Today Carl and Erin reviewed the Boeing (BA) chart together discussing the technical ramifications of the step down of the CEO and two other board members. We do note that the CEO will finish out the year so problems could continue throughout the year. The technicals on the chart are... READ MORE
After a corrective action the week before, the markets continued to wear a tentative look throughout this past week as well. In the previous technical note, it was mentioned that the level of 22525 has become an intermediate top for the markets, and any runway upsides should not be expected.... READ MORE
I've always liked to look at certain points during a bull market or bear market where the character of the market could change based on key fundamental news. We were at one of those points on Wednesday as 2 o'clock approached. The Fed was about to... READ MORE
U2 is one of my favorite bands and I can't help but think of their song, "With or Without You", when I look at an S&P 500 chart. This secular bull market is waiting for no one. You're either in it or... READ MORE
The 200-day SMA is perhaps the most widely used long-term moving average. As its name implies, it is a simple indicator that chartists can use for trend-following and momentum strategies. For trend-following, we just need to know where prices stand relative to the 200-day SMA. For momentum, we need to... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * While the long-term trend in Apple has been quite strong, the weekly charts shows a clear double-top pattern with declining momentum. * Our Market Trend Model currently reads short-term bearish, medium-term bearish, and long-term bullish. * A break below price support around $169 could open the door to further downside,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite are holding strong * Gold and the US dollar trend higher in spite of dovish Fed comments * Cannabis stocks trade higher on news of partial legalization in Germany It was an action-packed week in the stock market.... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews what's shaping up in the broader markets after the Fed announced their rate cut plans. She also shares how to use ETFs to shape your investment decisions for the longer term. In addition, Mary Ellen... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave brings you another mailbag show! Explore the differences between RSI and Accumulation Distribution for stocks. Compare the benefits of SharpCharts or ACP on StockCharts. Understand the nuances between Keltner and Bollinger Bands. Discover why considering sector trends and using... READ MORE
Crude Oil struck an intraday low on December 13th of 2023, the same day as Fed Chair Powell's notable press conference. This concluded a decline from approximately $95 (at the end of the 3rd quarter) to under $68 (near the end of the 4th quarter). After that Fed... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave comments on AAPL's breakdown on antitrust legislation, the breakouts occurring in the homebuilder space, and how to play names like WDC gapping into key resistance levels. Guest Chris Verrone of Strategas Research Partners compares the S&... READ MORE
By now it's common knowledge that the Chinese property sector is in crisis, foreign investment has slowed, and youth unemployment is at record levels. Should be time to sell Chinese equities, right? After all, we don't know when the other shoe is going to drop. They... READ MORE
Note to the reader: This is the thirteenth 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
On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe demonstrates how to use the "Big Green Bar" candlestick pattern. This candlestick provides great confirmation on certain types of entry points, and can also be helpful for exits. Joe finishes up the show covering the... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave tracks the S&P 500's first close above the 5200 level as risk assets pop higher following Fed Chair Powell's comments this afternoon. He digs into market breadth indicators, which remain bullish on short-term,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Technical indicators suggested that Coinbase stock was due for a pullback * The scenario identified a clear short setup with multiple price targets and stop-loss levels * Coinbase eventually dipped but the risk may have been greater than the reward As a trader, calling market tops (or bottoms) is a... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes guest Chris Ciovacco of Ciovacco Capital Management. David focuses on downside risk for GOOGL and AMZN, and shares one utility name that should be on your radar! Chris updates a weekly S&P 500 chart he first... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Energy sector showing relative strength in three timeframes * The sector is nearing a heavy resistance area * A long-term turnaround in relative strength appears to be underway Energy Improving in Three Time Frames Watching the sector rotation at the start of this week shows a continued improvement for the... READ MORE
It's March Madness in the stock market! In this video, Larry begins by presenting his Trading Days of the Month (TDOM) for the rest of March, as well as the days to hold back on trading. He also presents what he dubs his "Machu Picchu" trade.... READ MORE
Today, Larry Williams will be hosting a "Family Gathering" meeting at 2pm Eastern Daylight Time (11am Pacific). Sign-in in begins 5 minutes prior. The show will be recorded and posted online for those of you who cannot attend. Use the link below to join: Link to Join Webinar:... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps the continued leadership rotation from growth to value, with SMCI breaking below $1000 and GOOGL dropping a shooting star candle on Monday's session. He walks through a process to compare and contrast the Magnificent 7 stocks,... READ MORE
