In this video, after last week's sharp market rally, Mary Ellen breaks down where the markets stand now, which leading sectors are showing the most strength, and how to recognize if your stocks are entering a new uptrend. Get expert insights on market leadership, sector rotation, and key... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Market breadth indicators are flashing a bullish signal. * Sector rotation is favoring risk-on investing. * The Zweig Breadth Thrust triggered a signal, indicating a reversal from bearish to bullish conditions. After weeks of uncertainty, the stock market finally gave us something to smile about. The major indexes just wrapped... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * This week's rally pushed the S&P 500 above an important trendline formed by the major highs in 2025. * Improving market breadth indicators confirm a broad advance off the early April market low. * Using a "stoplight" technique, we can better assess risk and... READ MORE
In this video, Grayson highlights the crucial 5,500 level on the S&P 500 using our "Tactical Timing" chart. He then demonstrates two of the easiest methods for identifying the strongest stocks within key indexes like the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 and Dow Industrials.... READ MORE
This week will be the biggest week of earnings season and yes, all eyes will be on the heavy-hitters: META, AMZN, MSFT, and AAPL. These names dominate headlines, and their charts are practically seared into our brains. But let's look at some solid companies that might fly under... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Real-time options strategy analysis is now ChartList-driven in the OptionsPlay Strategy Center. * The OptionsPlay Strategy Center adapts to your style and puts hours of analysis at your fingertips—instantly. If you're like most options traders, you've probably stared at your watchlist or portfolio and... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The AAII survey demonstrates a lack of bullish optimism after the recent bounce higher. * The NAAIM Exposure Index suggests that money managers remain skeptical of the recent advance. * While Rydex fund flows show a rotation to defensive positions, previous bearish cycles have seen much larger rotations. When I... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Even though the stock market outlook may appear cautiously optimistic, it helps to monitor sentiment and money flow indicators. * The S&P 500 is below its 40-week moving average and sentiment reads bearish. * In a headline-driven market, any signs of optimism may reflect a pause, which means... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * When stock markets decline, you can protect your positions with options. * Buying puts on stocks you own can help protect your position if the stock falls further. * A put vertical spread is another strategy to protect your portfolio holdings. When the stock market is turbulent, it makes sense... READ MORE
Something didn't seem to ring true a couple of weeks ago when the whole world, by which I mean from the Treasury Secretary to your favorite cable news host, seized on the recent sell-off in bonds and why they would no longer be a safe haven and therefore... READ MORE
In this video, Joe highlights key technical setups in select country ETFs that are showing strength right now. He analyzes monthly and weekly MACD, ADX, and RSI trends that are signaling momentum shifts. Joe also reviews the critical level to watch on the S&P 500 (SPX), while breaking... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The price of gold is climbing on safe-haven demand, with key support levels mapped for potential entry. * The U.S. dollar is sliding as speculation grows over whether its weakness is part of a larger strategy. * Bitcoin is testing resistance and could rally further if safe-haven flows accelerate.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tesla's daily chart displays key support levels to monitor after the company reports earnings. * Service Now is showing signs of a bottom, which could mean a reversal depending on earnings results. * Watch for Alphabet, Inc. shares to hit specific support levels, which could give traders favorable... READ MORE
In this video, market sentiment, investor psychology, and stock market trends take center stage as David Keller, CMT, shares three powerful sentiment indicators that he tracks every week. He explains how the values are derived, what the current readings say about the market environment in April 2025, and how these... READ MORE
The market continued to slide lower today as the bear market continues to put downside pressure on stocks in general. Bonds and Yields are at an inflection point as more buyers enter the Bond market which is driving treasury yields higher. What is the long-term outlook for Bonds? Carl gives... READ MORE
In this video, as earnings season heats up, Mary Ellen reviews current stock market trends, highlighting top-performing stocks during past bear markets that are showing strength again today. She also shares a proven market timing system that's signaled every stock market bottom, helping investors stay ahead of major... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Consumer staples and utilities continue to lead sector rankings. * Defensive sectors are showing strength in both weekly and daily RRGs. * Health care struggling, but maintains position in top 5 * RRG portfolio slightly underperforming S&P 500 YTD, but gap narrowing. Top 5 Remains Unchanged The latest sector... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * A simple ranking shows leadership in alterative assets and commodities. * Stocks are not the place to be because the vast majority are below their 200-day SMAs. * Bitcoin is holding up relatively well as it sets up with a classic corrective pattern. Trading is all about the odds. Trade... READ MORE
The week that went by was a short trading week with just three trading days. However, the Indian equities continued to surge higher, demonstrating resilience, and the week ended on a positive note. During the week before last, the Nifty was able to defend the 100-week MA; last week, it... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Consumer Discretionary sector has underperformed the Consumer Staples sector since February, indicating defensive positioning for investors. * The Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG) show a clear rotation from "things you want" to "things you need" as investors fear weakening economic conditions. * We remain focused on... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The bond market has been as volatile as the equity market, as indicated by the Move Index. * The price action in bonds will alert you to stability returning to equities. * Investors should not rush to add positions until stability returns to the stock market. It was another erratic... READ MORE
