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Is the S&P 500 Flashing a Bearish Divergence?

Is the S&P 500 Flashing a Bearish Divergence?

Unlock the power of divergence analysis! Join Dave as he breaks down what a bearish momentum divergence is and why it matters. Throughout this video, Dave illustrates how to confirm (or invalidate) the signal on the S&P500, Nasdaq100, equal‑weighted indexes, semiconductors, and even defensive names like AT&...   READ MORE 

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Micron's Coiled for An Explosive Move (Up or Down): Here's What You Need to Know Now

Micron's Coiled for An Explosive Move (Up or Down): Here's What You Need to Know Now

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) appears poised for an explosive breakout, both technically and fundamentally. While it remains to be seen whether this materializes by its Q3 earnings report on June 25, the setup suggests a high-probability move is about to happen, and soon. The fundamental case for a breakout is...   READ MORE 

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A Few Charts Worth Watching This Week

A Few Charts Worth Watching This Week

There are a few very different setups unfolding this week that are worth a closer look: two software-related names that are struggling to reclaim their winning ways, plus one lovable and reliable stock wagging its tail in the spotlight. Let's break it down. Adobe (ADBE): Mind the Gaps...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #22

The Best Five Sectors, #22

Sector Rotation: A Week of Stability Amidst Market Dynamics Last week presented an intriguing scenario in our sector rotation portfolio. For the first time in recent memory, we witnessed complete stability across all sector positions -- no changes whatsoever in the rankings. 1. (1) Industrials - (XLI) 2. (2) Utilities...   READ MORE 

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Silver's Surge is No Fluke—Here's the Strange Ratio Driving It

Silver's Surge is No Fluke—Here's the Strange Ratio Driving It

Silver just hit a 13-year high, breaking above a key resistance level that could ignite a major bull run. Some metals analysts now say a rally to $40 isn't a long shot, but a matter of time. So, are the odds finally shifting in favor of the bulls?...   READ MORE 

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Three Charts Showing Proper Moving Average Alignment

Three Charts Showing Proper Moving Average Alignment

I'm a huge fan of using platforms like StockCharts to help make my investment process more efficient and more effective.  The StockCharts Scan Enginehelps me identify stocks that are demonstrating constructive technical configuration based on the shape and relationship of multiple moving averages. Today, I'll share...   READ MORE 

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Clusters of Long Winning Streaks: What They're Telling Us

Clusters of Long Winning Streaks: What They're Telling Us

Recently, the S&P 500 ($SPX) has been racking up a good number of wins. Since late April, the index has logged its third winning streak of at least five: a nine-day streak from April 22–May 2 and a six-day streak from May 12–May 19. That makes...   READ MORE 

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Why ADX Can Mislead You — And How to Avoid It

Why ADX Can Mislead You — And How to Avoid It

In this video, Joe walks through a comprehensive lesson on using the ADX (Average Directional Index) as part of a technical analysis strategy. Joe explains the key components of the ADX indicator, how to interpret DI+ and DI- lines, and how to identify strong or weak trends in the market....   READ MORE 

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Strategic Chaos or Tactical Goldmine? What QQQ's Chart is Whispering Right Now

Strategic Chaos or Tactical Goldmine? What QQQ's Chart is Whispering Right Now

Despite the uncertainty prevailing in the markets, the Nasdaq 100 Index ($NDX) has proven resilient, perhaps more so than its peer benchmarks. The 90-day trade truce between the U.S. and China, initiated in May, boosted investor confidence. Yet that's now at risk amid mutual accusations of violations....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Bullish Patterns: Are Higher Highs Ahead?

S&P 500 Bullish Patterns: Are Higher Highs Ahead?

