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Risk Management

Where to Place a Stop Loss in Swing Trading: 5 Methods

The best stop sits where your trade idea is proven wrong. Compare five stop methods with worked numbers and learn how stop distance sets your position size.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 17, 2026 · 7 min read
Market Sentiment

After-Hours Movers Oct 16, 2026: Why RPGL, HUIZ, POAS Jumped

RPGL, HUIZ and POAS led the after-hours gainers on Oct 16, 2026. Here is what moved them, how thin the trading was, and what the charts show.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Market Sentiment

Top Stock Movers Oct 16, 2026: Why XLAB, SGRX, SEED Surged

The biggest stock gainers at the Oct 16, 2026 close: XLAB, SGRX and SEED. Here is why each moved, what the charts show, and the risks.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Market Sentiment

Premarket Movers Oct 16, 2026: Why ZTG, TCRT, NCPL Are Up

Why is ZTG up? Premarket movers today: ZTG, TCRT, NCPL and XLAB are surging before the open on an AI deal MOU, biotech financing and more.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Sentiment

After-Hours Movers Oct 15, 2026: Why XXII, TCRT, SITC Jumped

The biggest after-hours stock gainers on October 15, 2026: XXII, TCRT, SITC, JBDI and NCPL. What moved them after the bell, and why thin liquidity matters.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Market Sentiment

Top Stock Movers Oct 15, 2026: Why ESLA, XLAB, WETO Surged

The biggest stock gainers at the Oct 15, 2026 close: ESLA, XLAB, WETO and DRMA. What moved them, and what the charts and squeeze data show.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Trading Psychology

How to Keep a Trading Journal: Swing Trader Template

A trading journal turns scattered results into data. Get a copyable swing trading template, a weekly review routine, and the key metrics: R-multiples and expectancy.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Market Sentiment

Premarket Movers Oct 15, 2026: Why WETO, NCPL, DRMA Are Up

Premarket movers today: WETO, NCPL, DRMA and OPK are surging before the open. Here is why each is up and what the prior-day charts showed.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Sentiment

After-Hours Movers Oct 14, 2026: Why NCPL, JBDI, SCNI Jumped

The biggest after-hours gainers of October 14, 2026: NCPL, JBDI, SCNI, TC and FBGL. What moved them, and why thin-liquidity jumps can reverse.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Market Sentiment

Top Stock Movers Oct 14, 2026: Why GLND, AMTD, YRD Surged

The biggest stock gainers at the Oct 14, 2026 close: GLND, AMTD, YRD, BSP and TDIC. Why each surged, plus the technical picture and risks.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Sentiment

Premarket Movers Oct 14, 2026: Why TGL, GLND, YRD Are Up

Premarket movers today: TGL, GLND, YRD, NCPL and GRML are surging before the open on Oct 14, 2026. Here is why each is moving and what the risks look like.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Sentiment

After-Hours Movers Oct 13, 2026: Why LQDA, TCRT, YJ Jumped

The biggest after-hours gainers of October 13, 2026: LQDA, TCRT, YJ, BKHA and NCPL, with the likely catalysts, technical setups and thin-liquidity risks.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Sentiment

Top Stock Movers Oct 13, 2026: Why JBDI, TCRT, FLYE Surged

The biggest stock gainers at the Oct 13, 2026 close: JBDI, TCRT, FLYE, PFAI and BKYI. Here is why each moved and what the charts show.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Swing Trading

Gap Fill Strategy: How to Trade Gaps That Close or Hold

Gaps do not always fill. Learn to tell common gaps from breakaway gaps and use a step-by-step swing workflow for gap fill entries, stops and targets.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 13, 2026 · 7 min read
Market Sentiment

Premarket Movers Oct 13, 2026: Why BKYI, PFAI, TCRT Are Up

The biggest premarket movers on Oct 13, 2026: BKYI, PFAI, TCRT, JBDI and BMBL. Why each stock is up before the open, and the risks.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Sentiment

After-Hours Movers Oct 12, 2026: FCHL, DCX, MSGY

FCHL surged +80.6%, DCX gained +35.1%, and MSGY climbed +16.6% in after-hours trading on October 12, 2026. Here's what drove each move.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Market Sentiment

Top Stock Movers Oct 12, 2026: MNDR, LNKS, BMBL

MNDR exploded 256%, LNKS jumped 135%, and Bumble surged 50% on $1B take-private talks. Full recap of today's biggest stock gainers, October 12, 2026.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 12, 2026 · 9 min read
Market Sentiment

Premarket Movers Oct 12, 2026: MNDR, YMAT, CLWT

MNDR, YMAT, CLWT, LNKS, and GIXI are the biggest premarket gainers on Oct 12, 2026. Here's what's driving each move before the open.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Technical Indicators

Williams %R Indicator: Swing Trade Entries & Exits

Williams %R shows where the close sits in its recent range on a -100 to 0 scale. Learn the levels, settings, and a trend-aligned swing strategy with a worked example.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Market Sentiment

After-Hours Movers Oct 9, 2026: YMAT, LNKS, APUS

YMAT exploded +135% after hours on October 9, 2026. Here's what drove LNKS, APUS, NCPL, and ZYBT in tonight's post-close session.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Market Sentiment

Top Stock Movers Oct 9, 2026: WFF, ZYBT, VEEA

WFF exploded nearly 500%, ZYBT and VEEA each jumped ~48%, and OFAL and QSI rounded out the day's biggest gainers on October 9, 2026.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Chart Patterns

Pocket Pivot Setup: Spot Institutional Accumulation

A pocket pivot is an up day whose volume tops the biggest down-day volume of the prior 10 sessions. Learn the rule, where it works, and how to set entry, stop and target.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Market Sentiment

Premarket Movers Oct 9, 2026: VEEA, MI Up Big

VEEA is surging 53% premarket after regaining full Nasdaq listing compliance, while MI is up 35% following a $1M direct offering. Here's why both stocks are moving this morning.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Market Sentiment

After-Hours Movers Oct 8, 2026: VEEA, XRTX

VEEA surged nearly 50% and XRTX jumped 24% in after-hours trading on October 8, 2026. Here's what drove each move.

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StockSetups Research
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read

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