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From Crash to Comeback: Is SMCI Stock the Hottest AI Asset Right Now?

From Crash to Comeback: Is SMCI Stock the Hottest AI Asset Right Now?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * SMCI shot up 110% following a 1,167% plunge. * While the company is projecting $40 billion in revenue by next year, many analysts aren't convinced (yet). * The price action, however, tells its own story and is a few levels away from a buy and an uptrend....   READ MORE 

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How To Grow Your Options Trading Account

How To Grow Your Options Trading Account

Learn how to build your confidence in the markets with this high probability of success strategy and how to find the best opportunities every day to earn consistent income with the tools available at StockCharts.com. This video premiered on February 18, 2025....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #7

The Best Five Sectors, #7

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Communication services (XLC) claims the top spot, pushing consumer discretionary (XLY) to second place * Technology (XLK) shows strength, moving up to fourth and displacing industrials (XLI) * Industrials displaying weakness, at risk of dropping out of the top five * RRG portfolio outperforming SPY benchmark by 69 basis points Shifting...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY Tests Crucial Support; Violation Of This Level May Invite Incremental Weakness

Week Ahead: NIFTY Tests Crucial Support; Violation Of This Level May Invite Incremental Weakness

The Indian equity markets remained under pressure over the past five sessions, witnessing sustained weakness throughout the week. The Nifty50 faced resistance at key levels and struggled to find strong footing as it tested crucial support zones on two separate occasions. Market volatility surged significantly, with India VIX rising by...   READ MORE 

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Market Chaos: How to Spot Bottoming Stocks Before the Rebound

Market Chaos: How to Spot Bottoming Stocks Before the Rebound

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Markets plunged early Wednesday morning following a hotter-than-expected CPI report. * The Real Estate sector was among those hit hardest. * These stocks, filtered using a bearish New 52-Week Lows scan, display bottoming opportunities. Not everyone likes to take a contrarian stance. Most people prefer to move with the market,...   READ MORE 

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Intel's Rising SCTR Score: Why You Should Add This Stock to Your Portfolio

Intel's Rising SCTR Score: Why You Should Add This Stock to Your Portfolio

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Intel stock has seen strong upside movement for four consecutive days. * Intel's stock price is hitting its 200-day moving average resistance. * If INTC stock breaks above its 200-day moving average and its next resistance level, considering accumulating INTC shares in your portfolio. Intel's stock...   READ MORE 

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Master Trades in Volatile Markets With This 4MA Strategy

Master Trades in Volatile Markets With This 4MA Strategy

In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shows how the 4-day moving average can be useful especially in volatile markets. He explains the advantages of using it in conjunction with the 18-day MA to prevent buying at the wrong time and highlighting when good opportunities appear. He then goes through the...   READ MORE 

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Bearish Divergences Plaguing Former Leadership Names

Bearish Divergences Plaguing Former Leadership Names

KEY TAKEAWAYS * META and NFLX remain in strong uptrend phases, with limited drawdowns in 2025. * Four of the Mag7 names can be classified as "broken charts", with recent breakdowns representing an important change of character. * AMZN and GOOGL offer perhaps the most concerning short-term patterns, with bearish momentum...   READ MORE 

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Are Trump's 25% Tariffs a Game-Changer for Steel Stocks? Here's What to Watch Now!

Are Trump's 25% Tariffs a Game-Changer for Steel Stocks? Here's What to Watch Now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Trump's announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are boosting domestic steel producers. * STLD, NUE, and NEM jumped significantly relative to its peers. * All three stocks may be approaching buy levels, but only under specific conditions. On Monday morning, President Trump announced plans to impose...   READ MORE 

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Why NVDA's Stock Price Shift Could Be Your Gain!

Why NVDA's Stock Price Shift Could Be Your Gain!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * NVDA stock is staying within clear support and resistance levels. * NVDA's stock price is approaching a position of strength. * If NVDA's stock sees upside momentum, it may be time to accumulate positions. Do you remember when NVDA stock had a very high StockCharts Technical...   READ MORE 

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Are the Once High-Flying MAG 7 Stocks Just Mediocre Now?

Are the Once High-Flying MAG 7 Stocks Just Mediocre Now?

In this video, Dave breaks down the formerly high-flying Mag 7 stocks into three distinct buckets. These include long & strong (META, NFLX & AMZN), broken down (TSLA, AAPL, MSFT & NVDA), and questionable (GOOGL). He also shows how GOOGL is not the only leading name featuring a bearish momentum...   READ MORE 

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Stay on TOP of the AI Revolution!

Stay on TOP of the AI Revolution!

