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Top Charts for December: When the 200-Day Becomes the Deciding Factor
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
The 200-day moving average remains one of the most powerful tools in technical analysis. Dave Keller, CMT, spotlights three stocks—COO, COIN, and HBAN—where this long-term trendline is shaping potential bullish reversals, bearish setups, and breakout recoveries....
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David Keller's December Playbook: 10 Charts You Should See
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
If you're looking for a quick pulse of the stock market heading into the last month of the year, David Keller, CMT, just dropped a video breaking down the 10 charts he's watching, and there's a lot to unpack.
Some stocks are powering higher...
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Apple Leads, Amazon Lags, Nvidia Wobbles: Sorting the Magnificent 7 by Trend Strength
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
The Magnificent 7 are showing clear divergence from each other in November. Apple continues its breakout, Nvidia struggles after earnings, and Amazon teeters on key support. Dave Keller, CMT, breaks down the technical setups that could shape December’s market trend....
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Magnificent 7 Breakdown: Leaders, Laggards & the Charts to Watch Now!
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
The mega-cap growth stocks are no longer moving in sync, and that's creating big opportunities. In this video, David Keller, CMT, breaks down the "Magnificent 7 and Friends" into four clear technical categories to reveal where leadership is emerging and where weakness is starting to bite....
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A “Change of Character” for Stocks: Key Breakdown Levels to Watch
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
A “change of character” is emerging as major indexes weaken in November. Equal-weight indexes confirm a bearish turn, Bitcoin’s collapse highlights fading speculation, and the S&P 500’s key support near 6550 may be the final line before a deeper market correction....
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3 Major Breakdown Signals - Is a Market Top Forming?
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
David Keller, CMT uses the modern Dow Theory, sector rotation, and Bitcoin’s decline to illustrate what might be a developing market top. With StockCharts’ tools, Dave tracks weakening momentum, defensive shifts, and the S&P 500’s crucial 6550 support level....
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Three Stocks That Could Benefit Most from Tariff Relief — If the Charts Agree
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
With talk of tariffs being rolled back, stocks like Best Buy, Stanley Black & Decker, and Nike could benefit from renewed optimism. But, as Dave, explains, the charts tell the real story, revealing which names are technically ready to lead the next move higher....
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The Tariff Relief Playbook: 10 Stocks with Upside Potential
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Which stocks could benefit the most if trade tariffs are rolled back? Dave highlights ten potential winners—including CAT, NKE, and more—and shows how to use StockCharts tools to uncover trend strength and opportunities....
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Change of Character: Why the S&P 500’s Uptrend May Be Breaking Down
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
The S&P 500 has broken below its 21-day EMA and key trend channel support, testing its 50-day moving average as market breadth weakens. With tech leaders like NVDA and AVGO tumbling, investors should watch for a possible rotation toward defensive sectors....
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Will “Buy the Dips” Work Again in November 2025?
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Identifying a true uptrend means watching for higher lows and key support levels. Charts of CELH, BAC, and CAT show how dip-buying and moving-average support reveal whether bullish momentum will continue or signal a shift toward a bearish phase....
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Breakouts, Pullbacks & Setups: 10 Must-Watch Charts for November
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Grayson Roze and David Keller share ten charts to watch for November, including setups in Celsius, Regeneron, Caterpillar, Eli Lilly, and Shopify. Learn how they use StockCharts tools and trend analysis to locate strength and manage risk in a stretched bull market....
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When Market Leaders Falter: What Recent Moves in the Magnificent 7 Mean for Investors
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
As the Magnificent 7 dictate the tone for the S&P 500, their charts reveal early signs of fatigue amid mixed earnings reactions. Technical discipline remains essential as investors assess whether these former leaders can sustain their uptrends into year-end....
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Head and Shoulders Tops: Classic Signals, Key Phases, and a Surprise Reversal
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Dave Keller explores the classic head and shoulders top, breaking down its three key phases with examples from JNJ and Dominion, plus a failed pattern in Nucor that turned into a bullish reversal....
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This Head and Shoulders Pattern Looked Perfect… Until It Failed!
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Learn how to spot valid head and shoulders patterns and when to walk away. David Keller, CMT, shows how failed setups can signal strength and potential bullish reversals....
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Three Charts That Prove the Power of Process Over Prediction
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Technical analysis is about having a consistent process of evaluating the evidence. Dave revisits three charts he highlighted at the end of September, reviews how the technical picture has changed, and updates his thesis using price and momentum techniques....
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Will These Broken Charts Overcome Bearish Divergences?
