In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews areas of the market that are relatively outperforming as product demand heats up for select companies. Shorter term, she shares how to uncover stocks on the move, as well as what chart timeframes to use. This video... READ MORE
Yesterday's 9.4% rally in the S&P 500 Index has many investors wondering whether a bottom has been put in place in the markets. Certainly, the fear among the U.S. population has hit new highs, and we now have a historical stimulus package close to... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares newly defensive areas of the market that are in the early stages of reversing from steep downtrends. She also reviews cutting-edge companies that are seeing increased demand for products that are assisting during this unprecedented global... READ MORE
It was not a week for the faint of heart as the markets posted daily roller coaster type swings that had one day's action wiping out the prior day. The S&P 500 was down as much as 17% at one point before Friday's relief... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the current market environment and how to use history as your guide. She also shares some recession-proof stocks that are holding up well in this tough environment. This video was originally recorded on March 13th, 2020. Please... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews how to quickly get in front of areas that are withstanding the overall downward pressures and how to potentially trade them. She also showed how to use ETFs to capitalize on high-demand areas. This video was originally... READ MORE
While last week's historically sharp drop in the markets was damaging to every area of the markets, what was most surprising was the hit that the normally-defensive Utility stocks endured. While not the worst performer for the week, this sector dropped more than the broader markets, with many... READ MORE
It was a tough week for investors following last week's sharp drop in the markets, particularly as many individual stocks sold off even more than the averages. Selling was broad-based and on heavy volume, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing its biggest decline since the October 2008... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews bright spots in the market and what to be on the lookout for next week. She also shared stocks poised to benefit longer-term from the coronavirus, as well as the best timeframe chart to use in the... READ MORE
The S&P 500 has dropped 8.2% since hitting a new high in price just six days ago, and the heavy selling has pushed many individual stocks down even more. That may be great news for those looking to purchase high quality stocks at a discount; however, there... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews current market dynamics and what to be on the lookout for going forward. She also shares pockets of strength in defensive, along with growth areas of the market that appear poised to withstand virus-related fears. This video... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews some earnings-driven dynamics that are providing bullish upside for some unusual groups. She also shares individual stocks that appear poised to trade higher, along with the best timeframe of chart for entry/exit points in these fast... READ MORE
Retail Furnishing stocks have been a hot area as new home sales have continued to grow in this low interest rate environment. While most of these Home Furnishers have been expanding sales through online digital channels, there's been one high-growth company that's making a name for... READ MORE
This week's federal court decision to allow the T-Mobile (TMUS)/Sprint (S) merger to go through has reignited select areas of the market that will be positively impacted by the boost in 5G adoption in the U.S. This is because the judge who presided over the decision... READ MORE
Bill.com (BILL) has been one of the better-performing IPOs to debut recently. The leading provider of cloud-based software that automates complex back-office financial operations popped more than 60% on its first day of trading two months ago. Why all the hoopla? The company partners with 70 of the top... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares how to quickly find the best picks in the fallout of the coronavirus pullback, as well as how to find and best play current pockets of strength. She also discusses what chart to use to trade Tesla... READ MORE
Software stocks got hit yesterday, with the group down over 3% and many individual stocks seeing losses as high as 10% for the day. While the decline was due to lowered guidance from one of the faster movers in the group, realistically, many of these stocks were due a pullback... READ MORE
The broader markets took it on the chin today as news of a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases brought fear-induced selling across most areas. Hardest hit were businesses that rely on healthy economic growth in China to buoy their bottom lines, while defensive areas held in well.... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares select areas of the market that perform well during China-related market drops. She also reviews those areas in the direct line of fire and which could go much lower. This video was originally recorded on January 31st,... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen discusses several ways to determine the market's health while reviewing a significant rotation that's taking place. She also analyzes the possible impact of the coronavirus and the importance of stocks that have reported strong... READ MORE
