KEY TAKEAWAYS * Kroger remains in a primary uptrend of higher highs and higher lows, a rare feature for S&P 500 members in April 2025. * Keurig Dr Pepper has overcome gap resistance and now demonstrates strong technical characteristics. * The Utilities sector has show improving relative strength in 2025, outperforming... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe Rabil shows you how to use the ADX on monthly and weekly charts to find stocks with massive breakout potential. Joe walks you through several examples of stocks and ETFs that broke out of an extended period of trading sideways. He also discusses the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * BSX stock price has been in a long-term uptrend till February 2025 and has been struggling to regain its upside momentum. * Boston Scientific stock is approaching its 50-day moving average which could act as a resistance level. * If the stock price of BSX shows a bearish bias, a... READ MORE
Did you know you can generate more than a 5% monthly yield by utilizing an options strategy? In this educational video, Tony Zhang walks you through an income-generating options strategy using the OptionsPlay Strategy Centeron StockCharts.com. Learn how to select the right stocks, identify strike prices and expiration dates,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. is outperforming gold and its mining peers. * Despite long-term bullish projections, AU faces short-term overbought conditions. * Key levels are at $33 and $28 on the downside and $42 to $45 on the upside. As precious metals surgeon safe-haven demand, some gold mining companies are following... READ MORE
Finding stocks that show promising opportunities can be challenging in a market that goes up and down based on news headlines. But, it's possible. In this video, watch how Grayson Roze and David Keller, CMT use the tools available in StockCharts to find stocks that are breaking out,... READ MORE
You may not know it, but all of the Magnificent Seven stocks are in bear markets. Given they are such an integral part of the major indexes, we have to believe that the market will follow suit and continue lower in its own bear market. The SP500 is in correction... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Financials jump to #1 spot in S&P 500 sector rankings. * Three sectors now in leading quadrant on weekly RRG * Only Tech and Consumer Discretionary showing negative RRG headings * RRG portfolio outperforming S&P 500 YTD by 10 basis points Financials take the lead. No changes... READ MORE
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
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Two Consumer Staples stocks and one Consumer Discretionary stock made the cut this week. * These three stocks show clear support levels that could serve as potential entry points. This week, we get back to earnings and, sadly, the pickings are slim. Given these turbulent times, we have two... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * A confirmed bear flag pattern would imply a minimum downside objective around $SPX 5200. Friday's overheated inflation data appears to have initiated a new downward leg for the major equity averages. This could mean a confirmed bear flag pattern for the S&P 500, and... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tariff concerns were elevated once again on Wednesday after President Trump said he would be making a statement later in the day. * Technology stocks and automobile stocks were hit hard in Wednesday's trading. * President Trump's tariff announcement after Wednesday's market close could... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * META remains above an upward-sloping 200-day moving average. * If AMZN fails to hold its 200-day, this could mean bad things for AMZN and bad things for the markets. * TSLA has rallied up to its 200-day moving average, but so far has failed to gain a foothold above this... READ MORE
Recently, there have been horror stories about individual Tesla owners being harassed and dealers being vandalized, all because people have decided they don't like Elon Musk or his recent DOGE actions. In Europe, sales are reported down 49% in the first two months of the year, and, to... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shares how to use multi-timeframe analysis — Monthly, Weekly, and Daily charts — to find the best stock market opportunities. See how Joe uses StockCharts tools to create confluence across timeframes and spot key levels. Joe then identifies strength in commodities, QQQ, and finishes up by... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tuesday's stock market action was lackluster with not much movement in either direction. * Lack of followthrough from the previous trading day's upside action shows uncertainty is still in the air. * Keep an eye on the health of the overall U.S. economy by monitoring... READ MORE
In this video, Dave breaks down the upside bounce in the Magnificent 7 stocks — AAPL, AMZN, NVDA, and more — highlighting key levels, 200-day moving averages, and top trading strategies using the StockCharts platform. Find out whether these leading growth stocks are set for a bullish reversal or more downside. Will... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * When markets rebound from a sharp decline, you'll have more than enough stocks to choose from. * If you're considering stocks that are outpacing their peers, you need to run the right scan to spot them. * Darden Restaurants' stock price made an all-time high,... READ MORE
Over the weekend it was announced that tariffs will be narrowing and possibly not as widespread as initially thought. Negotiations are continuing in the background and this seems to be allaying market participants' fears. The market rallied strongly on the news. Carl and Erin gave you their opinions of... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Energy sector jumps to position #2 in top 5 * Consumer Staples drops out of portfolio * Communication Services remains at #1 spot * Modest pick up of relative momentum for XLK and XLY not enough yet Energy Jumps to #2 A big move for the energy sector last week as... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Price action was sideways this week, with a lot of up and down movement. * FedEx's weak guidance sent the stock price sliding 6.45%. * Precious metals rally with gold prices hitting an all time high this week. If one word could characterize this week's... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * These three stocks are showing great relative strength when compared to their peers. * Two stocks are relatively less risky, while one is a tech high-flyer. * Identify your entry and exit points and set alerts to notify you when price reaches these levels. Seeing that the earnings slate is... READ MORE
After reaching an all-time around $540 in mid-February, the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) dropped almost 14% to make a new swing low around $467. With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq bouncing nicely this week, investors are struggling to differentiate between a bearish dead-cat bounce and a bullish full... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Building a diversified portfolio takes a lot of planning, but it doesn't have to be complicated. * Diversification helps you manage risk, though it can't eliminate it entirely. * StockCharts has all the tools you need to construct a sector-diversified portfolio. You already know about diversification.... READ MORE
On Friday DP indicators logged an Upside Initiation Climax. This exhaustion events often mark the beginning of new rallies and could indicate that the market is indeed ready to rebound. However, we do question its veracity given lukewarm trading to begin Monday's trading. Carl started us off by... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * At the moment, we're seeing a big shakeup in sector rankings. * Healthcare has entered the top five. * Technology is dropping to last position. * All defensive sectors are now in the top five. Big Moves in Sector Ranking The ranking of US sectors continues to shift. At... READ MORE
In this exclusive video, legendary trader Larry Williams breaks down why the stock market is primed for a rally, using technical analysis, fundamental signals, and seasonal trends. He explains how tariffs, crude oil, and cyclical patterns could fuel the next big market surge, plus stocks to watch during this potential... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Five Below is in a long-term downtrend and could be setting up for rally from which swing traders could benefit. * Nike's stock price has struggled to break above its 200-day moving average, but a bullish divergence may be lurking. * Micron Technology shares have been in a... READ MORE
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