It looked like we might get a little excitement this week after Thursday’s price action, but that ultimately never materialized, and Friday turned out to be a quiet session. Even so, the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) eked out a small gain for the week.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on US sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs.... READ MORE
With the S&P 500 reaching new highs, should investors be concerned about the possibility of a top forming? Tom Bowley breaks down the monthly, weekly, and daily charts of the S&P 500. Find out if technical signals are pointing to more upside or downside.... READ MORE
Technology stocks are breaking out with improving breadth. Arthur Hill explores charts of technology ETFs, which are showing clear signs of breakouts that have potential to resume the bigger uptrend.... READ MORE
Does the bull market in commodities still have room to run? Martin Pring conducts an in-depth technical analysis of commodity indexes and commodity-sensitive currencies and shares his findings.... READ MORE
Is it time to buy semiconductor stocks? After taking a beating, this group is showing signs of life. This analysis of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF shows what you should focus on to determine if it'll be a short-term rally or a more sustained uptrend. ... READ MORE
While oil prices are cooling off, wheat, soybean, and corn prices may be getting ready to take off. Martin Pring analyzes the charts of the agricultural complex and shows you the price levels to monitor.... READ MORE
Big Tech may grab the headlines, but some of this rally’s strongest participation is showing up elsewhere. Mary Ellen McGonagle shows where the broader move is taking shape and what the charts are signaling now.... READ MORE
Gold and gold miners are showing renewed technical strength after months of weakness. Dave Keller, CMT, breaks down the emerging accumulation phase in GLD and GDX, then highlights the key breakout and resistance levels to watch for Agnico Eagle Mines.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on US sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs.... READ MORE
With the S&P 500 reaching new highs, should investors be concerned about the possibility of a top forming? Tom Bowley breaks down the monthly, weekly, and daily charts of the S&P 500. Find out if technical signals are pointing to more upside or downside.... READ MORE
Technology stocks are breaking out with improving breadth. Arthur Hill explores charts of technology ETFs, which are showing clear signs of breakouts that have potential to resume the bigger uptrend.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… StockCharts’ Screener is built for convenience and speed. Simple and straightforward. You’ve got a thesis. You stack indicators. Layers upon layers. You plug it in, results come in fast. You’re in discovery mode. But something’s missing. The presets don’t seem to match... READ MORE
Stocks close higher as inflation cools, market breadth strengthens, and volatility stays low. Here's what traders should watch next.... READ MORE
Tom Bowley reviews the latest S&P 500 and Nasdaq trends, then reveals the market risk that's keeping him up at night.... READ MORE
Tony Zhang explains how the Wheel Strategy can help long-term investors use options to buy stocks intelligently while generating repeatable income. Learn how the StockCharts + OptionsPlay workflow helps identify candidates, sell cash-secured puts, and manage covered calls.... READ MORE
Dave Keller explains why the recent breakout could mark the beginning of a new uptrend, as well as the one key level that still needs to be cleared before the move is fully confirmed.... READ MORE
The Financials sector has been up for 11 straight weeks. Will autumn volatility reverse the trend? Find out in this in-depth analysis of the sector.... READ MORE
The S&P 500 breakout remains intact, but Joe Rabil is finding some of the market’s best opportunities in strengthening sectors. See which areas stand out and what stock setups are catching his attention.... READ MORE
Does the bull market in commodities still have room to run? Martin Pring conducts an in-depth technical analysis of commodity indexes and commodity-sensitive currencies and shares his findings.... READ MORE
Gold has broken through downtrend resistance and posted its best weekly gain since January. Will it break through near-term resistance between $4500 and $4600?... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle highlights the technical signals, earnings-driven leadership, and sector rotation strengthening the market as new opportunities emerge.... READ MORE
This week, the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Dow Jones Industrials ($INDU) notched new closing highs, the Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) had its best week since April, gold moved higher, and volatility subsided. The bull market still has legs! This week’s update: * Sentiment measures * Where’s Crypto? Stocks popped... READ MORE
With the S&P 500 at highs, it's worth considering companies that generate a consistent income stream. Mary Ellen analyzes two stocks that have technical and fundamental strength.... READ MORE
Softer jobs data shifted Fed expectations, lifting stocks and gold. Here are the key technical levels and macro catalysts to watch ahead of CPI.... READ MORE
Frank Cappelleri explains the new bullish patterns now in play, why failed bearish setups mattered, and what could determine the market’s next move.... READ MORE
The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) went through a Bollinger Band Squeeze-thrust sequence for the second time in 12 months. What does it mean for GLD? Arthur Hill breaks it down for you.... READ MORE
While AI continues to dominate headlines, leadership is expanding into Materials, Industrials, and Energy. Dave Keller, CMT, explains how sector rotation fits the market cycle and highlights three stocks showing strong relative strength that could lead the next phase of the bull market.... READ MORE
Tom Bowley breaks down the latest S&P 500 and Nasdaq trends, explains why recent technical signals remain bullish, and highlights the sectors leading the market higher.... READ MORE
The market is breaking out, but this move looks different from previous rallies. Discover which sectors and stock setups are showing broad participation as the breakout continues.... READ MORE
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The S&P 500 is breaking out to new highs, global stocks are reaching new highs, and sector rotation is healthy. What should investors be watching next? Find out here.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on sector rotation for US stock market using Relative Rotation Graphs.... READ MORE
The Nasdaq breaks out as technology stocks lead a broad market rally. See the key levels in tech, oil, yields, and volatility that traders should watch next.... READ MORE
Where could the market’s next leaders come from? Dave Keller shares 10 charts that could help identify the strongest opportunities developing across growth stocks, recovery candidates, and fresh technical breakouts.... READ MORE
Is it time to buy semiconductor stocks? After taking a beating, this group is showing signs of life. This analysis of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF shows what you should focus on to determine if it'll be a short-term rally or a more sustained uptrend. ... READ MORE
August and September tend to be seasonally weak months; keep an eye on charts showing mixed technical signals. Risk management should be front and center for the next few months.... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle highlights where institutional money is flowing, what sectors are showing improving strength, and where to watch as another busy week of earnings unfolds.... READ MORE
What a week! One day, the major indexes look ready to slide lower; the next day, they reverse course and end the week on a positive note. This week’s update: * Wild stock market swings * Scanning for strong stocks * Level up your scanning skills If you’re a short-term... READ MORE
With market breadth improving, the S&P 500 has potential for an upside breakout. Arthur Hill analyzes market breadth indicators and shows why an upside breakout is possible in the SPY.... READ MORE
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The S&P 500 remains trapped in a trading range, but market breadth tells a more nuanced story. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews key breadth indicators to explain what's supporting the bull market, where warning signs remain, and what would confirm a more bullish outlook.... READ MORE
Money is rotating, but where is it going? Tom examines the areas holding up best as former leaders lose momentum. He also reviews key support levels, seasonal trends, recent and upcoming Magnificent Seven earnings, and the market signals that deserve the closest attention in the weeks ahead.... READ MORE
Stocks, bonds, and volatility send warning signals after the Fed meeting. Here are the key support levels and market catalysts traders should watch next. ... READ MORE
Growth stocks may be out of favor, but now might not be time to give up on them. Here's one key price point in the chart of IWF that could determine whether or not growth stocks regain their leadership.... READ MORE
Dave Keller examines key market breadth indicators to explain why some signals remain bullish while others are beginning to weaken, along with what investors should be watching next.... READ MORE