Is a new market uptrend on the horizon? In this video, Mary Ellen breaks down the latest stock market outlook, revealing key signals that could confirm a trend reversal. She dives into sector rotation, explains why defensive stocks are losing ground, and shares actionable short-term trading strategies for oversold stocks.... READ MORE
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that stocks were beginning to slip against the gold price. Chart 1 shows that the ratio has now decisively broken below an important uptrend line, marking the lower region of a three-year top. The short-term KST is currently oversold, so some kind of... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The tariff environment remains unpredictable, resulting in investor fatigue. * A strong fundamental approach is necessary to identify stocks that can withstand tariff risks. * Once you find tradable stocks, a technical approach can help you refine your analysis. No one can predict how tariffs will play out or how... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * There's strength in the financial sector, but it's not the banks. * Auto parts remains a strong group in a struggling sector. * Three-month highs often signal renewed strength. Where can investors find a safe haven during a period of market uncertainty? Personally, I think it&... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe revisits a critical ADX signal that gave a major market warning, explaining the pattern and a new low ADX setup to watch. He breaks down SPY and QQQ support zones, sector rotation, and reviews viewer symbol requests including T, WBD, and more. Don'... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The broader indexes are breaking down technically, but their one-year performance is in positive territory, * Percentage performance charts give a different perspective on the stock market's performance. * Monitor percentage performance and market breadth to look for any signs of reversal. The S&P 500 ($SPX)... READ MORE
In this video, Dave analyzes the bearish rotation in his Market Trend Model, highlighting the S&P 500 breakdown below the 200-day moving average and its downside potential. He also identifies five strong stocks with bullish technical setups despite market weakness. Watch now for key technical analysis insights to... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Setting some investing rules before investing in a stock or ETF is critical. * Basic principles, such as knowing a security's long-term trend, market participation, and watching shorter-term trends, simplify the investing process. * Having the discipline to follow your rules makes you a smarter investor. "The... READ MORE
The market sell-off continued in earnest after a brief respite on Friday. Uncertainty of geopolitical tensions and tariff talk has spooked the market and given the weakness of mega-cap stocks, we are likely to see more downside before a snapback rally. Carl was off today so Erin had the controls!... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Communication Services (XLC) maintains top spot, Tech (XLK) plummets * Shift towards defensive sectors evident in rankings * Consumer Discretionary (XLY) showing signs of weakness * Portfolio slightly outperforming SPY benchmark Sector Shake-Up: Defensive Moves and Tech's Tumble Last week's market volatility stirred up the sector rankings,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * XPeng's stock price has been rising since 2023 and is approaching a resistance level. * XPEV stock's high SCTR score indicates the stock is technically strong. * A pullback in XPEV's stock price followed by a reversal and breakthrough its resistance level would be... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * A successful buy-the-dip strategy starts with having the right tools to identify a broad range of opportunities. * Market Movers paired with MarketCarpets is one approach that can help you spot potentially tradable stocks. * Conduct a deep-dive analysis to reduce the odds of catching a falling knife. If the... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe breaks down his trading strategy using multiple timeframes. He explains how to spot key patterns on higher timeframes and use lower timeframes for confirmation. Joe provides trading examples, including bearish setups, and analyzes the general market using the daily chart to predict the next... READ MORE
Follow along with this must-see video, where Tony will show you how to use the tools in the OptionsPlay Add-on to help find winning trades with just a few clicks. Enhance your trading performance and discover how you can do the following: * Find winning trades by leveraging real-time strategy screening... READ MORE
The news is that the United States will have a Cryptocurrency reserve. How this will occur is still murky, but Bitcoin surged on the news. Carl and Erin give you their opinion on Bitcoin's chart setup and possible future movement. Carl opens the trading room with a review... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Communication services maintains top spot in sector ranking. * Financials moves up to #2, pushing consumer discretionary down to #3. * Technology and utilities hold steady at #4 and #5 respectively. * Portfolio performance now on par with benchmark after recent outperformance. Sector Rotation: Financials Climb as Consumer Discretionary Slips While... 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
KEY TAKEAWAYS * ICE pushed to a new all-time high this week, completing a bullish rotation after finding Fibonacci support. * V has experienced a series of bullish breakouts after completing a cup-and-handle pattern in 2024. * JPM has pulled back to an ascending 50-day moving average, suggesting a potential short-term low during... READ MORE
As part of our regular market review in the DP Alert, we have begun to notice a very good indicator to determine market weakness and strength. It may not be new to all of you, but we've found as of late that this indicator tells a story. We... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Bristol Myers Squibb's share price is gaining technical strength. * Monitor the stock price of Bristol Myers Squibb, as it's on the verge of breaking out of its 52-week high. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) reported strong Q4 earnings earlier in February, and prospects remain strong... 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
In this video, Dave breaks down bearish macro signals and risk management using the "line in the sand" technique! Learn how to spot key support levels, set alerts on StockCharts, and protect your portfolio! This video originally premiered on February 26, 2025. Watch on StockCharts' dedicated David... READ MORE
In this video, Tony breaks down the big-picture market trends before diving deep into bullish and bearish setups for META, BIDU, AMGN, NVDA, DAL, and more! Get expert insights and key analysis you won't want to miss! This video premiered on February 24, 2025.... READ MORE
The complexion of the market is changing. Aggressive sectors which have led the market higher are now beginning to show signs of strain as momentum slowly dissipates and prices turn lower. However, defensive sectors (XLP, XLRE, XLV and XLU) are now leading the market. Typically when this occurs the market... READ MORE
In the later stages of a bull market cycle, we will often observe a proliferation of bearish momentum divergences. As prices continue higher, the momentum underneath the advance begins to wane, representing an exhaustion of buyers. We've identified a series of bearish momentum divergences in the early days... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Utilities entering the top-5 * Industrials dropping out of top-5 portfolio * Real-Estate and Energy swapping positions in bottom half of the ranking * Perfomance now 0.3% below SPY since inception. Utilities enter top 5 Last week's trading, especially the sell-off on Friday, has caused the Utilities sector... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Large cap growth stocks regaining favor as market faces pressure * Cap-weighted sectors outperforming equal-weighted counterparts * S&P 500 struggling to break above 610, suggesting potential trading range * Exceptions in mega-cap dominated sectors (Communication Services, Technology, Consumer Discretionary) With the market selling off into the close today, it&... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Semiconductor stocks are waking up from a long slumber. * The StockCharts MarketCarpets tool can help identify the high performers. * Analyze each chart to identify trends and support or resistance levels. Disappointing guidance from Walmart (WMT) may have hurt the stock market on Thursday sending the broader indexes lower.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Bearish momentum divergences suggest potential exhaustion of the bulls and limited upside. * Market breadth indicators have not confirmed recent highs, reflecting a lack of support outside the leading performers. * Dow Theory non-confirmation, a pattern first identified by Charles Dow, shows that market indexes are not confirming one another.... READ MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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