David Keller

David Keller


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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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 

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Watch for Higher Lows in These Three Tech Stocks

Watch for Higher Lows in These Three Tech Stocks

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave uncovers strength in SQSP using the Stochastics Oscillator and the StochRSI indicator. He shares his favorite chart for analyzing relative strength ratios for leading stocks, and also answers viewer questions on price patterns for XLB and PYPL, plus best...   READ MORE 

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Three Breadth Indicators to Confirm a Bullish Market Trend

Three Breadth Indicators to Confirm a Bullish Market Trend

There's no denying the strength the major averages have displayed off their April lows. The S&P 500 finished the week within a rounding error of the previous all-time high around 5250. What would it take for the SPX and NDX to power to new all-time highs...   READ MORE 

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Relative Strength Screams Bullish for This Tech Stock

Relative Strength Screams Bullish for This Tech Stock

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave uncovers strength in SQSP using the Stochastics Oscillator and the StochRSI indicator. He shares his favorite chart for analyzing relative strength ratios for leading stocks, and also answers viewer questions on price patterns for XLB and PYPL, plus best...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Pop Higher as Defensive Sectors Thrive

Stocks Pop Higher as Defensive Sectors Thrive

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave breaks down an unusual day for stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher, but the top sectors were defensive - real estate and utilities! He shares key levels to watch for NVDA, AAPL, TSLA, and more,...   READ MORE 

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The Top Performing Sector is Utilities?!?

The Top Performing Sector is Utilities?!?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps a choppy day for equities, with utilities remaining atop the leaderboard for a second straight session. He lays out a potential reversal in interest rates, what that could mean for growth stocks, and recaps earnings plays including WYNN,...   READ MORE 

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Is the S&P 500 Forming a Bear Flag Pattern?

Is the S&P 500 Forming a Bear Flag Pattern?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave focuses in on price pattern analysis for the S&P 500, then reflects on the emergence of defensive sectors like consumer staples. He also recaps earnings movers, including DIS, SHOP, and more. This video originally premiered on May...   READ MORE 

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The Market Breadth Indicator You Should Be Following

The Market Breadth Indicator You Should Be Following

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps another strong day for stocks as the S&P 500 regains its 50-day moving average. He then identifies key levels to watch for PLTR, LCID, NFLX, NVDA, and AAPL, and breaks down the latest market breadth indicator...   READ MORE 

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Key Breadth Indicator Flashes Buy Signal for Nasdaq 100

Key Breadth Indicator Flashes Buy Signal for Nasdaq 100

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave opens The Final Bar mailbag to answer viewer questions on the Nasdaq Bullish Percent Index, the value of long-term technical analysis techniques, how sentiment indicators relate to the market trend, and how the CMT program helped him improve his...   READ MORE 

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The Bull Case for Buffett's Biggest Holding

The Bull Case for Buffett's Biggest Holding

As investors flock to Omaha, Nebraska in their annual pilgrimage to learn from the great Warren Buffett, it seems an opportune time to reflect on the technical evidence for Berkshire's biggest holding, Apple (AAPL). Today, we'll consider AAPL using "multiple time frame analysis", in...   READ MORE 

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The BULL Case for BITCOIN

The BULL Case for BITCOIN

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Adrian Zduńczyk, CMT of The ₿irb Nest. David recaps a busy earnings week, breaking down the charts of PTON, AAPL, and more. Adrian tracks the recent pullback for Bitcoin and why the long-term uptrend still remains the prevailing...   READ MORE 

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Market Pops, Then Drops on Fed Day

Market Pops, Then Drops on Fed Day

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes guest Adam Turnquist, CMT of LPL Financial. Dave debriefs on today's Fed meeting market reaction, reviewing concerning technical developments for NVDA, AMD, SMCI, NCLH, and MAR. Adam relates short-term weakness in growth stocks to long-term strength...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Plunge with Key Earnings on Tap

Stocks Plunge with Key Earnings on Tap

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Gina Martin Adams, CMT CFA of Bloomberg Intelligence. David highlights a spike higher in the VIX, and charts names for earnings including AMZN, AMD, SMCI, SBUX, MCD, PYPL, and ETN. Gina shows how rising interest rates continue to...   READ MORE 

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Key Levels for AMZN, AMD, & AAPL Earnings!

Key Levels for AMZN, AMD, & AAPL Earnings!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps the S&P 500's late inning rally to test the 50-day moving average from below. What levels could come into play with this week's Fed meeting on Wednesday?   He also focuses on key...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Makes a New All-Time High By End of June?

S&P 500 Makes a New All-Time High By End of June?

We've been covering the signs of weakness for stocks, from the bearish divergences in March, to the mega-cap growth stocksbreaking through their 50-day moving averages, to even thedramatic increase in volatilityoften associated with major market tops. While Q1 was marked by broad market strength and plenty of new...   READ MORE 

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Spotting Downturns Early: Daily or Weekly Charts?

Spotting Downturns Early: Daily or Weekly Charts?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave answers viewer questions on spotting downturns in daily vs. weekly charts, using the Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG) to identify actionable ideas, and comparing the NYSE Composite Index ($NYA) to the S&P 500 Index ($SPX). He also shares...   READ MORE 

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Three Sectors are Showing Strength, Three are Not

Three Sectors are Showing Strength, Three are Not

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Ryan Redfern, ChFC CMT of Shadowridge Asset Management. David highlights companies reporting earnings this week, including TSLA, V, ENPH, STLD, STX, ODLF, and GD. Ryan shares key levels to watch on the S&P 500, along with...   READ MORE 

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Buy the Dip or Sell the Rip?

