Inside Futures

Oil Gains as EIA Data Reveals Significant API Discrepancy
Walsh TradingWed Mar 19, 4:24PM CDT
The May WTI (CLK25 ) trading session settled at 66.91 (+0.16) [+0.24%] , a high of 67.43, a low of 66.09. Cash price is at 66.87 (-0.72), while open interest for CLK25 is 314,463. CLK25 settled above its 5 day (66.86) , below its 20 day (67.85), below its 50...
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AI Earnings: Vol Crush is Real!
OptionMetricsWed Mar 19, 2:55PM CDT
For Nvidia, Palantir, and Advance Micro, vol crush (or implied volatility rising before earnings and then falling afterwards) has been a pretty dependable options strategy. It occurred in 70% of all quarterly earnings announcements for the three. Read the analysis from Brett Friedman, Winhall Risk Analytics/OptionMetrics Contributor.

Shootin' the Bull about blowing out the top!
Swift Trading CompanyWed Mar 19, 2:17PM CDT
While some contend a blow off top to be a day or a couple, this one is 12 days in the running.

Gold's Technical Warning Signs Point to 2011-Style Decline
Sunshine ProfitsWed Mar 19, 12:45PM CDT
This is NOT like it was in 2017-2018 - when Trump started his previous presidency.

Should You Buy Tesla Stock Right Now?
Hashtag InvestingWed Mar 19, 10:56AM CDT
Tesla is undoubtedly one of the most talked-about stocks, and it is always in the headlines for its marvelous innovations or its CEO's pursuits. While Tesla was among the most sought-after stocks in 2024 and early 2025, the recent Q4 earnings release and product developments present mixed signals for investors. Tesla has experienced extreme volatility, a sharp 50% decline from its all-time high in December 2024. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) experienced a greater dip on March 10, 2025, when shares plunged by 15% in a single trading session. Tesla closed the day at $222.15, its lowest point since October. This also signaled that the company's value had nearly become half of what it was at its highest in December 2024.
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10 Best Stocks to Invest In Right Now
Hashtag InvestingWed Mar 19, 10:51AM CDT
The U.S. stock market is experiencing a dramatic shift and volatility thanks to a cocktail of economic policies, industry-specific downturns, and shifting investor sentiment. These macroeconomic factors point to higher consumer prices and reduced spending, reflecting tension in the stock market. While it might seem that the U.S. stock market is not an ideal place to invest right now, and investors should exercise caution, market performance depends not only on macroeconomic factors but also on the individual companies listed. The volatility could be an excellent opportunity for investors with a long-term horizon, healthy risk appetite, and patience to reap benefits over a 5-10-year timespan. Here are 10 best stocks to invest in right now:

Crude Oil Holds Firm Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Fed Decision
Blue Line FuturesWed Mar 19, 8:46AM CDT
This morning, Putin declined President Trump’s request for a ceasefire and instead agreed to cease attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian in-country Oil infrastructure so the gesture is more than empty.

FOMO or Fakeout? Gold Miners Are Pumping – Trade Accordingly
DirexionWed Mar 19, 8:42AM CDT
With gold hovering near all-time highs and inflationary pressures keeping markets on edge, the potential for volatility in gold mining stocks is high.

The Cattle Rally Continues
Blue Line FuturesWed Mar 19, 8:17AM CDT
Cattle futures have had an impressive month, can the rally continue?

A Choppy Trade in Grain Markets
Blue Line FuturesWed Mar 19, 7:52AM CDT
Grain markets remain choppy this week as market participants hone in on the technicals and wait for new news.

FOMC Meeting Today! - Copper Short Squeeze
Blue Line FuturesWed Mar 19, 7:06AM CDT
The FOMC meeting is in focus today, but is a copper short squeeze stealing the spotlight? Phil Streible breaks it all down in today’s Metals Minute—tune in!

Trump-Putin Phone Call Weighs On Crude, Gaza Ceasefire Ends - Crude Oil
Walsh TradingTue Mar 18, 4:51PM CDT
The May WTI (CLK25 ) trading session settled at 66.75 (-0.62) [-0.92%] , a high of 68.49, a low of 66.44. Cash price is at 67.59 (+0.42), while open interest for CLK25 is 295,741. CLK25 settled below its 5 day (66.93) , below its 20 day (68.09), below its 50...

Grain Spreads: Dust Storms and Cease Fires Influencing Wheat
Walsh TradingTue Mar 18, 4:21PM CDT
Wheat Rallies, Then Gives it Back.

UEC Reports Stellar $49.8M Revenue as Net-Zero Uranium Strategy Gains Momentum
CarbonCredits.comTue Mar 18, 4:19PM CDT
Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) is expanding its uranium production and sustainability efforts, reporting $49.8 million in Q2 2025 revenue. Positioned to benefit from rising nuclear demand, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), UEC uses eco-friendly in-situ recovery mining and invests in carbon offsets and renewables to advance net-zero goals.

Carney Scraps Carbon Tax—Can Canada Reduce Emissions Without It?
CarbonCredits.comTue Mar 18, 4:13PM CDT
Canada is ending its federal consumer carbon tax on April 1, shifting its climate strategy to ease financial burdens on households while maintaining emissions reduction goals. While industries will still pay carbon fees, the move raises concerns about meeting climate targets without a direct consumer tax, sparking political debate over the best path to net zero by 2050.