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Business man looking over edge: week ahead for the Nifty

Week Ahead: Short Week, Critical Levels as Nifty Braces for a Decisive Move

The Nifty is approaching a technically significant support cluster. What does the shortened week ahead hold? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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These Stocks Fell Out of Favor. Now They’re Turning Higher

These Stocks Fell Out of Favor. Now They’re Turning Higher

Stocks that once led the market are beginning to reappear as potential opportunities. Mary Ellen McGonagle shows how she’s finding names regaining key technical levels across semiconductors, consumer stocks, healthcare and industrials....   READ MORE 

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Stock price charts and pie charts: S&P 500 still strong

No Matter How Bad Things Appear, the S&P 500 Isn't Going Down. Here's Why

The S&P 500 is rising, and many believe it's ripe for a bearish move. Tom Bowley shows why he believes the S&P 500 will continue to move higher based on his analysis of sector rotation using RRG charts. ...   READ MORE 

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The S&P 500 May Look Strong, But the Market Beneath It Does Not

The S&P 500 is threatening new all-time highs, but market breadth tells a very different story. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews weakening advance-decline lines, deteriorating moving average breadth, and expanding new lows to explain why the market's underlying strength remains questionable....   READ MORE 

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Five Groups are Standing Out, and One is Leading Them All

Five Groups are Standing Out, and One is Leading Them All

Five of the strongest industry groups are separating from the pack; Tom Bowley reveals which group stands above the rest....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week #84

The Best Five Sectors This Week #84

Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly sector rotation update for US sectors, using Relative Rotation Graphs....   READ MORE 

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U.S. dollar bill with chart overlay: dollar sixth breakout attempt

The Dollar's Sixth Attempt at the 100 Area Looks Different

The U.S. Dollar Index is making its sixth attempt to break through the 100 level. Martin Pring analyzes the long-term trends, momentum, and broad participation and shows why, this time, there may be a successful breakout in the dollar....   READ MORE 

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The S&P 500's Bearish Setup Just Failed. Now What?

The S&P 500's Bearish Setup Just Failed. Now What?

Frank Cappelleri tracks the next breakout test and whether renewed strength in large-cap growth can keep the move going....   READ MORE 

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Bearish Divergence or Bullish Trend? Here's What Matters

CrowdStrike keeps making new highs even as RSI trends lower, creating repeated bearish momentum divergences. Dave Keller, CMT, explains why a divergence is a warning rather than a sell signal, and why price confirmation remains essential before calling an end to the uptrend....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: Tracking MTUM's Rotations Before the Next Rebalance

StockCharts Insider: Tracking MTUM's Rotations Before the Next Rebalance

Before We Dive In... Momentum stocks have been yielding outsized returns over the last few years. Recently, however, they started to unwind. The chip industry was one of its biggest drivers, according to Axios. When the Fed’s June rate decision was announced, investors got spooked. That’s a clean...   READ MORE 

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Nasdaq Hits New Highs: Is the Rally Broad Enough?

The Nasdaq is hitting record highs as the stock market pushes higher. Find out what semiconductor strength, rising yields, and weakening industries are signaling next. ...   READ MORE 

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Federal Reserve: Will Fed cause market top

Will the Hawkish Fed Cause a Major Market Top?

History sides with the bulls when the Fed starts hiking interest rates. Tom Bowley looks at past interest rate hikes and analyzes the S&P 500's price action....   READ MORE 

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The Only Thing Working in This Market Right Now

The Only Thing Working in This Market Right Now

In a week where biotech, semiconductors, and software defied expectations, Mary Ellen investigates what's causing them to go up....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Turn Lower After the Fed: Key Levels That Matter Now

Post-Fed weakness puts stocks under pressure as Treasury yields, oil prices, and volatility rise. Here are the key SPY and QQQ levels to watch....   READ MORE 

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Bonds are the Real Risk Right Now, Not Stocks

