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

Al Hill : August 15, 2026

Quick answer: A short squeeze happens when a heavily shorted stock rises far enough that short sellers are forced to buy shares back to cover, and ...

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The Plunge Protection Team Explained [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 4, 2026
Last Updated: August 5, 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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Candlestick Patterns Explained: Bullish & Bearish Setups [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 29, 2026

Trading without candlestick patterns is a lot like flying in the night with no visibility. Sure, it is doable, but it requires special training and ...

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What Is the Financial Stability Oversight Council?

John McDowell : July 14, 2026

What is the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC)? The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) is the United States federal government ...

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4 Things to Know about Bear Market Rallies

Al Hill : July 14, 2026

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See How to Place Buy Stop Market Orders

Al Hill : July 14, 2026

Feeling overwhelmed with the various order types you can place in the market?

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What Is a Block Trade? [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 12, 2026

Key Takeaways A block trade is an order of more than 10,000 shares or more than $200,000 in value, by NYSE and NASDAQ definitions. Block trades ...