Did this week’s price action give you a serious case of the blahs? It was a rough week in the stock market, especially for tech and AI-related stocks. Investors are concerned about how companies will finance those extensive infrastructure and data center buildouts. This week’s price action... READ MORE
Is the stock market setting up for another rally? Discover what the charts reveal about semiconductor stocks, potential opportunities, and risks to watch. ... READ MORE
It was an exciting week on Wall St. The S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) closed at record highs, then sold off. But the week ended with the major indexes closing higher. The excitement wasn’t limited to Wall Street; we’ve had plenty happening here at... READ MORE
Tech stocks stumble as investors rotate into other sectors. While the broader indexes remain structurally bullish, there are headwinds investors shouldn't ignore. Find out how you can get a bird's eye view of the stock market and know when shifts are going to take place.... READ MORE
The weaker-than-expected jobs report eased concerns of an interest rate hike in the next FOMC meeting. Growth stocks reacted positively to the news. At one point, the Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) hit a new high but pulled back while the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX) notched a record close. So, overall,... READ MORE
Technology continues to lead the stock market, but broader participation from banks, transports, and other groups could strengthen this rally.... READ MORE
You heard the news. The Strait of Hormuz may reopen within the next seven days. That headline sent oil prices lower and equity indexes higher on Friday, capping off another wild, headline-driven week. Through all the noise, though, the technical structure of the S&P 500 ($SPX) and... READ MORE
The Nasdaq is hitting record highs as the stock market pushes higher. Find out what semiconductor strength, rising yields, and weakening industries are signaling next. ... READ MORE
The stock market bounced around this week but managed to recover from Wednesday’s selloff. By Friday’s close, the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) had fought their way back into positive territory, with most of it coming in the final hour of trading. But the... READ MORE
Post-Fed weakness puts stocks under pressure as Treasury yields, oil prices, and volatility rise. Here are the key SPY and QQQ levels to watch.... READ MORE
September is seasonally one of the weaker months for stocks, and so far, it’s giving investors plenty to chew on. * Interest rates * Crude oil prices * Learn to trade credit spreads Yields are up The much-awaited August inflation report is finally behind us, and the numbers helped calm the... READ MORE
Rising Treasury yields, persistent inflation, and weakening small caps put pressure on stocks. Here's what investors should watch next. ... READ MORE
It was a rough week to get a read on the stock market. One day, the major equity indexes were down; the next day, they erased those losses and pushed higher; and finally, they finished the week not far from where they started. Meanwhile, the bond market continues to command... READ MORE
Treasury yields are rising ahead of the September Fed meeting. Here's what the 10-year yield, momentum, and inflation data could mean for stocks.... READ MORE
August is usually one of the quieter months in the stock market. But September often brings more activity. Given that it’s the final weekend of August, now is a good time to make sure you’re prepared for whatever the stock market throws your way. I thought this would... READ MORE
Treasury yields were a major driver of the market this week. Despite the U.S. Treasury’s intervention earlier in the week, bond yields continued to rise, with the 30-year closing at 5.28% and the 10-year closing at 4.74%. The intervention did produce some interesting price... READ MORE
U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply, lifting bonds, stocks, gold and bitcoin. Here's what the move menas and the key technical levels to watch next. ... READ MORE
It looked like we might get a little excitement this week after Thursday’s price action, but that ultimately never materialized, and Friday turned out to be a quiet session. Even so, the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) eked out a small gain for the week.... READ MORE
Stocks close higher as inflation cools, market breadth strengthens, and volatility stays low. Here's what traders should watch next.... READ MORE
This week, the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Dow Jones Industrials ($INDU) notched new closing highs, the Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) had its best week since April, gold moved higher, and volatility subsided. The bull market still has legs! This week’s update: * Sentiment measures * Where’s Crypto? Stocks popped... READ MORE
