Candlestick charts are frequently used in trading because they pack a lot of information in an easy-to-read design. They tell you more information than line charts, and with a single candlestick, you can see the opening, closing, session high and[…..]
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One of the easiest ways many day traders find trading opportunities is looking for stocks with big price movements—the daily gainers and losers. These are stocks with big percentage gains. This blog post will break down why you should find[…..]