In this video, Tony highlights important moves in equities, then shares the OptionsPlay research report for bull/bear plays. Tony then spends time on NVDA, highlighting the importance of staying on top of the AI revolution. He also looks at key stocks like V, BA, META, and more. This video...   READ MORE 

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Three Technical Tools to Minimize Endowment Bias

Three Technical Tools to Minimize Endowment Bias

Have you ever held on too long to a winning position? You watch as that former top performer in your portfolio slows down, and then rotates lower, and then really begins to deteriorate, and you just watch it all happen without taking action? If the answer is "yes"...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Gold Hits Another All-Time High

DP Trading Room: Gold Hits Another All-Time High

The market rebounded to start trading on Monday, but indicators on Friday suggest internal weakness. Carl gives us his latest analysis on the market as well as taking a look at Gold which is making more all-time highs. Get Carl's perspective on the Gold rally. Besides looking at...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #6

The Best Five Sectors, #6

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Top-5 remains unchanged * Healthcare and Staples jump to higher positions * Price and Relative trends remain strong for XLC and XLF No Changes In Top-5 At the end of the week ending 2/7, there were no changes in the top-5, but there have been some significant shifts in...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY Stares at Crucial Support; RRG Hints at Defensive & Risk-Off Setups

Week Ahead: NIFTY Stares at Crucial Support; RRG Hints at Defensive & Risk-Off Setups

In what can be called an indecisive week for the markets, the Nifty oscillated back and forth within a given range and ended the week on a flat note. Over the past five sessions, the Nifty largely remained within a defined range. While it continued resisting the crucial levels, it...   READ MORE 

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Nasdaq DROPS on Weak AMZN, TSLA & GOOGL Earnings!

Nasdaq DROPS on Weak AMZN, TSLA & GOOGL Earnings!

In this video, Mary Ellen reviews the market's flat momentum as uncertainty reemerges after weak AMZN, TSLA and GOOGL reports - PLUS more tariff talk from Trump. She also highlights the move into defensive sectors as growth stocks continue to struggle. Lastly, she shares the top stocks that...   READ MORE 

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Top 10 Charts to Watch for in February 2025

Top 10 Charts to Watch for in February 2025

While the major equity averages are certainly up year-to-date, we're detecting a growing number of signs of leadership rotation. As the Magnificent 7 stocks have begun to falter, with charts like Apple Inc. (AAPL) taking on a less-than-magnificent luster in February, we've identified ten key stocks...   READ MORE 

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Hotel Stocks Spike: Why You Should Add These Stocks to Your Portfolio

Hotel Stocks Spike: Why You Should Add These Stocks to Your Portfolio

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Hilton's strong quarterly earnings sent hotel stocks surging. * The StockCharts Technical Rank score indicates the hotel industry is technically strong. * If hotel stocks continue to trend higher, consider adding these stocks to your portfolio. When you think travel industry, airline and cruise line stocks are usually...   READ MORE 

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Missed Amgen's 5% Surge? Here's What You Need to Know Now!

Missed Amgen's 5% Surge? Here's What You Need to Know Now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Amgen's stock surged dramatically despite recent challenges. * The stock has been underperforming its key industries and broader sector for over a year. * Key support and resistance levels will determine whether Amgen's bullish reversal can be sustained. On Wednesday morning, the markets wavered, with cautious...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Sectors Play Musical Chairs: How To Win the Game With Options

S&P 500 Sectors Play Musical Chairs: How To Win the Game With Options

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 sectors keep shuffling from one day to the next. * It's important to focus on the long-term trends in the S&P sectors by analyzing their respective using a unique indicator. * Identify a stock within a sector that is likely to...   READ MORE 

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The BEST Simple Moving Average Trading Strategy

The BEST Simple Moving Average Trading Strategy

In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe presents a trading strategy using the simple moving average. Explaining what to watch and how it can tell you what timeframe to trade, he shares how to use it in multiple timeframes. Joe covers the QQQ and IWM and explains the levels to monitor...   READ MORE 

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Walmart, Costco, and Sprouts: The Ultimate Trade War Survivors?

Walmart, Costco, and Sprouts: The Ultimate Trade War Survivors?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * A breakout above resistance in Costco's stock price could see the stock move higher. * Walmart's stock price continues to trend higher, but volume and momentum may be giving. * Sprouts Farmers Markets Inc. has the momentum to take the stock price higher. Monday's...   READ MORE 

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BULLISH on These Options Trade Ideas

BULLISH on These Options Trade Ideas

In this video, Tony shares his weekly market review, discussing growth vs. value, volatility, commodities, and more. From there, he shares his list of bearish and bullish options trade ideas, including META, AMGN, GOOGL, NVDA, DIS, and more. This video premiered on February 3, 2025....   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Tariff Trepidation

DP Trading Room: Tariff Trepidation

Trading is being affected by the scare of a trade war. With new tariffs being placed on Mexico, Canada and China, the market fell heavily on Friday. The same was occurring this morning, but then the tariff on Mexico was delayed by one month which helped the market breathe a...   READ MORE 

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DeepSeek Rattles AI Stocks - Should You Buy The Dip?

DeepSeek Rattles AI Stocks - Should You Buy The Dip?

In this video, Mary Ellen unpacks the week after the news drop roiled markets; coupled with major earnings reports, it's been a rough week. She highlights what drove the biggest winners last week as we head into one of the busiest time for earnings! This video originally premiered...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #5

The Best Five Sectors, #5

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Technology (XLK) re-enters top 5 sectors, displacing Energy (XLE) * Consumer Discretionary (XLY) maintains #1 position * Weekly and daily RRGs show supportive trends for leading sectors XLY and XLC * Top-5 portfolio outperforms S&P 500 by nearly 50 basis points Technology Moves Back into Top-5 As we wrap...   READ MORE 

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Quantum Computing Stocks You NEED to See

Quantum Computing Stocks You NEED to See

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 

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AI Stocks and Their Impact on the Stock Market: Hype or Reality?

