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"Family Gathering" Meeting Today at 2:00 PM Eastern

"Family Gathering" Meeting Today at 2:00 PM Eastern

Today, Larry Williams will be hosting a "Family Gathering" meeting at 2pm Eastern Daylight Time (11am Pacific). Sign-in in begins 5 minutes prior. The show will be recorded and posted online for those of you who cannot attend. Use the link below to join: Link to Join Webinar:...   READ MORE 

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Semiconductors are at CRITICAL Level!

Semiconductors are at CRITICAL Level!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes guest Danielle Shay of Simpler Trading. Danielle speaks to the downside rotation for the QQQ, SMH, and leading growth stocks, including why the $210 level is so crucial for the SMH. Dave highlights the recent downswing for Bitcoin,...   READ MORE 

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Larry's LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar Airs TOMORROW - Thursday, April 18 at 2:00pm EDT!

Larry's LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar Airs TOMORROW - Thursday, April 18 at 2:00pm EDT!

Larry is going LIVE! Don't miss the upcoming "Family Gathering" webinar with Larry Williams, airing live through Zoom on Thursday, April 18 at 2:00pm Eastern Daylight Time. In this must-see event, Larry will be presenting his current opinions on a broad variety of current market...   READ MORE 

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AMD Plunges to a Critical Support Level: Is Now the Time to Go Long?

AMD Plunges to a Critical Support Level: Is Now the Time to Go Long?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * AMD is in a technical (near-term) downtrend, but its fundamentals promise otherwise * AMD's stock price is trailing NVDA, though its lead over the rest of the industry appears to be waning * AMD is in a technical "buy" range and the potential for a bullish...   READ MORE 

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Is Market Breadth Signaling THE TOP?!

Is Market Breadth Signaling THE TOP?!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave shows how bearish short-term breadth combined with the deterioration in long-term breadth lines up well with previous market tops. He then breaks down key levels for the S&P 500 index as well as MSFT, TSLA, and more....   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Final Earnings are In for 2023 Q4!

DP Trading Room: Final Earnings are In for 2023 Q4!

Carl opens the show with a view of the final earnings results for 2023 Q4! His chart reveals whether stocks are fair valued, overvalued or undervalued. Get his take on the current readings. Carl gave us his market overview including Bitcoin, Gold Miners, Gold and Crude Oil and many more....   READ MORE 

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Stay Ahead of the Markets with AUTOMATED Portfolio Reports

Stay Ahead of the Markets with AUTOMATED Portfolio Reports

Staying on top of your portfolio in a fast-moving market can be a challenge. On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sStockCharts in Focus, Grayson shows you how to make things easier on yourself with automated ChartList Reports for your portfolio. You'll learn how to...   READ MORE 

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The Day the Yields Broke Out

The Day the Yields Broke Out

Wednesday brought an unexpected firming up of the inflation figures, causing analysts and commentators to trim the number of times they expect interest rates to be cut this year. Whenever it is that the questions turn away from whether to when and by how much, as was the case until...   READ MORE 

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From Relic To Reckoning: Can Gold Surge To $3,000?

From Relic To Reckoning: Can Gold Surge To $3,000?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Gold is at record highs with retail investors buying despite sky-high valuations * Fiscal, monetary, and geopolitical uncertainties are driving this "relic" turned "alternative currency" * The technical context reveals a few strategic insights for anyone bullish on the yellow metal The strange thing about gold...   READ MORE 

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NVDA is Holding Strong: It's Time to Think About Accumulating this Stock

NVDA is Holding Strong: It's Time to Think About Accumulating this Stock

KEY TAKEAWAYS * NVDA stock is rising as the broader market sells off * NVDA is technically and fundamentally strong and is outperforming the S&P 500 * NVDA's stock price has broken above a downward channel, which could be the start of the next uptrend Sometimes, it helps to...   READ MORE 

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Master Market Entry with This RSI Strategy!

Master Market Entry with This RSI Strategy!

