Top 10 Charts for May 2026 - New Highs and Strong Trends

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by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research

Dave highlights 10 charts showing new highs and strong trends heading into May 2026, starting with April’s winners like STX, APP, and EBAY, along with key lessons from weaker charts. He shows how to evaluate trend strength using momentum, moving averages, and relative strength. From there, Dave highlights new setups across sectors, including ADM breakouts, CRWD bull flags, energy strength, and stocks emerging from scans—focusing on signals that confirm strength and help investors stay aligned with leading trends.

This video premiered on May 5, 2026. Watch on StockCharts' dedicated David Keller page!

Previously recorded videos from Dave are available at this link.

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David is President and Chief Strategist at Sierra Alpha Research LLC, where he helps active investors make better decisions using behavioral finance and technical analysis. He is a former President of the CMT Association. Learn More 

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