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Stock Market Today: Are Big Tech Growth Stocks Back in the Spotlight?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Stocks rebounded on Wednesday with wide trading ranges.
* Investors are rotating back into large-cap growth and momentum stocks.
* The Financial sector was hit hard by negative news from banks but made some recovery.
It was a massive turnaround day in the market on Wednesday—stocks sold off after...
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Stock Market Today: Real Estate and Tech Lead, Energy Down
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The real estate sector gains ground as interest rate cuts loom.
* Technology stocks are showing slight gains, but not enough to shift momentum.
* Energy prices slide lower on weakened demand.
The Real Estate sector took the lead in Tuesday's trading, probably because interest rate cuts are...
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Broad-Based Stock Market Selloff: How to Position Your Portfolio?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Broader stock market indexes sell off as investors fear rate cuts may be too late.
* Treasury yields fell to their lowest yearly levels.
* Big Tech stocks got hammered, with semiconductor stocks getting hit the hardest.
After a week of wavering action, the stock market made a directional move—...
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The SCTR Report: Why TSLA Stock Sees Tremendous Strength
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Tesla's stock price has been gaining technical strength, evident from its daily and weekly price charts.
* An analysis of Tesla's stock price shows a potential intermediate-term trading opportunity.
* Before entering a buy position, be sure to identify your entry and exit positions.
When the...
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Stock Market Today: Tech Tumbles as Mega-Cap Stocks Get Hit by Major Profit-Taking
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Semiconductor stocks get slammed
* Volatility rises as investors become more fearful of more selling pressure ahead
* Investors should be extremely cautious as Broadcom earnings and Non-Farm Payrolls could impact the stock market
I hope you had a relaxing, restful long weekend, and welcome to September.
It was a...
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Charting Forward: Opportunities You Can Seize in September
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Stocks close higher on Friday with volatility remaining low.
* September is typically a weak month for equities.
* Energy and Utilities tend to perform better in September.
It's a quiet end to August, with the broader stock market indexes wavering higher and lower. The Market Overview panel...
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MarketCarpet Report: Stock Market Remains Resilient With Dow Notching a Record Close
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high in a thin trading day.
* The Financial sector continues to lead.
* Overall, the stock market remains healthy with low volatility.
The thin trading ahead of Labor Day weekend is here. Despite that, on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial...
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Stock Market Today: NVDA Reports, Tech Lags, Financials Take the Lead
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The leading sector today was the Financials, followed by Health Care and Utilities.
* Technology stocks sold off significantly and was the worst sector performer.
* With interest rate cuts expected in the next FOMC meeting, financial stocks have the potential to rise further.
Today's MarketCarpet was a...
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Stock Market Today: Two Sectors That Can Make Sizable Moves
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Financial and Technology sectors were the leaders.
* With NVDA reporting earnings, tech stocks, especially semiconductors, could steal the spotlight again.
* With interest rate cuts on the horizon, financial stocks could see increased momentum.
Have you ever been in a plane that keeps circling around, waiting to land? That&...
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The SCTR Report: Workday Rises on Strong Earnings Results and Rising Technical Strength
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Workday, Inc. stock rose higher on strong earnings and guidance
* If Workday stock rises with strong momentum and technical strength, the stock has potential to make for a favorable intermediate-term position trade
* Learn how to set an alert for WDAY stock price to cross a specific threshold
When...
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The SCTR Report: Dell Is Gaining Strength. Here's Why the Stock Is a Strong Buy
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Dell stock is rising from its lows and is worth putting on your radar
* Dell stock is seeing technical improvement but needs more momentum
* There are clear entry and exit points on the daily chart of Dell
When the general market is recovering from a pullback, there can...
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Mag 7 Stocks in the Spotlight as Stock Market Recovers
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Cooling inflation data added some optimism in the market although trading volume was low
* The broader stock market indexes are seeing some daylight as they pop their heads out after being underwater
* The Mag 7 stocks are showing strength, which means there could be some buying opportunities soon...
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S&P 500 Teetering On 100-Day Moving Average Support
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The stock market indexes end the week on a positive note after a scary Monday
* Volatility steps back slightly after a brief spike over 65
* Next week's consumer and producer inflation data could help set direction
A sigh of relief? The US stock market started the...
