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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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 

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A New Uptrend Just Posted In This Major Market Index - Here Are Candidates Poised To Benefit

A New Uptrend Just Posted In This Major Market Index - Here Are Candidates Poised To Benefit

The broader markets are at a very positive juncture as recently leading areas are holding their gains while newer areas are coming into their own after reversing their downtrends. Last week, my MEM Edge Report highlighted the new uptrend in Financials while recommending several Bank stocks which outperformed last week...   READ MORE 

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Catch the Move Into This Major Index

Catch the Move Into This Major Index

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares the reversal of a prominent index that's poised to trade higher after strong earnings from underlying stocks. She also reviews the move into higher yielders as inflation remains elevated. This video was originally recorded on August...   READ MORE 

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This New Sector Turned Bullish

This New Sector Turned Bullish

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish reversal in one of the largest sectors as the markets hit another new high. She also shares breakouts on earnings and how to use precedent to trade them from here. This video was originally recorded on...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Lessons from the Pros

Chartwise Women: Lessons from the Pros

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin share recent presentations where they review how to pinpoint your entry point when a stock pulls back. They also share powerful yet simple technical indicators that can guide your trading. This video was originally broadcast on August...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Setting Up for Big Moves Next Week!

Stocks Setting Up for Big Moves Next Week!

Over the past couple of weeks, over 50% of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported results for Q2 2021. Of those, 88% have reported EPS results above estimates. This is well above the average over the past five years. The markets are all about future growth,...   READ MORE 

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What's Driving These Markets?

What's Driving These Markets?

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews last week's market dynamics and uncovers what's supporting the continued uptrend in the broader markets. She also shares how to capitalize on the strength in 2nd-quarter GDP. This video was originally broadcast on July...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Have You Ever...

Chartwise Women: Have You Ever...

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen play "Never Have I Ever" with the markets, looking at stocks in the news based on these 'revealing' questions. Play along as they not only share their answers to the questions, but also...   READ MORE 

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Explosive Moves Following Earnings

Explosive Moves Following Earnings

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews how quarterly earnings reports drove market action this week. She also shares how to trade stocks after big gaps up in price. Lastly, she presents a deep dive into the rebound in Consumer stocks. This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Profit from a Pullback!

Chartwise Women: Profit from a Pullback!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review this week's pullback in the market and identify signals that it's time to buy. They also cover how to tell when the pullback in Cyclical Stocks is over and end with a...   READ MORE 

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Broader Markets are Looking Weary. Here's How to Build Your Watch List

Broader Markets are Looking Weary. Here's How to Build Your Watch List

If you want to uncover the next big winning stock, now is the ideal time to be screening the markets. Why? Because proven studies have shown that the #1 driver of a stock that goes on to far outpace the markets is big, accelerating earning-per-share (EPS) growth.* This growth in...   READ MORE 

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Downside Ahead for These Areas!

Downside Ahead for These Areas!

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews weak areas of the market that appear poised to head lower. She also discusses important takeaways from companies that have reported 2nd quarter results, as well as stocks trending upward on Delta variant news. This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: New Pockets of Strength!

Chartwise Women: New Pockets of Strength!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen show us exactly how they find "pockets of strength" within the market. Regardless of market direction, there are almost always groups that are outperforming. Erin and Mary Ellen uncover industry groups that are showing new...   READ MORE 

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Base Breakouts and Turnarounds!

Base Breakouts and Turnarounds!

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares stocks that have broken out of bases this week, as well as names that have reversed their recent downtrends. She also highlights top candidates from this week's strongest sector. This video was originally broadcast on July...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Buffer Volatility with High Dividend Stocks

Chartwise Women: Buffer Volatility with High Dividend Stocks

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen reviews the slide in Treasury yields and shares high dividend stocks from sectors that are in bullish uptrends. These dividend-paying stocks can also buffer market volatility. This video was originally recorded on July 8th, 2021. Click on the image...   READ MORE 

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The Holiday Weekend Comes With Risks - Here's What You Need To Know

The Holiday Weekend Comes With Risks - Here's What You Need To Know

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both closed the week in new high ground as inflation fears continue to recede. Outside of the markets however, there's an increasing concern going into this long weekend, as health experts are eyeing an increase in the spread of...   READ MORE 

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Don't Miss the Move into These New Areas!

Don't Miss the Move into These New Areas!

This week on StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, recent developments have pushed several lagging areas back into leadership positions. Mary Ellen reviews this rotation while highlighting top stocks to take advantage. She also points out weaker areas to stay away from! This video was originally broadcast on July 2nd,...   READ MORE 

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The Rotation is Real - Here's One Area That Stands to Shine

The Rotation is Real - Here's One Area That Stands to Shine

The U.S. markets ended the week in the red, with the S&P 500 breaking below its key area of support today on heavy volume. Already under pressure following Wednesday's hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve, the markets took a tumble today after Fed official James...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Navigating These Choppy Markets

Chartwise Women: Navigating These Choppy Markets

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen focus on determining the market tides and how to find and follow the treasure map and charts. Watch them uncover the sectors, industry groups and stocks that should "weather the storm" and guide you to...   READ MORE 

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Uptrend in NASDAQ Continues!

Uptrend in NASDAQ Continues!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews why the Nasdaq outperformed last week and how you can capitalize. She also looks at best practices for buying stocks on their pullback, as well as a review of the best looking names from Robinhood's...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Hot IPOs and Short Squeezes

Chartwise Women: Hot IPOs and Short Squeezes

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin dive into the world of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and look at stocks with high short interest. They explain how to find these stocks and share their favorites, including a spotlight on Biotechs! This video was originally...   READ MORE