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The Market Just Confirmed a Turn; Is This the Start?

The Market Just Confirmed a Turn; Is This the Start?

Follow along as Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down a confirmed market turn and discusses where leadership is emerging. See what signals matter and what could come next....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Are Climbing Again, But Are We in the Clear?

Stocks are rebounding as volatility eases, but oil prices and inflation remain key risks for investors to watch closely....   READ MORE 

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These Stocks Are Close to Triggering New Buy Signals

These Stocks Are Close to Triggering New Buy Signals

Joe Rabil highlights stocks holding up through volatility and nearing new buy signals. He breaks down setups in semis, REITs, and materials, along with key indicators to watch as these patterns approach trigger points....   READ MORE 

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U.S. Dollar: The 100–101 Zone Is the Pivot Between Bull and Bear

U.S. Dollar: The 100–101 Zone Is the Pivot Between Bull and Bear

After selling off sharply in 2025, the U.S. dollar has remained within a range. Martin Pring analyzes the price structure of the dollar using long- and short-term indicators. A lot depends on how the shorter-term indicators perform....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week #60

Julius de Kempenaer analyzes the weekly sector rotation in the U.S. stock market sectors using Relative Rotation Graphs. Here is this week's market update....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: How to Use Retail Sentiment as a Risk Gauge

StockCharts Insider: How to Use Retail Sentiment as a Risk Gauge

Before We Dive In… In a previous article, we went over “smart money” positioning in the market. Now, let’s talk about your fellow retail investors. How are they feeling about the market, and what difference would it make if you were able to track their overall sentiment on a...   READ MORE 

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Top 10 Charts to Watch: April 2026 Breakouts & Key Levels

Top 10 Charts to Watch: April 2026 Breakouts & Key Levels

Dave Keller breaks down the top 10 charts to watch for April 2026, focusing on breakout setups, key support tests, and emerging trends. These charts highlight what matters as the market navigates a potential counter-trend rally....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY May Not Stay Insulated from Global Tensions; Relative Outperformance Expected from Indian Equities

Though Indian equities are outperforming, the risk of an extended corrective phase looms. Milan Vaishnav analyzes what the next week has in store for the Indian stock market....   READ MORE 

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Measuring an upside move

A Proven Technique That’s Identified Every Market Bottom

Has the market bottomed? Mary Ellen McGonagle shares William O'Neil's insight on the "Follow-Through Day" concept, along with how it can help you resist the temptation to buy at the bottom....   READ MORE 

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A Market Turn May Be Starting, What to Watch Now

A Market Turn May Be Starting, What to Watch Now

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down a strong rally and what could signal a market turn ahead. See where strength is emerging and what to watch next....   READ MORE 

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Is This Rally Real? What Needs to Improve for a Bullish Case

After a sharp countertrend rally, key signals remain mixed. Dave Keller, CMT, outlines three conditions for a bullish turn—rotation into offensive sectors, improving breadth, and breakouts in growth stocks—to determine if the S&P 500 can sustain a recovery in April....   READ MORE 

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Zweig Breadth Thrust Sets Up; How to Identify a Stampede in Upside Participation

Master the Zweig Breadth Thrust (ZBT) indicator with Arthur Hill. Learn the exact chart requirements for a valid signal and why the "breadth thrust" can be used to forecast powerful, long-term market rallies....   READ MORE 

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A Key Signal That Suggests a Choppy Market Ahead

Extreme bullish or bearish sentiment is often an early sign of a stock market reversal. Tom Bowley shows you how to apply a sentiment indicator to identify potential reversals effectively....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Keep Slipping — Here’s What’s Replacing Them

Stocks Keep Slipping — Here’s What’s Replacing Them

Stocks continue to weaken, but the real story is where money is rotating next. Follow along as Julius de Kempenaer breaks down the latest RRG signals to show what’s gaining strength—and why it matters now....   READ MORE 

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A Significant Structural Change in the U.S. Stock Market May Be Underway

Is the U.S. stock market going to make a secular turn? Martin Pring analyzes the relative performance of the NYSE relative to the S&P 500 and explains how it can indicate a potential shift in the market's structure....   READ MORE 

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This Market Keeps Failing — Is Another Drop Coming?

This Market Keeps Failing — Is Another Drop Coming?

Markets just failed again at a key level after the recent rebound, raising a bigger question about what’s ahead. Follow along as Tom Bowley explains why repeated resistance rejections could signal more downside....   READ MORE 

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Below the 200-Day: What’s Next for the S&P 500?

The S&P 500 has broken below key support and its 200-day moving average, signaling a confirmed bearish phase. Dave Keller, CMT, outlines a downside target near 6200 and explains how short-term rallies could emerge before the broader downtrend continues....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: How to Use the RSI Bullish Range Scan to Find Strong Stocks

StockCharts Insider: How to Use the RSI Bullish Range Scan to Find Strong Stocks

Before We Dive In… Many traders pay attention to only two signals when using the Relative Strength Index (RSI): overbought and oversold. The problem is if you do it that way, you’re focusing on minor clues while missing the bigger picture. Here’s something you might not know: you...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Breakdown: Next Downside Targets to Watch

S&P 500 Breakdown: Next Downside Targets to Watch

The S&P 500 has broken key support, confirming a shift into a downtrend. Dave Keller outlines the next downside targets and the indicators to watch for a potential bounce or continued weakness....   READ MORE 

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Best Five stock market Sectors

The Best Five Sectors This Week #59

Julius presents his weekly Sector Rotation Update for US sectors using Relative Rotation Graphs....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Short Trading Week May Keep Markets Anxious As They Stay Modestly Oversold

The Nifty has fallen below key short-term support levels. Milan Vaishnav analyzes the index via indicators such as RSI and MACD and suggests investors take a cautious and defensive approach. He also analyzes sector performance against the Nifty 500 Index....   READ MORE 

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Market Leadership Is Changing, Here's Where to Look

Market Leadership Is Changing, Here's Where to Look

Mary Ellen McGonagle analyzes shifting market leadership as defensive sectors gain strength and tech weakens. See where money is rotating and what to watch next....   READ MORE 

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These Sectors Are Leading but the Market Is at a Turning Point

These Sectors Are Leading but the Market Is at a Turning Point

Joe Rabil highlights leading sectors and explains why oversold areas like tech and financials could see a bounce. He also reviews sentiment, volatility, and key support levels as the market approaches a potential turning point....   READ MORE 

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Time for an Easter Rally?

