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The Best Five Sectors, #27
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Materials sector climbs to #5 in rankings, displacing Utilities
* Technology maintains leadership, but Communication Services and Financials show weakness
* Daily RRG reveals potential for Materials, caution needed for Comm Services and Financials
* Portfolio drawdown continues, currently 8% behind S&P 500 YTD
After a relatively quiet week...
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Is It Time to Lower Our Market Expectations?
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com
I remain very bullish and U.S. stocks have run hard to the upside off the April low with growth stocks leading the way. I expect growth stocks to remain strong throughout the summer months, as they historically do, but we need to recognize that they've already seen...
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Here's What's Fueling the Moves in Bitcoin, Gaming, and Metals
by Mary Ellen McGonagle,
President, MEM Investment Research
Is the market flashing early signs of a shift?
In this week's video, Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down the subtle but telling moves happening under the surface. From strength in semiconductors, home builders, and energy to surging momentum in Bitcoin and silver, Mary Ellen highlights the sectors gaining...
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3 Stocks Seasoned Investors Should Watch
by Jay Woods,
Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The Financial sector shows strong technical momentum potentially signifying continued growth.
* Goldman Sachs (GS) presents strong upside and potential entry opportunities on pullbacks.
* Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a stable, long-term holding with limited short-term excitement.
As we navigate the evolving stock market landscape, understanding key sectors and...
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What Happens Next for the S&P 500? Pick Your Path!
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
The S&P continues to push higher, with the equity benchmark almost reaching 6300 this week for the first time in history. With so many potential macro headwinds still surrounding us, how can the market continue to reflect so much optimism? On the other hand, when will bulls wake...
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These 25 Stocks Drive the Market: Are You Watching Them?
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
If you're serious about trading or investing, establishing a weekly market routine is a must. But where do you begin?
In this eye-opening video, Grayson Roze, Chief Strategist at StockCharts, shares the method he uses every week to stay aligned with the market's biggest drivers — the...
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The CappThesis Market Strength Indicator: What It's Telling Us Now
by Frank Cappelleri,
Founder & President, CappThesis, LLC
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The S&P 500 has been holdign above 6.200 for a week and hte Market Strength Indicator (MSI) is showing strong bullish momentum.
* While the MSI is highly bullish, history tells us that extreme readings often precede a pause or short-term pullback.
* Even with the potential...
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The Small Cap 'Early Warning' System: Use StockCharts to Time Pullbacks and Protect Profits
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The stock market continued to push higher with the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) closing at record highs on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) tacked on a solid 192 points (+0.43%). There was a pullback on Friday, but July is a seasonally strong...
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How to Find Compelling Charts in Every Sector
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Over a number of years working for a large money manager with a rich history of stock picking, I became more and more enamored with the benefits of scanning for constructive price charts regardless of the broad market conditions. Earlier in my career, as I was first learning technical analysis,...
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How I Triple My Returns With 3x Leveraged ETFs!
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com
Investing in triple-leveraged ETFs may not be on your radar. But that may change after you watch this video.
Tom Bowley of EarningsBeats shares how he uses the 3x leveraged ETFs to take advantage of high probability upside moves. Tom shows charts of 3x leveraged ETFs that mirror their benchmark...
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Want Faster, Lower Risk Trades? Use This Setup
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
A good trade starts with a well-timed entry and a confident exit. But that's easier said than done.
In this video, Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research reveals his go-to two-timeframe setup he uses to gain an edge in his entry and exit timings and reduce his investment...
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The Seasonality Trend Driving XLK and XLI to New Highs
by Karl Montevirgen,
Financial Writer
For those who focus on sector rotation, whether to adjust portfolio weightings or invest directly in sector indexes, you're probably wondering: Amid the current "risk-on" sentiment, even with ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties, can seasonality help you better anticipate shifts in sector performance?
Current Sector Performance...
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Small Caps Are Rotating In — Here's Why It Matters
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
After months of whiplash sector swings, the market may finally be showing signs of settling down.
In this video, Julius de Kempenaer uses Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG) to analyze asset class rotation at a high level and then dives into sectors and factors. Julius highlights the rotation into cryptocurrencies and...
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Breakout Watch: One Stock in Each Sector to Watch Now
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
When sector performance shifts gears from one day to the next, it's best to be prepared with a handful of stocks from the each of the sectors.
In this hands-on video, David Keller, CMT, highlights his criteria for picking the top stocks in 10 of the 11 S&...
