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DISCOVER the Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks

DISCOVER the Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius begins by looking back at the completed monthly bars for October to assess the long term trends in the 11 S&P sectors. He follows that up with an updated view for SPY in coming weeks. After that, Julius looks forward using...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Which is Better? SP600 (IJR) or Russell 2000 (IWM)

DP Trading Room: Which is Better? SP600 (IJR) or Russell 2000 (IWM)

Carl explores which index is best...the SP600 (IJR) or Russell 2000 (IWM). He makes a comparison over time and reveals which tends to be the better performer. Which one should you use to analyze what is happening in small-caps? Carl gives us his market outlook as prices pullback today....   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY May Stay Ranged; Trending Moves to Occur Only If These Edges are Breached

Week Ahead: NIFTY May Stay Ranged; Trending Moves to Occur Only If These Edges are Breached

The markets closed on a negative note for the third week in a row; over the past five sessions, the Nifty remained largely on a declining trajectory, except for the last trading day where it saw some relief rally from the lower levels. Following a strong weekly decline of 1167...   READ MORE 

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Be On the Lookout for THIS During Earnings Season!

Be On the Lookout for THIS During Earnings Season!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews what's driving the markets higher and how you can capitalize. Moves in TSLA, NVDA, and NFLX are highlighted. She also reviews price action greatly impacted by earnings, many driven by analyst upgrades and downgrades. This video originally premiered October 18,...   READ MORE 

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Using RRG To Find Best Three Stocks inside the DJ Industrials Index

Using RRG To Find Best Three Stocks inside the DJ Industrials Index

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Sector Rotation Model and current sector rotation are not supporting broad market strength. * Plotting the members of $INDU on a Relative Rotation Graph helps find the best names in that universe. * TRV, WMT, and AXP are still strong, but now have too much risk for new positions. * CAT,...   READ MORE 

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United Airlines Stock Soars: Watch For a Promising Buying Opportunity

United Airlines Stock Soars: Watch For a Promising Buying Opportunity

KEY TAKEAWAYS * United Airlines stock took off on solid earnings. * UAL has broken above a consolidation pattern and is ascending to a higher altitude. * Look for a pullback before entering a long position in UAL. Airline stocks had a strong day, with  United Airlines (UAL), American Airlines (AAL), and Delta...   READ MORE 

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Sector Rotation is Giving Conflicting Stories!

Sector Rotation is Giving Conflicting Stories!

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius dives in to the sector rotation model, trying to find any alignment between theoretical and real-life rotations of sectors in combination with the economic cycle. The positions of the various sectors and the economic indicators that are part of this model are not...   READ MORE 

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MarketCarpets: The Fastest Way to Scan for Hidden Market Opportunities

MarketCarpets: The Fastest Way to Scan for Hidden Market Opportunities

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Use the StockCharts MarketCarpets to get a fast snapshot of market trends without sifting through endless news. * Toggle between performance and technical rankings like SCTR to find hidden opportunities. * Make MarketCarpets part of your daily routine to catch opportunities faster than traditional methods. When Wall Street rings its...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: While Nifty Consolidates, Keeping Above These Levels Crucial

Week Ahead: While Nifty Consolidates, Keeping Above These Levels Crucial

The week that went by was in complete contrast to the week before, as the markets heavily consolidated in a tight range. In the previous week, the Nifty had seen a significant retracement of over 1167 points; however, over the past five trading days, the index stayed totally devoid of...   READ MORE 

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Last Week's Pullback is a Buying Opportunity!

Last Week's Pullback is a Buying Opportunity!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen highlights what's driving these markets higher despite a rise in interest rates. She also focuses on the leadership area in Technology and shares several stocks from this group. Last up, she reviews how to quickly uncover top stock candidates when a...   READ MORE 

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It's Large-Cap Growth Stocks (Mag 7) Once Again

It's Large-Cap Growth Stocks (Mag 7) Once Again

KEY TAKEAWAYS * SPY is starting to resolve its negative divergence with RSI. * Large-cap growth is coming back into favor. * Magnificent 7 stocks provided 2.9% of the S&P 50's 6.8% performance over the past five weeks. Where is the Recent Performance in the S&...   READ MORE 

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Tech vs Semiconductors: Which One Should You Be Trading?

