In this video, Joe walks through a comprehensive lesson on using the ADX (Average Directional Index) as part of a technical analysis strategy. Joe explains the key components of the ADX indicator, how to interpret DI+ and DI- lines, and how to identify strong or weak trends in the market.... READ MORE
In this video, Mary Ellen highlights key areas of the stock market that gained strength last week, including Staples and Aerospace stocks. She also shares several Dividend Aristocrat stocks that can help stabilize your portfolio in times of market volatility.Whether you're seeking defensive plays or looking to... READ MORE
Earnings season may be winding down, but a few standout names could still make headlines this week. If you're looking for potential moves, keep an eye on these three stocks — Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), and Broadcom, Inc. (AVGO). Each of these names is at... READ MORE
Staples and Tech Swap Positions Again The weekly sector rotation continues to paint a picture of a market in flux, with defensive sectors gaining ground while cyclicals take a step back. This week's shifts underscore the ongoing volatility and lack of clear directional trade that's been... READ MORE
Over the past five sessions, the Indian equity markets headed nowhere and continued consolidating in a defined range. In the previous weekly note, it was categorically expected that the markets might stay devoid of any directional bias unless they either took out the upper edge or violated the lower edge... READ MORE
Discover the top 10 stock charts to watch this month with Grayson Roze and David Keller, CMT. From breakout strategies to moving average setups, the duo walk through technical analysis techniques using relative strength, momentum, and trend-following indicators. In this video, viewers will also gain insight into key market trends... READ MORE
SIL Silver Miners SIL was among the leaders yesterday and now is close to triggering this double-bottom bullish pattern. Staying above the 43-mark would target 47. That's not a big move, but let's remember that SIL is sporting bullish formations on its longer-term charts, too. SIL... READ MORE
Nuclear energy stocks are on a tear, and Oklo Inc. (OKLO), Cameco Corp. (CCJ), and NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) are leading the charge, fueled by presidential executive orders, investor hype, and hopes for a nuclear-powered future. Is It Time to Go Nuclear? These names bucked the trend on Wednesday, rising... 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
In this must-see market update, Larry Williams returns with timely stock market analysis, trading insights, and macroeconomic forecasts. Discover what's next for the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and inflation — and how it could impact top stocks like Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and consumer staples (XLP). This... READ MORE
Get the latest stock market update with Mary Ellen McGonagle. Learn key downside signals, how to manage pullbacks, and which earnings reports could impact the market next week. In this week's episode, Mary Ellen reviews where the markets currently stand and what to watch for to signal further... READ MORE
Technology Back in Top-5 Last week's market decline of 2-2.5% (depending on the index) has led to some notable shifts in sector performance and rankings. This pullback, coming after a strong rally, is changing the order of highs and lows on the weekly chart -- a particularly... READ MORE
After a very strong move in the week before this one, the markets chose to take a breather. Although they moved in a wide range, they ended the week on a mildly negative note after rebounding from their low point of the week. While defending the key levels, the markets... READ MORE
This week, while everyone else is focused on NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA), we will focus our attention on stocks with earnings that may get overlooked. We're watching a different group of stocks heading into earnings: Okta, Inc. (OKTA), AutoZone, Inc. (AZO), and Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM). OKTA and AZO... READ MORE
My main question going into this weekend was, "Will the S&P 500 finish the week above its 200-day moving average?" And while the S&P 500 did indeed finish the week above this long-term trend barometer, our main equity benchmark is now within the gap... 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, Joe shares how to use MACD and ADX indicators to analyze stock pullbacks, focusing on the good while avoiding the weak setups. He explains how these indicators can complement one another. Joe then shows the Summary Page in ACP and how he uses it on a regular... READ MORE
Looking to generate consistent weekly income from the stock market? You've come to the right place. In this video, Tony Zhang breaks down some of the top income-generating options strategies that traders and investors can use to create a consistent cash flow. Whether you're just getting... READ MORE
If you regularly follow the SCTR Reports (StockCharts Technical Rank), you'll notice that some top-ranked stocks aren't just individual standouts, but groupings that call attention to particular sectors, industries, or subgroups within the two. That's exactly what happened Tuesday morning. A couple of high-ranking... 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
