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Why Levels Matter (Even if You’re Not a Chart Lover)

Jack Carter | October 3, 2025

Hey traders, If you’ve been around here for more than 5 minutes, you know I’m not the guy drawing a hundred lines on a chart and trying to make predictions. I prefer simple, clean, long-term setups based on trendlines and a market-driven approach. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for that kind of […]

What Happens If the Market Really Pulls Back

Jack Carter | August 22, 2025

Hey traders, Yesterday I showed you how the big names — Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and Broadcom — are starting to slip even while the S&P 500 looks fine on the surface. So the natural question is: what happens if that weakness spreads? The Pullback Scenario Now I’ll be straight with you — these exact levels […]

Why I’m Still Bullish — And What Would Change My Mind

Jack Carter | August 4, 2025

After Friday’s pullback and today’s bounce, I’ve been getting the same question over and over… “Jack — are we still bullish here?” And my answer? Yes. I’m still bullish… until the market proves otherwise. Market Looks Wobbly — But It’s Not Broken Let’s look at the big picture. On Friday, we dipped below the 20-day […]

The Market’s Catching Its Breath — and That’s a Good Thing

Jack Carter | July 14, 2025

Hey Traders, If you’ve been watching the market lately, you’ve probably noticed something: Not a lot’s been happening these past 10 days. After a powerful move higher into the start of July, SPY has mostly been chopping sideways — and a lot of folks are starting to wonder if the run is over. But before […]

Too Much Blue

Jack Carter | June 30, 2025

Hey Traders, Take a look at the market. No really — look at it. That’s the SPY over the last six months with daily candles. Now think about all the headlines we’ve heard recently: If you were trading the headlines, you’d probably think the market’s in trouble. But now ask yourself… What’s really been happening? […]

Markets Just Took a Punch — And Barely Flinched

Jack Carter | June 23, 2025

Hey Traders, Last week someone was asking me about the whole Iran situation and how it relates to the markets. I said Iran was a paper tiger — all bark, no real bite. Well, over the weekend, a squadron of B2 bombers dropped ordnance on Iranian nuclear targets. This was the kind of event that […]

What Most Traders Miss (Even When It’s Right in Front of Them)

Jack Carter | May 28, 2025

Hey Traders, Ever had a moment where something was sitting right in front of you the whole time — but you just couldn’t see it? Maybe it’s your sunglasses on your head. Or your keys, sitting right there on the counter while you tear the house apart looking for them. You feel a little silly […]

When Resistance Turns Into Support

Jack Carter | May 23, 2025

Hey Traders, This morning started off with a jolt. Markets opened down hard — I’m talkin’ over 1% across each of the three major indexes — thanks to renewed tariff news making the rounds. Now normally, headlines like that get people all twisted up. You see red on the screen and folks start panicking. But […]

The Market’s Turning — But It’s Not Quite There Yet

Jack Carter | May 13, 2025

Hey Traders, Right now, this market is choppy as ever. And when the headlines are all over the place — and momentum flips on a dime — technical analysis becomes more important than ever. You’ve got to stay on the right side of the action, even when the signals are messy. Let’s take a look […]

The Market’s Rallying — But I’m Still Watching This

Jack Carter | May 12, 2025

Hey Traders, On Friday, I showed you how the market’s been stuck between two key trendlines — and how, if you had those lines on your chart, none of this sideways chop should’ve surprised you. I ended that note by saying: “If you haven’t already started trading this way — I’ll show you the subtle […]