Karl Montevirgen

Karl Montevirgen


Karl specializes in finance and crypto. He works with several organizations in the equities, futures, physical metals, and blockchain industries. He holds FINRA Series 3, Series 34, and a dual MFA. Learn More 

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From Summer Doldrums to Year-End Surge: How to Profit from Seasonal Trends in Precious Metals and Bitcoin

From Summer Doldrums to Year-End Surge: How to Profit from Seasonal Trends in Precious Metals and Bitcoin

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Bitcoin, gold, and silver exhibit similar seasonality patterns. * Bitcoin, gold, and silver prices largely reflect economic expectations. * If you're bullish on bitcoin, gold, or silver, there are critical levels to watch. Safe-haven investments like gold, silver, and now Bitcoin have had a bumpy and uncertain rise,...   READ MORE 

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Surprise! These Grocery Stocks are Crushing 2024 Targets

Surprise! These Grocery Stocks are Crushing 2024 Targets

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Consumer Staples stocks offer stability and growth in a high inflation environment. * Many consumer staples stocks have exceeded analyst price targets, revealing Wall Street's underestimation of their growth potential. * Sometimes the next big stock is often found in a seemingly boring name, as Sprouts Farmers Market...   READ MORE 

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Capitalizing on Riot Platforms' Potential: A Sleeper Stock Ready to Soar?

Capitalizing on Riot Platforms' Potential: A Sleeper Stock Ready to Soar?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * RIOT may be a beaten-down stock, but it has potential to rise higher * A breakout above key the $12.65 price range on momentum could mean the stock price would move higher * A potential resistance level is the $18.30 level If you're not familiar, Riot...   READ MORE 

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Gold and Silver Set to Smash Records: Could 2024 Be Their Biggest Year Yet?

Gold and Silver Set to Smash Records: Could 2024 Be Their Biggest Year Yet?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Gold and silver are on the verge of breaking out toward record highs * Gold and silver have reached most analyst price targets, but they could rise further * From a technical perspective, gold and silver prices could smash above resistance levels Gold is on the verge of breaking into...   READ MORE 

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AMD at a Crossroads: Buy Now or Brace for More Losses?

AMD at a Crossroads: Buy Now or Brace for More Losses?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * AMD stock plunged 7% after slightly topping Wall Street estimates * There are three crucial turnaround levels to closely close monitor * Momentum is key when deciding whether to go long, wait, or call off the trade Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) slightly topped Wall Street's earnings and guidance...   READ MORE 

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Analyzing Alphabet's Surge — Here's How to Get In Earlier Next Time

Analyzing Alphabet's Surge — Here's How to Get In Earlier Next Time

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Alphabet shocked Wall Street on Thursday when it reported earnings, its first dividend, and a $70-billion buyback * The stock gapped up 16%, its biggest since 2015 * Alphabet's technical "undervaluation" and quirks signaled the go-ahead to go long Using technical indicators to identify stocks fundamentally...   READ MORE 

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What's Really Driving Tesla's Surprising Stock Surge?

What's Really Driving Tesla's Surprising Stock Surge?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * TSLA has been riding a long and volatile downtrend since 2021 * Tuesday's earnings were dismal, yet the stock jumped 16% after an announcement about near-term EV production * The big question is if the gap up in TSLA's stock price has any substance or if...   READ MORE 

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META Stock in Limbo: What You Need to Know Before the Next Big Price Swing

META Stock in Limbo: What You Need to Know Before the Next Big Price Swing

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Meta's prospects look bullish mostly due to the rollout of Meta AI, which is expected to lead to substantial growth in ad revenue * While analyst price predictions show a wide range, consensus ratings lean towards a "Buy" to a "Strong Buy" * Technically,...   READ MORE 

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AMD Plunges to a Critical Support Level: Is Now the Time to Go Long?

AMD Plunges to a Critical Support Level: Is Now the Time to Go Long?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * AMD is in a technical (near-term) downtrend, but its fundamentals promise otherwise * AMD's stock price is trailing NVDA, though its lead over the rest of the industry appears to be waning * AMD is in a technical "buy" range and the potential for a bullish...   READ MORE 

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From Relic To Reckoning: Can Gold Surge To $3,000?

