Since the April low, the S&P 500 has shifted from a strong uptrend into a clear consolidation. Dave Keller, CMT, introduces a “traffic light” charting technique to define key support and resistance levels—and spot when sideways markets finally break into accumulation or distribution.... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down the current market rally and examines whether expanding participation and sector movement are confirming the move. Discover what market breadth, equal-weight indexes, and sector charts are revealing beneath the surface.... READ MORE
Are semiconductors due for a correction? Tom Bowley analyzes the longer-term chart of the Dow Jones US Semiconductors Index. Find out what his analysis reveals.... READ MORE
Tony Zhang reveals how to generate consistent weekly income with smart options strategies. Learn how to scan for the highest-yielding cover calls, cash-secured puts, and spreads using StockCharts’ OptionsPlay Strategy Center.... READ MORE
If you're looking to get in early on a breakout, first identify the uptrend and then find oversold setups. Arthur Hill walks you through how to look for the ideal setups.... READ MORE
Money is rotating sharply out of large-cap growth and into areas like small caps, transports, and regional banks. Tom Bowley of EarningsBeats explains why that shift matters, breaking down the signals raising caution and the five stocks showing standout strength as the market resets.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Price can advance a bullish or bearish argument. But volume reveals the true conviction behind the case. That’s the core of John Murphy’s Law #10. A rally that isn’t attracting buyers? A selloff nobody’s committing to? A breakout nobody cares about? Those... READ MORE
The Fed cut sparked new life in the stock market. See which sectors broke out, where weakness remains, and what it means for investors.... READ MORE
Dave Keller, CMT reviews six stocks that appeared on both hedge fund and mutual fund “shared favorites” lists in a recent Goldman Sachs study. He evaluates each using StockCharts tools, revealing which setups still show strength and which may be flashing warning signs.... READ MORE
Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research highlights a momentum shift taking shape across sectors, showing which ones are beginning to wake up as 2026 begins. He also reviews the S&P 500, market conditions, and individual stock setups showing improving structure and momentum.... READ MORE
With equities resilient and the 10-year yield holding below 4.5%, we could see stocks lift into year-end. What could change this? Find out here.... READ MORE
Small caps have made very little upside movement since 2021, but that could be changing. Martin Pring analyzes small-cap stocks and makes his case for a potential rally in this asset group.... READ MORE
Weekly update on sector rotation ranking based on Relative Rotation Graphs... READ MORE
Oracle and Broadcom report earnings this week. Investors' reaction to the stocks will indicate whether software or semiconductors are leading the AI arms race.... READ MORE
The Nifty ended the week flat to mildly negative. The lack of participation from the broader market and weakening market breadth indicate that investors should be cautious. Here's a deep dive into the analytics.... READ MORE
This week, Mary Ellen breaks down the continuation of the market's rally as optimism around a potential Fed rate cut lifts sentiment. She highlights the sectors showing fresh strength, i.e., financials, semiconductors, retail, software, and biotechs, and explains how improving market breadth and strong ETF momentum are... READ MORE
It was a relatively quiet week in the market, with the major indexes barely budging. That’s not a bad thing. It's the perfect backdrop to do some planning. With 2026 around the corner, now’s a great time to look back on 2025 and ask yourself a... READ MORE
The Nasdaq 100 sits near record highs, but where does it go from here? Dave Keller, CMT, lays out four scenarios—ranging from a Santa Claus rally to a deeper correction—and assigns probabilities to each to help investors prepare for early 2026’s next big move.... READ MORE
Investors are rotating back into stocks that pulled back in between October and November. Here are stocks that saw renewed interest last week.... READ MORE
Technology has lost its momentum. Until it shows more leadership, it makes sense to focus on other areas of the market for potential investment opportunities. ... READ MORE
The Australian dollar and Canadian dollar may be getting ready to strengthen against the US dollar. Martin Pring analyzes these two commodity-based currencies and discusses which direction the two are likely to move.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Is the market trending right now, or is it chopping sideways? More importantly, should you be riding a trend, trading a range, or standing aside altogether? There may be many ways to figure this out, but John Murphy leans on one tool in particular: the Average... READ MORE
The market might look steady at first glance, but there's a subtle warning sign developing underneath. In this week's update, Julius de Kempenaer, the creator of RRG Charts, walks through the quiet deterioration happening across stock rotations and highlights the one group that's finally... READ MORE
Learn how to quantify signals using new highs, new lows, and the percentage of stocks with golden crosses. Another area that could hold the key to broadening leadership in 2026 is homebuilder stocks. ... READ MORE
Market breadth is strengthening as small caps, transports, and banks show leadership. See what these trends mean for the next potential breakout. ... READ MORE
In this video, Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research takes a fresh look at Bitcoin, breaking down how its trend is shifting and what the MACD and ADX signals could mean for the next big move. He also touches on the psychological 100K level and how the broader risk-on/risk-off... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Markets don’t usually flip the other direction in one sure and sudden move. More often than not, they telegraph their intentions first. After that, momentum cools, trends soften, and the signals start blinking before the actual turn hits. John Murphy’s Law #8 is about... READ MORE
The StockCharts Sample Gallery contains charts of economic data, such as unemployment rate, inflation, and mortgage rates. Calm bond and mortgage markets could offer a potential tailwind as we head into 2026.... READ MORE
The 200-day moving average remains one of the most powerful tools in technical analysis. Dave Keller, CMT, spotlights three stocks—COO, COIN, and HBAN—where this long-term trendline is shaping potential bullish reversals, bearish setups, and breakout recoveries.... READ MORE
In this video, Frank Cappelleri takes us on a tour of the market, discussing the Nasdaq 100's huge run since April and the healthy pullback that followed. He points out a possible inverse head-and-shoulders pattern forming under the surface and why it could matter as we head toward... READ MORE
If you're looking for a quick pulse of the stock market heading into the last month of the year, David Keller, CMT, just dropped a video breaking down the 10 charts he's watching, and there's a lot to unpack. Some stocks are powering higher... READ MORE
Historical stock market patterns point to strength heading into Christmas. Keep an eye on the US dollar, Treasury yields, retail stocks, and volatility as we close out the year.... READ MORE
Your weekly update on US sector rotation based on relative rotation graphs.... READ MORE
The S&P and NYSE Composites have reached resistance. Can the push through, or will they back off?... READ MORE
Nifty is in an uptrend and continues to scale new heights, but the market remains somewhat narrow. Are we approaching a zone of resistance?... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down this week’s market pullback and the key chart signals emerging after the break below support. She highlights the areas still showing strength and where potential opportunities may be forming beneath the surface.... READ MORE
I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing, and “filling” Thanksgiving! Now that the turkey coma is officially behind us, it’s time to focus back on the stock market, which has been... interesting, to say the least. If you stepped away last week, you may have missed the S&... READ MORE
When making investment decisions, use a repeatable process such as this three-step framework to filter names, focus on leaders, and time your entries. ... READ MORE
The US Dollar Index has reached a key resistance level. Will it break through it and rally higher? Martin Pring provides his expert insight into the dollar's potential to rally.... READ MORE
Is gold getting ready for a year-end rally? Seasonal patterns, macro tailwinds, and historical price action suggest that we could see the precious metal close out the year on a strong rally.... READ MORE