Since the tariff war first broke out, there have been widespread reports in the financial press telling us that investors have decided to cash in on their U.S. profits and move their capital abroad. The U.S., they tell us, is no longer regarded as a safe haven. Indeed,... READ MORE
In this video, Julius analyzes current asset class rotation, revealing why stocks in the lagging quadrant may signal continued market weakness. By combining sector rotation trends—particularly strength in defensive sectors—with SPY seasonality, Julius builds a compelling case that downside risk in the S&P 500 may outweigh... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * PLTR stock dropped sharply in February 2025 but rebounded in April, thanks to easing trade tensions and new government contracts. * RSI and Accumulation/Distribution Line (ADL) suggest bullish momentum, but valuations remain stretched. * Watch the May 5 earnings report and geopolitical developments for PLTR stock's next... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market is holding steady after last week's bounce, but remains hesitant. * Big tech earnings and economic data are the focus this week. * Sector rotation indicates that investors are shifting to defensive mode. Speaking overall, the stock market hasn't changed course after last... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * An absence of strong momentum tells us to be patient and wait for a better entry point on the chart. * Momentum indicators like RSI can help us define the trend phase and better identify when buyers are taking control. * A breakout above $290 could indicate a new accumulation... READ MORE
Today, Carl and Erin made a big announcement! They are retiring at the end of June so today was the last free DecisionPoint Trading Room. It has been our pleasure educating you over the years and your participation in the trading room has been fantastic! Be sure and sign up... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Defensive sectors maintain dominance in top 5, despite strong market performance. * Real Estate enters top 5, replacing Health Care; Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Financials remain stable in top 3 positions. * Defensive positioning has put a dent in portfolio performance after strong week. Real Estate and Healthcare Swapping Positions... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Market breadth indicators are flashing a bullish signal. * Sector rotation is favoring risk-on investing. * The Zweig Breadth Thrust triggered a signal, indicating a reversal from bearish to bullish conditions. After weeks of uncertainty, the stock market finally gave us something to smile about. The major indexes just wrapped... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * This week's rally pushed the S&P 500 above an important trendline formed by the major highs in 2025. * Improving market breadth indicators confirm a broad advance off the early April market low. * Using a "stoplight" technique, we can better assess risk and... READ MORE
This week will be the biggest week of earnings season and yes, all eyes will be on the heavy-hitters: META, AMZN, MSFT, and AAPL. These names dominate headlines, and their charts are practically seared into our brains. But let's look at some solid companies that might fly under... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The AAII survey demonstrates a lack of bullish optimism after the recent bounce higher. * The NAAIM Exposure Index suggests that money managers remain skeptical of the recent advance. * While Rydex fund flows show a rotation to defensive positions, previous bearish cycles have seen much larger rotations. When I... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Even though the stock market outlook may appear cautiously optimistic, it helps to monitor sentiment and money flow indicators. * The S&P 500 is below its 40-week moving average and sentiment reads bearish. * In a headline-driven market, any signs of optimism may reflect a pause, which means... READ MORE
Something didn't seem to ring true a couple of weeks ago when the whole world, by which I mean from the Treasury Secretary to your favorite cable news host, seized on the recent sell-off in bonds and why they would no longer be a safe haven and therefore... READ MORE
In this video, Joe highlights key technical setups in select country ETFs that are showing strength right now. He analyzes monthly and weekly MACD, ADX, and RSI trends that are signaling momentum shifts. Joe also reviews the critical level to watch on the S&P 500 (SPX), while breaking... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tesla's daily chart displays key support levels to monitor after the company reports earnings. * Service Now is showing signs of a bottom, which could mean a reversal depending on earnings results. * Watch for Alphabet, Inc. shares to hit specific support levels, which could give traders favorable... READ MORE
In this video, market sentiment, investor psychology, and stock market trends take center stage as David Keller, CMT, shares three powerful sentiment indicators that he tracks every week. He explains how the values are derived, what the current readings say about the market environment in April 2025, and how these... READ MORE
The market continued to slide lower today as the bear market continues to put downside pressure on stocks in general. Bonds and Yields are at an inflection point as more buyers enter the Bond market which is driving treasury yields higher. What is the long-term outlook for Bonds? Carl gives... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Consumer staples and utilities continue to lead sector rankings. * Defensive sectors are showing strength in both weekly and daily RRGs. * Health care struggling, but maintains position in top 5 * RRG portfolio slightly underperforming S&P 500 YTD, but gap narrowing. Top 5 Remains Unchanged The latest sector... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The bond market has been as volatile as the equity market, as indicated by the Move Index. * The price action in bonds will alert you to stability returning to equities. * Investors should not rush to add positions until stability returns to the stock market. It was another erratic... READ MORE
