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The Best Five Sectors, #15
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The entire top 5 has now changed positions.
* All defensive sectors are now in the top 5, while Healthcare has reentered.
* Portfolio is now lagging S&P 500.
Healthcare Re-Enters the Top 5
After a wild week in the markets, the sector ranking got quite a shake-up....
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An Oversold Bounce is One Thing - A Bullish Breadth Thrust is Another
by Arthur Hill,
Chief Technical Strategist, TrendInvestorPro.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Price and breadth fell to extremes in early April as the market panicked.
* These extremes produced an oversold bounce, but this is still within a bear market.
* Follow through is what separates bear market bounces from bullish breadth thrusts.
Panic selling and oversold extremes gave way to a...
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The Bottom is Here or Rapidly Approaching
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com
I pay attention to technical support levels as the combination of price support/resistance is always my primary stock market indicator. We're in a downtrend and, in my opinion, the trading range is very, very clear on the S&P 500 right now:
I think most everyone...
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New US Tariffs and Intensifying US–China Trade War: Economic Implications and Opportunities for India
by Milan Vaishnav,
Founder and Technical Analyst, EquityResearch.asia and ChartWizard.ae
In 2024-2025, the United States significantly escalated its trade conflict with China through new tariffs, including a substantial 100% tariff on electric vehicles and 50% on essential technologies like semiconductors and solar products. These measures amplify the existing trade tensions and represent a profound shift towards economic decoupling between the...
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Week Ahead: NIFTY May Continue Staying Volatile; Focus On These Levels
by Milan Vaishnav,
Founder and Technical Analyst, EquityResearch.asia and ChartWizard.ae
The previous weekly note categorically mentioned that while the markets may continue to decline, the Indian equities are set to outperform its global peers relatively. In line with this analysis, the market saw wide swings owing to prevailing global uncertainties but continued showing remarkable resilience against other global indices. The...
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Market Rally or Fakeout? How Politics and Earnings Are Driving Stocks
by Mary Ellen McGonagle,
President, MEM Investment Research
Stock market rally, sector rotation, and earnings movers dominate this week's analysis with Mary Ellen McGonagle. In this video, Mary Ellen reviews where the market stands after last week's bounce and explains how White House activity drove major price action.
Mary Ellen also highlights two top-performing...
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Investors on the Move: A Visual Guide to the Stock Market
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Declining equities, bonds, and the US dollar is making Wall Street nervous.
* Investors will need to look at market price action through the lens of macro factors.
* View longer-term charts, keep an eye on bond prices, and watch the US dollar's price action.
Another interesting week...
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Earnings From These 3 Stocks Could Be Key
by Jay Woods,
Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
This week, we're getting back to earnings season during the shortened four-day period.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) reports on the heels of JP Morgan's solid results that saw its shares rally by 12.3% and recapture its 200-day moving average.
Watch the trading revenue numbers...
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Master the Market: A Guide to StockCharts' New Market Summary Page
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
Stock market analysis, technical indicators, and market trends are crucial for informed investing. StockCharts is making those things easier, and Grayson Roze is here to show you how.
In this video, Grayson provides an in-depth walk-through of the all-new Market Summary Page. This comprehensive tool offers a top-down overview of...
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Trade War Mayhem? Here's How to Cut Through the Noise!
by Karl Montevirgen,
Financial Writer
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Trade war-driven volatility has made short-term market forecasts highly unreliable.
* Despite near-term turbulence, long-term breadth indicators may offer clear insights.
* The McClellan Summation Index can help identify favorable entry points—but use it with caution and confirmation.
The current tariff environment is full of sudden moves that could...
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This Report Might Self Destruct in 5 Days
by Arthur Hill,
Chief Technical Strategist, TrendInvestorPro.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* With fast-moving markets, this report is vulnerable to self-destruction within 5 days.
* The bond vigilantes sent a message as long-term yields surged and bonds plunged.
* Unless reversed, these developments are negative for stocks, especially rate sensitive stocks.
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Is the Stock Market Getting Ready to Bounce? Key Market Breadth Signal Explained
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
When the stock market slides significantly, it's natural to question if the market has bottomed and getting ready to bounce.
In this video, David Keller, CMT highlights the Bullish Percent Index (BPI) as a key indicator to monitor during corrective moves. Learn more about how the BPI is...
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S&P 500 Final 2024 Q4 Earnings: Still Overvalued
by Carl Swenlin,
President and Founder, DecisionPoint.com
S&P 500 earnings are in for 2024 Q4, and here is our valuation analysis.
The following chart shows the normal value range of the S&P 500 index ($SPX), indicating where the S&P 500 would have to be to have an overvalued P/E of...
