Mary Ellen McGonagle

Mary Ellen McGonagle


After a stint on Wall Street, Mary became an analyst, working with clients that span the globe, including big names like Fidelity Asset Management, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Oppenheimer. Learn More 

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MEM TV: An Exciting New Area Joins the Market's Uptrend

MEM TV: An Exciting New Area Joins the Market's Uptrend

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the health of the broader market, while also highlighting breakout stocks among a new area and why they're trending higher. She also looks into the effects of the continued move into cyclical stocks. This video...   READ MORE 

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Cyclicals Continue To Help Broaden The Markets Out Beyond Tech

Cyclicals Continue To Help Broaden The Markets Out Beyond Tech

The S&P 500 Equal Weighted Index is continuing to advance higher led today by gains in Aluminum, Steel, Industrials and Consumer Cyclicals.  This is great news for the possibility of a continuation rally as broader participation beyond mega-cap FAANMG and select Technology names will help keep the current...   READ MORE 

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Down-and-Out Stocks Entering New Uptrends - These 8 Traits Will Help You Pick a Winner

Down-and-Out Stocks Entering New Uptrends - These 8 Traits Will Help You Pick a Winner

The markets are seeing a continuation of last week's broadening out into areas beyond mega-cap FAANMG names. Most of the biggest gainers have been beaten-down stocks regaining their footing amid a move back into Cyclical areas of the market. The rally in these stocks began after last Friday&...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: New Uptrends Amid Sector Rotation!

MEM TV: New Uptrends Amid Sector Rotation!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the continued rotation into Cyclicals while sharing stocks that are in the beginning stages of new uptrends. She also shares how to use intraday charts to trade fast-moving AI-related stocks. This video was originally broadcast on June...   READ MORE 

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These Areas are Pushing Equal-Weighted S&P 500 Higher

These Areas are Pushing Equal-Weighted S&P 500 Higher

The equal-weighted S&P 500 index ($SPXEW) continues to advance above its key 50-day moving average, which it broke above following last Friday's broad-based rally in the markets. Friday's downtrend reversal took place after May's employment data delivered a positive report, with job...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Broad-Based Rally Puts Markets in Bullish Position

MEM TV: Broad-Based Rally Puts Markets in Bullish Position

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews what's pushing the markets above resistance and how you can capitalize. She also highlights this week's rally in Bank stocks and whether the group is in an uptrend. This video was originally broadcast...   READ MORE 

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Here's a Fresh Look at the Markets Using a Longer-Term Lens

Here's a Fresh Look at the Markets Using a Longer-Term Lens

We're at a potentially exciting juncture in the markets, with bigger trend shifts shaping up that you might find surprising. With all the talk about sticky inflation, an uncertain interest rate outlook and recession fears amid tightening of bank lending, it's easy to throw your arms...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: S&P 500 Inches Above Resistance

MEM TV: S&P 500 Inches Above Resistance

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the broader market's move following the strong earnings report from Nvidia (NVDA) Wednesday afternoon. She also discusses which areas were most impacted and how you can capitalize on the renewed interest in AI. The rally...   READ MORE 

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Top AI Add-On Plays After Nvidia's Strong Earnings Report

Top AI Add-On Plays After Nvidia's Strong Earnings Report

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) soared today after the company reported earnings that were well above estimates. Most impressive, however, was the company's estimates for next quarter's revenues, which were more than 50% above what Wall Street projected. NVDA cited surging demand for its chips that help...   READ MORE 

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Consumer Staples Stocks Have Broken Key Support - Here's What You Need to Know

Consumer Staples Stocks Have Broken Key Support - Here's What You Need to Know

The Consumer Staples sector closed below its key 50-day moving average yesterday and is on track to be the worst-performing area for the week. This underperformance began last week and took place along with other defensive areas of the market, such as Utilities and Healthcare. At first glance, it appeared...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Breakouts and Downtrend Reversals in Key Areas

MEM TV: Breakouts and Downtrend Reversals in Key Areas

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews buying opportunities after last week's break of the markets above its six-week trading range. She also highlights leadership areas and the best ways to capitalize. This video was originally broadcast on May 19, 2023. Click...   READ MORE 

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High-Yield Opportunities for an Uncertain Market

