Bob Iaccino explores how traders evaluate breakout levels, why volume plays a critical role in market signals, and shares insights on inflation, market sentiment, and U.S.-China trade realities.

Navigating Breakouts and Volume

As world leaders and economists across Europe digest the news of the EU-US trade agreement, some experts told CNBC that while it may be bad news for the bloc, the deal could serve as an unexpected boost to the UK.

The EU-US trade deal could have one unexpected winner: The UK

In case there was any thought tech giants would ease up on AI spending sprees, Alphabet threw another $10 billion into the mix just to be sure.

Google Search is readying the next generation for AI

US stock futures were mixed on Thursday after Google-parent Alphabet and Tesla reported earnings.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures trade mixed as Google climbs, Tesla stumbles after results

US stock futures stepped higher on Wednesday after the US struck a trade deal with Japan and Wall Street readied for Tesla and Alphabet earnings.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise after US strikes a trade deal with Japan, Q2 earnings continue to come in

The poor breadth is a sign the market is growing nervous about several related risks. 

Bad Breadth

Stocks aren't moving on tariff headlines like they used to.


One chart shows how the market has moved on from tariffs - for now

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are both hovering near record highs as escalating tariffs and a growing debate about monetary policy have done little to shake markets.

Tesla, Alphabet highlight earnings rush as market hovers near record highs: What to know this week

Netflix topped second quarter earnings expectations, beating on both the top and bottom lines and raising its full year revenue guidance as the streamer continues to stand out amid a tech-driven market rally.

Netflix earnings top estimates as company raises full-year revenue forecast

TSMC, the world's main producer of advanced AI chips, posted record, forecast-beating quarterly profit on Thursday but warned that future income might be hit by U.S. tariffs, though perhaps not until the fourth quarter.

TSMC posts record quarterly profit on AI demand, but wary about tariffs

Tech led as US stock futures rose on Tuesday, with a China green-light for Nvidia lifting spirits in the wait for a key consumer inflation print and for big banks to kick off earnings season.

Dow, S&P 500 futures climb after Nvidia boost, with CPI inflation data, big bank earnings on deck:

Markets were hit hard at the start of the week (July 7) after President Trump escalated trade actions—threatening steep tariffs on Canada, the EU, and BRICS countries.

Will Earnings Keep This Rally Going?

Stocks are back near record highs, but a flurry of trade announcements, deals, and extensions kept investors on their toes last week.

Inflation data, big bank earnings, and Netflix results - What to watch this week:

Even though short sale volume offers crucial insight into market sentiment, it is often overlooked by traders.

What is Short Sale Volume?

Nvidia stock is signaling more gains early on Thursday after the chipmaker on Wednesday became the first publicly traded company to hit the $4 trillion mark, surpassing fellow tech players such as Microsoft and Apple.

Nvidia stock eyes more gains after chipmaker becomes first company to reach $4 trillion market value

Short float is a key metric every short seller should monitor. It shows the percentage of a company’s publicly tradable shares, its float, that has been sold short.

What is Short Float?

US stock futures stalled on Wednesday after President Trump ratcheted up trade tensions with US trade partners.


Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as Trump ratchets up trade tensions

Overall, the week reinforced an optimistic market mood grounded in strong labor figures, ongoing deal / AI momentum, and manageable trade headlines.

Nosebleed Territory or Not

China warned President Trump on Tuesday against restarting trade tensions and that it will hit back at countries that make deals with the US to exclude China from supply chains.

Trump sets tariff rates on Japan, S Korea in letter spree; China vows payback:

On Monday, President Trump warned that any country embracing the "anti-American" policies of the BRICS bloc nations will face an extra 10% tariff on exports.

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs over 'anti-American' BRICS policies

US stock futures took a breather on Thursday as investors counted down to the release of the June jobs report to help set expectations for the pace of interest-rate cuts.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures drift as Wall Street braces for June jobs report

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After a fundraising round that pinned the AI startup's value at more than $60 billion, Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) has enjoyed a vigorous run.