Learn how to analyze stock price gaps with Dave! In this video, Dave discusses the different types of price gaps, why all price gaps are not the same, and how you can use the StockCharts platform to identify key levels and signals to follow on charts where price gaps occur.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The chart of Home Depot (HD) shows the stock could face resistance from its 200-day moving average. * Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shows bullish technical momentum and has the potential to breakout toward its all-time high. * Despite macroeconomic headwinds, BJ's Wholesale (BJ) offers a strong risk/reward... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Industrials surge to #1 in sector ranking, replacing Real Estate in top 5 * Communication Services showing vulnerability, moving into weakening quadrant * Utilities and Consumer Staples losing momentum but maintaining leading positions * Portfolio maintains defensive positioning despite underperformance vs SPY Sector Rotation Shakeup: Industrials Take the Lead Another week... READ MORE
Looking for breakout stocks and top market leaders? Follow along as Mary Ellen shares stock breakouts, analyst upgrades, and sector leadership trends to help you trade strong stocks in today's market. In this week's episode, Mary Ellen reveals the stocks leading the market higher and explains... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * "Sell in May" is less about weakness in the spring and more about weakness in the autumn months. * Since the COVID low, the S&P 500 has usually been quite strong in May-June-July. * We're watching the SPX 5750 level along with other indicators... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all broke above their 200-day moving averages and signaled renewed strength. * AI stocks like NVDA and PLTR posted double-digit gains, highlighting continued momentum in AI-driven investing opportunities. * Investors are rotating into offensive sectors like Technology and Consumer Discretionary. If... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Despite being over 100 years old, Dow Theory can still help you identify major turning points in the market. * Like market breadth and sentiment indicators, many tools might enhance Dow's basic tenets. * Secondary trends are vulnerable to geopolitical risk, so continue monitoring what's happening... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SMCI stock shows strong bullish momentum and is in the Top 10 in the Large Cap stocks category. * SMCI stock broke above its 200-day moving average and is showing indications of a potential uptrend continuation. * Using StockCharts tools such as SCTR Score, RSI, and PPO can help identify... READ MORE
Want to know how to find strong stocks in a volatile market? In this video, Joe uses Relative Strength (RS), Fibonacci retracements, and technical analysis to spot top sectors and manage downside risk. Follow along as Joe breaks down how to use the Relative Strength indicator to separate outperforming stocks... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Short-term traders may find an opportunity in Under Armour stock if the price breaks above key resistance. * Walmart earnings could reveal how retail spending is trending. * Alibaba's stock price sits in a volatile range with trade tensions and AI investments playing a critial role in its... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * All 11 sectors changed positions, but the top-5 / bottom-6 composition remained the same. * Utilities now strongest sector, despite overall market strength. * Communication Services jumped from 5th to 2nd place. * Portfolio still 3% behind the S&P 500 YTD, unchanged from last week. Sector Shuffle: Same Players, New... READ MORE
Amid ever-increasing uncertainties on the global front and similarly rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian equity markets demonstrated strong resilience, consolidating before ending the week on just a modestly negative note. The trading range remained modest; the Nifty oscillated in a 590-point range. While the markets defended... 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
Last Friday, the S&P 500 finished the week just below 5700. The question going into this week was, "Will the S&P 500 get propelled above the 200-day?" And as I review the evidence after Friday's close, I'm noting that the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Robinhood's stock price is outpacing its sector and the broader market. * The Financials sector looks bullish, and HOOD has outperformed it by 250% over 3 years. * Does HOOD have room to run, or is it running on fumes and FOMO? Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) is back... READ MORE
In this video, Joe shares how to trade MACD signals using multiple timeframes, and how to spot stock market pullback setups that can help to pinpoint a great entry off a low. He then reviews sector performance to identify market leadership, covers key chart patterns, and discusses a looming bearish... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * If our medium-term Market Trend Model turns bullish this Friday, that would mean the first bullish reversal since October 2023. * Less than 50% of S&P 500 members are above their 200-day moving average, and any reading above 50% could confirm bullish conditions. * Offensive sectors like Consumer... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films are now disrupting streaming media stocks. * Pure-play stocks are responding differently, with Netflix, the most exposed to tariff risk, outperforming all others. * Any technical or fundamental trade setup is subject to geopolitical dynamics; so be cautious! Trump's... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Top 5 sectors remain unchanged, with minor position shifts * Leading sectors showing signs of losing momentum * Daily RRG reveals top sectors in weakening quadrant * Communication services at risk of dropping out of top 5 Communication Services Drops to #5 The composition of the top five sectors remains largely... READ MORE
In the truncated week due to one trading holiday, the markets extended their gains and closed the week on a positive note. While remaining largely within a defined range, the Nifty continued consolidating above its 200-DMA while not adopting any sustainable directional bias. Though the Index continued defending its key... READ MORE