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Confused by the Market? Let the Traffic Light Indicator Guide You
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
In this insightful session, Grayson introduces the Traffic Light indicator, a unique tool available exclusively on the Advanced Charting Platform (ACP). Amidst the current volatility of the S&P 500, Grayson demonstrates how this indicator can help investors clarify trend directions and make more confident decisions.
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The V Reversal is Impressive, but is it Enough?
by Arthur Hill,
Chief Technical Strategist, TrendInvestorPro.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* SPY broke down in March, plunged into early April and surged into early May.
* This V bounce is impressive, but it is not enough to reverse the March breakdown.
* A significant increase in upside participation is needed to move from bear market to bull market.
Stocks plunged into...
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Don't Buy Robinhood Stock... Until You See This Chart Setup
by Karl Montevirgen,
The StockCharts Insider
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Robinhood's stock price is outpacing its sector and the broader market.
* The Financials sector looks bullish, and HOOD has outperformed it by 250% over 3 years.
* Does HOOD have room to run, or is it running on fumes and FOMO?
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) is back...
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The Unpredictable Stock Market: How to Make Sense of It
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* The S&P 500 is struggling to break above key resistance levels.
* It's a headline-driven market out there, with stocks reacting quickly to geopolitical and policy changes.
* The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) indicates investors are still uncertain.
The stock market's action on Wednesday...
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Use This Multi-Timeframe MACD Signal for Precision Trades
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
In this video, Joe shares how to trade MACD signals using multiple timeframes, and how to spot stock market pullback setups that can help to pinpoint a great entry off a low. He then reviews sector performance to identify market leadership, covers key chart patterns, and discusses a looming bearish...
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Three Charts to Watch for an "All Clear" Signal
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* If our medium-term Market Trend Model turns bullish this Friday, that would mean the first bullish reversal since October 2023.
* Less than 50% of S&P 500 members are above their 200-day moving average, and any reading above 50% could confirm bullish conditions.
* Offensive sectors like Consumer...
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Will Trump's Foreign Film Tariffs Crush Streaming Stocks? What You Need To Know Now
by Karl Montevirgen,
The StockCharts Insider
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films are now disrupting streaming media stocks.
* Pure-play stocks are responding differently, with Netflix, the most exposed to tariff risk, outperforming all others.
* Any technical or fundamental trade setup is subject to geopolitical dynamics; so be cautious!
Trump's...
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Four Charts to Track a Potential Market Top
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
In this video, Dave reveals four key charts he's watching to determine whether the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 will be able to power through their 200-day moving averages en route to higher highs. Using the recently updated StockCharts Market Summary page, he covers moving average...
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The Best Five Sectors, #18
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Top 5 sectors remain unchanged, with minor position shifts
* Leading sectors showing signs of losing momentum
* Daily RRG reveals top sectors in weakening quadrant
* Communication services at risk of dropping out of top 5
Communication Services Drops to #5
The composition of the top five sectors remains largely...
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Two Down and Two to Go - Capitulation and Thrust are just a Start
by Arthur Hill,
Chief Technical Strategist, TrendInvestorPro.com
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Stocks are halfway after capitulation in early April and a Zweig Breadth Thrust.
* SPY is still below its 200-day SMA and late March high.
* Follow through is needed to trigger the medium and long term signals.
The market does not always follow the same script or sequence, but...
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Three Stocks With Post-Earnings Upside Potential
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
With the major averages logging a strong up week across the board, and with the Nasdaq 100 finallyretesting its 200-day moving averagefrom below, it can feel like a challenging time to take a shot at winning charts. You may ask yourself, "Do I really want to be betting on...
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Stocks In Focus This Week: Palantir, Uber, and Coinbase
by Jay Woods,
Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Palantir stock nears breakout as AI revenue and government contracts drive growth.
* Uber stock signals strength ahead of earnings report.
* Coinbase eyes reversal as crypto trading volume increases.
This week, we're watching three high-profile names--Palantir (PLTR), Uber (UBER), and Coinbase (COIN)--as they gear up for...
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Top 10 Stock Charts For May 2025: Breakouts, Trends & Big Moves!
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
Discover the top 10 stock charts to watch this month with Grayson Roze and David Keller, CMT. They break down breakout strategies, moving average setups, and technical analysis strategies using relative strength, momentum, and trend-following indicators. This analysis covers key market trends that could impact your trading decisions. You don&...
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The Hidden Meaning Behind the Tech Sector's Rally (And How to Spot It)
by Karl Montevirgen,
The StockCharts Insider
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* Technology stocks are back in the lead, with ETFs like XLK showing notable performance.
* MarketCarpets gives you a quick snapshot of sector trends and market breadth.
* Indicators like the Bullish Percent Index and CMF suggest XLK may be approaching overbought territory, highlighting the need to be cautious.
When...
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Master the 18/40 MA Strategy: Spot Trend, Momentum & Entry
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
In this video, Joe demonstrates how to use the 18-day and 40-day moving averages to identify trade entry points, assess trend direction, and measure momentum. He breaks down four key ways these MAs can guide your trading decisions—especially knowing when to be a buyer. Joe also analyzes commodities, noting...
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If Non-US Equities Continue to Outperform the S&P, Will Europe or Asia Benefit Most?
by Martin Pring,
President, Pring Research
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,...
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Sector Rotation + SPY Seasonality = Trouble for Bulls?
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
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...
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The SCTR Report: Why PLTR Stock Remains a Top Contender in a Volatile Market
by Karl Montevirgen,
The StockCharts Insider
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...
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Big Tech, Big Data, Big Moves: Why This Week Could Be a Market Game-Changer
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
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...
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Tesla: The Breakout to Bolster the Bulls
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
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...
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Our Very Last Trading Room
by Erin Swenlin,
Vice President, DecisionPoint.com
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...
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The Best Five Sectors, #17
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
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...
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Navigate Market Shifts Like a Pro: Utilize This Key Indicator Effectively
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
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...
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S&P 500 Rises from Bearish to Neutral, But Will It Last?
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
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...
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Earnings Week in Full Swing: Don't Overlook These Three Stocks
by Jay Woods,
Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
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...
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Sentiment Signals Suggest Skepticism
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
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...
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Everything Looks Fine... Until You See This Chart
by Karl Montevirgen,
The StockCharts Insider
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...
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Bonds Down, But Are They Out?
by Martin Pring,
President, Pring Research
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...
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Hidden Gems: Bullish Patterns Emerging in These Country ETFs
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
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...
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Three Stocks to Watch This Earnings Week
by Jay Woods,
Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
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...
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Bearish Warning: 3 Market Sentiment Indicators You Can't Ignore
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
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...
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DP Trading Room: Long-Term Outlook for Bonds
by Erin Swenlin,
Vice President, DecisionPoint.com
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...
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The Best Five Sectors, #16
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
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...
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Stay Ahead of the Stock Market: Key Bond Market Signals Explained with Charts
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
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...
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Breadth Maps Are A Bloodbath, BUT Has The Bounce Begun?
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
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'...
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Secure Your Retirement Happiness: Check Your 401(k) Now!
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
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...
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Is This the Confidence Trap That Could Wreck Your Retirement Portfolio?
by Karl Montevirgen,
The StockCharts Insider
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...
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Bullish Percent Index Confirms Short-Term Rebound
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
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...
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Gold is at a Record High -- Is There a Message?
by Martin Pring,
President, Pring Research
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...
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DP Trading Room: SPX Earnings Update
by Erin Swenlin,
Vice President, DecisionPoint.com
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....
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