Stocks rebounded after Tuesday’s dip, but Friday’s jobs report could be the real market mover. Here’s what investors need to watch. ... READ MORE
Signs of correction and rotation emerged this week as money moved out of tech-related groups and into defensive groups. Here's a perspective on this week's rotation with some year-to-date performance metrics.... READ MORE
In this market update, Frank takes a close look at the S&P 500, key indices, ETFs, crypto, and a recent trade idea. Frank compares the 2025 market to 2020 patterns, reviewing corrections and highlighting bullish and bearish setups. He focuses on weekly Bollinger Bands, GoNoGo charts, sector performance... READ MORE
Earlier this summer, I pointed out that Bitcoin had experienced a bearish shooting star on the day it experienced a new all-time high, and noted that this probably foreshadowed some short-term weakness. I pointed out that no damage whatsoever had been done to the basic uptrend, as the consensus of... READ MORE
Here's a deep dive into the differences between the 2024 bull market and 2025 bull run, small-cap performance, the price action in Bitcoin and gold, and the Bollinger Band squeeze in Tesla's stock price.... READ MORE
Stock market correction risks are rising as key indicators flash warnings. Discover sector correlations with SPY, potential safe havens, and how Bitcoin's surge aligns with QQQ in this data-driven analysis.... READ MORE
In this video, Julius breaks down current market trends using Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG). He examines weekly and daily asset class rotations, highlighting key developments in stocks, commodities, bonds, the U.S. dollar, and crypto. From there, Julius analyzes sector momentum shifts, including technology, energy, and real estate, and explains... READ MORE
From the S&P 500's pause within a bullish trend, to critical support levels in semiconductors, plus bullish breakouts in Ethereum and Bitcoin, Frank highlights how the market's recent consolidation may lead to major upside. In this video, Frank explores how to use StockCharts to... READ MORE
Bitcoin broke out to a new all-time high last week, so it seemed to me that it would be a good time to come out with a bullish article. After all, Chart 1 shows that a solid breakout came from a one-year reverse head-and-shoulders pattern, which was also accompanied by... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * $BTCUSD recently broke above critical resistance at $112k. * Historically, the crypto has made significant moves after clearing a prolonged period of sideways trading. * It's time to set upside and downside targets—key levels we discuss below. Bitcoin ($BTCUSD) is riding a wave of surging optimism, smashing... READ MORE
This week, Julius shows how the Technology sector is edging toward leadership, alongside Industrials and soon-to-follow Communication Services. He highlights breakout lines for SPY, XLK, and XLC, noting that conviction climbs when daily and weekly RRG tails align to point northeast together. Bitcoin is sprinting into the leading quadrant next... READ MORE
In this market update, Frank breaks down recent developments across the S&P 500, crypto markets, commodities, and international ETFs. He analyzes bullish and bearish chart patterns, identifies key RSI signals, and demonstrates how "Go No Go Charts" can support your technical analysis. You'll also... READ MORE
In this video, Joe analyzes which sectors to focus on when selecting new stocks. He demonstrates how to use the 18-period simple moving average (SMA) on monthly, weekly, and daily charts to identify the strongest stock patterns and the best timeframes to trade. He then provides chart analysis on the... READ MORE
On Wednesday, only 4% of the S&P 500's holdings logged gains — a pretty rare occurrence. Since the start of 2024, this has only happened three other times: * August 5, 2024: The last day of the summer correction * December 18, 2024: The Fed's hawkish cut... READ MORE
In this video, Frank dives into some of his favorite features on StockCharts.com. He then dissects the S&P 500 and Bitcoin price action, before exploring the the XLK Technology ETF's explosive move off the lows. He also highlights a few recent trade ideas and setups... READ MORE
Want to know where the stock market is headed next? In this week's market update, Mary Ellen McGonagle analyzes key resistance levels and reveals what's fueling the current uptrend. She highlights top bullish setups among U.S. leadership stocks, plus global names showing strength. This video... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Bullish chart patterns, such as the inverse head-and-shoulders and cup with handle, are in play in the S&P 500. * Utilities are breaking to new 50-day highs. * Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to signal rising risk appetite. The S&P 500 ($SPX) wrapped up Tuesday just below... READ MORE
In this video, Joe highlights key technical setups in select country ETFs that are showing strength right now. He analyzes monthly and weekly MACD, ADX, and RSI trends that are signaling momentum shifts. Joe also reviews the critical level to watch on the S&P 500 (SPX), while breaking... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * A simple ranking shows leadership in alterative assets and commodities. * Stocks are not the place to be because the vast majority are below their 200-day SMAs. * Bitcoin is holding up relatively well as it sets up with a classic corrective pattern. Trading is all about the odds. Trade... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
Over the weekend, Donald Trump declared the creation of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, which will include Bitcoin and four other cryptocurrencies. The price immediately responded with a substantial rally over the weekend, but, by the close of business on Monday, had given up all of those gains. That... READ MORE
