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Measuring an upside move

A Proven Technique That’s Identified Every Market Bottom

Has the market bottomed? Mary Ellen McGonagle shares William O'Neil's insight on the "Follow-Through Day" concept, along with how it can help you resist the temptation to buy at the bottom....   READ MORE 

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A Market Turn May Be Starting, What to Watch Now

A Market Turn May Be Starting, What to Watch Now

Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down a strong rally and what could signal a market turn ahead. See where strength is emerging and what to watch next....   READ MORE 

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Is This Rally Real? What Needs to Improve for a Bullish Case

After a sharp countertrend rally, key signals remain mixed. Dave Keller, CMT, outlines three conditions for a bullish turn—rotation into offensive sectors, improving breadth, and breakouts in growth stocks—to determine if the S&P 500 can sustain a recovery in April....   READ MORE 

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Zweig Breadth Thrust Sets Up; How to Identify a Stampede in Upside Participation

Master the Zweig Breadth Thrust (ZBT) indicator with Arthur Hill. Learn the exact chart requirements for a valid signal and why the "breadth thrust" can be used to forecast powerful, long-term market rallies....   READ MORE 

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A Key Signal That Suggests a Choppy Market Ahead

Extreme bullish or bearish sentiment is often an early sign of a stock market reversal. Tom Bowley shows you how to apply a sentiment indicator to identify potential reversals effectively....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Keep Slipping — Here’s What’s Replacing Them

Stocks Keep Slipping — Here’s What’s Replacing Them

Stocks continue to weaken, but the real story is where money is rotating next. Follow along as Julius de Kempenaer breaks down the latest RRG signals to show what’s gaining strength—and why it matters now....   READ MORE 

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A Relief Rally or Rebound? What the Charts Are Saying Now

Is this stock market rebound real or just a relief rally? Learn what the S&P 500, Nasdaq, VIX , and oil prices say about whether now is the time to buy stocks....   READ MORE 

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A Significant Structural Change in the U.S. Stock Market May Be Underway

Is the U.S. stock market going to make a secular turn? Martin Pring analyzes the relative performance of the NYSE relative to the S&P 500 and explains how it can indicate a potential shift in the market's structure....   READ MORE 

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This Market Keeps Failing — Is Another Drop Coming?

This Market Keeps Failing — Is Another Drop Coming?

Markets just failed again at a key level after the recent rebound, raising a bigger question about what’s ahead. Follow along as Tom Bowley explains why repeated resistance rejections could signal more downside....   READ MORE 

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Below the 200-Day: What’s Next for the S&P 500?

The S&P 500 has broken below key support and its 200-day moving average, signaling a confirmed bearish phase. Dave Keller, CMT, outlines a downside target near 6200 and explains how short-term rallies could emerge before the broader downtrend continues....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Breakdown: Next Downside Targets to Watch

S&P 500 Breakdown: Next Downside Targets to Watch

The S&P 500 has broken key support, confirming a shift into a downtrend. Dave Keller outlines the next downside targets and the indicators to watch for a potential bounce or continued weakness....   READ MORE 

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Mag 7 Malaise: What Big Tech’s Slide Means for the S&P 500

Where do the Mag 7 stocks go from here? These charts suggest further downside before the group finds its footing. However, seasonal trends show that a bullish period may be getting close. ...   READ MORE 

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Oversold Nifty 50

Week Ahead: Short Trading Week May Keep Markets Anxious As They Stay Modestly Oversold

The Nifty has fallen below key short-term support levels. Milan Vaishnav analyzes the index via indicators such as RSI and MACD and suggests investors take a cautious and defensive approach. He also analyzes sector performance against the Nifty 500 Index....   READ MORE 

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Market Leadership Is Changing, Here's Where to Look

Market Leadership Is Changing, Here's Where to Look

Mary Ellen McGonagle analyzes shifting market leadership as defensive sectors gain strength and tech weakens. See where money is rotating and what to watch next....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Needs One Key Ingredient for Bottom

