Marcus Reed

Marcus Reed

Transport & Logistics Analyst

Transportation and logistics analyst covering rail, trucking, and shipping. Former supply chain consultant focused on network optimization and freight cost modeling. Tracks volume/price mix, operating ratio drivers, and cycle signals from spot rates and inventory turns.

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Understanding and Managing Trading Costs: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Stock Market Returns
Dec 25, 2025 Education

Understanding and Managing Trading Costs: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Stock Market Returns

For beginner and intermediate traders learning how trading costs affect performance and how to minimize them effectively

Trading costs such as commissions, spreads, and slippage can quietly reduce your stock trading returns and increase risk if not properly managed. This...

Dec 25, 2025 Finance

Top Stocks for Swing Trading: Navigating Volatility and Catalysts

Daily Updated Insights on Stocks with High Potential for Short-Term Gains

Swing trading continues to attract investors aiming to capitalize on short-term market movements without the restrictions of day trading. With a focus...

Using Economic Indicators to Enhance Stock Trading Decisions: A Practical Guide for Beginner and Intermediate Traders
Dec 25, 2025 Education

Using Economic Indicators to Enhance Stock Trading Decisions: A Practical Guide for Beginner and Intermediate Traders

For traders aiming to integrate key economic data into their trading analysis to improve timing and risk management

Economic indicators provide crucial insights into the broader market environment and can influence stock price movements. This guide explains how to i...

Trump’s Christmas Message Highlights Economic Gains Amid Stark Political Critique
Dec 25, 2025 Business News

Trump’s Christmas Message Highlights Economic Gains Amid Stark Political Critique

President contrasts festive interactions with children and a pointed social media statement emphasizing economic milestones and partisan divisions

On Christmas Eve, President Donald Trump combined traditional holiday gestures with a politically charged social media message. While sharing lighthea...

Dec 24, 2025 Finance

Nvidia Seals $20.6 Billion Deal for Groq Assets as CEO and Team Transition to Rival Chip Maker

Groq to maintain independence while integrating technology with Nvidia to accelerate AI inference capabilities

Nvidia Corp. has entered into a significant agreement to acquire assets from AI chipmaker Groq in a transaction reportedly valued at $20.6 billion in ...

Mastering Sector Rotation: A Practical Guide to Diversifying Stock Trading Strategies by Market Cycles
Dec 24, 2025 Education

Mastering Sector Rotation: A Practical Guide to Diversifying Stock Trading Strategies by Market Cycles

For beginner and intermediate traders seeking to enhance portfolio resilience and timing by understanding sector rotation dynamics

Sector rotation is the practice of moving investments between different industry sectors to align with economic cycles and market trends. This guide e...

Understanding and Trading Stock Market Seasonality: A Practical Guide for Beginner and Intermediate Traders
Dec 24, 2025 Education

Understanding and Trading Stock Market Seasonality: A Practical Guide for Beginner and Intermediate Traders

For beginner and intermediate traders looking to leverage recurring seasonal patterns in stock markets to improve timing and risk management

Seasonality refers to predictable patterns or trends in stock prices and market behavior based on time of year, month, or even day. This comprehensive...

Leveraging Earnings Reports for Smarter Stock Trading Decisions
Dec 24, 2025 Education

Leveraging Earnings Reports for Smarter Stock Trading Decisions

A practical guide for beginner and intermediate traders to analyze quarterly earnings reports and use them effectively in trading strategies

Earnings reports offer a critical peek into a company’s financial health and future prospects, yet many traders struggle to interpret their numbers ...

Using Moving Averages Effectively in Stock Trading: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Traders
Dec 24, 2025 Education

Using Moving Averages Effectively in Stock Trading: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Traders

Learn how to apply moving averages to identify trends, generate trade signals, and improve your timing in stock trading

Moving averages are among the simplest and most widely-used technical analysis tools for identifying trends and guiding trading decisions. This compre...

Dec 24, 2025 Trade Ideas

Upgrade Shoals (SHLS) — Play the Solar Rebound and Energy-Storage Tailwind

Q3 strength, improving cash flow and exposure to renewables warrants a tactical long with defined risk controls

Shoals Technologies' quarterly results show accelerating revenue (Q3 2025 revenue +22.6% sequential, +33% year-over-year) and positive operating cash ...

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