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

Al Hill : May 6, 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...

11 min read

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...

12 min read

Day Trading Taxes Guide for Beginners [Updated May 2026]

Al Hill : May 5, 2026

Taxes are the elephant in the room when it comes to day trading. Everybody wants to tout large PNL gains made over a short amount of time, but nobody...

10 min read

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...

10 min read

Hard To Borrow Stocks and Short Locates Explained [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 5, 2026

Hard-to-borrow stocks and short locates are terms used by active traders who are looking to short stocks which don't have readily available shares to...