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 

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Get Big Gains with Gaps Up!

Get Big Gains with Gaps Up!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen examines how to trade stocks that bullishly gap up and go on to greater heights. She also shares newer areas of the market that are just getting started, while also highlighting strong groups and stocks that will continue...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Is the Market Hot or Cold?

Chartwise Women: Is the Market Hot or Cold?

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen share their analysis techniques on how they determine whether the market or sector or industry group is "hot" or "cold." Erin discusses how she measures "participation" in a market move to...   READ MORE 

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This Stock Is Exhibiting Winning Characteristics!

This Stock Is Exhibiting Winning Characteristics!

With earnings season in full swing, this is the best time to be on the lookout for the next set of winning stocks. A lengthy study conducted by Bill O'Neil uncovered the fact that strong earnings are the number one driver of stocks that go on to experience...   READ MORE 

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Catch These Base Breakouts!

Catch These Base Breakouts!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares what areas of the market are poised to continue higher, as well as individual stocks. She also reviews sector rotation, plus the best practices after your stock gaps up in price. This video was originally recorded on...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Bolster Your Profits with ETFs!

Chartwise Women: Bolster Your Profits with ETFs!

Robotics, Cannabis, Clean Air - These are all themes that are taking the markets by storm. In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share ways you can participate in the uptrends without the volatility. Plus, they also reveal their favorite ETFs right now. This...   READ MORE 

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Regardless Where the Markets Head, These Stocks are Poised to Trade Higher

Regardless Where the Markets Head, These Stocks are Poised to Trade Higher

This week's 3.2% decline in the S&P 500 has this Index closing at a very important area of support, as investor confidence has been shaken amid discouraging Fed comments and weak economic data. Throw in a mixed start to earnings season with cautious outlooks from...   READ MORE 

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Is the Market's Uptrend Over?

Is the Market's Uptrend Over?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets, as well as underlying sectors to reveal where the weakness is and what to be on the lookout for going forward. She also shares defensive stocks that are poised to trade higher, as well...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Time to Play Defense in the Market

Chartwise Women: Time to Play Defense in the Market

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen bring in a football theme, as it is likely time to start playing defense in your portfolio. Erin reviews sector rotation and where the markets are currently. Both share their favorite "defensive plays" and discussed...   READ MORE 

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What's Pushing These Stocks Higher?

What's Pushing These Stocks Higher?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares what's pushing stocks much higher after they release their earnings reports and why. She also reviews last week's move away from cyclicals, as well as stocks that have just broken out of a...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: New Year, New Leading Sectors

Chartwise Women: New Year, New Leading Sectors

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin examine what's driving the rotation into new sectors and how you can take advantage. They also delve into the top industries within these leading sectors, as well as individual stocks. This video was originally broadcast...   READ MORE 

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Ways To Uncover Stocks Poised For Explosive Moves!

Ways To Uncover Stocks Poised For Explosive Moves!

It was another winning week for most of the stocks from my bi-weekly MEM Edge Report. In fact, over 74% of the Suggested Holdings from this report outperformed the broader markets, some doing so by a very wide margin. Today, I'm going to share with you some of...   READ MORE 

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Don't Miss These Stimulus Stock Plays!

Don't Miss These Stimulus Stock Plays!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares 2 groups that are turning after Biden's stimulus plan was released. She also reviews how to successfully trade stocks going into earnings season, as well as 1 major pocket of strength and how to capitalize....   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Explosive Healthcare Stocks!

Chartwise Women: Explosive Healthcare Stocks!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen show ways to boost your portfolio by taking advantage of the many strong outperformers in the Healthcare sector. They then take a deep dive into the sector and their favorite industry groups, looking at the best vaccine...   READ MORE 

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Stocks in This Leading Industry Group Have Lots More Upside!

Stocks in This Leading Industry Group Have Lots More Upside!

