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
KEY TAKEAWAYS * AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. is outperforming gold and its mining peers. * Despite long-term bullish projections, AU faces short-term overbought conditions. * Key levels are at $33 and $28 on the downside and $42 to $45 on the upside. As precious metals surgeon safe-haven demand, some gold mining companies are following... READ MORE
Finding stocks that show promising opportunities can be challenging in a market that goes up and down based on news headlines. But, it's possible. In this video, watch how Grayson Roze and David Keller, CMT use the tools available in StockCharts to find stocks that are breaking out,... READ MORE
You may not know it, but all of the Magnificent Seven stocks are in bear markets. Given they are such an integral part of the major indexes, we have to believe that the market will follow suit and continue lower in its own bear market. The SP500 is in correction... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Financials jump to #1 spot in S&P 500 sector rankings. * Three sectors now in leading quadrant on weekly RRG * Only Tech and Consumer Discretionary showing negative RRG headings * RRG portfolio outperforming S&P 500 YTD by 10 basis points Financials take the lead. No changes... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Two Consumer Staples stocks and one Consumer Discretionary stock made the cut this week. * These three stocks show clear support levels that could serve as potential entry points. This week, we get back to earnings and, sadly, the pickings are slim. Given these turbulent times, we have two... READ MORE
One of the indicators that Carl Swenlin developed is the Silver Cross Index. It is one of the best participation indicators out there! Here's how it works: We consider a positive 20/50-day EMA crossover a "Silver Cross". If a stock has a Silver Cross it... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Among equity ETFs, non-cyclical groups are holding up the best. * Cyclical names have the most pronounced downtrends. The performance profile for 2025 says a lot about the state of the market. Commodity-related ETFs are leading, non-cyclical equity ETFs are holding up the best and cyclical names are performing... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * META remains above an upward-sloping 200-day moving average. * If AMZN fails to hold its 200-day, this could mean bad things for AMZN and bad things for the markets. * TSLA has rallied up to its 200-day moving average, but so far has failed to gain a foothold above this... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Silver and gold have been rallying due to macroeconomic uncertainty, central bank purchases, and industrial demand. * Precious metals have risen considerably and many analysts are projecting even higher target prices, especially for silver. * Gold and silver are approaching key levels of entry and support. Gold at $3,100... READ MORE
Recently, there have been horror stories about individual Tesla owners being harassed and dealers being vandalized, all because people have decided they don't like Elon Musk or his recent DOGE actions. In Europe, sales are reported down 49% in the first two months of the year, and, to... READ MORE
In this video, Dave breaks down the upside bounce in the Magnificent 7 stocks — AAPL, AMZN, NVDA, and more — highlighting key levels, 200-day moving averages, and top trading strategies using the StockCharts platform. Find out whether these leading growth stocks are set for a bullish reversal or more downside. Will... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * When markets rebound from a sharp decline, you'll have more than enough stocks to choose from. * If you're considering stocks that are outpacing their peers, you need to run the right scan to spot them. * Darden Restaurants' stock price made an all-time high,... READ MORE
Over the weekend it was announced that tariffs will be narrowing and possibly not as widespread as initially thought. Negotiations are continuing in the background and this seems to be allaying market participants' fears. The market rallied strongly on the news. Carl and Erin gave you their opinions of... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Energy sector jumps to position #2 in top 5 * Consumer Staples drops out of portfolio * Communication Services remains at #1 spot * Modest pick up of relative momentum for XLK and XLY not enough yet Energy Jumps to #2 A big move for the energy sector last week as... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * These three stocks are showing great relative strength when compared to their peers. * Two stocks are relatively less risky, while one is a tech high-flyer. * Identify your entry and exit points and set alerts to notify you when price reaches these levels. Seeing that the earnings slate is... READ MORE
We wrote about the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) poll results a few weeks ago. Since then, the bearish activity on the chart has broken a record for the poll. Going back to the poll's inception in 1987, we have never seen four weeks in a row... READ MORE
At this week's news conference, Jerome Powell mentioned that the Fed is cautious about making significant changes to interest rates due to unclear economic conditions, citing factors like trade policies and inflation, which have contributed to this uncertainty. If the "experts" don't know, it&... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Zweig Breadth Thrust is best known for its bullish reversal signals. * Traders can also use the "setup" period to identify oversold conditions. * Nasdaq stocks were left out of the original, but there is solution. The Zweig Breadth Thrust is best known for its bullish reversal... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe breaks down a new SPX correction signal using the monthly Directional Lines (DI), showing why this pullback could take time to play out. He explains how DI lines influence the ADX slope and how this impacts shorter-term patterns. Joe also reveals a strong area... READ MORE
Can the Nasdaq 100 rally to all-time highs or break down below key support? In this video, Dave uses probabilistic analysis to explore 4 possible scenarios for the QQQ over the next 6 weeks — from a super bullish surge to a bearish breakdown below the August 2024 low. Discover the... READ MORE