In this market update, Frank breaks down recent developments across the S&P 500, crypto markets, commodities, and international ETFs. He analyzes bullish and bearish chart patterns, identifies key RSI signals, and demonstrates how "Go No Go Charts" can support your technical analysis. You'll also...   READ MORE 

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This Important Metal Could Be on the Verge of a Mega-Breakout

This Important Metal Could Be on the Verge of a Mega-Breakout

Gold has been on a tear since 2022, leaving other metals in the dust. Nevertheless, it's important to remember that the yellow metal has a strong tendency to lead commodities in general, which implies the likelihood of inflationary pressures in the commodity pits going forward. The leads and...   READ MORE 

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How I Find Up-trending Stocks Every Week (Step-by-Step Scan Tutorial)

How I Find Up-trending Stocks Every Week (Step-by-Step Scan Tutorial)

In this video, Dave shares his weekly stock scan strategy used to identify bullish stock trends. He illustrates how to set up this powerful scan, reveals the tips and tricks he uses to identify the most constructive patterns, and explains the four winning chart setups that tend to come up...   READ MORE 

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What's Next for Dollar Tree, CrowdStrike, and Broadcom? Watch These Setups

What's Next for Dollar Tree, CrowdStrike, and Broadcom? Watch These Setups

Earnings season may be winding down, but a few standout names could still make headlines this week. If you're looking for potential moves, keep an eye on these three stocks — Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), and Broadcom, Inc. (AVGO). Each of these names is at...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #21

The Best Five Sectors, #21

Staples and Tech Swap Positions Again The weekly sector rotation continues to paint a picture of a market in flux, with defensive sectors gaining ground while cyclicals take a step back. This week's shifts underscore the ongoing volatility and lack of clear directional trade that's been...   READ MORE 

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Run Your Stock Portfolio Like a Pro Sports Team

Run Your Stock Portfolio Like a Pro Sports Team

Manage your stock portfolio like a pro! Learn stock portfolio management, trading strategy, and how to build stock watchlists like a professional investor with this insightful video from Grayson. He shares how to run your portfolio like a championship sports team—organizing stocks like players, keeping top performers in play,...   READ MORE 

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Analyzing SIL, USO, and NVDA: Could These Bullish Patterns Trigger?

Analyzing SIL, USO, and NVDA: Could These Bullish Patterns Trigger?

SIL Silver Miners SIL was among the leaders yesterday and now is close to triggering this double-bottom bullish pattern. Staying above the 43-mark would target 47. That's not a big move, but let's remember that SIL is sporting bullish formations on its longer-term charts, too. SIL...   READ MORE 

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Nuclear Power Trio: OKLO, SMR, and CCJ in Focus

Nuclear Power Trio: OKLO, SMR, and CCJ in Focus

Nuclear energy stocks are on a tear, and Oklo Inc. (OKLO), Cameco Corp. (CCJ), and NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) are leading the charge, fueled by presidential executive orders, investor hype, and hopes for a nuclear-powered future. Is It Time to Go Nuclear? These names bucked the trend on Wednesday, rising...   READ MORE 

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Top Sectors to Watch + The 18 SMA Setup Every Trader Should Know

Top Sectors to Watch + The 18 SMA Setup Every Trader Should Know

In this video, Joe analyzes which sectors to focus on when selecting new stocks. He demonstrates how to use the 18-period simple moving average (SMA) on monthly, weekly, and daily charts to identify the strongest stock patterns and the best timeframes to trade. He then provides chart analysis on the...   READ MORE 

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Larry Williams on the Fed, Interest Rates & Markets! What's Next?

Larry Williams on the Fed, Interest Rates & Markets! What's Next?

In this must-see market update, Larry Williams returns with timely stock market analysis, trading insights, and macroeconomic forecasts. Discover what's next for the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and inflation — and how it could impact top stocks like Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and consumer staples (XLP). This...   READ MORE 

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Smarter Options Trading Starts Here! StockCharts + OptionsPlay

Smarter Options Trading Starts Here! StockCharts + OptionsPlay

In this video, Chip Anderson, President of StockCharts, sits down with Tony for a conversation in the StockCharts studio! During this in-depth Q&A session, Chip and Tony explore the powerful features that make the OptionsPlay add-on a must-have for options traders using the StockCharts platform. They discuss the...   READ MORE 

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Mixed Signals on the Charts? RRG Reveals Market Rotation Tension

