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Betting Against the Fed is RISKY!

Betting Against the Fed is RISKY!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Tony Dwyer of Canaccord Genuity shares insights on today's Fed meeting and what data he's following to anticipate rate cuts through 2024. Dave tracks mega cap growth stocks, including MSFT and GOOGL, which are in pullback...   READ MORE 

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Post Tech Earnings & FOMC -- Give Retail Investors Credit

Post Tech Earnings & FOMC -- Give Retail Investors Credit

Although Microsoft and Alphabet, Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings after hours, and then with follow-up during the trading session, sellers came out to lock in gains or perhaps go short. After all, tech has done much of the market's heavy lifting to date. The earnings were already priced in....   READ MORE 

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Gold is Making Waves within a Long-Term Uptrend

Gold is Making Waves within a Long-Term Uptrend

Gold is not the most exciting asset at the moment, but it is in a long-term uptrend and perhaps the strongest commodity out there. There are also signs that the January decline is ending as RSI hits a momentum support zone and a bullish continuation pattern forms. Note that GLD...   READ MORE 

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Market Wisdom from the Godfather of Technical Analysis

Market Wisdom from the Godfather of Technical Analysis

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, legendary technical analyst Ralph Acampora, CMT visit StockCharts HQ to share lessons learned in the 1970s secular bear market, what he learned about simplicity from the late Alan Shaw, and how leadership rotation may be the theme for the coming...   READ MORE 

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A Word and A Chart About and On Alibaba

A Word and A Chart About and On Alibaba

Alibaba.com is one of the world's largest wholesale marketplaces. To be honest, I had never gone to their website until today, even though we bought shares in BABA 2 weeks ago. So, in case you are like me and have not checked them out, they sell a...   READ MORE 

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Earnings Preview: The Technical Temperature

Earnings Preview: The Technical Temperature

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Big Week in Earnings * Magnificent 7 - Five Reporting (MSFT, GOOGL, META, AAPL and AMZN * Other stocks we look at: PFE, SBUX, AMD, MA, BA, MET, MRK, XOM and CVX * Even more coverage with viewer symbol requests This is a big week for earnings so Carl and Erin...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY May See Sharp Moves; Volatility May Spike Over The Coming Days

Week Ahead: NIFTY May See Sharp Moves; Volatility May Spike Over The Coming Days

The previous week was reduced to just a short 3-day trading week as Monday was declared a special holiday while on Friday, the markets remained shut on account of Republic Day. Despite this, the markets remained extremely choppy and traded in a much wider range as they continued to decline...   READ MORE 

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Magnificent 7 Stocks: Overheated or Just Getting Started?

Magnificent 7 Stocks: Overheated or Just Getting Started?

One of the key themes, if not THE theme, of 2023 was the dominance of the mega-cap growth trade. The Magnificent 7 stocks handily outperformed our equity benchmarks through the course of 2023, and, so far in 2024, it's been more of the same. With Netflix (NFLX) gapping...   READ MORE 

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How to Avoid Huge Drawdowns from High-Flying Stocks

How to Avoid Huge Drawdowns from High-Flying Stocks

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave hosts an all-mailbag episode, answering viewer questions on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), how ETFs like QTEC have outperformed benchmarks including the Nasdaq 100, and how to avoid painful losses in leading names like NVDA, PANW, and ADBE. This...   READ MORE 

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The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 5: Flaws in Modern Financial Theory

The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 5: Flaws in Modern Financial Theory

Note to the reader: This is the fifth 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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IBM Stock Shatters Expectations, Hitting a New All-Time High: A Buying Opportunity?

IBM Stock Shatters Expectations, Hitting a New All-Time High: A Buying Opportunity?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * IBM stock price hits a new 52-week high and moves above its upper Bollinger Band® * IBM's share value could continue rising or pull back toward the middle Bollinger Band * If IBM fills its post-earnings price gap it could present a more favorable entry point As a...   READ MORE 

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Unlocking the Power of Technical Indicators

Unlocking the Power of Technical Indicators

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave breaks down the chart of Intel Corp (INTC) to demonstrate the benefits of three important technical indicators: Moving Averages, Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Relative Strength. He shares why a disciplined process of interpreting these indicators can help investors...   READ MORE 

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SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs: How This Major Move Could Skyrocket Coinbase Stock Price

SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs: How This Major Move Could Skyrocket Coinbase Stock Price

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Coinbase stock price is correlated with Bitcoin's price * COIN's price level is getting close to an entry point for bullish investors * An ideal entry point for COIN would be after you see a strong reversal candle with increasing momentum Are you feeling a bit...   READ MORE 

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PRICE IS KING in Stock Trading!

PRICE IS KING in Stock Trading!