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The Battle Between Fed Chairman and the President Will Ultimately Be Won by the Market!
by Martin Pring,
President, Pring Research
The President and the Fed Chair have been in a battle over lower rates for some time. One has been pressuring for easy money to boost the economy, the other prefers to hold off for a while to see what effects the tariffs and other factors might have on inflation....
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Tariff Shock Spurs "Buy-the-Dip" Setups in Tesla and ON Semiconductor
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Just when we thought tariff talk had gone quiet, it's back on center stage. With the reciprocal tariff deadline landing this Wednesday, President Trump has mailed out notices that new duties will kick in on August 1. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan face a...
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The Best Five Sectors, #26
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
The past week has been relatively stable in terms of sector rankings, with no new entrants or exits from the top five. However, we're seeing some interesting shifts within the rankings that warrant closer examination. Let's dive into the details and see what the Relative Rotation...
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Don't Overlook This Lagging Industry; I Believe It's Set To Explode!
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com
I like to trade stocks that are relative leaders and belong to industry groups that are leaders as well. For the past 2-3 months, much has been written about and discussed with respect to semiconductors ($DJUSSC), software ($DJUSSW), electrical components & equipment ($DJUSEC), electronic equipment ($DJUSAI), recreational services ($DJUSRQ), travel...
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Week Ahead: NIFTY Set To Stay In A Defined Range Unless These Levels Are Taken Out; Drags Support Higher
by Milan Vaishnav,
Founder and Technical Analyst, EquityResearch.asia and ChartWizard.ae
After a strong move in the week before this one, the Nifty spent the last five sessions largely consolidating in a very defined range. The markets traded with a weak underlying bias and lost ground gradually over the past few days; however, the drawdown remained quite measured and within the...
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From Oversold to Opportunity: Small Caps on the Move
by Mary Ellen McGonagle,
President, MEM Investment Research
This holiday-shortened week was anything but short on action! The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs, but what is really driving the market?
In this essential recap, expert Mary Ellen McGonagle dives into the sectors and stocks making big moves. She'll reveal why...
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Money's Not Leaving the Market - It's Rotating!
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com
Feeling a little anxious about the market, even with a strong economy? The truth is, money isn't fleeing the market; it's simply moving around, creating fresh opportunities.
In this must-watch video, Tom Bowley of EarningsBeats eases those anxieties by providing charts that show this rotation. Tom...
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Missed Disney's Rally? Grab This Defined-Risk Put Spread for a Second Chance
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Stocks keep notching record highs. If you're like most investors, you're probably wondering, "Should I really chase these prices or sit tight and wait for a pullback?"
Instead of overthinking and ending up in Analysis-Paralysis land, however, it may be worth exploring other avenues...
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Should You Buy Roblox Stock Now? Key Levels to Watch
by Karl Montevirgen,
Financial Writer
Roblox Corporation (RBLX), the company behind the immersive online gaming universe, has been on a strong run since April. This isn't the first time the stock demonstrated sustained technical strength: RBLX has maintained a StockCharts Technical Rank(SCTR) above 90, aside from a few dips, since last November....
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MACD Crossovers: Why Most Traders Get It Wrong
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
Joe presents a deep dive into MACD crossovers, demonstrating how to use them effectively across multiple timeframes, establish directional bias, and improve trade timing. He explains why price action should confirm indicator signals, sharing how to identify "pinch plays" and zero-line reversals for higher-quality setups. Joe then analyzes...
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Market Signals Align - Is a Bigger Move Ahead?
by Frank Cappelleri,
Founder & President, CappThesis, LLC
This week, Frank analyzes recent technical signals from the S&P 500, including overbought RSI levels, key price target completions, and the breakout potential of long-term bullish patterns. He examines past market breakouts and trend shifts, showing how overbought conditions historically play out. Frank also walks through a compelling...
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The Dollar Index Just Gave a Major Sell Signal - Does That Mean It's About to Implode?
by Martin Pring,
President, Pring Research
Last month, the Dollar Index triggered a number of sell signals confirming that it is in a bear market. Chart 1, for instance, shows that the red up trendline emanating in 2011 has been decisively ruptured, thereby pushing the Index further below its moving average. The Coppock Curve, seen in...
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Top 10 July 2025 Stock Picks You Shouldn't Miss
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
Join Grayson for a solo show as he reveals his top 10 stock charts to watch this month. From breakout strategies to moving average setups, he walks through technical analysis techniques using relative strength, momentum, and trend-following indicators. As a viewer, you'll also gain insight into key market...
