KEY TAKEAWAYS * When stock markets decline, you can protect your positions with options. * Buying puts on stocks you own can help protect your position if the stock falls further. * A put vertical spread is another strategy to protect your portfolio holdings. When the stock market is turbulent, it makes sense... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tesla's daily chart displays key support levels to monitor after the company reports earnings. * Service Now is showing signs of a bottom, which could mean a reversal depending on earnings results. * Watch for Alphabet, Inc. shares to hit specific support levels, which could give traders favorable... READ MORE
In this video, market sentiment, investor psychology, and stock market trends take center stage as David Keller, CMT, shares three powerful sentiment indicators that he tracks every week. He explains how the values are derived, what the current readings say about the market environment in April 2025, and how these... READ MORE
The market continued to slide lower today as the bear market continues to put downside pressure on stocks in general. Bonds and Yields are at an inflection point as more buyers enter the Bond market which is driving treasury yields higher. What is the long-term outlook for Bonds? Carl gives... READ MORE
In this video, as earnings season heats up, Mary Ellen reviews current stock market trends, highlighting top-performing stocks during past bear markets that are showing strength again today. She also shares a proven market timing system that's signaled every stock market bottom, helping investors stay ahead of major... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Consumer staples and utilities continue to lead sector rankings. * Defensive sectors are showing strength in both weekly and daily RRGs. * Health care struggling, but maintains position in top 5 * RRG portfolio slightly underperforming S&P 500 YTD, but gap narrowing. Top 5 Remains Unchanged The latest sector... READ MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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