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Technology Sector Participation Is Fading

Technology Sector Participation Is Fading

The Technology Sector (XLK) continues to dominate and drive the rally, but fewer and fewer stocks within the sector are participating in the rally. We know this because our Silver Cross Index (SCI), which shows the percent of stocks in the Technology Sector with Silver Cross BUY Signals (20-day EMA...   READ MORE 

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Rules-Based Money Management - Part 8: Putting Trend-Following to Work

Rules-Based Money Management - Part 8: Putting Trend-Following to Work

Note to the reader: This is the twenty-fourth in a series of articles I'm publishing here taken from my book, "Investing with the Trend." Hopefully, you will find this content useful. Market myths are generally perpetuated by repetition, misleading symbolic connections, and the complete ignorance of...   READ MORE 

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3 Keys to Finding the Strongest Trends

3 Keys to Finding the Strongest Trends

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shows the three keys he hunts for when identifying reversals and strong trends, giving a few examples and then showing one that is developing now. He then highlights similar techniques he uses while reviewing the Sectors. In...   READ MORE 

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These SURPRISING Sectors are Showing Strength

These SURPRISING Sectors are Showing Strength

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius uses the S&P 500 Sector Indexes to assess the long term price trends on the completed monthly charts for May, then discusses the long-term relative trends on a monthly RRG. Julius highlights the continued relative strength for Technology, Communication Services and...   READ MORE 

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It's Time to Take a Look at the Canadian and Australian Dollars and What They Imply for Inflation

It's Time to Take a Look at the Canadian and Australian Dollars and What They Imply for Inflation

The Canadian and Aussie dollars have been confined between two converging trendlines since the beginning of the century, as we can see from Chart 1. The moment of truth appears to be close at hand, as both are approaching the apex of a giant potential symmetrical triangle. One usually consistent...   READ MORE 

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Wyckoff at Work in the Intraday Timeframe

Wyckoff at Work in the Intraday Timeframe

It is well known that stock market indexes are fractal. Demonstrating repeatable price structures in all timeframes. In the intraday timeframe these price structures repeat frequently. The Wyckoff characteristics of Accumulation, Markup, Distribution and Markdown are constantly at work in smaller periods of time. Wyckoff students will study such structures...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Upside Initiation Climax (Should We Trust It?)

DP Trading Room: Upside Initiation Climax (Should We Trust It?)

On today's DecisionPoint Trading Room episode Carl and Erin discuss Friday's "Upside Initiation Climax" and whether it can be trusted. With market follow through tepid, they discuss the implications of this very bullish signal. Carl reveals his sentiment of the overall market and covers...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Markets' Reaction to Exit Poll and General Election Results

Week Ahead: Markets' Reaction to Exit Poll and General Election Results

The Indian equities experienced a notably eventful previous week, marked by a fresh lifetime high and a subsequent decline of over 400 points within the same week. Over the past five sessions, the Nifty 50 index fluctuated within a 693.80-point range before closing with a net weekly loss of...   READ MORE 

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Hindenburg Omen Flashes Initial Sell Signal

Hindenburg Omen Flashes Initial Sell Signal

While the S&P 500 did manage to finish the week above tactical support at 5250, one of the most widely-followed macro technical indicators recently registered an initial sell signal for the second time in 2024. Today we'll explain the three components of the Hindenburg Omen, show...   READ MORE 

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Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends | Fri May 31, 2024

Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends | Fri May 31, 2024

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Trend Continuation * Breakouts * Momentum Confirmation * Bull Flags Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends Trend Continuation on Rising Momentum GoNoGo Charts® highlight low-risk opportunities for trend participation with intuitive icons directly in the price action. The resurgence of momentum in the direction of the underlying price trend...   READ MORE 

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Tech Stocks Sell Off, But AI Shines!

Tech Stocks Sell Off, But AI Shines!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish close in the markets while highlighting areas to stay away from. She also shares why AI-related areas of Tech remain positive and what drove the Retail sector into a new uptrend. The potential downtrend reversal...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Shows Its Magic: An Exciting Finish

Stock Market Shows Its Magic: An Exciting Finish

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market has wrapped the week on a positive note * Consumer Staples stocks may start to show strength in the near future * More macro data is on deck for next week What a turnaround! Today's PCE data, which was in line with expectations, initially sent...   READ MORE 

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MUST SEE! Top 10 Stock Picks For June 2024

MUST SEE! Top 10 Stock Picks For June 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, join Dave and Grayson as they run through top 10 charts to watch in June 2024! They'll cover breakout strategies, moving average techniques, relative strength, and much more. You don't want to miss these insights into...   READ MORE 

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The Sky is Not Falling | Focus on Stocks: June 2024

The Sky is Not Falling | Focus on Stocks: June 2024

A note to the Cassandras who are now out in full force... Led by "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Robert Kiyosaki's warning of "Be careful, it's the biggest crash in world history," the bears have come out of their winter caves. "We...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Sinks on Software and Semiconductor SELLOFF

S&P 500 Sinks on Software and Semiconductor SELLOFF

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Jonathan Krinsky, CMT of BTIG. Jonathan speaks to the weakness in market breadth conditions and the software group as a key space to watch for relative strength weakness. David breaks down the relationship between the S&P...   READ MORE 

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Failed Bearish Patterns are Bullish for S&P 500!

