the way a stock is trading prior to earnings. Wall Street has one major advantage over the rest of us... Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley January 23, 2021 at 10:24 AM
I have written countless articles on the art of buying stocks in a short squeeze or on the verge of being in a short squeeze. The results can be truly astounding. I'm going to walk you through three recent short squeezes... Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley January 18, 2021 at 09:38 AM
We all knew it was coming - or at least we should have. Industries that struggled throughout the pandemic and restrictions would come back to life once positive vaccine news hit and we could see the light at the end of the tunnel. But let me caution you first... Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley January 16, 2021 at 09:00 AM
You might think the stock market is really unpredictable and, for the most part, I'd agree with you. But when we get to options expiration week, there is a consistent theme that emerges nearly every month. The market makers are looking to steal you blind... Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley January 12, 2021 at 08:30 AM
Any time that it behooves market makers to direct prices lower, I get nervous. So that means I get nervous as we approach the 3rd Friday of every calendar month (monthly options expiration day), especially if we've seen a nice advance leading up to it... Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley January 09, 2021 at 08:50 AM
Whether you're investing in individual stocks or ETFs, finding that next BIG winner makes a huge difference in your absolute results and your relative results vs. a benchmark like the S&P 500. At EarningsBeats... Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley January 08, 2021 at 10:52 AM
The demon lies within. Listen, I know because I've had to overcome this demon. Stock market success - true, sound, market-beating success - didn't occur until I realized one thing. The stock market, collectively, is smarter than me... Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley January 07, 2021 at 11:24 AM
Imagine you're in a crowded theater, there's one small exit in the lower corner and someone yells, "FIRE!" Or perhaps you're the bottom grain of sand in an hourglass. That's what many of the short sellers likely feel like today in 3D Systems Corp (DDD)... Read More