KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Euro has been trading sideways against the US dollar for the past two years. * If you switch to a mean-reversion mindset, this may present quite a few attractive opportunities. * You could trade ETFs such as FXE and UUP as an alternative to trading forex currency pairs. For... READ MORE
Since 2011, the US stock market, represented by the S&P Composite, has outperformed the world. In the last couple of weeks or so, it has managed to break out from a trading range in its relationship with the rest of the world and looks headed even higher on... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shows how he sets up the RSI 20 and 5 in ACP to save space and improve analysis. He explains how he uses RSI for both reading the trend and for fine-tuning entry in a strong trend. He gives examples using weekly, daily, and... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 is nearing trendline support, which could provide a crucial signal of downside rotation. * Market breadth indicators are beginning to diverge from the index, trending lower in the month of October. * The MarketCarpet visualization shows a concerning drop in the mega-cap growth names which... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Predefined Scans is a tool you can use to find tradable opportunities in up and down markets. * Coordinating your scans with the SCTR Report can increase your chances of finding strong stocks to trade. * Applovin Corp has been on the radar for months, and its chart displays the... READ MORE
Carl explores which index is best...the SP600 (IJR) or Russell 2000 (IWM). He makes a comparison over time and reveals which tends to be the better performer. Which one should you use to analyze what is happening in small-caps? Carl gives us his market outlook as prices pullback today.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The MACD and PPO indicators are trend-following devices designed to confirm a trend reversal has occurred. * The histogram shows when the MACD indicator is showing signs of a potential reversal, providing more of a leading indicator. * Investors can use other indicators, such as the Chandelier Exit system, on... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Sector Rotation Model and current sector rotation are not supporting broad market strength. * Plotting the members of $INDU on a Relative Rotation Graph helps find the best names in that universe. * TRV, WMT, and AXP are still strong, but now have too much risk for new positions. * CAT,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Dell's stock price continues its near-term uptrend after bottoming in August. * A cross above 70 in the SCTR line will signal increasing technical strength for Dell stock. * Set price alerts for Dell stock so you're notified when the stock price hits a specific threshold.... READ MORE
At DecisionPoint, we track intermediate-term and long-term BUY/SELL signals on twenty-six market, sector, and industry group indexes. The long-term BUY signals are based upon the famous Golden Cross, which is when the 50-day moving average crosses up through the 200-day moving average. (We use exponential moving averages -- EMAs.... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts TV video, Joe shares the MACD downside crossover signal and explains the different ways it can play out when it takes place above the MACD zero line. These downside crossovers can lead to opportunities depending on other criteria, including the ADX action. He then shows how... READ MORE
In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius dives in to the sector rotation model, trying to find any alignment between theoretical and real-life rotations of sectors in combination with the economic cycle. The positions of the various sectors and the economic indicators that are part of this model are not... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The put/call ratio measures volumes in the options market to compare bullish vs. bearish positioning. * The AAII Survey is close to the 50% bullish level, which often coincides with major market tops. * The NAAIM Exposure Index, currently just above 90%, tells us that money managers are not... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * American Tower is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) stock that's on the verge of an upside breakout. * The weekly chart of American Tower shows clear resistance and support levels that can help identify entry points. * Look for American Tower's stock price to reach... READ MORE
Below, Chart 1 shows a weekly plot for the 30-year yield, where we can see a perfectly formed top whose completion was followed by a negative 65-week EMA crossover. At the time of the breakdown, there were few grounds for suspecting a false break. However, in the last couple of... READ MORE
Which market sentiment indicators should we follow to validate the current bull market phase and anticipate a potential market top? David Keller, CMT breaks down three sentiment indicators he's watching in October 2024, explains their calculations and methodology, reviews their signals during previous bull market cycles, and describes... READ MORE
It's time to put Semiconductors in the spotlight. NVDA is starting to trade at all-time highs again and that is likely to bring the Semiconductor industry group up to its own all-time highs. Erin discusses Semiconductors "under the hood" and highlights the NVDA chart. Carl brings... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Stocks go through trending and non-trending phases. * Non-trending phases often last longer than trending phases. * CIBR recently broke out and started a new trending phase. The Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) is resuming the lead as it surged to new highs this past week. It is important to note that... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * While the daily volume reading can give us limited insight on the balance of buyers and sellers, Chaikin Money Flow gives a much clearer picture of trends in volume. * Major tops in the last 12-18 months have been marked with a particular pattern in the S&P... READ MORE
