The stock market is clearly in defensive mode but QQQ is still holding up, and its long-term breadth still hasn't turned bearish. Arthur Hill's analysis identifies the key levels to watch.... READ MORE
With several event catalysts now within the 30-day VIX window, it's time to ask: Does the market have a volatility problem? Mike Zaccardi breaks down the charts and assesses the danger.... READ MORE
When high-flying stocks tumble, is it a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper decline? Dave Keller, CMT, uses Alaska Air as a case study to show how momentum divergences and moving averages can confirm a true bottom—then applies the framework to PLTR and COIN.... READ MORE
With Walmart's Q4 earnings on the horizon, Mike Zaccardi breaks down what makes WMT so critical this season and what's at stake for this year's leading sectors.... READ MORE
How weak is the US dollar looking? Martin Pring analyzes the US Dollar Index and shows us that the dollar may not be in as bad a position as many think.... READ MORE
Martin takes a look at some important signs that suggest the Real Estate sector has reached the end of a corrective period and could be poised for a major breakout.... READ MORE
Gold and silver prices have been volatile of late. Martin Pring does a deep dive into the charts of gold and silver and gives us his perspective on the price action in these metals.... READ MORE
Commodities remain strong, but the S&P 500 is facing pressure from weakening large-cap sectors. In this video, Julius de Kempenaer walks through asset classes, bond maturities, and sector rotation to explain why momentum is fading — and why 675 on SPY matters more than 700.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Ichimoku Cloud breakouts can be an incredibly effective way to jump into a trend but only if you follow the right steps when pulling the trigger. You can easily find these breakouts while fine-tuning your criteria using StockCharts’ Updated Scan Filters. However, if you simply focus... READ MORE
How weak is the US dollar looking? Martin Pring analyzes the US Dollar Index and shows us that the dollar may not be in as bad a position as many think.... READ MORE
Tony Zhang discusses a bullish counter-trend options setup for Amazon's stock. Here's how he found the trade and why he's seeing a high-conviction contrarian play.... READ MORE
RSI divergences can warn of potential major tops, but only if confirmed by breakdown signals. David Keller walks through DG, GOOGL, AT&T, and the S&P 500 to show what must happen before a divergence becomes actionable.... READ MORE
With several event catalysts now within the 30-day VIX window, it's time to ask: Does the market have a volatility problem? Mike Zaccardi breaks down the charts and assesses the danger.... READ MORE
When high-flying stocks tumble, is it a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper decline? Dave Keller, CMT, uses Alaska Air as a case study to show how momentum divergences and moving averages can confirm a true bottom—then applies the framework to PLTR and COIN.... READ MORE
Joe Rabil highlights improving sector strength and internal breadth, even as the broader market remains stuck in a range. He also reviews SPY conditions, volatility, sentiment, IWM relative strength, and select stock setups.... READ MORE
With Walmart's Q4 earnings on the horizon, Mike Zaccardi breaks down what makes WMT so critical this season and what's at stake for this year's leading sectors.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Ichimoku often gets dismissed for a number of reasons. Maybe it looks too complicated. Maybe it’s too slow. Not surprisingly, a lot of traders will fail with it when they go against its design and try to speed it up, "forcing" signals that... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on sector rotation ranking using Relative Rotation Graphs.... READ MORE
With India VIX rising sharply and the Nifty slipping below its 20-week moving average, what does this week hold for the Indian markets? Milan Vaishnav takes to the charts to analyze this question.... READ MORE
As the market experiences significant turbulence, Mary Ellen McGonagle talks ways to strategize beyond buy-and-hold. She also takes a look at EWJ in the wake of Japan's general election.... READ MORE
This week may have felt a little déjà vu as, once again, the stock market gave investors a short-lived scare. Thursday’s selloff had many investors wondering if something bigger was brewing, but afterwards, things seemed to stabilize. By Friday’s close, most major indexes managed to hold key support... READ MORE
A confirmed Hindenburg Omen signal and renewed rotation into defensive sectors are raising caution flags for US equities. While the S&P 500 remains in a neutral range, Dave Keller, CMT, highlights key support levels and breadth signals investors should monitor closely.... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how AI disruption fears are driving defensive rotation, along with how elevated short interest is fueling sharp short-covering bounces. She highlights what’s behind the volatility and what investors should watch for as positioning shifts intensify.... READ MORE
