David Keller

David Keller


Dave has authored several books on swing trading, written articles for numerous financial magazines and journals, and spoken at trading conferences both nationally and abroad. Learn More 

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Small Caps & Value Sectors are Booming (For Now)

Small Caps & Value Sectors are Booming (For Now)

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps a strong Monday for value stocks, with the Financial and Energy sectors leading the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new highs.  He shares an update on the Hindenburg Omen, how Bitcoin has regained its 200-day moving...   READ MORE 

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How To Manage Risk Using Technical Analysis!

How To Manage Risk Using Technical Analysis!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave completes a three-part series based on the successful "Top Ten Charts" episodes ofThe Final Bar. Today, he wraps the series with talks about risk management and how to use technical analysis tools to better manage risk vs....   READ MORE 

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The BEST Way to Track Stock and ETF Performance

The BEST Way to Track Stock and ETF Performance

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, available to watch below, Dave continues a three-part series on selecting top charts to follow every month. In this second episode, Dave reviews charts he and Grayson Roze selected in May and June, reflecting on what has happened, what has...   READ MORE 

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Identifying Top Charts with Upside Potential in 2024

Identifying Top Charts with Upside Potential in 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, available to watch below, Dave begins a three-part series on selecting top charts to follow every month. In this first episode, he shares how he and Grayson Roze select the charts to include in the Top 10 lists using the...   READ MORE 

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The Chart to Help Navigate a Summer Market Top

The Chart to Help Navigate a Summer Market Top

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Value sectors have been consistently underperforming the benchmarks since the April market low * Technology has outperformed the S&P 500 as well as other growth sectors in 2024 * Defensive sectors like Utilities and Consumer Staples may be the most important to watch, as they can demonstrate investor...   READ MORE 

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Technology Shares SOAR to New All-Time Highs

Technology Shares SOAR to New All-Time Highs

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, available to watch below, Dave recaps a shortened trading session marked by strength in the technology sector, potential breakouts in gold stocks, and key levels to watch as the S&P 500 index makes a new closing high on...   READ MORE 

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Should You Be Worried About Poor Market Breadth?

Should You Be Worried About Poor Market Breadth?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, available to watch below, Dave celebrates the S&P 500 closing above 5500, laments the lack of market breadth, and provides updates on the infamous Hindenburg Omen. He also breaks down key levels to watch on charts of V,...   READ MORE 

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AAPL and TSLA Kick Off Q2 With BREAKOUTS!

AAPL and TSLA Kick Off Q2 With BREAKOUTS!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, available to watch below, Dave lays out the strong seasonal pattern for the S&P 500 in July, highlights the breakouts in AAPL and TSLA, shares the painful breakdowns in MGM, WM and CCL, and addresses the sudden rise...   READ MORE 

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Top 10 Stocks to Watch in July 2024!

Top 10 Stocks to Watch in July 2024!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, join Dave and Grayson as they run through top 10 charts to watch in July 2024! They'll cover breakout strategies, moving average techniques, relative strength, and much more. You don't want to miss these insights into...   READ MORE 

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Can the S&P 500 Move Meaningfully Higher Without NVDA?

Can the S&P 500 Move Meaningfully Higher Without NVDA?

2024 has been a year marked by exceptional returns for a relatively small number of high-flying growth stocks. In recent weeks, top performers like Nvidia (NVDA) have pulled back, and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) remains well below its all-time high from earlier this year. So can the major equity benchmarks...   READ MORE 

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The 4 Best Tech Stocks to Watch Now!

The 4 Best Tech Stocks to Watch Now!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave shares charts for Palo Alto Networks, Arista Networks, Adobe Systems, and Fortinet, four tech stocks that are all pushing higher despite major indexes remaining sideways going into Friday's economic releases. He also breaks down the chart of...   READ MORE 

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Two Consumer Stocks Popping to New Swing Highs!

Two Consumer Stocks Popping to New Swing Highs!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps Wednesday's late-stage rally for the S&P 500. He analyzes the charts of FDX, TSLA, RIVN, AMZN, and GLW,  and reviews what a stronger US Dollar could mean for the SPX and Nasdaq. See Dave&...   READ MORE 

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Cruise Line Stocks Just Exploded! Here's What You Need to Know

Cruise Line Stocks Just Exploded! Here's What You Need to Know

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave highlights technical analysis takeaways for NVDA, ENPH, PNR, GLD, and Bitcoin. He also breaks down the sudden resurgence in stocks like CCL, the benefits of long-term trend analysis on the weekly chart of the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), and how...   READ MORE 

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Nvidia Plunges Over 6% to Mark the End of the AI Trade?

