KEY TAKEAWAYS * Use the StockCharts MarketCarpets to get a fast snapshot of market trends without sifting through endless news. * Toggle between performance and technical rankings like SCTR to find hidden opportunities. * Make MarketCarpets part of your daily routine to catch opportunities faster than traditional methods. When Wall Street rings its... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Doing a top-down sector-to-industry analysis can be an effective way to find tradable opportunities. * It makes sense to compare charts to see which ones are outperforming and which are underperforming. * Get a bigger picture, drill down using relative performance indicators, and then examine specific key levels of each... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Crude oil prices spiked, largely due to tensions in the Middle East. * Gasoline prices are following crude oil prices. * An analysis of the charts of crude oil and gasoline prices show potential trading opportunities. Monday saw something of a bloodbath on Wall Street, with the Dow ($INDU) plunging... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Goldman Sachs just raised their price target for gold to $2,900 an ounce. * Goldman Sachs' price target roughly equals $280 in SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD). * GLD could have more room to run. Here's the issue with gold: it's difficult to find... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Metals appear to be reacting bullishly after China injected more stimulus into its economy. * Gold, silver, and copper are displaying unique patterns and structures. * Keep an eye on momentum for clues as to each metal's likely move within the context of its current pattern. China'... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) broke above its recent highs, confirming a continued uptrend. * GDX displayed a short-term trading setup that was apparent in its price chart. * The "measured move" rule can exploit an obvious short-term trading opportunity in GDX. A few weeks back, two... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Investors began piling into real estate stocks over the last three months. * XLRE is now just under 1% from its 52-week high, as indicated by the Distance From Highs indicator. * With a potential dip on the horizon in XLRE, watch these levels to spot zones of opportunity from... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Wells Fargo analysts issued a warning about the current rally. * Their last warning in November 2023 may have caused many investors to have missed out on a huge move. * Analysts can be right or wrong, so it's important to watch key technical levels. If you logged... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Gold prices are soaring and are at an all-time high. * Anticipated Fed rate cuts can send gold prices higher. * There are two tools you can use to project gold price action in bullish and bearish scenarios. As of Tuesday, the CME's FedWatch Tool gave a 67%... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Insmed (INSM) has been near the top of the StockCharts SCTR report for weeks. * Insmed's stock price has pulled back, but maintained its high SCTR score. * Insmed could be posed for an upside move. Numerous companies are making strides within their respective sectors, but, unless you... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * With Fed rate cuts now widely anticipated, investors are looking to the biotech industry for potential investment opportunities. * Biotech, a highly-speculative industry, has declined sharply since 2020 as inflation, along with higher interest rates, set in. * You can spot green shoots of capital flowing into biotech; watch the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The SCTR Report highlighted two gold miner ETFs, indicating that the industry is seeing positive movement. * A deeper dive into gold miner ETFs uncovers problems and opportunities. * The ZigZag line applied to the chart of GDX helps identify entry and exit levels. On Thursday afternoon, I dove into... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * In March 2024, certain hedge funds began heavily shorting MicroStrategy stock. * Microstrategy was a meme stock that surged 300% from February to March. * While many investors got burned when Microstrategy's price tanked, there were clues that short sellers were taking over the stock. In early 2024,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Financials typically struggle in September, but tend to rally in Q4. * XLF has broken into all-time high territory, but its momentum is fading. * If XLF dips in September, it could present a buying opportunity. Financial sector stocks are at an all-time high, fueled partly by earnings beats, a... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The first step when deciding which stocks to invest in, should be to monitor the broader market * After getting an idea of the overall market, drill down to the different sectors * The last step is to zero in on the industry and identify the stocks that are moving... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Peloton shares jumped over 38% on Thursday following an earnings surprise * Having fallen 97% from its record peak, Peleton could present investors with a ground-level market opportunity * With the breakout well underway, here are the actionable levels to watch as Peloton stock surges ahead or dips back down... READ MORE
The House of Mouse has taken a serious nosedive over the last three years, having gone from a high of about $201 down to $89 and change—a 55% drop that feels like one of its roller coaster rides. Not exactly the thrill Disney shareholders were hoping for. But Disney... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Retail stocks jumped on Thursday as the retail sales report came out higher than expected * The SPDR S&P Retail ETF, XRT, gapped higher, but it's stuck in the middle of a wide rectangle formation * Whether XRT breaks out or breaks down, there are key... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Starbucks' stock price saw a massive jump and SCTR score on Tuesday * Much of SBUX's stock price movement is sentiment-driven, so the price spike could be short-lived * StockCharts SCTR tool identified SBUX as a strong stock, and a more thorough analysis can determine if the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Fundamental, technical, and seasonality factors suggest an upside move in WTI crude oil. * Seasonality and other indicators suggest a swing trading opportunity in the United States Oil Fund (USO). * Supply and geopolitical factors can quickly change the conditions of the market and the trade. Oil prices are climbing... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * QQQ has bounced off its 200-day moving average. * An optimal entry point for QQQ would be the 50% to 61.8% Fibonacci retracement range. * If QQQ drops below $350, it can mean further downside. Just Another Manic Monday? On Monday, the Nasdaq plunged over 3%. With the S&... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Small caps saw an impressive surge in July, outpacing the S&P 500 in that month alone. * IWM, a Russelll 2000 proxy, is only 8% away from its all-time highs, potentially signaling the start of a new bull market. * As IWM pulls back (along with the rest... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SMH has completed 100% of a measured move from the bottom of a double-top reversal. * SMH has broken below several key levels based on various indicators. * There are actionable levels in the SMH chart that traders can take advantage of if they materialize. Nvidia (NVDA) was perhaps the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * In June, Gilead Sciences saw a dramatic surge as positive results of a late-stage trial of its HIV drug had Wall Street buzzing. * GILD was a "sentiment trade" that spiked too quickly for most technical and fundamental indicators to make heads or tails of the move.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Following the CrowdStrike debacle, the stock is as much a technical trade as it is a news-driven trade * Crowdstrike's stock price has entered a potential buying zone, but potential lawsuits may be a headwind * Crowdstrike could be a buying opportunity but watch momentum, buying levels, and... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Homebuilder stocks are rallying on hopes of at least one (if not three) interest rate cuts in 2024 * The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF broke out above a short-term downward trend * Though much depends on the interest rate environment, the charts of individual homebuilder stocks show support... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * One sector ETF is slightly outperforming the S&P 500 while the rest are underperforming the index. * The performances of the four outperforming sector ETFs from September to December vary. * Check the price action and fundamentals to see if both might agree with each sector's... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * What the Fed does in the coming months could dramatically affect the direction of gold prices * While seasonality suggests a shift from slump to strong performance for gold, it will likely coincide with the Fed's rate decisions in the coming months * Goldman Sachs projects gold to... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Silver may be the next big "AI trade" * While silver ETFs are seeing large outflows, silver futures are telling a different story * Understanding silver's seasonal pattern and identifying the key levels to watch are critical Over the last few years, the "AI trade&... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * TSLA's stock price surged 32% above its zone of congestion following its April 23 earnings report * News of Tesla's dwindling inventories, plus expectations of a Fed rate cut before the end of the year (among other things), are fueling the stock's advance... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * AMZN's stock price entered new all-time high territory, closing at $200.02; it could rise higher * If AMZN's stock price dips, watch for key levels to enter a long position * Amazons' next earnings report is expected to drop on August 1, 2024, which... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * NVDA shares prices are falling, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the AI trend is at an end * Expect near-term weakness in NVDA's stock price but keep in mind that longer-term prospects present a different picture * Watch key support levels since ultra-bullish sentiment could... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares are poised for an explosive breakout * Fundamentally, BRK/B has been a consistent outperformer and is diversified among different sectors * BRK/B is working its way through a symmetrical triangle formation and could breakout in either direction Berkshire Hathaway needs no introduction. The... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Gilead Sciences' stock price got a boost from positive results of a late-stage trial of its HIV drug * While Gilead still needs to replicate its results and seek FDA approval, this may be a good time for traders and investors to get in early on a potentially... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Analyst opinions of Dow Jones Industrial Average are mixed, with both bullish and bearish forecasts * While some analysts expect the Dow to hit 40,000 this year, some say it can fall to 34,000 * Basic tools like trend lines and support-and-resistance, paired with Fibonacci Retracements, can help... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Crude, Brent, gasoline, and natural gas tend to dip and peak in the summer months * Although seasonality plays are attractive, they're not always reliable * If you're looking to take advantage of seasonality trends, here are some technical levels to watch We're heading... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * A presidential contender expressed a desire to mine all remaining Bitcoin in the U.S. * 90% of Bitcoin's total supply of 21 million has been mined * If the remaining Bitcoin gets mined, it presents an unprecedented opportunity for two of the largest Bitcoin miners in the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH) holds 70% discretionary and 30% staples retail stocks * Retail stocks have been on a steady long-term uptrend over the last 10 years * Traders are likely to accumulate or sell positions depending on the Fed's interest rate decisions VanEck Vectors Retail ETF... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Spotify's stock price has been trending higher for the last 16 months * Spotify's stock price could reach its all-time high * Analysts project Spotify's stock price to reach $400 in 2024 and $485 in 2025 Music streamer Spotify Technology (SPOT) isn't... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Aflac stock soars, hitting a new all-time high * Indicators suggest the stock is strong and could continue rising * Aflac has the potential to outperform the S&P 500, the Financial sector, and the insurance industry Boring and captivating rarely coexist, except for contrarians who can uncover the... READ MORE