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From the Association of American Railroads (AAR) AAR Data Center. Graph and excerpts reprinted with permission. In recent months the…
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Continue ReadingISM® Services Index Increased to 50.8% in June; Price Paid Highest Since 2022
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Continue ReadingTrade Deficit increased to $71.5 Billion in May
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Continue ReadingJune Employment Report: 147 thousand Jobs, 4.1% Unemployment Rate
From the BLS: Employment Situation Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little…
Continue ReadingThursday: Employment Report, Trade Deficit, Unemployment Claims, ISM Services
Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Thursday: • At 8:30 AM ET, Employment Report…
Continue ReadingMissed Disney’s Rally? Grab This Defined-Risk Put Spread for a Second Chance
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Continue ReadingShould You Buy Roblox Stock Now? Key Levels to Watch
Roblox Corporation (RBLX), the company behind the immersive online gaming universe, has been on a strong run since April. This…
Continue ReadingMACD Crossovers: Why Most Traders Get It Wrong
Joe presents a deep dive into MACD crossovers, demonstrating how to use them effectively across multiple timeframes, establish directional bias,…
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