Small caps pulled back from August highs, but October's bullish midterm seasonality could signal a reversal. Explore what's next for IWM and other small-cap stocks and ETFs.... READ MORE
The rise in U.S. Treasury yields has put tremendous pressure on utility stocks. If buyers step in and accumulate positions in the Utilities ETF (XLU), it could be a strong indication that yields have reached a peak. Be sure to add these charts to your watchlists.... READ MORE
The S&P 500 is threatening new all-time highs, but market breadth tells a very different story. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews weakening advance-decline lines, deteriorating moving average breadth, and expanding new lows to explain why the market's underlying strength remains questionable.... READ MORE
Large-cap technology stocks are driving SPY and QQQ higher. Arthur Hill shows that despite the sharp plunge in the number of S&P 500 stocks trading above their 200-DMA, tech stocks with outsized gains are making up for weakness elsewhere.... READ MORE
Is XLK approaching the later stages of an advance? Martin Pring analyzes price thrusts in different asset groups and discusses why the momentum extreme in XLK could be a major stock market pivot point.... READ MORE
The U.S. Dollar Index is making its sixth attempt to break through the 100 level. Martin Pring analyzes the long-term trends, momentum, and broad participation and shows why, this time, there may be a successful breakout in the dollar.... 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
The S&P 500 has gone nowhere since early August, and the RSI confirms the lack of directional momentum. Dave Keller, CMT, explains how RSI range rules can identify bullish, bearish, and sideways trends, and why a break of price and momentum support could signal trouble into Q4.... READ MORE
Is XLK approaching the later stages of an advance? Martin Pring analyzes price thrusts in different asset groups and discusses why the momentum extreme in XLK could be a major stock market pivot point.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Imagine giving a presentation on your blog or in a webinar where your SharpCharts pixelate the more you zoom in. You’ve put a lot of work into building a good chart. But on the big screen it looks like a blurry mix of jagged mush.... READ MORE
The rise in U.S. Treasury yields has put tremendous pressure on utility stocks. If buyers step in and accumulate positions in the Utilities ETF (XLU), it could be a strong indication that yields have reached a peak. Be sure to add these charts to your watchlists.... READ MORE
The Nifty is approaching a technically significant support cluster. What does the shortened week ahead hold? Find out here.... READ MORE
Stocks that once led the market are beginning to reappear as potential opportunities. Mary Ellen McGonagle shows how she’s finding names regaining key technical levels across semiconductors, consumer stocks, healthcare and industrials.... READ MORE
You heard the news. The Strait of Hormuz may reopen within the next seven days. That headline sent oil prices lower and equity indexes higher on Friday, capping off another wild, headline-driven week. Through all the noise, though, the technical structure of the S&P 500 ($SPX) and... READ MORE
The S&P 500 is rising, and many believe it's ripe for a bearish move. Tom Bowley shows why he believes the S&P 500 will continue to move higher based on his analysis of sector rotation using RRG charts. ... READ MORE
As earnings season approaches, these five stocks received the largest upward earnings estimate revisions. Mary Ellen McGonagle analyzes each of these stocks and discusses why they have potential.... READ MORE
The S&P 500 is threatening new all-time highs, but market breadth tells a very different story. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews weakening advance-decline lines, deteriorating moving average breadth, and expanding new lows to explain why the market's underlying strength remains questionable.... READ MORE
Large-cap technology stocks are driving SPY and QQQ higher. Arthur Hill shows that despite the sharp plunge in the number of S&P 500 stocks trading above their 200-DMA, tech stocks with outsized gains are making up for weakness elsewhere.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Do you know how many candlestick patterns are out there in the technical pattern universe? Just a little over 100. However, not every candlestick pattern has proven to be reliable or effective based on historical consistency. For this article, I want to zoom in on five... READ MORE
How do you find strong stocks across all 11 S&P 500 sectors? Dave Keller, CMT, uses SCTR rankings and disciplined chart analysis to identify compelling setups, highlighting Robinhood, Nucor, and Meta as examples of technical patterns that reveal emerging opportunities.... READ MORE
Five of the strongest industry groups are separating from the pack; Tom Bowley reveals which group stands above the rest.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly sector rotation update for US sectors, using Relative Rotation Graphs.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You’ve done your research. You’ve identified the instruments you want to trade. And now you’re ready to pull the trigger. At this point, you can easily jump the bridge between commitment and action. But the smartest way to go about it is to... READ MORE
The U.S. Dollar Index is making its sixth attempt to break through the 100 level. Martin Pring analyzes the long-term trends, momentum, and broad participation and shows why, this time, there may be a successful breakout in the dollar.... READ MORE
Frank Cappelleri tracks the next breakout test and whether renewed strength in large-cap growth can keep the move going.... READ MORE
MACD indicator signals can look very different across timeframes. Joe Rabil uses multi-timeframe analysis to show how a higher-timeframe setup can sharpen entry timing on the lower timeframe.... READ MORE
Financials have fallen out of favor, with XLF down 7% since its September high. The ETF is approaching a key support zone. Is a buying opportunity on the horizon? Find out here. ... READ MORE
CrowdStrike keeps making new highs even as RSI trends lower, creating repeated bearish momentum divergences. Dave Keller, CMT, explains why a divergence is a warning rather than a sell signal, and why price confirmation remains essential before calling an end to the uptrend.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In... Momentum stocks have been yielding outsized returns over the last few years. Recently, however, they started to unwind. The chip industry was one of its biggest drivers, according to Axios. When the Fed’s June rate decision was announced, investors got spooked. That’s a clean... READ MORE
The Nasdaq is hitting record highs as the stock market pushes higher. Find out what semiconductor strength, rising yields, and weakening industries are signaling next. ... READ MORE
Dave Keller uses the StockCharts Technical Ranking to surface Meta, Dell, Robinhood and Moderna as tech swallows the leaderboard. Discover Daves picks for the best charts in every sector!... READ MORE
A bullish cup-with-handle pattern in Bitcoin suggests a measured move target near $108,000. With technical momentum and seasonality on its side, things look strong for the cryptocurrency.... READ MORE
The Nifty is range-bound, trading between clear support and resistance levels. A break above 23,500 could trigger a rebound, whereas a break below 23,000 could result in a further retracement.... READ MORE
Bull flag patterns are appearing across individual stocks and the S&P 500, but the pattern means little without confirmation. Dave Keller, CMT, explains how trendlines, moving averages, and RSI can help confirm a bullish breakout or warn that the setup is failing.... READ MORE
The stock market bounced around this week but managed to recover from Wednesday’s selloff. By Friday’s close, the S&P 500 ($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