In this video, Grayson unveils StockCharts' new Market Summary ChartPack—an incredibly valuable new ChartPack packed full of pre-built charts covering breadth, sentiment, volatility data and MUCH MORE! From there, Grayson then breaks down what he's seeing on the current Market Summary dashboard, illustrating how he'... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * When the stock market is erratic you should evaluate your 401(k). * The S&P 500 is trading below its 200-day moving average. * The general sentiment continues to be bearish. With so many articles and videos on popular media channels advising you not to look at your... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Despite extreme market volatility, the broader market's uptrend may still be intact. * Defensive sectors like Consumer Staples and Utilities are flashing bullish signals. * Defensive sectors don't typically drive uptrends so, depending on your time horizon, you will need to create an appropriate strategy. If... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Bullish Percent Index for both the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 have made moves similar to previous swing lows. * A long-term review of these signals yields mixed results, especially during sustained bearish market regimes. One of my favorite market breadth indicators remained in an extreme... READ MORE
The recent rally in the gold price has not yet attracted the kind of gold fever associated with the 1980 peak. At that time, there were numerous reports of unusual action, such as customers forming huge lines to buy the stuff at Canadian banks, an event that to my knowledge... READ MORE
The market has been overvalued for some time but how overvalued is it? Today Carl brings his earnings chart to demonstrate how overvalued the market is right now. We have the final data for Q4 2024. The market continues to show high volatility but it did calm down somewhat Monday.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The entire top 5 has now changed positions. * All defensive sectors are now in the top 5, while Healthcare has reentered. * Portfolio is now lagging S&P 500. Healthcare Re-Enters the Top 5 After a wild week in the markets, the sector ranking got quite a shake-up.... READ MORE
This week, we're getting back to earnings season during the shortened four-day period. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) reports on the heels of JP Morgan's solid results that saw its shares rally by 12.3% and recapture its 200-day moving average. Watch the trading revenue numbers... READ MORE
Stock market analysis, technical indicators, and market trends are crucial for informed investing. StockCharts is making those things easier, and Grayson Roze is here to show you how. In this video, Grayson provides an in-depth walk-through of the all-new Market Summary Page. This comprehensive tool offers a top-down overview of... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Trade war-driven volatility has made short-term market forecasts highly unreliable. * Despite near-term turbulence, long-term breadth indicators may offer clear insights. * The McClellan Summation Index can help identify favorable entry points—but use it with caution and confirmation. The current tariff environment is full of sudden moves that could... READ MORE
When the stock market slides significantly, it's natural to question if the market has bottomed and getting ready to bounce. In this video, David Keller, CMT highlights the Bullish Percent Index (BPI) as a key indicator to monitor during corrective moves. Learn more about how the BPI is... READ MORE
Is the stock market volatility making you nervous? In this video, Grayson Roze and Julius de Kempenaer unpack the volatile market environment and discuss pain points, some of the "bright spots" they are seeing in the market, and the StockCharts tools they are using to identify shifts in... READ MORE
Tariffs have been front and center of market attention, but one asset class that has been relatively subdued in its response has been the US Dollar Index. It has declined in recent weeks, but a review of the technical picture suggests that the sell-off is part of an overall corrective... READ MORE
Is the stock market on the verge of crashing or has it bottomed? In this video, Joe Rabil uses moving averages and Fibonacci retracement levels on a longer-term chart of the S&P 500 to identify support levels that could serve as potential bottoms for the current market correction.... READ MORE
The market is in a tailspin as tariffs add volatility to the market. Carl and Erin believe the SPY is in a bear market given key indexes like the Nasdaq are already in bear markets. It's time to consider where the key support levels are. Carl addressed his... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Consumer Staples replaces Healthcare in top 5 * More defensive rotation underway * RRG portfolio remains in line with market performance This article was first posted on 4/4/2025 and contained only rankings and charts. Then updated with comments 4/7/2025 I am attending and speaking at the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The broader stock market indexes are all trading below their 100-week moving averages. * The Bullish Percent Index (BPI) indicates sellers are dominant. * The AAII Sentiment Survey reveals extreme bearishness among investors. The stock market hoped for curtailment of tariffs on Wednesday, but that didn't happen. Even... READ MORE
When markets are sliding lower, where should you be investing? Here are three stocks to consider. American Water Works (AWK) Why focus on a utility company that isn't reporting earnings this week? It's because the biggest question of the week is where should you put your... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Traders may consider alternatives, such as Bitcoin, in bear markets. * Bitcoin and SPY are positively correlated long-term, but one period stands out. * Even though Bitcoin shows short-term relative strength, it is short of a relative breakout. Stocks are in a freefall with selling pressure spreading into industrial metals... 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 * Several sentiment indicators have reached levels that usually fuel a worthwhile rally or jump-started a new bull market. * Sentiment indicators could be at levels that are ripe for a rally but keep an eye on them. * The absence of a rally could increase the odds of a bull... READ MORE