The Nifty is range-bound, trading between clear support and resistance levels. A break above 23,500 could trigger a rebound, whereas a break below 23,000 could result in a further retracement.... READ MORE
Bull flag patterns are appearing across individual stocks and the S&P 500, but the pattern means little without confirmation. Dave Keller, CMT, explains how trendlines, moving averages, and RSI can help confirm a bullish breakout or warn that the setup is failing.... READ MORE
History sides with the bulls when the Fed starts hiking interest rates. Tom Bowley looks at past interest rate hikes and analyzes the S&P 500's price action.... READ MORE
The Mag 7 ETF is making waves as it breaks out of a bullish continuation pattern, with follow-through at the breakout and positive relative strength vs. the SPY. Arthur Hills analyzes and breaks down the chart.... READ MORE
Stocks often weaken before the economy shows signs of stress. Martin Pring evaluates the stocks/commodities and stocks/bonds intermarket relationships and shows how they can be used to identify turning points.... READ MORE
Double-Cycle momentum reversals are rare, but bearish signals serve as reliable warning signals ahead of time. Are we seeing the warning sign now? Martin Pring sheds light by analyzing the chart of the S&P 500.... READ MORE
Financial stocks have been trending higher, but a few cracks are starting to appear. Martin Pring analyzes the Financials sector and makes a case for why there's a chance of a correction.... READ MORE
Bull flag patterns are appearing across individual stocks and the S&P 500, but the pattern means little without confirmation. Dave Keller, CMT, explains how trendlines, moving averages, and RSI can help confirm a bullish breakout or warn that the setup is failing.... READ MORE
The stock market bounced around this week but managed to recover from Wednesday’s selloff. By Friday’s close, the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) had fought their way back into positive territory, with most of it coming in the final hour of trading. But the... READ MORE
History sides with the bulls when the Fed starts hiking interest rates. Tom Bowley looks at past interest rate hikes and analyzes the S&P 500's price action.... READ MORE
Investors need to not only find strong stocks but also know when the risk/reward equation has changed. Mary Ellen McGonagle discusses why this is an important part of the investing equation. ... READ MORE
In a week where biotech, semiconductors, and software defied expectations, Mary Ellen investigates what's causing them to go up.... READ MORE
The Mag 7 ETF is making waves as it breaks out of a bullish continuation pattern, with follow-through at the breakout and positive relative strength vs. the SPY. Arthur Hills analyzes and breaks down the chart.... READ MORE
Two credit spreads can carry the same risk and pay you very different amounts. Tony shows how to find and rank the best bear call and bull put spreads in under 60 seconds with StockCharts and OptionsPlay.... READ MORE
Post-Fed weakness puts stocks under pressure as Treasury yields, oil prices, and volatility rise. Here are the key SPY and QQQ levels to watch.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer uses Relative Rotation Graphs to break down asset classes, bonds, commodities, and all 11 sectors.... READ MORE
Breakout trading, pullback trading and reversion setups each fit different market conditions. Joe Rabil shows how recognizing the right setup can help avoid forcing the wrong trade.... READ MORE
As we head into a bearish seasonal stretch, the Mag 7 stocks are showing signs of strength. With strong relative strength and healthy-looking technical indicators, this group could lead the broader stock market higher.... READ MORE
Read along as Julius de Kemepenaer presents his weekly update on U.S. stock market sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs.... READ MORE
Stocks often weaken before the economy shows signs of stress. Martin Pring evaluates the stocks/commodities and stocks/bonds intermarket relationships and shows how they can be used to identify turning points.... READ MORE
With many AI-related stocks struggling in September, where can investors look for growth outside of the AI trade? Dave Keller analyzes which fundamental growth stories are actually supported by strong charts.... READ MORE
With AI uncertainty, September seasonality, and the FOMC decision on interest rates on deck this week, investors should be prepared for volatility. Here are the key levels to watch in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH). ... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… In the last article, we covered the Trend part of the DecisionPoint Market Scoreboard. The scoreboard has four segments, and they’re meant to be read together. But each segment is already technically rigorous. If you’re new to it, you might find yourself confused. So,... READ MORE
