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Doji: Bullish or Bearish? + Spinning Top, & Harami Indecision Candles [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 16, 2026

Ever wonder, "What is a doji candlestick pattern?" Is a doji candle bullish or bearish? How about a spinning top? Our goal in this tutorial is to...

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How Long Should You Paper Trade Before Going Live?

Al Hill : August 16, 2026

How Long Should You Paper Trade Before Going Live?

Every new trader asks me some version of the same question: how long do I have to do this in a...

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Short Squeeze: What It Is and How to Identify the Setup [Updated August 2026]

Al Hill : August 15, 2026

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What Does Capitulate Mean in Trading? [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 15, 2026

The word capitulate means to give up or stop trying. It’s easy to see how this would apply to trading, especially during the kind of volatility that...

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Trading Journal Template: Free Excel, Google Sheets & Notion Templates for Traders [Updated August 2026]

Al Hill : August 15, 2026

There was a time — and I'm not proud of this — when I'd finish a trading day, close my screens, and have zero idea why I'd lost money. I mean, I had...

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3 Simple Cup and Handle Trading Strategies [Updated August 2026]

Al Hill : August 15, 2026

What Is a Cup and Handle Pattern?

A cup and handle pattern is one of the most reliable technical chart patterns in trading. It’s formed when a stock...

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5 Things That Influence the Price of Natural Gas Futures [Updated August 2026]

Al Hill : August 15, 2026