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The Market Just Broke Key Levels: Here’s What Happens Next
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
We can all agree that this wasn’t the kind of week investors enjoy.
The VIX moved higher, and the S&P 500 slipped below its 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and November low. Treasury yields have spiked higher and, under the surface, market breadth has weakened. If you...
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The Stock Market is Sending a Warning: Here’s How to Manage Risk
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
There was plenty to make investors uneasy this Friday the 13th. Recent economic data suggests inflation pressures remain, while the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing. Add in rising oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions and, understandably, the stock market ended the week on a cautious note.
Stocks, bonds,...
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Stock Market Is Sending Mixed Signals; Here’s What to Watch
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The stock market is sending mixed signals. See what the charts reveal about current trends and why semiconductors may lead the next move....
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What John Murphy’s Principles Say About Today’s Market
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
It was a challenging week.
Yes, the stock market had to cope with rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. But for many in the technical analysis community, the week carried a heavier weight. We learned of the passing of John Murphy, one of the most respected and influential teachers...
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Stocks Wobble as Oil Spikes: What the Charts Are Telling Investors
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The stock market turned volatile as oil prices surged. Here's what the charts are telling investors about the market's next move....
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Professional Money Managers Are Reducing Risk — Should You?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Beneath this week's market jitters, a subtle but meaningful shift is taking place.
It was another week where headlines, above all, drove the stock market. We had stories about AI disrupting software jobs, rising geopolitical tensions, and whispers of credit problems in the private credit space. Put all...
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The Stock Market’s Tone Is Changing: Are You Prepared?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The stock market is consolidating, not collapsing. Here's what sector rotation, moving averages, and the VIX reveal about what may come next....
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Are Your Stocks Keeping Up? Here's How to Check
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
A quiet week, but be sure to look under the hood.
It was another week of relatively little movement in the stock market. Yes, tariff headlines stirred things up a bit, but as the dust settled, the major indices quietly edged higher.
Here’s their weekly performance:
* Dow Jones Industrial...
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Stock Market Pullback or Rotation? What This Week's Volatility Is Telling Us
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
This week may have felt a little déjà vu as, once again, the stock market gave investors a short-lived scare.
Thursday’s selloff had many investors wondering if something bigger was brewing, but afterwards, things seemed to stabilize. By Friday’s close, most major indexes managed to hold key support...
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Stock Market Bounce or Breakdown? These Charts Hold the Clues
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The stock market is stalling at critical levels. Discover what the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and mrket breadth signals mean for investors....
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Ignore the Headlines. Let the Charts Do the Talking.
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
This week’s market action is a reminder of why it’s important to tune out the noise and tune into the charts.
Three straight down days are enough to make any investor a little uneasy. Headlines clog up your inbox, opinions pile up, and it feels like something terrible...
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Gold, Silver, and a Market Reality Check
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Who would have thought the name Kevin Warsh could move markets?
That’s exactly what happened this week. After sliding steadily since mid-January, the U.S. dollar bounced back on Friday. But the real jaw-dropper was precious metals, i.e., gold and silver.
If you look at the Silver futures...
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Tech Takes the Lead Again, but Market Breadth Raises Questions
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The Nasdaq leads with tech and semis, but weakening breadth raises questions. Learn which indicators and support levels to watch next....
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A Simple Checklist for Navigating Headline-Driven Markets
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
A market that’s driven by headlines can be challenging for technical analysts.
This past week was a good example. We saw a sharp selloff one day, a quick rebound the next, and then a whole lot of sideways action. Small-cap stocks looked strong for most of the week until...
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Stocks Steady, Small Caps Lead, Gold Surges: What the Charts Are Really Saying?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The S&P 500 holds its uptrend as small caps lead and gold surges. Here’s what the charts say about market direction and risk.
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A Low-Stress Way to Monitor New Market Leadership
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Is the market starting to open up beyond the usual suspects?
Participation in a market rally is healthy, and lately we’ve been seeing more than just a handful of large-cap growth stocks doing the heavy lifting. This is encouraging, especially if you want to protect your capital while looking...
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Market Strength is Spreading, Just Not Where You Might Expect
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The S&P 500 consolidates while market breadth improves. Small caps, semiconductors, and the S&P 500 Equal-Weight Index highlight a broader rally....
