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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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 

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MEM TV: Will The Markets to Continue Trading Higher? This Needs to Happen First

MEM TV: Will The Markets to Continue Trading Higher? This Needs to Happen First

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews what drove the markets higher last week. She also shares what needs to take place in order for a sustained uptrend to materialize. Last up, she presents a review of the weaker areas as defensive stocks pull...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: New BULLISH THRUST in the S&P 500

MEM TV: New BULLISH THRUST in the S&P 500

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the new uptrend in the markets and the areas that are best positioned to benefit. She also highlights how to use different timeframe charts to tell if a stock will continue to trend higher after gapping up...   READ MORE 

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Consumer Spending Remains Strong - Here Are 3 Stocks For Your Watch List

Consumer Spending Remains Strong - Here Are 3 Stocks For Your Watch List

The U.S. economy grew at a 4.9% annualized rate in the third quarter that was fueled mainly by consumer spending as Americans poured their disposable income into vacations, dining out and online shopping. The pace of growth was the fastest since late 2021 and was made possible by...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Are the Magnificent Seven Ready to Rally?

MEM TV: Are the Magnificent Seven Ready to Rally?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews last week's negative price action in the markets while sharing key areas of possible support for the Nasdaq and S&P 500. She also highlights the relative strength in defensive areas of the market...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Rally Fizzles – What to Do Now

Stock Market Rally Fizzles – What to Do Now

The markets started the week on a strong note with a rally, which was boosted by the release of dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve's last meeting. A stronger-than-expected CPI report sparked an increase in interest rates, however, which pushed the markets lower. The selling picked up on...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Markets Stall As Week Progresses - Here's Why

MEM TV: Markets Stall As Week Progresses - Here's Why

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares where the market stands, after last week's price action had select areas far outpacing the markets while others were weak. She also reviews the start of earnings season following reports from several high profile companies....   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Here's What To Do With Base Breakouts and Other Bullish Signals

MEM TV: Here's What To Do With Base Breakouts and Other Bullish Signals

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish bias that's shaping up in the markets as high-growth areas begin to turn positive. She also provides insights into what's driving this price action, as well as what to be on...   READ MORE 

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The Worst Month of the Year is Behind Us -- Here's What We Need to See for Better Times Ahead

The Worst Month of the Year is Behind Us -- Here's What We Need to See for Better Times Ahead

The S&P 500 posted its worst month so far this year, with a 4.9% decline that's pushed the year-to-date returns for this benchmark index almost in half. With elevated interest rates that may be with us for a while, investors have pushed stocks lower, in...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Here's Why the Nasdaq OUTPERFORMED Last Week

MEM TV: Here's Why the Nasdaq OUTPERFORMED Last Week

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews areas of the market that are bucking the downtrend pressure elsewhere, as those often go on to provide leadership once the markets turn. She also shares how to use ETFs to uncover rotation taking place beneath the...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: How to Tell When It's Safe to Get Back Into the Markets

MEM TV: How to Tell When It's Safe to Get Back Into the Markets

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews what drove the previous week's sharp pullback and what we'll need to see before the markets can turn positive again. She also highlights recession-proof stocks that are currently attractive as well as high...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Best Ways for You to Hedge Tech Weakness

MEM TV: Best Ways for You to Hedge Tech Weakness

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen McGonagle shares her outlook for the markets heading into next week's interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. She also reviews why Technology was the weakest sector and what it means for the group. She then...   READ MORE 

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The Largest IPO In 2 Years Launched Last Week - Here's What It Means For Other Areas Of The Markets

The Largest IPO In 2 Years Launched Last Week - Here's What It Means For Other Areas Of The Markets

Shares of British chip designer Arm (ARM) surged in price after its stock market debut on Thursday - closing up 25% from its IPO price. The gains put the company's valuation at more than $64 billion, making it the biggest new offering in 2 years. Arm's...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Major Tech Group Turns Negative

MEM TV: Major Tech Group Turns Negative

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen McGonagle reviews the weakness in the broader markets while highlighting bright spots amid base breakouts. She also shares best ways to prepare your watch list and why the Dow Industrial Index outperformed. This video originally premiered September 8,...   READ MORE