A vertical leap from Russell 2000 as shown from this 5-min. chart.
If you look at yesterday's pattern, it's almost flat.
But today, due to some positive news, it skyrocketed.
If you anticipated the good news and bought early in the open, you can make a nice paycheck today.
Trading is about timing, watching, sitting, anticipating, persevering, observing, and locating the right "thing" (entry and exit).