John McDowell

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The Epic Volkswagen Short Squeeze Explained [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 7, 2026

The Volkswagen short squeeze of 2008 was epic. Only a few times in history has a stock rocketed that quickly and violently to jaw-dropping prices....

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High Volume Trading Hours for Futures Markets [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 6, 2026

Futures markets are mostly open 24 hours, six days a week from Sunday to Friday. This means that buyers and sellers can trade the market at any time...

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Effective Volume Candlestick Trading Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 6, 2026

Volume is often considered the second most important data piece on a trading chart, right behind price. However, the truth is that they go hand in...

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The Plunge Protection Team Explained [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 6, 2026

What is the Plunge Protection Team?

The Plunge Protection Team (PPT) is an informal term for the Working Group on Financial Markets. The working...

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How to Day Trade without $25k [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 6, 2026

For most retail traders the hurdle to begin day trading can be pretty high. One of the reasons for this is that you are limited to the number of day...

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What Is Paper Trading? Meaning, Benefits & How to Start [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 5, 2026

Discover the world of paper trading and learn how to get started with this comprehensive beginner's guide. From understanding the concept to...

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Stock Dilution and Offerings Explained for Beginners [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 5, 2026

What is stock dilution?

Stock dilution is generally seen as a negative characteristic for a publicly-traded company. Not only does it signal that the...