KEY TAKEAWAYS * Price represents a distillation of all news, events and rumors. * Our job is to set biases aside and focus on price action. * Chartists should focus on uptrends, relative strength and bullish setups. The news cycle is in high gear lately, leading to some extra volatility. Traders reacting to... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * META and NFLX remain in strong uptrend phases, with limited drawdowns in 2025. * Four of the Mag7 names can be classified as "broken charts", with recent breakdowns representing an important change of character. * AMZN and GOOGL offer perhaps the most concerning short-term patterns, with bearish momentum... READ MORE
In this video, Dave breaks down the formerly high-flying Mag 7 stocks into three distinct buckets. These include long & strong (META, NFLX & AMZN), broken down (TSLA, AAPL, MSFT & NVDA), and questionable (GOOGL). He also shows how GOOGL is not the only leading name featuring a bearish momentum... READ MORE
The nickname "Dr. Copper" comes from its reputation as a reliable economic indicator. That's because it is used worldwide in a wide range of industries, including construction, electronics, and manufacturing. When demand for the red metal is high, it often signals that these industries are booming,... READ MORE
The market rebounded to start trading on Monday, but indicators on Friday suggest internal weakness. Carl gives us his latest analysis on the market as well as taking a look at Gold which is making more all-time highs. Get Carl's perspective on the Gold rally. Besides looking at... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Top-5 remains unchanged * Healthcare and Staples jump to higher positions * Price and Relative trends remain strong for XLC and XLF No Changes In Top-5 At the end of the week ending 2/7, there were no changes in the top-5, but there have been some significant shifts in... READ MORE
In what can be called an indecisive week for the markets, the Nifty oscillated back and forth within a given range and ended the week on a flat note. Over the past five sessions, the Nifty largely remained within a defined range. While it continued resisting the crucial levels, it... READ MORE
In this video, Mary Ellen reviews the market's flat momentum as uncertainty reemerges after weak AMZN, TSLA and GOOGL reports - PLUS more tariff talk from Trump. She also highlights the move into defensive sectors as growth stocks continue to struggle. Lastly, she shares the top stocks that... READ MORE
We are currently in a declining trend in the market and internals are telling us that this weakness will continue to be a problem. Our primary indicators in the short- and intermediate-term have topped with one exception. The Swenlin Trading Oscillators (STOs) started down on Thursday and the STO-B continued... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe presents a trading strategy using the simple moving average. Explaining what to watch and how it can tell you what timeframe to trade, he shares how to use it in multiple timeframes. Joe covers the QQQ and IWM and explains the levels to monitor... READ MORE
In this video, Dave reveals three common behavioral biases, shows how they can negatively impact your portfolio returns, and describes how to use the StockCharts platform to minimize these biases in your investment process. He also shares specific examples, from gold to Pfizer to the S&P 500, and... READ MORE
Technology stocks, in the form of the SPDR Technology ETF (XLK), have been on a tear since their secular low in 2009. That strength has not only resulted in higher absolute prices, but also striking relative action. Chart 1 compares the XLK to its long-term KST. Reversals in this indicator... READ MORE
In this video, Tony shares his weekly market review, discussing growth vs. value, volatility, commodities, and more. From there, he shares his list of bearish and bullish options trade ideas, including META, AMGN, GOOGL, NVDA, DIS, and more. This video premiered on February 3, 2025.... READ MORE
Trading is being affected by the scare of a trade war. With new tariffs being placed on Mexico, Canada and China, the market fell heavily on Friday. The same was occurring this morning, but then the tariff on Mexico was delayed by one month which helped the market breathe a... READ MORE
Today on the S&P 600 (IJR), the 20-day EMA nearly crossed above the 50-day EMA for a "Silver Cross" IT Trend Model BUY Signal. Price is really going nowhere. Bulls might look at it as a bull flag, but the 'flag' is horizontal, not... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Technology (XLK) re-enters top 5 sectors, displacing Energy (XLE) * Consumer Discretionary (XLY) maintains #1 position * Weekly and daily RRGs show supportive trends for leading sectors XLY and XLC * Top-5 portfolio outperforms S&P 500 by nearly 50 basis points Technology Moves Back into Top-5 As we wrap... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shares the details of his favorite MACD setup. Joe then covers NVDA, and cryptocurrencies, before covering which Quantum Computing stocks look the best right now, including IONQ and RGTI. Finally, he goes through the symbol requests that came through this week, including AAPL, COIN,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The release of an efficient and cost-effective AI sent waves through the stock market. * After the initial reaction, Wall Street reassessed the situation and stocks like NVDA recovered. * The price action of the broader indexes suggests the bullish sentiment hasn't gone away. The week started with... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Investors should monitor the broader US stock market indexes and their performance relative to international markets. * The strength of the US dollar can help gauge the strength of the US economy. * If tariffs are imposed, specific sectors, such as Materials and Industrials, will feel more pain than others.... READ MORE
I woke up this morning noting that NASDAQ futures had been down nearly 1,000 points at their overnight intraday low. Later, I tuned into a couple of general purpose, as opposed to financial, cable news channels. They, too, were talking about the sell-off and its rationale. I began to... READ MORE
