Note to the reader: This is a set of appendices for 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... READ MORE
On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shows the five ways to use the Moving Average lines to help with decision making. He discusses how these lines can help to define trend reversals and confirmed trends, when to be on the alert for a... READ MORE
In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius examines the theoretical sector rotation model and aligns it with current state of sector rotation on Relative Rotation Graphs, and the phase of the economy. He makes some interesting observations and highlights some flashing warning signals. Check out Julius' Macroeconomic Variables/Metrics... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps a bullish day for stocks, with 8 out of 11 S&P 500 sectors finishing higher. He breaks down the charts of NVDA, ENPH, FSLR, and AMD, and reviews a potential upside reversal in gold. See Dave&... READ MORE
Did you know that the equally-weighted RSP is seriously underperforming the cap-weighted SPY? It is losing considerable ground against the SPY and that suggests that if mega-caps fail, so will go the market. Carl shows us charts to prove his point. Next up Carl covers the market in general followed... READ MORE
In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews what drove the markets to new highs. She highlights S&P 500 sectors, plus stocks that have reversed their downtrends, pointing out good entry points. Mary Ellen also takes a close look at why stocks did not respond to today'... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Only Large-Cap Growth is on a positive RRG-Heading * No segment, except LC Growth, has managed to take out its late March high * $DJUSGL setting up for negative divergences Breaking Down Into Growth / Value Using Relative Rotation Graphs to help break down the US stock market into various segments... READ MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Consumer Staples stocks offer stability and growth in a high inflation environment. * Many consumer staples stocks have exceeded analyst price targets, revealing Wall Street's underestimation of their growth potential. * Sometimes the next big stock is often found in a seemingly boring name, as Sprouts Farmers Market... READ MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Sector rotation still pointing to defense * Upward break in SPY not supported by volume * Asset class rotation starting to rotate in favor of bonds No Confirmation In Volume This week, the S&P 500 is breaking out above its previous high, undeniably a bullish sign. After the... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, legendary trader and author Larry Williams joins Dave in the StockCharts TV studio. Larry shares his latest thoughts on Dow 40K, the resilient rise of gold and precious metals, cycle analysis on the S&P 500 and crude oil,... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Mish Schneider of MarketGauge. Mish breaks down one materials name that could benefit from recently announced China tariffs, and describes how regional banks could benefit from Fed actions in 2024. David charts the S&P 500'... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave uncovers strength in SQSP using the Stochastics Oscillator and the StochRSI indicator. He shares his favorite chart for analyzing relative strength ratios for leading stocks, and also answers viewer questions on price patterns for XLB and PYPL, plus best... READ MORE
Today's focus was on the current and long-term conditions of Bonds and Yields which are at an inflection point. Yields are attempting to hold onto a rising trend and Bonds are plodding along to the upside for now. One reader asked if it is time to start dollar... READ MORE
In the previous technical note, we had expressed concerns over the Nifty and VIX rising in the same direction simultaneously. As mentioned earlier, in such circumstances, the VIX often ends up acting as a leading indicator and a precursor to an impending corrective move. The previous week had seen VIX... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish bias in the broader markets, along with the sector rotation into cyclical areas as growth areas languish. She then highlights the perils of buying, or holding, stocks around earnings releases, and shares a high-yielding stock... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave uncovers strength in SQSP using the Stochastics Oscillator and the StochRSI indicator. He shares his favorite chart for analyzing relative strength ratios for leading stocks, and also answers viewer questions on price patterns for XLB and PYPL, plus best... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave breaks down an unusual day for stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher, but the top sectors were defensive - real estate and utilities! He shares key levels to watch for NVDA, AAPL, TSLA, and more,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * XLF on strong RRG-Heading, rotating back into leading quadrant * XLF price approaching overhead resistance after short setback * Three major financial stocks ready for upward breaks to lead the sector higher The Relative Rotation Graph for US sectors shows long tails for XLE and XLU. Both are on a... READ MORE
Today Erin uncovers two industry groups that are showing strength and potential in the short term. She takes a look "Under the Hood" to reveal participation and trends that are quite bullish. Carl walks us through the market overall, covering not only the SPY, but also interest rates,... READ MORE
The markets traded in a much wider range in the past trading week. Over the past few days, we had seen the markets and the VIX inching higher, i.e. moving in the same direction. In the previous technical note, we had expressly mentioned this concern, as instances of VIX... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the key drivers for this week's volatile period, including Core PCE and GDP numbers. She takes a look at where the S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed for the week and whether it'... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Comparing equal-weighted and cap-weighted sectors on a Relative Rotation Graph can offer interesting insights * When the trajectory of the tails and their position on the chart differ significantly, further investigation is warranted * At the moment, two sectors are showing such divergences All on the Same Track... or? The... READ MORE