Mixed Signals on the Charts? RRG Reveals Market Rotation Tension

Confused by mixed market signals? Follow along as Julius analyzes sector rotation, asset rotation, and global market trends using daily and weekly Relative Rotation Graphs (RRGs). In this video, Julius puts the current sector rotation in perspective on both weekly and daily Relative Rotation Graphs (RRGs). He also examines asset...   READ MORE 

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Five Charts I Am Watching Closely

Five Charts I Am Watching Closely

Each week, I monitor numerous charts to see if they have the potential for an important breakout. I tend to look at longer-term ones, because they set the scene as to whether the primary trend is bullish or bearish. That's important information to have, as the magnitude and...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #20

The Best Five Sectors, #20

Technology Back in Top-5 Last week's market decline of 2-2.5% (depending on the index) has led to some notable shifts in sector performance and rankings. This pullback, coming after a strong rally, is changing the order of highs and lows on the weekly chart -- a particularly...   READ MORE 

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3 Stocks to Watch While Everyone's Staring at NVIDIA

3 Stocks to Watch While Everyone's Staring at NVIDIA

This week, while everyone else is focused on NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA), we will focus our attention on stocks with earnings that may get overlooked. We're watching a different group of stocks heading into earnings: Okta, Inc. (OKTA), AutoZone, Inc. (AZO), and Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM). OKTA and AZO...   READ MORE 

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Automate Your Scans with Ease! Sample Scan Library + Scheduled Scans Walkthrough

Automate Your Scans with Ease! Sample Scan Library + Scheduled Scans Walkthrough

In this insightful overview, Grayson dives into StockCharts' powerful scanning capabilities. He shows you how to navigate the markets quickly with the sample scan library, and automate your stock screening with the scheduled scans feature. This video originally premiered on May 23, 2025. Click on the above image to...   READ MORE 

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Moving from Thrust Signals to a Bull Market

Moving from Thrust Signals to a Bull Market

The bullish signals stacked up in April and May, but most long-term breadth indicators are still bearish. SPY and QQQ showed signs of capitulation in early April and rebounded into mid April. A Zweig Breadth Thrust triggered on April 24th and several other thrust indicators turned bullish in May. We...   READ MORE 

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Applying Key Ratios to the Broader Market Surge: Are We at the Threshold of a New Trend?

Applying Key Ratios to the Broader Market Surge: Are We at the Threshold of a New Trend?

The financial media is flooded with commentary questioning whether the current rise in stock indexes is sustainable enough to mark the beginning of a new bull market. In short, have we gotten out of the woods, or are we in a clearing with more uncertainty to come? There are many...   READ MORE 

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MACD + ADX: Spot the Pullbacks Worth Trading

MACD + ADX: Spot the Pullbacks Worth Trading

In this video, Joe shares how to use MACD and ADX indicators to analyze stock pullbacks, focusing on the good while avoiding the weak setups. He explains how these indicators can complement one another. Joe then shows the Summary Page in ACP and how he uses it on a regular...   READ MORE 

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Become the Investor You Aspire to Be: Essential Insights for Success

Become the Investor You Aspire to Be: Essential Insights for Success

Retail traders and investors often don't get the credit they deserve. But in April, they showed they've got serious market smarts. While headlines screamed about a tanking stock market — remember, post-Liberation Day— retail investors waited patiently. And when the time felt right, they jumped in, adding...   READ MORE 

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Why the May 31 Close is Pivotal To Determine Primary Trend's Direction

Why the May 31 Close is Pivotal To Determine Primary Trend's Direction

Way back in 1988, Robert W. Colby and Thomas A. Meyers authored a classic technical analysis book entitled Encyclopedia of Technical Market Indicators, in which they back-tested the performance of hundreds of market indicators. What caught my eye was their work on 12-month moving average (MA) crossovers, which offered the...   READ MORE 

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Quantum Stocks Explode: Why Traders are Obsessed with QBTS and RGTI Right Now