Growth stocks just took a sharp hit—what does it mean for the market? In this video, Mary Ellen breaks down the impact, reveals why NVDA could soar higher, and highlights safer stocks with strong upside potential! This video originally premiered February 28, 2025. You can watch it on our... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe breaks down reverse divergences (hidden divergence), key upside & downside signals, and how to use ADX and Moving Averages for better trades! Plus, he examines market trends and viewer symbol requests! This video was originally published on February 26, 2025. Click this link to... READ MORE
As part of the DP Alert, we cover Bitcoin and the Dollar every market day. We have been watching some bearish indications on both Bitcoin and the Dollar with the double top chart patterns. On Bitcoin, price has been moving mostly sideways above support at 90,000. This happens to... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shares the details of his favorite MACD setup. Joe then covers NVDA, and cryptocurrencies, before covering which Quantum Computing stocks look the best right now, including IONQ and RGTI. Finally, he goes through the symbol requests that came through this week, including AAPL, COIN,... READ MORE
In this video, Tony starts the week with a very different tone as he looks at how markets are currently playing out. He then shares individual trade ideas, pointing out which ones they continue to have a bullish or bearish outlooks on. He looks at some key stocks including META,... READ MORE
S&P 500 earnings are in for 2024 Q3, 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... READ MORE
The Long-Term Picture No market goes up forever and, at some point, Bitcoin will top out. It's currently down about 12% from its peak, set on December 17 less than 4 weeks ago, so there is scant evidence at this point indicating a primary bear market. For example,... READ MORE
In this video, Mary Ellen analyzes the divergence between the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq while highlighting some of the areas driving Growth stocks. She also talks about the continuation rally in Energy and Utility stocks and shares which stocks are driving these areas higher. This video originally... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shares a specific ADX pattern that's signaling potential exhaustion in the momentum right now. Joe analyzes three other market periods that displayed this pattern and the resulting correction which followed. He then discusses some of the most attractive looking cryptos, as well... READ MORE
The "Trump Trade" refers to the market reaction and investment strategies that emerged following Donald Trump's election victories and his economic policies. It describes the shift in market sentiment driven by anticipated pro-business policies, tax cuts, and deregulation under his administration. Investors initially rushed into sectors... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Broader stock market indexes got a bearish jolt on Wednesday. * Gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies joined the equity selloff. * Treasury yields and the US dollar jump higher. Uncertainty in the stock market makes it difficult to make investment decisions. When investors sell off stocks, everyone follows without giving it... READ MORE
After the November pullback, GLD began to rally again. This week, on Wednesday, price exceeded the nearest November top, which made official the new rising trend from the November low. Brief celebration ends the following day as GLD tops, setting the top boundary for a bearish rising wedge formation. Rising... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The broader stock market indexes continue to notch new record highs. * Risk appetite is strong as Bitcoin rises while Treasury yields and volatility retreat. * Earnings from Oracle, Adobe, Broadcom, and Costco may move the stock market next week. The first trading week in December started on a positive... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Stocks and bond prices rallied on Monday in response to President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary. * Gold and oil prices fell steeply as concerns of geopolitical risks ease. * Small and mid-cap stocks were the leaders in today's equity rally. It's a short... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Broader equity indexes ended the week on a positive note, with small- and mid-caps gaining momentum. * Gold regained its bullish momentum, and the US dollar surged. * Bitcoin skyrocketed and crossed the 10K level, but closed lower. The last full trading week before the Thanksgiving holiday has ended on... READ MORE
Today, the 20-Year Bond ETF (TLT) 50-day EMA crossed down through the 200-day EMA (Death Cross), generating an LT Trend Model SELL Signal. This was the result of a downtrend lasting over two months. We note that the PMO has been running flat below the zero line for a month,... READ MORE
In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reveals what took place last week and how the markets closed. She also revealed what drove price action, and what to be on the lookout for next week. In addition, she shares several stocks that broke out of powerful bases on bullish news.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * With a new administration set to take office in January, it may be time to seriously reconsider cryptocurrencies. * Three cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are Bitcoin, Ethereum, and (strangely) Dogecoin. * Despite cryptocurrencies being a noisy market, the right tools can help guide you toward smarter decisions. With... READ MORE
When a stock shows an RSI value above 80, is that a good thing or a bad thing? In this video, Dave reviews a series of examples showing this "extreme overbought" condition, highlights how these signals usually occur not at the end of, but often earlier in an... READ MORE