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Week Ahead: NIFTY Violates Key Support Levels; Drags Resistance Lower

Week Ahead: NIFTY Violates Key Support Levels; Drags Resistance Lower

The over-deviated markets continued to extend their losses for the fourth week in a row. The Nifty remained largely under sustained selling pressure over the past five days, barring a few feeble attempts to stage a technical rebound. The markets extended their downsides while giving up key supports on the...   READ MORE 

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The Future of Options Trading: Real-Time Technical & Options Ideas

The Future of Options Trading: Real-Time Technical & Options Ideas

In the fast-paced world of trading, success often hinges on screening for the best ideas in real-time to find trading opportunities. At OptionsPlay, we are committed to providing our users with the latest cutting-edge tools to automate the manual process of researching options trades. This is why we are thrilled...   READ MORE 

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How to Trade Gaps Up (and Down) After Earnings

How to Trade Gaps Up (and Down) After Earnings

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen shares how the markets trade right before the elections, and also reviews the move in Tesla (TSLA) after reporting earnings. She shares examples of what to watch for if your stock is due to report earnings - and what to do if it...   READ MORE 

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Election Season: Keep Calm and Optimize Your Portfolio

Election Season: Keep Calm and Optimize Your Portfolio

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tech stocks gained some ground this week after better-than-expected earnings from Tesla. * US Treasury yields continue to rise. * Bullish momentum keeps gold prices rising higher. Although earnings season is in full swing, trading volume has been relatively light this week. Perhaps investors are waiting for the stock market...   READ MORE 

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Why the S&P 500 Won't Break 6000 (Yet)

Why the S&P 500 Won't Break 6000 (Yet)

When I was growing up, I loved Choose Your Own Adventure books. I see the world in shades of gray instead of black-and-white, so I was immediately drawn to the seemingly endless scenarios that the main characters could experience as I made different choices for them. As investors, we often...   READ MORE 

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The US is Not the Only Stock Market in the World

The US is Not the Only Stock Market in the World

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Asian stock markets showing strong relative trends. * Meanwhile, India, Mexico, and Brazil are nosediving. * Overall, the US is stull beating Europe. The global stock market is a big place, and it extends far beyond the borders of the United States. While the US market is undeniably the largest...   READ MORE 

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PMO SELL Signals on All Indexes But One

PMO SELL Signals on All Indexes But One

In today's article and video, we'll discuss the weakness that pervades nearly all index charts. Over the past few days, many of the indexes have lost their PMO BUY Signals. Nearly all have crossed beneath their signal lines, with the exception of the Nasdaq which is...   READ MORE 

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SCTR Report: Unlocking TSLA's Potential—What Every Investor Needs to Know Now

SCTR Report: Unlocking TSLA's Potential—What Every Investor Needs to Know Now

KEY TAKEAWAYS * TSLA stock soared on upbeat Q3 earnings report. * TSLA's stock price has broken above the upper Keltner Channel, indicating strength and the early stages of an uptrend. * Adding a momentum indicator like the StochRSI to Tesla's stock analysis can help make smart trading decisions....   READ MORE 

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Forex Secrets: How to Profit When EUR/USD Goes Nowhere

Forex Secrets: How to Profit When EUR/USD Goes Nowhere

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Euro has been trading sideways against the US dollar for the past two years. * If you switch to a mean-reversion mindset, this may present quite a few attractive opportunities. * You could trade ETFs such as FXE and UUP as an alternative to trading forex currency pairs. For...   READ MORE 

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This Stock Market Will Likely Outperform the World Index, But Could Be Outshone by Something Completely Different

This Stock Market Will Likely Outperform the World Index, But Could Be Outshone by Something Completely Different

Since 2011, the US stock market, represented by the S&P Composite, has outperformed the world. In the last couple of weeks or so, it has managed to break out from a trading range in its relationship with the rest of the world and looks headed even higher on...   READ MORE 

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My Favorite RSI Signal

My Favorite RSI Signal

In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shows how he sets up the RSI 20 and 5 in ACP to save space and improve analysis. He explains how he uses RSI for both reading the trend and for fine-tuning entry in a strong trend. He gives examples using weekly, daily, and...   READ MORE 

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Three Ways to Visualize the Start of a Potential Distribution Phase

Three Ways to Visualize the Start of a Potential Distribution Phase

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 is nearing trendline support, which could provide a crucial signal of downside rotation. * Market breadth indicators are beginning to diverge from the index, trending lower in the month of October. * The MarketCarpet visualization shows a concerning drop in the mega-cap growth names which...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Regain Some Ground Amid Rising Yields, Gold Prices, US Dollar

Stocks Regain Some Ground Amid Rising Yields, Gold Prices, US Dollar

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Stock market is treading softly as uncertainties loom on the horizon. * Consumer Staples is the best-performing sector. * Nasdaq breaks out above a consolidation pattern ahead of Tech earnings. The overall trend in the stock market's broader indexes remains bullish. While the indexes were trading lower on...   READ MORE 

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DISCOVER the Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks

DISCOVER the Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius begins by looking back at the completed monthly bars for October to assess the long term trends in the 11 S&P sectors. He follows that up with an updated view for SPY in coming weeks. After that, Julius looks forward using...   READ MORE 

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Unlock the Secret To Finding Strong Stocks in Weak Markets

Unlock the Secret To Finding Strong Stocks in Weak Markets

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Predefined Scans is a tool you can use to find tradable opportunities in up and down markets. * Coordinating your scans with the SCTR Report can increase your chances of finding strong stocks to trade. * Applovin Corp has been on the radar for months, and its chart displays the...   READ MORE 

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What's the BEST Market Visualization Tool?

