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Chart Patterns Explained: Triangles, Head & Shoulders, and More for Beginners

The GAR Desk | Oct 4, 2025Chart patterns are like shapes that price makes on a chart. Learn beginner-friendly patterns like triangles, head & shoulders, double tops, and flags.

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Basic Trading Terminology: Bid/Ask, Options, Futures, and Forex Explained

The GAR Desk | Sep 26, 2025Confused by trading jargon? Learn the basics of bid/ask, calls and puts, futures, forex, and more in this simple beginner-friendly guide.

Marijuana Stocks Surge as Trump Considers Reclassifying Cannabis to Schedule III

The GAR Desk | Dec 12, 2025Marijuana stocks jumped sharply after reports that President Trump is considering reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, a move that could significantly reduce federal restrictions and reshape the U.S. cannabis industry.

Breakout and Price Action Strategies Explained: Beginner’s Guide

The GAR Desk | Oct 4, 2025Breakouts and price action are simple yet powerful strategies. Learn how to trade breakouts with volume confirmation and master price action basics.

Options Trading for Beginners: Inside the GAR Capital Options Course

The GAR Desk | Dec 7, 2025A simple, beginner-friendly preview of the GAR Capital Options Course—built to teach options trading foundations, risk management, and how we at GAR analyze trades.

Trend Following Explained: Beginner’s Guide to Breakouts, Breakdowns, and Riding Market Trends

The GAR Desk | Oct 4, 2025Trend following means riding the wave instead of fighting it. Learn how to spot breakouts, breakdowns, and confirm moves with volume like a pro.

Cyber Sunday–Monday Deal: Lifetime Legacy vs. Masterclass — What’s Included & Which One to Choose

The GAR Desk | Nov 30, 2025The Cyber Sunday–Monday extension of our Black Friday sale highlights our two top-tier programs — the Lifetime Legacy Membership and the Masterclass with Carlos G. Here's exactly what each one includes and how they differ so you can choose the right path.

Support and Resistance: Beginner’s Guide to Reading Key Price Levels

The GAR Desk | Oct 4, 2025Support and resistance are the foundation of chart reading. Learn how to spot floors and ceilings in price action and use them in your trading.

Reading Candlestick Charts: Beginner’s Guide to Doji, Shooting Stars, and Price Patterns

The GAR Desk | Oct 4, 2025Learn how to read candlesticks, wicks, and bars. This beginner-friendly guide explains patterns like doji, hammer, and shooting star in simple terms.

2026 Market Outlook Preview: Inflation, Deflation, and the Scenario Playbook for Investors

The GAR Desk | Nov 18, 2025A forward-looking breakdown of the key forces that could shape 2026—whether inflation or deflation takes the lead—and how each scenario impacts sector leadership, positioning, and portfolio strategy.

Risk Management and Position Sizing: A Beginner’s Guide to Protecting Your Money

The GAR Desk | Sep 26, 2025New traders often focus only on profits, but survival is key. Learn simple risk management and position sizing rules to protect your account.

Order Types Explained: Market, Limit, Stop, and Trailing Stops for Beginners

The GAR Desk | Sep 26, 2025New to trading? Learn the difference between market, limit, stop, and trailing stop orders in this beginner-friendly guide with simple examples.

Weekly Options Trading Recap: Wins, Losses, and Key Takeaways (Nov 9–14, 2025)

The GAR Desk | Nov 16, 2025This week’s trading recap highlights a 60% win rate across five options trades, despite tech volatility dragging down overall P/L. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what traders should keep in mind heading into next week.

Trading vs. Investing: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Difference

The GAR Desk | Sep 26, 2025Trading and investing both involve the stock market, but they have very different goals, timelines, and mindsets. This beginner-friendly guide explains the basics in simple terms so you can understand which path fits you best.

Amazon and Apple Both Beat Earnings — Here’s What Traders Should Focus On

The GAR Desk | Oct 31, 2025Amazon posted strong revenue growth and raised guidance thanks to AWS momentum, while Apple reported steady gains in both hardware and services.

Meta, Google, and Microsoft Crush Q3 2025 Earnings — Big Tech’s AI Bets Pay Off

The GAR Desk | Oct 30, 2025Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft all delivered stronger-than-expected earnings for Q3 2025, fueled by surging ad demand, cloud growth, and massive AI investment. Despite higher costs, Big Tech continues to dominate the market and shape the next wave of innovation.