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Stock Halts and Circuit Breaker Halts Explained

John McDowell : June 20, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

What is a stock halt?

A stock halt is a temporary suspension in the trading of a particular stock by the exchange. It is one of the many regulations...

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What Is Alpha in Trading?

John McDowell : June 17, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

In trading, alpha refers to the excess or above-market return generated by a trader or a trading strategy over a period of time. It is also commonly...

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Stock Dilution and Offerings Explained for Beginners

John McDowell : June 7, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

What is stock dilution?

Stock dilution is generally seen as a negative characteristic for a publicly-traded company. Not only does it signal that the...

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Over the Counter (OTC) Stock Trading Explained

John McDowell : June 6, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

What are over the counter stocks?

Over the Counter or OTC stocks are equities that trade on the OTC market which is a broker-dealer network rather...

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What Is Quadruple Witching Day in the Stock Market?

John McDowell : May 26, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

If you are under the impression that every trading session is the same, then we are sorry to say this, but you are sorely mistaken. There are certain...

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How to Day Trade without $25k

John McDowell : May 18, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

For most retail traders the hurdle to begin day trading can be pretty high. One of the reasons for this is that you are limited to the number of day...

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Power Hour in Stock Trading for Beginners

John McDowell : May 14, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Power hour conjures a myriad of assumptions in stock trading. Could it be akin to happy hour, where everyone takes a shot if their trades go well?...