With today being the final day of the month, DecisionPoint "books" the current signals from the monthly charts. In this episode, Carl discusses the importance of monthly PMO direction changes, as many times the crossover signals arrive late. Today, there were TWO monthly PMO direction changes of special... READ MORE
I wanted to make sure all of our subscribers to the DecisionPoint Blog on StockCharts know about our Cyber Monday Special and I want to share the "Diamond of the Week" as soon as possible. I presented it on today's DecisionPoint Show that will air later... READ MORE
In this archived edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin examine the topic of bringing women into the investing arena using a preview of their MoneyShow presentation. Mary Ellen discusses the dangers that can come from waiting to begin investing and Erin looks at some case studies. This video... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, as we head into the holiday week, Carl and Erin talk about why the Dow sometimes seems to outperform the SPX (today was a great example!). Carl follows up on Climax Analysis and how it can give you the very short-term signals of exhaustion or... READ MORE
Lock-dow or recovery? In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review top candidates in both categories while revealing what they would rather do given 4 incredible scenarios. In "Yeah... That Happened!", they also talk about the Midwest city that will pay big... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl and Erin follow up their discussion regarding very short-term initiation and buying climaxes that have occurred recently. They look at the difference between Friday's initiation climax and the possible exhaustion climax that could be giving us a short-term attention flag regarding this... READ MORE
Energy was the big winner this week as it gapped up on the open Monday. Since then, price has consolidated somewhat and could be forming a reverse island formation. Looking under the hood at our indicators for XLE, we have quite a few that are very overbought. The 20-EMA is... READ MORE
In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen reveal their top tools to help you navigate the markets. They also share the best chart styles depending on your investment horizon. Finally, the pair gobble up a new "Yeah... That Happened!" story. This video... READ MORE
It was a climactic day, but does it have the gas to inspire a follow-up rally this week? In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl looks at Gold and Gold Miners to see if today's damage will weigh heavy on the week. Carl also walks through the sectors and... READ MORE
In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin reveal their top picks following last week's sharp pullback. They also outline signals that will tell you if your stock is poised to trade much higher. Top pet-related stocks are discussed after they shared news... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, after analyzing current market conditions with the DecisionPoint indicators with Erin, Carl introduces us to some indicators he's rediscovered for recognizing climactic conditions - the UP/DOWN Volume Ratio and DOWN/UP Volume Ratio, developed by Dr. Martin Zweig in his book Winning... READ MORE
These are the ten stocks in the S&P 500 with the highest market capitalization, and they will have a significant effect on the movement of that market index. A quick review will show that they are all going through a topping process, which could prove to be an... READ MORE
Today is "Throwback Thursday"! In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen look at companies that have "stood the test of time" through excellent management and their ability to pivot in an ever-changing environment. How have car manufacturers maintained relevance? How... READ MORE
I promised during the DecisionPoint Show today that I would look at the Dollar v. Gold. Well in my haste reviewing all of the big names reporting earnings this week, it fell by the wayside. Consequently, I will give you the Dollar and Gold sections from today's subscriber-only... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, all major market indexes on the DecisionPoint Scoreboards triggered Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO) SELL Signals. Flying solo this week, Erin reviews these signal changes and gives your her analysis of the current market environment. Many big names are reporting earnings this week, including Facebook (FB)... READ MORE
I've decided to share today's DP Diamonds Report in our free DecisionPoint Blog to give everyone a sample of how I cull and review my "Diamonds in the Rough". For those new to the DP Diamonds Reports, on Thursday I analyze all of the... READ MORE
In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review the pandemic's impact on improving productivity among many industries as they strive to meet the demands of a changing world. They also share how you can screen for top stocks in those industries. This... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, after reviewing the SPY and the DecisionPoint indicators, Carl gives us a history lesson on Black Monday 1987, which happened 33 years ago today! He points out warning signs that came ahead of the hatchet that had stock prices down more than 20% in one... READ MORE
I have heard rumblings of market participants beginning to "feel" bearish about the market as it pulled back this past week. That information can not only be gleaned from business news channels, but can also be pulled from polling data. Below is the American Association of Individual Investors&... READ MORE
"How do you feel about that?" In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen talk about sentiment and its uncanny ability to mark reversal points. Going beyond merely a definition, Mary Ellen walks us through sentiment prior to presidential election of 2016. Erin... READ MORE
