Stock market leadership is broadening as falling yields and lower volatility bring new groups into this rally. Mary Ellen McGonagle shares where strength is emerging beyond AI and semiconductor stocks, and why healthcare, banks, retail, and other economically sensitive areas are starting to improve.... READ MORE
Stock market breadth is expanding. Mary Ellen McGonagle looks at three market breadth indicators, which are showing a healthy expansion.... READ MORE
Breadth in the S&P 500 and SPY is bullish, which means bullish outcomes are more likely than bearish ones. Arthur Hill analyzes market breadth in SPY and RSP and shows that the overall tone is bullish.... READ MORE
The Consumer Staples sector is quietly staging a rally in Q2. Investors should monitor the trends in XLP:SPY and the charts of Walmart and Costco. ... READ MORE
Martin Pring analyzes bond yields against CPI and international bond yields, and supports the thesis that a secular bull market is underway in U.S. Treasury yields. ... READ MORE
With rising oil prices, a higher CPI is likely in the pipeline. If this is the case, how far can the CPI rise? Martin Pring studies the relationship between commodity prices and the CPI and discusses the likely outcome.... READ MORE
Are bond prices in a new secular bear market? Martin Pring analyzes the relationship of bond prices to gold prices and the Dow Jones Transportation Index to determine the potential move in bond prices.... READ MORE
The end of the week is the perfect time to step back, assess your portfolio holdings, and get a read on the overall stock market sentiment. This week may have felt a bit uneventful. NVIDIA’s earnings failed to excite investors, consumer confidence came in weak, and there was still... READ MORE
Stock market breadth is expanding. Mary Ellen McGonagle looks at three market breadth indicators, which are showing a healthy expansion.... READ MORE
Breadth in the S&P 500 and SPY is bullish, which means bullish outcomes are more likely than bearish ones. Arthur Hill analyzes market breadth in SPY and RSP and shows that the overall tone is bullish.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Whether you trade for the short-term or long-term, the first thing you probably do every morning is check the headlines: CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business, or whatever suits you. We all do this, because markets react to information. And we don't want to be caught... READ MORE
Learn how StockCharts and OptionsPlay help traders find risk-defined opportunities like LUNR as market breadth expands into small caps and industrials.... READ MORE
AI and quantum stocks rally as oil prices slide and IPO buzz builds. See what falling yields, semiconductor strength, and geopolitical headlines could mean for the market. ... READ MORE
After weeks of relentless gains, the market finally pulled back—but Tom Bowley says it wasn’t random. He explains how options expiration, market maker positioning, and sentiment extremes helped trigger the reversal.... READ MORE
The Consumer Staples sector is quietly staging a rally in Q2. Investors should monitor the trends in XLP:SPY and the charts of Walmart and Costco. ... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Sectors show the market’s inner rumblings. Money flows in. Money pulls out. Pressure builds beneath the surface. Sectors, and the opportunities they present, are never static. Some opportunities are obvious. Others stay buried in the noise. Following sectors can give you an advantage; if you... READ MORE
Dave Keller explains how Ichimoku Cloud charts help traders identify bullish and bearish trend shifts using real examples from Ford, CrowdStrike, and the S&P 500. Learn how the cloud can act as dynamic support and resistance during major market moves.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer, creator of Relative Rotation Graphs, presents his weekly update on US sector rotation using RRG.... READ MORE
With Treasury yields rising, stocks getting wobbly, and commodities generally moving higher, now is a good time for investors to focus on intermarket analysis. These charts will help you get started.... READ MORE
Martin Pring analyzes bond yields against CPI and international bond yields, and supports the thesis that a secular bull market is underway in U.S. Treasury yields. ... READ MORE
The Nifty is still under pressure, with the 23,200–23,000 area an important support level and 24,300–24,500 a key resistance level. Milan shows how traders should approach the market this upcoming week.... READ MORE
Stocks sold off on Friday as Treasury yields climbed, oil prices moved higher, precious metals weakened, and the US dollar gained strength against major currencies. After what we saw earlier in the week, this was a sharp reversal. It almost felt like a delayed reaction to the inflation data we... READ MORE
Healthcare stocks are showing signs of strength as earnings improve, Medicare Advantage updates lift sentiment, and GLP-1 developments fuel growth in key industry names.... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle shares why this market rally is becoming more selective as inflation and rising yields pressure parts of the market. See which areas are still leading and what may matter most going forward.... READ MORE