Last month, the U.S. Government suffered its worst cyberattack in history, with many federal agencies being targeted by suspected Russian hackers. The major data theft and security breach has corporations, as well as the government, ramping up spending to protect themselves. And with estimates calling for a 20% increase...   READ MORE 

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Bullish Blue Wave Spurs New Leadership

Bullish Blue Wave Spurs New Leadership

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen examines new areas of leadership as the markets respond to a full-blue Senate and House. In addition to highlighting specific stocks, she also shares how to screen for top candidates among new leadership areas. This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Blue Wave Means Big Opportunities

Chartwise Women: Blue Wave Means Big Opportunities

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin start the new year by reviewing which sectors have the most upside potential following recent election results. They also share top candidates in those sectors and ways to screen for potential winners. This video was originally recorded...   READ MORE 

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These Recovery Plays Are In Strong Buy Zones

These Recovery Plays Are In Strong Buy Zones

Happy New Year! The S&P 500 closed the year at a new high in price despite record new COVID-19 cases worldwide. A new, more contagious variant of the virus is also being ignored as investors are instead focused on an economic recovery buoyed by the rollout of vaccines....   READ MORE 

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Pullback vs. Breakdown - Spotting the Difference

Pullback vs. Breakdown - Spotting the Difference

In this special workshop from StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares the best technical indicators to signal whether your stock is simply pulling back or headed into a downtrend. She also presents the ideal buy point for when your stock recovers from a pullback, as well as...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Chart Patterns are Treasure Maps

Chartwise Women: Chart Patterns are Treasure Maps

In this remastered Chartwise Women archive workshop, Erin and Mary Ellen discuss the use of chart patterns in your trading decisions or as ways to add another dimension to your analysis. They look at some popular patterns that worked and some that did not work. Chart patterns can show you...   READ MORE 

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These Stocks are Poised for Explosive Moves Higher!

These Stocks are Poised for Explosive Moves Higher!

The broader markets are in an upward trending phase with positive news of a COVID vaccine helping investors to look past a steady uptick in virus cases. To be sure, the markets are forward-looking, and the likely prospect of a partisan split Congress, coupled with steady reports that point to...   READ MORE 

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Best Plays into the New Year and Beyond!

Best Plays into the New Year and Beyond!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen showcases stocks with very attractive charts and strong growth prospects that are poised to trade higher. She also shares a before-the-open event that's having a positive impact on select names, as well as ways to capitalize...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Most Likely to Succeed in 2021

Chartwise Women: Most Likely to Succeed in 2021

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen finish out 2020 by revealing which indexes, sectors, stocks and ETFs they believe are "most likely to succeed" in 2021. Don't miss their analysis of the technology sector stocks, consumer discretionary, semiconductors, solar...   READ MORE 

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Markets Find Support!

Markets Find Support!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews year-to-date winners that have plenty more upside ahead. She also looks at turnaround candidates in strong sectors while sharing Biotech and Yield stocks poised to trade higher. This video was originally recorded on December 11th, 2020. Click...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Stocks Around the World!

Chartwise Women: Stocks Around the World!

Around the world in 30 minutes! In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review emerging areas of the world as the recovery takes place globally, sharing the importance of diversifying your portfolio not just domestically but internationally as well. They also share top stocks...   READ MORE 

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These 3 Steps Will Put You In Front Of Big, Winning Stocks

These 3 Steps Will Put You In Front Of Big, Winning Stocks

For many investors, uncovering that best-of-breed stock that goes on to far outpace its peers can be elusive. With the tools I'm going to share with you today, you can get started setting up a system that's designed to locate and help you trade that next...   READ MORE 

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These Areas of the Market are Just Getting Started!

These Areas of the Market are Just Getting Started!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews where the momentum is in the markets and how you can capitalize with specific stocks, as well as screening techniques to uncover top candidates. She also shares names that gapped up on earnings this week and how...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Is the Santa Claus Rally Real?

Chartwise Women: Is the Santa Claus Rally Real?

