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
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
As the S&P 500 and technology sector push higher, select stocks are showing early signs of new uptrends. Dave Keller, CMT, highlights TTWO, RNG, and CRWD, three charts with improving momentum and key breakout levels that could confirm further upside in May.... 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
Is a primary bear market developing in gold? Martin Pring analyzes the charts of spot Gold and Silver and shows two indicators that are pointing to a possible reversal.... READ MORE
Are U.S.-traded Gulf ETFs positioned to benefit from a potential cooling off in Middle East tensions? Martin Pring analyzes the charts of these ETFs and shares some surprising findings.... 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
With cybersecurity becoming ever more important to daily life -- trading being no exception -- Gatis starts off a three-part series on the topic by looking at the big picture.... READ MORE
Despite Thursday's selloff, stocks remain bullish. Consumer sentiment, oil prices, and Friday's jobs report will test the market's risk-on momentum.... READ MORE
A broadening rally can tempt investors into buying stocks that are already overstretched. Here's how you can safely identify the next market leaders and apply a risk-defined options strategy with a favorable risk-to-reward ratio. ... READ MORE
With many semiconductor names extended, Tom Bowley breaks down where money is rotating next and the key areas showing fresh strength right now.... READ MORE
Joe Rabil explains how to identify stocks showing new relative strength as they shift from weak to strong. He highlights key setups and reviews market conditions, including sentiment, volatility, and trend.... READ MORE
As the S&P 500 and technology sector push higher, select stocks are showing early signs of new uptrends. Dave Keller, CMT, highlights TTWO, RNG, and CRWD, three charts with improving momentum and key breakout levels that could confirm further upside in May.... READ MORE
Large-cap tech continues to drive the S&P 500 higher, but, beneath the surface, market leadership is narrowing. Frank Cappelleri breaks down where money may be rotating next and which sectors are starting to set up.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You want to achieve brilliance? Answers aren’t the best measure. But generating great questions is, at least according to ancient wisdom. This distinction is especially relevant when you’re working with an AI-driven chatbot. The difference between getting the “same old, same old” and actually... READ MORE
European stocks are showing signs of improving technicals. A price gap, possible bull flag, rising 200-day moving average, and an RSI that's holding ground all point to potential bullish action.... READ MORE
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted record closes as chip stocks surged. See why broadening market strength and Bitcoin's rally point to bullish momentum.... 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
Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on US sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs. ... READ MORE
Dave highlights 10 charts showing new highs and strong trends heading into May 2026, including leaders like CRWD, WDC, and JBL, along with early breakouts and sector strength to watch.... READ MORE
With inflationary pressures still in play, how should investors position their portfolios heading into mid-year? Keep an eye on this key market-based barometer and sector. ... READ MORE
Milan Vaishnav examines the state of the Indian markets and what the next week holds, presenting his advice on how to approach the market and what the charts are saying.... READ MORE
It was a strong week for the stock market with the Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) closing above 25,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 ($SPX) and S&P 600 Small Cap Index ($SML) also notched record closing highs. A lot of that strength came from big... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle illustrates how earnings are driving this market, where leadership is emerging, and what’s working right now.... READ MORE
The S&P 500 and key stocks gapped to new highs, but follow-through will determine the trend. Dave Keller, CMT, explains “gap and run” versus “gap and fail” patterns, using recent moves in Oracle, Alphabet, and Apple to assess whether bullish momentum can continue.... READ MORE
Five of the Mag 7 stocks reported earnings and sent the broader market higher. One stock among the five stood out. Mary Ellen analyzes the stock and shows why it has potential to move higher.... READ MORE
Arthur Hill presents a simple strategy for identifying long-term uptrends and short-term breakouts after corrections, using two important indicators.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… We already covered Market Summary basics in a previous article. So, in this installment, we’re going to talk about creating an ecosystem—wiring together all of the parts to make an even more powerful and customizable tool for your workflow. We can also make this... READ MORE
The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and the S&P 600 closed at new highs despite inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. What's driving this rally? Find out here.... READ MORE
The S&P 500 is pushing to new highs with RSI near 70, signaling strong momentum. Dave Keller, CMT, explains why overbought conditions can confirm an uptrend, how divergences warn of weakness, and what signals would indicate the current bullish phase is ending.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Many traders who think they have a charting problem actually have more of an attention problem, or even a timing problem. You can have the best chart and indicator setup, but if you still have to check your charts intermittently, you’re operating on a delay.... READ MORE
Joe Rabil explains how he measures the strength in SPX, digs into volatility, and examines some viewer-requested symbols.... READ MORE
The AI narrative is shifting. With semiconductor stocks facing a downside correction, here are the two cheapest semiconductor stocks to buy put options on now.... READ MORE
Despite rising gas prices, earnings reports from Visa and Starbucks suggest the consumer is still resilient. Will the weakness in the Consumer Discretionary sector change the narrative? Find out here.... READ MORE
Follow along as David Keller breaks down one of his favorite technical indicators, the RSI. Dave explains what overbought and oversold really mean and how to best understand what RSI readings mean.... READ MORE
Is a primary bear market developing in gold? Martin Pring analyzes the charts of spot Gold and Silver and shows two indicators that are pointing to a possible reversal.... READ MORE
Semiconductors are at extreme overbought levels. However, there may be macro risks lurking beneath the surface. Mike Zaccardi explains what to know before you chase this industry group.... READ MORE
Technology is back in the top 5. Which other sectors made it to the top? Find out in this week's update on US sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… When you buy a home, you don’t just look at the price and the staged pictures. You check everything from the neighborhood down to the foundation. Yet even though you wouldn’t evaluate a house from just one angle, traders often do exactly that with... READ MORE
Join Mary Ellen McGonagle as she breaks down a strong market rally hitting new highs, along with the warning signs emerging. Discover what’s changing and learn what to watch next.... READ MORE