Tech vs Semiconductors: Which One Should You Be Trading?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Doing a top-down sector-to-industry analysis can be an effective way to find tradable opportunities. * It makes sense to compare charts to see which ones are outperforming and which are underperforming. * Get a bigger picture, drill down using relative performance indicators, and then examine specific key levels of each...   READ MORE 

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Why This S&P Support Level is SO IMPORTANT

Why This S&P Support Level is SO IMPORTANT

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius presents a few conflicting rotations and signals that continue to warrant caution while the S&P 500 keeps hovering just above support. With the negative divergences between price and MACD/RSI remaining intact, SPY should not break 565. Julius looks at rotations...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: A Case for a Market Top

DP Trading Room: A Case for a Market Top

During today's market analysis Carl laid out his reasons why we believe we are at a market top. He discusses the current market price action combined with exclusive DecisionPoint indicators to substantiate his position. Don't miss his analysis. Carl also goes though the Magnificent Seven by...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: Putting Market Moves in Perspective; Watch Nifty From This Angle

Week Ahead: Putting Market Moves in Perspective; Watch Nifty From This Angle

On the back of one of the major FII selloffs seen in recent times, the markets succumbed to strong corrective pressure through the week and ended on a very weak note. The Nifty 50 remained under selling pressure; at no point in time did it show any intention to stage...   READ MORE 

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Stealth AI Stocks Are Taking Off in a Flat Market

Stealth AI Stocks Are Taking Off in a Flat Market

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen highlights the continuation rally in AI-related stocks while also reviewing broader market conditions. The move higher in yields as well as volatility were discussed heading into next week's FOMC notes and inflation data. This video originally premiered October 4, 2024. You...   READ MORE 

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Will Technology Drive S&P Higher in October?

Will Technology Drive S&P Higher in October?

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius explores the October seasonal outlook for the S&P 500 and various sectors. Seasonality suggests a potential rise in the S&P 500, fueled by strength in technology, but there are still concerns about the ongoing negative divergence between price and...   READ MORE 

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SCTR Report: Vistra Energy Soars, Reaches New All-Time High

SCTR Report: Vistra Energy Soars, Reaches New All-Time High

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Vistra Energy can be a big player in providing nuclear power to AI companies. * Vistra Energy's stock price has hit an all-time high. * There are support levels on the daily price chart that could present buying opportunities in VST. Utility stocks are now becoming cool. Going...   READ MORE 

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These 4 Chinese Stocks are Worth a Look

These 4 Chinese Stocks are Worth a Look

In this exclusive StockCharts TV video, Joe explains how to use two timeframes to identify 2 important characteristics of a great setup. For examples, he shares a few Chinese stocks that are showing great strength to the upside and what levels to watch for a pullback. Joe also covers the...   READ MORE 

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US Sectors Soar to New Highs!

US Sectors Soar to New Highs!

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius takes a detailed look at the monthly charts for all US sectors and the S&P 500. With many sectors breaking to new highs, he highlights how the long-term uptrend for the S&P 500 remains intact. Julius also examines the...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market's Spectacular Q3: Highest Sector Performer is Utilities

Stock Market's Spectacular Q3: Highest Sector Performer is Utilities

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The leading sector performer in Q3 was Utilities, up by 19.35%. * Utility stocks are gaining attention because of their ability to power up AI companies. * Many utility stocks provide dividends, which could add some extra cash to your portfolio. September, typically considered to be the weakest month...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Uncovering Stocks from DP Scan Alerts

DP Trading Room: Uncovering Stocks from DP Scan Alerts

In today's free DecisionPoint Trading Room, Erin pulls out her exclusive DecisionPoint Diamond Scans and finds us some new and interesting stock symbols to explore further. These scans are very powerful and bring the best charts to your attention. DecisionPoint has a new Scan Alert System for purchase...   READ MORE 

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Why Were Chinese Stocks Up 20% Last Week?!

Why Were Chinese Stocks Up 20% Last Week?!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets, including sector and industry group rotation, before highlighting the sharp move into Chinese stocks. She shares her thoughts on whether it's too late to participate. In addition, she looks at the key traits that signal your stock...   READ MORE 

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Top Ten Charts to Watch for October 2024

Top Ten Charts to Watch for October 2024

As we near the end of what has been a fairly solid Q3 for the equity markets, we are left with the eternal question for investors: "What's next?" We now have the Fed's first rate cut in the rearview mirror, with multiple rate cuts...   READ MORE 

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This Week's "Sector to Watch" and "Industry Group to Watch"

This Week's "Sector to Watch" and "Industry Group to Watch"

On Friday mornings in our DP Diamonds subscriber-only trading room, the DecisionPoint Diamond Mine, I like to look for a "Sector to Watch" and an "Industry Group to Watch" within. These are for your watchlist and not necessarily ready for immediate investment. In the case of...   READ MORE 

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Opportunities in Industrials and Materials

Opportunities in Industrials and Materials

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Negative divergence remains a distracting factor * Defensive rotation still present * Industrials and Materials on positive track toward leading RRG quadrant Despite a backdrop of conflicting market signals, there are still sectors within the S&P 500 that are showing promising movements and potential opportunities for investors. Today,...   READ MORE 

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How to Spot the Perfect Buying Opportunity in XLRE

How to Spot the Perfect Buying Opportunity in XLRE

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Investors began piling into real estate stocks over the last three months. * XLRE is now just under 1% from its 52-week high, as indicated by the Distance From Highs indicator. * With a potential dip on the horizon in XLRE, watch these levels to spot zones of opportunity from...   READ MORE 