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shares his five steps to becoming a better stock picker. He emphasizes the importance of starting with price and using technical analysis to identify potential outperforming stocks. From analyzing monthly and weekly charts to looking at momentum...   READ MORE 

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Macro Model Gives Mixed Signals as NFLX LIGHTS UP!

Macro Model Gives Mixed Signals as NFLX LIGHTS UP!

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, guest John Kosar, CMT of Asbury Research shares his proprietary Asbury Six macro model, which suggests caution based on weak fund flows and breadth conditions.  Dave focuses in on crude oil and gold charts, and also reviews key earnings plays...   READ MORE 

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What Does Dow Theory Say About This Market?

What Does Dow Theory Say About This Market?

Some tools in technical analysis are totally objective, such as a moving average crossover. It may be debatable whether it's a decisive signal or not, but a crossover is nevertheless a crossover. Dow Theory, on the other hand, is much more subjective and, therefore, open to interpretation. For...   READ MORE 

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AMD Stock Hits New 52-Week High: A Buying Opportunity?

AMD Stock Hits New 52-Week High: A Buying Opportunity?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * AMD stock price hits a new 52-week high and moves above its upper Bollinger Band® * AMD's share value could continue rising or pull back and go below the middle Bollinger Band * Watch volume, relative strength index, and money flow index to identify a slowing down in...   READ MORE 

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MEM TV: Tech Stocks Blast Higher! S&P 500 Bull Market Confirmed!

MEM TV: Tech Stocks Blast Higher! S&P 500 Bull Market Confirmed!

In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the bullish price action in the markets and shares her longer-term outlook. She also highlights the primary driver of last week's rally and which areas and stocks pushed the S&P 500 higher. In...   READ MORE 

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A Biotech Stock with a Breakout on the Weekly and a Classic Retracement on the Daily

A Biotech Stock with a Breakout on the Weekly and a Classic Retracement on the Daily

This week's analysis will stick with the multiple timeframe approach. Today we are featuring a biotech stock with a channel breakout on the weekly chart and a classic retracement on the daily chart. Moreover, a larger bullish reversal pattern could be forming on the daily chart. The weekly...   READ MORE 

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Three Behavioral Biases You're Probably Struggling With Right Now

Three Behavioral Biases You're Probably Struggling With Right Now

I've spent much of my career helping investors become more like pilots. Why is this such an important mindset to adopt? Well, pilots have to maintain good situational awareness, understanding what is happening around them. They need to make difficult decisions and recognize when conditions are changing. And,...   READ MORE 

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These Stocks Have the HIGHEST PROBABILITY of Being Big Winning Trades -- and You Can Find 'Em in One Click

These Stocks Have the HIGHEST PROBABILITY of Being Big Winning Trades -- and You Can Find 'Em in One Click

On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sStockCharts in Focus, Grayson shows you the simplest way to find the market's strongest stocks with the highest probability of becoming big winners -- the Sample Scan Library. With this tool, you can scan for stocks making new...   READ MORE 

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Viewer Questions: How Does the Fed Manipulate the Yield Curve?

Viewer Questions: How Does the Fed Manipulate the Yield Curve?

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave hosts a special all-mailbag edition, answering viewer questions on leading vs. lagging indicators, arithmetic vs. log scale charts, and how the Fed manipulates the yield curve.  He digs into specific trading strategies using RSI, MACD, On Balance Volume, and...   READ MORE 

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Why SMALL CAPS MATTER in January 2024

Why SMALL CAPS MATTER in January 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, guest John Kolovos, CFA CMT of Macro Risk Advisors describes how the market is reacting to "good overbought" conditions in late 2023, and why the Russell 2000 small cap ETF may be the chart to watch in Q1...   READ MORE 

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The Biggest Mistake Traders Make!

The Biggest Mistake Traders Make!

On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe explains the number one mistake he sees traders make. He shows how both day traders and swing traders can get so laser-focused that they miss key components necessary for a successful trade; he then discusses why he...   READ MORE 

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Trend Trade: January 6-Month Calendar Range Reset!

Trend Trade: January 6-Month Calendar Range Reset!

