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These Small-Cap Setups Are Getting My Attention

These Small-Cap Setups Are Getting My Attention

Small-cap stocks are starting to stand out, and Joe Rabil is finding attractive setups across several sectors. See what IWM is signaling and which chart patterns are catching his attention....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: Insider Screener Setups for Swing Traders

StockCharts Insider: Insider Screener Setups for Swing Traders

Before We Dive In… Swing traders operate on relatively narrow time frames. They hold positions for days, maybe a week or more. If you’re looking for swing trading opportunities, fundamentals may be lower on the totem pole of criteria. You’re looking for technical setups, often from different angles....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Nifty Awaits a Trigger as Key Support and Resistance Zones Hold – Watch These Levels

Week Ahead: Nifty Awaits a Trigger as Key Support and Resistance Zones Hold – Watch These Levels

The Nifty is confined in a trading range, but will it last? Milan explains what to watch and what to expect in the week ahead....   READ MORE 

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Rotation YOU Need To Be Following

As we head into a historically seasonal weak month, it may be necessary for investors to look outside of semiconductor-related stocks. Tom Bowley looks at the 12 best-performing industry groups and identifies those with potential....   READ MORE 

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Soybean field: agribusiness ETF breaks out

Agribusiness ETF Defends Breakout with Strong Upturn After Throwback

The VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) displayed a successful throwback and strong upturn. Arthur Hill walks you through this setup....   READ MORE 

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Semiconductor chip: NVIDIA earnings preview

NVIDIA Earnings Preview: Bulls See a Path to New All-Time Highs

NVIDIA reports earnings on August 26 and, looking at the charts, the technicals are leaning bullish. However, weakness in semiconductors could be a headwind. Will NVDA reach its $239 record-high target? Save these charts and monitor them closely on earnings day....   READ MORE 

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MU, AVGO & META: These Levels Could Decide What's Next

MU, AVGO & META: These Levels Could Decide What's Next

Dave Keller breaks down the support and resistance that could separate short-term market noise from something more concerning....   READ MORE 

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Blue barrels of oil: oil consolidation may be nearing an end

Oil's Consolidation May Be Nearing an End

Energy stocks are displaying bullish action, which could mean that oil will resume its primary uptrend. Martin Pring analyzes the chart of XLE and the chronological sequence of the commodity cycle to identify when energy prices will rise....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week #79

Julius presents his weekly sector rotation update for US sectors, using Relative Rotation Graphs. Which sectors made the top 5? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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Retail Earnings Week: Will Walmart and the Consumer Power the S&P 500 to More Record Highs?

Reports from big-box stores and discounters will provide clues about consumer spending for the rest of the year. Know which charts and macro fundamentals you should be watching now....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Directional Move Eludes Nifty; Index Yet to Navigate Overhead Resistance Cluster

The Nifty is in a consolidation zone and continues to negotiate an overhead resistance cluster at the 24,500–24,750 zone. Milan provides an analysis of what to expect in the week ahead....   READ MORE 

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Gold is Breaking Out Again. Is a New Uptrend Beginning?

Gold and gold miners are showing renewed technical strength after months of weakness. Dave Keller, CMT, breaks down the emerging accumulation phase in GLD and GDX, then highlights the key breakout and resistance levels to watch for Agnico Eagle Mines....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week #78

Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on US sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs....   READ MORE 

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What Should YOU Do With All-Time Highs Heading Into September?

With the S&P 500 reaching new highs, should investors be concerned about the possibility of a top forming? Tom Bowley breaks down the monthly, weekly, and daily charts of the S&P 500. Find out if technical signals are pointing to more upside or downside....   READ MORE 

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Tech Comes Alive as XLK Extends on Breakout, Equal-Weight QQQ Leads

Technology stocks are breaking out with improving breadth. Arthur Hill explores charts of technology ETFs, which are showing clear signs of breakouts that have potential to resume the bigger uptrend....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Break Out to New Highs — Is 8,000 Next for the S&P 500?

Stocks close higher as inflation cools, market breadth strengthens, and volatility stays low. Here's what traders should watch next....   READ MORE 

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Bank buildings with charts above them: Financials sector keeps surging

Financials Keep Surging: Why XLF’s 11-Week Winning Streak Has Further to Run

The Financials sector has been up for 11 straight weeks. Will autumn volatility reverse the trend? Find out in this in-depth analysis of the sector....   READ MORE 

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Commodities: gold, oil, corn, copper, silver

Commodity Battle Lines Are Being Drawn

Does the bull market in commodities still have room to run? Martin Pring conducts an in-depth technical analysis of commodity indexes and commodity-sensitive currencies and shares his findings....   READ MORE 

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Gold Just Broke Out. Is the Debasement Trade Back?

Gold has broken through downtrend resistance and posted its best weekly gain since January. Will it break through near-term resistance between $4500 and $4600?...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 at Highs, Yields at Lows: Where Income Investors Are Finding Opportunity

With the S&P 500 at highs, it's worth considering companies that generate a consistent income stream. Mary Ellen analyzes two stocks that have technical and fundamental strength....   READ MORE 

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The S&P 500 Just Hit Its Target. What Happens Next?

The S&P 500 Just Hit Its Target. What Happens Next?