Apple and Meta are proving it - AI is going corporate:

Grammarly has acquired email efficiency tool Superhuman as part of the company's push to build an artificial intelligence-powered productivity suite and diversify its business, its executives told Reuters in an interview.

Exclusive-Grammarly acquires email startup Superhuman in AI platform push:

This week capped a powerful rebound for equities—with major benchmarks hitting record highs—driven by geopolitics, Fed rate-cut optimism, AI-led tech strength, and easing inflation risks from lower energy prices.

Will The Rally Continue?

The S&P 500 is back at an all-time high for the first time since February as optimism around Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and fading fears of tariffs have driven stocks higher

A crucial jobs report meets a stock market at all-time highs: What to know this week:

The US and China stepped closer to a full trade deal on Thursday, after making a pact to formally cement the informal trade understanding reached in Geneva talks in May.

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says US, China have 'signed' deal to cement trade truce:

It wasn't that long ago that fears of a Chinese startup's AI advancements channeled a mix of anxieties about overblown tech stocks.

Tech Optimism Is Reaching 1999 Levels — But With A Few Key Differences

Short interest tracks the total number of shares sold short that haven’t yet been covered or closed out. It’s one of the core market metrics short sellers rely on to gauge positioning.

What is Short Interest?

Equities are headed for a blue-sky scenario after the ceasefire in the Middle East drastically reduced the odds of a major disruption to energy prices.

US stocks head toward record as geopolitics fail to derail rally

The war between Israel and Iran has added an element of uncertainty for investors seeking dividends in oil stocks.

Will The Market Breakout This Range?

The double top pattern is an “M” shaped price movement on the chart, which can signal a bearish reversal trend.

Double Top Pattern

Stocks drifted lower last week as investors continued to digest the impacts of a growing conflict between Israel and Iran while closely watching how President Trump's tariffs could impact the US economy.

US strikes escalate Israel-Iran conflict as geopolitics overshadow economics: What to know this week

US stock futures slipped on Friday as oil prices rose, with investors weighing the possibility of direct US military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict after President Trump set a timeline for a decision.

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&p 500, Nasdaq Futures Slip As Trump Sets Deadline For Us Joining Mideast Conflict

Stocks came under pressure Tuesday but continue to hover near record highs, staging a ferocious comeback since their April lows.

Stocks are back near record highs. Investors still aren't buying this rally:

The price of Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, jumped 7% on Friday, to above $74 a barrel. The move was oil’s largest daily gain this year.

Contradictions Everywhere. Will The Market Continue Its Rise? 

US stock futures retreated on Tuesday amid dwindling hopes for a quick resolution to Israel-Iran hostilities, as President Trump played down the prospect of a truce and the two continued to trade strikes.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as Trump dents Israel-Iran truce hopes amid escalating strikes:

The recent stock market rally hit a pause last week, as an Israeli airstrike on Iran sent oil prices higher and equities lower to end the first full trading week of June.

Investors eye Middle East tensions and the Fed's 'dot plot': What to know this week

US stock futures sank on Friday as Israel's attack on Iran shook global markets, leading oil prices to spike after Iran reportedly described the strike a "declaration of war".

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures sink as Israel strike on Iran sends oil soaring

Margin trading involves borrowing funds from a brokerage to increase buying power beyond what a trader’s cash balance provides.

Margin Trading

At its core, price action involves observing the historical movement of prices to inform trading decisions. This approach excludes the use of technical indicators or trading algorithms. Instead, it relies solely on the analysis of price movements.

Price Action

Stock futures fell early Thursday after the S&P 500 saw its first negative session in four, pressured by a slide in Boeing shares following a crash in India.S&P 500 futures lost nearly 0.6%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.5%.

Stock futures head lower after S&P 500 ends three-day win streak

Trendlines are visual representation of support and resistance in any time frame. Pivot highs and pivot lows are key turning points in the market and are the same as swing highs or swing lows...

What Are Traditional Trendlines And What Do They Represent?

You’ll hear people talk about market internals or market tone; it all relates to the same thing. Is the asset or security you’re trading in a long-term bullish or bearish mode?

