Before We Dive In… Markets don’t usually flip the other direction in one sure and sudden move. More often than not, they telegraph their intentions first. After that, momentum cools, trends soften, and the signals start blinking before the actual turn hits. John Murphy’s Law #8 is about... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Even when markets trend in a given direction, they still fluctuate. It’s as if price overshoots in one direction, stalls, snaps back, and continues in the same primary direction. These are like mini-cycles within a broad trend. And detecting these mini-cycles is where oscillators shine.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… If trends are like the market’s storyline, then moving averages are the narrator that keeps the story straight. It smooths out the noise, revealing the market’s direction, and showing whether the trend narrative is strengthening, weakening, or just stuck. Welcome to John Murphy’s... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Every chart tells some kind of a story. Without structure, however, that story can feel like noise. Trendlines help you sense the rhythm underneath the often volatile surface, showing where buyers and sellers may draw their invisible battle lines and how long those lines can hold.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… They say “buy the dip.” You hear it everywhere. But let’s be honest—it’s a lot easier said than done. How deep will the dip go before the trend resumes (if it resumes at all)? Where’s the bounce hiding, and why there? A... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… If you could spot where price is likely to bounce, stall, or reverse, you’d probably time entries and exits a lot better. That’s Law #3: find support and resistance—plus the polarity principle, where broken resistance often becomes support, and vice versa. The Core... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Hopefully, you’ve read our first article on mapping the trends (John Murphy’s Law #1). Once you’ve figured out how to do this, the next question is simple: What do you do with it? Welcome to our article on Law #2. This principle is... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… While the tools and strategies we use to analyze markets have evolved, human behavior has remained consistent (more or less). That’s why John Murphy’s Ten Laws of Technical Trading is as relevant today as it was during the long course of history from which... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Markets change. Principles don’t. More specifically, the way we deal with markets evolves, but the factors driving markets remain consistent. Famed technical analyst John Murphy distills these factors into 10 Laws. These are timeless lessons that cut through the market noise and reveal how price,... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Silver’s been making headlines lately, testing historic highs, and stealing a bit of gold’s shine. Might you have forecasted its rise? Some “old school” silver and gold bugs claim it is possible, using this one metric. Let’s explore what it is and unpack... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… For every story a chart tells, there are stories hidden from plain view. One story tends to repeat itself almost like clockwork, though it also comes with variations. That’s what seasonality is all about: odd months where stocks tend to shine, stumble, or stall. In... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You’re about to see why traders obsess over 52-week highs, and why not all highs are created equal. I’ll break down what really happens when a stock hits (or hovers just below) that milestone. Even better, I’ll show you how to scan for... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You’re about to learn something unique: how to gauge trend strength and seize market opportunities using two sets of eyes. The GMMA splits price action into short-term and long-term views, giving you two perspectives on the same market. With one eye on fast-money moves and... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Here’s today’s play: you’ll run the Entered Ichimoku Cloud scan to spot buy-the-dip candidates, use the SCTR to find the strongest stocks, and then you’ll flip to the charts to see which candidates may be worth pursuing. Plus, you’ll learn how... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Finding an “edge” in the markets can mean looking at tools that most overlook, or using a seemingly “common” tool from an uncommon angle. The ZigZag is a perfect example. It’s not the most popular tool. It’s not even an indicator. Yet it has... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Think “overbought” means it’s time to bail? Not always. Sometimes that 70+ RSI reading doesn’t signal weakness, but strength. In this Insider post, we’ll flip the script on RSI, show you why overbought often means “stay on board,” and give you the tools... READ MORE
There are countless tools and strategies for gauging market sentiment. When combined, sure, they give you a full picture. But they also take time. But what if you just need a quick vibe check? You plan to dig deeper later, but right now, you need a fast read to keep... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Ever wish you had a dashboard that flickers between “caution” and “go”? That’s what these Key Ratios are. Wall Street’s caution vs. go signal. They don’t offer trade signals, but they do give you a vibe check, helping you figure out if investors... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… If you haven’t spent much time exploring ChartSchool, we’re about to level up your capacity to learn and apply. First off, ChartSchool is massive. It’s one of the biggest technical analysis libraries out there, which is both a blessing and a curse. But... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Every index wears two faces. The first is performance—what you see on the surface. The second is breadth—what lies beneath. Price tells you where the money’s moving today. But breadth tells you if that move has legs, or if it may be running... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You can do a lot with MarketCarpets—analyze sectors, spot outliers, gauge technical strength, the whole deal. But let’s cut the fat. You just want a fast, visual read on what’s happening now. So, let’s get to it. I’ll show you how.... READ MORE