Failed Bearish Patterns are Bullish for S&P 500!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Frank Cappelleri, CMT CFA of CappThesis. Frank shares how the bull market phase has been marked by confirmed and completed bullish patterns and failed breakdowns after bearish patterns. Meanwhile, Dave discusses the rising interest rate environment, what it...   READ MORE 

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This MUST SEE MACD Pattern is a Game Changer

This MUST SEE MACD Pattern is a Game Changer

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shows a specific MACD pattern that, when it develops on the monthly chart, can give a great early warning sign. Joe gives several examples of this pattern during the lesson. He also shows two Scans that he...   READ MORE 

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Market Analysis: Top Stock Picks and Sector Insights

Market Analysis: Top Stock Picks and Sector Insights

As we approach the highly anticipated results of India's general elections on Tuesday, June 4, market volatility is expected to be at its peak. Exit polls, scheduled for Saturday, June 1, will likely add to the market's uncertainty, causing significant fluctuations in the Nifty and BankNifty...   READ MORE 

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Three Stock Ideas as S&P 500 Treads Water

Three Stock Ideas as S&P 500 Treads Water

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay. Tony shares three stock ideas showing favorable risk/reward characteristics as the S&P 500 index treads water above support at 5250. David describes the deteriorating market breadth conditions and reviews charts of...   READ MORE 

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What Happens to GOOGL When This Negative Divergence Executes

What Happens to GOOGL When This Negative Divergence Executes

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius  takes a look at the differences in rotation between cap-weighted and equal-weighted sectors and sees a warning signal for GOOGL. He also examines the Communications Sector vs. the Equal-Weighted ETF. This video was originally broadcast on May 28, 2024. Click anywhere on the...   READ MORE 

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EQUITIES REMAIN IN "GO" TREND WITH SPARSE LEADERSHIP FROM TECH AND UTILITIES

EQUITIES REMAIN IN "GO" TREND WITH SPARSE LEADERSHIP FROM TECH AND UTILITIES

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Relative Strength * Market Trend * Narrow Breadth Good morning and welcome to this week's Flight Path. We saw some weakness this week as price pulled back a little from all time highs. Momentum cooled, we saw this in the form of Go Countertrend Correction Icons (red arrows)...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY Set to Move Within This Volatile Range; Curtailing Leveraged Exposures is Recommended

Week Ahead: NIFTY Set to Move Within This Volatile Range; Curtailing Leveraged Exposures is Recommended

It was a truncated day for the markets; over the past four trading sessions, the Indian equities continued to edge higher and ended on a fresh lifetime high. The volatility, too, remained at elevated levels. As mentioned in the previous technical note, the markets are building up ahead of the...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: How to Trade Nvidia After Its 15% Gain

MEM TV: How to Trade Nvidia After Its 15% Gain

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets and the rotation that's taking place amid a rise in interest rates. She also takes a close look at NVDA and shares how you should handle the stock after last week'...   READ MORE 

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Technical Indicator Showdown: MACD vs. PPO vs. PMO

Technical Indicator Showdown: MACD vs. PPO vs. PMO

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave answers viewer questions from The Final Bar Mailbag. He outlines the differences between the MACD, PPO, and PMO indicators, covers the mechanics of corporate buybacks, examines the basics of candlestick analysis, and discusses whether applying trendline analysis to the...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Ends Week on Optimistic Note, With a Few Surprises

Stock Market Ends Week on Optimistic Note, With a Few Surprises

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market started out slow, sold off, and then recovered some of those losses to end the week on an optimistic note. * Market internals continue to be strong indicating that the stock market has a bullish bias. * Several stocks made new highs including NVDA, FSLR, and DELL....   READ MORE 

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Surge in TSLA and Strong AMZN Not Enough

Surge in TSLA and Strong AMZN Not Enough

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Defensive sector rotation remains a concern. * AMZN & TSLA are both strong, but XLY remains in relative downtrend. * Large Cap Growth is the only segment on a strong RRG-Heading. Concerns Remain My concerns about current market developments, which I voiced in last week's article, are still...   READ MORE 