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Bearish momentum divergences can help provide a game plan for confirming potential price breakdowns. We review three charts to see how they have evolved since a bearish rotation, and focus on identifying potential entry points for the next rally phase....
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The Dreaded Hindenburg Omen Fires Again
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
The Hindenburg Omen is a macro technical indicator which was designed by reviewing the common characteristics of previous bull market tops. Dave breaks down the components of this indicator, reviews signals from the last 10 years, and discusses implications for the S&P 500 in Q4 2025....
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Four Roads Diverge in the Market: Which Will the S&P 500 Take?
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
We outline four potential scenarios for the S&P 500 index through the end of November 2025, along with our probabilities for each of the scenarios. Which one do you feel is most likely to occur?...
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Will These Three Promising Charts Hold Key Support?
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
We highlight three stocks that have experienced strong gains since August, but are now testing key support levels. Will support hold, or will the bull market be brought into question?...
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10 Must-See Charts for October 2025
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Join Grayson and Dave as they reveal their top 10 stock charts to watch this October....
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Dave's September 2025 Stock Picks: 3 Charts That Worked… and 2 That Didn’t
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Dave revisits five stocks from the September Top Ten Charts episode to see how they’ve evolved. He reviews NVDA, AXP, MSI, MRK, and the SIL, explaining which setups worked, which failed, and the lessons to carry forward. From short ideas that didn’t pan out to breakout patterns and...
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Dow Theory Bearish, But Some Transports Are Thriving
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Dow Theory has flashed a bearish non-confirmation signal. Dave breaks down the implications of this ominous pattern and analyzes some of the key transportation stocks that have caused this macro divergence....
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Offense Still Crushing Defense
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
While technology stocks have stalled out over the last six weeks, other growth sectors have stepped into a leadership role. Here are the charts Dave uses regularly to track leadership themes, and identify when new sectors are improving in relative strength terms....
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RSI Overbought? Why That Could Signal Big Gains Ahead
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Join Dave as he explains how traders often get into trouble by thinking of “overbought” stocks as being bearish setups. While an RSI over 70 can often lead to short-term pullbacks, Dave explains that they can also signal the strength of a long-term uptrend phase. He uses Motorola Solutions (MSI)...
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Pullback or Pitfall? Let the 21-Day EMA Be Your Guide
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Dave explains how the 21-day exponential moving average can help confirm trend phases, validate signals from other moving averages, and serve as an essential risk management tool for traders....
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Mapping the Road Ahead: Four Scenarios for the Nasdaq 100
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
While August and September are traditionally a weak period for stocks, the Nasdaq 100 has continued to drive higher. We lay out four potential scenarios for the QQQ over the next six weeks, from the very bullish to the super bearish....
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Two Volume Indicators Every Investor Should Know
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Dave explains why volume indicators, including the Accumulation/Distribution Line and Chaikin Money Flow, still matter in today’s markets. Using NVDA’s earnings, the S&P 500, WMT, and EAT as examples, he shows how volume trends can reveal accumulation or distribution beneath the surface, even when price...
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New Stocks Breaking Out While Big Tech Falters!
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Mega-cap growth stocks like META, MSFT, and AAPL are showing weakness, but breadth conditions remain strong as other areas of the market push higher. In this episode, David Keller, CMT explores leadership rotation in August 2025, highlighting failed breakouts, key breadth indicators, and how to use scans on StockCharts to...
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Three Key Macro Charts I’m Watching on Vacation
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Here are the key levels to watch in the S&P 500 as well as META, MSFT, and AAPL. As long as the index and stocks hold above key support levels, the uptrend in stocks is in good shape. ...
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The Good, the Bad, and the Sideways
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
As U.S. equity indexes hit new highs, not all stocks are keeping pace. Explore these three stocks that are at key technical junctures with charts that highlight trend shifts, risk levels, and actionable signals....
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Top 10 Stock Charts for August 2025 You Need to Watch Now
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Join Dave as he shares ten actionable stock charts for August 2025 that he’s watching closely. From breakout setups to key reversals, David highlights tickers like Tesla, Meta, Caterpillar, Motorola, and Newmont Mining that show compelling technical patterns. He also walks through how to manage the full trading process...
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3 Types of Breakouts To Upgrade Your Portfolio
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Use this StockCharts scan to identify three categories of stocks and ETFs that are making new three-month highs....
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Catch Big Moves Early With This Breakout Scan!
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Follow along as Dave shares the one stock scan he runs every week to uncover potential breakout candidates. He explains the three types of chart setups that frequently appear, each with their own trading implications, and walks through how he structures trades according to type. He also illustrates how to...
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