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Stocks Steady, Small Caps Lead, Gold Surges: What the Charts Are Really Saying?

The S&P 500 holds its uptrend as small caps lead and gold surges. Here’s what the charts say about market direction and risk. ...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Look Better… Until You See This Breakdown!

Stocks Look Better… Until You See This Breakdown!

Stocks are trying to stabilize, but the charts tell a more complicated story. Julius de Kempenaer explains why recent technical damage could still limit upside, along with where strength is quietly building instead....   READ MORE 

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Ignore the Headlines — This Is Where the Money Is Going!

Ignore the Headlines — This Is Where the Money Is Going!

Markets were mixed last week, but Tom Bowley explains why the real story isn’t in the headlines. He breaks down where money is rotating right now — and why those early-January signals matter more than index levels....   READ MORE 

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Market Risk Is Rising — But These Stocks Look Better on Pullbacks

Market Risk Is Rising — But These Stocks Look Better on Pullbacks

Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research explains why a pullback could create better stock opportunities, even as overall market risk rises. From there, he reviews SPY conditions, volatility, sentiment, and recent symbol requests....   READ MORE 

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Delta is Winning the "K-Shaped" Recovery

With solid fundamentals and an attractive technical entry, Delta Air Lines Inc stock is a candidate for a bull put vertical spread. Find out how you can quickly implement this options strategy....   READ MORE 

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Market Rotation: Is "Sell America 2.0" Just Another Leadership Shift?

Rising interest rates and weakening tech are reshaping stock market leadership. Learn how market rotation works and what "Sell America 2.0" means for investors. ...   READ MORE 

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RSI Signals Most Traders Misread — Overbought Levels & Divergences That Matter

RSI Signals Most Traders Misread — Overbought Levels & Divergences That Matter

Dave Keller breaks down RSI signals that many traders misread, including overbought conditions and bearish divergences. Using real chart examples, he explains which RSI signals actually matter as momentum shifts....   READ MORE 

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The Final Diversification Frontier in Focus as Macro Jitters Front & Center

Microcaps, small-caps, commodities, and cyclicals are showing leadership, with Real Estate emerging as a strong sector performer. Here's an analysis of the shifts that are taking place in the stock market....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Flat Close, Tight Range – Nifty Needs a Catalyst for Fresh Trend

Week Ahead: Flat Close, Tight Range – Nifty Needs a Catalyst for Fresh Trend

With Nifty still in a defined consolidation zone below its recent high, it appears the market is awaiting a decisive catalyst. What would it take for a fresh breakout?...   READ MORE 

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A Low-Stress Way to Monitor New Market Leadership

Is the market starting to open up beyond the usual suspects? Participation in a market rally is healthy, and lately we’ve been seeing more than just a handful of large-cap growth stocks doing the heavy lifting. This is encouraging, especially if you want to protect your capital while looking...   READ MORE 

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Defensive Strength: Three Consumer Staples Charts Leading the Market

As growth sectors lagged, Consumer Staples emerged as a rare pocket of strength. Dave Keller, CMT, highlights three standout charts—Costco, Philip Morris, and Dollar Tree—showing bullish technical setups that prove strong trends can appear in any sector....   READ MORE 

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Technology’s Sideways Market Is Hiding a Big Shift

The Technology sector has been range-bound and is undergoing some internal shifts beneath the surface. Find out what these shifts are and how you can capitalize on these moves....   READ MORE 

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Market Leadership Is Narrowing — What’s Still Working?

Market Leadership Is Narrowing — What’s Still Working?

