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Is a Santa Claus Rally Starting to Take Shape?

Is a Santa Claus Rally Starting to Take Shape?

Mary Ellen analyzes a notable shift in the markets, how to capitalize, and what it might mean for the fabled Santa Claus Rally....   READ MORE 

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2025 Market Recap & 2026 Outlook: Trends, Psychology, and What Comes Next

2025 Market Recap & 2026 Outlook: Trends, Psychology, and What Comes Next

Grayson and Dave give their year-end thoughts about the wild market action of 2025, what worked (or not) for traders over the course of the year, and what lessons to take for 2026. ...   READ MORE 

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A Hint of Holiday Cheer for the Market—Or a False Start?

The S&P 500 defends key support after a CPI surprise. Explore what the charts reveal about stocks, crypto, and precious metals....   READ MORE 

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Semiconductors Crumble; Big Warning Signs Flashing!

Semiconductors Crumble; Big Warning Signs Flashing!

Tom looks at the last week's market action and what it means for bulls....   READ MORE 

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What Is The Crypto Selloff Telling Us About Stocks?

Bitcoin and the S&P 500 often move in tandem, but when they move in opposite directions, it's time to pay attention. Find out what Tom Bowley's analysis reveals about Bitcoin signaling an early warning....   READ MORE 

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To Be Invested or Not to be Invested? That is the Question

These three indicators will filter out the noise and identify whether the stock market is bullish or bearish. This, in turn, will help you determine whether you should remain invested or not. Explore these indicators and find out which key levels to watch....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Showing Early Market Rotation Using Relative Strength

Stocks Showing Early Market Rotation Using Relative Strength

Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research looks at stocks rotating after a long bearish, discusses the prospects of a Santa Claus rally, and breaks down viewer-requested stocks....   READ MORE 

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Calm Markets, Crude Chaos: Why Oil Is the Odd One Out This Holiday Season

While equities have remained relatively calm during this holiday season, oil prices have been under pressure. Even as energy stocks are performing better than crude, the overall trend remains bearish....   READ MORE 

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Two Markets That Could Be Influenced by a Peace Settlement in Ukraine

Martin Pring analyzes the two areas that could see a significant upside move if a peace settlement in the conflict in Ukraine is reached....   READ MORE 

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Change of Character: Spotting the Shift From Downtrend to Uptrend

Change of Character: Spotting the Shift From Downtrend to Uptrend

David Keller explains how to spot when a stock transitions from distribution to accumulation, and how you can use scanning, alerts, and scheduled scans to find the next breakout....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week, #49

Weekly update on U.S. sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs....   READ MORE 

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If Value Is Really Back, These Two Stocks Will Tell Us First

Value stocks are showing signs of strength, but it will take strength from sectors such as Energy and Financials to push this asset group higher. Learn about which charts could provide clues on the value vs. growth trade. ...   READ MORE 

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Critical Week Ahead: Can Nifty Push Past Resistance?

Critical Week Ahead: Can Nifty Push Past Resistance?

The broader structure of the Nifty remains bullish, but the index is navigating a key inflection zone. Will the next week extend the trend?...   READ MORE 

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Is the S&P 500 Stuck in Neutral? A Traffic Light Approach to Trend Changes

Since the April low, the S&P 500 has shifted from a strong uptrend into a clear consolidation. Dave Keller, CMT, introduces a “traffic light” charting technique to define key support and resistance levels—and spot when sideways markets finally break into accumulation or distribution....   READ MORE 

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Is This Rally for Real? Here's What the Charts Are Saying

Is This Rally for Real? Here's What the Charts Are Saying

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down the current market rally and examines whether expanding participation and sector movement are confirming the move. Discover what market breadth, equal-weight indexes, and sector charts are revealing beneath the surface....   READ MORE 

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Will Semiconductors Be A Problem in 2026?

Are semiconductors due for a correction? Tom Bowley analyzes the longer-term chart of the Dow Jones US Semiconductors Index. Find out what his analysis reveals....   READ MORE 

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The Rotation No One Wants to Talk About — And Why It’s a Warning

The Rotation No One Wants to Talk About — And Why It’s a Warning

Money is rotating sharply out of large-cap growth and into areas like small caps, transports, and regional banks. Tom Bowley of EarningsBeats explains why that shift matters, breaking down the signals raising caution and the five stocks showing standout strength as the market resets....   READ MORE 

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A Stock Market Rally With a Twist: What's Strengthening and What's Cracking?

The Fed cut sparked new life in the stock market. See which sectors broke out, where weakness remains, and what it means for investors....   READ MORE 

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Momentum Shift Starting — These Sectors Are Waking Up

Momentum Shift Starting — These Sectors Are Waking Up

Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research highlights a momentum shift taking shape across sectors, showing which ones are beginning to wake up as 2026 begins. He also reviews the S&P 500, market conditions, and individual stock setups showing improving structure and momentum....   READ MORE 

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2026 Outlook: Will Rising Interest Rates Break the Bull?

With equities resilient and the 10-year yield holding below 4.5%, we could see stocks lift into year-end. What could change this? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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Is It Finally Time for Small Caps to Outperform?

