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These High-Yield Stocks are Still Winning Despite Market Chaos!

These High-Yield Stocks are Still Winning Despite Market Chaos!

Is a new market uptrend on the horizon? In this video, Mary Ellen breaks down the latest stock market outlook, revealing key signals that could confirm a trend reversal. She dives into sector rotation, explains why defensive stocks are losing ground, and shares actionable short-term trading strategies for oversold stocks....   READ MORE 

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S&P & Tech Stocks: Will Seasonality Lead to More Pain?

S&P & Tech Stocks: Will Seasonality Lead to More Pain?

Sector rotation is shaping the S&P 500's next big move! In this exclusive StockCharts video,Julius analyzes SPY support levels, key sector trends, and the latest seasonal patterns—which indicate further downside for Technology stocks. He breaks down two critical support areas that could signal the...   READ MORE 

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Silver Cross Index Tops Beneath Signal Line on SPY

Silver Cross Index Tops Beneath Signal Line on SPY

One of the indicators that Carl Swenlin developed is the Silver Cross Index. It is one of the best participation indicators out there! Here's how it works: We consider a positive 20/50-day EMA crossover a "Silver Cross". If a stock has a Silver Cross it...   READ MORE 

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Bear Flag Alert - Downside S&P 500 Target Update

Bear Flag Alert - Downside S&P 500 Target Update

KEY TAKEAWAYS * A confirmed bear flag pattern would imply a minimum downside objective around $SPX 5200. Friday's overheated inflation data appears to have initiated a new downward leg for the major equity averages. This could mean a confirmed bear flag pattern for the S&P 500, and...   READ MORE 

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Unveiling Market Trends: What's Triggering a Midweek Bearish Shift?

Unveiling Market Trends: What's Triggering a Midweek Bearish Shift?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tariff concerns were elevated once again on Wednesday after President Trump said he would be making a statement later in the day. * Technology stocks and automobile stocks were hit hard in Wednesday's trading. * President Trump's tariff announcement after Wednesday's market close could...   READ MORE 

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Is It Time to Buy Tesla?

Is It Time to Buy Tesla?

Recently, there have been horror stories about individual Tesla owners being harassed and dealers being vandalized, all because people have decided they don't like Elon Musk or his recent DOGE actions. In Europe, sales are reported down 49% in the first two months of the year, and, to...   READ MORE 

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Master Multi-Timeframe Analysis to Find Winning Trades!

Master Multi-Timeframe Analysis to Find Winning Trades!

In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shares how to use multi-timeframe analysis — Monthly, Weekly, and Daily charts — to find the best stock market opportunities. See how Joe uses StockCharts tools to create confluence across timeframes and spot key levels. Joe then identifies strength in commodities, QQQ, and finishes up by...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Momentum Slows Down: What This Means for Investors

Stock Market Momentum Slows Down: What This Means for Investors

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tuesday's stock market action was lackluster with not much movement in either direction. * Lack of followthrough from the previous trading day's upside action shows uncertainty is still in the air. * Keep an eye on the health of the overall U.S. economy by monitoring...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Tariffs Narrowing, Sparks Market Rally

DP Trading Room: Tariffs Narrowing, Sparks Market Rally

Over the weekend it was announced that tariffs will be narrowing and possibly not as widespread as initially thought. Negotiations are continuing in the background and this seems to be allaying market participants' fears. The market rallied strongly on the news. Carl and Erin gave you their opinions of...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #12

The Best Five Sectors, #12

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Energy sector jumps to position #2 in top 5 * Consumer Staples drops out of portfolio * Communication Services remains at #1 spot * Modest pick up of relative momentum for XLK and XLY not enough yet Energy Jumps to #2 A big move for the energy sector last week as...   READ MORE 

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Uncover the Week's Key Stock Market Movements

Uncover the Week's Key Stock Market Movements

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Price action was sideways this week, with a lot of up and down movement. * FedEx's weak guidance sent the stock price sliding 6.45%. * Precious metals rally with gold prices hitting an all time high this week. If one word could characterize this week's...   READ MORE 

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American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Breaks Record

American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Breaks Record

We wrote about the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) poll results a few weeks ago. Since then, the bearish activity on the chart has broken a record for the poll. Going back to the poll's inception in 1987, we have never seen four weeks in a row...   READ MORE 

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Confidence Ratios are in an Uptrend, But Looking Vulnerable

Confidence Ratios are in an Uptrend, But Looking Vulnerable

At this week's news conference, Jerome Powell mentioned that the Fed is cautious about making significant changes to interest rates due to unclear economic conditions, citing factors like trade policies and inflation, which have contributed to this uncertainty. If the "experts" don't know, it&...   READ MORE 

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Two Ways to Use the Zweig Breadth Thrust - Plus an Added Twist

Two Ways to Use the Zweig Breadth Thrust - Plus an Added Twist

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Zweig Breadth Thrust is best known for its bullish reversal signals. * Traders can also use the "setup" period to identify oversold conditions. * Nasdaq stocks were left out of the original, but there is solution. The Zweig Breadth Thrust is best known for its bullish reversal...   READ MORE 

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Will QQQ Retest All-Time Highs By End of April?