Bonds are the Real Risk Right Now, Not Stocks

Julius de Kempenaer uses Relative Rotation Graphs to break down asset classes, bonds, commodities, and all 11 sectors....   READ MORE 

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Mag 7 Breakout Watch: Here’s Where the Glamour Stocks Could Go

As we head into a bearish seasonal stretch, the Mag 7 stocks are showing signs of strength. With strong relative strength and healthy-looking technical indicators, this group could lead the broader stock market higher....   READ MORE 

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Two Inter-Asset Relationships Worth Monitoring if You Want to Stay Bullish

Stocks often weaken before the economy shows signs of stress. Martin Pring evaluates the stocks/commodities and stocks/bonds intermarket relationships and shows how they can be used to identify turning points....   READ MORE 

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8 Growth Stocks That Have Nothing to Do With AI

8 Growth Stocks That Have Nothing to Do With AI

With many AI-related stocks struggling in September, where can investors look for growth outside of the AI trade? Dave Keller analyzes which fundamental growth stories are actually supported by strong charts....   READ MORE 

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semiconductors falling: AI slowdown ahead

AI Slowdown Ahead: Are Chip Stocks Heading for a Deeper Selloff?

With AI uncertainty, September seasonality, and the FOMC decision on interest rates on deck this week, investors should be prepared for volatility. Here are the key levels to watch in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH). ...   READ MORE 

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Caution sign: stock market flashing warning

The Market is Flashing a Warning. Could It Also Be Signaling a Rebound?

The S&P 500 is close to its highs, but market breadth may be sending warning signals. Mary Ellen McGonagle analyzes the equal-weighted S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 Bullish Percent Index for signs of a potential rebound or warning....   READ MORE 

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Bear standing on two back paws growing: Hindenburg Omen flashing bearish signals

Why the Hindenburg Omen Keeps Flashing in 2026

The Hindenburg Omen has been firing repeatedly in 2026, creating a rare cluster of potential market top signals. Dave Keller, CMT, reviews similar periods in market history and explains why a confirmed break of S&P 500 support could validate this bearish warning....   READ MORE 

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7 Stocks Are Propping Up This Entire Market (Surprise!)

7 Stocks Are Propping Up This Entire Market (Surprise!)

Mary Ellen McGonagle explains what the S&P index is hiding, and the means she's using to build a watch list before Wednesday's Fed decision....   READ MORE 

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Measuring uptrend: SPY in leading uptrend

SPY in Leading Uptrend, but New Lows Expand within S&P 500: Two Signals to Watch

SPY remains in a long-term uptrend, led by strong leadership. Arthur Hill analyzes SPY's breadth to determine whether the ETF has a bullish or bearish bias. ...   READ MORE 

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Man sitting on chair with clipboard several question marks: September scaries in stock market

Stocks Stumble Into CPI Day and Fed Week as September Scaries Arrive

Signs of September weakness in the stock market have surfaced. Retail, transports, and other cyclical and defensive asset classes are displaying warning signs. Here are the charts you need to watch closely....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week #82

Julius de Kempenaer presents his weekly update on US sector rotation, using relative rotation graphs. The S&P 500's 0.23% gain was driven primarily by Energy, Technology, and Utilities....   READ MORE 

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evaluate portfolio: Post-Labor Day playbook

Post-Labor Day Playbook: Hot Commodities, Cooling AI, And Higher Rates' Impact

September is generally a seasonally weak period for equities, but there are pockets of strength. These StockCharts tools will help you monitor the market's action and set up your investment game plan for the rest of the month and/or year. ...   READ MORE 

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The Hindenburg Omen Keeps Firing in 2026. Should You Worry?

The Hindenburg Omen Keeps Firing in 2026. Should You Worry?

Dave Keller breaks down the three components behind the Hindenburg Omen, explains why he treats it more like a "tornado siren" than an outright sell signal, and looks back at previous signals to see what happened next....   READ MORE 

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Man analyzing charts on cellphone: QQQ building base or top

Is the QQQ Building a Base or Forming a Top?