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Mixed Signals to Start the Year: Is Stock Market Leadership Changing?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Early price action shows mixed signals as Financials weaken, tech stalls, and oil, the dollar, and Bitcoin show signs of changing trends....
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Record Highs to Start the Year — and the Rally Is Broadening
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Broad participation + sector rotation + earnings season = a market worth watching.
We’re wrapping up the first full trading week of the year on a high note, as the market is giving investors something to smile about.
We may not have gotten a Santa Claus Rally, but what we did get...
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The Stock Market’s Moving, But It’s Tapping the Brakes
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The S&P 500 is edging higher but lacks conviction. Here are the key support levels, catalysts, and leadership shifts to watch as 2026 begins....
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How to Use the Market Summary Page to Spot Global Breakouts
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
After four straight down days in the S&P 500 ($SPX), Friday’s bounce was a welcome relief. And hey … there’s still a chance Santa Claus makes it to Wall St.
The S&P 500 closed at 6,858.47. If we’re going to get a...
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The Stock Market May Be Waking Up: It’s Not Just Tech Anymore
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Friday's market bounce brought a surprise: strength beyond Big Tech. See which sectors and ETFs are leading, and what it could mean for 2026....
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Investing Goals for 2026: Set Alerts and Stay Ahead
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!
The Santa Claus Rally window is officially here, and so far, it looks like we may get that holiday gift. Historically, when the market rallies during this period, it often sets the stage for positive momentum into the new year. On the flip...
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Turn Market Noise into Opportunity with Stock and ETF Scans
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The last full trading week of the year is behind us, and what a year it’s been. We’ve seen long, steady rallies, sharp pullbacks, and plenty of choppy, sideways action along the way. Throughout it all, 2025 reminded us just how dynamic and unpredictable the market can be....
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Too Many Stocks, Not Enough Clarity? Let’s Get Organized
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
We hope you’ve had a chance to customize your dashboard and spend a little time with the Market Summary page since last week. Even a few minutes a day can make a big difference in how connected you feel to the market!
If this past week reminded us of...
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A Stock Market Rally With a Twist: What's Strengthening and What's Cracking?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The Fed cut sparked new life in the stock market. See which sectors broke out, where weakness remains, and what it means for investors....
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Ready for 2026? Start With This One Daily Habit
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
It was a relatively quiet week in the market, with the major indexes barely budging. That’s not a bad thing. It's the perfect backdrop to do some planning.
With 2026 around the corner, now’s a great time to look back on 2025 and ask yourself a...
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The Stock Market Is Quiet… but Something Big Is Brewing Under the Surface
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Market breadth is strengthening as small caps, transports, and banks show leadership. See what these trends mean for the next potential breakout. ...
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Your Weekly Market Note + Our Cyber Week Sale
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing, and “filling” Thanksgiving!
Now that the turkey coma is officially behind us, it’s time to focus back on the stock market, which has been... interesting, to say the least.
If you stepped away last week, you may have missed the S&...
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Stocks Bounce Back: Is This the Start of Something Bigger?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Market breadth is turning bullish while sentiment lags. Get a clear breakdown of what's driving this week's market action....
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Next Week Might Be the Best Time to Plan Ahead
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
If this market didn’t make you feel dizzy, you’re in rare company. After a week like this, most of us could use a moment to catch our breath and get our bearings.
So, instead of loading you up with charts today (okay… maybe just one), I wanted to...
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Is the Market About to Turn? Key Charts Every Investor Should Watch Now
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Stocks have pulled back quickly. Explore what NVDA's earnings, breadth indicators, and sentiment data suggest for the market's next move....
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The Market’s Stuck in Neutral: What Could Break the Standstill?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The stock market churned but went nowhere this week as breadth held steady and rate-cut odds shifted. Here's what investors should watch next week....
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How to Read the Market When Nothing Seems to Add Up
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
When you get used to a resilient stock market, it can feel a little disorienting when things suddenly start to zig instead of zag. We got a taste of that this week, as some days the market marched higher, and other days it sold off sharply. If you felt like...
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Three Ways to Trade NVIDIA: Which One Gives You the Best Risk/Reward
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Tech took a hit, but all's not lost. Here's what NVIDIA's chart is indicating and how you can use options to trade the pullback with confidence....
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