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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Three Stocks to Watch as We Head into the New Year

Three Stocks to Watch as We Head into the New Year

While it was a banner year for the markets, 2021 ended with a whimper as uncertainty surrounding the impact of a surge in Omicron cases, coupled with inflation fears and a monetary policy shift, pushed defensive stocks higher. Though this month's move into risk-off areas such as REITs,...   READ MORE 

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In Search of Some Inflation Protection? Check Out These Considerations

In Search of Some Inflation Protection? Check Out These Considerations

Last week, the Federal Reserve announced plans to shift to a tighter monetary policy to allow for interest rate hikes sooner than expected. The move is in an effort to keep inflation from spiraling out of control and was in response to reports of a surge in inflation. November'...   READ MORE 

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Markets Close Down, But These Areas are Up!

Markets Close Down, But These Areas are Up!

On this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews where the relative strength is in the markets and shares individual stocks that are expected to remain strong into next year. This video was originally recorded on December 17, 2021. Click on the above image to watch...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: The Power of Chart Patterns

Chartwise Women: The Power of Chart Patterns

It's that time of year again! On this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen talk about their favorite chart patterns, with Mary Ellen going in-depth on Base Breakout patterns while Erin covers the Double Bottom, Ascending Triangle, Falling Wedge, Bull Flag and Triple...   READ MORE 

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Base Breakouts & Shining Stocks Amid Inflation

Base Breakouts & Shining Stocks Amid Inflation

On this episode StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews stocks that are breaking out of bases amid news. She also highlights areas that perform the best during periods with high inflation, such as now. This video was originally recorded on December 10, 2021. Click on the above...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Downtrend Reversals are Beginning to Emerge

Chartwise Women: Downtrend Reversals are Beginning to Emerge

For this volatile week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin Swenlin chat about downtrend reversals as we begin to see them emerge in leading stocks. This video was originally broadcast on December 9, 2021. Click on the image above to watch on our dedicated Chartwise Womenpage,...   READ MORE 

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Risk-Off Market Environment Opens Door to These Uptrending Stocks!

Risk-Off Market Environment Opens Door to These Uptrending Stocks!

The S&P 500 closed the week below its key 50-day moving average as investors sold stocks in the face of omicron and inflation fears. The Nasdaq also dropped in a move that pushed this Index below key support as well and into negative territory. In a true indication...   READ MORE 

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Should You Buy the Dip in the Markets?

Should You Buy the Dip in the Markets?

On this episode StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews current market conditions and what to be on the lookout for to turn positive. She also reveals pockets of strength in growth areas that are ideal for your watch-list, as well as risk-off candidates. This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Investor Sentiment - The Cycle of Market Emotions

Chartwise Women: Investor Sentiment - The Cycle of Market Emotions

On this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen discuss the cycle of market emotions and how they're affected by current events. They share what they've learned about investor sentiment and the tools used to gauge it. This video was originally broadcast...   READ MORE 

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2 Wall Street Upgrades and 1 Activist-Led Shakeup - These 3 Stocks are on the Move!

2 Wall Street Upgrades and 1 Activist-Led Shakeup - These 3 Stocks are on the Move!

Last week, the S&P 500 traded mostly sideways despite outsized gains in several heavyweight FAANMG stocks. In fact, most of the underlying sectors in this Index were down over 1% for the week while investors sorted through news, such as a potential shift in the Federal Reserve'...   READ MORE 

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Playing the Pullback in Big Movers

Playing the Pullback in Big Movers

On this episode StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares how to trade stocks after they have big gaps up. She also reviews signals that a downtrend reversal has further upside potential, as well as SmallCap stocks in bullish positions. This video was originally recorded on November 19,...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Muted Black Friday & Cyber Monday + Retail Stock Talk

Chartwise Women: Muted Black Friday & Cyber Monday + Retail Stock Talk

On this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin talk about the new dynamics taking place among the retail group. As consumers are starting their shopping early, "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" are expected to be rather muted due to supply chain...   READ MORE 

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The Metaverse and The Markets

