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AMD's Sensational Halt — What You Need to Watch

AMD's Sensational Halt — What You Need to Watch

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) recovered quickly from a post-earnings slump * Its longer term price action suggests indecision and the current pattern can also break either way * This can either be a short-term trade or an investment; both scenarios will require different strategies If you ran a StockCharts Gap...   READ MORE 

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The Best Technical Indicator for Long-Term Investors

The Best Technical Indicator for Long-Term Investors

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave drops an all-mailbag episode featuring viewer questions on the Hindenburg Omen, ascending triangle patterns, Fibonacci Retracements, projecting upside targets for stocks like NVDA, and the best technical indicator long-term investors should use! This video originally premiered on February 23,...   READ MORE 

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3 Unique RSI Techniques to Maximize Your Investments

3 Unique RSI Techniques to Maximize Your Investments

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe dives into the world of technical analysis by sharing three unique ways to utilize the RSI indicator alongside MACD and ADX -- the Pullback Trade, Confirming a Breakout and 2nd Chance Entry. He then covers the symbol...   READ MORE 

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The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 9: Market Facts — Bull and Bear Markets

The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 9: Market Facts — Bull and Bear Markets

Note to the reader: This is the ninth 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 Titanic Syndrome Indicator Issues a WARNING!

The Titanic Syndrome Indicator Issues a WARNING!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave focuses on AAPL which closed below its 200-day moving average as it tests key price support. Guest Jesse Felder of The Felder Report reports on the Titanic Syndrome, a market breadth indicator similar to the Hindenburg Omen that suggests...   READ MORE 

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Capturing the Momentum Phenomenon - Nvidia vs Tesla

Capturing the Momentum Phenomenon - Nvidia vs Tesla

The momentum phenomenon has been a fixture in the US equity markets for decades. There are two types of momentum to consider: absolute momentum and relative momentum. Absolute momentum refers to the underlying trend, up or down. Relative momentum quantifies the strength of the uptrend and compares it to other...   READ MORE 

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What to Do With NVDA (And Others Like It)

What to Do With NVDA (And Others Like It)

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave answers viewer questions on the Money Flow Index, using RSP vs. SPY for relative strength analysis, strategies for names in extended uptrends like NVDA, applying Fibonacci retracements to charts like KRE, and more. This video originally premiered on February...   READ MORE 

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Discover the Power of These 2 Cutting-Edge Tools!

Discover the Power of These 2 Cutting-Edge Tools!

It's all about groups on this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sStockCharts in Focus! In this video, Grayson shows you how to take your market analysis to the next with level with some of the latest enhancements on the StockCharts platform -- new features added...   READ MORE 

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DraftKings' Stock Overheating? Here's What You Need to Do Now

DraftKings' Stock Overheating? Here's What You Need to Do Now

KEY TAKEAWAYS * DraftKings has demonstrated significant revenue growth following a lengthy period of outperformance relative to the S&P 500 and its respective sector and industry * DraftKings' stock is overbought, with a declining RSI suggesting near term market correction * Set a price alert to measure an anticipated pullback...   READ MORE 

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SMCI Breaks $1,000 Level - What's Next?

SMCI Breaks $1,000 Level - What's Next?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Bob Lang of Explosive Options shares three charts he's following as the S&P 500 continues to hold the crucial 5,000 level. Host David Keller, CMT highlights key stocks on the earnings list, including DKNG, COIN,...   READ MORE 

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Identifying Powerful Trends with This Game-Changing ADX Setup

Identifying Powerful Trends with This Game-Changing ADX Setup

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shares the criteria for his favorite ADX setup. He explains what he needs to see on 2 different timeframes to put a stock into position for a powerful trend that can last a long time. Joe closes...   READ MORE 

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Larry's "Family Gathering" February 15, 2024 Recording

Larry's "Family Gathering" February 15, 2024 Recording

In this video, Larry begins by presenting two trade recommendations, then digs into AI stocks, Bitcoin, and what you should be doing right now. Is it time to go long? Go short? Or wait for a decline? He explains the difference between FOMO and actually losing money, and how pain...   READ MORE 

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The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 8: The Enemy in the Mirror

The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 8: The Enemy in the Mirror

Note to the reader: This is the eighth 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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How To Buy Meta at a Bargain: An Options Strategy You Need to Know

How To Buy Meta at a Bargain: An Options Strategy You Need to Know

KEY TAKEAWAYS * META rose after the company's last earnings report and could be due for a pullback * If META pulls back, you could buy the stock at a lower price using options * By selling puts, you could collect premium from selling puts with the possibility of buying META...   READ MORE 

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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 Standard 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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Walmart Stood Strong When The Market Crumbled - Time To Buy?

