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How to Generate Weekly Income with Options — Fast and Smart!

How to Generate Weekly Income with Options — Fast and Smart!

Tony Zhang reveals how to generate consistent weekly income with smart options strategies. Learn how to scan for the highest-yielding cover calls, cash-secured puts, and spreads using StockCharts’ OptionsPlay Strategy Center....   READ MORE 

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Using Trend Signals and Oversold Conditions to Get a Jump on the Breakout

If you're looking to get in early on a breakout, first identify the uptrend and then find oversold setups. Arthur Hill walks you through how to look for the ideal setups....   READ MORE 

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A Stock Market Rally With a Twist: What's Strengthening and What's Cracking?

The Fed cut sparked new life in the stock market. See which sectors broke out, where weakness remains, and what it means for investors....   READ MORE 

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Hedge Funds AND Mutual Funds Picked These 6 Stocks — Should You?

Hedge Funds AND Mutual Funds Picked These 6 Stocks — Should You?

Dave Keller, CMT reviews six stocks that appeared on both hedge fund and mutual fund “shared favorites” lists in a recent Goldman Sachs study. He evaluates each using StockCharts tools, revealing which setups still show strength and which may be flashing warning signs....   READ MORE 

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Is It Finally Time for Small Caps to Outperform?

Small caps have made very little upside movement since 2021, but that could be changing. Martin Pring analyzes small-cap stocks and makes his case for a potential rally in this asset group....   READ MORE 

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AI’s Reality Check: Oracle and Broadcom Earnings Take Center Stage

Oracle and Broadcom report earnings this week. Investors' reaction to the stocks will indicate whether software or semiconductors are leading the AI arms race....   READ MORE 

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Nifty Stays Cautious Near Highs Amid Soft Breadth

The Nifty ended the week flat to mildly negative. The lack of participation from the broader market and weakening market breadth indicate that investors should be cautious. Here's a deep dive into the analytics....   READ MORE 

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Bull or Bear? Dave Keller’s Four Scenarios for the Nasdaq’s Next Move

Bull or Bear? Dave Keller’s Four Scenarios for the Nasdaq’s Next Move

The Nasdaq 100 sits near record highs, but where does it go from here? Dave Keller, CMT, lays out four scenarios—ranging from a Santa Claus rally to a deeper correction—and assigns probabilities to each to help investors prepare for early 2026’s next big move....   READ MORE 

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The AI Revival: Why Investors Are Circling Back

Investors are rotating back into stocks that pulled back in between October and November. Here are stocks that saw renewed interest last week....   READ MORE 

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As Technology Loses Its Luster, What Stocks Should You Consider?

Technology has lost its momentum. Until it shows more leadership, it makes sense to focus on other areas of the market for potential investment opportunities. ...   READ MORE 

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Two Currencies May Be About to Go Bullish for Commodities

The Australian dollar and Canadian dollar may be getting ready to strengthen against the US dollar. Martin Pring analyzes these two commodity-based currencies and discusses which direction the two are likely to move....   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market Is Quiet… but Something Big Is Brewing Under the Surface

Market breadth is strengthening as small caps, transports, and banks show leadership. See what these trends mean for the next potential breakout. ...   READ MORE 

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Top Charts for December: When the 200-Day Becomes the Deciding Factor

The 200-day moving average remains one of the most powerful tools in technical analysis. Dave Keller, CMT, spotlights three stocks—COO, COIN, and HBAN—where this long-term trendline is shaping potential bullish reversals, bearish setups, and breakout recoveries....   READ MORE 

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David Keller's December Playbook: 10 Charts You Should See

David Keller's December Playbook: 10 Charts You Should See

If you're looking for a quick pulse of the stock market heading into the last month of the year, David Keller, CMT, just dropped a video breaking down the 10 charts he's watching, and there's a lot to unpack. Some stocks are powering higher...   READ MORE 

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The Santa Setup: What December Intermarket Price Action Might Look Like

Historical stock market patterns point to strength heading into Christmas. Keep an eye on the US dollar, Treasury yields, retail stocks, and volatility as we close out the year....   READ MORE 

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Will Santa Keep on Giving? Or Will the Grinch Finally Come to Wall Street?

Will Santa Keep on Giving? Or Will the Grinch Finally Come to Wall Street?

The S&P and NYSE Composites have reached resistance. Can the push through, or will they back off?...   READ MORE 

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Nifty Breaks Out, Breadth Lags: Cautious Optimism Ahead

Nifty Breaks Out, Breadth Lags: Cautious Optimism Ahead

Nifty is in an uptrend and continues to scale new heights, but the market remains somewhat narrow. Are we approaching a zone of resistance?...   READ MORE 

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Market Strength Broadens — What’s Powering This Rally?

Market Strength Broadens — What’s Powering This Rally?

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down this week’s market pullback and the key chart signals emerging after the break below support. She highlights the areas still showing strength and where potential opportunities may be forming beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

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3-Step Process to Increase your Success Rate: Trend, Relative Performance and Chart Setup

When making investment decisions, use a repeatable process such as this three-step framework to filter names, focus on leaders, and time your entries. ...   READ MORE 

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The US Dollar Index Hits a Critical Crossroad: Will It Reverse or Rally?

The US Dollar Index has reached a key resistance level. Will it break through it and rally higher? Martin Pring provides his expert insight into the dollar's potential to rally....   READ MORE 

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The Gold Gobble: A Cornucopia of Bullish Year-End Catalysts on the Table

Is gold getting ready for a year-end rally? Seasonal patterns, macro tailwinds, and historical price action suggest that we could see the precious metal close out the year on a strong rally....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Bounce Back: Is This the Start of Something Bigger?

