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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Trump's Policy Shift Reveals Potential Big Winner!

Trump's Policy Shift Reveals Potential Big Winner!

In this video, Mary Ellen highlights whether to buy last week's pullback. She discusses the rise in interest rates and why, as well as which areas are being most impacted. Last up, she reviews potential winners with new Trump policy, how to spot a downtrend reversal, and the...   READ MORE 

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How to Buy WINNERS When They Pull Back!

How to Buy WINNERS When They Pull Back!

In this video, Mary Ellen highlights how select M7 stocks, mostly TSLA, propped the markets up while some sectors continued to trend lower. She reviews how to find entry points in winning stocks, and also discusses why Small Caps are falling. This video originally premiered December 13, 2024. You can...   READ MORE 

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Are ARK's Innovation ETFs on to Something BIG?

Are ARK's Innovation ETFs on to Something BIG?

After a broad market review, Mary Ellen shares strategies for trading pull backs and breakouts in stocks. Highlights include a deep dive into ARK's Innovation ETFs and their holdings, locating market strength in the process. Tune in for valuable insights and tips to help you make informed investment...   READ MORE 

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These Old-School Stocks Have Joined The AI Rally!

These Old-School Stocks Have Joined The AI Rally!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broad-based rally that pushed the Equal-Weighted SPX to new highs. She also shared base breakouts and downtrend reversal candidates in the now hot Retail space, and takes a close look at 3 old school stocks that are seeing AI-related growth. This...   READ MORE 

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Don't Miss These Breakouts Poised to Trade Higher!

Don't Miss These Breakouts Poised to Trade Higher!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reveals what took place last week and how the markets closed. She also revealed what drove price action, and what to be on the lookout for next week. In addition, she shares several stocks that broke out of powerful bases on bullish news....   READ MORE 

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Best Way to Capitalize on Election Rally!

Best Way to Capitalize on Election Rally!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen presents a deep dive into last week's sharp rally in the markets. She highlights what areas could perform best under a Trump administration and how to spot a pullback. She takes a close look at the "New Economy" and...   READ MORE 

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These S&P 500 Stocks Are Poised To Outperform!

These S&P 500 Stocks Are Poised To Outperform!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the negative price action in the broader markets while highlighting pockets of strength. She shares how the rise in interest rates is impacting the markets ahead of next week's FOMC meeting. Last up is a segment on how to use...   READ MORE 

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How to Trade Gaps Up (and Down) After Earnings

How to Trade Gaps Up (and Down) After Earnings

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen shares how the markets trade right before the elections, and also reviews the move in Tesla (TSLA) after reporting earnings. She shares examples of what to watch for if your stock is due to report earnings - and what to do if it...   READ MORE 

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Be On the Lookout for THIS During Earnings Season!

Be On the Lookout for THIS During Earnings Season!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews what's driving the markets higher and how you can capitalize. Moves in TSLA, NVDA, and NFLX are highlighted. She also reviews price action greatly impacted by earnings, many driven by analyst upgrades and downgrades. This video originally premiered October 18,...   READ MORE 

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Last Week's Pullback is a Buying Opportunity!

Last Week's Pullback is a Buying Opportunity!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen highlights what's driving these markets higher despite a rise in interest rates. She also focuses on the leadership area in Technology and shares several stocks from this group. Last up, she reviews how to quickly uncover top stock candidates when a...   READ MORE 

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Stealth AI Stocks Are Taking Off in a Flat Market

Stealth AI Stocks Are Taking Off in a Flat Market

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen highlights the continuation rally in AI-related stocks while also reviewing broader market conditions. The move higher in yields as well as volatility were discussed heading into next week's FOMC notes and inflation data. This video originally premiered October 4, 2024. You...   READ MORE 

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Why Were Chinese Stocks Up 20% Last Week?!

Why Were Chinese Stocks Up 20% Last Week?!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets, including sector and industry group rotation, before highlighting the sharp move into Chinese stocks. She shares her thoughts on whether it's too late to participate. In addition, she looks at the key traits that signal your stock...   READ MORE 

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Strategy After Rate Cuts: Best Areas to BUY!