High-Yield Opportunities for an Uncertain Market

The markets remain in a tight trading range amid mixed inflation data and a slowdown in the number of earnings being reported last week. With the bulls looking for a soft landing as the Fed pauses their rate hike campaign, the bears are fearing a more harsh recession due to...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Top Strategies to Outperform This Market

MEM TV: Top Strategies to Outperform This Market

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews ways to outperform during this tough market. In addition to sharing pockets of strength, she also highlights stocks in a position to trade higher after reporting strong earnings. Most importantly, she shares key resistance and support for...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Strong Earnings Push Deeply Oversold Stocks Higher

MEM TV: Strong Earnings Push Deeply Oversold Stocks Higher

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets to determine where we may be headed over the near term. She also explores the bottom fishing taking place among former leaders that have sold off sharply but are now reporting strong earnings. This...   READ MORE 

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Bank Fear Selloff Gives Way To Earnings Driven Rally - Was Last Week's Shakeout A Positive Signal?

Bank Fear Selloff Gives Way To Earnings Driven Rally - Was Last Week's Shakeout A Positive Signal?

The markets began last week with a sharp pullback that pushed the broader Indices toward key support, with many individual stocks breaking below support. The drop occurred amid renewed banking fears after Tuesday, when San Francisco-based First Republic Bank (FRC) reported a slump of more than $100 billion in deposits...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: S&P 500 Regains its Uptrend

MEM TV: S&P 500 Regains its Uptrend

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the short-, intermediate-, and long term outlook for the S&P 500 after last week's bullish late-week price action. She also examined the Dow's out-performance this month and which stocks are poised...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Leadership Emerges in a Flat Market

MEM TV: Leadership Emerges in a Flat Market

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen highlights what areas are outperforming the markets and why. She also reviews top gaining stocks for the week and the best way to capitalize on further upside potential. This video was originally broadcast on April 21, 2023. Click...   READ MORE 

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Brand Name Breakouts Amid a Mixed Market

Brand Name Breakouts Amid a Mixed Market

The stock market remains in an uptrend after modest gains for the week, which occurred amid signs that the economy is slowing down while inflation is cooling. It was a period marked by large intraday moves, however, as investors digested news that Fed officials are anticipating a mild recession later...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Earnings Season Pumps Markets

MEM TV: Earnings Season Pumps Markets

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the market's price action and which sectors are outperforming as inflation fades and the economy weakens. She also shares the sharp impact that earnings are having on select stocks. This video was originally broadcast on...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Recession Fears Drive Sector Rotation

MEM TV: Recession Fears Drive Sector Rotation

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the impact of weak economic data on the markets as defensive areas outperformed and growth stocks took a break. She also details how to identify a downtrend reversal amid sector rotation. This video was originally broadcast on...   READ MORE 

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Market Flashes Green Light Amid Broad-Based Rally

Market Flashes Green Light Amid Broad-Based Rally

Last week, the S&P 500 put in a bottom following Wednesday's rally of 1.4% on volume, which was greater than the prior day. Known by followers of William O'Neil's work as a "follow-through day", the price action occurred on...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: S&P 500 Puts in a Bottom!

MEM TV: S&P 500 Puts in a Bottom!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen highlights the new uptrend in the S&P 500 and which areas are now reversing downtrends. She also reviews themes taking place in already-strong Software stocks. This video was originally broadcast on March 31, 2023. Click on...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Is it Time to Buy Bank Stocks?

MEM TV: Is it Time to Buy Bank Stocks?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the sharp decline in Banks and whether they're ready to reverse higher. She also discusses broader market conditions while highlighting key pockets of strength and stocks showing promise. This video was originally broadcast on March...   READ MORE 

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Here's What the Markets are Telling Us - And It's Not All Bad

Here's What the Markets are Telling Us - And It's Not All Bad

It was another wild week for the markets, as turmoil amid the Banking industry spread to other areas. Oil prices slid to 1-year lows and Treasury yields skidded lower. Other commodities also fell, while global-facing Industrial companies took it on the chin. Overall, the price action highlighted investors' shift...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Cross Currents Driving Market Action

MEM TV: Cross Currents Driving Market Action

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen walks through the broader markets and sector rotation, before drilling down into the market dynamics that are driving earnings and analysts upgrades. She finishes out the show by highlighting some defensive names, gold stocks, and software companies to...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Negative News Reverses Uptrend

MEM TV: Negative News Reverses Uptrend

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews next areas of support for the downtrending markets while highlighting what to be on the lookout for in oversold Bank stocks. She also shares best practices for formulating a watch list in anticipation of a stronger period...   READ MORE 

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Many Stocks in This Industry Popped After Strong Earnings Results: This Similar Company Due to Report Next Week!