What Is Multi Time-Frame Analysis?

U.S. and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to get their trade truce back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths while offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade tensions.

US, China Reach Deal To Ease Export Curbs, Keep Tariff Truce Alive

While the S&P 500 reached the critical 6,000 level, it struggled to maintain momentum, signaling possible market hesitancy amid economic uncertainty.

Can The Stock Market Run Through 6000

Your own job is a binary event — you either have one or you don't. Labor market data so closely tracked by investors offers a different story about US employment, one told in the aggregate.

The US labor market is creating new jobs, but maybe not yours

US stock futures trod water on Monday ahead of renewed US-China trade talks in London, as investors watched for signs either side is willing to dial down tensions and reach a tariff deal.

Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq futures stall with US and China set to reboot trade talks

US stock futures climbed on Friday amid signs of a potential truce in the acrimonious feud between President Trump and Elon Musk, with the crucial monthly US jobs report on deck.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Trump-Musk feud cools, with jobs report on deck

Learn what Short Sale Restriction (SSR) is, when it triggers, and how traders can adjust execution strategies using tools like TradeZero to stay competitive under the uptick rule.

Navigating Short Sale Restriction With TradeZero: Strategy, Timing, And Execution

Short Sale Restriction: Explained For Traders (2025)

On Wednesday, a US auto parts group, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has urged immediate action over China's tighter controls on rare earth exports, warning the move could soon disrupt car production. 

Trump tariffs live updates: US auto suppliers urge action on China rare earths curbs amid tariff strain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it was “extremely hard” to make a deal with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, at a time when the White House has been suggesting the two leaders could talk this week amid rising trade tensions.

Trump says ‘extremely hard’ to make a deal with China’s Xi as trade stalemate fuels calls for leaders to talk

During the shortened trading week of May 24–29, 2025, U.S. equity markets continued their upward trajectory, buoyed by easing trade tensions and robust corporate earnings.

A Mixed Bag 

Nvidia shares have staged a $1 trillion rebound in two months — and investors are betting the rally has further to go as fears about the firm give way to optimism.

Nvidia’s $1 trillion rally has traders primed to ramp back up

Stock futures fell Monday, the first trading day of June, as global trade tensions increased. S&P 500 futures traded down 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 futures were 0.6% lower.

Stock futures slide as global trade tensions rise to start the new month

Not even a trade war can stop Nvidia. In another impressive showing, the apex AI ticker charged through the tech sector malaise and delivered.

Nvidia's loss in China is also a bargaining chip

U.S. President Donald Trump could still find a workaround after suffering a major blow to a core part of his economic agenda.

Four tools at the Trump administration’s disposal after a U.S. court blocks tariffs

Veteran trader Bob Iaccino shares his perspective on key market setups like death crosses, trendlines, and inverse head and shoulders patterns — and why probability matters more than confirmation.

How I Read The Markets: Trendlines And Trading With Precision

Nvidia will report its fiscal first quarter results after the bell on Wednesday in the most-anticipated earnings announcement of the season.

Nvidia to report Q1 earnings as Middle East deals, export control reprieve boost stock

Understand what short covering is, why timing matters, and how traders use platforms like TradeZero to exit short positions with precision.

Short Covering (2025): How And When To Close A Short Position

European sales of Tesla vehicles plunged in April, as the U.S. electric carmaker continues to face reputational damage regionally and rising competition.

Tesla’s Europe sales plunge 49% on brand damage, rising competition

The U.S. stock market experienced a notable downturn during the week of May 19–23, 2025, driven by escalating trade tensions, rising bond yields, and fiscal concerns.

Will Investors Buy This Dip

US stocks fluctuated before the bell on Friday, poised for weekly losses after deficit worries pushed up Treasury yields as President Trump's giant tax bill forged ahead.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver as Wall Street digests Trump's trade and tax agendas

Analog Devices early Thursday beat analyst estimates for its fiscal second quarter and with guidance for the current period. ADI stock rose in early trading. The chipmaker earned an adjusted $1.85 a share on sales of $2.64 billion in the quarter ended May 3. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected earnings of $1.70 a share on sales of $2.51 billion.