The Dow Industrials, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000 reached a 10% correction, and the S&P 500 is getting close. Volatility is elevated, and the Technology sector closed below a key support level. Tom Bowley breaks it all down using easy-to-digest charts....   READ MORE 

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SPY and QQQ Break; High-Low Line Flattens; Lessons from the Oil and Rate Shock in 2022

Oil prices are elevated, interest rates are rising, and the SPY is below its 200-day moving average. Arthur Hill compares the current market to the 2022 bear market and uncovers some interesting similarities....   READ MORE 

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Before You Buy the Dip, Look at These 3 Charts

The major stock market indexes are under pressure. Learn what the charts say now, which support levels matter, and why caution still makes sense for investors....   READ MORE 

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These Sectors Are Leading but the Market Is at a Turning Point

These Sectors Are Leading but the Market Is at a Turning Point

Joe Rabil highlights leading sectors and explains why oversold areas like tech and financials could see a bounce. He also reviews sentiment, volatility, and key support levels as the market approaches a potential turning point....   READ MORE 

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Short-term rally

Time for an Easter Rally?

The recent stock market pullback may be hitting a floor. Discover which oversold indicators Martin Pring is monitoring for the next big trend reversal....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Pullbacks Are Changing. What’s Different Now?

S&P 500 Pullbacks Are Changing. What’s Different Now?

S&P 500 pullbacks are starting to behave differently following a confirmed breakdown and rising volatility. Frank Cappelleri explains what’s changed, what signals are weakening, and what needs to happen next....   READ MORE 

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Best five stock market sectors

The Best Five Sectors This Week #58

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

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Are Sentiment Indicators Bearish Enough to Be Bullish?

Are Sentiment Indicators Bearish Enough to Be Bullish?

Sentiment has turned more bearish, but is it bearish enough to signal a market low? Join Dave Keller as he reviews the VIX, AAII survey, NAAIM exposure, and put/call ratios to show why conditions may not be extreme just yet....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: Why Should I Trade This Stock and Not That One?

StockCharts Insider: Why Should I Trade This Stock and Not That One?

Before We Dive In… You’re looking at two stocks. Both seem promising. Both are starting to move. But which one do you trade? Spend five minutes on social media forums and you’ll see this question pop up everywhere. Many traders choose based on the story, the brand, or...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 on the verge of a bounce or a break?

S&P 500's Next Move: Tumbling Toward a Technical Correction or a Bounce?

With equities and other asset classes falling hard and bond yields rising, traders and investors are looking for a bottom to get back in. Mike Zaccardi analyzes the S&P 500 as well as gold and oil to uncover the signals of a market bottom....   READ MORE 

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Why Oil Prices May Stay Elevated Into Mid-2026 and the Impact On the Stock Market

How long will oil prices stay elevated? Mary Ellen McGonagle analyzes the industry against the backdrop of the broader market....   READ MORE 

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Oil Surge, Rising Rates — Markets Are Taking a Double Hit!

Oil Surge, Rising Rates — Markets Are Taking a Double Hit!

Oil reaching above $110 is driving inflation fears and pushing interest rates higher, increasing pressure on stocks. Mary Ellen McGonagle highlights the S&P 500 breaking support, rising volatility, and which sectors are holding up vs. breaking down....   READ MORE 

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Siren: Stock Market Alert

Selling Will Likely Escalate If S&P 500 Loses This Support Level

With volatility rising and key support nearing, a breakdown in the S&P 500 could trigger increased selling pressure. Tom Bowley analyzes the warning signs....   READ MORE 

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SPY Hits Key Moment as Bearish Breadth Signal Triggers; Yield Spreads Channel March 2025

Breadth in the SPY, QQQ, and IWM are getting close to their 200-day moving averages. Arthur Hill looks beneath the surface and uncovers the price structure in the ETFs and analyzes the BBB spread....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: Bullish Percent Index - A P&F Approach to Measuring Market Strength