In this video, Grayson unveils StockCharts' new Market Summary ChartPack—an incredibly valuable new ChartPack packed full of pre-built charts covering breadth, sentiment, volatility data and MUCH MORE! From there, Grayson then breaks down what he's seeing on the current Market Summary dashboard, illustrating how he'... READ MORE
Stocks vs. bonds? In this video, Julius breaks down the asset allocation outlook and why defensive sectors, large-cap value, and bonds may continue to outperform in this volatile market. He starts at the asset allocation level using Relative Rotation Graphs (RRGs) to analyze stocks vs bonds performance, then highlights the... READ MORE
Technically, it's rather clear that we remain in a downtrend. However, not all downtrends are created equal. Some are built to last, while others can turn around quickly. Recognizing the difference is obviously quite important. What most traders/investors cannot grasp is that secular (long-term) bull markets often... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 currently sits about 8% below its 200-day moving average, even with a strong upswing on last week's tariff news. * The newly updated Market Summary page on StockCharts.com allows investors to compare key market indexes to their 200-day moving averages. * Three... READ MORE
Moving average strategy, trend trading, and multi-timeframe analysis are essential tools for traders. In this video, Joe demonstrates how to use two key moving averages to determine if a stock is in an uptrend, downtrend, or sideways phase. He then expands on applying this concept across multiple timeframes to gain... READ MORE
When working with probabilities, you want to place trades that maximize your returns while minimizing your risks. In this OptionsPlay members-only video, Tony Zhang walks you through the techniques professional traders use to identify optimal entry points. Explore how you can apply those same strategies in the StockCharts.com OptionsPlay... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * When the stock market is erratic you should evaluate your 401(k). * The S&P 500 is trading below its 200-day moving average. * The general sentiment continues to be bearish. With so many articles and videos on popular media channels advising you not to look at your... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Despite extreme market volatility, the broader market's uptrend may still be intact. * Defensive sectors like Consumer Staples and Utilities are flashing bullish signals. * Defensive sectors don't typically drive uptrends so, depending on your time horizon, you will need to create an appropriate strategy. If... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Bullish Percent Index for both the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 have made moves similar to previous swing lows. * A long-term review of these signals yields mixed results, especially during sustained bearish market regimes. One of my favorite market breadth indicators remained in an extreme... READ MORE
The recent rally in the gold price has not yet attracted the kind of gold fever associated with the 1980 peak. At that time, there were numerous reports of unusual action, such as customers forming huge lines to buy the stuff at Canadian banks, an event that to my knowledge... READ MORE
The market has been overvalued for some time but how overvalued is it? Today Carl brings his earnings chart to demonstrate how overvalued the market is right now. We have the final data for Q4 2024. The market continues to show high volatility but it did calm down somewhat Monday.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The entire top 5 has now changed positions. * All defensive sectors are now in the top 5, while Healthcare has reentered. * Portfolio is now lagging S&P 500. Healthcare Re-Enters the Top 5 After a wild week in the markets, the sector ranking got quite a shake-up.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Price and breadth fell to extremes in early April as the market panicked. * These extremes produced an oversold bounce, but this is still within a bear market. * Follow through is what separates bear market bounces from bullish breadth thrusts. Panic selling and oversold extremes gave way to a... READ MORE
I pay attention to technical support levels as the combination of price support/resistance is always my primary stock market indicator. We're in a downtrend and, in my opinion, the trading range is very, very clear on the S&P 500 right now: I think most everyone... READ MORE
In 2024-2025, the United States significantly escalated its trade conflict with China through new tariffs, including a substantial 100% tariff on electric vehicles and 50% on essential technologies like semiconductors and solar products. These measures amplify the existing trade tensions and represent a profound shift towards economic decoupling between the... READ MORE
The previous weekly note categorically mentioned that while the markets may continue to decline, the Indian equities are set to outperform its global peers relatively. In line with this analysis, the market saw wide swings owing to prevailing global uncertainties but continued showing remarkable resilience against other global indices. The... READ MORE
Stock market rally, sector rotation, and earnings movers dominate this week's analysis with Mary Ellen McGonagle. In this video, Mary Ellen reviews where the market stands after last week's bounce and explains how White House activity drove major price action. Mary Ellen also highlights two top-performing... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Declining equities, bonds, and the US dollar is making Wall Street nervous. * Investors will need to look at market price action through the lens of macro factors. * View longer-term charts, keep an eye on bond prices, and watch the US dollar's price action. Another interesting week... READ MORE
This week, we're getting back to earnings season during the shortened four-day period. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) reports on the heels of JP Morgan's solid results that saw its shares rally by 12.3% and recapture its 200-day moving average. Watch the trading revenue numbers... READ MORE