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Equities Hit New All-Time Highs as Communications Joins Leadership Party

Equities Hit New All-Time Highs as Communications Joins Leadership Party

Good morning and welcome to this week's Flight Path. Equities rebounded this week as we saw a string of strong blue "Go" bars and price hit a new higher high. Treasury bond prices returned to a "Go" trend with their own week of strong...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Despite Pullback, Breadth Remains a Concern; Nifty Still Prone to Retracement

Week Ahead: Despite Pullback, Breadth Remains a Concern; Nifty Still Prone to Retracement

The markets had an incredibly eventful week as they reacted to the exit polls and general election results. All happened in the same week; the Nifty saw itself forming a fresh lifetime high, and also came off close to 8% from its peak. A remarkable recovery also followed, which led...   READ MORE 

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Alibaba Returns to the Scene of the Crime

Alibaba Returns to the Scene of the Crime

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Big breakouts are bullish, but sometimes traders miss the breakout. * A throwback is a decline back to the breakout zone, which turns support. * Throwbacks offer traders a second chance to partake in breakouts. Chinese stocks wet on a tear from mid April to mid May with the China...   READ MORE 

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Tracking the Three Signs of the Bear

Tracking the Three Signs of the Bear

There is no denying that the primary trend for the S&P 500 remains bullish as we push to the end of Q2 2024. But what about the conditions "under the hood" of the major benchmarks? Today, we'll highlight three "signs of the bear&...   READ MORE 

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META, AMZN and MSFT On The Move! Here's How to Pinpoint Entry

META, AMZN and MSFT On The Move! Here's How to Pinpoint Entry

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews what drove the markets to new highs. She highlights S&P 500 sectors, plus stocks that have reversed their downtrends, pointing out good entry points. Mary Ellen also takes a close look at why stocks did not respond to today'...   READ MORE 

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NVIDIA's Stock Split and Potential Correction

NVIDIA's Stock Split and Potential Correction

When Nvidia (NVDA) opens on Monday, it will have experienced a 10:1 split, and we should remember that one of the purposes of stock splits is to facilitate distribution. That is to say that the lower price after the split attracts investors who avoided the stock at the higher...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Still Bullish: This Is What You Should Watch For

S&P 500 Still Bullish: This Is What You Should Watch For

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Stock market unfazed by today's jobs data * Yields rise, US dollar rises, and equities close the week relatively flat * Market breadth continues to be strong, indicating the stock market is still chugging along It was a bit of a seesaw week in the stock market, but,...   READ MORE 

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Only One Pocket of Strength Left in US Stock Market

Only One Pocket of Strength Left in US Stock Market

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Only Large-Cap Growth is on a positive RRG-Heading * No segment, except LC Growth, has managed to take out its late March high * $DJUSGL setting up for negative divergences Breaking Down Into Growth / Value Using Relative Rotation Graphs to help break down the US stock market into various segments...   READ MORE 

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Technology Sector Participation Is Fading

Technology Sector Participation Is Fading

The Technology Sector (XLK) continues to dominate and drive the rally, but fewer and fewer stocks within the sector are participating in the rally. We know this because our Silver Cross Index (SCI), which shows the percent of stocks in the Technology Sector with Silver Cross BUY Signals (20-day EMA...   READ MORE 

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Retail Stocks Caught in Limbo: Will RTH Break Free and Soar?

Retail Stocks Caught in Limbo: Will RTH Break Free and Soar?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH) holds 70% discretionary and 30% staples retail stocks * Retail stocks have been on a steady long-term uptrend over the last 10 years * Traders are likely to accumulate or sell positions depending on the Fed's interest rate decisions VanEck Vectors Retail ETF...   READ MORE 

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Rules-Based Money Management - Part 8: Putting Trend-Following to Work

Rules-Based Money Management - Part 8: Putting Trend-Following to Work

Note to the reader: This is the twenty-fourth in a series of articles I'm publishing here taken from my book, "Investing with the Trend." Hopefully, you will find this content useful. Market myths are generally perpetuated by repetition, misleading symbolic connections, and the complete ignorance of...   READ MORE 

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3 Keys to Finding the Strongest Trends

3 Keys to Finding the Strongest Trends

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shows the three keys he hunts for when identifying reversals and strong trends, giving a few examples and then showing one that is developing now. He then highlights similar techniques he uses while reviewing the Sectors. In...   READ MORE 

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Will Spotify Smash Its All-Time High of $387?