The recent stock market pullback may be hitting a floor. Discover which oversold indicators Martin Pring is monitoring for the next big trend reversal....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Pullbacks Are Changing. What’s Different Now?

S&P 500 Pullbacks Are Changing. What’s Different Now?

S&P 500 pullbacks are starting to behave differently following a confirmed breakdown and rising volatility. Frank Cappelleri explains what’s changed, what signals are weakening, and what needs to happen next....   READ MORE 

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Bank building: Financials sector S&P 500 bellwether

Loved to Unloved: Why the Financials Sector is the S&P 500 Bellwether Right Now

The Financials sector is lagging in 2026, but a trend reversal may be near. Analyze the key support levels and stock charts to watch before the start of the next earnings season....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: Tracking Active Manager Positioning with the NAAIM Exposure Index

StockCharts Insider: Tracking Active Manager Positioning with the NAAIM Exposure Index

Before We Dive In… What if you could see how active money managers are actually positioned—not what they’re saying, but what they’re actually doing with real capital? At times, there can be a big gap between the two. There is a way to track that positioning. It...   READ MORE 

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How Long Can the Fed Hold Off Raising Rates?

As interest rates around the world break to the upside, how long can the U.S. hold out against the trend?...   READ MORE 

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Are Sentiment Indicators Bearish Enough to Be Bullish?

Are Sentiment Indicators Bearish Enough to Be Bullish?

Sentiment has turned more bearish, but is it bearish enough to signal a market low? Join Dave Keller as he reviews the VIX, AAII survey, NAAIM exposure, and put/call ratios to show why conditions may not be extreme just yet....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: Why Should I Trade This Stock and Not That One?

StockCharts Insider: Why Should I Trade This Stock and Not That One?

Before We Dive In… You’re looking at two stocks. Both seem promising. Both are starting to move. But which one do you trade? Spend five minutes on social media forums and you’ll see this question pop up everywhere. Many traders choose based on the story, the brand, or...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY Stays On the Edge; This Zone Emerges As an Important Support Area

The Indian stock market declined this week, ending marginally in the red. Volatility remains elevated, suggesting nervousness among investors. Milan Vaishnav dissects the charts and suggests a defensive approach in the coming week....   READ MORE 

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Why Oil Prices May Stay Elevated Into Mid-2026 and the Impact On the Stock Market

How long will oil prices stay elevated? Mary Ellen McGonagle analyzes the industry against the backdrop of the broader market....   READ MORE 

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Oil Surge, Rising Rates — Markets Are Taking a Double Hit!

Oil Surge, Rising Rates — Markets Are Taking a Double Hit!

Oil reaching above $110 is driving inflation fears and pushing interest rates higher, increasing pressure on stocks. Mary Ellen McGonagle highlights the S&P 500 breaking support, rising volatility, and which sectors are holding up vs. breaking down....   READ MORE 

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Cracks in Mega-Cap Leadership: What MSFT, AMZN, and TSLA Are Telling Us

Mega cap leaders are beginning to weaken beneath the surface of a rangebound market. Dave Keller, CMT, highlights bearish patterns in Microsoft, Amazon, and Tesla, raising concerns that deteriorating leadership could lead to further downside for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq....   READ MORE 

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SPY Hits Key Moment as Bearish Breadth Signal Triggers; Yield Spreads Channel March 2025

Breadth in the SPY, QQQ, and IWM are getting close to their 200-day moving averages. Arthur Hill looks beneath the surface and uncovers the price structure in the ETFs and analyzes the BBB spread....   READ MORE 

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When Headlines Drive the Stock Market, Let Charts Lead the Way

Are you struggling to make sense of a headline-driven stock market? Learn how a simple ChartList can help you stay focused, reduce uncertainty, and spot key market reversals....   READ MORE 

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Fed Uncertainty Sparks Selloff — This Level Matters Now

Fed Uncertainty Sparks Selloff — This Level Matters Now

Hot inflation data and Fed uncertainty triggered a sharp late-day selloff in stocks and bonds. Tom Bowley breaks down weakening breadth, rising volatility, and why the S&P 500’s key support level could determine what happens next....   READ MORE 

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A Quiet Shift is Happening in This Market

A Quiet Shift is Happening in This Market

A subtle but important shift is unfolding beneath the surface of the market. Follow along as Julius de Kempenaer breaks down where leadership is quietly emerging and where weakness still hasn’t resolved....   READ MORE 

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This Pullback May Be Setting Up the Next Move Higher

This Pullback May Be Setting Up the Next Move Higher

A market pullback with improving sentiment may be setting up the next move higher. Follow along as Joe Rabil highlights key signals and stocks showing constructive setups....   READ MORE 

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Are Investors Too Bearish? What Sentiment Signals Say About Stocks Now

Investor pessimism is spiking. Discover what the critical sentiment signals say now and bookmark these charts to catch the moment the market reverses toward optimism....   READ MORE