Will QQQ Retest All-Time Highs By End of April?

After reaching an all-time around $540 in mid-February, the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) dropped almost 14% to make a new swing low around $467. With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq bouncing nicely this week, investors are struggling to differentiate between a bearish dead-cat bounce and a bullish full...   READ MORE 

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New SPX Correction Signal! How Long Will It Last?

New SPX Correction Signal! How Long Will It Last?

In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe breaks down a new SPX correction signal using the monthly Directional Lines (DI), showing why this pullback could take time to play out. He explains how DI lines influence the ADX slope and how this impacts shorter-term patterns. Joe also reveals a strong area...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Shifts Gears: Indexes Plunge After Climb

Stock Market Shifts Gears: Indexes Plunge After Climb

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The broader stock market indexes break their two day winning streak. * Gold prices hit a new all-time high. * European stocks are in a solid uptrend. Tuesday's stock market action marked a reversal in investor sentiment, with the broader indexes closing lower. The S&P 500...   READ MORE 

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Riding the Wave: What the Stock Market Rebound Means for Your Investments

Riding the Wave: What the Stock Market Rebound Means for Your Investments

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market indexes rebounded with Real Estate, Energy, and Consumer Staples leading. * Retail sales data for February were slightly below expectations but better than January's data. * Investors are looking forward to Wednesday's FOMC meeting to hear what the committees thoughts are on economic...   READ MORE 

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4 Scenarios for Nasdaq 100: Bullish Surge or Bearish Collapse?

4 Scenarios for Nasdaq 100: Bullish Surge or Bearish Collapse?

Can the Nasdaq 100 rally to all-time highs or break down below key support? In this video, Dave uses probabilistic analysis to explore 4 possible scenarios for the QQQ over the next 6 weeks — from a super bullish surge to a bearish breakdown below the August 2024 low. Discover the...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Upside Initiation Climax?

DP Trading Room: Upside Initiation Climax?

On Friday DP indicators logged an Upside Initiation Climax. This exhaustion events often mark the beginning of new rallies and could indicate that the market is indeed ready to rebound. However, we do question its veracity given lukewarm trading to begin Monday's trading. Carl started us off by...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #11

The Best Five Sectors, #11

KEY TAKEAWAYS * At the moment, we're seeing a big shakeup in sector rankings. * Healthcare has entered the top five. * Technology is dropping to last position. * All defensive sectors are now in the top five. Big Moves in Sector Ranking The ranking of US sectors continues to shift. At...   READ MORE 

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Why the Market is Ready to Rally!

Why the Market is Ready to Rally!

In this exclusive video, legendary trader Larry Williams breaks down why the stock market is primed for a rally, using technical analysis, fundamental signals, and seasonal trends. He explains how tariffs, crude oil, and cyclical patterns could fuel the next big market surge, plus stocks to watch during this potential...   READ MORE 

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Three Reasons to Consider Gold

Three Reasons to Consider Gold

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Gold has dramatically outperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2025. * Gold prices remain in a primary uptrend, with our Market Trend Model reading bullish on all time frames. * Gold stocks are outperforming physical gold, and could represent a "catch up" trade going into...   READ MORE 

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Is a New Market Uptrend Starting? Key Signals & Trading Strategies

Is a New Market Uptrend Starting? Key Signals & Trading Strategies

Is a new market uptrend on the horizon? In this video, Mary Ellen breaks down the latest stock market outlook, revealing key signals that could confirm a trend reversal. She dives into sector rotation, explains why defensive stocks are losing ground, and shares actionable short-term trading strategies for oversold stocks....   READ MORE 

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Stocks May No Longer Be the Preferred Asset Class

Stocks May No Longer Be the Preferred Asset Class

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that stocks were beginning to slip against the gold price. Chart 1 shows that the ratio has now decisively broken below an important uptrend line, marking the lower region of a three-year top. The short-term KST is currently oversold, so some kind of...   READ MORE 

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SPY Reverses Long-term Uptrend with Outsized Move - Now What?

SPY Reverses Long-term Uptrend with Outsized Move - Now What?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * SPY reverses uptrend with sharpest decline in over two years. * Large-caps underperform the average S&P 500 stock. * Broken support and 40-week SMA turn resistance. The weight of the evidence shifted to the bears over the last few weeks. First, the major index ETFs reversed their long-term...   READ MORE 

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Sector Rotation Breakdown: Spotting Market Leaders Now

Sector Rotation Breakdown: Spotting Market Leaders Now

In this exclusive StockCharts video,Julius analyzes US sector rotation using Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG), starting with the 11 S&P sectors and breaking them into Offensive, Defensive, and Sensitive sectors to uncover unusual market rotations. He then dives into the Financials sector, identifying top stocks with potential for...   READ MORE 

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Bearish ADX Signal on S&P Plays Out - Now What?

