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Person juggling different industry groups: rotation you need to follow

Rotation YOU Need To Be Following

As we head into a historically seasonal weak month, it may be necessary for investors to look outside of semiconductor-related stocks. Tom Bowley looks at the 12 best-performing industry groups and identifies those with potential....   READ MORE 

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Soybean field: agribusiness ETF breaks out

Agribusiness ETF Defends Breakout with Strong Upturn After Throwback

The VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) displayed a successful throwback and strong upturn. Arthur Hill walks you through this setup....   READ MORE 

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Blue barrels of oil: oil consolidation may be nearing an end

Oil's Consolidation May Be Nearing an End

Energy stocks are displaying bullish action, which could mean that oil will resume its primary uptrend. Martin Pring analyzes the chart of XLE and the chronological sequence of the commodity cycle to identify when energy prices will rise....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week #78

Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on US sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs....   READ MORE 

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Tech Comes Alive as XLK Extends on Breakout, Equal-Weight QQQ Leads

Technology stocks are breaking out with improving breadth. Arthur Hill explores charts of technology ETFs, which are showing clear signs of breakouts that have potential to resume the bigger uptrend....   READ MORE 

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Gold's Breakout Faces One Final Test

Gold's Breakout Faces One Final Test

Dave Keller explains why the recent breakout could mark the beginning of a new uptrend, as well as the one key level that still needs to be cleared before the move is fully confirmed....   READ MORE 

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The Best Opportunities Are Starting to Shift

The Best Opportunities Are Starting to Shift

The S&P 500 breakout remains intact, but Joe Rabil is finding some of the market’s best opportunities in strengthening sectors. See which areas stand out and what stock setups are catching his attention....   READ MORE 

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Commodities: gold, oil, corn, copper, silver

Commodity Battle Lines Are Being Drawn

Does the bull market in commodities still have room to run? Martin Pring conducts an in-depth technical analysis of commodity indexes and commodity-sensitive currencies and shares his findings....   READ MORE 

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The Market Has More Room to Run

The Market Has More Room to Run

Mary Ellen McGonagle highlights the technical signals, earnings-driven leadership, and sector rotation strengthening the market as new opportunities emerge....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 at Highs, Yields at Lows: Where Income Investors Are Finding Opportunity

With the S&P 500 at highs, it's worth considering companies that generate a consistent income stream. Mary Ellen analyzes two stocks that have technical and fundamental strength....   READ MORE 

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The S&P 500 Just Hit Its Target. What Happens Next?

The S&P 500 Just Hit Its Target. What Happens Next?

Frank Cappelleri explains the new bullish patterns now in play, why failed bearish setups mattered, and what could determine the market’s next move....   READ MORE 

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The Bull Market Looks Healthy. Here's Why

The Bull Market Looks Healthy. Here's Why

Tom Bowley breaks down the latest S&P 500 and Nasdaq trends, explains why recent technical signals remain bullish, and highlights the sectors leading the market higher....   READ MORE 

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Can Semiconductors Be Both a Buy and a Sell?

Is it time to buy semiconductor stocks? After taking a beating, this group is showing signs of life. This analysis of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF shows what you should focus on to determine if it'll be a short-term rally or a more sustained uptrend. ...   READ MORE 

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The Smart Money Has Moved. Have You?

The Smart Money Has Moved. Have You?

Money is rotating, but where is it going? Tom examines the areas holding up best as former leaders lose momentum. He also reviews key support levels, seasonal trends, recent and upcoming Magnificent Seven earnings, and the market signals that deserve the closest attention in the weeks ahead....   READ MORE 

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Wheat and bowl of oats: food prices going up

Crude Oil Cools Off; Food Prices Could Be Heating Up

While oil prices are cooling off, wheat, soybean, and corn prices may be getting ready to take off. Martin Pring analyzes the charts of the agricultural complex and shows you the price levels to monitor....   READ MORE 

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Two Blowout Earnings Reports and What to Look For to Predict One

Earnings season is in full swing and, as expected, results were mixed. Tom Bowley looks at four stocks of companies that have reported earnings, and discusses one indicator you should review ahead of earnings reports....   READ MORE 

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Is Chasing This Market a Mistake?

Is Chasing This Market a Mistake?

The market has entered a period of consolidation, which is when many investors make costly mistakes. Tom Bowley explains why lowering expectations, staying patient, and avoiding the urge to chase stocks may be the better strategy....   READ MORE 

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The Bullish Setup Hasn't Broken... Yet

The Bullish Setup Hasn't Broken... Yet

The S&P 500's bullish setup is still holding, but key tests remain ahead. Frank Cappelleri reviews the index’s active chart patterns, market internals, and which semiconductor signals could shape the market’s next move....   READ MORE 

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Trouble for Technology Sector: different sectors moving into the RRG quadrants

Trouble for Technology?

Julius de Kempenaer presents an analysis of sector rotation out of technology and semiconductor stocks and examines how this may impact the S&P 500 index....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week #74

Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on U.S. stock market sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs....   READ MORE 

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Find Emerging Leaders with This Trading Workflow

Find Emerging Leaders with This Trading Workflow

Learn how to uncover early opportunities and evaluate options strategies with the StockCharts + OptionsPlay workflow....   READ MORE 

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Is Tech Ready for Its Next Move Higher?

Is Tech Ready for Its Next Move Higher?

