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Rick’s Trading Blog: June 18, 2026

Current Outlook: Bullish 🟢 Price, T-Line Trendicator

By Rick Saddler, Hit and Run Candlesticks

Good morning, traders!

Market Overview: Green Futures & Looking Through the Noise

Deals are getting signed, energy is holding in the $70 range, Kevin Warsh has spoken, and this morning the futures are green. We could be right back on track for the SPY reaching 800.

Today is the final trading day of the week since tomorrow is a holiday, and we also have options expiration today. Because of that, let’s toss a little caution out there.

Sometimes the market has a way of looking right through the noise. While that noise can cause a temporary temper tantrum, the market ultimately looks down the road and focuses on the bigger picture. I think that’s exactly what we’ve got going on here—the market is seeing the bullish side as life goes on.

Market Setup & Technical Check

The trend remains completely intact:

Price is above the T-Line (8-EMA)
The T-Line is above the Trendicator (17-EMA)
The Trendicator is green

This is the exact setup we use for our Road to Wealth trend, and it works flawlessly. It’s simple, highly visual, and easy to read. Everyone should consider having this setup on their charts because it strictly helps you stay and trade within the trend—one of the cardinal rules of trading.

Today’s Focus: Long Weekends & Options Expiration

Our focus today is not to carry too many positions over a three-day weekend.

Keeping in mind that today is options expiration, it’s a good day to go a little lighter on the old mouse pad. It might also be a great day to focus on a few quick day trades instead of holding overnight risk.

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The Bottom Line

Options expiration can always bring an extra dose of volatility into the market. It may or may not affect your specific positions, but you simply need to be prepared.

Furthermore, a three-day weekend always introduces headline risk. It leaves a lot of empty calendar time for geopolitical issues—like the ongoing situation with Iran—to flare up, which is likely to happen before it’s all over anyway. (Aren’t I just the positive one?)

Your homework for today: Always keep your ultimate goals in mind. Focus on the specific profit targets required for each trade to meet your goals over the next 12 months successfully.

Trade smart today!

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