The Nasdaq 100 has lost its leadership role as other areas of the market push higher. Dave Keller, CMT, outlines four possible QQQ scenarios into mid-October, from a return to all-time highs to a major risk-off decline, and identifies the signals that could confirm each path....   READ MORE 

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The Jobs Report Broke the Rally. Here's What Held Up

The Jobs Report Broke the Rally. Here's What Held Up

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down which four sectors are absorbing higher rates along with the semiconductor setups that got more interesting after Nvidia's Hugging Face acquisition....   READ MORE 

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Cycle forecasting: double-cycle momentum reversal

Has a Double-Cycle Momentum Reversal Sounded a Warning for Stocks?

Double-Cycle momentum reversals are rare, but bearish signals serve as reliable warning signals ahead of time. Are we seeing the warning sign now? Martin Pring sheds light by analyzing the chart of the S&P 500....   READ MORE 

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oil prices break out: bearish for stock market

Oil Just Broke Out. The Stock Market Bears Have Their Catalyst

Crude oil is breaking out and, with September being a seasonally strong month for the commodity, equities could feel some pressure. With bond prices falling and the U.S. dollar rising, investors should be prepared to take a defensive position....   READ MORE 

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Industrial plant: Industrials falling behind

The S&P 500 Is Rallying. So Why Are Industrials Falling Behind?

The Industrials sector has been lagging, with stocks like Caterpillar in a bearish trend. October and November are seasonally strong months for Industrials. Does that mean we could see a snap-back rally in the sector? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Without Triggers, The Technical Setup Stays as It Is; Watch These Levels

Week Ahead: Without Triggers, The Technical Setup Stays as It Is; Watch These Levels

With Nifty caught between support and resistance and trapped in a range, Milan Vaishnav examines what the week ahead holds and what it might take for Nifty to regain directional strength....   READ MORE 

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The Rally is Still Working, But It’s Getting Selective

The Rally is Still Working, But It’s Getting Selective

Mary Ellen McGonagle shows where strength is concentrating as software and cybersecurity stocks move back to the forefront....   READ MORE 

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Weakening Market Breadth Could Signal Trouble Ahead

Weakening Market Breadth Could Signal Trouble Ahead

The S&P 500 remains in a primary uptrend, but weakening market breadth suggests cracks may be forming beneath the surface. Dave reviews three breadth indicators showing bull market fatigue and the key signals that could confirm a more meaningful breakdown....   READ MORE 

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Using Seasonality to Enhance Your Trading Results

Using Seasonality to Enhance Your Trading Results

Seasonality is an important tool, but not an end-all be-all. Tom Bowley uses several examples to show where seasonality can add to, but can't outweigh, the value of a chart....   READ MORE 

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Industrials SPDR Pulls Back within Uptrend - Is this a Threat or an Opportunity?

Industrials SPDR Pulls Back within Uptrend - Is this a Threat or an Opportunity?

Arthur Hill shows how establishing the long-term trend and finding the tradable setups within it can help you find meaningful opportunities in the Industrials sector right now....   READ MORE 

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The Market Is Flat. So Where Is the Money Going?

The Market Is Flat. So Where Is the Money Going?

Tom Bowley follows the money as technology and semiconductor stocks cool, revealing where relative strength is building and which groups could step up next....   READ MORE 

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These Two Markets are Starting to Look Sick

These Two Markets are Starting to Look Sick

Martin Pring analyzes the charts of $MOEX and $SSEC as the Russian and Chinese markets flash long-term sell signals. Is the Russian economy in trouble, and is China poised for a sizable correction?...   READ MORE 

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These Small-Cap Setups Are Getting My Attention

These Small-Cap Setups Are Getting My Attention

Small-cap stocks are starting to stand out, and Joe Rabil is finding attractive setups across several sectors. See what IWM is signaling and which chart patterns are catching his attention....   READ MORE