Risk management should adapt to the chart’s trend phase. Dave Keller, CMT, compares Alphabet’s strong uptrend with Palantir’s sideways consolidation to explain how moving averages, support levels, and RSI can guide smarter stop loss and sell decisions.... READ MORE
Diversifying your portfolio is important and necessary. But it has to be done thoughtfully. Tom Bowley of EarningsBeats shows why it's important to regularly select leading stocks. ... READ MORE
Despite the strong move in Technology and Communication Services, Energy and Utilities have the highest percentage of stocks in uptrends. Arthur Hill analyzes these two sectors and shows that their bullish breadth may lead them higher.... READ MORE
AI stocks are driving the stock market higher, but rising yields, food prices, and weak market breadth could signal trouble beneath the surface of this bull rally.... READ MORE
Broadcom has broken to new all-time highs, but weakening momentum may signal a potential blowoff top. Dave Keller, CMT, explains how bearish momentum divergences can foreshadow major reversals, and what price and RSI signals could confirm AVGO’s next move.... READ MORE
Hot inflation reports, rising yields, and options expiration couldn’t slow semiconductors down. Tom Bowley breaks down the relentless strength in growth stocks and what Wall Street’s reaction may be signaling.... READ MORE
Big winning stocks often spend months building a base before momentum begins to accelerate. Joe Rabil highlights several stocks showing signs they may be preparing for a much bigger move.... READ MORE
Retail stocks are underperforming the S&P 500. Will this change when major retailers start reporting earnings next week? These charts will paint the full picture.... READ MORE
Are you worried that the stock market rally is getting stretched? See how you can use RKLB puts and the OptionsPlay Strategy Center to identify defined-risk pullback setups. ... READ MORE
Join David Keller as he explains how traders analyze price gaps.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer, creator of Relative Rotation Graphs, presents his weekly update on sector rotation using RRGs.... READ MORE
With rising oil prices, a higher CPI is likely in the pipeline. If this is the case, how far can the CPI rise? Martin Pring studies the relationship between commodity prices and the CPI and discusses the likely outcome.... READ MORE
Is the S&P 500's 8.1% year-to-date gain entering the week on shaky footing? This analysis of the S&P 500's performance relative to other asset groups suggests that some sub-indexes and global equities are strengthening.... READ MORE
Which industry groups are likely to take the lead when semiconductors take a breather? Tom Bowley looks more closely at the software industry and shows why it has potential.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… We’re in the early stages of an era defined by artificial intelligence (AI). And while people on the extreme polar ends might characterize AI as either panacea or doom, what we do know, on a more practical level, is that AI is an extraordinarily effective... READ MORE
When the stock market keeps grinding higher, it gets harder and harder to become bearish. Just look at how the market closed on Friday! * S&P 500 ($SPX): 7,398.93 (+0.84%) * Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ): 26,247.08 (+1.71%) * Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU): 49,609 (+0.... READ MORE
Technology stocks are once again dominating market performance, led by semiconductors and improving software charts. Dave Keller, CMT, uses breadth indicators, relative strength ratios, and sector ETFs to assess the sustainability of the 2026 tech rally and the warning signs to watch.... READ MORE
Stock market rally leaders are shifting as semiconductor stocks, tech stocks, software stocks, and AI stocks continue to drive market gains. Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down where leadership is emerging, what’s working now, and how earnings are shaping this market rally.... READ MORE
Investors are looking beyond AI and mega-cap tech as select retail and consumer stocks show strength. Here's where earnings momentum is broadening.... READ MORE
The stock market rally is becoming increasingly dependent on the technology sector. Follow along as Julius de Kempenaer uses Relative Rotation Graphs to break down weakening market breadth, sector rotation, and why this rally may be less healthy than it appears.... READ MORE
Stocks continue to surge with SPY, QQQ, and the Technology sector leading the market higher. Arthur Hill analyzes new highs in the S&P 500, bullish continuation pattern in RSP, and reversals in cybersecurity and cloud ETFs.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Many traders spend too much time flipping through charts to find the right setup. Sometimes, they’ll find something that looks good, while other times, they get a bunch of duds. But what if that process was backwards? Instead of searching for stocks, what if you... READ MORE