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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Will the Markets Crash?

Will the Markets Crash?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the status of the markets and what to be on the lookout for going forward. In addition, she shares attractive high-yield stocks to help buffer against the drop in growth names, as well as growth stocks holding...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Should You Trade the Current Markets?

Chartwise Women: Should You Trade the Current Markets?

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review how to handle your stocks depending on your investment horizon. They also share ways to stay on top of sector rotation as well as the broader markets. This video was originally recorded on September 10th, 2020....   READ MORE 

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Can the Markets Recover?

Can the Markets Recover?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews last week's sharp selloff and provides a game plan going forward. She also shares bullish charts of companies poised to trade higher after withstanding the market's downward pressure, as well as how to...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Tools to Stay Safe in a Sell-Off

Chartwise Women: Tools to Stay Safe in a Sell-Off

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen cover what to look for to determine if the markets - or your stocks - have really hit a top. In order to time your exits, you need to know about stops, and the pair share their...   READ MORE 

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This Game Changing Stock Sparked Highly Bullish Moves In These 2 Candidates

This Game Changing Stock Sparked Highly Bullish Moves In These 2 Candidates

Shares of Abbott Laboratories (ABT) jumped 8% Thursday on news that the FDA granted emergency use authorization for their COVID-19 testing kit. Abbott's test is a game-changer as it is rapid, reliable and affordable and can detect active coronavirus at massive scale. At a cost of $5 and...   READ MORE 

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Explosive Tech Gains - Don't Miss Out!

Explosive Tech Gains - Don't Miss Out!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the large gaps up in select Tech stocks and how to trade them going forward. She also uncovers the best ways to play the renewed "recovery rally" as well as top Chinese ADR stocks poised...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Big Gains for Consumer Stocks

Chartwise Women: Big Gains for Consumer Stocks

Consumer Spending is taking two paths, both of which are seeing high growth. In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share stocks that are being driven higher by consumer-driven growth during this historical period. In "Yeah... That Happened!", they also discuss the...   READ MORE 

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Huge Inflection Point for This Leading Group!

Huge Inflection Point for This Leading Group!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares the one group that's trading on news and what to be on the lookout for. She also discusses economic reports, add-on plays and the housing industry, plus provides her outlook on which lockdown stocks to...   READ MORE 

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Take a Look at This Mega-Cap Turnaround with Your Next Cup of Joe!

Take a Look at This Mega-Cap Turnaround with Your Next Cup of Joe!

It's been a tough period for most Restaurant stocks as lockdown initiatives have forced closures across the country. And while a select few who had digital sales systems in place before the pandemic have done just fine - think Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) - most others have had...   READ MORE 

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Is It a Pullback or Something More? The Recent Selloff in Top Growth Stocks Reminds Us to Stay Sharp

Is It a Pullback or Something More? The Recent Selloff in Top Growth Stocks Reminds Us to Stay Sharp

The recent pullback in high-growth stocks has created some unique opportunities to purchase select growth names at a discount. Before considering this strategy, however, it's important to make sure that several characteristics are in place. To begin, you'll want to reduce uncertainty by making sure the...   READ MORE 

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Will the Uptrend Continue?

Will the Uptrend Continue?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen analyzes distinct money flows into 2 areas that may signal a market shift, as well as ways you can capitalize on these moves. She also outlines how to tell if your stock is just pulling back or if...   READ MORE 

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Major Market Rotation Taking Shape!

Major Market Rotation Taking Shape!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen explores significant moves taking place in the market and reviews the best ways to play them. She also shares the 3 triggers of a highly bullish stock and where you can uncover them. This video was originally broadcast...   READ MORE 

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MicroSector ETN With All The Right Stocks - And It's Leveraged!

MicroSector ETN With All The Right Stocks - And It's Leveraged!