The market has been running higher and higher and, in this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl and Erin break down the implications of the current vertical rally in technology and the accelerated rising trend for the SPX. Swenlin Trading Oscillators (STOs) could be revealing important information regarding the stamina of the... READ MORE
Enjoy the little things! In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share the best ways to capitalize on the powerful move into small-cap stocks. They also break down the highest-concentrated area of winners, as well as how to screen for top candidates now. This... READ MORE
(This is a complimentary issue of today's subscriber-only DP Alert report. Get this report every business day on DecisionPoint.com!) Everything was running smoothly as the market broke above the previous week's trading range. And then...bah bah baaaaah... stimulus talks not only stalled, but were... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl and Erin give us the current market conditions to prepare you for the week ahead. Both discuss what "climax analysis" is all about. Monitoring climactic readings in breadth and the VIX can give you strong clues as to market action in the... READ MORE
While I love bacon, I did not intentionally pick another "pig"-themed headline (referring to my article on the "pig's ear" chart pattern at this link). For this morning's DecisionPoint "Diamond Mine" trading room (for Diamonds subscribers only), I ran... READ MORE
"And the winner is..." In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen host a 3rd Quarter Stock Market Awards Show! See not only the best performers in categories like Best Technology Stock, Best Growth Stock and Best in Show, but also the granddaddy... READ MORE
(This is an excerpt from today's member only DecisionPoint Alert on DecisionPoint.com) The Utilities SPDR (XLU) is the only sector that is up over the past month. Yes! It surprised me too, but you can see the graphic below! Yet today, we have an IT Trend Model... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, Erin, flying solo today, reviews Carl's ChartList of the "S&P 10" which includes the FAANG stocks and other large-cap names that sway the S&P 500. Those charts are FULL of bullish falling wedges! Erin covers the implications... READ MORE
Draft your dream team of stocks! In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share their best practices to screen for stocks that are more likely to outperform the markets once the downward pressure is lifted. They also outline what signals will tell you when... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl and Erin talk extensively about the current conditions of the SPY and the climactic indicators that suggest a possible selling exhaustion. Erin discusses the "hammer" candlestick and the implications when considered alongside an exhaustion climax. Carl elaborates on his articleabout the "... READ MORE
Last week, after presenting a "diamond in the rough" in Wednesday's Diamonds Report, Carl texted me and said that it looked like a "pig's ear" chart pattern. I had never heard him use this term (yes, Dad, never!) and decided to investigate... READ MORE
As the country has maneuvered through the pandemic, one thing we all can agree on is the need for comfort. In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen explain why investing in stocks or products you know can give you investing insight. Walk with Mary... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl and Erin debate whether it's time to jump back in to Natural Gas (UNG). Erin zeroes in on the Nasdaq and Technology Sector (XLK) to determine if today's bounce is a beginning of finer things to come; she takes a... READ MORE
This is an excerpt from today's DecisionPoint Alert on DecisionPoint.com: It may only be a one-day bounce, but the questions are already appearing..."Is the correction over in Technology? Is this a BUY point?" Below I have the chart of the Nasdaq, followed by the... READ MORE
In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review how to handle your stocks depending on your investment horizon. They also share ways to stay on top of sector rotation as well as the broader markets. This video was originally recorded on September 10th, 2020.... READ MORE
It may seem strange to write a negative review of an ETF after it just made a 4%+ move today, but I wrote to my subscribers earlier this week about the bearish warning signs on Natural Gas (UNG). While admittedly I'm not quite as bearish, given the price... READ MORE
In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen cover what to look for to determine if the markets - or your stocks - have really hit a top. In order to time your exits, you need to know about stops, and the pair share their... READ MORE
What's up with the VIX and breadth? And what are they telling us about the market this week? A big news item for this edition of DecisionPoint is a New Long-Term PMO BUY signal for the SPX, but the Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA) splits, along with the... READ MORE
Consumer Spending is taking two paths, both of which are seeing high growth. In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share stocks that are being driven higher by consumer-driven growth during this historical period. In "Yeah... That Happened!", they also discuss the... READ MORE
In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl and Erin look back at the dot com bubble and discussed why many are talking "bubbles," given the voracity of the Bull Market coming out of the March lows. Carl zeroed in on Apple (AAPL) then and now, before then discussing a... READ MORE