AI Stocks and Their Impact on the Stock Market: Hype or Reality?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The release of an efficient and cost-effective AI sent waves through the stock market. * After the initial reaction, Wall Street reassessed the situation and stocks like NVDA recovered. * The price action of the broader indexes suggests the bullish sentiment hasn't gone away. The week started with...   READ MORE 

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Snowflake and Twilio Stocks are Surging: Here's What to Do Now!

Snowflake and Twilio Stocks are Surging: Here's What to Do Now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * SNOW and TWLO stocks are outperforming the market based on a three-month relative highs scan. * Both stocks show bullish momentum, but conflicting volume signals suggest caution. * Monitor the key support and resistance levels for potential trade opportunities. While StockCharts offers numerous tools you can use to find top...   READ MORE 

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Investing in the Age of Tariffs: Safeguard Your Portfolio Now

Investing in the Age of Tariffs: Safeguard Your Portfolio Now

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Investors should monitor the broader US stock market indexes and their performance relative to international markets. * The strength of the US dollar can help gauge the strength of the US economy. * If tariffs are imposed, specific sectors, such as Materials and Industrials, will feel more pain than others....   READ MORE 

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What's NEXT for Semiconductors After Monday's SHOCKING Drop?

What's NEXT for Semiconductors After Monday's SHOCKING Drop?

In this video, Dave reviews the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) from a technical analysis perspective. He focuses on the recent failure at price gap resistance, the breakdown below price and moving average support, and the frequent appearance of bearish engulfing patterns which have often indicated major highs over the last...   READ MORE 

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Still BULLISH NVDA Despite DeepSeek?

Still BULLISH NVDA Despite DeepSeek?

In this video, Tony gives a macro review of where we currently stand with the broader markets given the impact of DeepSeek on the AI space. He then shares some trade ideas for the week, including NVDA, META, LULU, DIS, & AAPL. This video premiered on January 27, 2025....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY to Stay Tentative Over 6-Day Trading Week; RRG Shows Defensive Sectoral Setup

Week Ahead: NIFTY to Stay Tentative Over 6-Day Trading Week; RRG Shows Defensive Sectoral Setup

The Indian equities continued to trade with a corrective undertone as they ended the week on a mildly negative note. Over the past five sessions, the Nifty continued facing selling pressure at higher levels while staying mainly in a range. The markets remained in a very defined trading range and...   READ MORE 

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BEWARE! META, TSLA, AMZN, MSFT & AAPL Report Earnings Next Week!

BEWARE! META, TSLA, AMZN, MSFT & AAPL Report Earnings Next Week!

In this video, Mary Ellen reviews the new uptrend in the S&P 500, and highlights what's driving it higher. She then shares new pockets of strength that are poised to take off, and what to be on the lookout for ahead of next week's...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #4

The Best Five Sectors, #4

KEY TAKEAWAYS * No changes in top-5 sectors * XLC showing strong break from consolidation flag * XLE remains just barely above XLK as a result of strong daily RRG No changes in the top-5 At the end of this week, there were no changes in the ranking of the top-5 sectors. 1....   READ MORE 

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Biotechs Looking Up - Two Stocks To Take Advantage

Biotechs Looking Up - Two Stocks To Take Advantage

The Biotech industry group is making a comeback, with the 'under the hood' chart displaying new strength coming into the group. We have a constructive bottom that price is breaking from and, while it does need to overcome resistance at the 200-day EMA, it looks encouraging. What was...   READ MORE 

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Lowering the Bar: Why Lowe's Could Head South

Lowering the Bar: Why Lowe's Could Head South

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Lowe's stock is showing signs of weakness. * A bear call spread can capitalize on the neutral to bearish bias on Lowe's stock price. * The bear call spread has a high probability of profit. Despite periodic rallies that have buoyed the home improvement retail sector,...   READ MORE 

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NVDA, TSMC, and Broadcom: Top Semiconductor Plays as SMH Hits New Highs

NVDA, TSMC, and Broadcom: Top Semiconductor Plays as SMH Hits New Highs

KEY TAKEAWAYS * SMH has broken out of its three-month trading range. * Trump's $500 billion Stargate AI initiative has injected optimism into the sector, accelerating gains in AI-related semiconductor stocks. * Monitor the key levels for Nvidia, Broadcom, and TSMC for buying opportunities. In the last quarter of 2024, semiconductors...   READ MORE 

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Energy Picks Up and Consumer Discretionary Continues to Lead

Energy Picks Up and Consumer Discretionary Continues to Lead

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Short term strength drags enery sector up * Long term strength keeps consumer discretionary on top * Massive upside potential ready to get unlocked in EOG I have been traveling in the US since 1/15 and attended the CMTA Mid-Winter retreat in Tampa, FL 1/16-1/17 and then...   READ MORE