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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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,... READ MORE
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&... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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.... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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;... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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,... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
The S&P 500 ($SPX) just logged its second consecutive 1% gain on Tuesday. That's three solid 1% advances so far in June. And with a few trading days remaining in the month, the index has recorded only one 1% decline so far. A lot can still... READ MORE
Think trading against the trend is risky? You may want to reconsider. When a stock or ETF is trending lower, the smart money watches for signs of a reversal; those early signals can get you into a trend before everyone else and lead to favorable risk-to-reward ratios. In this video,... READ MORE
The stock market has been on quite the rollercoaster of late, thanks to news headlines. But investors seem to have shrugged off the past weekend's geopolitical tensions, at least for now. On Tuesday, we saw a surge of enthusiasm. Investors were diving back into stocks and selling off... READ MORE
Join Dave as he shares how he uses the power of Fibonacci retracements to anticipate potential turning points. He takes viewers through the process of determining what price levels to use to set up a Fibonacci framework, and, from there, explains what Fibonacci retracements are telling him about the charts... READ MORE
In this video, Mary Ellen opens with a look at the S&P 500, noting that the index remains above its 10-day average despite a brief pullback—a sign of healthy market breadth. She points to ongoing sector leadership in technology, while observing that energy and defense stocks are... READ MORE
This week, we're keeping an eye on three major stocks that are reporting earnings. Two of them have been beaten down and are looking to turn things around, while the third has had a tremendous run and is looking to keep its extraordinary momentum going. Let's... READ MORE
Some Sector Reshuffling, But No New Entries/Exits Despite a backdrop of significant geopolitical events over the weekend, the market's reaction appears muted -- at least, in European trading. As we assess the RRG best five sectors model based on last Friday's close, we're... READ MORE
This week, Julius breaks down the current sector rotation using his signature Relative Rotation Graphs, with XLK vaulting into the leading quadrant while utilities and staples fade. He spotlights strength in the technology sector, led by semiconductors and electronic groups that are outpacing the S&P 500. Microchip heavyweights... READ MORE
When the stock market seems to be drifting sideways without displaying a clear bullish or bearish bias, it's normal for investors to get anxious. It's like being at a crossroads, wondering whether to go left, right, or stay put. The truth is nobody has a crystal... READ MORE
Joe presents his game-changing "undercut and rally" trading pattern, which can be found in high volatility conditions and observed via RSI, MACD and ADX signals. Joe uses the S&P 500 ETF as a live case study, with its fast shake-out below support followed by an equally... READ MORE
Follow along with Frank as he presents the outlook for the S&P 500, using three key charts to spot bullish breakouts, pullback zones, and MACD signals. Frank compares bearish and bullish setups using his pattern grid, analyzing which of the two is on top, and explains why he&... READ MORE
The Canadian dollar peaked in 2007 and 2011 at around $1.05, and it has been zig-zagging downwards ever since. Now at a lowly 73 cents USD, the currency looks as if it may be in the process of bottoming, or at the very least entering a multi-year trading range.... READ MORE
When you see headlines about geopolitical tensions and how the stock market sold off on the news, it can feel unsettling, especially when it comes to your hard-earned savings. But what you might not hear about in the news is what the charts are indicating. Look at what happened in... READ MORE
In this video, Mary Ellen spotlights breakouts in Energy and Defense, Technology sector leadership, S&P 500 resilience, and more. She then unpacks the stablecoin fallout hitting Visa and Mastercard, highlights Oracle's earnings breakout, and shares some pullback opportunities. This video originally premiered June 13, 2025. You... READ MORE
This Time Technology Beats Financials After a week of no changes, we're back with renewed sector movements, and it's another round of leapfrogging. This week, technology has muscled its way back into the top five sectors at the expense of financials, highlighting the ongoing volatility in... READ MORE
An attempt to break out of a month-long consolidation fizzled out as the Nifty declined and returned inside the trading zone it had created for itself. Over the past five sessions, the markets consolidated just above the upper edge of the trading zone; however, this failed to result in a... READ MORE
With Friday's pullback after a relatively strong week, the S&P 500 chart appears to be flashing a rare but powerful signal that is quite common at major market tops. The signal in question is a bearish momentum divergence, formed by a pattern of higher highs in... READ MORE
Joe kicks off this week's video with a multi‑timeframe deep dive into the 10‑year U.S. Treasury yield (TNX), explaining why a sideways coil just below the 5% level could be "downright scary" for equities. From there, he demonstrates precise entry/exit timingwith a... READ MORE