Small caps have made very little upside movement since 2021, but that could be changing. Martin Pring analyzes small-cap stocks and makes his case for a potential rally in this asset group....   READ MORE 

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Best 5 sectors for the week

The Best Five Sectors This Week, #48

Weekly update on sector rotation ranking based on Relative Rotation Graphs...   READ MORE 

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Nifty Stays Cautious Near Highs Amid Soft Breadth

The Nifty ended the week flat to mildly negative. The lack of participation from the broader market and weakening market breadth indicate that investors should be cautious. Here's a deep dive into the analytics....   READ MORE 

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Bull or Bear? Dave Keller’s Four Scenarios for the Nasdaq’s Next Move

Bull or Bear? Dave Keller’s Four Scenarios for the Nasdaq’s Next Move

The Nasdaq 100 sits near record highs, but where does it go from here? Dave Keller, CMT, lays out four scenarios—ranging from a Santa Claus rally to a deeper correction—and assigns probabilities to each to help investors prepare for early 2026’s next big move....   READ MORE 

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Breadth Not Ideal, but Still Net Bullish; Homebuilders Breakout Could Bode Well for 2026

Learn how to quantify signals using new highs, new lows, and the percentage of stocks with golden crosses. Another area that could hold the key to broadening leadership in 2026 is homebuilder stocks. ...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market Is Quiet… but Something Big Is Brewing Under the Surface

Market breadth is strengthening as small caps, transports, and banks show leadership. See what these trends mean for the next potential breakout. ...   READ MORE 

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The Year-End Macro Marathon: Why Every Data Point Matters & Where to Look

The StockCharts Sample Gallery contains charts of economic data, such as unemployment rate, inflation, and mortgage rates. Calm bond and mortgage markets could offer a potential tailwind as we head into 2026....   READ MORE 

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Is a Major Move Setting Up? Nasdaq 100, Healthcare, Gold & Bitcoin at Key Levels

In this video, Frank Cappelleri takes us on a tour of the market, discussing the Nasdaq 100's huge run since April and the healthy pullback that followed. He points out a possible inverse head-and-shoulders pattern forming under the surface and why it could matter as we head toward...   READ MORE 

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David Keller's December Playbook: 10 Charts You Should See

David Keller's December Playbook: 10 Charts You Should See

If you're looking for a quick pulse of the stock market heading into the last month of the year, David Keller, CMT, just dropped a video breaking down the 10 charts he's watching, and there's a lot to unpack. Some stocks are powering higher...   READ MORE 

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The Santa Setup: What December Intermarket Price Action Might Look Like

Historical stock market patterns point to strength heading into Christmas. Keep an eye on the US dollar, Treasury yields, retail stocks, and volatility as we close out the year....   READ MORE 

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Will Santa Keep on Giving? Or Will the Grinch Finally Come to Wall Street?

Will Santa Keep on Giving? Or Will the Grinch Finally Come to Wall Street?

The S&P and NYSE Composites have reached resistance. Can the push through, or will they back off?...   READ MORE 

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Nifty Breaks Out, Breadth Lags: Cautious Optimism Ahead

Nifty Breaks Out, Breadth Lags: Cautious Optimism Ahead

Nifty is in an uptrend and continues to scale new heights, but the market remains somewhat narrow. Are we approaching a zone of resistance?...   READ MORE 

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The US Dollar Index Hits a Critical Crossroad: Will It Reverse or Rally?

The US Dollar Index has reached a key resistance level. Will it break through it and rally higher? Martin Pring provides his expert insight into the dollar's potential to rally....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Bounce Back: Is This the Start of Something Bigger?

Market breadth is turning bullish while sentiment lags. Get a clear breakdown of what's driving this week's market action....   READ MORE 

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Magnificent 7 Breakdown: Leaders, Laggards & the Charts to Watch Now!

Magnificent 7 Breakdown: Leaders, Laggards & the Charts to Watch Now!

The mega-cap growth stocks are no longer moving in sync, and that's creating big opportunities. In this video, David Keller, CMT, breaks down the "Magnificent 7 and Friends" into four clear technical categories to reveal where leadership is emerging and where weakness is starting to bite....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors This Week, #46

Weekly Update on Sector Ranking for US stocks based on Relative Rotation Graphs...   READ MORE 

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Will the Dow Transports Give Traders Something to Be Thankful For?

The Dow Transports has been a laggard, moving sideways since May 2021. However, lately, there have been some signs that this industry group may be perking up. Watch these technical setups as we head into 2026....   READ MORE 

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Nifty Near Highs as Sector Leadership Rotates on RRG

Nifty Near Highs as Sector Leadership Rotates on RRG

The Nifty is at a crucial inflection zone, trading just below its all-time high; could it see a breakout?...   READ MORE 

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A “Change of Character” for Stocks: Key Breakdown Levels to Watch

A “change of character” is emerging as major indexes weaken in November. Equal-weight indexes confirm a bearish turn, Bitcoin’s collapse highlights fading speculation, and the S&P 500’s key support near 6550 may be the final line before a deeper market correction....   READ MORE 

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History Is Repeating: Why Today’s AI Pullback Looks Familiar

Are we seeing a repeat of the late 2023 stock market pullback? Compare today's price action to that of 2023 and identify the similarities....   READ MORE