Today Carl and Erin open the show with an example of how you can find stock and ETF relative strength using a Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO) sort. Many may not know but PMO readings can be compared to one another to determine relative strength. Carl gives us a review of... READ MORE
The 20+ Yr Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) failed again at the falling 40-week SMA and looks poised to resume its bigger downtrend. Keep in mind that bonds and yields move in the opposite direction. A resumption of the downtrend in TLT translates into a resumption of the uptrend in the... READ MORE
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Last week was interesting for sure. Both February Core CPI (consumer price index) and February Core PPI (producer price index) came in above expectations. The headline PPI number doubled expectations. Despite that, the S&P 500 managed to close at an all-time high... READ MORE
We have seen just about everything we've needed to see to confirm this powerful secular bull market advance since the beginning of 2023. There was really only one thing missing and it's not missing any longer. I'll get to that in a minute. But... READ MORE
After inching higher for six weeks with intermittent corrective bouts, Indian equities finally took a breather and succumbed to a corrective move as it ended the week on a negative note. In the previous weekly technical outlook, it was categorically mentioned that the markets remain prone to corrective retracement. In... READ MORE
The S&P 500 ended the week with a slight pullback that has this Index closing below its key 10-day simple moving average, but above its 21-day moving average. With the RSI and MACD in positive territory, the near-term uptrend in this Index remains in place. While last week&... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews investors' responses to the rise in interest rates after inflation numbers come in higher than expected. She also shares how riskier areas of the market sold off while cyclicals came into favor. Earnings reports continue to... READ MORE
On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sStockCharts in Focus, Grayson shares a little trick out of his own process to make sure he's trading in the right direction. If you find yourself buying a new stock only to watch it go down, down, down... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * A bearish momentum divergence and declining Bullish Percent Index suggests rough waters ahead for the QQQ. * The 50-day moving average and Chandelier Exit system can serve as trailing stops to lock in gains from the recent uptrend. * If stops are broken, we can use Fibonacci Retracements to identify... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave presents an in-depth discussion on technical analysis patterns, market trends, and risk management. Explore how to spot bankruptcy risks, candlestick patterns, Dave's approach to QQQ, optimizing the Market Trend Model, RSI and MACD signals, "master risk... READ MORE
This month, the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) broke out to new, all-time highs. That was a significant long-term move, which we will discuss when we get to the monthly chart. Of more immediate interest is the fact that sentiment is still bearish, which bodes well for a continued advance. We... READ MORE
The Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES) is showing strength here in March as it breaks back above its 40-week SMA. More importantly, the long-term trend is up and this week's breakout argues for a continuation of this uptrend. The chart below shows XES with a... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Micron's AI game just got started and is looking to heat up as it provides key components to both Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices * MU's price, however, has begun to pull back as bulls look for a favorable entry point * Using a bearish StockCharts... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave tracks the day's weaker session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down slightly and the small cap S&P 600 down 1.6%. He covers energy stocks breaking higher on stronger crude oil prices,... READ MORE
On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe explains how to use the MACD crossover signal and the Pinch play signal. There are times when one is better than the other, and he uses several examples to show this distinction. He discusses how the low... READ MORE
Note to the reader: This is the twelfth 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
Larry is going LIVE! Don't miss the upcoming "Family Gathering" webinar with Larry Williams, airing live through Zoom on Tuesday, March 19 at 2:00pm Eastern Daylight Time. In this must-see event, Larry will be presenting his current opinions on a broad variety of current market... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave focuses on the resilient strength in market breadth indicators, suggesting a leadership rotation continues as growth stocks like AAPL and TSLA fail to hold key support. He highlights stocks making new three-month highs, including FCX, SCCO, and WSM. This... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Coinbase's (COIN) stock is blasting off, hitting a jaw-dropping 99.6 SCTR score. * The pin bar (most current bar) seems like a desperate attempt for the bulls to advance the stock amidst being potentially outnumbered by sellers. * Ready to go on the offensive? Here's... READ MORE