Walmart Stood Strong When The Market Crumbled - Time To Buy?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Walmart's stock was one among 37 outliers, rising early amidst a major market decline before slightly pulling back * Technical indicators warn of potential weakness, signaling an imminent dip, but there's a good entry point for WMT * Setting price alerts around specific levels and watching...   READ MORE 

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Catch BIGGER GAINS by Fishing for Alpha

Catch BIGGER GAINS by Fishing for Alpha

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave highlights breakouts in home builders and Bitcoin and reviews key names reporting earnings including ABNB, SHOP, and MAR. He also shares an equity scan he uses every week to identify the next potential breakout candidates. Stay tuned until the...   READ MORE 

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Larry's LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar Airs THIS WEEK - Thursday, February 15th at 2:00pm EST!

Larry's LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar Airs THIS WEEK - Thursday, February 15th at 2:00pm EST!

Larry is going LIVE! Don't miss the upcoming "Family Gathering" webinar with Larry Williams, airing live through Zoom this coming Thursday, February 15 at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time. In this must-see event, Larry will be presenting his current opinions on a broad variety of current...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Avoid These "Magnificent 7" Stocks!

DP Trading Room: Avoid These "Magnificent 7" Stocks!

On today's DecisionPoint Trading Room episode, Carl reviews the Magnificent 7 and gives you his opinion on their current and possible future states. He warns against two in particular and gives his stamp of approval on three others. Negative divergences are still a problem and Carl explains why....   READ MORE 

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Your Questions, Answered! Price Gaps, Bull Flags, Inverse Patterns, and MORE

Your Questions, Answered! Price Gaps, Bull Flags, Inverse Patterns, and MORE

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave digs into The Final Bar Mailbag and answers questions on price patterns like bull flags, what price gaps actually represent on the chart, and why analyzing earnings trends could help you anticipate subsequent moves for stocks like META. This...   READ MORE 

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The Costco Stock Surge: What You Need to Know Right Now!

The Costco Stock Surge: What You Need to Know Right Now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Costco's stock surged to unprecedented heights, surpassing its previous all-time record * Costco's technical situation looks exceedingly bullish, but like many stocks hitting record highs, the stock may be slightly overbought * The Money Flow Index can measure momentum and show whether price buying pressure is...   READ MORE 

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3 Expert Earnings Plays: Maximizing Reward, Minimizing Risk

3 Expert Earnings Plays: Maximizing Reward, Minimizing Risk

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Danielle Shay of Simpler Trading. Danielle highlights three earnings plays she's focused on this week, and shares how she combines multiple time frames in her trading to better define risk vs. reward. Dave laments the weakening...   READ MORE 

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Master Momentum Using Price Swings and Fibonacci Grids

Master Momentum Using Price Swings and Fibonacci Grids

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe discusses how he uses the price swings and Fibonacci grid to determine the momentum of a trend without the use of indicators.  He explains how indicators can lag at reversal points and why we need to lean...   READ MORE 

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The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 7: The Illusion of Forecasting

The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 7: The Illusion of Forecasting

Note to the reader: This is the seventh 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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Why the NAAIM Exposure Index Matters to Your Investments

Why the NAAIM Exposure Index Matters to Your Investments

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave welcomes Ryan Redfern, ChFC, CMT of Shadowridge Asset Management and President of NAAIM. Ryan provides a primer on the NAAIM Exposure Index, including what it is, how it's calculated, and how it can be used to measure...   READ MORE 

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Decoding PLTR Stock: Why It's an Attractive Investment

Decoding PLTR Stock: Why It's an Attractive Investment

KEY TAKEAWAYS * PLTR stock gapped up after its impressive Q4 earnings and guidance * Watch the average directional index and relative strength index to monitor the momentum of the upward trend * If momentum continues to be strong, the stock would be an attractive investment If you look at a chart of...   READ MORE 

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Eli Lilly's Volatile Victory: What Tuesday's Turnaround Means for Your Portfolio

Eli Lilly's Volatile Victory: What Tuesday's Turnaround Means for Your Portfolio

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Eli Lilly & Co's beat on earnings and revenue expectations led to a swift 5% spike and reversal in its stock price * Analyzing Eli Lilly's stock price chart reveal some headwinds that may not be apparent in fundamental data * Eli Lilly's stock...   READ MORE 

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Three Things I WISH I'd Known About Trading

Three Things I WISH I'd Known About Trading

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave speaks to weakening short-term breadth conditions as the McClellan Oscillator rotates to a bearish level this week. Guest Dave Landry of DaveLandry.com drops some serious trader wisdom and also shares what he does first thing every morning to...   READ MORE 

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Market Breadth Divergence Says NO BULL!

