Pete has been monitoring and calling out the downfall of TLT for nearly 20 months. In this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sHalftime, Pete explains why the ETF broke below $90 and how the US 10-year is over 4.5% on the same day. He dives into... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews what drove the previous week's sharp pullback and what we'll need to see before the markets can turn positive again. She also highlights recession-proof stocks that are currently attractive as well as high... READ MORE
We compiled a list of the 10 biggest uncertainties in the stock market right now. In no particular order: 1. China-trade wars and chip wars 2. Oil and food inflation 3. Strikes 4. Government shutdown 5. Corporate and individual bankruptcies on the rise 6. Commercial real estate and banking 7.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) shows some promising technicals, signaling room for a potential climb and a strong chance for a breakout to the upside * Technical indicators suggest that the Energy sector has a high probability of breaking out to the upside * A breakout above its all-time... READ MORE
In the previous technical note, it was mentioned that the markets are prone to some consolidation and corrective retracements due to the technical setup on the charts. It was also mentioned that the precariously low levels of volatility need to be watched, and this also can keep the markets vulnerable... READ MORE
This week I appeared with David Keller on Stockcharts Final Bar. We discussed how the market is at a precipice. And no doubt, the words I wrote on April 20th Daily "Now That "Stagflation" Has Gone Mainstream"some five months later are buzzing in my head:... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Short Term, Risk-Off Sector Rotation While Heading into new week * Did The Market Complete a H&S Top, or Is SPY Looking For Support? * 430 Is The Crucial Level To Watch in SPY First of all, my apologies for everybody who has been waiting for a Sector... READ MORE
While the UAW strike continues, and the debate on how much it matters in the scheme of things rages on, other wage trends are emerging. Amazon (AZMN) today announced it will hire about 250,000 logistics personnel for the holiday season at a wage of $20.50 per hour. The... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, guest Dave Landry of DaveLandry.com shares his own approach to what he calls the "Three Whens"- when to buy, when to sell, and when to sit on your hands! Meanwhile, host Dave Keller reviews charts of... READ MORE
A few large-caps and large-cap techs are holding up, but other areas of the market are showing weakness. Namely, the Retail SPDR (XRT) and Regional Bank ETF (KRE) are two of the weakest groups right now. These two groups are under selling pressure and this could bode ill for the... READ MORE
In this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sHalftime, Pete reviews the NVDA chart, which closed its nearest gap today. He then looks at the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 charts, as well as home builder DR Horton and building products company Masco -- both... READ MORE
In this week's edition of The DecisionPoint Trading Room, Carl notes that the "Magnificent 7" stocks are looking "toppy", with only a few exceptions. These leadership stocks could put downside pressure on an already weak market. Erin picks out the strongest of the sectors... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Although September is considered a seasonally weak period for the stock market the fourth quarter is typically a strong period * There's a high probability of the S&P 500 Index reaching a new high in Q4 * Growth stocks, Industrials, Financials, and Commodities could all see... READ MORE
The market continues to be weak and thin, as TG explains in this week's edition of Moxie Indicator Minutes. There are a few stocks moving up, but the majority are going sideways or down. This is not a great environment for going long, so don't try... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Growth-Value Rotating Back in Favor of Growth * Large-Cap stocks picking up Strength Over Mid- and Small-cap segments * Hence, Large-Cap Growth Stands out Positively RRG sending a clear message The Relative Rotation Graph above shows the rotation for the combined Size and Growth/Value segments in the market. And... READ MORE
Extending their move, Indian equities advanced higher and closed with yet another weekly gain. Four out of five days over the past week saw the markets ending with gains. In the previous technical note, it was mentioned that the undercurrents in the market remain strong, and NIFTY can retest the... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV's Sector Spotlight, I continue my chat with Ralph Acampora in the StockCharts.com studio. After recording our previous video (see here!), I put Ralph on the spot, and together we flip through the 30 Dow stocks, calling the current price and relative... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen McGonagle shares her outlook for the markets heading into next week's interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. She also reviews why Technology was the weakest sector and what it means for the group. She then... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV's Sector Spotlight, I chat with guest Ralph Acampora in the StockCharts.com studio in Redmond, WA. We discuss the birth of ARGoN, a special way of looking at markets from both a price and a relative perspective. Once upon a time, Ralph... READ MORE
In this edition of the GoNoGo Charts show, Alex and Tyler present trend analysis across the asset classes, sectors, and individual securities. The continued strong "Go" conditions in the US Dollar index (UUP) and US Treasury rates ($TNX) on both the daily and weekly timeframes highlights some headwinds... READ MORE
