Amid this Golden Age of Trading, there’s a strategy flying under the radar, and it’s catching fire…
To trade this strategy, you have to know what’s driving the surge in volume.
And for the prepared trader, it can open the door to big, intraday opportunities.
You know what else is catching fire??
My Monday Setup. If you haven’t heard about it yet, listen up!
Every Monday, the market kicks back into gear after a weekend of rest… And that reset creates a unique opportunity!
Right at 9:30 am Eastern, as the opening bell rings, we look for a very specific setup that often shows up like clockwork.
And it has delivered some incredible wins!
Take this past Monday, the 28th…
VisionWave Holdings (NASDAQ: VWAV) gained an incredible 443%* after announcing it had obtained major funding for its AI Defense Platform!
These are the kinds of morning spikes we hunt for every Monday!
Want to learn how to spot them for yourself?
Watch the video below for the full trade breakdown and strategy tutorial for my Monday Setup.
Wanna learn what’s actually driving the volume surge in the under-the-radar strategy I mentioned above?
Today, we’re diving into my top five market catalysts and why you should be keeping these front and center in your trading plan.
Table of Contents
Earnings Reports
We’re right in the middle of earnings season, so this one is timely…
And it’s especially great for new or part-time traders. If you’re juggling a job, school, or family, this is one of the best times to lock in and focus.
Every public company reports earnings four times a year.
These reports are released over a stretch of 4 to 6 weeks… That’s nearly half the year packed with opportunities.
When earnings season hits, stocks move big time.
Traders are scanning for blowout reports, record revenues, major sales growth, or anything that shows a company is scaling. That’s what drives demand, and that’s what drives price action.
Contract Wins, New Products, and Other Big Announcements
A lot of small-cap companies are speculative, especially biotechs or tech startups. They might not have profits for years…
But that doesn’t mean they don’t have any major price action.
CBD-infused drinks, a ground-breaking AI product, a government investment or contract…
These types of announcements give traders a narrative and something to bid up.
It’s not always about the fundamentals. It’s about the story, and how that story spreads.
FDA and Clinical Trial News
This one’s huge in the biotech world.
When a company announces progress in Phase 1, 2, or 3 trials, or gets a favorable FDA decision, the stock can move 50%, 100%, even more — sometimes in minutes, sometimes over days or weeks.
Take a look at the spike we spotted last Monday after ProMIS Neurosciences (NASDAQ: PMN) announced it received FDA Fast Track designation for its Alzheimer’s drug candidate.
PMN Intraday, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
Even if a company isn’t profitable now, these milestones give traders confidence that the stock could be worth more down the road.
It’s all about future expectations in the trading game.
Just make sure you understand the difference between each phase, and always check the news source and credibility.
Twitter and Other Social Media Trends
Twitter (or X) and other social media platforms have become real-time trading tools.
Love it or hate it, there are influencers with massive followings who can move stocks with a single tweet.
Meme stocks, anyone?
Just be mindful of chat pump and dumps.
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Technical Breakouts
Last but certainly not least is the good ol’ chart-based breakout.
While the first four catalysts are news-driven, this one’s all about price action.
You’re looking for breaks of daily highs, breaks of 52-week highs, and breaks of multi-day resistance levels.
When these levels get taken out, everyone sees it…
And that flood of volume can push stocks into massive runs.
My Final Thoughts…
To recap, my top 5 catalysts are:
- Earnings Reports
- New Contracts and Product Launches
- FDA and Clinical Trial News
- Social Media Buzz
- Technical Breakouts
If you’re short on time, focus on what moves the market.
These five are your best bet.
Track them, study them, and most of all, build a plan around them.
Spot that big move before it comes…
Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
P.S.
Here’s another way to spot the big movers before they run.
Check out one of my favorite day trade patterns.
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