KEY TAKEAWAYS * Cooling inflation data added some optimism in the market although trading volume was low * The broader stock market indexes are seeing some daylight as they pop their heads out after being underwater * The Mag 7 stocks are showing strength, which means there could be some buying opportunities soon... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Starbucks' stock price saw a massive jump and SCTR score on Tuesday * Much of SBUX's stock price movement is sentiment-driven, so the price spike could be short-lived * StockCharts SCTR tool identified SBUX as a strong stock, and a more thorough analysis can determine if the... READ MORE
Mortgage Rates fell quite a bit this past week and no one is really talking about it. One area that we will want to watch closely as rates fall is Real Estate (XLRE). This sector has already been moving in the right direction. It now has an opportunity to rally... READ MORE
The market extended its corrective move in the previous week; over the past five sessions, it has remained quite choppy and totally devoid of any definite directional bias. It absorbed a few global jerks and saw gaps on either side of its previous close on different occasions. While the level... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Scanning for breakouts on heavy volume * Momentum confirmations of underlying trends * Leading Equities in trend continuation Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends Trend Continuation on Rising Momentum GoNoGo Charts® highlight low-risk opportunities for trend participation with intuitive icons directly in the price action. The resurgence of... READ MORE
In my last newsletter,I discussed cycle projections for the S&P 500, i.e., a rally and then down into a mid-September low. The recent price action in the stock market may have many of you wondering when to open long equity positions. My cycle work suggests we... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Carvana stock takes the lead in the large-cap stocks SCTR Report * CVNA stock has established an upside trend with higher lows and higher highs * Carvana's stock price is holding above its 21-day exponential moving average On a day when the S&P 500 ($SPX) drops... READ MORE
The market is dropping perilously right now and so it is time to review Bear Market Rules. Today Erin and Carl share their rules for trading during a bear market move. We aren't officially in a bear market and we may not get there, but there is likely... READ MORE
The previous week turned out quite volatile for the markets as they not only marked a fresh lifetime high but also faced corrective pressure as well towards the end of the week. The markets maintained an upward momentum all through the week. It scaled the psychologically important 25000 level as... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Weak manufacturing and jobs data sends investors into panic mode * All broader stock market indexes fall over 2% * Bond prices rise The dog days of summer are here. And the stock market gives us a brutal reminder of this. The first trading day of August began on a... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Some real damage for the markets * Equal weight sector rotation paints a more realistic picture * The BIG ROTATION into small caps has come to a halt And then ..... all of a sudden..... things are heating up. Lots of (downside) market action in the past week. Let's... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Small caps saw an impressive surge in July, outpacing the S&P 500 in that month alone. * IWM, a Russelll 2000 proxy, is only 8% away from its all-time highs, potentially signaling the start of a new bull market. * As IWM pulls back (along with the rest... READ MORE
This week we have four Magnificent Seven stocks reporting earnings. We also take a look at McDonalds (MCD) and Ford (F) going into earnings. How are the chart technicals setup on the precipice of earnings? Carl and Erin give you there thoughts. Carl reviews the DP Signal Tables to see... READ MORE
This week saw the major equity averages continue a confirmed pullback phase, with some of the biggest gainers in the first half of 2024 logging some major losses. Is this one of the most buyable dips of the year? Or is this just the beginning of a protracted decline with... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * After two days of massive selloffs, Friday's recovery offers some hope. * Investors await earnings from mega-cap tech companies, economic data, and Fed meeting. * Small caps continue to trend higher. Major equity indexes rose on Friday after a selloff that hit the Technology sector especially hard. But... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Strong Sector Rotation Out Of Technology * Financials and Real Estate Lead * Stock/Bond Ratio Triggers Sell Signal Flying Financials In the recent sector rotation, basically OUT of technology and INTO anything else, Financials and Real-Estate led the relative move. On the RRG above, I have highlighted the (daily)... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * In June, Gilead Sciences saw a dramatic surge as positive results of a late-stage trial of its HIV drug had Wall Street buzzing. * GILD was a "sentiment trade" that spiked too quickly for most technical and fundamental indicators to make heads or tails of the move.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Following the CrowdStrike debacle, the stock is as much a technical trade as it is a news-driven trade * Crowdstrike's stock price has entered a potential buying zone, but potential lawsuits may be a headwind * Crowdstrike could be a buying opportunity but watch momentum, buying levels, and... READ MORE
Friday was a bad day for CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) as a bug was pushed out that disrupted Windows machines worldwide. The trouble for CRWD is the follow-up lawsuits etc that will likely plague the stock for some time to come. You'll be shocked to see the warning signs... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Three consecutive declining days in the stock market increases risk appetite * Semiconductors were the catalyst for the selloff and trading below two support levels * Keep an eye on market breadth indicators to get indications of whether the stock market is correcting or if the selloff will be longer-term... READ MORE