From Relic To Reckoning: Can Gold Surge To $3,000?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Gold is at record highs with retail investors buying despite sky-high valuations * Fiscal, monetary, and geopolitical uncertainties are driving this "relic" turned "alternative currency" * The technical context reveals a few strategic insights for anyone bullish on the yellow metal The strange thing about gold...   READ MORE 

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Is the Banking System on the Verge of Systemic Implosion? What to Look Out For

Is the Banking System on the Verge of Systemic Implosion? What to Look Out For

KEY TAKEAWAYS * A few fringe economists are sounding the alarm on a looming series of banking collapses * With bank holdings of government debt now underwater, some claim that banks are virtually insolvent as a result * Whether any of this takes place, even partially, technical levels on the charts can help...   READ MORE 

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Silver's Surge: Can It Reach $50 an Ounce This Year?

Silver's Surge: Can It Reach $50 an Ounce This Year?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Several analysts have grown exceedingly bullish on silver which has been undervalued for some time * Price targets are now at the range of $35 to $50 an ounce * The technical outlook presents a mixed picture, but there are a few key levels to watch if you're...   READ MORE 

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The Fourth Bitcoin Halving Is Upon Us: Is Now the Time to Go Long?

The Fourth Bitcoin Halving Is Upon Us: Is Now the Time to Go Long?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Bitcoin halving are often considered pivotal events for the cryptocurrency * Bitcoin prices are rising, but momentum appears to be dwindling * If Bitcoin stalls and reverse, there are a few potential support levels to watch Bitcoin is about to undergo its fourth halving on April 19. For crypto enthusiasts,...   READ MORE 

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KRE's Impending Plunge: What This Emerging Crisis Means

KRE's Impending Plunge: What This Emerging Crisis Means

KEY TAKEAWAYS * KRE (the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF) is trading within a fairly wide uptrend channel * Momentum in KRE appears to be waning which could uncover short-term trading opportunities * Many regional banks can face increasing debt delinquencies and may be on the brink of collapse Full disclosure:...   READ MORE 

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Coinbase Stock Didn't Crash, But the Trade Still Raked in Cash

Coinbase Stock Didn't Crash, But the Trade Still Raked in Cash

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Technical indicators suggested that Coinbase stock was due for a pullback * The scenario identified a clear short setup with multiple price targets and stop-loss levels * Coinbase eventually dipped but the risk may have been greater than the reward As a trader, calling market tops (or bottoms) is a...   READ MORE 

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Missed Out on Micron's 112% Surge? Here's Your Second Chance!

Missed Out on Micron's 112% Surge? Here's Your Second Chance!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Micron's AI game just got started and is looking to heat up as it provides key components to both Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices * MU's price, however, has begun to pull back as bulls look for a favorable entry point * Using a bearish StockCharts...   READ MORE 

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Is Coinbase Stock About to Crater? Here's One Way to Exploit It

Is Coinbase Stock About to Crater? Here's One Way to Exploit It

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Coinbase's (COIN) stock is blasting off, hitting a jaw-dropping 99.6 SCTR score. * The pin bar (most current bar) seems like a desperate attempt for the bulls to advance the stock amidst being potentially outnumbered by sellers. * Ready to go on the offensive? Here's...   READ MORE 

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Ozempic Set the Stage, But Could Novo's Newest Drug Be the Real Moneymaker?

Ozempic Set the Stage, But Could Novo's Newest Drug Be the Real Moneymaker?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) has been riding a strong uptrend since 2017, fueled by its Ozempic drug. * This last week, positive results for its new drug, amycretin, transformed the Ozempic fever into a Wall Street frenzy. * Technical and fundamental buy points seem to be at odds if...   READ MORE 

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Target's Stock Defied Gravity When the Market Tanked: Timely Buy or FOMO?

