Get a behind-the-scenes look at how technical analysts set up their game plan for Tom's Super Bowley Fantasy Stock Draft. Discover how they analyze the overall market, the strategies they follow, and how they pick sectors and stocks that will outperform the market.... READ MORE
Dave Keller breaks down the Hindenburg Omen and Titanic Syndrome, two breadth indicators designed to identify conditions often seen near major market tops, and explains why recent signals deserve attention.... READ MORE
Tony Zhang shows how to find a defined-risk trade by scanning small-cap setups and ranking bulish options strategies.... READ MORE
Legendary trader Larry Williams returns with a timely update on where he believes the markets are headed next, explaining why market cycles, money flow, and seasonal patterns still point to higher stock prices in 2026.... READ MORE
Ahead of SpaceX's anticipated IPO, several space-themed ETFs are seeing massive inflows, with NASA and UFO are displaying solid uptrends. Here's what you should be monitoring ahead of SPCX's debut. ... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Whether you trade for the short-term or long-term, the first thing you probably do every morning is check the headlines: CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business, or whatever suits you. We all do this, because markets react to information. And we don't want to be caught... READ MORE
Learn how StockCharts and OptionsPlay help traders find risk-defined opportunities like LUNR as market breadth expands into small caps and industrials.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Sectors show the market’s inner rumblings. Money flows in. Money pulls out. Pressure builds beneath the surface. Sectors, and the opportunities they present, are never static. Some opportunities are obvious. Others stay buried in the noise. Following sectors can give you an advantage; if you... READ MORE
Risk management should adapt to the chart’s trend phase. Dave Keller, CMT, compares Alphabet’s strong uptrend with Palantir’s sideways consolidation to explain how moving averages, support levels, and RSI can guide smarter stop loss and sell decisions.... READ MORE
Diversifying your portfolio is important and necessary. But it has to be done thoughtfully. Tom Bowley of EarningsBeats shows why it's important to regularly select leading stocks. ... READ MORE
Broadcom has broken to new all-time highs, but weakening momentum may signal a potential blowoff top. Dave Keller, CMT, explains how bearish momentum divergences can foreshadow major reversals, and what price and RSI signals could confirm AVGO’s next move.... READ MORE
Are you worried that the stock market rally is getting stretched? See how you can use RKLB puts and the OptionsPlay Strategy Center to identify defined-risk pullback setups. ... READ MORE
Which industry groups are likely to take the lead when semiconductors take a breather? Tom Bowley looks more closely at the software industry and shows why it has potential.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Many traders spend too much time flipping through charts to find the right setup. Sometimes, they’ll find something that looks good, while other times, they get a bunch of duds. But what if that process was backwards? Instead of searching for stocks, what if you... READ MORE
A broadening rally can tempt investors into buying stocks that are already overstretched. Here's how you can safely identify the next market leaders and apply a risk-defined options strategy with a favorable risk-to-reward ratio. ... READ MORE
As the S&P 500 and technology sector push higher, select stocks are showing early signs of new uptrends. Dave Keller, CMT, highlights TTWO, RNG, and CRWD, three charts with improving momentum and key breakout levels that could confirm further upside in May.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You want to achieve brilliance? Answers aren’t the best measure. But generating great questions is, at least according to ancient wisdom. This distinction is especially relevant when you’re working with an AI-driven chatbot. The difference between getting the “same old, same old” and actually... READ MORE
European stocks are showing signs of improving technicals. A price gap, possible bull flag, rising 200-day moving average, and an RSI that's holding ground all point to potential bullish action.... READ MORE
With inflationary pressures still in play, how should investors position their portfolios heading into mid-year? Keep an eye on this key market-based barometer and sector. ... READ MORE
The AI narrative is shifting. With semiconductor stocks facing a downside correction, here are the two cheapest semiconductor stocks to buy put options on now.... READ MORE
After surging above 7000, the S&P 500 has stalled, leaving investors to question the next move. Dave Keller, CMT, outlines four bullish and bearish scenarios through mid-June, helping investors weigh risks, opportunities, and key market signals ahead.... READ MORE
In this study, Cedric Thompson, CMT, CFA, deconstructs the S&P Bullish Percent Index and shows how it's a valuable tool for identifying high probability turning points in the S&P 500.... READ MORE
The stock market decline in March was a correction within a bull market. Arthur Hill highlights trend signals for sector ETFs and focuses on Industrials and Materials, two sectors that are set up for a bullish run. ... READ MORE
Are U.S.-traded Gulf ETFs positioned to benefit from a potential cooling off in Middle East tensions? Martin Pring analyzes the charts of these ETFs and shares some surprising findings.... READ MORE
Joe Rabil breaks down the shift in tech stocks now driving the market. He highlights key names behind the move and reviews sector strength, sentiment, volatility, and where better opportunities may develop.... READ MORE
Gatis Roze talks the importance of "doing your homework" as an investor and being closely familiar with your positions.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Many traders think “edge” comes from methods and indicators. It doesn’t. Edge comes from structure. Structure aligns your scale of observation with your knowledge, tools, and processes. When those elements work together, dynamically and in combination, that’s where edge emerges. If your workspace is... READ MORE
CoreWeave (CRWV) breaks out above $100 as AI infrastructure stocks lead. Discover how you can apply a bull put spread options setup to take advantage of this upside move.... READ MORE
Momentum has been climbing steadily in the S&P 500 equity factor leaderboard. Here's how you can apply the technical signals in the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) to navigate this asset group.... READ MORE
JPM is testing a critical chart level as earnings approach. Learn why traders are watching for another bearish breakdown below $300.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… In a previous article, we went over “smart money” positioning in the market. Now, let’s talk about your fellow retail investors. How are they feeling about the market, and what difference would it make if you were able to track their overall sentiment on a... READ MORE
Though Indian equities are outperforming, the risk of an extended corrective phase looms. Milan Vaishnav analyzes what the next week has in store for the Indian stock market.... READ MORE
Has the market bottomed? Mary Ellen McGonagle shares William O'Neil's insight on the "Follow-Through Day" concept, along with how it can help you resist the temptation to buy at the bottom.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Many traders pay attention to only two signals when using the Relative Strength Index (RSI): overbought and oversold. The problem is if you do it that way, you’re focusing on minor clues while missing the bigger picture. Here’s something you might not know: you... READ MORE
The S&P 500 has broken key support, confirming a shift into a downtrend. Dave Keller outlines the next downside targets and the indicators to watch for a potential bounce or continued weakness.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… What if you could see how active money managers are actually positioned—not what they’re saying, but what they’re actually doing with real capital? At times, there can be a big gap between the two. There is a way to track that positioning. It... READ MORE
Find out how Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay identified a bull put spread setup in Newmont Mining (NEM) as a potential options trading strategy that takes advantage of the recent selloff in gold. ... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You’re looking at two stocks. Both seem promising. Both are starting to move. But which one do you trade? Spend five minutes on social media forums and you’ll see this question pop up everywhere. Many traders choose based on the story, the brand, or... READ MORE
Enterprise IT spending may be slowing. See how weakening momentum in CSCO stock and a bearish options setup could present trading opportunities.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Last time, I showed how an index can keep climbing even as fewer stocks do the work; rallies that look strong but may already be weakening underneath. The Bullish Percent Index (BPI) measures how many stocks in an index are flashing Point & Figure buy signals.... READ MORE