Amazon's stock price is starting to show some momentum. Will the stock break above its February high and ride to its next resistance level? Keep an eye on its SCTR score. If it stays above 70, this could be a nice ride. The StockCharts Technical Ranking (SCTR) scan... READ MORE
When inflation is a huge concern, you'd think the stock market would celebrate in a big way when inflation shows signs of cooling. Not so much. April consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI) data came close to estimates. Headline CPI rose 0.4% in April... READ MORE
Running scans as part of your daily trading routine can reveal surprising trading candidates. Alphabet, Inc. stock is well-loved among investors and a massive component of the S&P 500 index. But GOOGL has struggled. Will it break through a critical resistance level? After running a scan identifying large-cap... READ MORE
Today was Fed Decision Day, and investors were disappointed. No definite pause in interest rate hikes, but maybe just a little hint. As expected, the Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points. This brings interest rates to the 5.0%-to-5.25% range. The last time rates were this... READ MORE
The stock market has had quite a week. First, there was JP Morgan Chase (JPM)'s takeover of First Republic Bank (FRC). Then came the warning from Janet Yellen that the US may hit its debt ceiling as early as June 1. That's a lot to digest,... READ MORE
A slowdown can sometimes be a good thing. That was the general thinking behind the market when the much-awaited GDP report was released on Thursday. The data showed that the US economy grew less than analysts expected; the overall economy grew 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023, which... READ MORE
April is Financial Literacy Month. As a retail trader or investor, you know the value of education. There's always a new technique, tool, or strategy to learn. Sophisticated scanning tools can help identify stocks that could improve your trading process. Here's an example of using scan... READ MORE
When a stock you don't own keeps going higher and higher, you probably feel regret for not buying it when it was still affordable. It's not unusual for traders to feel that way. But the reality is that no stock keeps moving up forever. Looking back... READ MORE
Aerospace and defense stocks seem to be busting through turbulence. Lockheed Martin (LMT)'s better-than-expected earnings helped push its stock price higher, and the positive news added upside momentum to the aerospace and defense industry. So it shouldn't be surprising that the Industrial sector, using the Industrial... READ MORE
It's all about inflation and earnings. Will the Fed continue to raise interest rates after two key gauges of prices came in lower than estimates? After the recent regional bank fallout, will bank earnings be strong enough to lift the Financial sector out of its doldrums? The government&... READ MORE
Occasionally, the stock market gets hit with unpredictable black swan events. These throw the market into panic mode and send investors rushing to sell their positions. It can be a terrifying experience for individual investors and traders. Wouldn't it be great to see market volatility ahead of time?... READ MORE
You invest in the stock market to make money, but you also want to preserve your capital. And in an investment environment dominated by uncertainty—regional bank fallout, inflation, rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions—investors are leaning towards implementing defensive strategies for their portfolios. One of the defensive sectors that... READ MORE
April is Financial Literacy Month—a good excuse to bump up your financial knowledge so you can be better equipped to manage your personal finances. To support your financial journey, StockCharts is featuring several articles in April that focus on how you can take advantage of the educational tools that... READ MORE
A driver who goes with the flow of traffic and adjusts to traffic conditions usually gets places in good time and safely. Similarly, a good trader who trades in sync with price action is likelier to make better trades and preserve more capital. The key: Recognize price movement and take... READ MORE
2022 was a challenging year for investors, and, so far, the stock market in 2023 has had its fair share of challenges. The fallout of some banks came as a surprise to many investors; how can retail traders improve their trading results in 2023 in light of such unexpected events?... READ MORE
What a difference a day makes. So much for Tuesday's relief rally in banks. The banking contagion continued with Credit Suisse's fallout, which brought the banking fiasco to a global level. The domino effect was felt in the banking sector once again and continued into Thursday,... READ MORE
The stock market has been struggling the last few days, losing all gains made earlier this month (March). It's almost as if there's a tug of war between investors and the news. In the last couple of months, it was between investors and the Fed, but... READ MORE
Whether employed in a financial institution, or learning the ropes on your own, women in finance, all over the world, face similar challenges. We conclude our conversations with women in finance with three who followed different paths but confronted similar bottlenecks. Let's find out how Jane Gallina (Airplane... READ MORE
In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we continue our series of articles highlighting women traders who have overcome personal and professional challenges to achieve their personal and financial goals. In this installment, we hear from Danielle Shay, a self-made trader, market analyst,... READ MORE
Several recent surveys have shown that women tend to avoid investing in the stock market. That may be changing as women start realizing the importance of financial wellness. In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, StockCharts is running a series of articles highlighting... READ MORE
February, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac 2023, tends to be a weak month, especially in pre-election years. Now that February is behind us, does it mean the worst is over? Not necessarily. Each year comes with unique scenarios and challenges; this year, all else being equal, a... READ MORE
When the stock market can't decide which way it will go, investors have difficulty making decisions. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can up your investing game plan by following this road map. CHARTWATCHERS KEY POINTS * Looking at different asset types helps to... READ MORE
The US consumer price index (CPI) came in slightly higher than expected; the market's been pretty chill about it so far. But will that change? Inflation may be eating into your bank account, but you can stop it from taking a chunk out of your portfolio returns. Since... READ MORE
Disney reported Q1 FY23 earnings on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after the close. The company beat earnings per share and revenue estimates, and total Disney+ subscriptions were higher than expected. Successive peaks and dips in rapid order may be thrilling for most roller coaster enthusiasts, but, on Wall Street, not... READ MORE
SNAP's got a new game plan up its sleeve and, depending on how well it fits, it may make or break the stock. After flat or disappointing earnings reports for most of 2022, mainly due to weak social media ad revenues, SNAP stock has suffered. The stock'... READ MORE
Three big bellwether stocks announced earnings on the same day, after the close, and they all missed estimates. Does this mean the Technology sector or the broader market will head lower? Not necessarily. From a technical perspective, ahead of earnings, the charts of Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), and Apple (AAPL)... READ MORE
Gain insight into the Fed's interest rate decision and explore how you can strategize your trades in the future. CHARTWATCHERS KEY POINTS * The Fed raises interest rates by 25 basis points (0.25 percentage points). * Stock markets closed higher after hearing Chairman Powell's comments. * Monitoring sector... READ MORE
"As the S&P 500 goes in January, so goes the year." If you're a Stock Trader's Almanac reader, you'll be familiar with this adage. According to the Almanac, since 1950, this seasonal indicator has registered 12 major errors. That'... READ MORE
When concerns of a recession are front and center, investors tend to pay more attention to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report. The Q4 2022 GDP report showed the U.S. economy grew by 2.9% in the quarter, and Wall Street wasn't disappointed. The day the report... READ MORE
Semiconductors are getting a lot of love from Wall Street once again, with many stocks in the industry getting upgrades from analysts. No wonder many of the semiconductor stocks spiked higher. All you have to do is pull up a chart of the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and you'... READ MORE
If you've logged into your Facebook account recently, you may have noticed a bunch of targeted reels. No, it's not TikTok. This just shows that Meta Platforms (META), parent company of Facebook, is rolling up its sleeves and getting aggressive in the advertising space. META has... READ MORE
Uncertain about where the stock market's headed? You should be, after a tumultuous 2022. Read on to hear what three experts think the 2023 investment landscape will look like. More importantly, get ready to take advantage of new trading and investing opportunities. Forecasting the stock market is like... READ MORE
The December consumer price index (CPI) was welcome news for the stock market. Headline and core CPI numbers came in line with expectations. Headline CPI year-over-year is up 6.5% and core CPI is up 5.7%. Even though the softening inflation number was probably already priced into the market,... READ MORE
If you've been too focused on how much the high-flying tech stocks have brought down the value of your portfolio, you may not have noticed that value stocks that have been sidelined are showing signs of a turnaround. This isn't unusual; in an economically uncertain environment,... READ MORE
After a pretty dismal stock performance in 2022, investors are looking forward to some signs of optimism in the first trading week of the new year. Alas, the first two days didn't bring much hope. Fed minutes indicate that inflation is still high, and that means more interest... READ MORE
As the year ends, it's time to think about your New Year's resolutions. But how can you make them last longer than a few weeks? Here's one approach traders and investors can try. The ball has dropped, the champagne has popped, and you'... READ MORE
Warning! Inclement weather at the North Pole might impact Santa's trip to Wall Street. As the end of the year approaches, you're likely to hear the term 'Santa Claus rally" come up often. But what exactly is it, and how can traders and investors... READ MORE
What will the stock market look like in 2023? It's hard to tell, but these five charts could elevate your market awareness by a few notches. Forecasting stock price movement is never easy, not even for the most experienced stock investor. As an investor or trader, the closest... READ MORE
You've probably heard of the January effect—that is, when small-cap stocks show strong performance during the first trading month of the year. But don't let it throw you off; it doesn't necessarily mean you'll see the action in January. According to... READ MORE
As 2022 comes to a close, it's time to start thinking about next year's investment and trading roadmap. It happens every year, and this year is no different. The end of the year, among other things, is a time for reflection and thinking about the following... READ MORE