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Editor, Trader's Advantage

Jon Markman is the editor of Trader's Advantage, a daily trading service that leverages his unique swing trading principles and aims to capture profits of 15% to 40% -- and often as much as 100% to 200% -- in less than 90 days. By combining technical analysis with underlying fundamentals, Jon recommends beaten down stocks on the brink of reversal and powerful momentum stocks breaking out to new highs.

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Trade of the Day: Allstate (ALL)

Apr. 24, 2013, 5:42 am EDT – Insurance stocks are ticking steadily up, and this one is no exception. More

The Rise and Stall of Apple (AAPL)

Apr. 23, 2013, 9:39 am EDT – Apple (AAPL) better be able to pull an iRabbit out of its hat with the earnings announcement today if it doesn't want to go the way of Dell (DELL). More

Trade of the Day: Novartis (NVS)

Apr. 16, 2013, 9:02 am EDT – This pharmaceutical stock has a history of holding steady in the storm. If selling continues today, it could make for an attractive entry. More

Large Techs Falter While Innovators Soar

Apr. 12, 2013, 10:51 am EDT – The smart money is reallocating funds from tech to faster-growing companies with more unique products. More

What North Korea’s Threats Mean for Traders

Apr. 9, 2013, 9:08 am EDT – North Korea's rhetoric is ratcheting up, and any action on their part could shake up the market's currency complacency. More

Trade of the Day: Boeing (BA)

Apr. 8, 2013, 6:25 am EDT – Historically, April has been a strong month for this airline stock, and I'm seeing a double top pattern emerge. More

Trade of the Day: Eli Lilly (LLY)

Apr. 3, 2013, 6:57 am EDT – April has a history of being a strong month, though it's not a guarantee. Here's a pharmaceutical stock that should benefit no matter how the month turns out. More

Where to Turn When the Dollar is Strong

Apr. 2, 2013, 11:55 am EDT – Tensions in the Eurozone and Asia have increased demand for the U.S. dollar--but that's usually not a good sign for U.S. stocks. I'll explain which sectors to favor and which to avoid. More

3 Kinds of Stock to Make Hay While the Sun Shines

Mar. 29, 2013, 9:07 am EDT – As we've learned, it doesn't take a strong economy to make a strong market. I recommend taking advantage of three particular types of stocks as long as the market continues to be strong. More

Trade of the Day: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)

Mar. 26, 2013, 6:45 am EDT – This casino stock actually isn't a gamble--it has a history of doing well this time of year, and just broke through an important resistance level. More