Market Breadth Divergence Says NO BULL!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave demonstrates how the market's recent upswing has left mid-caps and small-caps in the dust, with deteriorating breadth conditions suggesting an increased risk of downside for the S&P 500. He also unveils the latest enhancements to...   READ MORE 

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Only a Fool Would Try to Call a Correction in a Bull Market, So Here Goes!

Only a Fool Would Try to Call a Correction in a Bull Market, So Here Goes!

The vast majority of the primary trend indicators are pointing to a bull market and have been doing so for the better part of a year. Chart 1, for instance, shows that NYSE Margin Debt, or rather its long-term KST, has only recently gone bullish. The vertical lines point out...   READ MORE 

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DecisionPoint Trading Room: Narrow Advance a Big Problem!

DecisionPoint Trading Room: Narrow Advance a Big Problem!

The market rally last week was very narrow, driven mainly by large gains in communication services stocks like Meta. Many technical indicators are showing negative divergences. The broader market struggled. Erin reviews all of the sectors under the hood and then takes your symbol requests. Key Takeaways: - Communication services...   READ MORE 

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Tesla Tests Key Support: Is This a Trade? Or an Investment?

Tesla Tests Key Support: Is This a Trade? Or an Investment?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tesla is an outlier from the other Magnificent 7 stocks, remaining in a downtrend channel for the last six months. * RSI oversold conditions, along with Fibonacci retracements, suggests a return to the upper end of the trend channel. * TSLA shows a "confluence of resistance" above current...   READ MORE 

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HUGE NEWS! Our Most Important Site-Wide Product Release EVER + A Tour!

HUGE NEWS! Our Most Important Site-Wide Product Release EVER + A Tour!

On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sStockCharts in Focus, Grayson pulls back the curtain on our latest site-wide product release - one of our biggest and most important EVER in the history of StockCharts. See new features in action like the all-new SharpCharts Workbench, totally redesigned...   READ MORE 

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Discretionary vs. Discretionary, a Fierce Battle Under the Hood

Discretionary vs. Discretionary, a Fierce Battle Under the Hood

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Not all is what it looks like inside the Consumer Discretionary Sector * Using Cap-weighted vs. Equal-Weighted Sectors on RRG reveals underlying differences * Mega-cap Stocks are dragging XLY down * Using a Simple Scan Leads to four interesting charts Cap-Weighted vs. Equal-Weighted Sometimes, you need to look a little further....   READ MORE 

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Deciphering Gold's (GLD) Signals: Is Now the Time to Go Long on Gold?

Deciphering Gold's (GLD) Signals: Is Now the Time to Go Long on Gold?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The robust jobs data triggered a sell-off in the gold market, hampering expectations of an imminent rate cut * Price projections for GLD in 2024 span a wide spectrum, below and above current prices because of fluctuating macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics * The Volume-by-Price indicator is especially useful in recognizing...   READ MORE 

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Top Ten Charts to Watch for February 2024

Top Ten Charts to Watch for February 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Grayson and Dave run through charts they feel present actionable opportunities based on their technical analysis setups. They'll cover breakout strategies, moving average techniques, relative strength, and much more. And you'll have ten new charts to...   READ MORE 

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DR Horton Stock Plummets: Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?

DR Horton Stock Plummets: Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * DHI's stock plummeted after missing Wall Street's earnings expectations and soft guidance * Technical indicators provide a clearer view for those looking to buy the dip * You can use StockCharts seasonality charts to provide a big-picture context to your trading setup The tight supply environment...   READ MORE 

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The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 6: Is Volatility Risk?

The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 6: Is Volatility Risk?

Note to the reader: This is the sixth 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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Mastering MACD: The Fly-By Pattern

Mastering MACD: The Fly-By Pattern

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe discusses key aspects to MACD when viewed as an oscillator rather than a momentum indicator. He also explains how to use MACD combination signals as well as combining with the ADX indicator.  He then covers the symbol...   READ MORE 

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Home Prices and Stocks | Focus on Stocks: February 2024

Home Prices and Stocks | Focus on Stocks: February 2024

Let's begin this month with a look at ... Home Prices and Stocks Most people have the majority of their money in homes and/or stocks. Thus, I thought that this month, I would take a look at what should be happening in the real estate market. Let'...   READ MORE