Nvidia Plunges Over 6% to Mark the End of the AI Trade?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave tracks the rapid and concerning deterioration in semiconductors, with stocks like NVDA and AVGO pushing lower after last week's bearish candle patterns. He then dives into the downturn in Bitcoin, the impressive recovery for energy stocks, and...   READ MORE 

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Why Technical Analysis Does NOT Work for Leveraged ETFs

Why Technical Analysis Does NOT Work for Leveraged ETFs

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave answers viewer questions on using technical indicators on leveraged and inverse ETFs like SOXL and SOXS, buying breakouts below the 200-day moving average, upside targets for gold, and whether the $USD is in a primary uptrend. See Dave'...   READ MORE 

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Bearish Engulfing Patterns Forming on NVDA & MU

Bearish Engulfing Patterns Forming on NVDA & MU

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps a day where technology shares struggles, with leading names like NVDA and MU dropping bearish engulfing patterns to indicate short-term distributions. He also addresses the ongoing divergence between large caps and small caps, the upside potential for energy...   READ MORE 

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NVDA Wreaks Havoc on Technology Benchmark

NVDA Wreaks Havoc on Technology Benchmark

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave celebrates Nvidia's rise to overtake Microsoft (MSFT) as the largest company by market cap, creating chaos in the Technology Sector ETF (XLK) with implications for Apple (AAPL). He points out that 10% of the S&P...   READ MORE 

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It's TOO EARLY to Be Bullish on Tesla

It's TOO EARLY to Be Bullish on Tesla

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave breaks down an upside follow-through day for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, and highlights the continued weakness in market breadth indicators. Dave identifies key levels to watch for GLD, FSLR, ENPH, TSLA, AVGO, and BIO. Focusing in...   READ MORE 

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Could the QQQ Turn Dramatically Lower?

Could the QQQ Turn Dramatically Lower?

There is no denying the strength of the bullish primary trend for stocks off the April low. The Nasdaq 100 index continues to make new all-time highs, closing just under $480 on Friday after gaining about 3.5% over the last week. But will this incredible uptrend continue into July...   READ MORE 

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Breadth Thrust Can Validate a New Bull Phase for Stocks

Breadth Thrust Can Validate a New Bull Phase for Stocks

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave describes how the "breadth thrust", popularized by legendary market strategist Martin Zweig, can help to validate a new bull phase for stocks. He answers viewer questions on pairs trades, running technical indicators like RSI on price ratios,...   READ MORE 

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Bearish Divergences in 2 KEY Growth Stocks: BEWARE!

Bearish Divergences in 2 KEY Growth Stocks: BEWARE!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps a fresh new all-time high for the S&P 500, a concerning "hanging man" candle for the SPY, and troubling bearish divergences on the charts of AMZN and GOOGL. He also breaks down short-term and...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Above 5400: Economic Optimism or Irrational Exuberance?

S&P 500 Above 5400: Economic Optimism or Irrational Exuberance?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps the continued optimism for technology shares following this morning's bullish CPI data and the Fed's statements suggesting a Goldilocks scenario for risk assets. He also breaks down key technical signals and levels for AAPL,...   READ MORE 

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Apple Blasts Through $200 On AI Optimism

Apple Blasts Through $200 On AI Optimism

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave reviews key charts from a technical analysis perspective, including AAPL, FSLR, MSTR, and STT. He also addresses the potential bearish momentum divergence for the S&P 500 index and reviews the negative breadth conditions, with new 52-week lows...   READ MORE 

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NVDA Stock Split Launches S&P 500 Higher

NVDA Stock Split Launches S&P 500 Higher

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps a bullish day for stocks, with 8 out of 11 S&P 500 sectors finishing higher. He breaks down the charts of NVDA, ENPH, FSLR, and AMD, and reviews a potential upside reversal in gold. See Dave&...   READ MORE 

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Tracking the Three Signs of the Bear

Tracking the Three Signs of the Bear

There is no denying that the primary trend for the S&P 500 remains bullish as we push to the end of Q2 2024. But what about the conditions "under the hood" of the major benchmarks? Today, we'll highlight three "signs of the bear&...   READ MORE 

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Hindenburg Omen Flashes Initial Sell Signal

Hindenburg Omen Flashes Initial Sell Signal

While the S&P 500 did manage to finish the week above tactical support at 5250, one of the most widely-followed macro technical indicators recently registered an initial sell signal for the second time in 2024. Today we'll explain the three components of the Hindenburg Omen, show...   READ MORE 

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MUST SEE! Top 10 Stock Picks For June 2024

MUST SEE! Top 10 Stock Picks For June 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, join Dave and Grayson as they run through top 10 charts to watch in June 2024! They'll cover breakout strategies, moving average techniques, relative strength, and much more. You don't want to miss these insights into...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Sinks on Software and Semiconductor SELLOFF

S&P 500 Sinks on Software and Semiconductor SELLOFF

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Jonathan Krinsky, CMT of BTIG. Jonathan speaks to the weakness in market breadth conditions and the software group as a key space to watch for relative strength weakness. David breaks down the relationship between the S&P...   READ MORE 

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Failed Bearish Patterns are Bullish for S&P 500!

