Ryan Mallory

Ryan Mallory

Ryan Mallory is the founder of the financial blog , where he provides traders with daily market plans, trading ideas and setups, along with a look at how he manages his own portfolio on a daily basis.

His articles have appeared on numerous financials blogs, and he has earned the reputation for being one of the most open and honest traders in his field.

On top writing for SharePlanner, he also manages his own hedge fund.

Ryan studied Political Science and Economics at the University of Central Florida and went on to attain his MBA as well.

Recent Articles

2 SharePlanner Reversal Indicators Signal a Red Flag

By Ryan Mallory

These 2 charts show the markets are in a precarious position, and we suggest you limit your bullish moves for the time being.

Swing-Trading Watch List: SPWR, PXD, NBL, FMER, HLX

By Ryan Mallory

Today's swing-trading list includes solar power company SunPower, and a number of other interesting plays.

New Catalyst Could Send Apple to $500

By Ryan Mallory

Apple is already a worldwide leader, but a little-publicized deal could be the catalyst that sends its shares to stunning new highs.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Selloff Likely to Continue

By Ryan Mallory

The S&P 500 Index and U.S. markets appear to be heading for further selling as bulls have slowed buying. Indicators suggest market top has formed.

Time to ‘Sell the News’ After Apple Earnings?

By Ryan Mallory

Strong earnings reports by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) may be priced into the market.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Sell Bolstered by Apple News

By Ryan Mallory

The S&P 500 Index is due for a sell off today with the news of the poor health of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs a signal the market is too high.

S&P 500 Could Climb From Early Lows

By Ryan Mallory

The S&P 500 Index is trading in a narrow band with upside support at 1278.

Profit Taking Likely in ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Today

By Ryan Mallory

The S&P 500 could see profit taking after the rally yesterday took it above resistance levels.

Take Profits if S&P 500 Rallies Strong Today

By Ryan Mallory

The S&P 500 could open strong today testing its recent highs.

Rally Possible if S&P 500 Tests Highs

By Ryan Mallory

The S&P 500 looks to rally today.

S&P 500 May Bump 10-Day Highs and Lows

By Ryan Mallory

Movement of the S&P 500 today is unclear as it could hit the 10-day moving averages on both the high and low side. Be prepared to buy on dips.

Take Profits if it Rallies Today

By Ryan Mallory

A strong rally today means its time to take profits.

Bullish Uptrend Remains

By Ryan Mallory

Consider adding SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD), Atmel Corp. (NASDAQ: ATML), and Genco Shipping & trading (NYSE: GNK).

Monday Solid, Tuesday Follow Through?

By Ryan Mallory

The market rally was impressive, especially in the S&P 500, but be prepared to take profits.

Rally Remains Healthy in these Slow Days

By Ryan Mallory

This slow week offers a time to take some profits if the market moves up with any strength, such as 10 points in the S&P 500.

Caution: Pullback Ahead

By Ryan Mallory

Traders should be on high alert for a possible change in the short-term trend.

Can the S&P Hold 1,227?

By Ryan Mallory

If the market can hold above the important 1,227 level, we should see a multi-day rally before getting another pullback.

Buy the Dips This Week

By Ryan Mallory

Investors may get a brief opportunity to jump in stocks at lower prices.

Rally Could Continue Into the New Year

By Ryan Mallory

The current market action looks similar to the two-month rally that began in September.

A Warning to the Bears

By Ryan Mallory

Be very careful of getting overly bearish in this market, as this rally could last for a while.

Don’t Trust the Early ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Action

By Ryan Mallory

We've learned that the large gaps at the open, whether up or down, cannot be trusted.

The 2 Most Important Numbers for Traders

By Ryan Mallory

The bears need a close below S&P 1,173; the bulls need a close above 1,200.

Wild ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Remains in Trading Range

By Ryan Mallory

Despite big price swings, the market continues to consolidate within a narrow range.

Go Long MENT, Short TIE

By Ryan Mallory

Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is trading near support; Titanium Metals Corporation (NYSE: TIE) breakdown in place.

Can the Bulls Break S&P 1,200?

By Ryan Mallory

A breakout above this level will change the sentiment of the market.

Go Long RAH, Short VPRT

By Ryan Mallory

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RAH) looks poised for another move higher; VistaPrint NV (NASDAQ: VPRT) is encountering heavy resistance.

Watch S&P 1,173

By Ryan Mallory

A break below this level would establish a new downtrend.

Go Long CEL, Short DTV

By Ryan Mallory

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (NYSE: CEL) is ready for another leg up, while DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is encountering overhead resistance.

Beware Dead-Cat Bounce

By Ryan Mallory

It is typical to see these extreme bounces in the market before resumed selling.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Close to Putting in Lower Low

By Ryan Mallory

The 50-day moving average could offer some support should the market drop that far.

Go Long MCD, Short ADBE

By Ryan Mallory

McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) is a defensive stock to buy, while Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) will make a good stock to short if the trendline breaks.

Your Signal to Cash Out

By Ryan Mallory

If the S&P 500 closes below its 20-day moving average, then you may want to close out your long positions.

Will the Shorts Cash In?

By Ryan Mallory

After being burned numerous times by not taking profits after significant market sell-offs, the bears could be all too willing to do so today.

Traders Should Exercise Caution on Open

By Ryan Mallory

A lot of volatility in overnight futures trading should be an alarm to traders to be very careful heading into the open.

Get Ready for the Next Leg Up

By Ryan Mallory

Yesterday's pullback was more about profit-taking than anything else, providing a good opportunity to start adding long positions.

More Risk Than Reward in This ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½

By Ryan Mallory

The market is overextended and traders should wait for a better entry point.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Setting Up for a Short-term Pullback

By Ryan Mallory

Wait for the market to give back some gains before jumping into anything on the long side.

Brief Pullback Could Create Buying Opportunity

By Ryan Mallory

Traders should consider adding new long positions to their portfolios on any market weakness.

Breakout Signals Resumed Uptrend

By Ryan Mallory

The S&P 500 managed to close a point above the recent highs, allowing for it to break out of consolidation and resume the upward trend.

Go Long PCX, Short SLXP

By Ryan Mallory

Patriot Coal Corporation (NYSE: PCX) should soar while Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLXP) stumbles.

6 Must-See Stock Charts

By Ryan Mallory

These stocks have been on the front lines of this market rally, but is it time to go long or short?

19 Stocks Wall Street Wants to Own

By Ryan Mallory

Find out where the smart money is putting their capital to work.

15 Highest Paying Dividend Plays

By Ryan Mallory

You'll find that the stocks below are sporting some pretty nice dividends, but don't just dive into one of the stocks listed below without doing the necessary due diligence.

20 Stocks Headed for a Meltdown

By Ryan Mallory

These stocks are likely to break down before the overall market does.

11 Stocks Headed Up Even If the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Isn’t

By Ryan Mallory

These stocks trade on their own merits despite what the overall market is doing.