Buy the Dip or Sell the Rip?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Bret Kenwell of eToro. Bret shares the levels he's watching for AAPL and AMD, speaks to this week's bounce higher, and points out why Energy still shows long-term strength. David breaks down earnings names...   READ MORE 

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Weak Charts Keep Getting Weaker

Weak Charts Keep Getting Weaker

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave examines names making moves in the market like Tesla (TSLA), Verizon (VZ), and Nucor (NUE). Explore the world of equity benchmarks and learn how large caps, mid caps, and small caps can offer unique opportunities based on sector rotation...   READ MORE 

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Breakdown in Mega-Cap Growth Confirms Bear Phase

Breakdown in Mega-Cap Growth Confirms Bear Phase

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Early breakdowns from AAPL and TSLA provided initial warnings of a late stage bull market. * Exponential gains in stocks like SMCI and MSTR have now turned into steep pullbacks with both stocks breaking below moving average support. * With AMZN and NFLX finishing the week below their 50-day moving...   READ MORE 

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Top 10 Stocks to Watch April 2024

Top 10 Stocks to Watch April 2024

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

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Charts Flashing "No Go" for S&P 500!

Charts Flashing "No Go" for S&P 500!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes guest Tyler Wood, CMT of GoNoGo Charts. Tyler walks through their proprietary momentum model which confirms a bearish rotation for the major equity benchmarks yet a bullish rotation for the commodity space. David walks through key earnings names...   READ MORE 

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Semiconductors are at CRITICAL Level!

Semiconductors are at CRITICAL Level!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes guest Danielle Shay of Simpler Trading. Danielle speaks to the downside rotation for the QQQ, SMH, and leading growth stocks, including why the $210 level is so crucial for the SMH. Dave highlights the recent downswing for Bitcoin,...   READ MORE 

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Bitcoin Halving Could Bring Massive Upside!

Bitcoin Halving Could Bring Massive Upside!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave shares a brief history of Bitcoin halving and relates it to the short-term and long-term technical outlook on this significant development for cryptocurrencies. He also focuses on stocks testing their 50-day moving averages, including NFLX, SMCI, and MSTR. This...   READ MORE 

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Is Market Breadth Signaling THE TOP?!

Is Market Breadth Signaling THE TOP?!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave shows how bearish short-term breadth combined with the deterioration in long-term breadth lines up well with previous market tops. He then breaks down key levels for the S&P 500 index as well as MSFT, TSLA, and more....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Flashes Major Topping Signals

S&P 500 Flashes Major Topping Signals

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The weekly RSI has signaled an exit from overbought conditions, but the weekly PPO has not yet indicated a bearish reversal. * A break below the 200-day moving average would validate the weekly sell signals, and align with previous market tops since the 2009 market bottom. Toward the bottom...   READ MORE 

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Despite Stable Markets, Breadth Says Danger

Despite Stable Markets, Breadth Says Danger

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave drops a market update, with a focus on Bitcoin's rebound above 70K, deteriorating short-term breadth conditions, and stocks still making new highs despite the market consolidation phase. This video originally premiered on April 8, 2024. Watch on...   READ MORE 

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Double Top Forming in Growth vs. Value?

Double Top Forming in Growth vs. Value?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave answers questions from The Final Bar Mailbag. Today he talks about how to use the ADX indicator, how growth vs. value may have formed a double top pattern, how to use VWAP for intraday and historical analysis, and what...   READ MORE 

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VIX Spikes Above 16 - Is This the End?

VIX Spikes Above 16 - Is This the End?

The VIX ended the week just above 16, bringing it to its highest level in 2024. What does this tell us about investor sentiment, and how does this compare to previous market cycles? Let's take a quick tour of market history through the lens of the VIX, focusing...   READ MORE 

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Two Options Plays Amid Market Selloff

Two Options Plays Amid Market Selloff

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Sean McLaughlin of All Star Charts. Sean shares his outlook for the Ark Innovation Fund (ARKK) and energy stocks (XLE) and how to employ options strategies to bet on particular outcomes. David tracks the afternoon selloff which created...   READ MORE 

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These Sectors are Poised to Lead in Q2

These Sectors are Poised to Lead in Q2

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Mish Schneider of MarketGauge as she walks through charts of the Swiss Franc, solar stocks, and uranium, with a focus on price momentum and multiple time frame analysis. Dave breaks down the S&P 500 sectors into...   READ MORE 

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Top Two Sectors to Watch in April 2024

Top Two Sectors to Watch in April 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes guest Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research, who shares two sectors, Energy and Materials, where he sees upside potential given the recent upswing in commodity prices. Dave speaks to the developing pullback in growth leadership names and why...   READ MORE 

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Should You be Concerned About These Four Stocks?

Should You be Concerned About These Four Stocks?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave and guest Julius de Kempenaer of RRG Research talk sector rotation, growth vs. value, offense vs. defense, and an outlook for the US equity markets as we begin Q2 2024. Dave also charts the strong breadth readings and low...   READ MORE 

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Which Magnificent 7 Stock Would You Pick for Q2?

Which Magnificent 7 Stock Would You Pick for Q2?

This article represents an exercise I like to call the "Single Stock Portfolio". In this scenario, you can only own one stock in your portfolio for the next three months, and you can pick any one of the following eight stocks. Which one would you select, and why?...   READ MORE 

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Buy Breakout or Fade Divergence on Growth Stocks?

Buy Breakout or Fade Divergence on Growth Stocks?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave presents a mailbag show discussing key technical analysis topics. He covers breakouts, the role of TSX, CCI signals, Gartner Group (IT) strategies, seasonal patterns, ATR use, NVDA Fibonacci retracements, and managing high-yield stocks like GLP. You don't...   READ MORE