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Beneath the Record Highs, Small-Cap Stocks Stand Out
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
When the stock market keeps grinding higher, it gets harder and harder to become bearish.
Just look at how the market closed on Friday!
* S&P 500 ($SPX): 7,398.93 (+0.84%)
* Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ): 26,247.08 (+1.71%)
* Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU): 49,609 (+0....
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The Stock Market Still Looks Bullish, But These Economic Charts Deserve Attention
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Despite Thursday's selloff, stocks remain bullish. Consumer sentiment, oil prices, and Friday's jobs report will test the market's risk-on momentum....
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit Record Highs as Chip Stocks Surge
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted record closes as chip stocks surged. See why broadening market strength and Bitcoin's rally point to bullish momentum....
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Before You Sell in May, Check the Seasonality Chart
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
It was a strong week for the stock market with the Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) closing above 25,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 ($SPX) and S&P 600 Small Cap Index ($SML) also notched record closing highs.
A lot of that strength came from big...
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Semis Surge to Record Highs, Commodities Stay In Focus
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Real-time crude oil, gold, silver, and other commodity prices will be available starting Sunday evening – plus, last call for 20% off six- and 12-month plans.
Strong earnings from Intel (INTC), hopes for peace, and renewed enthusiasm for AI-related stocks helped propel stocks higher this week. The S&P 500...
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Beyond the Headlines: Two Charts That Could Matter More than New Highs
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs, but weakness in Dow Transports and Real Estate tells a more cautious story. See what the charts reveal about market strength. ...
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How to Spot Opportunity After a Sharp Market Rebound
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
April is Financial Literacy Month, and if there’s one thing this month has reminded us, it’s that the stock market can throw a curveball when you least expect it.
After hitting a low on March 30, the stock market mostly moved higher. There was still plenty of uncertainty...
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New Highs, Surging Tech, and One Strange Stock Move
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs as tech rebounds, quantum stocks rally, and Allbirds grabs attention with a stunning AI-driven surge....
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How to Use New Highs to Spot Market Strength
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The two-week ceasefire may have been just the news the stock market was waiting for.
Even though the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Dow Jones Industrials ($INDU) closed lower on Friday, both indexes still finished the week on a strong footing. The Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ), meanwhile, closed higher for...
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Stocks Are Climbing Again, But Are We in the Clear?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Stocks are rebounding as volatility eases, but oil prices and inflation remain key risks for investors to watch closely....
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Small Caps Are Holding Up. Here’s How to Find the Leaders.
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
With the stock market closed for Good Friday, it’s a great chance to take a step back and see where things stand after a volatile week. In a way, the shortened trading week may have been a gift. Had the market been open on Friday, we might have seen...
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A Relief Rally or Rebound? What the Charts Are Saying Now
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Is this stock market rebound real or just a relief rally? Learn what the S&P 500, Nasdaq, VIX , and oil prices say about whether now is the time to buy stocks....
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Get Ready for the Market’s Next Turn with John Murphy’s 10 Laws
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
With the S&P 500 ($SPX), Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ), and Dow Industrials ($INDU) all trading below their 200-day moving averages, investors are facing a lot of tough questions. Should I sell all my holdings? Should I rotate into defensive sectors like Energy? Should I buy the dip?
When the...
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Before You Buy the Dip, Look at These 3 Charts
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The major stock market indexes are under pressure. Learn what the charts say now, which support levels matter, and why caution still makes sense for investors....
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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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