The Metaverse and The Markets

On this episode StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares 2 areas of the market that sprung to life last week amid corporate announcements of growth. She also reviews where the current strength is and how you can capitalize. This video was originally recorded on November 12, 2021....   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Practice Gratitude to Ease the Anxieties of Investing

Chartwise Women: Practice Gratitude to Ease the Anxieties of Investing

On this week's edition of Chartwise Women, it's all about abundance and gratitude! Erin and Mary Ellen share the indicators they are thankful for and how you can use them to help with your investing. During the "Wisdom of the Week" segment, they share...   READ MORE 

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Ford vs Ferrari — The EV Race is Real and These Stocks are Set to Benefit

Ford vs Ferrari — The EV Race is Real and These Stocks are Set to Benefit

The Consumer Discretionary sector hit another new high in price last week. While Leisure and Entertainment stocks rallied on Friday's news of Pfizer (PFE)'s highly effective Covid pill, the recent rally in Discretionary stocks has been all about Automobile stocks and, in particular, companies that are...   READ MORE 

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Stealth Stocks Exploding After Earnings

Stealth Stocks Exploding After Earnings

On this episode StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reveals what's driving moves into the biggest gainers after earnings, as well as names poised to rally after their upcoming reports. She also highlights areas that have further upside following today's positive COVID pill news....   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Follow Where the Money Flows!

Chartwise Women: Follow Where the Money Flows!

On this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share how you can get in front of where the strength is in the market through "Sector Rotation". The two share how you can "put your money on the right horse in the race....   READ MORE 

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Former Leadership Group Turning Bullish

Former Leadership Group Turning Bullish

On this episode StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews a former leadership area of the market that turned bullish last week, as well as positive stocks in the group. She also shares names you may want to put on your watch list as we move further into...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Managing Risk & Haunting Trades

Chartwise Women: Managing Risk & Haunting Trades

On this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin talk risk and risk management. In keeping with Halloween season, Erin presents some "tricks & treats" charts and the two reminisce on "haunting" past trades. This video was originally broadcast on October 14,...   READ MORE 

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Base Breakouts and Downtrend Reversals

Base Breakouts and Downtrend Reversals

On this episode StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares areas of the market that are setting up to outperform. She reviews base breakouts and downtrend reversals in companies that have reported strong earnings, and reveals new industry groups that are coming into play! This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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Fed Chair Fears Inflation - Here's An Uptrending Area And Stocks That Are A Great Hedge

Fed Chair Fears Inflation - Here's An Uptrending Area And Stocks That Are A Great Hedge

Fed Chair Powell signaled new concerns about inflation today after remarking that global supply-chain constraints and shortages that have led to elevated inflation "are likely to last longer than previously expected". He also added that "it is still the most likely case" that it will last...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Knowledge is Power During Earnings Season

Chartwise Women: Knowledge is Power During Earnings Season

On this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin talk all about earnings season! The pair explain why earnings season is so important and share stocks that have propelled the market into an uptrend. The duo also discuss how having expert knowledge can really set you...   READ MORE 

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Finding Top Opportunities for New Bull Trend

Finding Top Opportunities for New Bull Trend

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares top opportunities within the markets following last week's move into a bullish position. She also reviews Industrial and Material stocks poised to participate in the rotation into these sectors. This video was originally recorded on October...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Motivational Investing

Chartwise Women: Motivational Investing

On this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share their tips and insights to staying motivated while navigating rough investment waters. During "Chart Chat", they show you diamond in the rough charts that they find exciting. This video was originally broadcast on October...   READ MORE 

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A Stealth Area of the Markets is Heating Up - Here Are Three Stocks That'll Benefit

A Stealth Area of the Markets is Heating Up - Here Are Three Stocks That'll Benefit

The broader markets have been struggling amid inflation and interest rate fears that have collided with a global energy crisis. After peaking in price in early September, the S&P 500 has been in a downtrend that it's been struggling to reverse. Not all areas are seeing...   READ MORE 

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Avoid These Areas of the Market!

Avoid These Areas of the Market!

