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The Best Five Sectors This Week, #43

Julius presents his weekly update on ranking of US sectors based on Relative Rotation Graphs....   READ MORE 

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Retail Lags, Restaurants Sink: A Technical Check on the U.S. Consumer Story

November's focus will be on consumer-related company earnings, such as retail and restaurants. These will shed light on consumer confidence, an important data point as we head into the holiday season. Here's a technical deep dive into the health of the U.S. consumer....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY Stalls Near Highs, Awaits Breakout Confirmation

Week Ahead: NIFTY Stalls Near Highs, Awaits Breakout Confirmation

Following a rangebound week, the Nifty's technical structure remains bullish, but there's signs of fatigue. Will it breakout, or see corrective moves?...   READ MORE 

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Earnings Shake Up the Market! Where Leadership Is Shifting Now

Earnings Shake Up the Market! Where Leadership Is Shifting Now

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how recent earnings results are shaking up market leadership and where new strength is emerging. Learn which sectors and stock setups are holding up as investors navigate mixed results and rising volatility....   READ MORE 

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A Week of Big Tech Drama

This past week kept investors on their toes! The Fed meeting came and went without giving much confidence that we’ll see another rate cut in December. And right on its heels came a flurry of big tech company earnings — Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and...   READ MORE 

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The Market's Muscle: What Broad Tech Strength Says About This Bull Run

Mega-cap tech stocks powered markets higher, but strength across the sector shows this rally is strong. Learn how to track it with these charts....   READ MORE 

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When Market Leaders Falter: What Recent Moves in the Magnificent 7 Mean for Investors

As the Magnificent 7 dictate the tone for the S&P 500, their charts reveal early signs of fatigue amid mixed earnings reactions. Technical discipline remains essential as investors assess whether these former leaders can sustain their uptrends into year-end....   READ MORE 

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The Lazy Trader’s Guide to StockCharts — Tools That Do the Work for You

The Lazy Trader’s Guide to StockCharts — Tools That Do the Work for You

Grayson Roze shows how to become the laziest chartist possible—without losing performance. Learn how StockCharts’ sample charts, chart packs, and scans can instantly build a pro-level setup in your account....   READ MORE 

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MAG7 Powers Market; Breadth Wanes, But Still Bullish; QQQ Two Standard Deviation Move

MAG7 Powers Market; Breadth Wanes, But Still Bullish; QQQ Two Standard Deviation Move

The primary driving forces in the stock market are the QQQ and key mega-cap companies. In this article, Arthur Hill shares his insights and observations on the technical price action in the Mag7 ETF and QQQ. ...   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: How to Find a Seasonal Edge in Stocks by Cracking the Market’s Hidden Calendar

StockCharts Insider: How to Find a Seasonal Edge in Stocks by Cracking the Market’s Hidden Calendar

Before We Dive In… For every story a chart tells, there are stories hidden from plain view. One story tends to repeat itself almost like clockwork, though it also comes with variations. That’s what seasonality is all about: odd months where stocks tend to shine, stumble, or stall. In...   READ MORE 

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Falling Rates, Rising Profits, and a Relentless Tech Rally

Falling Rates, Rising Profits, and a Relentless Tech Rally

Earnings are surging, rates keep falling, and tech stocks are exploding higher. Tom Bowley breaks down the rally driving the Nasdaq to new highs and the sectors powering the market into year-end....   READ MORE 

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Head and Shoulders Tops: Classic Signals, Key Phases, and a Surprise Reversal

Dave Keller explores the classic head and shoulders top, breaking down its three key phases with examples from JNJ and Dominion, plus a failed pattern in Nucor that turned into a bullish reversal....   READ MORE 

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5 Stocks Showing Powerful ADX Signals

5 Stocks Showing Powerful ADX Signals

Joe Rabil explains how to use ADX to spot strength, trend, and breakout setups across different timeframes. He highlights five stocks with strong ADX patterns and reviews the latest S&P market conditions and stock requests to watch....   READ MORE 

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Semiconductor chip: NVDA takes spotlight

Jensen > Jay: NVIDIA Takes the Spotlight from the Fed and Mag 7 Earnings

NVIDIA shares reached a record $5 trillion in market cap. Here's a deep dive into the stock's price action and what could keep it in the driver's seat....   READ MORE 

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A Few Stocks Are Driving the Market Higher — Should You Be Concerned?

Explore what market breadth, S&P 500 trends, and tech earnings say about the strength behind today's rally and what to watch in the days ahead....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: Crack the Code of Near-High Breakouts

StockCharts Insider: Crack the Code of Near-High Breakouts

Before We Dive In… You’re about to see why traders obsess over 52-week highs, and why not all highs are created equal. I’ll break down what really happens when a stock hits (or hovers just below) that milestone. Even better, I’ll show you how to scan for...   READ MORE 

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These Three Markets Could Get a Boost from Trade Talks

These Three Markets Could Get a Boost from Trade Talks

With U.S.-China trade talks on the immediate horizon, Martin Pring takes a look at commodities poised to benefit. He also presents an update on $GOLD....   READ MORE 

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This Head and Shoulders Pattern Looked Perfect… Until It Failed!

Learn how to spot valid head and shoulders patterns and when to walk away. David Keller, CMT, shows how failed setups can signal strength and potential bullish reversals....   READ MORE 

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Best Five Sectors

The Best Five Sectors This Week, #42

Weekly update on US sector rotation based on Relative Rotation Graphs....   READ MORE 

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Year-End Rally Watch: How Sector Rotation Is Fueling the Bull Case

It's a market-moving week with the FOMC meeting, mega-cap earnings, and global trade headlines taking place. These tools will help you keep track of sector rotation, yield trends, and the next potential leg of the rally....   READ MORE 

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The Week Ahead: Will Nifty Confirm a Trend Shift?