In this video, Dave reviews the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) from a technical analysis perspective. He focuses on the recent failure at price gap resistance, the breakdown below price and moving average support, and the frequent appearance of bearish engulfing patterns which have often indicated major highs over the last... READ MORE
"An investment in Knowledge pays the best interest." — Benjamin Franklin It's time to revisit a few timeless lessons regarding extended markets. As I write this, the last correction of any significance was in 2022. The past two years have been one heck of a dance if... READ MORE
The Indian equities continued to trade with a corrective undertone as they ended the week on a mildly negative note. Over the past five sessions, the Nifty continued facing selling pressure at higher levels while staying mainly in a range. The markets remained in a very defined trading range and... READ MORE
In this video, Mary Ellen reviews the new uptrend in the S&P 500, and highlights what's driving it higher. She then shares new pockets of strength that are poised to take off, and what to be on the lookout for ahead of next week's... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * No changes in top-5 sectors * XLC showing strong break from consolidation flag * XLE remains just barely above XLK as a result of strong daily RRG No changes in the top-5 At the end of this week, there were no changes in the ranking of the top-5 sectors. 1.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Short term strength drags enery sector up * Long term strength keeps consumer discretionary on top * Massive upside potential ready to get unlocked in EOG I have been traveling in the US since 1/15 and attended the CMTA Mid-Winter retreat in Tampa, FL 1/16-1/17 and then... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * While the stronger US Dollar suggests caution for growth stocks, the ratios shows that growth continues to dominate value. * While macro conditions appear beneficial for small cap stocks, large caps are back to a confirmed leadership role. * Measures of offense vs. defensive suggest that investors are favoring offense... READ MORE
In this video, Dave shares five charts from his ChartList of market ratios that investors can use to track changing market conditions through 2025. If you want to better track shifts in market leadership, identify where funds are flowing, and stay on top of evolving market trends, make sure to... READ MORE
I have been expecting a bull market correction for about a month, but it's not been as deep as I expected. Now, however, several indexes have completed small bullish two-bar reversal patterns on the weekly charts. If they work, that would be a characteristic of a bull market,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Energy replaces Technology in top-5 * Financials rise to #2 position pushing XLC down to #3 * Top-5 portfolio out-performs SPY 0.52% * A closer look at the (equal) weighting scheme Energy Replaces Technology At the end of this week, 1/17/2024, the Technology sector dropped out of the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Short-term breadth became oversold in mid December. * Stocks surged this week with mid-caps triggering a bullish breadth thrust. * A small bullish divergence preceded the breadth thrust. Mid-caps show leadership and were the first to trigger a breadth thrust. Stocks surged this week with mid-caps showing the highest participation... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 experienced a sudden upside reversal to finish the week right around the 6000 level. * If the market reacts positively to earnings, and Trump's new administration takes a more conservative approach, we could see the S&P 500 reach 6500 by... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Financials represent one of the top sector weights in the IWM, and banks have kicked off earnings season with renewed strength. * A resurgence in biotech stocks, one of the largest industries represented in the IWM, could provide an upside catalyst. * US Dollar strength could adversely impact mega cap... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe demonstrates how to use the 1-2-3 reversal pattern as a buy signal on the weekly chart. This approach can be used when the monthly chart is in a strong position. Joe shares how to use MACD and ADX to help when the trendline pattern... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Broader stock market indexes are seeing a lot of choppy activity. * December CPI and bank earnings are on deck and could move the markets. * The interest rate-sensitive banking sector will be impacted by CPI and bank earnings. The December Producer Price Index (PPI) came in cooler than expected,... READ MORE
Will small cap stocks finally take on a leadership role in 2025? In this video, Dave provides a thorough technical analysis discussion of the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and how that compares to the current technical configuration of the S&P 500 index. He also shares three charts he&... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video,Julius takes a look at asset class rotation on Relative Rotation Graphs. He then addresses the 6 sectors that are NOT in the "best five sectors" for this week. To conclude, he dives into the Technology sector to find some of the best... READ MORE
The markets extended their decline over the past five sessions and ended the week in a negative way. While the week started on a bearish note, the Nifty violated a few key levels on higher and lower time frame charts. Along with the weak undercurrent, the trading range widened again... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Stock market indexes end the week lower on concerns of fewer rate cuts in 2025. * Treasury yields rose on strong jobs data. * Strong earnings from Delta Air Lines helped boost airline industry stocks. December non-farm payrolls data came in much hotter than expected. More jobs were added, the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The break of SPX 5850 suggests further downside in January for the equity benchmarks. * Using price pattern analysis, we can use the height of the head and shoulders pattern to determine potential support around SPX 5600. * We can further validate this downside target using Fibonacci Retracements and moving... READ MORE