Mary Ellen McGonagle

Mary Ellen McGonagle


Mary Ellen is a professional investing consultant and president of MEM Investment Research. After starting her career on Wall Street, she spent years working under William O’Neill to identifying healthy stocks with potential to take off. Learn More 

Latest News

MEMBERS ONLY

Green arrows on stock market chart

Technology’s Sideways Market Is Hiding a Big Shift

The Technology sector has been range-bound and is undergoing some internal shifts beneath the surface. Find out what these shifts are and how you can capitalize on these moves....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Market Leadership Is Narrowing — What’s Still Working?

Market Leadership Is Narrowing — What’s Still Working?

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how market leadership is narrowing as more areas lose strength. She highlights the sectors and stocks that are working and the signals investors should be watching in an increasingly selective market....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Government policy driving stock market

How Government Policy Is Driving the Stock Market in 2026

Government policy decisions are moving industry groups as the focus shifts to energy security, housing affordability, and manufacturing. Find out which stocks are showing breakout potential....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

The Market Is Shifting — What You Should Be Watching Now

The Market Is Shifting — What You Should Be Watching Now

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how market participation and sector movement are shifting early in the year, highlighting key signals investors should be watching as leadership rotates beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

What's Behind This Market Bounce? The Signals That Matter

What's Behind This Market Bounce? The Signals That Matter

The stock market kicked off the new year with a bounce, but is the strength as solid as it looks on the surface? In this video, Mary Ellen McGonagle digs into the January rebound and takes a closer look at what's fueling the move. She breaks down recent...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

People analyzing different types of charts

Capital Rotates Into Defense Stocks as the “Golden Dome” Theme Gains Traction

Defense stocks offer earnings visibility and act as a hedge against geopolitical risk. Here's a look at why defense-related stocks may be potential investment opportunities....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

J.P. Morgan's Top Picks for 2026: A Closer Look at the Charts

J.P. Morgan's Top Picks for 2026: A Closer Look at the Charts

Mary Ellen McGonagle takes a close look at some seminconductor and networking names that J.P. Morgan has ranked as top picks for the new year. What are her thoughts?...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Is a Santa Claus Rally Starting to Take Shape?

Is a Santa Claus Rally Starting to Take Shape?

Mary Ellen analyzes a notable shift in the markets, how to capitalize, and what it might mean for the fabled Santa Claus Rally....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Is This Rally for Real? Here's What the Charts Are Saying

Is This Rally for Real? Here's What the Charts Are Saying

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down the current market rally and examines whether expanding participation and sector movement are confirming the move. Discover what market breadth, equal-weight indexes, and sector charts are revealing beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Broad Market Rally Continues — New Strength Across Key Sectors!

Broad Market Rally Continues — New Strength Across Key Sectors!

This week, Mary Ellen breaks down the continuation of the market's rally as optimism around a potential Fed rate cut lifts sentiment. She highlights the sectors showing fresh strength, i.e., financials, semiconductors, retail, software, and biotechs, and explains how improving market breadth and strong ETF momentum are...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Image of computer chip

The AI Revival: Why Investors Are Circling Back

Investors are rotating back into stocks that pulled back in between October and November. Here are stocks that saw renewed interest last week....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Market Strength Broadens — What’s Powering This Rally?

Market Strength Broadens — What’s Powering This Rally?

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down this week’s market pullback and the key chart signals emerging after the break below support. She highlights the areas still showing strength and where potential opportunities may be forming beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Breakdown or Opportunity? What the Charts Reveal Now

Breakdown or Opportunity? What the Charts Reveal Now

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down this week’s market pullback and the key chart signals emerging after the break below support. She highlights the areas still showing strength and where potential opportunities may be forming beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Person looking at a stock chart with a magnifying glass

History Is Repeating: Why Today’s AI Pullback Looks Familiar

Are we seeing a repeat of the late 2023 stock market pullback? Compare today's price action to that of 2023 and identify the similarities....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Fed Jitters Shake the Market – Where are Investors Finding Shelter?

Fed Jitters Shake the Market – Where are Investors Finding Shelter?