Many Stocks in This Industry Popped After Strong Earnings Results: This Similar Company Due to Report Next Week!

The markets closed the week on a strong note, with a rally that pushed the S&P 500 back above its 21-day moving average. With the relative strength index (RSI) now back in positive territory as well, the S&P 500 is back in an uptrend. The Nasdaq...   READ MORE 

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Market in New Uptrend After Late-Week Rally

Market in New Uptrend After Late-Week Rally

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the downtrend reversal in the markets and what areas came on the strongest last week. She also highlights best practices for putting new money to work. This video was originally broadcast on March 3, 2023. Click on...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Negative Momentum Amid Rising Rates

MEM TV: Negative Momentum Amid Rising Rates

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the markets' break below key support as inflation remains elevated. She also shares stocks from her watchlist that are trending higher amid a tough market. This video was originally broadcast on February 24, 2023. Click on...   READ MORE 

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Here's How to Build Your Watch List for the End of Q4 Earnings

Here's How to Build Your Watch List for the End of Q4 Earnings

Earnings season is close to ending, as over 80% of companies in the S&P 500 index have already reported their 4th quarter results. The largest percent gainers among stocks over the past four weeks have been those that reported strong earnings or where management guided growth estimates higher...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Markets Stuck Amid Fed Comments

MEM TV: Markets Stuck Amid Fed Comments

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares the key drivers of current price action, as well as what to be on the lookout for next week. She also shares the primary areas of support and resistance for the key market Indexes. The S&...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Clouds Descending Over the Market?

MEM TV: Clouds Descending Over the Market?

After a dicey week, are the clouds descending again? In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen covers some critical areas of support and resistance in the broader markets, before moving on to where the strength took shape and what drove the weakness this week. This...   READ MORE 

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Growth Stocks Roar Into the New Year: This FAANMG Stock Is Poised to Go Higher

Growth Stocks Roar Into the New Year: This FAANMG Stock Is Poised to Go Higher

The Nasdaq just booked its fifth consecutive weekly gain, which is the longest winning streak in over a year. The rally occurred amid strong earnings reports from some major tech companies. Also driving the Nasdaq higher is bottom-fishing among investors looking for quality software and retail stocks that were crushed...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Major Market Shift After Fed Comments

MEM TV: Major Market Shift After Fed Comments

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, the markets closed above key resistance in the S&P 500, which Mary Ellen reviews along with its impact. She also highlights rotation taking shape and what's driving the moves. This video was originally broadcast on February...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Growth Stocks Push Market Above Resistance

MEM TV: Growth Stocks Push Market Above Resistance

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the outperformance in Growth stocks and which areas are poised to trade higher. She also highlights the key driver of these and other stocks which are on the move. This video was originally broadcast on January 27,...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: S&P Regains Upside Momentum

MEM TV: S&P Regains Upside Momentum

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish bias in the broader markets while highlighting which areas are in a position to trade higher. She also discusses what's driving stocks higher and what to be on the lookout for going into...   READ MORE 

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Stocks in This Area Are Running: Many Poised to Go the Distance

Stocks in This Area Are Running: Many Poised to Go the Distance

It was a solid week for the markets with the S&P 500 index ($SPX) advancing above its key 200-day moving average which was a major area of possible upside resistance. With a positive relative strength index (RSI) and stochastic oscillator, the markets are poised to advance further as...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Best Ways to Play Current Market Rally

MEM TV: Best Ways to Play Current Market Rally

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the sector rotation taking place amid bullish price action in the markets. She also shares areas of strength that are poised to trade higher. This video was originally broadcast on January 13, 2023. Click on the above...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Has a New Bear Market Begun?

MEM TV: Has a New Bear Market Begun?

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews some of the key events driving price action as we head into the New Year. She also highlights the impact of last week's rise in interest rates, as well as key areas of support for...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Market Outlook Into the New Year

MEM TV: Market Outlook Into the New Year

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews some of the key events driving price action as we head into the New Year. She also highlights the impact of last week's rise in interest rates, as well as key areas of support for...   READ MORE