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The SCTR Report: Carvana Stock Makes It To Top of the Podium Today
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Carvana stock takes the lead in the large-cap stocks SCTR Report
* CVNA stock has established an upside trend with higher lows and higher highs
* Carvana's stock price is holding above its 21-day exponential moving average
On a day when the S&P 500 ($SPX) drops...
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Recession Fears Top of Mind As Tech Stocks Selloff
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Weak manufacturing and jobs data sends investors into panic mode
* All broader stock market indexes fall over 2%
* Bond prices rise
The dog days of summer are here. And the stock market gives us a brutal reminder of this.
The first trading day of August began on a...
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Big Tech Earnings, Fed Meeting, Jobs Report: Will They Add More Pressure to the Stock Market?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Investor sentiment has turned more bearish with a continuation of a selloff in big tech stocks.
* More earnings, an FOMC meeting, and jobs report are adding to investor uncertainty.
* Keep an eye on bond prices as the data starts to unravel.
Last week, there was a noticeable change...
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Recovery Rally In Stock Market Offers Hope: What You Need To Watch
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* After two days of massive selloffs, Friday's recovery offers some hope.
* Investors await earnings from mega-cap tech companies, economic data, and Fed meeting.
* Small caps continue to trend higher.
Major equity indexes rose on Friday after a selloff that hit the Technology sector especially hard. But...
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After the Tech Bloodbath: Ways to Strategize Your Portfolio
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Tech stocks took a dive on Wednesday but look like they are making up some of those losses prior to hitting the next support level.
* Expect volatility in the stock market in the coming weeks since it's earnings season and there's a Fed meeting...
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Important Market Breadth Indicators to Watch: Making Sense of Three Consecutive Down Days
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Three consecutive declining days in the stock market increases risk appetite
* Semiconductors were the catalyst for the selloff and trading below two support levels
* Keep an eye on market breadth indicators to get indications of whether the stock market is correcting or if the selloff will be longer-term...
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Carvana Stock Is Picking Up Speed. Is Now the Time To Buy?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Carvana stock hit a new 52-week high and has potential to move higher
* The weekly chart of Carvana's stock price shows the trend is up and has more upside potential
* Carvana's stock chart shows the relative strength index is just approaching overbought territory, indicating...
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Stock Market Makes Spectacular Run, and It's Not From the Popular Magnificent Seven
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Stock market sees rally in areas aside from the Magnificent Seven stocks
* Small-cap stocks had an impressive performance in the last two trading days of the week
* The stock market continues to show its bullish strength as we enter earnings season
What a strange trip it's...
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When Will the Stock Market's Bullish Momentum Snap? Charts You Need to Watch
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The stock market could continue its bullish run on interest rate cut speculation
* The S&P 500 Equal-Weighted Index is a good indication of the health of the overall stock market
* Bond market action is often a leading indicator of stock market action
With the S&...
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An Awesome Breakthrough in S&P 500 and Nasdaq: Will the Momentum Continue?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite close at record highs
* Equities, precious metals, and bonds all rise, but Bitcoin shows weakness
* Keep an eye on the Equal Weighted S&P 500 and Nasdaq breadth to get early insight into stock market direction.
If you were taking...
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Stock Market's Choppy Action Continues: Focus is on Jobs Report, Powell Speech
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The stock market continued to move sideways as investors continue to be indecisive
* Speech from Fed Chair Powell and Fed meeting minutes could send the market in either direction
* Friday's jobs report could impact price action in the stock market
The stock market's theme...
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Bank Stress Tests: What They Mean for Your Portfolio
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The 2024 bank stress results show that all participating banks are able to withstand an economic collapse
* In spite of the banks passing the stress test, the XLF didn't see much movement
* Look for XLF to reverse at its 50% Fibonacci retracement level and start gaining...
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Tech Stocks Take a Breather: Is Now the Best Time To Buy the Chip Dip?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Technology stocks end the week lower, breaking their winning streak
* Semiconductor stocks sell off and take the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite lower for the week
* Micron Technology announces earnings next week, which could mean the pullback may present an opportunity to load up on some...