We can thank one of the subscribers to my MEM Edge Report for today's chart you don't want to ignore! It's for an Exchange Traded Note (ETN) that tracks 3x the daily movements of an index of U.S. listed technology and consumer discretionary...   READ MORE 

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FAANG Stocks Exploding Higher? – Here's The Real Story This Earnings Season

FAANG Stocks Exploding Higher? – Here's The Real Story This Earnings Season

It's been quite a week for the markets and while market news is likely to focus on the explosive gains in select FAANG stocks, I believe there's an even bigger story that's come to light during this surprisingly robust earnings season. You see, Facebook...   READ MORE 

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Pivotal Week Unveils Amazing Opportunities

Pivotal Week Unveils Amazing Opportunities

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen examines how corporate earnings results are uncovering a resurgence in an area due to see explosive growth over the next year and beyond. She also shares tips on how to uncover the next set of winners from one...   READ MORE 

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Explosive Earnings Are Propelling Stocks Higher In These 2 Surprising Areas

Explosive Earnings Are Propelling Stocks Higher In These 2 Surprising Areas

It's been proven that strong earnings are the number one driver of a stock's upward advance and with earnings season under way, there's no better time to vet the next set of stocks poised to trade much higher. So far, over a quarter of...   READ MORE 

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Are the Markets Stalling?

Are the Markets Stalling?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the market's action and highlights key levels for the Indices. She also shares insights into the move away from recently leading areas and how earnings reports are signaling some near-term trend changes. This video was...   READ MORE 

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Small-Cap Stocks Escape Late Day Fade - Here's a Name on the Move!

Small-Cap Stocks Escape Late Day Fade - Here's a Name on the Move!

Small Cap stocks were the best performers last week and it's of great interest to me to see them continue outperforming this week. A quick look at the Russell 2000 Small Cap Index will show that last week's bullish break above its 200-day moving average is...   READ MORE 

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Have Growth Stocks Topped?

Have Growth Stocks Topped?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen takes a close look at the Nasdaq as well as individual growth stocks following last week's action. She also shares 5 small-cap stocks that look attractive, as well as a review of notable stocks that have...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Melt-Up Into Earnings Season

Stock Market Melt-Up Into Earnings Season

Will the markets crack as corporations report their second quarter earnings? In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares what to expect ahead of 2nd quarter numbers. She also explains how to take advantage of a Wall Street activity that's having a powerfully...   READ MORE 

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Bullish Action Points to a New Uptrend for this Historical Leader

Bullish Action Points to a New Uptrend for this Historical Leader

We're in an unprecedented period where a select subset of sectors is outperforming the markets by a very wide margin. And, while my work shows that most of the big winners from these select areas have much more upside, many investors may find it hard to initiate a...   READ MORE 

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Market Breakout! Can We Go Higher?

Market Breakout! Can We Go Higher?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the market's dynamics and shares how you can uncover areas that are poised to benefit from the recent breakout. She also highlights defensive groups with high growth prospects. This video was originally broadcast on July...   READ MORE 

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Could We Be In For A Bullish Earnings Season? This Mega Stock's Numbers Say Yes!

Could We Be In For A Bullish Earnings Season? This Mega Stock's Numbers Say Yes!

We may have gotten an encouraging preview to earnings season for select areas of the economy this week after global air-freight carrier FedEx Corp. (FDX) posted earnings that were well ahead of analyst's estimates. The positive earnings surprise not only helped the stock gap up to its biggest...   READ MORE 

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Is the Stock Market Going to Crash Again?

Is the Stock Market Going to Crash Again?

In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen takes a close look at the current status of the broader markets after this week's selloff. She also shares lockdown stocks that are poised for more upside, as well as breakout stocks with increased Wall...   READ MORE 

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Historical Precedence Suggests This Stock Has a Lot More Upside

Historical Precedence Suggests This Stock Has a Lot More Upside

Looking at historical precedence with stocks is the best way to create a foundation from which to build your trading plan going forward. My 15 years working with IBD founder Bill O'Neil solidified this fact for me, as his proven strategy to uncover big, winning stocks was centered...   READ MORE 

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Stocks of these Companies are Seeing a Surge in Demand Despite an Uncertain Market

Stocks of these Companies are Seeing a Surge in Demand Despite an Uncertain Market

The markets have been able to climb a wall of worry over the past 3 months in a move that's pushed the Nasdaq to a new high in price, with the S&P 500 within 6% of its peak reached in mid-February. The significant rally over the...   READ MORE 

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Can Markets Trade Higher in the Face of Viral Surge?

Can Markets Trade Higher in the Face of Viral Surge?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen examines what to be on the lookout for in the broader markets. She also highlights ways to take advantage of the downtrend reversal in select Healthcare stocks, as well as news-related stocks poised to trade higher. This video...   READ MORE 

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More Downside Ahead?