Chipmaker Analog Devices Beats Quarterly Targets, Returns To Growth

President Trump has taken aim at at least four retailers in recent weeks over possible tariff price hikes with an effort that, for now at least, is largely about applying public pressure to CEOs. "I'll be watching", he told Walmart, with harsh words also directed toward Amazon, Ford, and Mattel.

What Trump could do if he's serious about trying to make companies 'eat' tariff price hikes

US stock futures slid on Tuesday, eyeing a pullback from their recent rally amid growing warnings that investor relief over a cooling in trade tensions and in US inflation may be misplaced.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures traded flat in the wake of component Home Depot's mixed earnings report. 

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip as doubts about US stocks' resilience creep in

Learn what a short ratio is, how it's calculated, and how traders use it to anticipate short squeezes and manage short-selling risks with better timing.

Short Ratio Explained: Why It Changes The Game 

Notably, the S&P 500 achieved its fifth consecutive daily gain on Friday, marking its best weekly performance of the year.

Is There A Pullback In The Air?

Longer-dated Treasury yields rose to the psychological 5% level and S&P 500 Index futures slid with the dollar after a downgrade of the US’s credit score by Moody’s Ratings increased concerns over the nation’s debt.

‘Sell America’ Is Back as Moody’s Pushes 30-Year Yield to 5%

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the US will set tariff rates for its trading partners within the next few weeks. He explained that the administration cannot negotiate trade deals with all countries at once due to limited capacity.

🏦 Tariffs live updates: Trump says US will set new tariff rates for trading partners soon

Tariffs Live Updates: Trump Says Us Will Set New Tariff Rates For Trading Partners Soon

In a surprising turn of events, President Trump on Thursday said India has offered to drop tariffs on US goods as part of a potential trade deal.

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump claims India offered zero tariffs, urges Apple to stay in US

Trump's latest tariff pause has Wall Street reeling back its recession calls. Discussion of an economic downturn later in 2025 had surged as economists argued Trump's widespread tariffs would boost inflation and slow economic growth.

 The China tariff pause has Wall Street scaling back recession calls

Understand what "Days To Cover" means, how it’s calculated, and how traders use it to gauge liquidity, and manage short-selling risk effectively.

Days To Cover: Explained Simply 

Despite a brief rally earlier in the week, all major indexes closed with modest losses, except for the Russell 2000, which posted a slight gain.

Breakout Or Ambush?

US stock futures backed off on Tuesday as economic worries replaced US-China trade truce euphoria in the wait for the latest US consumer inflation report to reveal the impact of tariffs.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall in wait for CPI to reveal tariff impact on inflation

Market watchers have labeled the new U.S.-China deal to temporarily cut tariffs “better than expected,” “more workable” and even a “dream scenario” — and are expecting more near-term relief for investors. Under the deal, so-called reciprocal tariffs will drop from over 100% to 10% on both sides.

A ‘huge win’ for bulls: Markets soar on U.S.-China deal as Wall Street sees more upside

US stock futures trod water on Friday as Wall Street digested the latest signs President Trump's trade war could be entering a more conciliatory phase as the US heads into talks with China. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped roughly 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures traded broadly flat. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 tipped 0.1% higher.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as Wall Street eyes coming US-China trade talks

Britain is set to sign a trade deal with the U.S., making it the first country to do so after the world’s largest economy announced stiff “reciprocal” tariffs against friends and foes alike in April. The White House is due to hold a press conference at 10:00 a.m. ET (3 p.m. London time) on Thursday in the Oval Office. 

Trump says U.S. has struck ‘comprehensive’ deal with UK ahead of press conference

Stock futures advanced Wednesday as investors monitored the latest updates on U.S. trade negotiations and looked toward the Federal Reserve interest rate announcement expected later in the day. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 226 points, or 0.6%. S&P 500 futures popped 0.6%, along with Nasdaq 100 futures.