The Week Ahead: Will Nifty Confirm a Trend Shift?

The Indian markets remained within a narrow range, but the NIFTY is making a breakout attempt. Can it move from consolidation to a trending phase?...   READ MORE 

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Earnings Season Heats Up! New Leaders Emerging

Earnings Season Heats Up! New Leaders Emerging

Mary Ellen McGonagle highlights the new market leaders emerging as earnings season intensifies. Find out which setups and sectors are showing strength as the rally broadens beyond the mega-caps....   READ MORE 

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Make Room, AI: This Sector Is Quietly Taking the Lead

The Health Care sector is emerging as the next area of strength. Mary Ellen presents a deep dive into the sector and a stock that could break out....   READ MORE 

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Markets Back on Top! Here’s What’s Driving the Momentum

After taking a little breather, the market is back to setting new records. The Dow just topped 47,000 for the first time, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq weren’t slackers either. Here’s how the major indexes wrapped up the week. * Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU)...   READ MORE 

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Momentum, Divergences, and the Bull’s Next Move

The bull's still running, but for how long? We break down what momentum, breadth, and key indicators say about the stock market's next move....   READ MORE 

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3 Key Influences on Stock Performance; Bullish Continuation Patterns for Two Cybersecurity Stocks

In a bullish market environment, with the technology sector leading the way and cybersecurity stocks in an uptrend, Arthur presents a couple of stocks that may be poised to break out....   READ MORE 

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Three Charts That Prove the Power of Process Over Prediction

Technical analysis is about having a consistent process of evaluating the evidence. Dave revisits three charts he highlighted at the end of September, reviews how the technical picture has changed, and updates his thesis using price and momentum techniques....   READ MORE 

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Strong Earnings and Lower Rates to Drive S&P 500 Higher

Falling U.S. Treasury yields have contributed to the bullish rally in equities. Here's an analysis of how the bull market can help identify leading industry groups and the stocks that lead the groups....   READ MORE 

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Build a Smarter Portfolio with RRG Charts — Step by Step

Build a Smarter Portfolio with RRG Charts — Step by Step

Julius de Kempenaer reveals how to use Relative Rotation Graphs as a complete portfolio framework. Discover how his top-down approach can help you spot leadership shifts across stocks, bonds, and commodities....   READ MORE 

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Find High-Reward Counter-Trend Options Before They Break Out

Catch market reversals before the crowd! Tony Zhang reveals how to scan, rank and trade high-probability options setups with the OptionsPlay Add-on for StockCharts....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Rebounds — Will Gold and Bitcoin Follow?

Frank Cappelleri analyzes the S&P 500, small-cap value, gold, and Bitcoin after October's pullback. He explores chart patterns, momentum, and divergences to reveal what may come next for key markets....   READ MORE 

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Can the Dow Reach 50,000? Breaking Down the Market’s Latest Rally

Blue-chip stocks have performed well as Q3 earnings kick into high gear. Learn how the absolute and relative strength of the Dow Jones Industrial Average can offer clues about market direction....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: GMMA—Your Market X-Ray

StockCharts Insider: GMMA—Your Market X-Ray

Before We Dive In… You’re about to learn something unique: how to gauge trend strength and seize market opportunities using two sets of eyes. The GMMA splits price action into short-term and long-term views, giving you two perspectives on the same market. With one eye on fast-money moves and...   READ MORE 

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Will These Broken Charts Overcome Bearish Divergences?

Bearish momentum divergences can help provide a game plan for confirming potential price breakdowns. We review three charts to see how they have evolved since a bearish rotation, and focus on identifying potential entry points for the next rally phase....   READ MORE 

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5 Charts Holding Strong — And 1 Breaking Down

5 Charts Holding Strong — And 1 Breaking Down

Dave Keller, CMT, uses his go-to StockCharts tools to identify which stocks are displaying technical strength, which ones are testing support, and which ones are trending. Learn how to manage your positions, identify reversals, and know when it's time to reevaluate your portfolio holdings....   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Is on the Move: Here’s Where the Next Opportunity Could Be

The Dow hits a record high while gold pulls back. Learn what these moves signal for investors and how to manage risk in a volatile market....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week, #41

Weekly update on Sector Rotation based on Relative Rotation Graphs...   READ MORE 

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Volatility Returns! Here's Where You Can Still Find Strength

Volatility Returns! Here's Where You Can Still Find Strength

Last week was pretty wild. Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down the latest swings and shows where the real strength is starting to shine through. She analyzes the ups and downs, points out which areas are showing real strength, and highlights the sectors quietly coming back to life. From defensive plays...   READ MORE 

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Late-October Volatility Playbook: What the VIX, KRE, MAGS, and Gold Are Telling Us

October tends to be a volatile month in the stock market. Here's a look at what the charts of VIX, KRE, Mag 7, and gold are indicating. ...   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: The Cloud Hack Many Traders Overlook (But Shouldn’t)

StockCharts Insider: The Cloud Hack Many Traders Overlook (But Shouldn’t)

Before We Dive In… Here’s today’s play: you’ll run the Entered Ichimoku Cloud scan to spot buy-the-dip candidates, use the SCTR to find the strongest stocks, and then you’ll flip to the charts to see which candidates may be worth pursuing. Plus, you’ll learn how...   READ MORE