On Friday DP indicators logged an Upside Initiation Climax. This exhaustion events often mark the beginning of new rallies and could indicate that the market is indeed ready to rebound. However, we do question its veracity given lukewarm trading to begin Monday's trading. Carl started us off by... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * At the moment, we're seeing a big shakeup in sector rankings. * Healthcare has entered the top five. * Technology is dropping to last position. * All defensive sectors are now in the top five. Big Moves in Sector Ranking The ranking of US sectors continues to shift. At... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Five Below is in a long-term downtrend and could be setting up for rally from which swing traders could benefit. * Nike's stock price has struggled to break above its 200-day moving average, but a bullish divergence may be lurking. * Micron Technology shares have been in a... READ MORE
It's been rocky for the S&P 500 and particularly rocky for some industry groups and sectors. The market does appear ready to give us a good bounce, but past that we aren't overly bullish. Tariff talk has really pummeled the Retail (XRT) industry group... READ MORE
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that stocks were beginning to slip against the gold price. Chart 1 shows that the ratio has now decisively broken below an important uptrend line, marking the lower region of a three-year top. The short-term KST is currently oversold, so some kind of... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SPY reverses uptrend with sharpest decline in over two years. * Large-caps underperform the average S&P 500 stock. * Broken support and 40-week SMA turn resistance. The weight of the evidence shifted to the bears over the last few weeks. First, the major index ETFs reversed their long-term... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video,Julius analyzes US sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG), starting with the 11 S&P sectors and breaking them into Offensive, Defensive, and Sensitive sectors to uncover unusual market rotations. He then dives into the Financials sector, identifying top stocks with potential for... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The tariff environment remains unpredictable, resulting in investor fatigue. * A strong fundamental approach is necessary to identify stocks that can withstand tariff risks. * Once you find tradable stocks, a technical approach can help you refine your analysis. No one can predict how tariffs will play out or how... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * There's strength in the financial sector, but it's not the banks. * Auto parts remains a strong group in a struggling sector. * Three-month highs often signal renewed strength. Where can investors find a safe haven during a period of market uncertainty? Personally, I think it&... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe revisits a critical ADX signal that gave a major market warning, explaining the pattern and a new low ADX setup to watch. He breaks down SPY and QQQ support zones, sector rotation, and reviews viewer symbol requests including T, WBD, and more. Don'... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * While the major indices represent the market's state, their market cap weighting can sometimes distort what's happening internally. * Breadth indicators like the McClellan Oscillator provide insight into the internal dynamics of the market. * Understanding how market participation happens within an index can help you... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The broader indexes are breaking down technically, but their one-year performance is in positive territory, * Percentage performance charts give a different perspective on the stock market's performance. * Monitor percentage performance and market breadth to look for any signs of reversal. The S&P 500 ($SPX)... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Setting some investing rules before investing in a stock or ETF is critical. * Basic principles, such as knowing a security's long-term trend, market participation, and watching shorter-term trends, simplify the investing process. * Having the discipline to follow your rules makes you a smarter investor. "The... READ MORE
The market sell-off continued in earnest after a brief respite on Friday. Uncertainty of geopolitical tensions and tariff talk has spooked the market and given the weakness of mega-cap stocks, we are likely to see more downside before a snapback rally. Carl was off today so Erin had the controls!... READ MORE
The Hysteria Last week I saw more references to the stock market and its sharp drop on cable TV than I can ever recall. Normally, as Humphrey Neil, the father of contrarian thinking put it, "When everyone thinks the same, everyone is usually wrong." That's because... READ MORE
One thing to understand about sentiment measures is that they are contrarian. If investors are too bullish or too bearish, everyone has jumped on the bandwagon, and now it is time for the wheels to fall off. Right now, we are seeing extraordinarily bearish sentiment coming out of the American... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * XPeng's stock price has been rising since 2023 and is approaching a resistance level. * XPEV stock's high SCTR score indicates the stock is technically strong. * A pullback in XPEV's stock price followed by a reversal and breakthrough its resistance level would be... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * A successful buy-the-dip strategy starts with having the right tools to identify a broad range of opportunities. * Market Movers paired with MarketCarpets is one approach that can help you spot potentially tradable stocks. * Conduct a deep-dive analysis to reduce the odds of catching a falling knife. If the... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe breaks down his trading strategy using multiple timeframes. He explains how to spot key patterns on higher timeframes and use lower timeframes for confirmation. Joe provides trading examples, including bearish setups, and analyzes the general market using the daily chart to predict the next... READ MORE