Bearish ADX Signal on S&P Plays Out - Now What?

In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe revisits a critical ADX signal that gave a major market warning, explaining the pattern and a new low ADX setup to watch. He breaks down SPY and QQQ support zones, sector rotation, and reviews viewer symbol requests including T, WBD, and more. Don'...   READ MORE 

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How to Spot a Market Rebound Before Everyone Else Does

How to Spot a Market Rebound Before Everyone Else Does

KEY TAKEAWAYS * While the major indices represent the market's state, their market cap weighting can sometimes distort what's happening internally. * Breadth indicators like the McClellan Oscillator provide insight into the internal dynamics of the market. * Understanding how market participation happens within an index can help you...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Dips Below 200-Day Moving Average: Are Your Investments Ready for a Shift?

Stock Market Dips Below 200-Day Moving Average: Are Your Investments Ready for a Shift?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The broader indexes are breaking down technically, but their one-year performance is in positive territory, * Percentage performance charts give a different perspective on the stock market's performance. * Monitor percentage performance and market breadth to look for any signs of reversal. The S&P 500 ($SPX)...   READ MORE 

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5 Strong Stocks Defying the Bearish Market!

5 Strong Stocks Defying the Bearish Market!

In this video, Dave analyzes the bearish rotation in his Market Trend Model, highlighting the S&P 500 breakdown below the 200-day moving average and its downside potential. He also identifies five strong stocks with bullish technical setups despite market weakness. Watch now for key technical analysis insights to...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Market Sell-Off

DP Trading Room: Market Sell-Off

The market sell-off continued in earnest after a brief respite on Friday. Uncertainty of geopolitical tensions and tariff talk has spooked the market and given the weakness of mega-cap stocks, we are likely to see more downside before a snapback rally. Carl was off today so Erin had the controls!...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #10

The Best Five Sectors, #10

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Communication Services (XLC) maintains top spot, Tech (XLK) plummets * Shift towards defensive sectors evident in rankings * Consumer Discretionary (XLY) showing signs of weakness * Portfolio slightly outperforming SPY benchmark Sector Shake-Up: Defensive Moves and Tech's Tumble Last week's market volatility stirred up the sector rankings,...   READ MORE 

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Up Now, Down Later?

Up Now, Down Later?

The Hysteria Last week I saw more references to the stock market and its sharp drop on cable TV than I can ever recall. Normally, as Humphrey Neil, the father of contrarian thinking put it, "When everyone thinks the same, everyone is usually wrong." That's because...   READ MORE 

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Sector Rotation Warning: More Downside Ahead for US Markets?

Sector Rotation Warning: More Downside Ahead for US Markets?

In this exclusive StockCharts video,Julius analyzes sector rotation in US markets, assessing recent damage and potential downside risks. He examines the Equal Weight RSP vs. Cap-Weighted SPX ratio and the stocks vs. bonds relationship to identify key market trends. Don't miss this deep dive into market rotation...   READ MORE 

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My Downside Target for the S&P 500

My Downside Target for the S&P 500

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Once our "line in the sand" of SPX 5850 was broken, that confirmed a likely bear phase for stocks. * We can use Fibonacci Retracements to identify a potential downside objective based on the strength of the previous bull trend. * A confirmed sell signal from the Newer...   READ MORE 

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American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Hitting Bearish Extremes

American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Hitting Bearish Extremes

One thing to understand about sentiment measures is that they are contrarian. If investors are too bullish or too bearish, everyone has jumped on the bandwagon, and now it is time for the wheels to fall off. Right now, we are seeing extraordinarily bearish sentiment coming out of the American...   READ MORE 

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Navigating Tariffs: Master the Charts to Outsmart Market Volatility

Navigating Tariffs: Master the Charts to Outsmart Market Volatility

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tariffs have caused shifts in investor sentiment. * Investors are rotating out of offensive sectors and into defensive sectors. * The US dollar has weakened relative to the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso. Tariffs have thrown the stock market into dizzying moves, moving up and/or down based on whatever...   READ MORE 

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Trade War Panic: Are International Stocks the Safer Bet Now?

Trade War Panic: Are International Stocks the Safer Bet Now?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico are officially in effect. * While US stocks have declined in response, might there be investing opportunities in international markets? With US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China having taken effect at midnight on Tuesday, US indexes extended their Monday losses, deepening concerns...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Selloff: Bearish Rotation & Key Downside Targets!

S&P 500 Selloff: Bearish Rotation & Key Downside Targets!

In this video, Dave analyzes market conditions, bearish divergences, and leadership rotation in recent weeks. He examines the S&P 500 daily chart, highlighting how this week's selloff may confirm a bearish rotation and set downside price targets using moving averages and Fibonacci retracements. To validate a...   READ MORE