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Breadth Maps Are A Bloodbath, BUT Has The Bounce Begun?

Breadth Maps Are A Bloodbath, BUT Has The Bounce Begun?

In this video, Grayson unveils StockCharts' new Market Summary ChartPack—an incredibly valuable new ChartPack packed full of pre-built charts covering breadth, sentiment, volatility data and MUCH MORE! From there, Grayson then breaks down what he's seeing on the current Market Summary dashboard, illustrating how he'...   READ MORE 

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How to Time Your Trades For Faster Gains

How to Time Your Trades For Faster Gains

When working with probabilities, you want to place trades that maximize your returns while minimizing your risks. In this OptionsPlay members-only video, Tony Zhang walks you through the techniques professional traders use to identify optimal entry points. Explore how you can apply those same strategies in the StockCharts.com OptionsPlay...   READ MORE 

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Is This the Confidence Trap That Could Wreck Your Retirement Portfolio?

Is This the Confidence Trap That Could Wreck Your Retirement Portfolio?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Despite extreme market volatility, the broader market's uptrend may still be intact. * Defensive sectors like Consumer Staples and Utilities are flashing bullish signals. * Defensive sectors don't typically drive uptrends so, depending on your time horizon, you will need to create an appropriate strategy. If...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: SPX Earnings Update

DP Trading Room: SPX Earnings Update

The market has been overvalued for some time but how overvalued is it? Today Carl brings his earnings chart to demonstrate how overvalued the market is right now. We have the final data for Q4 2024. The market continues to show high volatility but it did calm down somewhat Monday....   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #15

The Best Five Sectors, #15

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The entire top 5 has now changed positions. * All defensive sectors are now in the top 5, while Healthcare has reentered. * Portfolio is now lagging S&P 500. Healthcare Re-Enters the Top 5 After a wild week in the markets, the sector ranking got quite a shake-up....   READ MORE 

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An Oversold Bounce is One Thing - A Bullish Breadth Thrust is Another

An Oversold Bounce is One Thing - A Bullish Breadth Thrust is Another

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Price and breadth fell to extremes in early April as the market panicked. * These extremes produced an oversold bounce, but this is still within a bear market. * Follow through is what separates bear market bounces from bullish breadth thrusts. Panic selling and oversold extremes gave way to a...   READ MORE 

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Earnings From These 3 Stocks Could Be Key

Earnings From These 3 Stocks Could Be Key

This week, we're getting back to earnings season during the shortened four-day period. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) reports on the heels of JP Morgan's solid results that saw its shares rally by 12.3% and recapture its 200-day moving average. Watch the trading revenue numbers...   READ MORE 

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Master the Market: A Guide to StockCharts' New Market Summary Page

Master the Market: A Guide to StockCharts' New Market Summary Page

Stock market analysis, technical indicators, and market trends are crucial for informed investing. StockCharts is making those things easier, and Grayson Roze is here to show you how. In this video, Grayson provides an in-depth walk-through of the all-new Market Summary Page. This comprehensive tool offers a top-down overview of...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Key Support Levels for the SPY

DP Trading Room: Key Support Levels for the SPY

The market is in a tailspin as tariffs add volatility to the market. Carl and Erin believe the SPY is in a bear market given key indexes like the Nasdaq are already in bear markets. It's time to consider where the key support levels are. Carl addressed his...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #14

The Best Five Sectors, #14

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Consumer Staples replaces Healthcare in top 5 * More defensive rotation underway * RRG portfolio remains in line with market performance This article was first posted on 4/4/2025 and contained only rankings and charts. Then updated with comments 4/7/2025 I am attending and speaking at the...   READ MORE 

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Demystifying Tariff Impact: Essential Insights for Every Investor

Demystifying Tariff Impact: Essential Insights for Every Investor

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The broader stock market indexes are all trading below their 100-week moving averages. * The Bullish Percent Index (BPI) indicates sellers are dominant. * The AAII Sentiment Survey reveals extreme bearishness among investors. The stock market hoped for curtailment of tariffs on Wednesday, but that didn't happen. Even...   READ MORE 

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Three Stocks to Watch: Utilities, Banks, Airlines

Three Stocks to Watch: Utilities, Banks, Airlines

When markets are sliding lower, where should you be investing? Here are three stocks to consider. American Water Works (AWK) Why focus on a utility company that isn't reporting earnings this week? It's because the biggest question of the week is where should you put your...   READ MORE 

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BSX Stock Slump? Discover This Winning Option Strategy

BSX Stock Slump? Discover This Winning Option Strategy

KEY TAKEAWAYS * BSX stock price has been in a long-term uptrend till February 2025 and has been struggling to regain its upside momentum. * Boston Scientific stock is approaching its 50-day moving average which could act as a resistance level. * If the stock price of BSX shows a bearish bias, a...   READ MORE 

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Get Paid to Buy Your Favorite Stocks Using This Options Strategy

Get Paid to Buy Your Favorite Stocks Using This Options Strategy

Did you know you can generate more than a 5% monthly yield by utilizing an options strategy? In this educational video, Tony Zhang walks you through an income-generating options strategy using the OptionsPlay Strategy Centeron StockCharts.com. Learn how to select the right stocks, identify strike prices and expiration dates,...   READ MORE 