We are super excited to announce that today starts the official January 6-month calendar range! As you can see in the chart for Apple, the small red and green horizontal lines have appeared on one of our favorite platforms at StockCharts.com. In fact, Geoff Bysshe and I recently did...   READ MORE 

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Larry's "Family Gathering" January 16, 2024 Recording

Larry's "Family Gathering" January 16, 2024 Recording

In this video, Larry digs into rate cuts and how they affect the markets. When interest rates are high, money is in circulation. He's been watching the rate of inflation; as he notes, an object in motion tends to stay on the same path. He also warns against...   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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Week Ahead: NIFTY In Uncharted Territory; Adopt This Simple Approach Towards Markets

Week Ahead: NIFTY In Uncharted Territory; Adopt This Simple Approach Towards Markets

After consolidating for most of the week, the markets extended their upmove and ended at yet another record lifetime high. In the past four out of five sessions, the markets were seen consolidating and staying under limited corrective retracement. However, they did find themselves taking support at the short-term 20-Day...   READ MORE 

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Using Two Timeframes to Increase the Odds - Starting with the Strategic View

Using Two Timeframes to Increase the Odds - Starting with the Strategic View

Chartists looking to increase their odds should consider two timeframes for their analysis. The longer timeframe sets the strategic tone, while the shorter timeframe defines the trading tactics. Strategically, I am interested in stocks with long-term uptrends. Tactically, I am looking for bullish continuation patterns to trade after a correction....   READ MORE 

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The Secret Sauce! Expert Investors Use This to Anticipate Market Moves

The Secret Sauce! Expert Investors Use This to Anticipate Market Moves

On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sStockCharts in Focus, Grayson shows you how to dig deeper into the markets like a true veteran chartist and put price history to work for you using Seasonality Charts. These simple, yet powerful historical charts let you see past price...   READ MORE 

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S&P 4300 by End of February?

S&P 4300 by End of February?

We kicked off the new year of 2024 with an overheated stock market, excessively bullish breadth indicators, and euphoric sentiment levels. While the first week in January felt like a "wake-up call" pullback for awestruck bulls, this last week saw the S&P 500 push right back...   READ MORE 

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Larry's First LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar of 2024 Airs NEXT WEEK - Tuesday, January 16th at 2:00pm EST!

Larry's First LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar of 2024 Airs NEXT WEEK - Tuesday, January 16th 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 Tuesday, January 16 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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Your Questions Answered! Moving Averages, Chart Patterns, Inflation & More

Your Questions Answered! Moving Averages, Chart Patterns, Inflation & More

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave presents a special all-mailbag episode, answering viewer questions on simple vs. exponential moving averages, the benefits of analyzing sector rotation, and a good first chart for beginners learning technical analysis. This video originally premiered on January 12, 2024. Watch...   READ MORE 

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Common Lessons Amongst Corporate, Sports & Investment Portfolio Turnarounds!

Common Lessons Amongst Corporate, Sports & Investment Portfolio Turnarounds!

My many decades of business, investing, and sports experience has shown me time and time again that parallel lessons in all three arenas are remarkably worthy teachers. One essential lesson today (January 2024) is to not allow yourself to become a "legend in your own mind." Yes, you...   READ MORE 

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3 Health Care Stocks Flashing Promising Golden Cross: Why You Need to Watch Them

3 Health Care Stocks Flashing Promising Golden Cross: Why You Need to Watch Them

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Health Care sector has shown upside momentum in 2024 * It may be a good time to add some healthcare stocks to your portfolio * The Bullish 50/200-day MA Crossovers scan in StockCharts filtered out three healthcare stocks that deserve attention The Health Care sector started rallying in...   READ MORE 

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The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 4: Misuse of Statistics and Other Controversial Practices

The Hoax of Modern Finance - Part 4: Misuse of Statistics and Other Controversial Practices

Note to the reader: This is the fourth 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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Putting a Mean-Reversion Strategy Into Practice

Putting a Mean-Reversion Strategy Into Practice

Mean-reversion strategies typically buy stocks when they are oversold, which means catching the falling knife. These declines are often rather sharp, but the odds favor some sort of bounce after reaching an oversold extreme. While there are no guarantees, chartists can mitigate risk by insuring that the stock is still...   READ MORE 

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Prepare for 2024: Martin Pring's Expert Insights on the Equity Market

Prepare for 2024: Martin Pring's Expert Insights on the Equity Market

In this must-see once a year special, Martin breaks down his comprehensive equity market outlook for 2024, accompanied by Bruce Fraser. Encompassing a secular (multi-business cycle) perspective of the forces that are likely to influence stocks and bonds over the coming years, Martin presents a look ahead at what'...   READ MORE 

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Supercharge Your SUCCESS with The Ultimate List of Prebuilt Charts

Supercharge Your SUCCESS with The Ultimate List of Prebuilt Charts

On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sStockCharts in Focus, Grayson kicks off the New Year by hooking you up with every chart you could ever need, and you don't have to create a single one yourself! In just a couple of clicks, you can...   READ MORE 

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Hot Jobs Data Sends Stock Market Seesawing, Ending Nine-Week Winning Streak

Hot Jobs Data Sends Stock Market Seesawing, Ending Nine-Week Winning Streak

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market indices closed higher for the day but ended the week lower * The 10-year Treasury yield closed higher at 4.04% * In spite of the pullback in equities, the stock market indices are still looking technically strong You can't blame the market for taking...   READ MORE