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Mike O'Rourke

Mike O'Rourke

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Michael (Mike)
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Mike O’Rourke is Chief Market Strategist at Jones Trading. In this role, he leads the firm's market intelligence efforts and advises institutional investors on market developments. His primary focus is identifying short-term catalysts that drive daily trading activity. O’Rourke has over 17 years of experience in the financial markets, both on the buy and sell-side. His work has been cited in several publications, including Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, and Business Week. He also appears regularly on Bloomberg Television, CNBC, and the Fox Business Network.

Professional Experience

  • O'Rourke began his career in 1995 as a proprietary trader at the Spear, Leeds & Kellogg division of Goldman Sachs.
  • He gained industry recognition as a NASDAQ Market Maker for SLK.
  • He publishes The Closing Print, a daily brief that contains in-depth close-of-market analysis.
  • He holds the Chartered Market Technician designation.
  • He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.