Market breadth is turning bullish while sentiment lags. Get a clear breakdown of what's driving this week's market action....   READ MORE 

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Apple Leads, Amazon Lags, Nvidia Wobbles: Sorting the Magnificent 7 by Trend Strength

The Magnificent 7 are showing clear divergence from each other in November. Apple continues its breakout, Nvidia struggles after earnings, and Amazon teeters on key support. Dave Keller, CMT, breaks down the technical setups that could shape December’s market trend....   READ MORE 

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Nifty Near Highs as Sector Leadership Rotates on RRG

Nifty Near Highs as Sector Leadership Rotates on RRG

The Nifty is at a crucial inflection zone, trading just below its all-time high; could it see a breakout?...   READ MORE 

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Breakdown or Opportunity? What the Charts Reveal Now

Breakdown or Opportunity? What the Charts Reveal Now

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down this week’s market pullback and the key chart signals emerging after the break below support. She highlights the areas still showing strength and where potential opportunities may be forming beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

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Did The Strong Reversal on Friday Mark The Bottom?

There's a lot of noise in the market right now, but the longer-term perspective shows the major indexes testing key support levels. Investor sentiment may also be shifting. What could lie ahead? Take a look at these charts....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: John Murphy’s Law #5 - Draw the Line (Trendlines)

StockCharts Insider: John Murphy’s Law #5 - Draw the Line (Trendlines)

Before We Dive In… Every chart tells some kind of a story. Without structure, however, that story can feel like noise. Trendlines help you sense the rhythm underneath the often volatile surface, showing where buyers and sellers may draw their invisible battle lines and how long those lines can hold....   READ MORE 

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A Rough Week for Stocks — But This Sector Just Hit a New High!

A Rough Week for Stocks — But This Sector Just Hit a New High!

It was a tough week for equities as major indices broke below key levels and money rotated away from growth. Tom Bowley highlights where strength is emerging — especially in healthcare and energy — and highlights stocks showing strong accumulation and breakout potential....   READ MORE 

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Is the Market About to Turn? Key Charts Every Investor Should Watch Now

Stocks have pulled back quickly. Explore what NVDA's earnings, breadth indicators, and sentiment data suggest for the market's next move....   READ MORE 

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Bitcoin Takes One More Step to Signal a Primary Bear Market

Martin Pring analyzes Bitcoin using charts of different time frames, highlighting key support levels and divergences. Keep an eye on these charts....   READ MORE 

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Consumer Watch: A Costco Breakdown Could Be the Market’s Biggest Warning Yet

Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples are lagging the most in sector performance. Costco's chart could send an early warning signal in consumer sentiment....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: John Murphy’s Law #3 — Find the Low and High of It (Support & Resistance)

StockCharts Insider: John Murphy’s Law #3 — Find the Low and High of It (Support & Resistance)

Before We Dive In… If you could spot where price is likely to bounce, stall, or reverse, you’d probably time entries and exits a lot better. That’s Law #3: find support and resistance—plus the polarity principle, where broken resistance often becomes support, and vice versa. The Core...   READ MORE 

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MACD Warning for S&P 500! Momentum Shift Underway

MACD Warning for S&P 500! Momentum Shift Underway

Joe Rabil breaks down the MACD warning and weakening momentum in the S&P 500 as the index tests support near its 18-week moving average. Additionally, he reviews Bitcoin’s reversal setup and highlights stocks with improving relative strength and trend structure....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Shows Topping Signs! Financials and Semis at Key Levels

S&P 500 Shows Topping Signs! Financials and Semis at Key Levels

Frank Cappelleri breaks down a major market inflection point as the S&P 500 tests a topping pattern and several key levels. He also reviews financials and semiconductors where structure shifts and breakdown risks may determine the next move....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: John Murphy’s Law #1 — Map the Trends

StockCharts Insider: John Murphy’s Law #1 — Map the Trends

Before We Dive In… While the tools and strategies we use to analyze markets have evolved, human behavior has remained consistent (more or less). That’s why John Murphy’s Ten Laws of Technical Trading is as relevant today as it was during the long course of history from which...   READ MORE 

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Megaphone Pattern + Death Cross: Bitcoin’s Technicals Flash a Warning

Cryptocurrencies have been under pressure, and two key chart developments indicate further downside. Here's what you need to watch as the year-end approaches....   READ MORE 

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Charting the Week Ahead: Where Is Nifty Headed Next?

Charting the Week Ahead: Where Is Nifty Headed Next?

Nifty's current technical setup reflects a strong market, steadily grinding higher. What does the coming week have in store?...   READ MORE 

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The Market’s Stuck in Neutral: What Could Break the Standstill?

The stock market churned but went nowhere this week as breadth held steady and rate-cut odds shifted. Here's what investors should watch next week....   READ MORE 

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Market Rotation: What’s Really Happening Beneath the Surface

While the stock market indexes are looking range-bound, there's a shift in what's driving the market's performance. Find out what's going on beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

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Market Top or Bullish Bounce? Watch These Top 5 Crucial Market Metrics to Decide!

Market Top or Bullish Bounce? Watch These Top 5 Crucial Market Metrics to Decide!

With the market just a shout away from its all-time highs, Grayson Roze shares five market metrics every trader should watch using StockCharts’ Market Summary Dashboard. Learn how he tracks trends, breadth, sentiment, and sector strength to uncover what’s really driving the market....   READ MORE