Frank Cappelleri explains the new bullish patterns now in play, why failed bearish setups mattered, and what could determine the market’s next move....   READ MORE 

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Gold Triggers a Squeeze-Thrust Sequence; Second Time in 12 Months

The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) went through a Bollinger Band Squeeze-thrust sequence for the second time in 12 months. What does it mean for GLD? Arthur Hill breaks it down for you....   READ MORE 

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Looking Beyond Technology for Market Leadership

While AI continues to dominate headlines, leadership is expanding into Materials, Industrials, and Energy. Dave Keller, CMT, explains how sector rotation fits the market cycle and highlights three stocks showing strong relative strength that could lead the next phase of the bull market....   READ MORE 

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The Bull Market Looks Healthy. Here's Why

The Bull Market Looks Healthy. Here's Why

Tom Bowley breaks down the latest S&P 500 and Nasdaq trends, explains why recent technical signals remain bullish, and highlights the sectors leading the market higher....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Breaks Out as Mega-Cap Tech Roars Back: Here’s What to Watch Now

The S&P 500 is breaking out to new highs, global stocks are reaching new highs, and sector rotation is healthy. What should investors be watching next? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week #76/77

Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on sector rotation for US stock market using Relative Rotation Graphs....   READ MORE 

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Arrow breaking through a board while others are stationary: Nasdaq breaks out

Nasdaq Breaks Out as Tech Stocks Rally. Can the Momentum Continue?

The Nasdaq breaks out as technology stocks lead a broad market rally. See the key levels in tech, oil, yields, and volatility that traders should watch next....   READ MORE 

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The Next Market Leaders? 10 Charts to Watch

The Next Market Leaders? 10 Charts to Watch

Where could the market’s next leaders come from? Dave Keller shares 10 charts that could help identify the strongest opportunities developing across growth stocks, recovery candidates, and fresh technical breakouts....   READ MORE 

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Can Semiconductors Be Both a Buy and a Sell?

Is it time to buy semiconductor stocks? After taking a beating, this group is showing signs of life. This analysis of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF shows what you should focus on to determine if it'll be a short-term rally or a more sustained uptrend. ...   READ MORE 

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The August Test: Can the Bull Market Survive Seasonal Volatility?

August and September tend to be seasonally weak months; keep an eye on charts showing mixed technical signals. Risk management should be front and center for the next few months....   READ MORE 

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Breadth Continues to Improve; SPY Consolidates & Becomes Oversold

Breadth Continues to Improve; SPY Consolidates & Becomes Oversold

With market breadth improving, the S&P 500 has potential for an upside breakout. Arthur Hill analyzes market breadth indicators and shows why an upside breakout is possible in the SPY....   READ MORE 

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Three Breadth Indicators That Could Decide the Next Market Move

The S&P 500 remains trapped in a trading range, but market breadth tells a more nuanced story. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews key breadth indicators to explain what's supporting the bull market, where warning signs remain, and what would confirm a more bullish outlook....   READ MORE 

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The Smart Money Has Moved. Have You?

The Smart Money Has Moved. Have You?

Money is rotating, but where is it going? Tom examines the areas holding up best as former leaders lose momentum. He also reviews key support levels, seasonal trends, recent and upcoming Magnificent Seven earnings, and the market signals that deserve the closest attention in the weeks ahead....   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market Just Broke Support. Here’s What Traders Should Watch Next

Stocks, bonds, and volatility send warning signals after the Fed meeting. Here are the key support levels and market catalysts traders should watch next. ...   READ MORE 

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Is the Market Stronger Than It Looks? Market Breadth Says Yes...and No

Is the Market Stronger Than It Looks? Market Breadth Says Yes...and No

Dave Keller examines key market breadth indicators to explain why some signals remain bullish while others are beginning to weaken, along with what investors should be watching next....   READ MORE 

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Wheat and bowl of oats: food prices going up

Crude Oil Cools Off; Food Prices Could Be Heating Up

While oil prices are cooling off, wheat, soybean, and corn prices may be getting ready to take off. Martin Pring analyzes the charts of the agricultural complex and shows you the price levels to monitor....   READ MORE 

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SpaceX Stock Is Down 50%. Time to Buy? Here's What the Chart Says

SpaceX's stock price has fallen about 50% from its peak. Has the selloff run its course? Here's a look at the charts and the levels to watch....   READ MORE 

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Two Blowout Earnings Reports and What to Look For to Predict One

Earnings season is in full swing and, as expected, results were mixed. Tom Bowley looks at four stocks of companies that have reported earnings, and discusses one indicator you should review ahead of earnings reports....   READ MORE 

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Moving Average Limbo: A Critical Pattern to Watch

When a stock falls below its 50-day moving average but remains above its 200-day moving average, the next move often determines the longer-term trend. Dave Keller, CMT, explains this "moving average limbo" pattern, using Alphabet, MDY, and Broadcom to identify key technical signals....   READ MORE 

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Electric poles: Utility stocks show strong breadt

Utes and Energy Show Strongest Breadth; Utilities SPDR Extends on Bullish Signal

Out of the 11 S&P 500 sectors, Utilities is showing the strongest breadth. Arthur Hill does a top-down analysis starting with the sectors, then focuses on the chart of XLU....   READ MORE