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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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 

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MEM TV: Get In EARLY! These Areas Are Seeing LIFT OFF

MEM TV: Get In EARLY! These Areas Are Seeing LIFT OFF

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 

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How To Profit From Bullish Gap-Down Reversals

How To Profit From Bullish Gap-Down Reversals

The S&P 500 ended the week with a slight pullback that has this Index closing below its key 10-day simple moving average, but above its 21-day moving average. With the RSI and MACD in positive territory, the near-term uptrend in this Index remains in place. While last week&...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Risk-Off Signals Possible Downside Ahead

MEM TV: Risk-Off Signals Possible Downside Ahead

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews investors' responses to the rise in interest rates after inflation numbers come in higher than expected. She also shares how riskier areas of the market sold off while cyclicals came into favor. Earnings reports continue to...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Growth Stocks Fade While These Areas Shine

MEM TV: Growth Stocks Fade While These Areas Shine

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets amid last week's pullback. She also highlights sector rotation taking shape as Growth stocks pull back. With Bank stocks outperforming, she shares how to use StockCharts to uncover top candidates. This video...   READ MORE 

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Small Caps Join The Party -- Here's a Top Stock to Consider

Small Caps Join The Party -- Here's a Top Stock to Consider

The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ both reached an all-time high today boosted by a Tech-fueled rally amid AI-related names. Small-cap stocks also had a bullish day after posting a two-month base breakout to near-term highs. This index has had a tough period recently, as nearly 15% of...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: 3 Great WAYS to Play AMD Stock

MEM TV: 3 Great WAYS to Play AMD Stock

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the move into Semiconductors and shares what that means for Technology. Diving in to volatility, she highlights 3 ways investors can take advantage of the moves in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). She also highlights other bright spots...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Simple Way to Identify a Buy Point in NVDA

MEM TV: Simple Way to Identify a Buy Point in NVDA

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews what drove the markets to new highs and what areas are outperforming. She also shares how to identify a buy point in NVDA after its gap up following earnings, as well as how to determine when a...   READ MORE 

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This Beaten-Down Magnificent Seven Stock is Poised to Regain Its Leadership Status

This Beaten-Down Magnificent Seven Stock is Poised to Regain Its Leadership Status

Going into last week, the Magnificent Seven stocks were looking more like the Magnificent Four. Leadership within the group became more concentrated, with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Nvidia having done most of the heavy lifting. This is far different from the first 6 weeks of 2023, when gains among these...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Risk-On Trades Emerge Amid Big Tech Selloff

MEM TV: Risk-On Trades Emerge Amid Big Tech Selloff

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the sloppy week for the markets, driven by the key economic data that was released. We saw interest rates rise, which had some other carry-on impact. While the S&P 500 saw a bit of a...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Best Way To Participate in Stronger Areas of The Market

MEM TV: Best Way To Participate in Stronger Areas of The Market

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews why the markets continue to hit new highs while also highlighting which areas are driving this strength. She then shares a low-risk, simple way to participate in the uptrend among these stronger areas. This video originally premiered...   READ MORE 

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Strong Earnings Is Driving Sector Rotation Into These 2 Groups

Strong Earnings Is Driving Sector Rotation Into These 2 Groups

It was a choppy push to new highs for the S&P 500 this week, after a sharp drop Wednesday on Fed news was followed by a recovery rally on the heels of strong earnings from select Magnificent 7 names. All three indexes posted a 4th consecutive week of...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Here's How to Trade Gaps Up After Earnings!

MEM TV: Here's How to Trade Gaps Up After Earnings!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the market's recovery from Fed Chair Powell's comments on Wednesday, sharing exactly what drove the S&P 500 to new highs. She also reviews the sector rotation that's taking place,...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Market Uptrend Endures Ahead of BIG Earnings Next Week!

MEM TV: Market Uptrend Endures Ahead of BIG Earnings Next Week!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews where the markets stand as we head into earnings from MSFT, GOOGL, AAPL and META. She also discusses how ETFs can help you refine your trading strategies and stock selection, then shares base breakouts and downtrend reversal...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Tech Stocks Blast Higher! S&P 500 Bull Market Confirmed!

