KEY TAKEAWAYS * Following the two "confidence" reports over the last few weeks, investors appear to be expecting a recession. * Defensive stocks are starting to show early strength relative to cyclicals. * If we're on the verge of a sector rotation, there are several tools you can use... READ MORE
In this video, Dave breaks down bearish macro signals and risk management using the "line in the sand" technique! Learn how to spot key support levels, set alerts on StockCharts, and protect your portfolio! This video originally premiered on February 26, 2025. Watch on StockCharts' dedicated David... READ MORE
In this video, Tony breaks down the big-picture market trends before diving deep into bullish and bearish setups for META, BIDU, AMGN, NVDA, DAL, and more! Get expert insights and key analysis you won't want to miss! This video premiered on February 24, 2025.... READ MORE
The complexion of the market is changing. Aggressive sectors which have led the market higher are now beginning to show signs of strain as momentum slowly dissipates and prices turn lower. However, defensive sectors (XLP, XLRE, XLV and XLU) are now leading the market. Typically when this occurs the market... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Utilities entering the top-5 * Industrials dropping out of top-5 portfolio * Real-Estate and Energy swapping positions in bottom half of the ranking * Perfomance now 0.3% below SPY since inception. Utilities enter top 5 Last week's trading, especially the sell-off on Friday, has caused the Utilities sector... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SMCI shot up 110% following a 1,167% plunge. * While the company is projecting $40 billion in revenue by next year, many analysts aren't convinced (yet). * The price action, however, tells its own story and is a few levels away from a buy and an uptrend.... READ MORE
Learn how to build your confidence in the markets with this high probability of success strategy and how to find the best opportunities every day to earn consistent income with the tools available at StockCharts.com. This video premiered on February 18, 2025.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Communication services (XLC) claims the top spot, pushing consumer discretionary (XLY) to second place * Technology (XLK) shows strength, moving up to fourth and displacing industrials (XLI) * Industrials displaying weakness, at risk of dropping out of the top five * RRG portfolio outperforming SPY benchmark by 69 basis points Shifting... READ MORE
As part of the DP Alert, we cover Bitcoin and the Dollar every market day. We have been watching some bearish indications on both Bitcoin and the Dollar with the double top chart patterns. On Bitcoin, price has been moving mostly sideways above support at 90,000. This happens to... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Intel stock has seen strong upside movement for four consecutive days. * Intel's stock price is hitting its 200-day moving average resistance. * If INTC stock breaks above its 200-day moving average and its next resistance level, considering accumulating INTC shares in your portfolio. Intel's stock... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shows how the 4-day moving average can be useful especially in volatile markets. He explains the advantages of using it in conjunction with the 18-day MA to prevent buying at the wrong time and highlighting when good opportunities appear. He then goes through the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Trump's announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are boosting domestic steel producers. * STLD, NUE, and NEM jumped significantly relative to its peers. * All three stocks may be approaching buy levels, but only under specific conditions. On Monday morning, President Trump announced plans to impose... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * NVDA stock is staying within clear support and resistance levels. * NVDA's stock price is approaching a position of strength. * If NVDA's stock sees upside momentum, it may be time to accumulate positions. Do you remember when NVDA stock had a very high StockCharts Technical... READ MORE
Have you ever held on too long to a winning position? You watch as that former top performer in your portfolio slows down, and then rotates lower, and then really begins to deteriorate, and you just watch it all happen without taking action? If the answer is "yes"... READ MORE
The market rebounded to start trading on Monday, but indicators on Friday suggest internal weakness. Carl gives us his latest analysis on the market as well as taking a look at Gold which is making more all-time highs. Get Carl's perspective on the Gold rally. Besides looking at... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Top-5 remains unchanged * Healthcare and Staples jump to higher positions * Price and Relative trends remain strong for XLC and XLF No Changes In Top-5 At the end of the week ending 2/7, there were no changes in the top-5, but there have been some significant shifts in... READ MORE
In this video, Dave reveals three common behavioral biases, shows how they can negatively impact your portfolio returns, and describes how to use the StockCharts platform to minimize these biases in your investment process. He also shares specific examples, from gold to Pfizer to the S&P 500, and... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video,Julius shares a new approach to seasonality by using a more granular, data-set constructed UDI (User Defined Index) for every sector. Using the UDI functionality on StockCharts.com allows Julius to plot the seasonal patterns for each sector forward to the end of 2025 and... READ MORE