Stock futures rise on news of upcoming U.S.-China trade talks

DoorDash, the ubiquitous U.S. food delivery app, has agreed to acquire British rival Deliveroo for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.9 billion) in cash, expanding its business in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

DoorDash agrees to acquire UK rival Deliveroo for $3.9 billion

Short-selling is a bearish trading strategy that involves borrowing a stock from the broker, instantly selling it, and then waiting for a price drop to buy it back. This strategy revolves around the anticipation of a bearish trend in the market and by “buying it back” later, for a lower price.

Short Selling Vs. Puts

A period marked by significant volatility due to geopolitical developments and corporate earnings reports.

Will The Shorts Capitulate?

On Saturday, longtime Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B, BRK-A) CEO Warren Buffett said he plans to recommend to the company's board that Greg Abel take over at the end of the year.

🗓️ Buffett's Berkshire departure, Fed decision, and another rush of earnings:

Buffett's Berkshire departure, Fed decision, and another rush of earnings

China has said it's evaluating approaches from US officials to start negotiations about tariffs, a potential de-escalation in the trade war that has raised hopes that formal trade talks could start soon.

Trump tariffs live updates: China says 'door is open' to trade talks with the US

European auto giants reported a sharp drop in first-quarter profit, and many suspended or cut full-year financial guidance, partially attributing the industry pain to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.

Auto giants ditch financial guidance as industry reels from Trump tariff chaos

On Wednesday, it was reported that China had quietly compiled a list of US-made goods exempt from its 125% tariffs, aiming to ease trade tensions without public concessions. Companies, particularly those reliant on US technologies—such as pharmaceuticals and chipmakers—are being discreetly informed about these exemptions.

Trump tariffs live updates: China eases tariffs on select US goods as Trump says Beijing will 'eat’ the costs

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared to confirm reporting on​ Monday that a deal has been reached with automakers to​ ease tariffs, in another potential policy reversal that could grant a major reprieve for a beleaguered industry.

Howard Lutnick says ‘deal’ has been reached on auto tariffs

Wall Street enters a pivotal time this week with stocks nearly back to pre-tariff levels and a flood of key economic data and corporate earnings on deck.

April jobs report, Big Tech earnings in focus amid stock market recovery

The week began with a sharp selloff on Monday due to escalating trade tensions, but markets rebounded strongly in the following days, led by gains in technology stocks.

US stock futures climbed for a fourth straight day on Friday, on track for their longest winning streak in more than two months, as trade tensions eased and Federal Reserve officials signaled they may cut rates sooner than expected.

Stock market today: Dow jumps, Nasdaq surges as Wall Street rallies for fourth day on easing trade tensions

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Treasury yields declined on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that high tariffs on China may be coming down, and backtracked plans to fire the Federal Reserve chief. At 5:30 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was down over 3 basis points at 4.349%, while the 2-year Treasury yield was down nearly 3 basis points at 3.832%.

Treasury yields decline as Trump considers reversing high China tariffs

President Trump told reporters "I have no intention of firing" Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell even though he wants the policymaker to lower interest rates, making the comment less than a week after Trump asserted on social media that "Powell's termination cannot come fast enough."


Trump: 'I have no intention of firing' Fed's Powell

It's All About Trade Deals At This Point 

Tesla investors are anxious to know if plans to roll out a cheaper car and a robotaxi service this year are on track, and whether CEO Elon Musk is ready to ditch his role in the Trump administration soon and get back to managing the company more closely.

Tesla investors await details on affordable electric car, plans to boost sales

A short squeeze is a highly unwanted situation for short sellers, but it is a very real risk. Traders caught off guard can suffer financial losses. This makes it essential for all traders to know what a short squeeze is—and how to avoid being on the wrong side of one.

What is a Short Squeeze?

What Is A Short Squeeze?

US stock futures fell early Monday as investors prepared for another week of developments on President Trump's fast-moving tariff policies and for the kickoff of Big Tech earnings reports. Futures tied to the S&P 500 were down 1%, while those on the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures also dropped 0.9%.


 Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall with Trump tariffs, Big Tech earnings kickoff in focus

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