MEM TV: Tech Stocks Blast Higher! S&P 500 Bull Market Confirmed!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish price action in the markets and shares her longer-term outlook. She also highlights the primary driver of last week's rally and which areas and stocks pushed the S&P 500 higher. In...   READ MORE 

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Don't Ignore This Unusual Event on the Market's March to New Highs

Don't Ignore This Unusual Event on the Market's March to New Highs

The S&P 500 gained 1.1% last week in a move that puts this Index at a record high. While this is exciting news for investors, those that owned some of last week's top performers are in even better spirits, as the average gain for the...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: The Easy Way to Uncover Stocks Poised to Outperform

MEM TV: The Easy Way to Uncover Stocks Poised to Outperform

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen takes a look at some of the items that drove price action last week. Growth stocks came roaring back for week two of 2024, which is great news for those that were believers last year. They can renew...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Jobs Growth Reveals NEW Opportunities in These AREAS

MEM TV: Jobs Growth Reveals NEW Opportunities in These AREAS

Not a great start to the year! In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen takes a look at where the broader markets closed, and sees we're hovering around some rather critical areas. The sharp pullback in growth stocks drove last week's...   READ MORE 

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New Year Starts With a Bang as Leadership Areas Get Hit

New Year Starts With a Bang as Leadership Areas Get Hit

Last week, Growth stocks came under selling pressure, with the Nasdaq falling over 3% amid sharp declines in most of the Magnificent Seven names. These weren't the only 2023 darlings that pulled back, as Semiconductor and Software stocks also underperformed. In turn, the Technology sector was the worst...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Don't Miss These! TOP Sector and Industry PICKS for 2024

MEM TV: Don't Miss These! TOP Sector and Industry PICKS for 2024

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, join Mary Ellen as she as she dives into the latest news and trends that are driving price action in the markets. From housing updates to consumer confidence and inflationary data, she breaks it all down and shows you how...   READ MORE 

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Inflation Data Brings Holiday Cheer As We Head Into Year-End

Inflation Data Brings Holiday Cheer As We Head Into Year-End

The markets were handed a holiday gift today after the Commerce Department reported that underlying inflation pressures are continuing to slow down. This has left more income at the disposal of households with increased spending that will help the overall economy. News of declining inflation sets the stage for interest...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Markets in Bullish Mode as We Head Toward Year-End

MEM TV: Markets in Bullish Mode as We Head Toward Year-End

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, join Mary Ellen as she as she dives into the latest news and trends that are driving price action in the markets. From housing updates to consumer confidence and inflationary data, she breaks it all down and shows you how...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Don't Miss the Move Into These NEW Areas!

MEM TV: Don't Miss the Move Into These NEW Areas!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shows you what to be on the alert for, with the broader markets in an oversold position as we head into year-end. She also highlights which areas are poised to continue to trade higher, sharing some individual stocks...   READ MORE 

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The Most Successful Base Pattern is Seeing a Pickup in Breakouts; Here Are Two Examples

The Most Successful Base Pattern is Seeing a Pickup in Breakouts; Here Are Two Examples

Last week, the S&P 500 posted a modest 0.2% gain, which puts it within points of a 4-month base breakout at 4607. In addition to a breakout, a move above this level would put this Index above its July high, which is a key area of possible...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Here's Why Growth Stocks Outperformed Last Week!

MEM TV: Here's Why Growth Stocks Outperformed Last Week!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews last week's muted price action in the markets, which occurred despite impactful economic data. She also highlights where the broader markets are headed and best ways to participate in the select areas that are outperforming...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Nasdaq Flat But These Top Areas Outperform!

MEM TV: Nasdaq Flat But These Top Areas Outperform!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the outperformance that took place amid a declining rate environment, while also highlighting price action in Tech, which trended sideways last week. She also reviews Dow stocks that just entered a new uptrend as the Index hits...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Easy Way To Uncover Best Candidates for These Markets

MEM TV: Easy Way To Uncover Best Candidates for These Markets

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reveals areas of the market that are reversing lengthy downtrends and the best way to participate. She also highlights where the strength is in the markets as the uptrend remains firmly in place. This video originally premiered November...   READ MORE 

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Focused Market Leadership Ahead Of Core Inflation Data - Here's What Investors Need To Look Out For

Focused Market Leadership Ahead Of Core Inflation Data - Here's What Investors Need To Look Out For

On Friday, the Nasdaq Composite posted its best day in more than five months, with a 2% rally that pushed this Index further into an uptrend. The S&P 500 had a good day as well, with all eleven sectors advancing higher. The sharp gain in the Nasdaq was...   READ MORE