(This is an excerpt from the subscriber-only DecisionPoint Alert) We noticed a double top on the Semiconductor industry group (SMH) that looks very much like the NVIDIA (NVDA) chart. NVDA is clearly the bellwether for the group, and it appears all of the Semiconductors are feeling the pain. The downside... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Homebuilder stocks are rallying on hopes of at least one (if not three) interest rate cuts in 2024 * The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF broke out above a short-term downward trend * Though much depends on the interest rate environment, the charts of individual homebuilder stocks show support... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Carvana stock hit a new 52-week high and has potential to move higher * The weekly chart of Carvana's stock price shows the trend is up and has more upside potential * Carvana's stock chart shows the relative strength index is just approaching overbought territory, indicating... READ MORE
Earnings are coming into focus and today Erin looks at the big earnings stocks to find out which look the best going into earnings. She took the list of stocks and sorted them by the Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO) which put the strongest stocks at the top of the list.... READ MORE
It was the sixth week in a row that saw the Nifty 50 index ending with gains. Over the past few days, the markets largely experienced trending days as they continued inching higher despite the intraday moves staying ranged. The Nifty also continued forming its new lifetime highs; the current... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Stock market sees rally in areas aside from the Magnificent Seven stocks * Small-cap stocks had an impressive performance in the last two trading days of the week * The stock market continues to show its bullish strength as we enter earnings season What a strange trip it's... READ MORE
Earnings season is kicking off and Carl and Erin spotlight the banks that will be reporting on Friday. The setups aren't good for all of these banks, but some are set up nicely going into their earnings calls. Earnings are always tricky as good earnings can still result... READ MORE
The markets continued with their unabated up move in the week that went by and ended once again with net gains. While continuing with the advance, the Nifty 50 Index extended its move higher. However, as compared to the previous week, this time, the trading range got narrower as the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite close at record highs * Equities, precious metals, and bonds all rise, but Bitcoin shows weakness * Keep an eye on the Equal Weighted S&P 500 and Nasdaq breadth to get early insight into stock market direction. If you were taking... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * TSLA's stock price surged 32% above its zone of congestion following its April 23 earnings report * News of Tesla's dwindling inventories, plus expectations of a Fed rate cut before the end of the year (among other things), are fueling the stock's advance... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * AMZN's stock price entered new all-time high territory, closing at $200.02; it could rise higher * If AMZN's stock price dips, watch for key levels to enter a long position * Amazons' next earnings report is expected to drop on August 1, 2024, which... READ MORE
After consolidating in the week prior, the markets resumed their up move and have ended the present week on a strong note. The markets also navigated weekly derivatives expiry, showing some signs of fatigue and impending consolidation on the last trading day after rising for four trading sessions in a... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Trend Continuation * Breakouts * Momentum Confirmation * Bull Flags Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends Trend Continuation on Rising Momentum GoNoGo Charts® highlight low-risk opportunities for trend participation with intuitive icons directly in the price action. The resurgence of momentum in the direction of the underlying price trend... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market continued to move sideways as investors continue to be indecisive * Speech from Fed Chair Powell and Fed meeting minutes could send the market in either direction * Friday's jobs report could impact price action in the stock market The stock market's theme... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Scanning * screening * Idea Generation * Market Breadth Join Tyler Wood, CMT, in this insightful tutorial where he demonstrates how to effectively scan for GoNoGo conditions using StockCharts.com. GoNoGo Charts, a powerful method developed by Alex Cole and Tyler Wood, blend foundational tools in technical analysis into a powerful... READ MORE
2024 has been a year marked by exceptional returns for a relatively small number of high-flying growth stocks. In recent weeks, top performers like Nvidia (NVDA) have pulled back, and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) remains well below its all-time high from earlier this year. So can the major equity benchmarks... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * NVDA shares prices are falling, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the AI trend is at an end * Expect near-term weakness in NVDA's stock price but keep in mind that longer-term prospects present a different picture * Watch key support levels since ultra-bullish sentiment could... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares are poised for an explosive breakout * Fundamentally, BRK/B has been a consistent outperformer and is diversified among different sectors * BRK/B is working its way through a symmetrical triangle formation and could breakout in either direction Berkshire Hathaway needs no introduction. The... READ MORE
The NASDAQ 100 ($NDX) has been surging higher since October 2023 with the pace of advance accelerating in the second quarter of 2024. These 100 components are among the largest market capitalization NASDAQ Composite ($COMPQ) stocks. All of the ‘Magnificent-7' mega-caps are represented in this index. Now the second... READ MORE
Carl brings out his "Grab Bag" during today's free DecisionPoint Trading Room! He gives us a read on Chipotle's (CMG) 50:1 split. He talks about NVDA's strangle hold on the market and gives us homework to read recent articles from David... READ MORE