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Stock Market Volatility: Pain Points, Bright Spots, and Strategies
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
Is the stock market volatility making you nervous?
In this video, Grayson Roze and Julius de Kempenaer unpack the volatile market environment and discuss pain points, some of the "bright spots" they are seeing in the market, and the StockCharts tools they are using to identify shifts in...
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Mastering Stock Market Turbulence: Essential Insights for Investors
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The stock market indexes bounced back with the largest one-day gains.
* Technology and Consumer Discretionary stocks were the best-performing S&P sectors.
* Bonds had the most interesting price in Wednesday's trading.
Tariff turmoil continues sending the stock market into a turbulent spin. Tariffs went into...
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Are the Tariffs Bullish or Bearish for the US Dollar?
by Martin Pring,
President, Pring Research
Tariffs have been front and center of market attention, but one asset class that has been relatively subdued in its response has been the US Dollar Index. It has declined in recent weeks, but a review of the technical picture suggests that the sell-off is part of an overall corrective...
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Key Levels for the S&P 500: Has It Bottomed?
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
Is the stock market on the verge of crashing or has it bottomed?
In this video, Joe Rabil uses moving averages and Fibonacci retracement levels on a longer-term chart of the S&P 500 to identify support levels that could serve as potential bottoms for the current market correction....
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DP Trading Room: Key Support Levels for the SPY
by Erin Swenlin,
Vice President, DecisionPoint.com
The market is in a tailspin as tariffs add volatility to the market. Carl and Erin believe the SPY is in a bear market given key indexes like the Nasdaq are already in bear markets. It's time to consider where the key support levels are.
Carl addressed his...
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The Best Five Sectors, #14
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Consumer Staples replaces Healthcare in top 5
* More defensive rotation underway
* RRG portfolio remains in line with market performance
This article was first posted on 4/4/2025 and contained only rankings and charts. Then updated with comments 4/7/2025
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Market Drop Compared to 2020: What You Need to Know Now
by Mary Ellen McGonagle,
President, MEM Investment Research
How low can the S&P and the Nasdaq fall? More importantly, how can an investor navigate this volatile environment?
In this eye-opening video, Mary Ellen McGonagle delves into the stock market's fall, identifies key support levels, and compares them to past bear markets. She also discusses...
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Week Ahead: NIFTY Set To Open Lower; Relative Outperformance Against Peers Expected To Continue
by Milan Vaishnav,
Founder and Technical Analyst, EquityResearch.asia and ChartWizard.ae
The previous week was short; the Indian markets traded for four days owing to one trading holiday on account of Ramadan Id. However, while staying largely bearish, the markets weathered the storm inflicted by the US announcing reciprocal tariffs on almost everyone and kicking off a serious trade war. The...
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Demystifying Tariff Impact: Essential Insights for Every Investor
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The broader stock market indexes are all trading below their 100-week moving averages.
* The Bullish Percent Index (BPI) indicates sellers are dominant.
* The AAII Sentiment Survey reveals extreme bearishness among investors.
The stock market hoped for curtailment of tariffs on Wednesday, but that didn't happen. Even...
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Three Stocks to Watch: Utilities, Banks, Airlines
by Jay Woods,
Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
When markets are sliding lower, where should you be investing? Here are three stocks to consider.
American Water Works (AWK)
Why focus on a utility company that isn't reporting earnings this week? It's because the biggest question of the week is where should you put your...
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Bitcoin Holds Up, but Remains Short of Relative Breakout
by Arthur Hill,
Chief Technical Strategist, TrendInvestorPro.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Traders may consider alternatives, such as Bitcoin, in bear markets.
* Bitcoin and SPY are positively correlated long-term, but one period stands out.
* Even though Bitcoin shows short-term relative strength, it is short of a relative breakout.
Stocks are in a freefall with selling pressure spreading into industrial metals...
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Three Defensive Plays for Post-Tariff Survival
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Kroger remains in a primary uptrend of higher highs and higher lows, a rare feature for S&P 500 members in April 2025.
* Keurig Dr Pepper has overcome gap resistance and now demonstrates strong technical characteristics.
* The Utilities sector has show improving relative strength in 2025, outperforming...
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Trend-Following Stocks: How a Low ADX Can Signal Huge Breakouts!
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe Rabil shows you how to use the ADX on monthly and weekly charts to find stocks with massive breakout potential. Joe walks you through several examples of stocks and ETFs that broke out of an extended period of trading sideways. He also discusses the...
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Sentiment Is Near-Perfect for a Rally: One Thing Could Stand In the Way
by Martin Pring,
President, Pring Research
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Several sentiment indicators have reached levels that usually fuel a worthwhile rally or jump-started a new bull market.
