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Trading 101

Stocks pushed to fresh records even as US-Iran tensions escalated, AI earnings dazzled, and Treasury yields hit their highest levels since 2001. Here’s everything that moved markets this week – and what’s ahead.
August 14, 2026

Trading 101

Stocks stormed to fresh records this week, led by a 5.3% NASDAQ surge – then Friday’s jobs report threw a curveball, missing estimates by a wide margin and reshaping September rate hike expectations. Here’s everything that moved markets.
August 7, 2026

Trading 101

July closed with a bang: oil crashed on Red Sea escalation, the Fed and BoE showed rare dissent, and Big Tech’s earnings brought big swings. Here’s everything that moved markets this week – and what’s ahead.
July 31, 2026

Trading 101

Red Sea tensions pushed oil above $100 a barrel this week, Treasury yields hit multi-year highs, and tech earnings disappointed. Here’s what happened — and what’s coming next week with FOMC and four Mag 7 earnings reports.
July 24, 2026

Trading 101

A simple guide explaining what proprietary trading firms are, how prop trading firms work, and what traders should look for before choosing a prop trading company.
July 3, 2026

Trading 101

Learn how traders scale prop firm accounts safely without breaking rules. A practical guide to risk, drawdown, and consistent growth.
April 24, 2026

Trading 101

Learn how prop firm payouts work, including timelines, profit splits, and payout rules. A clear guide to what traders can expect.
April 24, 2026

Trading 101

Learn how prop firm challenges work, including rules, drawdown, profit targets, and models like PayFlex. A clear step-by-step guide with real examples for traders.
April 23, 2026