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how market leadership is narrowing as more areas lose strength. She highlights the sectors and stocks that are working and the signals investors should be watching in an increasingly selective market....   READ MORE 

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Broadening Trade Benefits Small-Caps and Non-Tech, But Don't Count XLK Out Just Yet

The bull market is seeing broader participation with industry groups such as Home Construction, Retail, and Regional Bank stocks breaking out. Here's an analysis of the various sectors and industry groups that are showing strength, plus a stock you may want to consider....   READ MORE 

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Market Strength is Spreading, Just Not Where You Might Expect

Market Strength is Spreading, Just Not Where You Might Expect

The S&P 500 consolidates while market breadth improves. Small caps, semiconductors, and the S&P 500 Equal-Weight Index highlight a broader rally....   READ MORE 

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What Staples, Silver, and Semis Are Telling Us Now

XLP posts its largest 5-day gain since COVID, Silver surges 21% in four days, and sector divergence offers important market clues....   READ MORE 

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Is History Repeating Itself? These Signals Are Concerning

Is History Repeating Itself? These Signals Are Concerning

Major indices remain near record levels as key market relationships begin to resemble conditions that can come before market tops. Tom Bowley breaks down the signals Wall Street is sending beneath the surface and explains why this familiar setup deserves close attention....   READ MORE 

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Find the Best Options Trades Without Wasting Hours!

Find the Best Options Trades Without Wasting Hours!

Tony Zhang explains how to find the best-yielding options strategies with StockCharts’ OptionsPlay Strategy Center. Learn how to rank cover calls, cash-secured puts, and spreads in real time to trade more efficiently and with greater confidence....   READ MORE 

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10-Year Yield at a Critical Juncture — What Happens Next?

10-Year Yield at a Critical Juncture — What Happens Next?

Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research breaks down why the 10-year yield is at a critical juncture after months of quiet trading, along with what that might signal. He also reviews SPY market conditions, gold, silver, and recent stock requests....   READ MORE 

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Commodities Moving the Chains in Early 2026

Point & Figure charts are showing a breakout in broad commodities with a price target that suggests commodities have room to run. Here's a deep dive into the technical chart patterns that could support the run in commodities....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: The Untapped Edge Hiding in Your Moving Averages

StockCharts Insider: The Untapped Edge Hiding in Your Moving Averages

Before We Dive In… Markets don’t always trend. They coil, surge, and then launch in one direction or another. The trick is being able to spot each phase and to use that information to act. A lone moving average can hint at direction, but it won’t tell you...   READ MORE 

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Mixed Signals to Start the Year: Is Stock Market Leadership Changing?

Early price action shows mixed signals as Financials weaken, tech stalls, and oil, the dollar, and Bitcoin show signs of changing trends....   READ MORE 

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Three Breadth Signals Confirming the Market’s Bullish Trend

Market breadth has improved dramatically as the S&P 500 pushes to new highs. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews three key breadth indicators—including advance-decline lines, new highs vs. lows, and stocks above key moving averages—to assess whether this bullish trend remains intact....   READ MORE 

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5 Breadth Signals Powering the 2026 Breakout and What Would Break It

5 Breadth Signals Powering the 2026 Breakout and What Would Break It

David Keller breaks down five key breadth signals confirming the market’s 2026 breakout. At the same time, he also examines what each indicator could do that would signal weakening participation and a potential breakdown....   READ MORE 

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Is the US Market Losing its Edge Relative to Global Equities?

Are the U.S. markets showing signs of running out of steam? Martin Pring analyzes the relative strength of U.S. indexes with respect to non-U.S. indexes. Another group that could gain momentum is small-caps. Here's what you should be watching. ...   READ MORE 

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Markets Look Past DC Drama as Bank Earnings and Charts Take Center Stage

Earnings season kicks off this week with big banks reporting. Follow the price action and market-based indicators in these charts to get clear clues rather than media headlines....   READ MORE 

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Nifty at a Crossroads; Awaits Clarity from Global Triggers

Nifty at a Crossroads; Awaits Clarity from Global Triggers

The Nifty was the only major global equity index to end the week in the red amid US tariff uncertainty. Is it vulnerable to further pressure?...   READ MORE 

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Record Highs to Start the Year — and the Rally Is Broadening