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen are in the holiday spirit today as they talk about whether Santa Claus is fact or fiction. Oops, that should be Santa Claus RALLY! They look at seasonality to show you when is the best time to...   READ MORE 

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How to Uncover & Successfully Trade Winning Stocks

How to Uncover & Successfully Trade Winning Stocks

In this special workshop episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares the common characteristics of stocks that far outpace the broader markets. She also presents ways that you can screen for these big winners. This video was originally recorded in mid-November and broadcast on November 27th,...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Bringing Women to the Table

Chartwise Women: Bringing Women to the Table

In this archived edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin examine the topic of bringing women into the investing arena using a preview of their MoneyShow presentation. Mary Ellen discusses the dangers that can come from waiting to begin investing and Erin looks at some case studies. This video...   READ MORE 

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This Fast Moving ETF Is Revealing Top Candidates In A Strong Sector

This Fast Moving ETF Is Revealing Top Candidates In A Strong Sector

With the move into Cyclical stocks continuing to expand, sectors such as Industrials have stocks with multiple reasons to continue to trade higher. In addition to industrial production reports, which just posted a fourth month of improvements, factory orders have also been steadily increasing, which in turn is helping select...   READ MORE 

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Pockets of Strength in a Tired Market

Pockets of Strength in a Tired Market

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares how to uncover and then capitalize on the strength that is continuing to emerge from select areas of the market. She also reviews select stocks that are poised to trade higher due to strong earnings and attractive...   READ MORE 

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This Mega Cap Stock In A Strong Group Just Turned Bullish!

This Mega Cap Stock In A Strong Group Just Turned Bullish!

It's been a tricky couple of weeks in the markets as lockdown stocks dropped sharply on the vaccine news but are currently "back in style" given the surge in new virus cases. Other areas such as Healthcare have seen their share of mixed signals as well....   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Lock-down or Recovery Stocks?

Chartwise Women: Lock-down or Recovery Stocks?

Lock-dow or recovery? In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review top candidates in both categories while revealing what they would rather do given 4 incredible scenarios. In "Yeah... That Happened!", they also talk about the Midwest city that will pay big...   READ MORE 

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This Stock Is Ready For Takeoff!

This Stock Is Ready For Takeoff!

I'm regularly screening the market for stocks poised to outpace the markets and, since I'm looking for characteristics proven to be common among big winners prior to takeoff, the more of these traits a stock has, the better the odds it will do well. Below is...   READ MORE 

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Major Shift in Markets -- Best Ways to Capitalize!

Major Shift in Markets -- Best Ways to Capitalize!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the rotation taking place in the markets following news of a possible vaccine. She also shares top candidates in Biotech stocks as major innovations take place there. In addition, short squeeze plays are uncovered as investors were...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Recipes for Investing Success

Chartwise Women: Recipes for Investing Success

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen reveal their top tools to help you navigate the markets. They also share the best chart styles depending on your investment horizon. Finally, the pair gobble up a new "Yeah... That Happened!" story. This video...   READ MORE 

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Two Ways to Play the Current Bullish Uptrend

Two Ways to Play the Current Bullish Uptrend

The markets posted their biggest weekly percentage gains since April as investors set their sights on a Biden win with a Republican-dominated U.S. Senate. This creates a gridlock in Washington and, as the CIO of Bank of America (BAC) puts it: "Gridlock = Goldilocks." A Republican-held Senate will...   READ MORE 

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Preparing for the Next Leg Up!

Preparing for the Next Leg Up!

Mary Ellen shares the best areas to put new money to work in this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge. She also reviews bullish stocks poised to trade higher after posting strong earnings with base breakouts, as well as stocks that gapped up and signals that will alert...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Best Candidates for Market Reversal

Chartwise Women: Best Candidates for Market Reversal

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin reveal their top picks following last week's sharp pullback. They also outline signals that will tell you if your stock is poised to trade much higher. Top pet-related stocks are discussed after they shared news...   READ MORE 

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Will the Markets Find Support?

Will the Markets Find Support?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares what to be on the look out for with the broader markets. She also reviews top candidates should Biden win the election, as well as attractive COVID-19-related stocks that have reported strong earnings. This video was originally...   READ MORE