Softer jobs data shifted Fed expectations, lifting stocks and gold. Here are the key technical levels and macro catalysts to watch ahead of CPI.... READ MORE
The Nasdaq breaks out as technology stocks lead a broad market rally. See the key levels in tech, oil, yields, and volatility that traders should watch next.... READ MORE
What a week! One day, the major indexes look ready to slide lower; the next day, they reverse course and end the week on a positive note. This week’s update: * Wild stock market swings * Scanning for strong stocks * Level up your scanning skills If you’re a short-term... READ MORE
Stocks, bonds, and volatility send warning signals after the Fed meeting. Here are the key support levels and market catalysts traders should watch next. ... READ MORE
Earnings, tariffs, oil prices, and Treasury yields gave investors plenty to digest this week. By Friday’s close, the S&P 500 ($SPX), Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ), and Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) had all closed lower for the week, with the Nasdaq taking the biggest hit. This week’s... READ MORE
The stock market remains range-bound as investors weigh earnings, rising oil prices, Treasury yields, and gold's attempt to break higher.... READ MORE
It was a rough week for the stock market, despite a strong start to quarterly earnings season. Technology stocks came under pressure, oil prices continued to rise, and the Cboe Volatility Index ($VIX) jumped 12.19%, closing at 18.77. With so much uncertainty in the market, the weekend is... READ MORE
Should you rely on AI models to pick your stocks? Discover the pitfalls of relying on AI decisionmaking when trading — and how the tools offered by StockCharts.com can help you make your own best choices.... READ MORE
The stock market ended the week on a positive note, despite the mid-week selloff, thanks in large part to the excitement surrounding the Nasdaq debut of SK Hynix (SKHY or SKHYV), reigniting enthusiasm for the AI trade. This week’s update: * Earnings season kicks off * Your ChartLists page * An... READ MORE
Chip stocks rally as Big Tech shows signs of life, oil pulls back, and Bitcoin firms up. Can renewed risk appetite push the S&P 500 toward new highs?... READ MORE
On June 30, the final trading day of the second quarter, semiconductors looked ready to come roaring back. But by Thursday’s close, the last trading day of this holiday-shortened week, that comeback looked a lot less certain. In this update: * Semiconductors flash red * Getting a head start before... READ MORE
Stocks finished the first half strong, with semiconductors leading the way. Here's why the broader market trend remains bullish, and what investors should watch next. ... READ MORE
The S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) have spent the entire week in the red, falling every trading day. Throughout the selloff, though, the Cboe Volatility Index ($VIX) has stayed below 20, which suggests that investors aren’t panicking. This could have something to do with timing.... READ MORE
Micron’s earnings beat could help revive tech stocks, but PCE inflation data may decide what comes next.... READ MORE
A new Fed Chairman, a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, and soaring semiconductors. For a short week, there was plenty to talk about. In this update: * Semiconductors lead the market * New indicators and overlays * Upcoming virtual event After such an eventful week, I was especially eager... READ MORE
Stocks rebound after a hawkish Fed meeting as Technology leads, the U.S. dollar strengthens, gold weakens, and oil tests key support level.... READ MORE
We had a smorgasbord of market-moving events this week, including inflation data, renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, SpaceX IPO, and the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM. When the stock market turns volatile, especially on news-driven moves, it’s often accompanied by a “surround sound” of opinions... READ MORE
Stocks sold off as headline risk rattled investors. Discover what the S&P 500, Nasdaq, semiconductors, and oil are signalling next. ... READ MORE
When the stock market climbs as sharply as it has, a pullback is never out of the question. The difficult part is knowing when it will arrive. After this week’s price action, the big question is if we’re starting to see the early signs of a narrative shift.... READ MORE
It was another stellar week and month for stocks. How stellar? Just head over to the Market Summary page, switch to the monthly timeframe, and look at the gains in the Equities panel. The only group in the red was Dow Utilities. Even more impressive is the Weekly Streak column:... READ MORE