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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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Stock market's best five sectors

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 

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Did The Strong Reversal on Friday Mark The Bottom?

There's a lot of noise in the market right now, but the longer-term perspective shows the major indexes testing key support levels. Investor sentiment may also be shifting. What could lie ahead? Take a look at these charts....   READ MORE 

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Market Leadership Is Shifting — Are You Positioned for It?

Market Leadership Is Shifting — Are You Positioned for It?

With a massive shift in market leadership underway, Julius de Kempenaer looks at sector rotation to see where leadership is moving now—and what that could mean for portfolio positioning ahead....   READ MORE 

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A Rough Week for Stocks — But This Sector Just Hit a New High!

A Rough Week for Stocks — But This Sector Just Hit a New High!

It was a tough week for equities as major indices broke below key levels and money rotated away from growth. Tom Bowley highlights where strength is emerging — especially in healthcare and energy — and highlights stocks showing strong accumulation and breakout potential....   READ MORE 

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Is the Market About to Turn? Key Charts Every Investor Should Watch Now

Stocks have pulled back quickly. Explore what NVDA's earnings, breadth indicators, and sentiment data suggest for the market's next move....   READ MORE 

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3 Major Breakdown Signals - Is a Market Top Forming?

3 Major Breakdown Signals - Is a Market Top Forming?

David Keller, CMT uses the modern Dow Theory, sector rotation, and Bitcoin’s decline to illustrate what might be a developing market top. With StockCharts’ tools, Dave tracks weakening momentum, defensive shifts, and the S&P 500’s crucial 6550 support level....   READ MORE 

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MACD Warning for S&P 500! Momentum Shift Underway

MACD Warning for S&P 500! Momentum Shift Underway

Joe Rabil breaks down the MACD warning and weakening momentum in the S&P 500 as the index tests support near its 18-week moving average. Additionally, he reviews Bitcoin’s reversal setup and highlights stocks with improving relative strength and trend structure....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Shows Topping Signs! Financials and Semis at Key Levels

S&P 500 Shows Topping Signs! Financials and Semis at Key Levels

Frank Cappelleri breaks down a major market inflection point as the S&P 500 tests a topping pattern and several key levels. He also reviews financials and semiconductors where structure shifts and breakdown risks may determine the next move....   READ MORE 

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Charting the Week Ahead: Where Is Nifty Headed Next?

Charting the Week Ahead: Where Is Nifty Headed Next?

Nifty's current technical setup reflects a strong market, steadily grinding higher. What does the coming week have in store?...   READ MORE 

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The Market’s Stuck in Neutral: What Could Break the Standstill?

The stock market churned but went nowhere this week as breadth held steady and rate-cut odds shifted. Here's what investors should watch next week....   READ MORE 

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Fed Jitters Shake the Market – Where are Investors Finding Shelter?

Fed Jitters Shake the Market – Where are Investors Finding Shelter?

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how hawkish Fed comments and rising yields rattled the markets this week. See where investors are finding opportunity — and which sectors are offering shelter as volatility returns....   READ MORE 

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Market Rotation: What’s Really Happening Beneath the Surface

While the stock market indexes are looking range-bound, there's a shift in what's driving the market's performance. Find out what's going on beneath the surface....   READ MORE