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DraftKings' Stock Overheating? Here's What You Need to Do Now

DraftKings' Stock Overheating? Here's What You Need to Do Now

KEY TAKEAWAYS * DraftKings has demonstrated significant revenue growth following a lengthy period of outperformance relative to the S&P 500 and its respective sector and industry * DraftKings' stock is overbought, with a declining RSI suggesting near term market correction * Set a price alert to measure an anticipated pullback...   READ MORE 

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BUY Signals Continue to Diminish

BUY Signals Continue to Diminish

A Golden Cross BUY Signal is generated when the 50-day EMA of a price index crosses up through its 200-day EMA. DecisionPoint's Golden Cross Index (GCI) shows the percentage of stocks in a price index that have a Golden Cross BUY Signal, and is an expression of long-term...   READ MORE 

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Identifying Powerful Trends with This Game-Changing ADX Setup

Identifying Powerful Trends with This Game-Changing ADX Setup

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shares the criteria for his favorite ADX setup. He explains what he needs to see on 2 different timeframes to put a stock into position for a powerful trend that can last a long time. Joe closes...   READ MORE 

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Larry's "Family Gathering" February 15, 2024 Recording

Larry's "Family Gathering" February 15, 2024 Recording

In this video, Larry begins by presenting two trade recommendations, then digs into AI stocks, Bitcoin, and what you should be doing right now. Is it time to go long? Go short? Or wait for a decline? He explains the difference between FOMO and actually losing money, and how pain...   READ MORE 

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The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 8: The Enemy in the Mirror

The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 8: The Enemy in the Mirror

Note to the reader: This is the eighth in a series of articles I'm publishing here taken from my book, "Investing with the Trend." Hopefully, you will find this content useful. Market myths are generally perpetuated by repetition, misleading symbolic connections, and the complete ignorance of...   READ MORE 

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Gold is at the Crossroad

Gold is at the Crossroad

Last November and December, it looked as if gold had broken out from a multi-year inverse head-and-shoulders. Since then, the price has dropped below the breakout area, and the long-term KST has begun to roll over. Just like takeoff and landing are the critical points for an aircraft, breakouts are...   READ MORE 

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The Halftime Show: Inflation Back in the Driver's Seat

The Halftime Show: Inflation Back in the Driver's Seat

Yesterday, the market saw a massive selloff of over 2% at market lows for the SPY and the NDX. However, the rebound at the end of the day was promising, though not enough to change sentiment. What this means is that the selloff came from the hot CPI print, so...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Plunges Below 5K!

S&P 500 Plunges Below 5K!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave shows how the S&P 500 is just barely holding trendline support as his short-term Market Trend Model threatens to turn bearish this week. Guest Sean McLaughlin of All Star Charts talks through how he's playing...   READ MORE 

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Walmart Stood Strong When The Market Crumbled - Time To Buy?

Walmart Stood Strong When The Market Crumbled - Time To Buy?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Walmart's stock was one among 37 outliers, rising early amidst a major market decline before slightly pulling back * Technical indicators warn of potential weakness, signaling an imminent dip, but there's a good entry point for WMT * Setting price alerts around specific levels and watching...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Avoid These "Magnificent 7" Stocks!

DP Trading Room: Avoid These "Magnificent 7" Stocks!

On today's DecisionPoint Trading Room episode, Carl reviews the Magnificent 7 and gives you his opinion on their current and possible future states. He warns against two in particular and gives his stamp of approval on three others. Negative divergences are still a problem and Carl explains why....   READ MORE 

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Beware the Hindenburg Omen!

Beware the Hindenburg Omen!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Jim Miekka created the Hindenburg Omen after studying the conditions present at previous market peaks. * The Hindenburg Omen triggered an initial signal this week, just as the S&P 500 finally closed above 5000 for the first time. * If we see a second signal in the next...   READ MORE 

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Sentiment Lopsided - Is It a Problem?

Sentiment Lopsided - Is It a Problem?

Periodically, we like to review sentiment charts, and today we have two for you. One is the poll results from the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) and the other is the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM) Exposure level. In both cases, we are starting to see sentiment...   READ MORE 

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Your Questions, Answered! Price Gaps, Bull Flags, Inverse Patterns, and MORE

Your Questions, Answered! Price Gaps, Bull Flags, Inverse Patterns, and MORE

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave digs into The Final Bar Mailbag and answers questions on price patterns like bull flags, what price gaps actually represent on the chart, and why analyzing earnings trends could help you anticipate subsequent moves for stocks like META. This...   READ MORE 

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The Costco Stock Surge: What You Need to Know Right Now!