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe explains how to use the RSI along with the MACD and ADX indicators. RSI is used as a timing tool when things are lined up. Joe goes through some of the key elements he looks for when...   READ MORE 

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Market Research and Analysis - Part 5: Drawdown Analysis

Market Research and Analysis - Part 5: Drawdown Analysis

Note to the reader: This is the sixteenth in 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 ignorance of...   READ MORE 

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2023 Q4 Earnings Analysis and Projections Through 2024 Q4

2023 Q4 Earnings Analysis and Projections Through 2024 Q4

S&P 500 earnings are in for 2023 Q4, and here is our valuation analysis. The following chart shows the normal value range of the S&P 500 Index, indicating where the S&P 500 would have to be in order to have an overvalued P/E...   READ MORE 

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This Sector is Breaking Up and Down Simultaneously

This Sector is Breaking Up and Down Simultaneously

This may seem like a contradiction, but it is possible for two different things to be true at the same time. What I am referring to is the fact that the health care sector (XLV) recently broke out from a consolidation reverse head-and-shoulders pattern, as we can see from the...   READ MORE 

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Despite Stable Markets, Breadth Says Danger

Despite Stable Markets, Breadth Says Danger

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave drops a market update, with a focus on Bitcoin's rebound above 70K, deteriorating short-term breadth conditions, and stocks still making new highs despite the market consolidation phase. This video originally premiered on April 8, 2024. Watch on...   READ MORE 

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Double Top Forming in Growth vs. Value?

Double Top Forming in Growth vs. Value?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave answers questions from The Final Bar Mailbag. Today he talks about how to use the ADX indicator, how growth vs. value may have formed a double top pattern, how to use VWAP for intraday and historical analysis, and what...   READ MORE 

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VIX Spikes Above 16 - Is This the End?

VIX Spikes Above 16 - Is This the End?

The VIX ended the week just above 16, bringing it to its highest level in 2024. What does this tell us about investor sentiment, and how does this compare to previous market cycles? Let's take a quick tour of market history through the lens of the VIX, focusing...   READ MORE 

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Spot Big Reversals Using the ADX Indicator

Spot Big Reversals Using the ADX Indicator

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe demonstrates how to use the "Big Green Bar" candlestick pattern. This candlestick provides great confirmation on certain types of entry points, and can also be helpful for exits. Joe finishes up the show covering the...   READ MORE 

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Market Research and Analysis - Part 4: Trend Analysis Continued

Market Research and Analysis - Part 4: Trend Analysis Continued

Note to the reader: This is the fifteenth in 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 ignorance of...   READ MORE 

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DJT Has Closed Last Week's Gap, But is It Enough?

DJT Has Closed Last Week's Gap, But is It Enough?

Sometimes, simple indicators like bar or candlesticks operate just as the textbooks tell us they should. I don't normally follow individual stocks, but the hype surrounding last week's listing of Trump Media piqued my interest to see if the technical position squared with what the many...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: On-Balance Volume (OBV) Explained

DP Trading Room: On-Balance Volume (OBV) Explained

Today Carl and Erin cover the topic of On-Balance Volume (OBV) as a representation of volume trends. This came to their attention as they uncovered an OBV negative divergence on the SPY chart. Carl completes a review of the weekly charts for the Magnificent 7 stocks, giving us a more...   READ MORE 

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Business Confidence and Stocks | Focus on Stocks: April 2024

Business Confidence and Stocks | Focus on Stocks: April 2024

Here comes the answer to a very old question, "Do stocks lead the economy, does the economy lead the stock market, or is there something else?" My work has shown numerous times that GDP is not a good predictor of the Dow Jones. Also, business inventories and a...   READ MORE 

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Overbought Conditions Reflect Strength and Said Strength Drives Momentum Rotation Strategies

Overbought Conditions Reflect Strength and Said Strength Drives Momentum Rotation Strategies

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Overbought is just another term for strong.  RSI above 70 shows strong upside momentum, which his bullish.  Stocks can become overbought (strong) and remain strong. Momentum and trend strategies are off to a roaring start here in 2024. More often than not, these strategies buy leading stocks that...   READ MORE 

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Which Magnificent 7 Stock Would You Pick for Q2?

Which Magnificent 7 Stock Would You Pick for Q2?

This article represents an exercise I like to call the "Single Stock Portfolio". In this scenario, you can only own one stock in your portfolio for the next three months, and you can pick any one of the following eight stocks. Which one would you select, and why?...   READ MORE 

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Buy Breakout or Fade Divergence on Growth Stocks?

Buy Breakout or Fade Divergence on Growth Stocks?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave presents a mailbag show discussing key technical analysis topics. He covers breakouts, the role of TSX, CCI signals, Gartner Group (IT) strategies, seasonal patterns, ATR use, NVDA Fibonacci retracements, and managing high-yield stocks like GLP. You don't...   READ MORE 

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The Fourth Bitcoin Halving Is Upon Us: Is Now the Time to Go Long?

