Welcome to the Beginners in Stock Trading Newsletter! Over the next several months, you’ll receive expert insights, proven strategies, and real-world examples from some of the greatest stock traders in history.

Every newsletter has 2 sections. The 1st section is devoted to learning. Each building on the previous day’s lesson in logical order. Giving you a full, free trading education in under ten minutes a day.

Missed a day? You can find all of the previous newsletters online to catch up or if you joined later.

The 2nd half of the newsletter is a briefing on 1-3 stocks in the news. Read it. Then click on the links to see the corresponding charts inside the original articles. This will accelerate your ability to read the charts.

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Daily Lesson(each builds onto the next)

Some of the biggest stock market winners didn’t just have great earnings—they had something new that transformed their industry.

“Stocks making new highs on strong earnings growth often continue higher. Don’t fear new highs—embrace them.

William O’Neil

📊 Why "New" Matters in Stock Selection

🔹 Winning stocks often have one or more of these catalysts:

New Product or Service That Changes the Market

  • Apple’s iPhone (2007)Stock up 3,000% over 10 years.

  • Tesla’s Electric Vehicles (2013-2020)Stock up 4,500%.

New CEO or Management Restructuring

  • Microsoft’s stock was flat for 10 years until Satya Nadella became CEO in 2014Stock up 1,200% since.

Stock Making New All-Time Highs

  • Google (2004 IPO) broke to new highs repeatedly → Stock up 2,500% in a decade.

“Stocks making new highs are doing so for a reason. Trust the price action.

Nicolas Darvas

🔍 How to Identify Stocks With New Catalysts

📌 Follow These 3 Steps to Spot Breakout Stocks:

Step 1: Look for Companies Launching Disruptive Products

  • Check news sources & earnings reports for upcoming innovations.

Step 2: Identify Management Changes in Struggling Companies

  • New CEOs can turn companies around (e.g., Microsoft, Starbucks).

Step 3: Track Stocks Making New Highs on Strong Volume

  • New highs on increasing volume signal institutional buying.

📖 Example:

  • Netflix (2010) → Broke new highs after launching streaming → Stock surged 2,000%.

📉 When to Be Cautious

🚨 Red Flags That a Stock May Not Be a True Winner:
Hyped product, no real earnings growth (e.g., 3D printing stocks in 2014).
New highs on low volume – Weak demand.
CEO change but no actual business improvement.

🎯 Action Step

Go to Finviz or TradingView.
Look for stocks making new highs on strong volume.
Research if they have a new product, management change, or industry breakthrough.

👉 Write your findings in your trading journal.

⏭️ Coming Up Next:

Monday, we’ll talk about how to identify the true market leaders and avoid laggards.

🚀 Stay disciplined & keep learning!

Train Your Eyes On This Pattern(of the week)

Cup with Handle

📌 Understanding stock price growth:
Look up the historical stock chart of Apple (AAPL) from 2004 to 2024. Notice how the stock’s price has risen steadily over time with some pullbacks.

Use these market tools to scan for and review stocks:

👀 Seeing real-world stock patterns helps train your eye for long-term trends.

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News

NVIDIA SHINES AS THE MARKET TAKES A WILD RIDE

The stock market had a rollercoaster this week, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all making big moves. But the real star? NVIDIA (NVDA). The tech giant saw its stock soar as investors couldn’t get enough of its innovation-driven growth. Meanwhile, other major players in tech and beyond faced mixed results. Lots of noise, but plenty of opportunity for the sharp-eyed investor.

📈 Want the full scoop on what’s driving these moves—and what’s next for the market?

Stock Spotlight

Feature Stock: CME Group (CME) — A Market Giant Thriving on Volatility

When the market gets choppy, CME Group (CME) shines. As the world's largest derivatives marketplace, CME Group offers a wide range of products like futures and options contracts tied to equities, interest rates, commodities, and even cryptocurrency. Why does this matter? CME thrives on market volatility, benefiting from the increased trading volume that comes with uncertainty.

The stock boasts an impressive IBD Composite Rating of 96, highlighting its strong fundamentals. CME's earnings per share have risen steadily, averaging 15% growth over the past three quarters. Analysts expect continued performance as demand for hedging tools remains high in today's dynamic financial environment.

In addition to capital appreciation, CME appeals to income-focused investors with a quarterly dividend yield of 2.2%, paired with an annual variable dividend. This dual approach of steady growth and reliable income makes CME a must-watch for professionals looking to navigate the markets smartly.

From a technical perspective, CME is forming a flat base with an ideal buy point of 225.10. Shares are holding above their 50-day moving average, signaling potential strength if broader markets stabilize. The relative strength line also shows it outperforming the S&P 500, a key indicator of resilience.

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This newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. The content herein should not be considered financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments.The strategies, opinions, and examples shared reflect the personal views and historical references from publicly available sources, including the works of William J. O’Neil, Jesse Livermore, Mark Minervini, and other professional traders.Trading in the stock market involves risk, including the risk of losing capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results. You should conduct your own due diligence and consult with a licensed financial advisor or registered investment professional before making any investment decisions.
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