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Stock Market Pushes Higher, But Is There a Bond Market Surprise Brewing?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Cooler inflation data sees Treasury yields fall and bond prices rise
* The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit new highs as interest rate cuts could be on the horizon
* AAPL overcomes headwinds and is playing catchup while TSLA awaits results of a shareholder vote to approve...
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S&P 500 Still Bullish: This Is What You Should Watch For
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Stock market unfazed by today's jobs data
* Yields rise, US dollar rises, and equities close the week relatively flat
* Market breadth continues to be strong, indicating the stock market is still chugging along
It was a bit of a seesaw week in the stock market, but,...
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Stock Market Shows Its Magic: An Exciting Finish
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The stock market has wrapped the week on a positive note
* Consumer Staples stocks may start to show strength in the near future
* More macro data is on deck for next week
What a turnaround! Today's PCE data, which was in line with expectations, initially sent...
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Stock Market Ends Week on Optimistic Note, With a Few Surprises
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The stock market started out slow, sold off, and then recovered some of those losses to end the week on an optimistic note.
* Market internals continue to be strong indicating that the stock market has a bullish bias.
* Several stocks made new highs including NVDA, FSLR, and DELL....
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Thrilling Week for the Stock Market: Dow Jones Makes Strong Close Above 40,000 for the First Time
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 40,000 for the first time
* Commodities such as silver, copper, and gold are moving higher
* Volatility remains low, indicating investors are complacent
It made it! The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) closed above 40,000 for the first time, another record...
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A Grand Slam: Broader Stock Market Indexes Soar to New Highs
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite close at all-time highs
* Bond prices also moved higher, as did gold and silver
* The VIX remains low, indicating investors are complacent
The bull market hasn't gone anywhere. Despite of worrying about the...
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Meme Stock Frenzy Back In the Spotlight: Are Traders Losing Patience?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Investors look like they're keeping their powder dry until key economic data is released this week
* The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite are trading close to their highs, but are hesitant to reach it
* Meme stocks showed their might today,...
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Why Novo Nordisk's Stock Price Recovery Makes It a Promising Buy
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Novo Nordisk's stock price fell after its Q1 earnings report, but pivoted and reversed
* NVO stock could break above its all-time highs
* A couple of technical indicators can help confirm your buy decision
Novo Nordisk (NVO) reported Q1 earnings on May 2. Even though it was...
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Technology Stocks Back In the Lead: Are Inflation Fears Behind Us?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The broader stock market indexes closed higher, but failed to show enough follow through to the upside
* Technology stocks were in the lead today and led the stock market higher
* The CBOE Volatility Index is back below 15, indicating lack of fear among investors
The weaker-than-expected jobs report...
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SPY's Pullback Continues: How To Know When It's Over
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) dipped lower after hitting resistance of its 50-day moving average
* There are three key turnaround levels to watch closely to determine if the pullback is over
* Breadth indicators can identify when the buyers are back
What's a trader...
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S&P 500 & Nasdaq Composite Approach Critical Resistance; Watch for These Important Levels!
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The Nasdaq Composite is trading above its last swing high, which could a the first sign of a reversal to the upside
* The S&P 500 is up against resistance from its 50-day moving average and a downward sloping trendline
* The Dow Jones Industrial Average has reversed...
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Analyzing the SPY: How to Know When the Pullback is Over
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* SPY is trading within a downward channel in the daily chart and has equal odds of breaking out in either direction
* The weekly chart shows the uptrend is still in play and SPY is going through a healthy correction
* Analyze different index and sector exchange-traded funds to identify...
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S&P 500 Approaches 100-Day Moving Average: Is Now an Attractive Time to Buy Stocks?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The possibility of only one interest rate cut and escalation of geopolitical tensions increases uncertainty levels for investors
* The 100-day simple moving average could be the S&P 500's next support level
* Massive selloff in Tech stocks sends the Nasdaq Composite below its 100-day moving...
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Will NFLX Pierce Through Resistance With Breakthrough Earnings? Here's What You Need to Know
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* NFLX is close to a strong resistance level and could break above it if the company beats earnings estimates
* Netflix's stock price has been trending higher since July 22 after the stock took a deep plunge
* Expect a lot of volatility after NFLX announces earnings on...
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