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S&P 500 Earnings for 2025 Q1 — Still Overvalued
by Carl Swenlin,
President and Founder, DecisionPoint.com
S&P 500 earnings are in for 2025 Q1, and here is our valuation analysis.
The following chart shows the normal value range of the S&P 500 Index, indicating where the S&P 500 would have to be in order to have an overvalued P/E...
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Tech Stocks Lead the Charge: What's Driving the Momentum?
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
The last day of trading for the first half of 2025 ended with a bang. The S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) closed at record highs - an impressive finish, given the year has seen significant swings.
We saw signs of investors rotating into technology stocks last...
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Is This Rally Sustainable? You Better Bet Your Bullish Sweet Dollar It Is!
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com
Below is the EB Weekly Market Report that I sent out earlier to our EarningsBeats.com members. This will give you an idea of the depth of our weekly report, which is a very small piece of our regular service offerings. We called both the stock market top in February...
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Pullbacks & Reversals: Stocks Setting Up for Big Moves!
by Mary Ellen McGonagle,
President, MEM Investment Research
In this video, Mary Ellen spotlights key pullback opportunities and reversal setups in the wake of a strong market week, one which saw all-time highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. She breaks down the semiconductor surge and explores the bullish momentum in economically-sensitive sectors, including software, regional...
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The Best Five Sectors, #25
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
A Greek Odyssey
First of all, I apologize for any potential delays or inconsistencies this week. I'm currently writing this from a hotel room in Greece, surrounded by what I can only describe as the usual Greek chaos. Our flight back home was first delayed, then canceled, then...
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Week Ahead: As NIFTY Breaks Out, Change of Leadership Likely to Keep the Index Moving
by Milan Vaishnav,
Founder and Technical Analyst, EquityResearch.asia and ChartWizard.ae
After six weeks of consolidation and trading in a defined range, the markets finally broke out from this formation and ended the week with gains. Over the past five sessions, the markets have largely traded with a positive undercurrent, continuing to edge higher. The trading range was wider than anticipated;...
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3 Stock Setups for the Second Half of 2025
by Jay Woods,
Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
As we head into the second half of 2025, here are three stocks that present strong technical setups with favorable risk/reward profiles. One is the largest market cap stock we're familiar with, which bodes well for the market in general. The second is an old tech giant...
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Fibonacci Retracements: The Key to Identifying True Breakouts
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
If you've looked at enough charts over time, you start to recognize classic patterns that often appear. From head-and-shoulders tops to cup-and-handle patterns, they almost jump off the page when you bring up the chart. I would definitely include Fibonacci Retracements on that list, because before I ever...
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All-Time Highs and An Upcoming Rate Cut: We're Just Getting Started on This Move Higher
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com
The bears are now left grasping at straws. What about tariffs? What about inflation? What about recession? What about the Fed? What about interest rates? What about the Middle East? What about the deficits? Blah, blah, blah.
When it comes to the media, you need to bury your head in...
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How to Improve your Trading Odds and Increase Opportunities
by Arthur Hill,
Chief Technical Strategist, TrendInvestorPro.com
Chartists can improve their odds and increase the number of opportunities by trading short-term bullish setups within bigger uptrends. The first order of business is to identify the long-term trend using a trend-following indicator. Second, chartist can turn to more granular analysis to find short-term bullish setups. Today's...
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NEW! 5 Significant Additions to Our Professionally-Curated Market Summary Dashboard
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
Take a tour of the FIVE latest updates and additions to our fan-favorite, professionally-curated Market Summary dashboard with Grayson!
In this video, Grayson walks viewers through the new charts and indexes that have been added to multiple panels on the page. These include mini-charts for the S&P sectors,...
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SMCI Stock Surges: How to Invest Wisely Now
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Over a month ago, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) appeared on our StockCharts Technical Rank(SCTR) Top 10 list. SCTRs are an exclusive StockCharts tool that can help you quickly find stocks showing strong technical strength relative to other stocks in a similar category.
Now, the stock market is dynamic,...
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From Drift to Lift: Spotting Breakouts Before Momentum Hits
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
MACD, ADX and S&P 500 action frame Joe Rabil's latest show, where a drifting index push him toward single-stock breakouts. Joe spotlights the daily and weekly charts of American Express, Fortinet, Parker-Hannifin, Pentair, and ServiceNow as showing strong ADX/MACD characteristics. He outlines how the patterns...
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