Broad participation + sector rotation + earnings season = a market worth watching. We’re wrapping up the first full trading week of the year on a high note, as the market is giving investors something to smile about. We may not have gotten a Santa Claus Rally, but what we did get...   READ MORE 

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How Government Policy Is Driving the Stock Market in 2026

Government policy decisions are moving industry groups as the focus shifts to energy security, housing affordability, and manufacturing. Find out which stocks are showing breakout potential....   READ MORE 

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The Market Is Shifting — What You Should Be Watching Now

The Market Is Shifting — What You Should Be Watching Now

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how market participation and sector movement are shifting early in the year, highlighting key signals investors should be watching as leadership rotates beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

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New Scan Filters — A Faster Way to Find the Right Stocks!

New Scan Filters — A Faster Way to Find the Right Stocks!

Grayson Roze introduces new filtering tools for the Sample Scan Library that make scanning faster and more focused. See how this update can help you narrow results and find stronger stock ideas with less effort....   READ MORE 

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The State of the Market: Trend, Breadth & Leadership, Plus a Trend-Momentum Strategy

The S&P 500 is in a clear uptrend with strong breadth, and three sectors leading the trend are Finance, Health Care, and Industrials. Arthur Hills shows you how to use a top-down approach to identify oversold stocks within uptrends....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: How to Spot a Stock That’s Wound Tight and Ready to Break (Part 2 - TTM Squeeze)

StockCharts Insider: How to Spot a Stock That’s Wound Tight and Ready to Break (Part 2 - TTM Squeeze)

Before We Dive In… Every strong move begins with tension, a buildup of energy (sometimes hidden) before the next move. While most traders only notice the explosion, those who pay close attention to volatility are generally able to anticipate the big move before it happens. We covered this in part...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market’s Moving, But It’s Tapping the Brakes

The S&P 500 is edging higher but lacks conviction. Here are the key support levels, catalysts, and leadership shifts to watch as 2026 begins....   READ MORE 

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The Market is Up, But the Warning Signs Are Adding Up!

The Market is Up, But the Warning Signs Are Adding Up!

Markets opened 2026 with solid gains, but Tom Bowley explains why several warning signs beneath the surface deserve attention. He breaks down leadership trends and intermarket relationships that are failing to confirm the rally, highlighting what traders should keep their eyes on....   READ MORE 

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Momentum Is Building — These Stocks Stand Out!

Momentum Is Building — These Stocks Stand Out!

Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research breaks down a momentum shift, highlighting stocks beginning to stand out based on trend, momentum, and relative strength. He also reviews SPY market conditions, including volatility, sentiment, and multi-timeframe trend analysis....   READ MORE 

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Financials, Semiconductors, and Bitcoin Are Moving: Here’s Why

Financials, Semiconductors, and Bitcoin Are Moving: Here’s Why

Frank Cappelleri breaks down why financials and semiconductors are showing strength and how Bitcoin is attempting to regain momentum early in 2026. Failed breakdowns, bullish patterns, and key levels are shaping what happens next in the market....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: How To Spot a Stock That’s Wound Tight and Ready to Break (Part 1)

StockCharts Insider: How To Spot a Stock That’s Wound Tight and Ready to Break (Part 1)

Before We Dive In… Every trader knows that strong breakouts tend to make money as long as you’re on the right side of the move. The tricky part? Knowing when that breakout is likely to happen. What I’m about to give you is a framework for measuring volatility,...   READ MORE 

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Broadening, Broadening Everywhere in Early 2026: Record-High Mid-Caps

A shift is taking place in the stock market that investors shouldn't ignore. As leadership rotates beyond mega-cap stocks, mid-caps are breaking to record highs. What does this early-year price action indicate? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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Why Financials May Matter More Than Tech in Early 2026

As we head into 2026, signs of rotating market leadership are already emerging, and the Financial sector is starting to attract attention. In this video, David Keller, CMT, takes a deep dive into the Financial sector, the yield curve, and the shifting interest rate dynamics. Dave breaks down what the...   READ MORE