What's the BEST Market Visualization Tool?

How do you track movements of all the S&P 500 stocks on any given trading day? In this video, Dave will show you how he uses the StockCharts MarketCarpet to evaluate broad equity market conditions, assess the changes in the mega-cap stocks which dominate the benchmarks, and identify...   READ MORE 

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Equities Remain in "Go" Trend as We See Rotation into Utilities

Equities Remain in "Go" Trend as We See Rotation into Utilities

Good morning and welcome to this week's Flight Path. Equities saw the "Go" trend continue this week as the indicator painted strong blue bars the entire week. Treasury bond prices saw the "NoGo" trend continue with a week of strong purple bars. U.S....   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Which is Better? SP600 (IJR) or Russell 2000 (IWM)

DP Trading Room: Which is Better? SP600 (IJR) or Russell 2000 (IWM)

Carl explores which index is best...the SP600 (IJR) or Russell 2000 (IWM). He makes a comparison over time and reveals which tends to be the better performer. Which one should you use to analyze what is happening in small-caps? Carl gives us his market outlook as prices pullback today....   READ MORE 

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Only 3 Of The 7 Mag Stocks Are Worth Owning Right Now

Only 3 Of The 7 Mag Stocks Are Worth Owning Right Now

The "Magnificent 7", comprised of Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Tesla (TSLA) have carried the S&P 500 during this secular bull market - since its breakout in April 2013 above its 2000 and 2007 highs.  Here&...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY May Stay Ranged; Trending Moves to Occur Only If These Edges are Breached

Week Ahead: NIFTY May Stay Ranged; Trending Moves to Occur Only If These Edges are Breached

The markets closed on a negative note for the third week in a row; over the past five sessions, the Nifty remained largely on a declining trajectory, except for the last trading day where it saw some relief rally from the lower levels. Following a strong weekly decline of 1167...   READ MORE 

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Be On the Lookout for THIS During Earnings Season!

Be On the Lookout for THIS During Earnings Season!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews what's driving the markets higher and how you can capitalize. Moves in TSLA, NVDA, and NFLX are highlighted. She also reviews price action greatly impacted by earnings, many driven by analyst upgrades and downgrades. This video originally premiered October 18,...   READ MORE 

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Does the MACD Histogram Hold the Secret to Anticipating Trend Changes?

Does the MACD Histogram Hold the Secret to Anticipating Trend Changes?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The MACD and PPO indicators are trend-following devices designed to confirm a trend reversal has occurred. * The histogram shows when the MACD indicator is showing signs of a potential reversal, providing more of a leading indicator. * Investors can use other indicators, such as the Chandelier Exit system, on...   READ MORE 

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A Strong Week: Stocks, Gold, and Crypto's Robust Performance

A Strong Week: Stocks, Gold, and Crypto's Robust Performance

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs. * Gold prices are on fire, closing at a record high. * Bitcoin breaks out of a consolidation pattern. Despite a light economic data week, the stock market continued its rally, with the S&P...   READ MORE 

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Is This Still a Bull Market? | Larry's "Family Gathering" October 18, 2024 Recording

Is This Still a Bull Market? | Larry's "Family Gathering" October 18, 2024 Recording

Are we still in a bull market? That's a key question Larry considers in his final "Family Gathering" video, examining all the information available and what kind of conclusions about the state of the market we can draw from it. Larry begins with a careful market...   READ MORE 

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Using RRG To Find Best Three Stocks inside the DJ Industrials Index

Using RRG To Find Best Three Stocks inside the DJ Industrials Index

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Sector Rotation Model and current sector rotation are not supporting broad market strength. * Plotting the members of $INDU on a Relative Rotation Graph helps find the best names in that universe. * TRV, WMT, and AXP are still strong, but now have too much risk for new positions. * CAT,...   READ MORE 

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Disney Stock Options Strategy: A Detailed Guide to Boost Your Earnings

Disney Stock Options Strategy: A Detailed Guide to Boost Your Earnings

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Disney's stock price has the potential to rise higher. * A call vertical spread could be a viable strategy to trade Disney stock as a less expensive alternative to trading a long call. * The long call vertical for DIS can also offset some of your risks. Walt...   READ MORE 

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Final "Family Gathering" Meeting Today at 2 PM Eastern

Final "Family Gathering" Meeting Today at 2 PM Eastern

Today, Larry Williams will be hosting his final "Family Gathering" meeting at 2pm Eastern Daylight Time (11am Pacific). Sign-in in begins 5 minutes prior. The show, which will include both a presentation from Larry and a viewer Q&A session, will be recorded and posted online for...   READ MORE 

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Dell's Bullish Climb: Should You Get In Now?

