Short covering appears to be doing the heavy lifting in today's market rally
Today's biggest gainers are mostly this year's laggards, suggesting short covering is behind the rally, with VARA AI fund worries also in focus.
15/10/2026 19:117 min read
Markets
September US Existing Home Sales at 3.99 Million, Topping Estimate
US existing home sales rose 1.5% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.99 million, exceeding the 3.95 million estimate.
13/10/2026 14:117 min read
Starknet's STRK Slips 27.9% as 127M Token Unlock Looms After Wild Rally
Starknet's STRK fell 27.9% in a day, trimming a 213.82% monthly gain, with 127 million tokens set to unlock on Oct. 15.
13/10/2026 07:4512 min read
Why Losses Matter More Than Wins in Trading
Even a 60% win rate can lead to a net loss if losses exceed wins, highlighting the importance of risk management.
13/10/2026 05:3210 min read
Winning more trades isn't the real key to trading profits
A trader can win 60% of the time and still lose money if losses outweigh gains. Risk/reward, not just win rate, decides profitability.
12/10/2026 11:3110 min read
Pokémon Card Index Returns 150% Since 2021, Outshines Bitcoin and Gold
The CardTrack 100 index of rare Pokémon cards returned 150.7% since September 2021, outperforming Bitcoin, gold, and the S&P 500.
11/10/2026 14:118 min read
Magnificent 7 Technicals: More Bullish or Bearish?
An analysis of Magnificent 7 stocks using hourly charts to determine if technicals are more bullish or bearish.
09/10/2026 19:383 min read
Monday trading: US equities open, bonds closed; Canada shut for Thanksgiving
US stock markets are open Monday, but bonds closed for Columbus Day. Canadian markets closed for Thanksgiving.
09/10/2026 17:417 min read
MEXC and Payward Talk Crypto-TradFi Integration at TOKEN2049
MEXC and Payward execs at TOKEN2049 discussed crypto and TradFi merging, emphasizing collaboration and 24/7 trading.
09/10/2026 12:4211 min read
When markets fail to react, that itself may be a signal
Markets sometimes do not react as expected to news; that lack of movement can offer important trading insight.
09/10/2026 10:116 min read
European stocks bounce at the open as yields retreat and Wall Street's late rally sets the tone
European shares opened higher as bond yields pulled back and investors drew confidence from Wall Street's late recovery.
09/10/2026 07:417 min read
S&P 500 Bull Market Reaches Fourth Anniversary With Historical Upside
S&P 500 bull market enters fourth year with 119% gain, historical data suggests further upside despite eventual bear risks.
09/10/2026 05:568 min read
Lagarde's 'unwarranted' warning raises a bigger question: who decides?
Lagarde says the ECB can counter 'unwarranted' market moves. A commentator questions who decides and warns of a backdoor bailout.
09/10/2026 05:188 min read
Global capitalist conditions have weakened since 2009, UVA index shows
Switzerland tops UVA's Global Capitalism Index; capitalist conditions have declined worldwide since 2009.
08/10/2026 22:3217 min read
Pi Network slips 1% as Open Interest drop threatens $0.0801 support
Pi Network fell 1% to $0.0823 amid a 14% drop in futures open interest, with support at $0.0801 at risk.
08/10/2026 09:2910 min read