* Sentiment indicators could be at levels that are ripe for a rally but keep an eye on them.
* The absence of a rally could increase the odds of a bull...
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BSX Stock Slump? Discover This Winning Option Strategy
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* BSX stock price has been in a long-term uptrend till February 2025 and has been struggling to regain its upside momentum.
* Boston Scientific stock is approaching its 50-day moving average which could act as a resistance level.
* If the stock price of BSX shows a bearish bias, a...
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Get Paid to Buy Your Favorite Stocks Using This Options Strategy
by Tony Zhang,
Chief Strategist, OptionsPlay
Did you know you can generate more than a 5% monthly yield by utilizing an options strategy?
In this educational video, Tony Zhang walks you through an income-generating options strategy using the OptionsPlay Strategy Centeron StockCharts.com.
Learn how to select the right stocks, identify strike prices and expiration dates,...
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AU Surges Above Resistance: Here's How to Take Action
by Karl Montevirgen,
Financial Writer
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. is outperforming gold and its mining peers.
* Despite long-term bullish projections, AU faces short-term overbought conditions.
* Key levels are at $33 and $28 on the downside and $42 to $45 on the upside.
As precious metals surgeon safe-haven demand, some gold mining companies are following...
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Top 10 Stock Charts for April 2025: Big Breakouts Ahead?
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
Finding stocks that show promising opportunities can be challenging in a market that goes up and down based on news headlines. But, it's possible.
In this video, watch how Grayson Roze and David Keller, CMT use the tools available in StockCharts to find stocks that are breaking out,...
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DP Trading Room: Magnificent Seven Stocks in Bear Markets
by Erin Swenlin,
Vice President, DecisionPoint.com
You may not know it, but all of the Magnificent Seven stocks are in bear markets. Given they are such an integral part of the major indexes, we have to believe that the market will follow suit and continue lower in its own bear market. The SP500 is in correction...
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S&P 500 Drops Quickly to Test Key Support Amid Rising Volatility
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com
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I've been writing at StockCharts.com for nearly 20 years now and many of you have supported my company, EarningsBeats.com, and I certainly want to show my appreciation for all of your loyalty. I believe we're at a major crossroads in the stock...
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Volatility Ahead: What Investors Need to Know Right Now
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The broader stock market indexes are showing weakness as more tariff news looms.
* The automobile sector continues to get hammered.
* Bond and precious metals prices are rising, indicating risk-off investor sentiment.
It was an ugly close to another roller-coaster trading week as the stock market struggled with several...
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The Best Five Sectors, #13
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Financials jump to #1 spot in S&P 500 sector rankings.
* Three sectors now in leading quadrant on weekly RRG
* Only Tech and Consumer Discretionary showing negative RRG headings
* RRG portfolio outperforming S&P 500 YTD by 10 basis points
Financials take the lead.
No changes...
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These High-Yield Stocks are Still Winning Despite Market Chaos!
by Mary Ellen McGonagle,
President, MEM Investment Research
Is a new market uptrend on the horizon? In this video, Mary Ellen breaks down the latest stock market outlook, revealing key signals that could confirm a trend reversal. She dives into sector rotation, explains why defensive stocks are losing ground, and shares actionable short-term trading strategies for oversold stocks....
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S&P 500 Dives After Failed Test of Price Resistance; Bears Are in Control
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com
The key resistance level I've been watching on the S&P 500 hasn't wavered. It's 5782. The bulls had a real chance this past week to clear this important hurdle and they failed. Badly. If this was a heavyweight fight, the ref would...
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S&P & Tech Stocks: Will Seasonality Lead to More Pain?
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
Sector rotation is shaping the S&P 500's next big move! In this exclusive StockCharts video,Julius analyzes SPY support levels, key sector trends, and the latest seasonal patterns—which indicate further downside for Technology stocks. He breaks down two critical support areas that could signal the...
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Stocks In Focus: Three Charts to Watch
by Jay Woods,
Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Two Consumer Staples stocks and one Consumer Discretionary stock made the cut this week.
* These three stocks show clear support levels that could serve as potential entry points.
This week, we get back to earnings and, sadly, the pickings are slim.
Given these turbulent times, we have two...
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Silver Cross Index Tops Beneath Signal Line on SPY
by Erin Swenlin,
Vice President, DecisionPoint.com
One of the indicators that Carl Swenlin developed is the Silver Cross Index. It is one of the best participation indicators out there! Here's how it works:
We consider a positive 20/50-day EMA crossover a "Silver Cross". If a stock has a Silver Cross it...
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