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how hawkish Fed comments and rising yields rattled the markets this week. See where investors are finding opportunity — and which sectors are offering shelter as volatility returns....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Stock chart with arrow

Market Rotation: What’s Really Happening Beneath the Surface

While the stock market indexes are looking range-bound, there's a shift in what's driving the market's performance. Find out what's going on beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

After a Volatile Week in the Markets, Here's Where I Found Strength!

After a Volatile Week in the Markets, Here's Where I Found Strength!

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down this week’s volatile market action, highlighting areas where selective strength is showing up. Discover setups in energy, healthcare, and AI-linked names that are holding up as other areas weaken....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Is The Sharp Advance In Technology Stocks Over?

Is The Sharp Advance In Technology Stocks Over?

Has the rotation into Tech peaked? Or is this just a pause within a longer-term leadership trend? Mary Ellen explores with a look at the sector chart and an individual stock....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Earnings Shake Up the Market! Where Leadership Is Shifting Now

Earnings Shake Up the Market! Where Leadership Is Shifting Now

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how recent earnings results are shaking up market leadership and where new strength is emerging. Learn which sectors and stock setups are holding up as investors navigate mixed results and rising volatility....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Earnings Season Heats Up! New Leaders Emerging

Earnings Season Heats Up! New Leaders Emerging

Mary Ellen McGonagle highlights the new market leaders emerging as earnings season intensifies. Find out which setups and sectors are showing strength as the rally broadens beyond the mega-caps....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Lab worker experimenting

Make Room, AI: This Sector Is Quietly Taking the Lead

The Health Care sector is emerging as the next area of strength. Mary Ellen presents a deep dive into the sector and a stock that could break out....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Volatility Returns! Here's Where You Can Still Find Strength

Volatility Returns! Here's Where You Can Still Find Strength

Last week was pretty wild. Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down the latest swings and shows where the real strength is starting to shine through. She analyzes the ups and downs, points out which areas are showing real strength, and highlights the sectors quietly coming back to life. From defensive plays...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Should You Sell Now? Here's What the Charts Are Saying

Should You Sell Now? Here's What the Charts Are Saying

ary Ellen reviews the week’s market action, highlighting leadership shifts in semiconductors, health care, utilities, and alternative energy. As sector rotation continues, she also shares how biotechs, small caps, and select quantum and crypto names are setting up with new opportunities. New videos from Mary Ellen premiere weekly on...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Hand showing three fingers

Three Brand Name Companies Outside Of Tech That Are On The Move

These three stocks are on the move, and they're not tech stocks. ...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

The Market’s Next Leaders Are Taking Shape – Are You Ready?

The Market’s Next Leaders Are Taking Shape – Are You Ready?

Mary Ellen reviews the week’s market action, highlighting leadership shifts in semiconductors, health care, utilities, and alternative energy. As sector rotation continues, she also shares how biotechs, small caps, and select quantum and crypto names are setting up with new opportunities. New videos from Mary Ellen premiere weekly on...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

A human hand shaking hands with a robot han

The Next Step in AI Is Here: Powered by Quantum Computing

Spot the next innovative cycle and uncover potential stock market winners....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

New Market Leaders Are Emerging – Don’t Miss This Rotation!

New Market Leaders Are Emerging – Don’t Miss This Rotation!

Mary Ellen breaks down where strength is emerging beneath the surface of the markets, highlighting leadership in energy stocks, utilities, and industrials. She then shares setups in coal, natural gas, and electricity names, along with constructive moves in DOW components like INTC, IBM, AAPL, and CAT. In addition, she takes...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Tech & Small Caps Surge After Rate Cut – Who Leads Next?

Tech & Small Caps Surge After Rate Cut – Who Leads Next?

In this week’s show, Mary Ellen highlights the stocks and groups showing the most promise following the Fed’s rate cut. She spotlights leadership in technology, software, and semiconductors, while also pointing out opportunities in small-cap AI names, robotics, crypto, and biotechs. Mary Ellen shares how industrials, uranium, and...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Visionary Leadership and Strong Fundamentals as Drivers of a Winning Stock

Visionary Leadership and Strong Fundamentals as Drivers of a Winning Stock

Mary Ellen looks back at winning stocks whose histories have been impacted by forward-thinking leadership and innovation....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

AI Stocks Pop...These Areas Not!