The Costco Stock Surge: What You Need to Know Right Now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Costco's stock surged to unprecedented heights, surpassing its previous all-time record * Costco's technical situation looks exceedingly bullish, but like many stocks hitting record highs, the stock may be slightly overbought * The Money Flow Index can measure momentum and show whether price buying pressure is...   READ MORE 

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3 Expert Earnings Plays: Maximizing Reward, Minimizing Risk

3 Expert Earnings Plays: Maximizing Reward, Minimizing Risk

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Danielle Shay of Simpler Trading. Danielle highlights three earnings plays she's focused on this week, and shares how she combines multiple time frames in her trading to better define risk vs. reward. Dave laments the weakening...   READ MORE 

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Master Momentum Using Price Swings and Fibonacci Grids

Master Momentum Using Price Swings and Fibonacci Grids

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe discusses how he uses the price swings and Fibonacci grid to determine the momentum of a trend without the use of indicators.  He explains how indicators can lag at reversal points and why we need to lean...   READ MORE 

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Why the NAAIM Exposure Index Matters to Your Investments

Why the NAAIM Exposure Index Matters to Your Investments

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Ryan Redfern, ChFC, CMT of Shadowridge Asset Management and President of NAAIM. Ryan provides a primer on the NAAIM Exposure Index, including what it is, how it's calculated, and how it can be used to measure...   READ MORE 

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Decoding PLTR Stock: Why It's an Attractive Investment

Decoding PLTR Stock: Why It's an Attractive Investment

KEY TAKEAWAYS * PLTR stock gapped up after its impressive Q4 earnings and guidance * Watch the average directional index and relative strength index to monitor the momentum of the upward trend * If momentum continues to be strong, the stock would be an attractive investment If you look at a chart of...   READ MORE 

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Eli Lilly's Volatile Victory: What Tuesday's Turnaround Means for Your Portfolio

Eli Lilly's Volatile Victory: What Tuesday's Turnaround Means for Your Portfolio

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Eli Lilly & Co's beat on earnings and revenue expectations led to a swift 5% spike and reversal in its stock price * Analyzing Eli Lilly's stock price chart reveal some headwinds that may not be apparent in fundamental data * Eli Lilly's stock...   READ MORE 

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Market Breadth Divergence Says NO BULL!

Market Breadth Divergence Says NO BULL!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave demonstrates how the market's recent upswing has left mid-caps and small-caps in the dust, with deteriorating breadth conditions suggesting an increased risk of downside for the S&P 500. He also unveils the latest enhancements to...   READ MORE 

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Only a Fool Would Try to Call a Correction in a Bull Market, So Here Goes!

Only a Fool Would Try to Call a Correction in a Bull Market, So Here Goes!

The vast majority of the primary trend indicators are pointing to a bull market and have been doing so for the better part of a year. Chart 1, for instance, shows that NYSE Margin Debt, or rather its long-term KST, has only recently gone bullish. The vertical lines point out...   READ MORE 

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DecisionPoint Trading Room: Narrow Advance a Big Problem!

DecisionPoint Trading Room: Narrow Advance a Big Problem!

The market rally last week was very narrow, driven mainly by large gains in communication services stocks like Meta. Many technical indicators are showing negative divergences. The broader market struggled. Erin reviews all of the sectors under the hood and then takes your symbol requests. Key Takeaways: - Communication services...   READ MORE 

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Generals March On, but Fewer Troops are Following - Get the Essential Breadth Indicator ChartList

Generals March On, but Fewer Troops are Following - Get the Essential Breadth Indicator ChartList

Divergences reflect a disconnect between price and the indicator. A bearish divergence forms when price forges a higher high and the indicator fails to confirm this high. In the case presented below, we have the S&P 500 moving higher and fewer stocks making it back above their 50...   READ MORE 

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Deciphering Gold's (GLD) Signals: Is Now the Time to Go Long on Gold?

Deciphering Gold's (GLD) Signals: Is Now the Time to Go Long on Gold?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The robust jobs data triggered a sell-off in the gold market, hampering expectations of an imminent rate cut * Price projections for GLD in 2024 span a wide spectrum, below and above current prices because of fluctuating macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics * The Volume-by-Price indicator is especially useful in recognizing...   READ MORE 

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Top Ten Charts to Watch for February 2024

Top Ten Charts to Watch for February 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Grayson and Dave run through charts they feel present actionable opportunities based on their technical analysis setups. They'll cover breakout strategies, moving average techniques, relative strength, and much more. And you'll have ten new charts to...   READ MORE 

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DR Horton Stock Plummets: Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?