More Downside Ahead?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the status of the broader markets and what to be on the lookout for. She also discusses early recovery plays in China that are now also taking place in the United States. This video was originally recorded...   READ MORE 

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The Outlook is Brightening for These Companies - and Their Stocks are On Sale

The Outlook is Brightening for These Companies - and Their Stocks are On Sale

Extreme uncertainty can really push stocks around, and this historically unprecedented pandemic has certainly proven that. Take the steep selloff in normally defensive Utility and Real Estate stocks. With the country in a mandated lockdown that initially had no end in sight, these stocks got clobbered, as the need for...   READ MORE 

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Can This Strength in the Markets Continue?

Can This Strength in the Markets Continue?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the status of the markets and what this week's action reveals. She also shares insights into how to handle the explosive moves in select stocks and the best way to tell when the near-term uptrend...   READ MORE 

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The Art of Uncovering an Ideal Buy Point

The Art of Uncovering an Ideal Buy Point

Oftentimes, as an exceptionally strong stock continues to outperform the broader markets, it's hard to not get excited and jump on board as the stock advances to new highs. Believe me, as an expert in capturing momentum stocks on their way to outperforming the broader markets, I'...   READ MORE 

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Bullish Stocks for the Post-Pandemic Economy

Bullish Stocks for the Post-Pandemic Economy

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge,Mary Ellen shares stocks seeing a big pickup in product demand as consumers prepare for the "new normal." She also highlights areas poised to trade higher after reporting explosive growth during the current lockdown. This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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One Area That's Due To Grow In The Post-Pandemic Economy

One Area That's Due To Grow In The Post-Pandemic Economy

The unforeseen usefulness of robots during the current global lockdown has kicked up interest in an already-growing area of the markets. Companies have poured billions of dollars into the development of technology to create all kinds of robots, designed to help with deliveries, transportation and manufacturing, and demand has never...   READ MORE 

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New Buys Amid Sector Rotation

New Buys Amid Sector Rotation

In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews new areas that are turning bullish and the best way to get in front of positive candidates. She also uncovered how to trade the powerful moves in stocks that gap up. This video was originally recorded...   READ MORE 

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Stocks In This Group are Showing Bullish Momentum After Reporting Surprising Strength

Stocks In This Group are Showing Bullish Momentum After Reporting Surprising Strength

While the fallout from COVID-19 is hitting home builders hard, analysts feel they could come out of this crisis less damaged than other industries. On Tuesday, the Commerce Department reported that construction on new homes fell 30% in April as the sudden collapse in the economy weighed heavily. With unemployment...   READ MORE 

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Anchors Away for this Small-Cap Stock

Anchors Away for this Small-Cap Stock

Summer is fast approaching and, with most states still in lockdown, it's expected that physical distancing measures may well but a damper on many people's plans. There's one summer activity that's seen a distinct pickup, however, as those living near water can...   READ MORE 

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Is The Bullish Bias Back in the Markets?

Is The Bullish Bias Back in the Markets?

In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets while highlighting specific areas that are poised to trade higher. She also follows up on stocks that have gapped up and the best way to take advantage as well as top stocks due...   READ MORE 

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A Bullish Long-Term Shift Just Took Place in This Important Area of the Markets

A Bullish Long-Term Shift Just Took Place in This Important Area of the Markets

A major group in the markets turned long-term bullish today, and I've been on the lookout for it for quite some time. The reason for my keen interest is that the stocks in this group currently began exhibiting characteristics that were very common to a period just before...   READ MORE 

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Three Traits that Will Tell You Your Stock is Poised To Trade Much Higher

Three Traits that Will Tell You Your Stock is Poised To Trade Much Higher

It's been quite a week for the markets, as a gradual reopening from a global lockdown has investors hopeful that economic damage from the pandemic might be stemmed. And while the S&P 500 posted a healthy gain for the week, it's the Tech-heavy Nasdaq...   READ MORE 

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How to Take Advantage of Global Paradigm Shifts

How to Take Advantage of Global Paradigm Shifts

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews outperforming growth areas of the market. She also shares ways to easily spot money flows into newer areas and the characteristics that point to further upside. This video was originally recorded on May 7th, 2020. Click on...   READ MORE