The overall market has been rallying since registering its low last October. However, there is one sector which, in August, fell below its October low on a monthly closing basis. More serious is the fact that it recently violated a 23-year secular up trendline. Can you guess which sector I... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, guest Julius de Kempenaer of RRG Research shows how his market visualizations still show stocks over bonds and offense over defense. Host David Keller, CMT highlights one industry sector breaking down due to higher crude oil prices. This video originally... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * XLK "Bearish Shifts" Move IT and LT Bias to BEARISH * XLK PMO Nearing Crossover SELL Signal In Monday's DecisionPoint Trading Room we discussed that Technology (XLK) was the last one standing on our Bias Scoreboard with a Bullish Bias in both the intermediate term... READ MORE
The S&P 500 SPDR bounced the last three weeks, but we did not see an improvement in breadth. Weak breadth is also reflected in performance for mid-caps and small-caps, which are lagging. Even so, SPY and QQQ are in short-term uptrends and I am watching the tech sector... READ MORE
In this week's edition of The DecisionPoint Trading Room, Carl reviews the markets and shares the new DecisionPoint BIAS assessment list. Erin concentrates on Technology (XLK) and Utilities (XLU). Technology is only sector holding a bullish bias in the intermediate and long terms, will that hold up? Utilities... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Three Sectors Are Ready to Rotate Back Towards the Leading Quadrant * Technology, Discretionary, and Communication Services Together Are Almost Half Of Total Market Cap * Daily Tails for these sectors are supporting the looming positive rotation for their weekly counterparts First of all, for those who are awaiting a... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave recaps a big up day for TSLA and bearish engulfing pattern for energy stocks. He answers viewer questions on growth stocks during rising rate environment and shares two scans to identify potential opportunities during corrective periods. This video originally... READ MORE
In the previous technical note, the importance of the support level of 19250 was discussed; it was mentioned that, if this level stands protected for NIFTY, the Index can rebound and inch higher towards 19700+ levels. While trading along these lines, the markets enjoyed trending sessions throughout the week. It... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Energy (XLE) Logs New All-Time High * XLE "Bearish Shift" on Silver Cross Index The Energy sector (XLE) has been enjoying a rally throughout the summer. Today. it logged a new all-time high on a small breakout. While the sector looks impervious, there are a few concerns... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, guest Willie Delwiche, CMT, CFA of Hi Mount Research outlines the long-term uptrend in interest rates and shares two sectors to focus on given the rising rate environment. Host David Keller, CMT tracks the sharp pullback for semiconductors and breaks... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, guest Ari Wald, CFA, CMT of Oppenheimer & Co. shows how energy stocks are taking a leadership role, with high beta sectors still outperforming low volatility defensive stocks. Host David Keller, CMT tracks the latest downswing and describes a potential... READ MORE
Stocks surged in the second half of August with several ETFs breaking out of corrective patterns, such as falling flags or falling wedges. Even though September is a seasonally weak month, these breakouts are bullish until proven otherwise. Today's commentary will analyze the breakout in the Technology SPDR... READ MORE
The month of August has come to an end, and that means a focus on long-term trends, using monthly Relative Rotation Graphs in combination with the finalized price (bar-)charts for August, on this episode of StockCharts TV's Sector Spotlight. Julius de Kempenaer assesses the rotations of asset... READ MORE
Hello to all my StockCharts supporters! First of all, thank you for your readership of my Trading Places blog, which is now in its 8th year. Also, thanks to all of you that watch my Trading Places LIVE shows that air on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:00am ET.... READ MORE
The past five sessions of the week saw the Indian equities trading in a defined and narrower range. The first four sessions were seen leading the markets to a weekly loss, but the strong trading session on Friday saw NIFTY recouping its losses. The index oscillated in 234.90-point range,... READ MORE
I love the seasonality information that StockCharts.com provides. It's important to keep in mind that seasonal tendencies are secondary indicators. I don't buy and sell based on them, because the price/volume combination will always be my primary indicator. But if technical indications point to... READ MORE
Last week, the broader markets regained their uptrend, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Indexes both closing above their key 50-day moving averages on Tuesday. In addition, the RSI and Stochastics turned positive as well. This price action indicates that the 3-week pullback which began in late July... READ MORE
In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, TG Watkins of Simpler Trading shows how breadth conditions are very similar to previous bull market pullbacks. Dave focuses in on constructive setups in gold and crude oil, then highlights one semiconductor stock featuring a symmetrical triangle pattern. This video... READ MORE
In this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sHalftime, Pete reexamines the chart he posted before the Jackson Hole meeting; Chairman Powell validated his thinking that the Fed Policy will remain tight until the unemployment rate increases. He then gives a quick review of the SPX and the... READ MORE
Bonds have had one of the worst years in modern times and one of the fastest rates of interest rate rises. The good news is the market has absorbed the bond's performance. A better risk-on environment is when the SPY outperforms the long bonds. The same is true... READ MORE