Will Spotify Smash Its All-Time High of $387?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Spotify's stock price has been trending higher for the last 16 months * Spotify's stock price could reach its all-time high * Analysts project Spotify's stock price to reach $400 in 2024 and $485 in 2025 Music streamer Spotify Technology (SPOT) isn't...   READ MORE 

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A Practical Options Strategy to Trade Home Depot

A Practical Options Strategy to Trade Home Depot

KEY TAKEAWAYS * To take advantage of Home Depot's stock price decline, try implementing the put vertical spread * The put vertical spread can lower your risk while you capitalize on the downside move in HD * By going out to the August expiration, you can open a put vertical for...   READ MORE 

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These SURPRISING Sectors are Showing Strength

These SURPRISING Sectors are Showing Strength

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius uses the S&P 500 Sector Indexes to assess the long term price trends on the completed monthly charts for May, then discusses the long-term relative trends on a monthly RRG. Julius highlights the continued relative strength for Technology, Communication Services and...   READ MORE 

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It's Time to Take a Look at the Canadian and Australian Dollars and What They Imply for Inflation

It's Time to Take a Look at the Canadian and Australian Dollars and What They Imply for Inflation

The Canadian and Aussie dollars have been confined between two converging trendlines since the beginning of the century, as we can see from Chart 1. The moment of truth appears to be close at hand, as both are approaching the apex of a giant potential symmetrical triangle. One usually consistent...   READ MORE 

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Wyckoff at Work in the Intraday Timeframe

Wyckoff at Work in the Intraday Timeframe

It is well known that stock market indexes are fractal. Demonstrating repeatable price structures in all timeframes. In the intraday timeframe these price structures repeat frequently. The Wyckoff characteristics of Accumulation, Markup, Distribution and Markdown are constantly at work in smaller periods of time. Wyckoff students will study such structures...   READ MORE 

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UTILITIES TRYING TO "POWER" UP EQUITY MARKETS

UTILITIES TRYING TO "POWER" UP EQUITY MARKETS

Good morning and welcome to this week's Flight Path. We saw continued weakness this week in U.S. equities although there was a big rebound on Friday's bar. Treasury bond prices entered a period of uncertainty as we see GoNoGo Trend paint successive amber "Go...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Upside Initiation Climax (Should We Trust It?)

DP Trading Room: Upside Initiation Climax (Should We Trust It?)

On today's DecisionPoint Trading Room episode Carl and Erin discuss Friday's "Upside Initiation Climax" and whether it can be trusted. With market follow through tepid, they discuss the implications of this very bullish signal. Carl reveals his sentiment of the overall market and covers...   READ MORE 

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Visualizing the Holdings for a Dual Momentum Rotation Strategy

Visualizing the Holdings for a Dual Momentum Rotation Strategy

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Absolute momentum defines trend direction. * Relative momentum quantifies the strength of the uptrend. * Take together, these two form the basis for a Dual Momentum Rotation Strategy. As the name suggests, Dual Momentum Rotation Strategies focus on stocks that are in absolute and relative uptrends. This is a two-step...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Markets' Reaction to Exit Poll and General Election Results

Week Ahead: Markets' Reaction to Exit Poll and General Election Results

The Indian equities experienced a notably eventful previous week, marked by a fresh lifetime high and a subsequent decline of over 400 points within the same week. Over the past five sessions, the Nifty 50 index fluctuated within a 693.80-point range before closing with a net weekly loss of...   READ MORE 

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One MAJOR Concern About Friday's Rally

One MAJOR Concern About Friday's Rally

I'm all for a big rally with a hammer printing on the long-term weekly chart, especially at 20-week EMA support.  That's exactly what happened on Friday on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU).  This index of conglomerates had been underperforming other areas of the stock market...   READ MORE 

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Hindenburg Omen Flashes Initial Sell Signal

Hindenburg Omen Flashes Initial Sell Signal

While the S&P 500 did manage to finish the week above tactical support at 5250, one of the most widely-followed macro technical indicators recently registered an initial sell signal for the second time in 2024. Today we'll explain the three components of the Hindenburg Omen, show...   READ MORE 

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Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends | Fri May 31, 2024

Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends | Fri May 31, 2024

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Trend Continuation * Breakouts * Momentum Confirmation * Bull Flags Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends Trend Continuation on Rising Momentum GoNoGo Charts® highlight low-risk opportunities for trend participation with intuitive icons directly in the price action. The resurgence of momentum in the direction of the underlying price trend...   READ MORE 

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Tech Stocks Sell Off, But AI Shines!

Tech Stocks Sell Off, But AI Shines!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish close in the markets while highlighting areas to stay away from. She also shares why AI-related areas of Tech remain positive and what drove the Retail sector into a new uptrend. The potential downtrend reversal...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Shows Its Magic: An Exciting Finish

Stock Market Shows Its Magic: An Exciting Finish

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market has wrapped the week on a positive note * Consumer Staples stocks may start to show strength in the near future * More macro data is on deck for next week What a turnaround! Today's PCE data, which was in line with expectations, initially sent...   READ MORE 

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MUST SEE! Top 10 Stock Picks For June 2024

MUST SEE! Top 10 Stock Picks For June 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, join Dave and Grayson as they run through top 10 charts to watch in June 2024! They'll cover breakout strategies, moving average techniques, relative strength, and much more. You don't want to miss these insights into...   READ MORE 

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Is Aflac Set to Surpass Analysts' Targets? Find Out Now!

