Stock Market Today: S&P Fades to 7,650 as PCE Cools Sep 30

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET · MTC Market Close The stock market today got the news it wanted and sold it anyway. August PCE came in cool across the board, headline at 3.4% versus 3.7% expected and core at 3.0% versus 3.3%, the 10-year backed off its 2007 high to 5.23%, and […]
Win Rate vs Reward-to-Risk: What Actually Matters

Win rate and reward-to-risk only matter together as expectancy. Learn why a 3:1 ratio lets you win just 25% and still profit.
Stock Market Today: Yields Hit 5.28% as PCE Inflation Looms

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 8:45 AM ET · MTC Market Intelligence The stock market today is steady, but only because everyone is standing still ahead of the one number that matters. Tuesday the tape leaked again — the Dow slipped 131.59 points, or 0.26%, to 51,349.92, the S&P 500 eased 0.17% to 7,670.84, and […]
How to Read Stock Charts for Beginners: A Plain-English Guide

How to read stock charts for beginners — axes, timeframes, candles, and volume explained simply, so you can read any chart before adding indicators.