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews areas of the market that are in confirmed uptrends, with further upside ahead and what areas to stay away from. She also highlights what to be on the lookout for to confirm that the broader markets are safe....   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: How to Invest with Confidence in Risky Times

Chartwise Women: How to Invest with Confidence in Risky Times

On this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share their advice on boosting your investment confidence. This video was originally broadcast on October 7, 2021. Click on the image above to watch on our dedicated Chartwise Womenpage, orclick this linkto watch on YouTube. You can...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Power Up Your Investments by Using Momentum

Chartwise Women: Power Up Your Investments by Using Momentum

The premiere of an all-new, all-different Chartwise Women is here! Mary Ellen and Erin kick things off by talking about momentum investing, their experience with it and show you some charts demonstrating how powerful momentum can be in your investing. They also share their own "runway stories" that...   READ MORE 

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A Hundred Large Cap Stocks are in a Bear Market - And Wall Street is Looking for 35 of Them to Soar

A Hundred Large Cap Stocks are in a Bear Market - And Wall Street is Looking for 35 of Them to Soar

While the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) are in striking distance of their early September highs in price, over 20% of the Large Cap stocks within these Indices are in a bear market.* That is to say, they're down at least 20% from their...   READ MORE 

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Markets Regain Upside Momentum

Markets Regain Upside Momentum

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets and highlights a shift into newer sectors. She also reviews stocks that had major moves last week which, in turn, impacted other stocks in their group. This video was originally recorded on September 24, 2021....   READ MORE 

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Should You Buy the Pullback?

Should You Buy the Pullback?

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets and what to be on the lookout for to signal a bullish uptrend. She also shares pockets of strength that are poised to trade higher, as well as turnarounds that have further upside potential. This...   READ MORE 

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The Markets are Weakening... Here's A System That Will Help You Prepare

The Markets are Weakening... Here's A System That Will Help You Prepare

The S&P 500 posted its worst week since February, with every sector ending in the red. The move points to investor concerns about volatility as we head into the typically difficult fall period. While subscribers to my MEM Edge Report will attest to clear-cut pockets of strength, as...   READ MORE 

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Is it a Pullback or Something More Ominous?

Is it a Pullback or Something More Ominous?

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews last week's market action to determine whether we're in for rougher times ahead. She also highlights how to tell if your stock is pulling back or poised to head much lower. This video was...   READ MORE 

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Base Breakouts and Gaps Up That You Need To See!

Base Breakouts and Gaps Up That You Need To See!

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares growth stocks that are on the move. She also reviews where the current strength is in the markets, as well as hot Cryptocurrency-related stocks. This video was originally recorded on September 3, 2021. Click on the above image...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Find the Best Chart Setups For You Right Now!

Chartwise Women: Find the Best Chart Setups For You Right Now!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share the best chart set-ups that are working in the current markets. They also review stocks that have those characteristics, as well as historical precedent stocks that uncover how to trade with success. This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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This Group Has Much Further Upside Ahead -- Here Are Stocks Set to Benefit

This Group Has Much Further Upside Ahead -- Here Are Stocks Set to Benefit

Last week was an eventful period for the markets, as two highly impactful news items converged in a perfect storm that could push the markets higher over the near-term and beyond. At the beginning of the week, Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was fully approved by the FDA. The news...   READ MORE 

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A Pivotal Week for the Markets

A Pivotal Week for the Markets

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews shifting dynamics in the market after several impactful news items were released. She also shares a major group that's just now turning bullish, with much further upside ahead. This video was originally recorded on August 27,...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Meme Stocks are Back!

Chartwise Women: Meme Stocks are Back!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen discuss the rise in stocks that are getting social media hype. They also review the short squeeze concept and charts of names on the move, such as GME and AMC. In "Yeah... That Happened!", the...   READ MORE 

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Can the Markets Trade Higher from Here?

Can the Markets Trade Higher from Here?

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews last week's pullback and whether the markets can recover. She also shares dynamics taking place after companies report earnings as we go into next week's 2nd quarter release from well-known names. This video was...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Chain Reaction - Why Stocks Move!

Chartwise Women: Chain Reaction - Why Stocks Move!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review what a rising dollar or lower interest rates means for certain areas of the market. They also share impactful headlines that will drive the markets higher. This video was originally broadcast on August 19, 2021. Click...   READ MORE