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AU Surges Above Resistance: Here's How to Take Action

AU Surges Above Resistance: Here's How to Take Action

KEY TAKEAWAYS * AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. is outperforming gold and its mining peers. * Despite long-term bullish projections, AU faces short-term overbought conditions. * Key levels are at $33 and $28 on the downside and $42 to $45 on the upside. As precious metals surgeon safe-haven demand, some gold mining companies are following...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Magnificent Seven Stocks in Bear Markets

DP Trading Room: Magnificent Seven Stocks in Bear Markets

You may not know it, but all of the Magnificent Seven stocks are in bear markets. Given they are such an integral part of the major indexes, we have to believe that the market will follow suit and continue lower in its own bear market. The SP500 is in correction...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #13

The Best Five Sectors, #13

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Financials jump to #1 spot in S&P 500 sector rankings. * Three sectors now in leading quadrant on weekly RRG * Only Tech and Consumer Discretionary showing negative RRG headings * RRG portfolio outperforming S&P 500 YTD by 10 basis points Financials take the lead. No changes...   READ MORE 

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Stocks In Focus: Three Charts to Watch

Stocks In Focus: Three Charts to Watch

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Two Consumer Staples stocks and one Consumer Discretionary stock made the cut this week. * These three stocks show clear support levels that could serve as potential entry points. This week, we get back to earnings and, sadly, the pickings are slim. Given these turbulent times, we have two...   READ MORE 

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This Precious Metal is On the Verge of a Massive Breakout. Here's How to Catch It!

This Precious Metal is On the Verge of a Massive Breakout. Here's How to Catch It!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Silver and gold have been rallying due to macroeconomic uncertainty, central bank purchases, and industrial demand. * Precious metals have risen considerably and many analysts are projecting even higher target prices, especially for silver. * Gold and silver are approaching key levels of entry and support. Gold at $3,100...   READ MORE 

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Key Levels for AAPL, AMZN, NVDA — Will This Market Rally Hold?

Key Levels for AAPL, AMZN, NVDA — Will This Market Rally Hold?

In this video, Dave breaks down the upside bounce in the Magnificent 7 stocks — AAPL, AMZN, NVDA, and more — highlighting key levels, 200-day moving averages, and top trading strategies using the StockCharts platform. Find out whether these leading growth stocks are set for a bullish reversal or more downside. Will...   READ MORE 

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DRI Stock Breakout Confirmed: Here's What You Need to Know Now!

DRI Stock Breakout Confirmed: Here's What You Need to Know Now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * When markets rebound from a sharp decline, you'll have more than enough stocks to choose from. * If you're considering stocks that are outpacing their peers, you need to run the right scan to spot them. * Darden Restaurants' stock price made an all-time high,...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Tariffs Narrowing, Sparks Market Rally

DP Trading Room: Tariffs Narrowing, Sparks Market Rally

Over the weekend it was announced that tariffs will be narrowing and possibly not as widespread as initially thought. Negotiations are continuing in the background and this seems to be allaying market participants' fears. The market rallied strongly on the news. Carl and Erin gave you their opinions of...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #12

The Best Five Sectors, #12

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Energy sector jumps to position #2 in top 5 * Consumer Staples drops out of portfolio * Communication Services remains at #1 spot * Modest pick up of relative momentum for XLK and XLY not enough yet Energy Jumps to #2 A big move for the energy sector last week as...   READ MORE 

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The Top Options Strategy Hedge Funds Use

The Top Options Strategy Hedge Funds Use

In a volatile stock market, hedging your portfolio can go a long way in reducing your drawdowns. In this video, follow along with Tony as he uncovers one of the top options trading strategies used by hedge funds. Learn how you can identify optimal put selling trading opportunities and apply...   READ MORE 

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4 Scenarios for Nasdaq 100: Bullish Surge or Bearish Collapse?

4 Scenarios for Nasdaq 100: Bullish Surge or Bearish Collapse?

Can the Nasdaq 100 rally to all-time highs or break down below key support? In this video, Dave uses probabilistic analysis to explore 4 possible scenarios for the QQQ over the next 6 weeks — from a super bullish surge to a bearish breakdown below the August 2024 low. Discover the...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Upside Initiation Climax?

DP Trading Room: Upside Initiation Climax?

