When it comes to trading, the main component is a catalyst. If there isn't a reason for the stock to move, there isn't a reason to trade it. That rule has saved us on more than one occasion. Some newbies fail because they trade anything that's running regardless of a catalyst. It's not a smart idea. So today we're going to run through some examples of hot catalysts with real-world examples. Up first is today's hottest runner … TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) |
There isn't a recent press release pushing this stock higher. That's what we see most common. It only takes a bit of sleuthing to uncover the reason for Wednesday's +120% spike. There's a possible railroad strike looming in December. And TOPS is a maritime shipping company. See the connection? Companies are worried that a rail strike could delay business operations and deliveries. As a result, they're looking for alternate shipping options. And TOPS is an obvious choice for traders looking to capitalize. There are a few other factors that make TOPS really attractive … - Loa float: 3.5 million shares
- High Volume: +16 million shares today
- Former runner
- Tradeable price action
But at the center of it all is a catalyst. That's the bedrock of a profitable stock spike. And there are two other catalysts to keep an eye on right now … |
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