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Why the Stock Market is SO Confusing Right Now

Why the Stock Market is SO Confusing Right Now

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius assesses current rotations in asset classes and US sectors using Relative Rotation Graphs, finding a lot of contradictory behavior. Taking a step back, he focuses on the weekly timeframe to find some more meaningful trends and shy away from day-to-day noise. He then...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Analyzing Two New Stocks in SP500 (DELL, PLTR)

DP Trading Room: Analyzing Two New Stocks in SP500 (DELL, PLTR)

In today's free DP Trading Room Carl reviews the charts of two new members to the SP500, Dell (DELL) and Palantir (PLTR). Are they poised to break out on this news? Carl also discussed the inflation on housing prices to open the show. Before going over the signal...   READ MORE 

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Strategy After Rate Cuts: Best Areas to BUY!

Strategy After Rate Cuts: Best Areas to BUY!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets after last week's rate-cut induced rally. She also shares stocks that are breaking out of bases and poised to trade higher. The "nuclear renaissance" is also discussed, as well as stocks that will benefit the...   READ MORE 

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A Sector Rotation Dilemma ...

A Sector Rotation Dilemma ...

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Sector Rotation remains defensive * S&P chart showing resemblence to late 2021 * Negative divergences still in play First of all, I apologize for my absence this week. I caught something that looked like Covid, and felt like Covid, but it did not identify (pun intended) as Covid....   READ MORE 

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The Secret to Perfecting SPY Entry Points? RSI!

The Secret to Perfecting SPY Entry Points? RSI!

In this exclusive StockCharts TV video, Joe shows how to use RSI in multiple timeframes to identify the next buying opportunity in the SPY. Joe thinks this rally is important; he uses the ADX to distinguish between the strength in different indices. Joe demonstrates how he moves quickly around ACP,...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Tracking Gold Sentiment

DP Trading Room: Tracking Gold Sentiment

As part of Carl's review of Gold charts, he explained how we use the close-ended fund, Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) to measure sentiment for Gold. Depending on how PHYS trades, it trades at a discount or premium based on the physical Gold that it holds. These discounts...   READ MORE 

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These Stocks are Just Beginning Their Move Higher!

These Stocks are Just Beginning Their Move Higher!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the broader markets and highlights pockets of strength that are starting to trend higher. She also shares add-on plays to the move into home construction stocks, and shows key characteristics needed to confirm a downtrend reversal in select stocks. This video originally...   READ MORE 

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A Déjà Vu in The Consumer Staples Sector Sends a Strong Warning Signal

A Déjà Vu in The Consumer Staples Sector Sends a Strong Warning Signal

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tech bounce is judged as recovery within downtrend. * XLP, XLF, and XLV are positioned for outperformance in coming weeks. * The XLP chart is showing interesting characteristics which we have seen before Tech Rallies, But Remains Inside the Lagging Quadrant A quick look at the Relative Rotation Graph for...   READ MORE 

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Pinpoint Strong Sectors BEFORE The Masses Notice

Pinpoint Strong Sectors BEFORE The Masses Notice

In this exclusive StockCharts TV video, Joe discusses why he is a bottom-up technical analyst. He explains the difference between top-down and bottom-up analysis and uses this to show the strongest sectors rotating to the upside right now; this approach will help give advance notice of which areas to focus...   READ MORE 

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Why Stock Outperformance Might be ENDING!

Why Stock Outperformance Might be ENDING!

In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius takes a look at rotations in an asset allocation RRG. He compares fixed-income-related asset classes, commodities, the US dollar, Bitcoin and stocks to a balanced portfolio of 60% stocks/40% bonds. The long-lasting outperformance of stocks seems to be coming to an end....   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Today: Real Estate and Tech Lead, Energy Down

Stock Market Today: Real Estate and Tech Lead, Energy Down

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The real estate sector gains ground as interest rate cuts loom. * Technology stocks are showing slight gains, but not enough to shift momentum. * Energy prices slide lower on weakened demand. The Real Estate sector took the lead in Tuesday's trading, probably because interest rate cuts are...   READ MORE 

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Biotech's Big Comeback: Why Investors are Eyeing This Beaten-Down Sector

Biotech's Big Comeback: Why Investors are Eyeing This Beaten-Down Sector

KEY TAKEAWAYS * With Fed rate cuts now widely anticipated, investors are looking to the biotech industry for potential investment opportunities. * Biotech, a highly-speculative industry, has declined sharply since 2020 as inflation, along with higher interest rates, set in. * You can spot green shoots of capital flowing into biotech; watch the...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: AI Bubble Deflating

DP Trading Room: AI Bubble Deflating

The recent decline last week revealed that the artificial intelligence bubble is deflating. Magnificent Seven stocks are unwinding in response to investors losing confidence in the AI trade in general. Carl gives us a complete picture of the Magnificent Seven in the short and intermediate terms. It doesn't...   READ MORE