Industrials are starting to outperform the S&P 500; Tom Bowley analyzes the relative strength of the sector and the industry groups within.... READ MORE
The large-cap tech universe is struggling; Arthur Hill analyzes how the weakness is spreading into the broader market and other sectors. Meanwhile, investors are moving money into bonds and utilities.... READ MORE
The stock market is stalling at critical levels. Discover what the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and mrket breadth signals mean for investors.... READ MORE
Uncover the strongest stocks in any index using four powerful StockCharts tools! Grayson Roze shows how you can sort, filter, scan, and review index members efficiently across multiple timeframes for the best results.... READ MORE
Though the market remains range-bound, a growing split inside technology could decide the next move. Follow along as Tom Bowley breaks down the semiconductor breakout attempt, software weakness, and the key levels shaping this battle.... READ MORE
Emerging market ETFs like IEMG are outperforming the S&P 500. See what technical analysis and seasonality reveal about what's next.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… The Sector Drill-Down is a popular and incredibly useful tool for observing relative sector rankings at a glance. But the data itself doesn’t give you a workflow, let alone a strategy. While many traders glance at the rankings and click a few charts, hoping something... READ MORE
Joe Rabil highlights breakout setups that are forming and explains what to watch for in a quality breakout entry. He also takes a look at SPY market conditions, volatility, sentiment, and Bitcoin’s technical outlook.... READ MORE
Dave contrasts trend-following momentum strategies with value-oriented approaches focused on buying weakness, and explains how technical analysis uses leading and lagging signals.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs.... READ MORE
The S&P 500 keeps testing 7000, but follow-through has been elusive. Frank Cappelleri breaks down the breakout attempts, failed bearish signals, and internal strength that could determine who gives way first.... READ MORE
Tony Zhang shares his battle-tested trend following options strategy! Discover how the OptionsPlay Strategy Center automatically ranks call options, spreads, and credit trades to help you find the best risk-reward opportunities in minutes.... READ MORE
Cigna (CI) breaks out above $280 after a post-earnings selloff. In this article, Tony breaks down a compelling bullish options trade setup.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… The Chikou Span is arguably the most overlooked, most underestimated, and most underutilized part of the Ichimoku Cloud. At first glance, it doesn’t look like much. It simply takes today’s closing price and plots it 26 periods back. If you’re focused on what’... READ MORE
Market breadth is driving stocks as macro data returns. SCTR, BPI, and moving averages reveal where leadership is forming.... READ MORE
Martin takes a look at some important signs that suggest the Real Estate sector has reached the end of a corrective period and could be poised for a major breakout.... READ MORE
After a week of heightened volatility, the Nifty ended the week with gains and a positive broader trend. What will it take to reassert upside momentum -- or a correction?... READ MORE
This week’s market action is a reminder of why it’s important to tune out the noise and tune into the charts. Three straight down days are enough to make any investor a little uneasy. Headlines clog up your inbox, opinions pile up, and it feels like something terrible... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down why AI infrastructure continues to lead even as headline tech stocks struggle with earnings volatility. She highlights where capital is flowing under the surface and why long-term demand themes are holding up against short-term noise.... READ MORE
With tech companies making significant increases in their AI capex, investment patterns could shift. How do you position your portfolio around this shift? These two stocks are likely to benefit from the increased AI investment. ... READ MORE
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Dow Jones Transportation Average notched record closes, indicating that economic conditions are strong. Even the S&P 500 and XLK bounced off key support levels. Does this mean we're out of the woods? Find out here.... READ MORE
As volatility picks up, the S&P 500 sits in a crucial neutral zone. Dave Keller, CMT, uses probabilistic analysis to outline four possible paths for the index into late March—from a renewed bull run to a deeper correction—helping investors prepare for multiple outcomes.... READ MORE
Money is moving into stocks with relatively low volatility, most equal-weight sectors are up, and QQEW reversed its long-term uptrend. What does Arthur Hill make of this? Find out here.... READ MORE