Strategy After Rate Cuts: Best Areas to BUY!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets after last week's rate-cut induced rally. She also shares stocks that are breaking out of bases and poised to trade higher. The "nuclear renaissance" is also discussed, as well as stocks that will benefit the...   READ MORE 

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These Stocks are Just Beginning Their Move Higher!

These Stocks are Just Beginning Their Move Higher!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets and highlights pockets of strength that are starting to trend higher. She also shares add-on plays to the move into home construction stocks, and shows key characteristics needed to confirm a downtrend reversal in select stocks. This video originally...   READ MORE 

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Markets Nosedive Amid Recession Fears

Markets Nosedive Amid Recession Fears

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the current downtrend taking place in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, and highlights the "uninverting" yield curve. She finishes with a deep dive into Nvidia, sharing how to handle the stock depending on your investment horizon. This video...   READ MORE 

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Should You Buy the Dip in NVDA?

Should You Buy the Dip in NVDA?

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets, including NASDAQ weakness, and the outperformance in the equal-weighted S&P 500. She examines NVDA and shares how you should trade the stock depending on your investment horizon. Last up, Mary Ellen reveals top stocks in leadership areas....   READ MORE 

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Major Market Shift As Week Ends Strong!

Major Market Shift As Week Ends Strong!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broader market's health while highlighting big shifts into newer areas, including banks, retail, and autos. Sharing one of the reasons Tech stocks were weak, she highlights which areas as seeing renewed strength. She also looked at individual stocks that...   READ MORE 

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These Groups Just Turned BULLISH!

These Groups Just Turned BULLISH!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen highlights what drove last week's sharp rally in the markets - posting their largest weekly gains for the year! She takes a close look at retail and cybersecurity stocks setting up for gains, and shares some of the best ways to...   READ MORE 

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CAUTION ADVISED Ahead of This Week's Inflation Data!

CAUTION ADVISED Ahead of This Week's Inflation Data!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen dives into her broad market analysis, sharing what she needs to see before it's safe to get back in. She also shares her top candidates for once the markets turn positive, including META, LLY and NFLX. She finishes up by sharing...   READ MORE 

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Is It Game Over for Growth Stocks?

Is It Game Over for Growth Stocks?

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen examines which areas of the market have moved into favor amid the S&P 500 pullback. She compares value vs. growth stocks and the merits of both, and highlights the move away from technology stocks. Which areas are poised for more downside?...   READ MORE 

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Is It Time To SELL Your Magnificent 7 Stocks?

Is It Time To SELL Your Magnificent 7 Stocks?

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the sharp rotation that took place in the markets after inflation data came in below estimates. She also highlights new areas of possible leadership as interest rates decline. Most importantly, she shares the best way to uncover leadership names that are in...   READ MORE 

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The Economy is Slowing - Are You in the Right Stocks?

The Economy is Slowing - Are You in the Right Stocks?

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews where things stand after the markets close at another new high. She also shares what drove price action this week and how that may change the markets going forward. Finally, she highlights precise sell strategies in a shifting market. This video originally...   READ MORE 

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2 NEW AREAS Are on the Move - Don't Miss Them!

2 NEW AREAS Are on the Move - Don't Miss Them!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen  recaps last week's market activity and the factors influencing market movements. She highlights two names, PANW and ADSK, as two bright spots in an otherwise rough preview of earnings season. This video originally premiered June 28, 2024. You can watch it...   READ MORE 

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Seasonality and Positive News Push These Stocks into an Uptrend

Seasonality and Positive News Push These Stocks into an Uptrend

Last week, the broader market Indices hit another new high on Thursday before pulling back into Friday's close. Not all areas participated, however, as the recently explosive move into AI stocks ran into trouble later in the week. Instead, many of last week's top performers were...   READ MORE 

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Dow Stocks Outperform! Here's Why

Dow Stocks Outperform! Here's Why

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets, takes a close look at NVDA and other year-to-date winners that sold off last week, and shares top candidates in the Consumer Discretionary sector. This video originally premiered June 21, 2024. You can watch it on our dedicated page...   READ MORE 

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GET IN EARLY! These Tech Stocks Are Just Taking Off

GET IN EARLY! These Tech Stocks Are Just Taking Off

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the overbought condition in the markets after last week's move to a new high in price. She highlights select areas that pushed the markets higher and covers NVDA, AAPL, and more. She also discusses the anatomy of a true downtrend...   READ MORE 

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META, AMZN and MSFT On The Move! Here's How to Pinpoint Entry

META, AMZN and MSFT On The Move! Here's How to Pinpoint Entry

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews what drove the markets to new highs. She highlights S&P 500 sectors, plus stocks that have reversed their downtrends, pointing out good entry points. Mary Ellen also takes a close look at why stocks did not respond to today'...   READ MORE 

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Tech Stocks Sell Off, But AI Shines!