September is seasonally one of the weaker months for stocks, and so far, it’s giving investors plenty to chew on. * Interest rates * Crude oil prices * Learn to trade credit spreads Yields are up The much-awaited August inflation report is finally behind us, and the numbers helped calm the... READ MORE
Rising Treasury yields, persistent inflation, and weakening small caps put pressure on stocks. Here's what investors should watch next. ... READ MORE
The S&P 500 is close to its highs, but market breadth may be sending warning signals. Mary Ellen McGonagle analyzes the equal-weighted S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 Bullish Percent Index for signs of a potential rebound or warning.... READ MORE
The Hindenburg Omen has been firing repeatedly in 2026, creating a rare cluster of potential market top signals. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews similar periods in market history and explains why a confirmed break of S&P 500 support could validate this bearish warning.... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle explains what the S&P index is hiding, and the means she's using to build a watch list before Wednesday's Fed decision.... READ MORE
SPY remains in a long-term uptrend, led by strong leadership. Arthur Hill analyzes SPY's breadth to determine whether the ETF has a bullish or bearish bias. ... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You open your charts on a Monday morning, bad week behind you. And it turns out this one’s worse. Positions are under pressure, with one reversing badly. So you check the indicators. Trend says one thing; momentum says another. Volume’s no help this time.... READ MORE
Signs of September weakness in the stock market have surfaced. Retail, transports, and other cyclical and defensive asset classes are displaying warning signs. Here are the charts you need to watch closely.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on US sector rotation, using relative rotation graphs. The S&P 500's 0.23% gain was driven primarily by Energy, Technology, and Utilities.... READ MORE
September is generally a seasonally weak period for equities, but there are pockets of strength. These StockCharts tools will help you monitor the market's action and set up your investment game plan for the rest of the month and/or year. ... READ MORE
Dave Keller breaks down the three components behind the Hindenburg Omen, explains why he treats it more like a "tornado siren" than an outright sell signal, and looks back at previous signals to see what happened next.... READ MORE
It was a rough week to get a read on the stock market. One day, the major equity indexes were down; the next day, they erased those losses and pushed higher; and finally, they finished the week not far from where they started. Meanwhile, the bond market continues to command... READ MORE
Treasury yields are rising ahead of the September Fed meeting. Here's what the 10-year yield, momentum, and inflation data could mean for stocks.... READ MORE
The Nasdaq 100 has lost its leadership role as other areas of the market push higher. Dave Keller, CMT, outlines four possible QQQ scenarios into mid-October, from a return to all-time highs to a major risk-off decline, and identifies the signals that could confirm each path.... READ MORE
With AI at the forefront, cybersecurity will become even more important, and these three cybersecurity stocks could show potential. ... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down which four sectors are absorbing higher rates along with the semiconductor setups that got more interesting after Nvidia's Hugging Face acquisition.... READ MORE
Chasing a rally and holding on to a losing stock for too long are two major trading mistakes. How do you avoid making these mistakes? Tom Bowley shows you how to recognize a good setup using two stocks as examples. ... READ MORE
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF fell hard in July and has formed a corrective pattern. How can you take advantage of a bullish setup in SMH? Try using these two indicators to help identify the end of the corrective pattern.... READ MORE
Technology remains stuck in a consolidation phase, but some individual stocks are showing renewed strength. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews Microsoft, CrowdStrike, and Tyler Technologies, highlighting the bullish technical setups and key warning signs investors should watch.... READ MORE
Double-Cycle momentum reversals are rare, but bearish signals serve as reliable warning signals ahead of time. Are we seeing the warning sign now? Martin Pring sheds light by analyzing the chart of the S&P 500.... READ MORE
Joe Rabil shows how recognizing the right setup can help you avoid forcing the wrong trade.... READ MORE
Crude oil is breaking out and, with September being a seasonally strong month for the commodity, equities could feel some pressure. With bond prices falling and the U.S. dollar rising, investors should be prepared to take a defensive position.... READ MORE
Technology takes the lead this week, while Industrials show weakness. Julius de Kempenaer analyzes stock market sector performance using RRG charts.... READ MORE