The Fourth Bitcoin Halving Is Upon Us: Is Now the Time to Go Long?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Bitcoin halving are often considered pivotal events for the cryptocurrency * Bitcoin prices are rising, but momentum appears to be dwindling * If Bitcoin stalls and reverse, there are a few potential support levels to watch Bitcoin is about to undergo its fourth halving on April 19. For crypto enthusiasts,...   READ MORE 

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These Breadth Charts PROVE How Strong This Bull Market Is

These Breadth Charts PROVE How Strong This Bull Market Is

On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sStockCharts in Focus, Grayson explains the importance of market breadth and shares some of the most crucial charts for understanding what's truly happening beneath the surface of the market. Using the Sample Chart Gallery, you'll see...   READ MORE 

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Market Research and Analysis - Part 3: Market Trend Analysis

Market Research and Analysis - Part 3: Market Trend Analysis

Note to the reader: This is the fourteenth in 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 ignorance of...   READ MORE 

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S&P 7000 By End of 2024?

S&P 7000 By End of 2024?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, guest David Hunter of Contrarian Macro Advisors shares his updated target for the S&P 500, and makes the case for a bullish melt-up phase for stocks, bonds, and gold.  Dave Keller focuses in on the relative performance of...   READ MORE 

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KRE's Impending Plunge: What This Emerging Crisis Means

KRE's Impending Plunge: What This Emerging Crisis Means

KEY TAKEAWAYS * KRE (the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF) is trading within a fairly wide uptrend channel * Momentum in KRE appears to be waning which could uncover short-term trading opportunities * Many regional banks can face increasing debt delinquencies and may be on the brink of collapse Full disclosure:...   READ MORE 

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Three Industrial Stocks With Room to Run!

Three Industrial Stocks With Room to Run!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes guest Mary Ellen McGonagle of MEM Investment Research. David compares two stocks in the same industry group with dramatically different chart patterns. Which one would you want to own here and why? Mary Ellen shares three stocks with...   READ MORE 

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Don't Bet on Lower Rates

Don't Bet on Lower Rates

To paraphrase the late great contrarian Humphrey Neil: When everyone thinks alike, it's usually time to look for a turn in the market. It seems to me, after reviewing an unscientific survey of the financial media, that everyone and his dog (no disrespect to our canine friends) is...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Shake Up at Boeing (BA)

DP Trading Room: Shake Up at Boeing (BA)

Today Carl and Erin reviewed the Boeing (BA) chart together discussing the technical ramifications of the step down of the CEO and two other board members. We do note that the CEO will finish out the year so problems could continue throughout the year. The technicals on the chart are...   READ MORE 

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An Indicator to Define the Trend and Quantify Momentum

An Indicator to Define the Trend and Quantify Momentum

The 200-day SMA is perhaps the most widely used long-term moving average. As its name implies, it is a simple indicator that chartists can use for trend-following and momentum strategies. For trend-following, we just need to know where prices stand relative to the 200-day SMA. For momentum, we need to...   READ MORE 

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Look Out Below! The Bear Case For Apple

Look Out Below! The Bear Case For Apple

KEY TAKEAWAYS * While the long-term trend in Apple has been quite strong, the weekly charts shows a clear double-top pattern with declining momentum. * Our Market Trend Model currently reads short-term bearish, medium-term bearish, and long-term bullish. * A break below price support around $169 could open the door to further downside,...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Get In EARLY! These Areas Are Seeing LIFT OFF

MEM TV: Get In EARLY! These Areas Are Seeing LIFT OFF

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews what's shaping up in the broader markets after the Fed announced their rate cut plans. She also shares how to use ETFs to shape your investment decisions for the longer term. In addition, Mary Ellen...   READ MORE 

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The Best Leading Indicator for Stocks

The Best Leading Indicator for Stocks

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave brings you another mailbag show! Explore the differences between RSI and Accumulation Distribution for stocks. Compare the benefits of SharpCharts or ACP on StockCharts. Understand the nuances between Keltner and Bollinger Bands. Discover why considering sector trends and using...   READ MORE 

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Post-Fed Rally Ignites Flurry of New Highs

Post-Fed Rally Ignites Flurry of New Highs

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave comments on AAPL's breakdown on antitrust legislation, the breakouts occurring in the homebuilder space, and how to play names like WDC gapping into key resistance levels. Guest Chris Verrone of Strategas Research Partners compares the S&...   READ MORE 

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Market Research and Analysis - Part 2: Using Technical Indicators

Market Research and Analysis - Part 2: Using Technical Indicators

Note to the reader: This is the thirteenth in 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 ignorance of...   READ MORE 

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The Top Candlestick Pattern For Entries

The Top Candlestick Pattern For Entries

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe demonstrates how to use the "Big Green Bar" candlestick pattern. This candlestick provides great confirmation on certain types of entry points, and can also be helpful for exits. Joe finishes up the show covering the...   READ MORE