Can Semiconductor Stocks Withstand an Oil Shock?
Semiconductors have led stocks higher since the AI rally began, but they may face new risks as oil prices jump.
by David Russell | March 9, 2026
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David Russell
David Russell is Global Head of Market Strategy at TradeStation. Drawing on more than two decades of experience as a financial journalist and analyst, his background includes equities, emerging markets, fixed-income and derivatives. He previously worked at Bloomberg News, CNBC and E*TRADE Financial.
Russell systematically reviews countless global financial headlines and indicators in search of broad tradable trends that present opportunities repeatedly over time. Customers can expect him to keep them apprised of sector leadership, relative strength and the big stories – especially those overlooked by other commentators. He’s also a big fan of generating leverage with options to limit capital at risk.
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Options Alert: Why Puts Surged in Warner Bros.
After a long bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, one big options trader is looking for the current deal to go through.
by David Russell | March 5, 2026
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Chart of the Day: Is Apple Rolling Over?
Apple has done little for a long time, and some traders may think the tech giant is rolling over.
by David Russell | March 4, 2026
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Stocks Face Key Test as Oil Prices Surge
Stocks could face a huge test as energy prices surge and violence sweeps the Middle East.
by David Russell | March 3, 2026
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Nvidia Stands Its Ground. Is the AI Trade Back?
Stocks fell early Monday on worries about the Middle East, but the real action might have been in Nvidia. The AI chip giant opened lower along with the broader market, doing two key things. First, it touched its lower Keltner Channel. (That’s a technical indicator that plots statistically typical moves for a stock.) As the […]
by David Russell | March 3, 2026
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Stocks Face Major Uncertainty as War Erupts
Stocks face massive uncertainty as war erupts in the Middle East, threatening global oil supplies.
by David Russell | March 2, 2026
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