Trading is being affected by the scare of a trade war. With new tariffs being placed on Mexico, Canada and China, the market fell heavily on Friday. The same was occurring this morning, but then the tariff on Mexico was delayed by one month which helped the market breathe a... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Technology (XLK) re-enters top 5 sectors, displacing Energy (XLE) * Consumer Discretionary (XLY) maintains #1 position * Weekly and daily RRGs show supportive trends for leading sectors XLY and XLC * Top-5 portfolio outperforms S&P 500 by nearly 50 basis points Technology Moves Back into Top-5 As we wrap... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * XLF, heavily weighted in bank stocks, broke into all-time high territory, though conviction appears low. * Breadth, momentum, and technical strength are leaning bullish. * A likely pullback signals an opportunity for entry. As the FOMC prepared to announce its rate decision on Wednesday, the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Gold stocks have been rising, which has helped gold mining stocks. * This gold mining stock is close to its all-time high. * In this article, we will present an analysis of the monthly and daily charts. Gold stocks have risen, even after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SNOW and TWLO stocks are outperforming the market based on a three-month relative highs scan. * Both stocks show bullish momentum, but conflicting volume signals suggest caution. * Monitor the key support and resistance levels for potential trade opportunities. While StockCharts offers numerous tools you can use to find top... READ MORE
In this video, Dave reviews the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) from a technical analysis perspective. He focuses on the recent failure at price gap resistance, the breakdown below price and moving average support, and the frequent appearance of bearish engulfing patterns which have often indicated major highs over the last... READ MORE
"An investment in Knowledge pays the best interest." — Benjamin Franklin It's time to revisit a few timeless lessons regarding extended markets. As I write this, the last correction of any significance was in 2022. The past two years have been one heck of a dance if... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * No changes in top-5 sectors * XLC showing strong break from consolidation flag * XLE remains just barely above XLK as a result of strong daily RRG No changes in the top-5 At the end of this week, there were no changes in the ranking of the top-5 sectors. 1.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * There's a renewed interest in gold mining stocks. * Does gold outperforming miners signal an increase in mining activity and profitability? * Miners are at a critical turning point, and the key levels discussed can help you assess whether the trend will turn bullish or bearish. Gold mining... READ MORE
The Biotech industry group is making a comeback, with the 'under the hood' chart displaying new strength coming into the group. We have a constructive bottom that price is breaking from and, while it does need to overcome resistance at the 200-day EMA, it looks encouraging. What was... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Lowe's stock is showing signs of weakness. * A bear call spread can capitalize on the neutral to bearish bias on Lowe's stock price. * The bear call spread has a high probability of profit. Despite periodic rallies that have buoyed the home improvement retail sector,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Short term strength drags enery sector up * Long term strength keeps consumer discretionary on top * Massive upside potential ready to get unlocked in EOG I have been traveling in the US since 1/15 and attended the CMTA Mid-Winter retreat in Tampa, FL 1/16-1/17 and then... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe demonstrates how to use the 1-2-3 reversal pattern as a buy signal on the weekly chart. This approach can be used when the monthly chart is in a strong position. Joe shares how to use MACD and ADX to help when the trendline pattern... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Cisco Systems' stock has made substantial investments in AI, which has helped the stock rally higher. * CSCO's stock price has been making all-time highs recently and is worth monitoring. * Look for a pullback and reversal with strong momentum before entering a long position. When you... READ MORE
I have been expecting a bull market correction for about a month, but it's not been as deep as I expected. Now, however, several indexes have completed small bullish two-bar reversal patterns on the weekly charts. If they work, that would be a characteristic of a bull market,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Energy replaces Technology in top-5 * Financials rise to #2 position pushing XLC down to #3 * Top-5 portfolio out-performs SPY 0.52% * A closer look at the (equal) weighting scheme Energy Replaces Technology At the end of this week, 1/17/2024, the Technology sector dropped out of the... READ MORE
As advancements in medical technology continue to shape the healthcare landscape, DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) stands out with its innovative continuous glucose monitoring solutions. Recent price action suggests that DXCM's stock price has triggered a potentially new bullish run. In this article, I will examine the technical and fundamental... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Bullish Percentage Index for Financials made a dramatic jump on Wednesday. * Positive bank earnings plus encouraging CPI and PPI data are driving market optimism. * Citigroup stock notched a 52-week high, making the stock worth analyzing. One effective way to spot potential market opportunities on a sector level... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Central banks are accumulating gold at an increased pace which could increase the price of gold. * While retail sentiment for gold may decline slightly, institutional accumulation remains steady. * Compare gold futures with the ETF and look at the key levels, as a buying opportunity may be near. Gold... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * ETFs holding up during corrections often lead when the market turns up again. * Ranking performance based on year-to-date and one month Rate-of-Change. * ARTY and IHI show relative and absolute strength. The stock market is in pullback mode with the S&P 500 EW ETF down 5.15%... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The best five sectors remain unchanged. * XLC and XLF are both starting to show weakness. * XLI is holding above support, while XLK remains within rising channel. The composition of the top five sectors remains unchanged this week, despite an interrupted trading week. This stability comes against a backdrop... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * StockCharts' New Highs tool is invaluable for spotting outliers during market uncertainty. * In the case of BSX stock, the New Highs spotted a stock that's significantly defied the healthcare sector's bearish trend. * BSX may soon be approaching a buy point if you'... READ MORE