Target's Stock Defied Gravity When the Market Tanked: Timely Buy or FOMO?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Target Corp (TGT) bucked the trend on Tuesday, popping 13% despite a broader market selloff. * Investors jumped in despite the retailer's weak 2024 guidance. * A potentially strong entry point for TGT rests on two factors, one technical and the other fundamental. On Tuesday, Target Corp (TGT)...   READ MORE 

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Flip the Script: Defense as Your New Offensive Playbook

Flip the Script: Defense as Your New Offensive Playbook

KEY TAKEAWAYS * March is a strong seasonal month for Utilities and Consumer Staples in relation to the broader market * Utilities and Consumer Staples are defensive plays which, if timed correctly, can result in a positive market outcome * The StockCharts Seasonality charts can help you identify sector plays that may not...   READ MORE 

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AMD's Sensational Halt — What You Need to Watch

AMD's Sensational Halt — What You Need to Watch

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) recovered quickly from a post-earnings slump * Its longer term price action suggests indecision and the current pattern can also break either way * This can either be a short-term trade or an investment; both scenarios will require different strategies If you ran a StockCharts Gap...   READ MORE 

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Is Energy About to Undergo a Strong Seasonal Sector Surge?

Is Energy About to Undergo a Strong Seasonal Sector Surge?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Combining fundamental forecasts with seasonality patterns offers a potent strategy for identifying tradable opportunities in specific sectors * The Energy (XLE), Utilities (XLU), and Materials (XLB) sectors exhibit the strongest seasonal performance in the near-term * Seasonality charts provide valuable insights, but checking overall stock market conditions and technical trading...   READ MORE 

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DraftKings' Stock Overheating? Here's What You Need to Do Now

DraftKings' Stock Overheating? Here's What You Need to Do Now

KEY TAKEAWAYS * DraftKings has demonstrated significant revenue growth following a lengthy period of outperformance relative to the S&P 500 and its respective sector and industry * DraftKings' stock is overbought, with a declining RSI suggesting near term market correction * Set a price alert to measure an anticipated pullback...   READ MORE 

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Walmart Stood Strong When The Market Crumbled - Time To Buy?

Walmart Stood Strong When The Market Crumbled - Time To Buy?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Walmart's stock was one among 37 outliers, rising early amidst a major market decline before slightly pulling back * Technical indicators warn of potential weakness, signaling an imminent dip, but there's a good entry point for WMT * Setting price alerts around specific levels and watching...   READ MORE 

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The Costco Stock Surge: What You Need to Know Right Now!

The Costco Stock Surge: What You Need to Know Right Now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Costco's stock surged to unprecedented heights, surpassing its previous all-time record * Costco's technical situation looks exceedingly bullish, but like many stocks hitting record highs, the stock may be slightly overbought * The Money Flow Index can measure momentum and show whether price buying pressure is...   READ MORE 

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Eli Lilly's Volatile Victory: What Tuesday's Turnaround Means for Your Portfolio

Eli Lilly's Volatile Victory: What Tuesday's Turnaround Means for Your Portfolio

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Eli Lilly & Co's beat on earnings and revenue expectations led to a swift 5% spike and reversal in its stock price * Analyzing Eli Lilly's stock price chart reveal some headwinds that may not be apparent in fundamental data * Eli Lilly's stock...   READ MORE 

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Deciphering Gold's (GLD) Signals: Is Now the Time to Go Long on Gold?

Deciphering Gold's (GLD) Signals: Is Now the Time to Go Long on Gold?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The robust jobs data triggered a sell-off in the gold market, hampering expectations of an imminent rate cut * Price projections for GLD in 2024 span a wide spectrum, below and above current prices because of fluctuating macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics * The Volume-by-Price indicator is especially useful in recognizing...   READ MORE 

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DR Horton Stock Plummets: Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?

DR Horton Stock Plummets: Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * DHI's stock plummeted after missing Wall Street's earnings expectations and soft guidance * Technical indicators provide a clearer view for those looking to buy the dip * You can use StockCharts seasonality charts to provide a big-picture context to your trading setup The tight supply environment...   READ MORE 

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IBM Stock Shatters Expectations, Hitting a New All-Time High: A Buying Opportunity?

IBM Stock Shatters Expectations, Hitting a New All-Time High: A Buying Opportunity?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * IBM stock price hits a new 52-week high and moves above its upper Bollinger Band® * IBM's share value could continue rising or pull back toward the middle Bollinger Band * If IBM fills its post-earnings price gap it could present a more favorable entry point As a...   READ MORE 

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SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs: How This Major Move Could Skyrocket Coinbase Stock Price

SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs: How This Major Move Could Skyrocket Coinbase Stock Price

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Coinbase stock price is correlated with Bitcoin's price * COIN's price level is getting close to an entry point for bullish investors * An ideal entry point for COIN would be after you see a strong reversal candle with increasing momentum Are you feeling a bit...   READ MORE 