Joe Rabil explains why tech weakness may be creating new opportunities and highlights the technology stocks and chart patterns beginning to show early strength....   READ MORE 

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Gears shifting: The Great Rotation

The Great Rotation Continues as Financials Take the Lead

As semiconductor leadership fades, financial stocks continue to strengthen. Dave Keller, CMT, analyzes Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, highlighting technical patterns, support levels, and momentum signals that could drive further leadership in the sector....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: A Century of Market Clues, Yours to Decode

StockCharts Insider: A Century of Market Clues, Yours to Decode

Before We Dive In… It’s easy to get too caught up in the present. Especially when it comes to investing. You’ve got news headlines, economic reports, current price moves, and just about everything to distract from what matters most: context. This is an exploitable blind spot, and not...   READ MORE 

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Financial Earnings Are Here! Watch These Charts First

Financial Earnings Are Here! Watch These Charts First

Financial earnings season is underway, but rising Treasury yields could prove as important as the earnings reports. Dave Keller explains the signals he’s watching, breaking down five financial stocks at pivotal technical levels....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY Stays In A Range; Moving Past This Level Important For A Directional Move

Week Ahead: NIFTY Stays In A Range; Moving Past This Level Important For A Directional Move

With the Nifty struggling to build on a recent rebound, the Indian market remains in a range. Milan breaks down the charts to see if a new directional move could be in the cards....   READ MORE 

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Man seizing an arrow with rope: do not chase breakouts

Don't Chase Breakouts! Wait for Confirmation

A stock isn't in a new uptrend until resistance is broken and the breakout is confirmed. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews DASH, XAR, and QTUM to show how price and momentum can validate the next accumulation phase....   READ MORE 

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Fibonacci Golden Ratio: Fibonacci Retracement Levels

Fibonacci Retracement: Finding the Levels That Matter Most

Fibonacci retracements help investors identify high-probability support, resistance, and price targets. Dave Keller, CMT, uses NVIDIA and Adobe to demonstrate how selecting the right swing highs and lows creates a disciplined framework for anticipating market turning points....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week #73

Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on US sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs, noting Health Care's big jump and Technology's slowing momentum....   READ MORE 

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These Charts are Worth Watching Right Now

These Charts are Worth Watching Right Now

Joe Rabil highlights several charts that are worth watching right now and explains why they stand out in today’s market. See which stocks have his attention and what technical characteristics he looks for before identifying new trading opportunities....   READ MORE 

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Here's Why the S&P 500 May Finally Break Out

Here's Why the S&P 500 May Finally Break Out

The S&P 500 is back near its highs, but this breakout attempt may have a stronger foundation than the last. Frank Cappelleri explains the technical signals that could make this time different....   READ MORE 

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Top 10 Stock Charts for July 2026: What's Working Now?

Top 10 Stock Charts for July 2026: What's Working Now?

Is this the start of the next advance, or another false breakout? Dave Keller explains the signals he’s watching before revealing his Top 10 Stock Charts for July 2026....   READ MORE 

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Person's finger on screen analyzing charts: S&P 500 coil pattern

The S&P 500's Coil Pattern Could Decide the Next Big Move

The S&P 500 isn't forming a classic head-and-shoulders top. Dave Keller, CMT, explains why a symmetrical triangle better describes the current consolidation, highlights the key breakout and breakdown levels, and shows how trend models can help confirm the market's next move....   READ MORE 

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Soybean farm with sack of soybeans in foreground: Agribusiness ETF

Agribusiness ETF: Outside Reversal; Surges Off Bullish Setup Zone; Next Key Level

The VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) is on the verge of a breakout. Arthur Hill analyzes the chart and explains why a breakout looks likely....   READ MORE 

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The Market Doesn't Need Semiconductors Anymore

The Market Doesn't Need Semiconductors Anymore

For months, semiconductors have led this market higher. Now they're taking a breather—but the rally isn't. Tom Bowley explains why new leadership is emerging, what it means for the broader market, and where investors should focus next....   READ MORE 

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This Sector Has the Best Stock Setups Right Now

This Sector Has the Best Stock Setups Right Now

Joe Rabil believes one particular sector is producing some of the market’s strongest stock setups right now. See which stocks have his attention and the technical characteristics they share as he explains the signals he uses to identify the best opportunities....   READ MORE 

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Something Unusual is Happening in This Market

Something Unusual is Happening in This Market

Julius de Kempenaer explains what's changed across asset classes, sectors, bonds, and commodities—and why the portfolio outlook has shifted in several key areas....   READ MORE 

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Forget the Head-and-Shoulders Pattern, Watch This Instead

Forget the Head-and-Shoulders Pattern, Watch This Instead

Is the S&P 500 really forming a head-and-shoulders top? Dave Keller explains why the answer may surprise you—and why three other charts could provide much more valuable clues about where the market will go next....   READ MORE 

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Stock price chart hitting resistance and falling lower: Nifty's resistance cluster

Week Ahead: Lack Of Leadership: This Resistance Cluster May Test Nifty’s Patience

The Nifty continues to be range-bound, oscillating in a narrow 476.65-point range. Will the index break above its resistance level? Milan Vaishnav shares his thoughts....   READ MORE 

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QQQ Jumps Up (and Over)

QQQ has reached the top of the bull market channel and broken above it. Will QQQ return to the channel and break below it? Bruce Fraser analyzes the chart of QQQ through a Wyckoffian lens. ...   READ MORE