Last week, small-cap stocks were the highest performers, with the Russell 2000 gaining 2.5%. While the biggest gainers were upgraded Healthcare stocks following Wall Street's largest Medical conference, there were plenty of other areas that saw money flows signaling continued outperformance among these lower-market-cap companies. With every... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares techniques that can help you successfully trade faster-moving stocks, as well as how to use clues from the 2018 "crash" to know when the uptrend has ended. She also reviews some news-driven areas of the... READ MORE
Insulet Corp. (PODD) had an exceptional year in 2019, as the stock powered to new highs on the heels of triple-digit growth during its first three earnings reports of the year. The insulin pump maker for diabetics peaked in price in December and has been consolidating ever since. An increase... READ MORE
On Wednesday, I wrote about Mega-Cap Retail stock McDonalds (MCD) and its downtrend reversal. (You can read about that here.) Since then, more heavyweight retailers have begun to exhibit signs of renewed performance as they reverse downtrends or break out of lengthy flat bases. Hampered by reduced foot traffic and... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the top news from the world's largest tech show and the stocks that will benefit. Afterwards, she provides in-depth market analysis regarding major companies that are due to report earnings next week. This video was... READ MORE
It's been a tough period recently for many retailers as they struggle to adjust to consumers' ever-shifting demands. Many of these shifts have been driven by technological advances, as digital sales and faster product delivery times are a must if companies want to succeed. Let's... READ MORE
Last Friday, I wrote about the sharp uptick in many defense-related stocks following news of a deadly airstrike against Iran. (You can read that article here) Since then, fears of a retaliation by way of a cyberattack against the U.S. has sparked interest in another area of the markets... READ MORE
Defense companies had a strong rally this week after a U.S. airstrike in Iraq killed a key Iranian military leader. While the big move was due to heightened risk fears, this mostly oversold group of stocks could easily trade much higher due to factors at play even prior to... READ MORE
News of next month's signing ceremony for Phase 1 of the U.S.–China trade pact is moving things closer to finalization. As experts sort through the 86-page trade document, clear-cut winners and losers are emerging as we move into 2020. Among some of the biggest winners are... READ MORE
It's been a tough year for many new IPO's as most of the 170 companies that came public this year are now trading below their initial price offerings. That said, there have been a couple of high-flying new offerings that have spurred moves in their peers.... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares how you can tell when upward momentum in your stock has shifted. She also discusses trading on news versus trading on a rumor, before presenting detailed insights into where the strength in the markets is now. This... READ MORE
Many software stocks peaked in price late July as reduced corporate spending worries, coupled with high valuations, pushed these stocks down. The good news is, these formerly leading stocks are coming back into favor as growth prospects are high and the economic outlook has brightened. Today, we're going... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen presents a powerful-but-simple strategy for identifying stocks that are reversing their downtrends. In addition, she shared how to spot stocks on the move and poised to trade higher. This video was originally recorded on December 13, 2019. New... READ MORE
It's been quite a year for leading Semiconductor stocks, as demand for their chip technologies has been instrumental in pushing them higher. Today, Bank of America gave a "double notch" upgrade to Skyworks (SWKS), which means they moved the stock from Underperform to a Buy and... READ MORE
For 17 years now, Goldman Sachs (GS) has been following a strategy at year-end of picking up battered stocks that have underperformed the markets and holding them into the first 3 months of the new year. This "laggard strategy" has outperformed the S&P 500 over 65%... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews stock candidates from leadership groups that pulled back last week and shares how you can screen for them. In addition, she shared top stocks from the rotation into Financials and discusses more big earnings still due to... READ MORE
Home Building stocks have had quite the year as a low interest rate environment, coupled with reduced inventory, has kept demand high for newly built homes. The resilient job market has also brought new buyers to the market. Many Home Builders were in strong uptrends until last month's... READ MORE
On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen provides an up-to-the-minute review of the markets, revealing new groups coming into play and stocks that are poised to benefit. She takes a look at the new leadership stocks and discusses using history to guide you with price... READ MORE
Today's highlighted stock has already had an impressive rally over the last several months; however, it didn't make my screens until the stock's price went above my $5.00 threshold, which it hit today. Struggling department store operator Stage Stores (SSI) peaked in price... READ MORE
Not too many businesses can point to consistent, recurring revenue from a well-priced product that has broad appeal. Sure, steady membership income has pushed many streaming media stocks higher recently, but let's take a look at another, consumer-driven area that's been around even longer then Internet... READ MORE