Before You Click Around… Let’s be honest: most nav bars are just toolboxes. StockCharts’ new nav bar? It’s sleeker, smarter, and if you look closely, it’s also sneakier. Why? Hidden inside one of those tabs is a full-blown market analysis workflow. It’s a comprehensive top-down routine... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… If you’ve never checked whether your chart is set to log scale or arithmetic scale, you might be looking at a distorted picture without even knowing it. Not a great way to start your analysis. One small setting, one HUGE impact. Let’s make sure... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… How do you turn a quick morning scan into a market edge? With SCTR Reports. In this article, we’ll cover how SCTRs rank stocks, how to scan them fast, and how to spot leaders, laggards, and turnarounds in minutes. This is your quick-start guide to... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Have you ever wondered why the S&P 100, 400, and 600 show up in the Market Summary? They serve a purpose, mainly to give you a quick read on investor sentiment: whether Wall Street is favoring large-, mid-, or small-caps. Today, I’m going... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Should I start with a blank chart or one pre-loaded with indicators? It’s a good question. There are pros and cons to both, and it depends on what you’re trying to do. In this quick post, I’ll break everything down so that you... READ MORE
We’ve all been there: You're in the middle of analyzing a chart when suddenly everything freezes, and real-time data stops flowing. And now you’re wondering—is it my computer, my Wi-Fi, or... my charting service? Check the New System Status Page When Things Go Weird The... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Sure, it’s a search tool, but what matters is how you use it. StockCharts’ new search digs deep into the archive and pulls up the most relevant content. I’ll show you how I optimize its use to find indicators, tutorials, market analysis, and explainers... READ MORE
What are the different ways you can use technical analysis in your trading? And which is the best one for you? Today's Insider Tip: Know your charting "style" and focus on its strengths.... READ MORE
Kicking off his new column, Karl Montevirgen introduces you to "The StockCharts Insider," your new guide to the ins and outs of StockCharts.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * $BTCUSD recently broke above critical resistance at $112k. * Historically, the crypto has made significant moves after clearing a prolonged period of sideways trading. * It's time to set upside and downside targets—key levels we discuss below. Bitcoin ($BTCUSD) is riding a wave of surging optimism, smashing... READ MORE
For those who focus on sector rotation, whether to adjust portfolio weightings or invest directly in sector indexes, you're probably wondering: Amid the current "risk-on" sentiment, even with ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties, can seasonality help you better anticipate shifts in sector performance? Current Sector Performance... READ MORE
Roblox Corporation (RBLX), the company behind the immersive online gaming universe, has been on a strong run since April. This isn't the first time the stock demonstrated sustained technical strength: RBLX has maintained a StockCharts Technical Rank(SCTR) above 90, aside from a few dips, since last November.... READ MORE
As the cycle of uncertainty continues to yield confusion than clarity, investors are again caught having to decide between taking an offensive and defensive posture in the market. The tough part in today's market environment is how fast situations can shift. With headlines driving the action, sentiment can... READ MORE
Catching a sector early as it rotates out of a slump is one of the more reliable ways to get ahead of an emerging trend. You just have to make sure the rotation has enough strength to follow through. On Thursday morning, as the markets maintained a cautiously bullish tone,... READ MORE
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) appears poised for an explosive breakout, both technically and fundamentally. While it remains to be seen whether this materializes by its Q3 earnings report on June 25, the setup suggests a high-probability move is about to happen, and soon. The fundamental case for a breakout is... READ MORE
Silver just hit a 13-year high, breaking above a key resistance level that could ignite a major bull run. Some metals analysts now say a rally to $40 isn't a long shot, but a matter of time. So, are the odds finally shifting in favor of the bulls?... READ MORE
Despite the uncertainty prevailing in the markets, the Nasdaq 100 Index ($NDX) has proven resilient, perhaps more so than its peer benchmarks. The 90-day trade truce between the U.S. and China, initiated in May, boosted investor confidence. Yet that's now at risk amid mutual accusations of violations.... READ MORE
Nuclear energy stocks are on a tear, and Oklo Inc. (OKLO), Cameco Corp. (CCJ), and NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) are leading the charge, fueled by presidential executive orders, investor hype, and hopes for a nuclear-powered future. Is It Time to Go Nuclear? These names bucked the trend on Wednesday, rising... READ MORE
The financial media is flooded with commentary questioning whether the current rise in stock indexes is sustainable enough to mark the beginning of a new bull market. In short, have we gotten out of the woods, or are we in a clearing with more uncertainty to come? There are many... READ MORE