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5 Ways to Filter Out Market Noise and Focus on What Matters

5 Ways to Filter Out Market Noise and Focus on What Matters

Dave Keller shares five practical techniques for staying focused on the signals that matter, using the StockCharts platform to demonstrate how a disciplined technical analysis process can help investors avoid emotional decisions....   READ MORE 

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Why a Little Year-End Pain Could Set Up a Big 2027 Rally

The S&P 500 approached its 200-day moving average. Will it be able to hold above it? Monitor these levels in the VIX and Treasury yields for clues....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: After Nifty's Vertical Rally, Focus Shifts to Holding Recent Gains

The Nifty had a strong directional move to the upside last week. Where is its next resistance level? Milan Vaishnav identifies the next key levels to monitor and the sector rotations taking place in the Indian market....   READ MORE 

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Tech Is Losing Ground. What’s Leading Now?

Tech Is Losing Ground. What’s Leading Now?

A sharp sector rotation is reshaping the market beneath the major indexes. Mary Ellen McGonagle follows the relative strength shifts to uncover what’s now standing out....   READ MORE 

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The VIX Spiked 70%: Is a Market Rebound Around the Corner?

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) spiked 70%. What does this mean for the market going forward? Mary Ellen McGonagle shares her thoughts....   READ MORE 

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Panic Selling in AI and Semiconductors Creates Opportunities Elsewhere

Semiconductor stocks sold off sharply this week, but some sectors are showing strength. Tom Bowley shows you which sectors are likely to perform well post-midterm elections....   READ MORE 

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The S&P 500 Is Breaking Down. These Three Stocks Are Not.

The S&P 500 has broken key support as AI stocks struggle, raising the risk of further declines. Dave Keller, CMT highlights Kroger, Visa, and Waters as three stocks demonstrating strong technical trends and improving relative strength despite broader market weakness....   READ MORE 

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Chart of stocks bouncing: Russell 2000 ETF Hits Inflection Point

Russell 2000 ETF Hits Inflection Point Amid Battle to Hold Long-Term Uptrend: Plan Your Trade

Small- and mid-cap stocks are at inflection points. Arthur Hill analyzes the charts of small- and mid-cap stocks and identifies the key levels to watch for breakouts....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: Myth or Real? Putting the Post-Midterm Rally to the Test

StockCharts Insider: Myth or Real? Putting the Post-Midterm Rally to the Test

Before We Dive In… You hear it every election season: “Stocks rally after midterms.” It's a claim that’s often backed by almanac stats, bank analysts, and some academic research [1]. But is it true? And if it is, what does it look like in terms of timing...   READ MORE 

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Graphic representation of clearly visible US sector rotation: Rotation Is Clearly Visible

The Rotation is Clearly Visible

Julius de Kempenaer, creator of Relative Rotation Graphs, presents his RRG analysis for Growth-Value and Size segments of the US stock market....   READ MORE 

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The Market Is Rallying Without AI. Here’s What’s Leading

The Market Is Rallying Without AI. Here’s What’s Leading

AI stocks and semiconductor stocks are lagging even as the broader market rallies. Tom Bowley breaks down the rotation, from Nvidia and AMD to the sectors attracting money now. ...   READ MORE 

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Blue Tsunami Hits Wall Street, But Bulls Fight Back: Where Markets Go from Here

Stocks rebounded after Tuesday's midterm-election results. The S&P 500 needs to overcome strong resistance, Treasury yields and the US dollar are close to key support levels, and gold prices rise....   READ MORE 

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Tech Is Breaking Down. So What’s Keeping the S&P 500 Afloat?

Tech Is Breaking Down. So What’s Keeping the S&P 500 Afloat?

Frank Cappelleri looks at the signals that could determine whether the disconnect between the S&P and the tech sector holds or finally gives way....   READ MORE 

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Election Uncertainty Is Shaking Stocks: Is Your Portfolio Prepared?

Election uncertainty is shaking the stock market. Discover key support levels, market trends, and signals to watch to help protect your portfolio....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Added RRG Scanning. Here’s How to Use It

StockCharts Added RRG Scanning. Here’s How to Use It

Julius de Kempenaer, creator of RRG charts, introduces StockCharts' new RRG scanning functionality and to use it, then reviews the results of his chosen scans....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Sector Rotation Hints At Leadership Change; NIFTY’s Behavior Against This Level Important To Watch

The Nifty closed above the psychologically important 23,000 level. Can it defend this level and develop into a more meaningful upward move? Milan Vaishnav breaks down the chart of the Nifty and the sector rotations within the broader market. ...   READ MORE 

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Mary Ellen McGonagle video: AI moving beyond tech

AI Is Moving Beyond Tech. What's Working Now?

AI stocks may be under pressure, but that doesn't mean the AI trade is running out of opportunities. Some of the more interesting moves are happening outside the familiar technology giants. In this video, Mary Ellen McGonagle explores how the AI trade is expanding into new areas of...   READ MORE 

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Is This a Market Top or a Rotation Away From Big Tech?

Is the market forming a major top or simply rotating away from mega cap technology? Dave Keller, CMT, examines S&P 500 support, improving market breadth, and contrasting technical setups in Meta, Alphabet, and Visa to identify where strength remains....   READ MORE 

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November Could Be the Stock Market’s Best Month!

November Could Be the Stock Market’s Best Month!

November has historically been one of the best months for stocks. But what does that mean for investors as we head into the final stretch of the year? In this video, Tom Bowley takes a closer look at the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to show why November...   READ MORE 

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Crossroad: S&P 500 at a crossroads

S&P 500 at a Crossroads: Four Scenarios for Year-End

As the S&P 500 remains stuck in a trading range. Dave Keller, CMT, outlines four potential scenarios through year-end 2026, from a bullish breakout above 8000 to a bearish decline toward 7100, and identifies the signals to watch....   READ MORE 

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Tech Stocks Are Getting Crushed. Where Is the Money Going?