StockCharts Insider: Bullish Percent Index - A P&F Approach to Measuring Market Strength

Before We Dive In… Last time, I showed how an index can keep climbing even as fewer stocks do the work; rallies that look strong but may already be weakening underneath. The Bullish Percent Index (BPI) measures how many stocks in an index are flashing Point & Figure buy signals....   READ MORE 

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When Headlines Drive the Stock Market, Let Charts Lead the Way

Are you struggling to make sense of a headline-driven stock market? Learn how a simple ChartList can help you stay focused, reduce uncertainty, and spot key market reversals....   READ MORE 

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Fed Uncertainty Sparks Selloff — This Level Matters Now

Fed Uncertainty Sparks Selloff — This Level Matters Now

Hot inflation data and Fed uncertainty triggered a sharp late-day selloff in stocks and bonds. Tom Bowley breaks down weakening breadth, rising volatility, and why the S&P 500’s key support level could determine what happens next....   READ MORE 

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This Pullback May Be Setting Up the Next Move Higher

This Pullback May Be Setting Up the Next Move Higher

A market pullback with improving sentiment may be setting up the next move higher. Follow along as Joe Rabil highlights key signals and stocks showing constructive setups....   READ MORE 

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Are Investors Too Bearish? What Sentiment Signals Say About Stocks Now

Investor pessimism is spiking. Discover what the critical sentiment signals say now and bookmark these charts to catch the moment the market reverses toward optimism....   READ MORE 

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StockCharts Insider: Market Breadth 101 — What Index Price Doesn’t Tell You

StockCharts Insider: Market Breadth 101 — What Index Price Doesn’t Tell You

Before We Dive In… When the S&P 500 makes a 1% move up, it feels like the market is exhibiting strength. But is it? Sometimes an index will rise because a handful of mega-caps are doing the heavy lifting. What you don’t see are the other...   READ MORE 

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These Charts Could Decide the Next Market Move

These Charts Could Decide the Next Market Move

Why hasn’t the market broken down, even amid weakening breadth? Dave Keller shows how a small group of mega-cap stocks may be holding the indexes together, and the key levels that could decide the next market move....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY Near To Its Inflection Point; Minor Rebounds Likely, Though Overall Structure Stays Bearish

Week Ahead: NIFTY Near To Its Inflection Point; Minor Rebounds Likely, Though Overall Structure Stays Bearish

With the Indian market ending the week in the negative and volatility elevated, Milan Vaishnav digs into what the coming days hold for the Nifty....   READ MORE 

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Oil Prices Triggering a Market Domino Effect

Oil Prices Triggering a Market Domino Effect

Oil volatility is creating a chain reaction across markets as rising prices, fuel inflation fears, and push interest rates higher. Follow along as Mary Ellen McGonagle highlights the sectors weakening, the areas holding up, and the key levels investors should be watching....   READ MORE 

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Large-Caps Hold Up Better Than Smalls; Trend Signals for SPY; A Bullish Setup in Based Metals

Despite geopolitical tensions, the S&P 500 has held up well and is relatively close to its recent highs. When does the pullback turn into a long-term downtrend? Arthur Hill analyzes the market environment and highlights what investors should monitor....   READ MORE 

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Market Breadth Breakdown: Why the Market Has “Bad Breadth” in March 2026

Market Breadth Breakdown: Why the Market Has “Bad Breadth” in March 2026

The S&P 500 may look stable, but market breadth is quietly deteriorating. Dave Keller breaks down key breadth indicators and explains why weakening participation could signal trouble ahead....   READ MORE 

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Not Even Rising Fear Can Crack This Market

Not Even Rising Fear Can Crack This Market

Fear is rising across markets as volatility spikes and headlines pile up. In this video, Tom Bowley explains why key accumulation signals and improving growth leadership suggest buyers are still supporting this market....   READ MORE