Yesterday, we posted a short video about the lack of participation within the mid-and small-cap universes. Here, we had a rally to new all-time highs, yet we weren't seeing much of anything out of the broad market. Today was a reversal of fortune for these indexes, which rallied... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SPY is starting to resolve its negative divergence with RSI. * Large-cap growth is coming back into favor. * Magnificent 7 stocks provided 2.9% of the S&P 50's 6.8% performance over the past five weeks. Where is the Recent Performance in the S&... READ MORE
DecisionPoint has started posting short video alerts on our YouTube Channel. These videos are less than four minutes and give you the scoop on news you need to know about the market right now. Subscribe to the DecisionPoint.com YouTube Channel HERE so you'll be notified when these... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts TV video, Joe presents the price pattern to follow the recent breakout in the S&P 500. He discusses narrow range bars, wide range bars and when they are important. Joe then explains what needs to take place now to either confirm a breakout or... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Watch the S&P 500's "line in the sand" for a signs of a breakdown in the major averages. * Market breadth indicators could provide an early warning of a potential breakdown for the benchmarks. * By being thoughtful about your position sizing for each... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Carvana stock is back on top of the Top 10 Large-Cap SCTR Report. * If you have a long position in Carvana, monitor your positions carefully. * The stock has the potential to rise much higher, so enjoy the ride while you can. Apologies for revisiting Carvana (CVNA), but it... READ MORE
In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius presents a few conflicting rotations and signals that continue to warrant caution while the S&P 500 keeps hovering just above support. With the negative divergences between price and MACD/RSI remaining intact, SPY should not break 565. Julius looks at rotations... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Crude oil prices spiked, largely due to tensions in the Middle East. * Gasoline prices are following crude oil prices. * An analysis of the charts of crude oil and gasoline prices show potential trading opportunities. Monday saw something of a bloodbath on Wall Street, with the Dow ($INDU) plunging... READ MORE
Will we see a major market top during the month of October? Dave breaks down three market breadth indicators and compares their current configuration to what we observed at the 2007 market top. He then goes through the charts and reviews market topping conditions from a breadth perspective using the... READ MORE
Using West Texas Crude, Chart 1 features one of my favorite techniques for identifying changes in long-term trends, which is simply a PPO using the 6- and 15-month parameters. When it is above zero, it's bullish, and when below, bearish. The pink shading indicates bearish periods, and the... READ MORE
During today's market analysis Carl laid out his reasons why we believe we are at a market top. He discusses the current market price action combined with exclusive DecisionPoint indicators to substantiate his position. Don't miss his analysis. Carl also goes though the Magnificent Seven by... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * There have been less new 52-week highs since mid-September, suggesting leaders are falling off. * The percent of S&P 500 members above their 50-day moving average is below 75%, which often serves as a threshold for a downturn. * The S&P 500 Bullish Percent Index remains... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Over 70% of S&P 500 stocks are above their 200-day SMAs. * SPY and RSP are trading near new highs. * We see a bullish continuation pattern in a key AI stock. It is a bull market for stocks. On the chart below, the S&P 500... READ MORE
In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius explores the October seasonal outlook for the S&P 500 and various sectors. Seasonality suggests a potential rise in the S&P 500, fueled by strength in technology, but there are still concerns about the ongoing negative divergence between price and... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Goldman Sachs just raised their price target for gold to $2,900 an ounce. * Goldman Sachs' price target roughly equals $280 in SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD). * GLD could have more room to run. Here's the issue with gold: it's difficult to find... READ MORE
China's stock market exploded last week in an amazing rally, so formidable that it raises the question of whether it could be the start of a new bull market, or just a short-covering rally which will quickly fizzle out. In that respect, it's important to note... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Vistra Energy can be a big player in providing nuclear power to AI companies. * Vistra Energy's stock price has hit an all-time high. * There are support levels on the daily price chart that could present buying opportunities in VST. Utility stocks are now becoming cool. Going... READ MORE
S&P 500 earnings are in for 2024 Q2, and here is our valuation analysis. The following chart shows the normal value range of the S&P 500 Index, indicating where the S&P 500 would have to be in order to have an overvalued P/E... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Metals appear to be reacting bullishly after China injected more stimulus into its economy. * Gold, silver, and copper are displaying unique patterns and structures. * Keep an eye on momentum for clues as to each metal's likely move within the context of its current pattern. China'... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The leading sector performer in Q3 was Utilities, up by 19.35%. * Utility stocks are gaining attention because of their ability to power up AI companies. * Many utility stocks provide dividends, which could add some extra cash to your portfolio. September, typically considered to be the weakest month... READ MORE
In today's free DecisionPoint Trading Room, Erin pulls out her exclusive DecisionPoint Diamond Scans and finds us some new and interesting stock symbols to explore further. These scans are very powerful and bring the best charts to your attention. DecisionPoint has a new Scan Alert System for purchase... READ MORE