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What Is Quadruple Witching Day in the Stock Market?

John McDowell : May 26, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

If you are under the impression that every trading session is the same, then we are sorry to say this, but you are sorely mistaken. There are certain...

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Understanding Basic Options Trading for Beginners

John McDowell : May 25, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Trading in the financial markets can be a risky endeavor with just as much potential for reward as gain. Basic Options contracts are no exception to...

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Understanding the Metaverse for Dummies

John McDowell : May 23, 2022
Last Updated: December 3, 2023

How many times have you heard about the "metaverse" but haven't really taken the time to understand what it is? Maybe you think it has something to...

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US Stock Exchange Calendar: Trading Days in a Year 2026 [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 13, 2022
Last Updated: May 23, 2026

US Stock Exchange Calendar: Trading Days in a Year 2026 [Updated May 2026]

By Al Hill · Updated May 23, 2026

If you trade U.S. equities, the stock...

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Bear Market Explanation and Investing Strategies

John McDowell : May 4, 2022
Last Updated: April 2, 2026

There is a cliché that “stocks only go up.” Well, in a bull market, that might be true. However, in a bear market, over 75% of stocks go down with...

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Can the stock market still crash?

John McDowell : April 26, 2022
Last Updated: April 2, 2026

This question seems to be on a lot of investors' minds lately. Inflation is no longer transitory according to the Federal Reserve, growth stocks are...

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Are the Nasdaq and S&P 500 creating a head and shoulders pattern?

John McDowell : April 20, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Is the market putting in a head and shoulders pattern right now? That’s the question I think we are all wondering. We’ve had a fantastic bull run...