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Utilities' Unique Seasonal Powers: The Best Months to Invest

Utilities' Unique Seasonal Powers: The Best Months to Invest

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Utilities sector has periods of cyclical outperformance * Seasonality charts in StockCharts can identify which months Utilities are likely to outperform * Analyzing a price chart of the XLU ETF can help time your entries so they coincide with seasonal patterns The Utilities sector is known as a defensive...   READ MORE 

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XLV's Record Rally: The Must-Know Investment Move of the Year

XLV's Record Rally: The Must-Know Investment Move of the Year

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Healthcare Select SPDR ETF XLV has seen a 16% rise from its October low and is showing upside momentum * Seasonal patterns in XLV show that July and November are the strongest months in terms of returns and higher close rates * Combining seasonality patterns and technical indicators shows...   READ MORE 

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Sprouts Farmers Market: A Hidden Gem on the Corner of Wall and Main Street?

Sprouts Farmers Market: A Hidden Gem on the Corner of Wall and Main Street?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Sprouts Farmers Market has been riding a relatively steady uptrend channel over the last year * More dominant on Main Street than Wall Street, its earnings have been yielded positive surprises almost every quarter since 2019 * Look for SFM stock to pull back to its 50-day SMA Most traders...   READ MORE 

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Is FedEx's Long-Term Uptrend in Jeopardy? Here's What to Watch.

Is FedEx's Long-Term Uptrend in Jeopardy? Here's What to Watch.

KEY TAKEAWAYS * A drop in global demand contributed to FedEx's quarterly earnings miss which caused the stock price to fall * FedEx's stock price action reveals the critical price levels to watch for entry points * Set technical price alerts at key support and resistance levels to closely...   READ MORE 

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Costco's Record-Breaking Surge: Is It Time to Buy or Sell?

Costco's Record-Breaking Surge: Is It Time to Buy or Sell?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Costco experienced a significant rally driven by strong earnings and an upgraded analyst target of $700 * Despite COST's bullish prospects, the stock is overbought and is likely to pull back * Setting price alerts at several support levels may be key to finding a strong long entry...   READ MORE 

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Santa Claus Rally Alert: Predicting a 70% Chance of Surge in the Dow Jones This December!

Santa Claus Rally Alert: Predicting a 70% Chance of Surge in the Dow Jones This December!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * December has seen the Dow Jones Industrial Average rally 7 out of 10 times in December since 1896. * DIA is seeing support at its former resistance level of $352. * DIA has pulled back from "overbought" highs, which looks favorable for market engagement. It's that...   READ MORE 

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MSFT Stock At Record High: Is Now the Time to Buy Before It Skyrockets Further?

MSFT Stock At Record High: Is Now the Time to Buy Before It Skyrockets Further?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * MSFT stock price surges past its 52-week high but. pulls back, closing just shy of $379 * Investors should watch for dips and resistance-turned-support levels for long entries * Microsoft's massive investment in OpenAI could help push the stock price higher While Microsoft's (MSFT) Azure contends...   READ MORE 

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Gap's Stock Defies Gravity: Time To Exploit Its Dynamic Surge?

Gap's Stock Defies Gravity: Time To Exploit Its Dynamic Surge?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Gap's earnings expectations, caused the stock price to gap up by more than 30% * Despite the gains, both the RSI and volume suggest Gap's stock may be overbought and losing momentum * The stock was filtered in the Strong Volume Gainers scan which you can...   READ MORE 

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Shopify Stock Shatters Expectations: What You Need to Know About Its Rise

Shopify Stock Shatters Expectations: What You Need to Know About Its Rise

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Shopify saw a significant surge of over 20% following a robust earnings report and guidance * The daily price chart shows a breakaway gap from a prevailing near-term downtrend * Breakaway gaps don't often fill, so if you are considering entering a position the stock has room to...   READ MORE 

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Holiday Shopping Bonanza: Retail Stocks You Need to Watch

Holiday Shopping Bonanza: Retail Stocks You Need to Watch

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Since holiday shopping season is here it could be a good time to add some retail stocks to your portfolio * AMZN, WMT, COST, and TGT could be potential stocks to add to your portfolio as holiday shopping begins * Set alerts for these stocks so you can enter at...   READ MORE