Failed Bearish Patterns are Bullish for S&P 500!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Frank Cappelleri, CMT CFA of CappThesis. Frank shares how the bull market phase has been marked by confirmed and completed bullish patterns and failed breakdowns after bearish patterns. Meanwhile, Dave discusses the rising interest rate environment, what it...   READ MORE 

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Three Stock Ideas as S&P 500 Treads Water

Three Stock Ideas as S&P 500 Treads Water

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay. Tony shares three stock ideas showing favorable risk/reward characteristics as the S&P 500 index treads water above support at 5250. David describes the deteriorating market breadth conditions and reviews charts of...   READ MORE 

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Technical Indicator Showdown: MACD vs. PPO vs. PMO

Technical Indicator Showdown: MACD vs. PPO vs. PMO

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave answers viewer questions from The Final Bar Mailbag. He outlines the differences between the MACD, PPO, and PMO indicators, covers the mechanics of corporate buybacks, examines the basics of candlestick analysis, and discusses whether applying trendline analysis to the...   READ MORE 

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Dow Theory Flashes Bear Signal

Dow Theory Flashes Bear Signal

Dow Theory is based on the foundational work of Charles Dow, considered the "Father of Technical Analysis." Many of the tools we employ to better analyze market structure and investor sentiment, from trend analysis to index construction, are derived from Dow's original essays from the early...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Downside Target 4800?!

S&P 500 Downside Target 4800?!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Jeff Huge, CMT of JWH Investment Partners. David reflects on NVDA's gap higher, quick deterioration in market breadth indicators, and bearish candle patterns for ON and HOOD. Jeff shares his downside target for the S&...   READ MORE 

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Growth is Alive and Kicking for S&P 500

Growth is Alive and Kicking for S&P 500

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Mike Singleton of Invictus Research. David highlights a bearish momentum divergence for gold, and also illustrates how mid-cap and small-cap stocks have yet to make new highs in Q2. Mike paints a bullish picture for stocks based on...   READ MORE 

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These Sectors are Showing Strength as S&P 500 Soars!

These Sectors are Showing Strength as S&P 500 Soars!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave is joined by special guest Julius de Kempenaer of RRG Research. Dave hits on the out-performance of traditionally defensive sectors and breaks down the charts of FSLR, NVDA, and more. Julius, meanwhile, is cautiously optimistic as the equity indexes...   READ MORE 

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Bitcoin Blasts ABOVE 70K!

Bitcoin Blasts ABOVE 70K!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave highlights strong market breadth as the S&P 500 digests last week's break above 5300 and Bitcoin powers above the crucial 70K level. He also breaks down key technical levels for CCL, HD, ZM, MSTR, NFLX,...   READ MORE 

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The One Chart to Watch as S&P 500 Makes New All-Time Highs

The One Chart to Watch as S&P 500 Makes New All-Time Highs

As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have once again made new all-time highs, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has briefly broken above the 40,000 level for the first time, how should we think about further upside for our equity benchmarks? There are two general ways...   READ MORE 

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TOP 10 Stock Picks for May 2024

TOP 10 Stock Picks for May 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, join Dave and Grayson as they run through the top 10 charts to watch in May 2024! They'll cover breakout strategies, moving average techniques, relative strength, and much more. You don't want to miss these insights...   READ MORE 

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Larry Williams: Dow 40k, Cycle Analysis, and Lessons Learned

Larry Williams: Dow 40k, Cycle Analysis, and Lessons Learned

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, legendary trader and author Larry Williams joins Dave in the StockCharts TV studio. Larry shares his latest thoughts on Dow 40K, the resilient rise of gold and precious metals, cycle analysis on the S&P 500 and crude oil,...   READ MORE 

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China Tariffs Drive Upside for Rare Earth Minerals

China Tariffs Drive Upside for Rare Earth Minerals

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Mish Schneider of MarketGauge. Mish breaks down one materials name that could benefit from recently announced China tariffs, and describes how regional banks could benefit from Fed actions in 2024. David charts the S&P 500'...   READ MORE