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Dow Theory Flashes Bear Signal

Dow Theory Flashes Bear Signal

Dow Theory is based on the foundational work of Charles Dow, considered the "Father of Technical Analysis." Many of the tools we employ to better analyze market structure and investor sentiment, from trend analysis to index construction, are derived from Dow's original essays from the early...   READ MORE 

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What Does Today's Outside Bars in the S&P and NASDAQ Mean Going Forward

What Does Today's Outside Bars in the S&P and NASDAQ Mean Going Forward

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an upbeat article on the US stock market opining that the correction was over. I still think that's the case, but I do have to note that a bearish outside bar formed on both the S&P and NASDAQ on...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Downside Target 4800?!

S&P 500 Downside Target 4800?!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Jeff Huge, CMT of JWH Investment Partners. David reflects on NVDA's gap higher, quick deterioration in market breadth indicators, and bearish candle patterns for ON and HOOD. Jeff shares his downside target for the S&...   READ MORE 

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These Commodities are On Track for Mega Breakouts in May

These Commodities are On Track for Mega Breakouts in May

It's rare when you see a multi-year breakout take place, but, when several materialize more or less at the same time, that should really get our attention. That's not simply because of the opportunities being presented, but also because several simultaneous breakouts indicate a broader participation...   READ MORE 

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Market Looks Toppy

Market Looks Toppy

In spite of the massive celebration of Nvidia's earnings report, we are seeing troublesome signs that the market is in the process of putting in a top. There are double top formations on six of the nine major indexes we follow, but the three indexes that haven'...   READ MORE 

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Rules-Based Money Management - Part 6: Putting It All Together

Rules-Based Money Management - Part 6: Putting It All Together

Note to the reader: This is the twenty-second in a series of articles I'm publishing here taken from my book, "Investing with the Trend." Hopefully, you will find this content useful. Market myths are generally perpetuated by repetition, misleading symbolic connections, and the complete ignorance of...   READ MORE 

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Growth is Alive and Kicking for S&P 500

Growth is Alive and Kicking for S&P 500

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Mike Singleton of Invictus Research. David highlights a bearish momentum divergence for gold, and also illustrates how mid-cap and small-cap stocks have yet to make new highs in Q2. Mike paints a bullish picture for stocks based on...   READ MORE 

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This Semi is a ROCKET With MORE UPSIDE

This Semi is a ROCKET With MORE UPSIDE

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shows a specific semiconductor stock that meets all the criteria that he looks for. He starts with the monthly chart and then works down to the daily explaining all the key aspects to the setup.  He then...   READ MORE 

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These Sectors are Showing Strength as S&P 500 Soars!

These Sectors are Showing Strength as S&P 500 Soars!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave is joined by special guest Julius de Kempenaer of RRG Research. Dave hits on the out-performance of traditionally defensive sectors and breaks down the charts of FSLR, NVDA, and more. Julius, meanwhile, is cautiously optimistic as the equity indexes...   READ MORE 

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Bitcoin Blasts ABOVE 70K!

Bitcoin Blasts ABOVE 70K!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave highlights strong market breadth as the S&P 500 digests last week's break above 5300 and Bitcoin powers above the crucial 70K level. He also breaks down key technical levels for CCL, HD, ZM, MSTR, NFLX,...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Breakout: Here to STAY or Heading for a FALL?

S&P 500 Breakout: Here to STAY or Heading for a FALL?

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius assesses the quality of the breakout in the S&P 500, using sector rotation on Relative Rotation Graphs, the volume pattern in the S&P 500 and the relationship between stocks and bonds. This video was originally broadcast on May 20,...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: What's Up With Semiconductors?

DP Trading Room: What's Up With Semiconductors?

Today Erin takes a deep dive into the Semiconductors (SMH). She goes over the "under the hood" health of the industry group and then takes us within the industry group to find the leadership stocks in that area. Carl shares his wisdom on the current conditions of the...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Here's How to Trade Explosive Stocks After Earnings

MEM TV: Here's How to Trade Explosive Stocks After Earnings

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen  reviews the current market conditions and  key areas of growth that are in new uptrends. She then shares how to trade downtrend reversals and stocks that gap up after reporting strong earnings. She then reviews the decline in...   READ MORE 

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Major Shifts Taking Place As Lower Rate Bets Increase

Major Shifts Taking Place As Lower Rate Bets Increase

Both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ are sitting at new highs as we wind down a very positive earning season. So far, almost 80% of S&P 500 companies have reported a positive earnings surprise, with the year-over-year earnings growth rate at the highest level since...   READ MORE