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Buying Power Explained: How Brokers Calculate It [Updated May 2026]

Al Hill : May 20, 2026

Last reviewed and updated by Al Hill on May 20, 2026. Links verified, schema refreshed, and an expanded FAQ added at the bottom of this guide.

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

Al Hill : May 17, 2026

Short squeeze is a term that you might come across every now and then. It usually coincides with a stock that was posting a strong decline but...

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Divergence: How-To Identify and Profit from Conflicting Signals [Updated May 2026]

Al Hill : May 16, 2026

Have you ever wondered why a stock will continue higher, even though the indicators are all rolling over? Well, this my friend is what we call...

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How to Trade the Dead Cat Bounce [Updated May 2026]

Al Hill : May 7, 2026

In this article, we will cover how to trade the dead cat bounce pattern, which is often a trap for traders looking to get long.

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Sharpe Ratio – 6 Things You Need to Know [Updated May 2026]

Al Hill : May 7, 2026

In this article, I will cover the Sharpe ratio indicator and if it’s something you can use to track your trading performance. While this ratio is...

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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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Candlestick Patterns Explained: Bullish & Bearish Setups [Updated April 2026]

John McDowell : April 19, 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...