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Practical writing on trade review, momentum scanning, discipline, and how to build an edge over time. New entries land here first.
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Weekly Momentum Watch: Small-Cap Setups for May 4 – May 8, 2026
AMD and Palantir earnings, the April jobs report, and lessons from last week's small-cap runners HTCO, AIOS, and CUE heading into May 4-8.
May 3, 20264 min read· weekly - № 03
Weekly Momentum Watch: Small-Cap Setups for April 27 – May 1, 2026
Last week's biggest small-cap runners, the catalysts on next week's calendar, and the macro context that could amplify or kill the setups.
April 26, 20264 min read· weekly - № 04
Post-PDT Buying Power: The New Intraday Margin Math
The PDT rule's $25K floor is gone, replaced by a real-time intraday margin standard under Rule 4210(d)(2). Here's how the new buying-power math actually works.
April 22, 202612 min read· regulation - № 05
The SEC Eliminates the PDT Rule: What Changes for Day Traders in 2026
On April 14, 2026 the SEC eliminated the Pattern Day Trader rule and the $25,000 minimum. Here's what changed, when it takes effect, and what it means for you.
April 14, 202611 min read· regulation - № 06
The Oil Shock That Controls Everything: How the 2026 Iran War Broke Inflation
The Iran war didn't just lift gasoline prices — it handed oil the keys to the entire macro narrative. Here's what traders need to understand now.
April 10, 20267 min read· oil - № 07
How to Scan Small-Cap Momentum Without Getting Destroyed
Small-cap momentum is one of the highest-opportunity strategies in intraday trading — and one of the most dangerous. Here's how to approach it with structure.
April 5, 20262 min read· scanning - № 08
Why Trade Review Is the Most Underrated Edge in Trading
Most traders spend their time hunting for better setups. The real edge is in reviewing the ones you already took.
April 1, 20262 min read· psychology