Tech stocks may be under pressure, but opportunities remain. Discover where investors are finding strength and how to find stocks using the StockCharts AI Scan Wizard....   READ MORE 

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The Setup for a Year-End Rally Is Getting Stronger

The Setup for a Year-End Rally Is Getting Stronger

Tom Bowley explains why improving earnings, falling rates, and healthy sector rotation may be strengthening the setup for a year-end rally....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Nifty Avoids a Structural Breakdown; Recovery Faces Its Next Technical Test

Week Ahead: Nifty Avoids a Structural Breakdown; Recovery Faces Its Next Technical Test

The Nifty reclaimed its 200-week moving average after slipping in previous weeks. But has the trend truly reversed?...   READ MORE 

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Beyond Big Tech: What’s Driving the Surge in Consumer Stocks?

As semiconductor stocks pull back, this group of retail stocks are showing strength. Mary Ellen McGonagle focuses on three retail stocks to consider for your investment portfolio....   READ MORE 

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AI Stocks Just Took a Hit. Here’s What’s Holding Up

AI Stocks Just Took a Hit. Here’s What’s Holding Up

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down the sharp hit to AI stocks and the risks behind the tech selloff. But the selling isn’t everywhere; she also analyzes the parts of the market that are still holding up....   READ MORE 

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Before You Buy the Dip, Check These Stock Market Signals

Is the stock market setting up for another rally? Discover what the charts reveal about semiconductor stocks, potential opportunities, and risks to watch. ...   READ MORE 

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Exhausted bull, defeated: bulls have serious market breadth problem

The Bulls Have a Serious Market Breadth Problem

Weak market breadth continues to undermine the bullish case for stocks. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews declining advance-decline lines, a failed Zweig Breadth Thrust, and weakening Nasdaq 100 participation to explain why the S&P 500 may struggle to sustain a rally....   READ MORE 

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Go U.S. or Go Global? The Technical Evidence Favors America

Is now a good time to invest in U.S. stocks or global stocks? Martin Pring studies the relative performance of U.S. market ETFs with global ETFs and shows why U.S. stocks are likely to strengthen relative to global ones....   READ MORE 

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Banks are STRUGGLING. These 4 Financial Charts Look BETTER.

Banks are STRUGGLING. These 4 Financial Charts Look BETTER.

As many major banks enter earnings season in questionable shape, Dave Keller examines key financial charts and what to watch as results come in....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Nifty Snaps 8-Week Losing Streak; Sustaining Above This Point Crucial for Sustaining Rebound

Week Ahead: Nifty Snaps 8-Week Losing Streak; Sustaining Above This Point Crucial for Sustaining Rebound

The Nifty is marking its first positive week after 8 weeks of decline, but the recovery remains tentative; Milan analyzes what the coming week has in store....   READ MORE 

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Are Gulf Country ETFs Forecasting Another Round of Regional Conflict?

Several Gulf country ETFs are showing signs of a breakdown. Does this mean investors are reassessing the outlook in this region? Martin Pring studies at charts of various GCC ETFs to determine if there are attractive investment opportunities....   READ MORE 

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Blue arrow pointing up, red arrow pointing down: Tech stocks take a hit

Tech Stocks Take a Hit. Is the Market Sending a Different Signal?

Tech stocks stumble as investors rotate into other sectors. While the broader indexes remain structurally bullish, there are headwinds investors shouldn't ignore. Find out how you can get a bird's eye view of the stock market and know when shifts are going to take place....   READ MORE 

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Think This Is a Market Top? Look Again

Think This Is a Market Top? Look Again

It might look like a market top, but Tom Bowley says the risk-on signals tell a different story. He also ranks the 10 strongest industry groups right now....   READ MORE 

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My Top 10 Charts to Watch in October 2026

My Top 10 Charts to Watch in October 2026

Dave Keller shares his Top 10 Charts to Watch for October 2026, featuring established uptrends, fresh breakouts, and a couple of potential reversal candidates....   READ MORE 

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AI Money Is Moving. Here's Where It's Going

The next wave of AI spending may be emerging beyond headline-dominated stocks. Find out which asset groups are strengthening, which stocks are standing out, and where leadership may be taking shape....   READ MORE 

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Chart with key zones: Nifty violates support

Week Ahead: Nifty Violates Key Support; Still Stays Prone To Imminent Rebound

The technical structure of the Nifty has weakened. Is a rebound likely? Keep an eye on these key zones in the Nifty. A break above or below these levels can indicate which direction the index is likely to move....   READ MORE 

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Quantum Computing Is Emerging—But the Bigger Opportunity May Be the Ecosystem

Quantum computing infrastructure is beginning to take shape. Here is one ETF investors should be closely monitoring. ...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market Is Moving Higher—But Leadership Is Still Narrow

Technology continues to lead the stock market, but broader participation from banks, transports, and other groups could strengthen this rally....   READ MORE 

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This RSI Signal Could Confirm the S&P 500's Next Big Move

The S&P 500 has gone nowhere since early August, and the RSI confirms the lack of directional momentum. Dave Keller, CMT, explains how RSI range rules can identify bullish, bearish, and sideways trends, and why a break of price and momentum support could signal trouble into Q4....   READ MORE 

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XLK: Thrust or Exhaustion?

Is XLK approaching the later stages of an advance? Martin Pring analyzes price thrusts in different asset groups and discusses why the momentum extreme in XLK could be a major stock market pivot point....   READ MORE