On Friday DP indicators logged an Upside Initiation Climax. This exhaustion events often mark the beginning of new rallies and could indicate that the market is indeed ready to rebound. However, we do question its veracity given lukewarm trading to begin Monday's trading. Carl started us off by...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #11

The Best Five Sectors, #11

KEY TAKEAWAYS * At the moment, we're seeing a big shakeup in sector rankings. * Healthcare has entered the top five. * Technology is dropping to last position. * All defensive sectors are now in the top five. Big Moves in Sector Ranking The ranking of US sectors continues to shift. At...   READ MORE 

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Stocks in Focus: Three Stocks Primed for Explosive Growth

Stocks in Focus: Three Stocks Primed for Explosive Growth

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Five Below is in a long-term downtrend and could be setting up for rally from which swing traders could benefit. * Nike's stock price has struggled to break above its 200-day moving average, but a bullish divergence may be lurking. * Micron Technology shares have been in a...   READ MORE 

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Is a New Market Uptrend Starting? Key Signals & Trading Strategies

Is a New Market Uptrend Starting? Key Signals & Trading Strategies

Is a new market uptrend on the horizon? In this video, Mary Ellen breaks down the latest stock market outlook, revealing key signals that could confirm a trend reversal. She dives into sector rotation, explains why defensive stocks are losing ground, and shares actionable short-term trading strategies for oversold stocks....   READ MORE 

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Retail (XRT) Dropping Quickly

Retail (XRT) Dropping Quickly

It's been rocky for the S&P 500 and particularly rocky for some industry groups and sectors. The market does appear ready to give us a good bounce, but past that we aren't overly bullish. Tariff talk has really pummeled the Retail (XRT) industry group...   READ MORE 

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Tariff Turmoil: 3 Stocks You Need To Know Right Now!

Tariff Turmoil: 3 Stocks You Need To Know Right Now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The tariff environment remains unpredictable, resulting in investor fatigue. * A strong fundamental approach is necessary to identify stocks that can withstand tariff risks. * Once you find tradable stocks, a technical approach can help you refine your analysis. No one can predict how tariffs will play out or how...   READ MORE 

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Five Stocks Showing Strength in a Bearish Tape

Five Stocks Showing Strength in a Bearish Tape

KEY TAKEAWAYS * There's strength in the financial sector, but it's not the banks. * Auto parts remains a strong group in a struggling sector. * Three-month highs often signal renewed strength. Where can investors find a safe haven during a period of market uncertainty? Personally, I think it&...   READ MORE 

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How to Spot a Market Rebound Before Everyone Else Does

How to Spot a Market Rebound Before Everyone Else Does

KEY TAKEAWAYS * While the major indices represent the market's state, their market cap weighting can sometimes distort what's happening internally. * Breadth indicators like the McClellan Oscillator provide insight into the internal dynamics of the market. * Understanding how market participation happens within an index can help you...   READ MORE 

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5 Strong Stocks Defying the Bearish Market!

5 Strong Stocks Defying the Bearish Market!

In this video, Dave analyzes the bearish rotation in his Market Trend Model, highlighting the S&P 500 breakdown below the 200-day moving average and its downside potential. He also identifies five strong stocks with bullish technical setups despite market weakness. Watch now for key technical analysis insights to...   READ MORE 

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Transform Your Investing Strategy: Uncover the 3 Game-Changing Rules

Transform Your Investing Strategy: Uncover the 3 Game-Changing Rules

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Setting some investing rules before investing in a stock or ETF is critical. * Basic principles, such as knowing a security's long-term trend, market participation, and watching shorter-term trends, simplify the investing process. * Having the discipline to follow your rules makes you a smarter investor. "The...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Market Sell-Off

DP Trading Room: Market Sell-Off

The market sell-off continued in earnest after a brief respite on Friday. Uncertainty of geopolitical tensions and tariff talk has spooked the market and given the weakness of mega-cap stocks, we are likely to see more downside before a snapback rally. Carl was off today so Erin had the controls!...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #10

The Best Five Sectors, #10

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Communication Services (XLC) maintains top spot, Tech (XLK) plummets * Shift towards defensive sectors evident in rankings * Consumer Discretionary (XLY) showing signs of weakness * Portfolio slightly outperforming SPY benchmark Sector Shake-Up: Defensive Moves and Tech's Tumble Last week's market volatility stirred up the sector rankings,...   READ MORE 

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Commodity and Healthcare Related ETFs Lead in 2025 - Bullish Breakout in Biotechs

Commodity and Healthcare Related ETFs Lead in 2025 - Bullish Breakout in Biotechs

KEY TAKEAWAYS * 2025 is off to a rough start with SPY, QQQ and IWM sporting losses. * ETFs with gains are bucking the market by showing relative and absolute strength. * The Biotech ETF broke out in January and is battling its breakout zone. 2025 is off to a rough start for...   READ MORE 

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Why Investors Are Flocking to XPEV Stock: Decoding High SCTR Scores

Why Investors Are Flocking to XPEV Stock: Decoding High SCTR Scores

KEY TAKEAWAYS * XPeng's stock price has been rising since 2023 and is approaching a resistance level. * XPEV stock's high SCTR score indicates the stock is technically strong. * A pullback in XPEV's stock price followed by a reversal and breakthrough its resistance level would be...   READ MORE 

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Market Movers in Action: How to Identify High-Probability Dip-Buying Setups

Market Movers in Action: How to Identify High-Probability Dip-Buying Setups

KEY TAKEAWAYS * A successful buy-the-dip strategy starts with having the right tools to identify a broad range of opportunities. * Market Movers paired with MarketCarpets is one approach that can help you spot potentially tradable stocks. * Conduct a deep-dive analysis to reduce the odds of catching a falling knife. If the...   READ MORE