DR Horton Stock Plummets: Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * DHI's stock plummeted after missing Wall Street's earnings expectations and soft guidance * Technical indicators provide a clearer view for those looking to buy the dip * You can use StockCharts seasonality charts to provide a big-picture context to your trading setup The tight supply environment...   READ MORE 

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Mastering MACD: The Fly-By Pattern

Mastering MACD: The Fly-By Pattern

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe discusses key aspects to MACD when viewed as an oscillator rather than a momentum indicator. He also explains how to use MACD combination signals as well as combining with the ADX indicator.  He then covers the symbol...   READ MORE 

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Home Prices and Stocks | Focus on Stocks: February 2024

Home Prices and Stocks | Focus on Stocks: February 2024

Let's begin this month with a look at ... Home Prices and Stocks Most people have the majority of their money in homes and/or stocks. Thus, I thought that this month, I would take a look at what should be happening in the real estate market. Let'...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Falls, Nears First Support Level -- How Much Lower Can It Go?

S&P 500 Falls, Nears First Support Level -- How Much Lower Can It Go?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Fed leaves interest rates unchanged as expected, but investors weren't happy * S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all close lower after Fed decision * The 10-year Treasury yield falls to a three week low Will the Fed cut interest rates at...   READ MORE 

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Gold is Making Waves within a Long-Term Uptrend

Gold is Making Waves within a Long-Term Uptrend

Gold is not the most exciting asset at the moment, but it is in a long-term uptrend and perhaps the strongest commodity out there. There are also signs that the January decline is ending as RSI hits a momentum support zone and a bullish continuation pattern forms. Note that GLD...   READ MORE 

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Is Oil Going Up or Down?

Is Oil Going Up or Down?

Oil is not only an important commodity in and of itself, but is also one has a substantial influence on commodity indexes in general. Its weight in the CRB Composite is 23%; for energy in total, it is 39%. Chart 1 compares the oil price to the CRB Composite, where...   READ MORE 

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Will Catalysts Push Markets HIGHER or Drag Them LOWER?

Will Catalysts Push Markets HIGHER or Drag Them LOWER?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave tracks the S&P 500 as it pushes to a new high above 4900, while the McClellan Oscillator rotates to a bullish reading. He breaks down earnings plays this week, including XOM, MSFT, and more. This video originally...   READ MORE 

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A Word and A Chart About and On Alibaba

A Word and A Chart About and On Alibaba

Alibaba.com is one of the world's largest wholesale marketplaces. To be honest, I had never gone to their website until today, even though we bought shares in BABA 2 weeks ago. So, in case you are like me and have not checked them out, they sell a...   READ MORE 

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Earnings Preview: The Technical Temperature

Earnings Preview: The Technical Temperature

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Big Week in Earnings * Magnificent 7 - Five Reporting (MSFT, GOOGL, META, AAPL and AMZN * Other stocks we look at: PFE, SBUX, AMD, MA, BA, MET, MRK, XOM and CVX * Even more coverage with viewer symbol requests This is a big week for earnings so Carl and Erin...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Indexes Keep Setting New Highs: How Much Higher?

Stock Market Indexes Keep Setting New Highs: How Much Higher?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P notched new record highs in five consecutive trading sessions but snapped the winning streak on Friday * Investors still are complacent, as indicated by the CBOE Volatility index * The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield remains within a 4% to 4.2% range In the first week...   READ MORE 

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How to Avoid Huge Drawdowns from High-Flying Stocks

How to Avoid Huge Drawdowns from High-Flying Stocks

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave hosts an all-mailbag episode, answering viewer questions on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), how ETFs like QTEC have outperformed benchmarks including the Nasdaq 100, and how to avoid painful losses in leading names like NVDA, PANW, and ADBE. This...   READ MORE 

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IBM Stock Shatters Expectations, Hitting a New All-Time High: A Buying Opportunity?

IBM Stock Shatters Expectations, Hitting a New All-Time High: A Buying Opportunity?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * IBM stock price hits a new 52-week high and moves above its upper Bollinger Band® * IBM's share value could continue rising or pull back toward the middle Bollinger Band * If IBM fills its post-earnings price gap it could present a more favorable entry point As a...   READ MORE 

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Unlocking the Power of Technical Indicators

Unlocking the Power of Technical Indicators

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave breaks down the chart of Intel Corp (INTC) to demonstrate the benefits of three important technical indicators: Moving Averages, Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Relative Strength. He shares why a disciplined process of interpreting these indicators can help investors...   READ MORE 

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SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs: How This Major Move Could Skyrocket Coinbase Stock Price

SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs: How This Major Move Could Skyrocket Coinbase Stock Price

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Coinbase stock price is correlated with Bitcoin's price * COIN's price level is getting close to an entry point for bullish investors * An ideal entry point for COIN would be after you see a strong reversal candle with increasing momentum Are you feeling a bit...   READ MORE 

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PRICE IS KING in Stock Trading!

PRICE IS KING in Stock Trading!

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shares his five steps to becoming a better stock picker. He emphasizes the importance of starting with price and using technical analysis to identify potential outperforming stocks. From analyzing monthly and weekly charts to looking at momentum...   READ MORE