Trading Educator & Content Contributor
John McDowell is the Lead Content Strategist at TradingSim. His journey into day trading began in 2016 after conversations with a retired hedge fund manager. John is passionate about teaching and educating traders, curating content that helps others succeed in the stock market.
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John McDowell: May 23, 2026
A flash crash is a rapid and sudden downfall in the prices of electronically-traded securities in a stock market due to an overwhelming number of sell orders in comparison to buy orders. The situation resembles that of a quick sell-off, which...
What Is A Stock Market Flash Crash? [Updated May 2026]
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May 22, 2026
Futures markets are an integral part of the entire financial markets landscape. Their influence on stocks and commodities is undeniably important —...
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May 20, 2026
Last reviewed and updated by Al Hill on May 20, 2026. Links verified, schema refreshed, and an expanded FAQ added at the bottom of this guide.
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May 19, 2026
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May 17, 2026
Volume, volume, volume. If price and volume were a couple, they’d be like Noah and Allie or Jenny and Forrest, two peas in a pod, or like peas and...
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May 17, 2026
Explore the world of day trading with Webull in our in-depth review. We cover the benefits and drawbacks of using Webull for your day trading needs,...