Is Aflac Set to Surpass Analysts' Targets? Find Out Now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Aflac stock soars, hitting a new all-time high * Indicators suggest the stock is strong and could continue rising * Aflac has the potential to outperform the S&P 500, the Financial sector, and the insurance industry Boring and captivating rarely coexist, except for contrarians who can uncover the...   READ MORE 

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Textbook Double Top on Silver (SLV)

Textbook Double Top on Silver (SLV)

Gold is struggling, moving mostly sideways. Silver has technically been moving sideways as well, only it has formed a textbook double top chart pattern. Textbook double tops show even tops and a clear confirmation line delineated at the middle of the "M" formation. What is good about these...   READ MORE 

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The Sky is Not Falling | Focus on Stocks: June 2024

The Sky is Not Falling | Focus on Stocks: June 2024

A note to the Cassandras who are now out in full force... Led by "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Robert Kiyosaki's warning of "Be careful, it's the biggest crash in world history," the bears have come out of their winter caves. "We...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Sinks on Software and Semiconductor SELLOFF

S&P 500 Sinks on Software and Semiconductor SELLOFF

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Jonathan Krinsky, CMT of BTIG. Jonathan speaks to the weakness in market breadth conditions and the software group as a key space to watch for relative strength weakness. David breaks down the relationship between the S&P...   READ MORE 

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From Summer Doldrums to Year-End Surge: How to Profit from Seasonal Trends in Precious Metals and Bitcoin

From Summer Doldrums to Year-End Surge: How to Profit from Seasonal Trends in Precious Metals and Bitcoin

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Bitcoin, gold, and silver exhibit similar seasonality patterns. * Bitcoin, gold, and silver prices largely reflect economic expectations. * If you're bullish on bitcoin, gold, or silver, there are critical levels to watch. Safe-haven investments like gold, silver, and now Bitcoin have had a bumpy and uncertain rise,...   READ MORE 

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Rules-Based Money Management - Part 7: The "Dancing with the Trend" Model

Rules-Based Money Management - Part 7: The "Dancing with the Trend" Model

Note to the reader: This is the twenty-third in a series of articles I'm publishing here taken from my book, "Investing with the Trend." Hopefully, you will find this content useful. Market myths are generally perpetuated by repetition, misleading symbolic connections, and the complete ignorance of...   READ MORE 

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Failed Bearish Patterns are Bullish for S&P 500!

Failed Bearish Patterns are Bullish for S&P 500!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Frank Cappelleri, CMT CFA of CappThesis. Frank shares how the bull market phase has been marked by confirmed and completed bullish patterns and failed breakdowns after bearish patterns. Meanwhile, Dave discusses the rising interest rate environment, what it...   READ MORE 

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This MUST SEE MACD Pattern is a Game Changer

This MUST SEE MACD Pattern is a Game Changer

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shows a specific MACD pattern that, when it develops on the monthly chart, can give a great early warning sign. Joe gives several examples of this pattern during the lesson. He also shows two Scans that he...   READ MORE 

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Market Analysis: Top Stock Picks and Sector Insights

Market Analysis: Top Stock Picks and Sector Insights

As we approach the highly anticipated results of India's general elections on Tuesday, June 4, market volatility is expected to be at its peak. Exit polls, scheduled for Saturday, June 1, will likely add to the market's uncertainty, causing significant fluctuations in the Nifty and BankNifty...   READ MORE 

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Three Stock Ideas as S&P 500 Treads Water

Three Stock Ideas as S&P 500 Treads Water

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay. Tony shares three stock ideas showing favorable risk/reward characteristics as the S&P 500 index treads water above support at 5250. David describes the deteriorating market breadth conditions and reviews charts of...   READ MORE 

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What Happens to GOOGL When This Negative Divergence Executes

What Happens to GOOGL When This Negative Divergence Executes

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius  takes a look at the differences in rotation between cap-weighted and equal-weighted sectors and sees a warning signal for GOOGL. He also examines the Communications Sector vs. the Equal-Weighted ETF. This video was originally broadcast on May 28, 2024. Click anywhere on the...   READ MORE 

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EQUITIES REMAIN IN "GO" TREND WITH SPARSE LEADERSHIP FROM TECH AND UTILITIES

EQUITIES REMAIN IN "GO" TREND WITH SPARSE LEADERSHIP FROM TECH AND UTILITIES

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Relative Strength * Market Trend * Narrow Breadth Good morning and welcome to this week's Flight Path. We saw some weakness this week as price pulled back a little from all time highs. Momentum cooled, we saw this in the form of Go Countertrend Correction Icons (red arrows)...   READ MORE 

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Here Are 4 Steps To Improve Your Trading Process and Results

Here Are 4 Steps To Improve Your Trading Process and Results

Let's jump right in.  For me, everything starts at the TOP.  I take a top-down approach to trading.  And when I say "the TOP", I mean market direction. Step 1:  Is it a Bull or Bear Market? Listen, this is a very easy step to me....   READ MORE