The Rational Trader: I Played Earnings Volatility Without Guessing Direction
JD shows how a low-cost, high-reward volatility play on Talen Energy could deliver $800 profit — even without guessing direction.
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Powell held the line. Here’s what I’m watching now
The Fed didn’t cut rates, and the market didn’t love that. Here’s what Geof Smith is watching as we head into Mag 7 earnings and Friday’s jobs report.
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Back in the saddle (and the market’s already acting up)
I just got back from vacation — and the market’s already throwing curveballs. Here’s what’s got my attention right now…
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Don’t Let the Pump Scam You
Gas prices got you suspicious? Geof shares a dead-simple trick to tell if you’re getting scammed at the pump.
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What To Watch While I’m Away
Geof Smith shares the pivot levels he watches when he’s away from the screens — plus how to track market direction during earnings season, PPI, and retail sales data.
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American Dream Deferred
Stephen reflects on the rising cost of the American Dream — and why it’s more important than ever to build your own path to financial freedom.
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Winnebagos and blackberries
Editor-in-Chief, Stephen Ground reflects on how vast the stock market really is, and how tools like scanners — or Nate Tucci’s Income Machine — help you catch the moves you’d never see coming.
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Best Week of the Year
Geof reflects on the energy, breakthroughs, and a heartfelt surprise moment from this year’s Sawgrass conference. “One of the sharpest groups I’ve ever seen.”
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Adventures in time travel
Editor-in-Chief, Stephen Ground tells us whether it’s violin or trading, real progress comes from practice — even when no one’s watching.
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I learned so much yesterday
Stephen’s wild Thursday went from a dizzy spell at urgent care to one of the most mind-expanding Bitcoin Roundtables we’ve ever hosted.
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Market’s feeling whipsawed… and so am I.
Geof Smith checks in with a quick update on the markets, his health, and what he’s watching for when trading resumes after the Easter weekend.
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Blue Ribbon Cows
At a small county fair, Stephen reflects on America’s size, priorities — and why the markets may not be the only voice that matters in the tariff wars ahead.
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