Dell's Bullish Climb: Should You Get In Now?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Dell's stock price continues its near-term uptrend after bottoming in August. * A cross above 70 in the SCTR line will signal increasing technical strength for Dell stock. * Set price alerts for Dell stock so you're notified when the stock price hits a specific threshold....   READ MORE 

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Signal Scoreboard As Good As It Gets

Signal Scoreboard As Good As It Gets

At DecisionPoint, we track intermediate-term and long-term BUY/SELL signals on twenty-six market, sector, and industry group indexes. The long-term BUY signals are based upon the famous Golden Cross, which is when the 50-day moving average crosses up through the 200-day moving average. (We use exponential moving averages -- EMAs....   READ MORE 

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United Airlines Stock Soars: Watch For a Promising Buying Opportunity

United Airlines Stock Soars: Watch For a Promising Buying Opportunity

KEY TAKEAWAYS * United Airlines stock took off on solid earnings. * UAL has broken above a consolidation pattern and is ascending to a higher altitude. * Look for a pullback before entering a long position in UAL. Airline stocks had a strong day, with  United Airlines (UAL), American Airlines (AAL), and Delta...   READ MORE 

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Why the MACD Crossover Signal is SO Important

Why the MACD Crossover Signal is SO Important

In this exclusive StockCharts TV video, Joe shares the MACD downside crossover signal and explains the different ways it can play out when it takes place above the MACD zero line. These downside crossovers can lead to opportunities depending on other criteria, including the ADX action. He then shows how...   READ MORE 

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Sector Rotation is Giving Conflicting Stories!

Sector Rotation is Giving Conflicting Stories!

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius dives in to the sector rotation model, trying to find any alignment between theoretical and real-life rotations of sectors in combination with the economic cycle. The positions of the various sectors and the economic indicators that are part of this model are not...   READ MORE 

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The Master Sentiment Chart You Need to Follow

The Master Sentiment Chart You Need to Follow

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The put/call ratio measures volumes in the options market to compare bullish vs. bearish positioning. * The AAII Survey is close to the 50% bullish level, which often coincides with major market tops. * The NAAIM Exposure Index, currently just above 90%, tells us that money managers are not...   READ MORE 

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Larry's Final LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar Airs THIS WEEK - Friday, October 18 at 2 PM EDT!

Larry's Final LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar Airs THIS WEEK - Friday, October 18 at 2 PM EDT!

Larry is going LIVE! Don't miss the upcoming final "Family Gathering" webinar with Larry Williams, airing live through Zoom on Friday, October 18 at 2:00pm Eastern Daylight Time. In this must-see event, Larry will be presenting his current opinions on a broad variety of current...   READ MORE 

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SCTR Report: American Tower is Breaking Out Now; Don't Miss It!

SCTR Report: American Tower is Breaking Out Now; Don't Miss It!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * American Tower is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) stock that's on the verge of an upside breakout. * The weekly chart of American Tower shows clear resistance and support levels that can help identify entry points. * Look for American Tower's stock price to reach...   READ MORE 

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The Next Big Move in Yields May Be Different Than You Think

The Next Big Move in Yields May Be Different Than You Think

Below, Chart 1 shows a weekly plot for the 30-year yield, where we can see a perfectly formed top whose completion was followed by a negative 65-week EMA crossover. At the time of the breakdown, there were few grounds for suspecting a false break. However, in the last couple of...   READ MORE 

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Stay Ahead: Key Sentiment Indicators to Track in October 2024!

Stay Ahead: Key Sentiment Indicators to Track in October 2024!

Which market sentiment indicators should we follow to validate the current bull market phase and anticipate a potential market top? David Keller, CMT breaks down three sentiment indicators he's watching in October 2024, explains their calculations and methodology, reviews their signals during previous bull market cycles, and describes...   READ MORE 

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MarketCarpets: The Fastest Way to Scan for Hidden Market Opportunities

MarketCarpets: The Fastest Way to Scan for Hidden Market Opportunities

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Use the StockCharts MarketCarpets to get a fast snapshot of market trends without sifting through endless news. * Toggle between performance and technical rankings like SCTR to find hidden opportunities. * Make MarketCarpets part of your daily routine to catch opportunities faster than traditional methods. When Wall Street rings its...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: NVDA Lifts Semiconductors Higher

DP Trading Room: NVDA Lifts Semiconductors Higher

It's time to put Semiconductors in the spotlight. NVDA is starting to trade at all-time highs again and that is likely to bring the Semiconductor industry group up to its own all-time highs. Erin discusses Semiconductors "under the hood" and highlights the NVDA chart. Carl brings...   READ MORE 

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Equities Stay Strong as Technology Returns to Out-Performance

Equities Stay Strong as Technology Returns to Out-Performance

Good morning and welcome to this week's Flight Path. Equities saw the "Go" trend not just survive but stay strong this week as the indicator painted a week of uninterrupted bright blue bars. Treasury bond prices stayed in a strong "NoGo" trend this week...   READ MORE