Tech Stocks Sell Off, But AI Shines!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish close in the markets while highlighting areas to stay away from. She also shares why AI-related areas of Tech remain positive and what drove the Retail sector into a new uptrend. The potential downtrend reversal...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: How to Trade Nvidia After Its 15% Gain

MEM TV: How to Trade Nvidia After Its 15% Gain

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets and the rotation that's taking place amid a rise in interest rates. She also takes a close look at NVDA and shares how you should handle the stock after last week'...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Here's How to Trade Explosive Stocks After Earnings

MEM TV: Here's How to Trade Explosive Stocks After Earnings

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen  reviews the current market conditions and  key areas of growth that are in new uptrends. She then shares how to trade downtrend reversals and stocks that gap up after reporting strong earnings. She then reviews the decline in...   READ MORE 

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Major Shifts Taking Place As Lower Rate Bets Increase

Major Shifts Taking Place As Lower Rate Bets Increase

Both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ are sitting at new highs as we wind down a very positive earning season. So far, almost 80% of S&P 500 companies have reported a positive earnings surprise, with the year-over-year earnings growth rate at the highest level since...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: This Stealth AI Stock is Ready to EXPLODE Higher

MEM TV: This Stealth AI Stock is Ready to EXPLODE Higher

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish bias in the broader markets, along with the sector rotation into cyclical areas as growth areas languish. She then highlights the perils of buying, or holding, stocks around earnings releases, and shares a high-yielding stock...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: NVIDA is Setting Up To SURGE

MEM TV: NVIDA is Setting Up To SURGE

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the key drivers for this week's volatile period, including Core PCE and GDP numbers. She takes a look at where the S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed for the week and whether it'...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Wait For This Before Getting Back In

MEM TV: Wait For This Before Getting Back In

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the key drivers for this week's volatile period, including Core PCE and GDP numbers. She takes a look at where the S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed for the week and whether it'...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Capitulation Signals for a Market BOTTOM

MEM TV: Capitulation Signals for a Market BOTTOM

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the negative shift that's evolved over the past week in the market and highlights key signals of capitulation you should be watching for. She then shares the move into Value stocks she's seeing...   READ MORE 

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Keeping Up With The Jones - How Weakness in This Index May Foretell a Broader Market Correction

Keeping Up With The Jones - How Weakness in This Index May Foretell a Broader Market Correction

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.4% last week in a move that pushes this index further below its key 50-day simple moving average. While not the most widely followed index, the Dow has continued to evolve so that its 30 components more closely represent the current economy. Amazon&...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Time To SELL EVERYTHING?!

MEM TV: Time To SELL EVERYTHING?!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares key signals that it's time to sell a stock, using INTC as an example. She also reviews a key area of support for the markets, and new sectors that have entered a downtrend. She finishes...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Is It Safe To Reenter The Markets?

MEM TV: Is It Safe To Reenter The Markets?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares what to be on the lookout for to tell if it's safe to put new money to work. She also shares the weakness in select sectors and which areas she suggests to underweight. Last up,...   READ MORE 

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Core PCE Data Has Powell Pleased - May Set Tone For Q2

Core PCE Data Has Powell Pleased - May Set Tone For Q2

The Fed's preferred gauge of inflation was released today and, according to Fed chief Jerome Powell, "it was good," as there were no ugly surprises. This news could boost the markets, as sticky inflation data has had investors on edge amid interest rates that have remained...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Small Cap STOCKS SHINE! 4 Names to Play the Strength

MEM TV: Small Cap STOCKS SHINE! 4 Names to Play the Strength

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews what's shaping up in the broader markets after the Fed announced their rate cut plans. She also shares how to use ETFs to shape your investment decisions for the longer term. In addition, Mary Ellen...   READ MORE