AI Stocks Pop...These Areas Not!

In this week’s video, Mary Ellen breaks down what drove AI-related stocks higher, while also revealing non-tech names that are poised to benefit. She highlights specific Crypto ETFs that are in a bullish positions, plus discusses the move into Gold and other metals. This video originally premiered on September...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Major AI Announcement Sparks Repricing Across Tech Stocks

Major AI Announcement Sparks Repricing Across Tech Stocks

As Broadcom surges following the announcement of a $10 billion AI chip deal, Mary Ellen breaks down AVGO's technicals and what makes it a market leader....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Tech Stocks Regain Their Uptrend!

Tech Stocks Regain Their Uptrend!

This week, Mary Ellen digs into some of the impactful news that drove price action and what to be on the lookout for going forward. She also highlights the Technology sector’s move back into an uptrend and discusses the best ways to participate. In addition, Mary Ellen gives her...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

AI Stocks Struggle as Nvidia Disappoints – What’s Filling the Void?

AI Stocks Struggle as Nvidia Disappoints – What’s Filling the Void?

In this week’s show, Mary Ellen dives beneath the surface of the market as AI and semiconductor stocks lose momentum. New areas are beginning to take the lead, and Mary Ellen highlights strength in energy, gold, and select international markets, while pointing out where former leadership is breaking down....   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Spotting winning stocks with a magnifying glass

Best Practices For Spotting a Winning Stock Within a Top Industry Group

Every investor dreams of finding that next big stock before it takes off. The good news is that there’s a proven system that helps take a lot of the guesswork out of it. The system I’m talking about? None other than William O’Neil’s methodology, developed after...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Sectors Shift After Powell’s Speech: Where to Focus Now

Sectors Shift After Powell’s Speech: Where to Focus Now

Mary Ellen reviews the market’s latest moves following Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole comments, inflation concerns, and key earnings reports. Discover which areas are gaining strength as interest rate expectations shift, with energy, banks, homebuilders, and regional names all showing leadership. In addition, Mary Ellen highlights constructive setups...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Surprise Sector Surge as Market Leaders Stall!

Surprise Sector Surge as Market Leaders Stall!

On this week’s show, Mary Ellen McGonagle analyzes a notable shift in market leadership as former top sectors slow and new areas step up. She covers the latest sector performance — from healthcare and biotech to home builders, retail, and small caps — and shows you how to navigate the changing...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

This Week’s Stock Market Winners — And What’s Driving Them

This Week’s Stock Market Winners — And What’s Driving Them

Join Mary Ellen as she breaks down the latest market trends! The highlight of the show is a deep dive into the consumer discretionary sector, where Mary Ellen analyzes leading industry groups like homebuilders, apparel, and specialty retail, and explains why this sector continues to show relative strength. She shares...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

Markets Drop! But These Stocks Are Still Leading

Markets Drop! But These Stocks Are Still Leading

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down this week’s market volatility and what it means for investors. She explains how inflation and employment data triggered technical breakdowns in key indexes, and discusses why volatility, relative strength, and leadership stocks (including MPWR, TER, and Cadence Design) should remain on your radar. Mary...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

These Breakout Stocks Are Leading the Market Right Now

These Breakout Stocks Are Leading the Market Right Now

Markets hit another all-time high as rotation accelerates into biotech, software, and alt-energy names. Follow along as Mary Ellen breaks down the top-performing sectors and ETFs, including key breakouts in Bloom Energy, DoorDash, and Deckers. She also highlights meme stocks' action, examines what international leadership in countries like Spain...   READ MORE 

MEMBERS ONLY

The Real Drivers of This Market: AI, Semis & Robotics

The Real Drivers of This Market: AI, Semis & Robotics

In this video, Mary Ellen spotlights the areas driving market momentum following Taiwan Semiconductor's record-breaking earnings report. She analyzes continued strength in semiconductors, utilities, industrials, and AI-driven sectors, plus highlights new leadership in robotics and innovation-focused ETFs like ARK. From there, Mary Ellen breaks down weakness in health...   READ MORE