Quantum Stocks Explode: Why Traders are Obsessed with QBTS and RGTI Right Now

If you regularly follow the SCTR Reports (StockCharts Technical Rank), you'll notice that some top-ranked stocks aren't just individual standouts, but groupings that call attention to particular sectors, industries, or subgroups within the two. That's exactly what happened Tuesday morning. A couple of high-ranking...   READ MORE 

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Earnings Watch: Smart Setups in HD, PANW, and BJ

Earnings Watch: Smart Setups in HD, PANW, and BJ

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The chart of Home Depot (HD) shows the stock could face resistance from its 200-day moving average. * Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shows bullish technical momentum and has the potential to breakout toward its all-time high. * Despite macroeconomic headwinds, BJ's Wholesale (BJ) offers a strong risk/reward...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #19

The Best Five Sectors, #19

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Industrials surge to #1 in sector ranking, replacing Real Estate in top 5 * Communication Services showing vulnerability, moving into weakening quadrant * Utilities and Consumer Staples losing momentum but maintaining leading positions * Portfolio maintains defensive positioning despite underperformance vs SPY Sector Rotation Shakeup: Industrials Take the Lead Another week...   READ MORE 

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SPY and QQQ Recapture their 200-day SMAs - Tips for Reducing Whipsaws and Improving Performance

SPY and QQQ Recapture their 200-day SMAs - Tips for Reducing Whipsaws and Improving Performance

KEY TAKEAWAYS * SPY and QQQ surged above their 200-day SMAs this week. * The signal is bullish, but prone to whipsaws. * Chartists can reduce whipsaws with smoothing and signal filters. SPY and QQQ crossed above their 200-day SMAs with big moves on Monday, and held above these long-term moving averages the...   READ MORE 

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Applying Dow Theory to Today's Market: Are We in a Reversal or a New Trend?

Applying Dow Theory to Today's Market: Are We in a Reversal or a New Trend?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Despite being over 100 years old, Dow Theory can still help you identify major turning points in the market. * Like market breadth and sentiment indicators, many tools might enhance Dow's basic tenets. * Secondary trends are vulnerable to geopolitical risk, so continue monitoring what's happening...   READ MORE 

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What Sector Rotation Says About the Market Cycle Right Now

What Sector Rotation Says About the Market Cycle Right Now

Where are we in the market cycle? In this video, Julius reviews the sector rotation and asset class performance from the past 2-3 weeks to provide an objective take on where we stand in the current market cycle. Using his signature Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG), he uncovers shifts in momentum...   READ MORE 

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SMCI Stock Rebounds: Why Its SCTR Score is Screaming for Attention

SMCI Stock Rebounds: Why Its SCTR Score is Screaming for Attention

KEY TAKEAWAYS * SMCI stock shows strong bullish momentum and is in the Top 10 in the Large Cap stocks category. * SMCI stock broke above its 200-day moving average and is showing indications of a potential uptrend continuation. * Using StockCharts tools such as SCTR Score, RSI, and PPO can help identify...   READ MORE 

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The S&P 500 Snapped Back Hard: Now What?

The S&P 500 Snapped Back Hard: Now What?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500's 14-week RSI hit its lowest point since the 2008 financial crisis. * Sector ETFs like XLK (Technology) and XLI (Industrials) are showing bullish patterns. * While the stock market's rapid reversal is encouraging, historical trends show that pullbacks often follow oversold...   READ MORE 

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Tariff Tensions Ease, Nasdaq Soars — But is SMH the Emerging Leader?

Tariff Tensions Ease, Nasdaq Soars — But is SMH the Emerging Leader?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Nasdaq 100 leads with a strong show of breadth. * Semiconductors are showing signs of recovery, despite lagging major indices. * SMH's price action may be reaching a turning point. For months, investors have been on edge over U.S.-China tariff tensions, bracing for everything from...   READ MORE 

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Is It Time for Emerging Markets to Emerge?

Is It Time for Emerging Markets to Emerge?

The US market has been recovering nicely since the April low, but it has actually been outperformed by the rest of the world this year so far. In that respect, Chart 1 shows that a major shift away from the US could well be in the cards. It is evident...   READ MORE