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DP Trading Room: NVDA Going Into Earnings - Hold or Sell?

DP Trading Room: NVDA Going Into Earnings - Hold or Sell?

It is a big week for earnings and NVIDIA (NVDA) is at the top of the list! Erin gives you her view on whether to hold into earnings based on the technicals of the chart. She also reviewed other stocks reporting on Wednesday: CRM, CRWD, HPQ and OKTA. Carl talks...   READ MORE 

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PayPal Stock Price Breaks Out: How to Take Advantage of the Price Rise

PayPal Stock Price Breaks Out: How to Take Advantage of the Price Rise

KEY TAKEAWAYS * PayPal broke out from its two-year consolidation and triggered a new bullish signal * The next upside target for the bullish trend in PYPL is around the $90 level * The call vertical options strategy can be used to capitalize on the upside breakout in PYPL Earlier this year, in...   READ MORE 

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Investing with the Trend: A Review by Dr. Mark Holder

Investing with the Trend: A Review by Dr. Mark Holder

The following is a review of my book "Investing with the Trend" by Dr. Mark Holder. You can read the entire contents of the book on this blog, starting with this article. "History repeats itself." Never was a phrase (oft cited as a Churchill quote) more...   READ MORE 

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Top Ten Charts for August: Two Bearish Turnaround Plays

Top Ten Charts for August: Two Bearish Turnaround Plays

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave completes a five-part series covering ten charts to watch in August 2024, breaking down to stocks in established downtrends. What would we need to see to confirm a rotation from a distribution phase to an accumulation phase, and where...   READ MORE 

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The SCTR Report: Workday Rises on Strong Earnings Results and Rising Technical Strength

The SCTR Report: Workday Rises on Strong Earnings Results and Rising Technical Strength

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Workday, Inc. stock rose higher on strong earnings and guidance * If Workday stock rises with strong momentum and technical strength, the stock has potential to make for a favorable intermediate-term position trade * Learn how to set an alert for WDAY stock price to cross a specific threshold When...   READ MORE 

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Is Peloton Stock the Next Big Turnaround? What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late

Is Peloton Stock the Next Big Turnaround? What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Peloton shares jumped over 38% on Thursday following an earnings surprise * Having fallen 97% from its record peak, Peleton could present investors with a ground-level market opportunity * With the breakout well underway, here are the actionable levels to watch as Peloton stock surges ahead or dips back down...   READ MORE 

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A New Way of Forecasting Crude Oil | Larry's "Family Gathering" August 22, 2024 Recording

A New Way of Forecasting Crude Oil | Larry's "Family Gathering" August 22, 2024 Recording

What to make of the market as we near the end of August? Larry presents his thoughts in this edition of the Family Gathering video. In this month's Family Gathering video, Larry begins by presenting a new way of forecasting for Crude Oil. After that, he follows up...   READ MORE 

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Top Ten Charts for August: Best Healthcare Stocks for August 2024

Top Ten Charts for August: Best Healthcare Stocks for August 2024

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave continues a five-part series covering ten charts to watch in August 2024, honing in on two Health Care stocks showing renewed signs of strength.  He also breaks down how earnings releases relate to price trends, and how investors should...   READ MORE 

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Looking for the Next Entry Point in SPY? USE RSI!

Looking for the Next Entry Point in SPY? USE RSI!

In this exclusive StockCharts TV video, Joe shows how to use RSI in multiple timeframes to identify the next buying opportunity in the SPY.  He explains why he thinks this rally is important and uses the ADX on the daily to distinguish between the strength in different indices.  Joe also...   READ MORE 

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"Family Gathering" Meeting Today at 2 PM Eastern

"Family Gathering" Meeting Today at 2 PM Eastern

Today, Larry Williams will be hosting a "Family Gathering" meeting at 2pm Eastern Daylight Time (11am Pacific). Sign-in in begins 5 minutes prior. The show, which will include both a presentation from Larry and a viewer Q&A session, will be recorded and posted online for those...   READ MORE 

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Top Ten Charts for August: Two Key Defensive Plays

Top Ten Charts for August: Two Key Defensive Plays

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave continues a five-part series covering ten charts to watch in August 2024, with a focus today on Utilities and Real Estate. Why do low-beta, high-income stocks do so well in bearish market phases, and do we still see signs...   READ MORE 

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Disney Bust or Bargain? Here are the Levels to Watch!

Disney Bust or Bargain? Here are the Levels to Watch!

The House of Mouse has taken a serious nosedive over the last three years, having gone from a high of about $201 down to $89 and change—a 55% drop that feels like one of its roller coaster rides. Not exactly the thrill Disney shareholders were hoping for. But Disney...   READ MORE 

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Top Ten Charts for August: Two Tempting Consumer Staples Names

Top Ten Charts for August: Two Tempting Consumer Staples Names

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave continues a five-part series covering ten charts to watch in August 2024, focusing on potential ideas in the Consumer Staples sector.  Are dividend-paying defensive names the way to ride out a period of market uncertainty? This video originally premiered...   READ MORE 

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Top Ten Charts for August: Two Magnificent 7 Stocks Worth Watching

Top Ten Charts for August: Two Magnificent 7 Stocks Worth Watching

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave kicks off a five-part series covering ten charts to watch in August 2024, starting with two mega-cap growth stocks testing key resistance levels.  Will they power up to new all-time highs into September? This video originally premiered on August...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Potential Housing Crash?

DP Trading Room: Potential Housing Crash?

Today Carl and Erin discuss the potential of a housing crash as more evidence is coming in that many haven't thought of. Private Equity firms have become very involved in the housing market, buying up properties on high amounts of leverage. What happens when it's time...   READ MORE 

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These Groups Just Turned BULLISH!

These Groups Just Turned BULLISH!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen highlights what drove last week's sharp rally in the markets - posting their largest weekly gains for the year! She takes a close look at retail and cybersecurity stocks setting up for gains, and shares some of the best ways to...   READ MORE 

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Larry's LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar Airs NEXT WEEK - Thursday, August 22 at 2 PM EDT!

Larry's LIVE "Family Gathering" Webinar Airs NEXT WEEK - Thursday, August 22 at 2 PM EDT!

Larry is going LIVE! Don't miss the upcoming "Family Gathering" webinar with Larry Williams, airing live through Zoom on Thursday, August 22 at 2:00pm Eastern Daylight Time. In this must-see event, Larry will be presenting his current opinions on a broad variety of current market...   READ MORE 

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Will XRT (Retail) Sink or Soar? Here's What the Charts Say

Will XRT (Retail) Sink or Soar? Here's What the Charts Say

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Retail stocks jumped on Thursday as the retail sales report came out higher than expected * The SPDR S&P Retail ETF, XRT, gapped higher, but it's stuck in the middle of a wide rectangle formation * Whether XRT breaks out or breaks down, there are key...   READ MORE 

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The SCTR Report: Dell Is Gaining Strength. Here's Why the Stock Is a Strong Buy

The SCTR Report: Dell Is Gaining Strength. Here's Why the Stock Is a Strong Buy

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Dell stock is rising from its lows and is worth putting on your radar * Dell stock is seeing technical improvement but needs more momentum * There are clear entry and exit points on the daily chart of Dell When the general market is recovering from a pullback, there can...   READ MORE 

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Mag 7 Stocks in the Spotlight as Stock Market Recovers

Mag 7 Stocks in the Spotlight as Stock Market Recovers

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Cooling inflation data added some optimism in the market although trading volume was low * The broader stock market indexes are seeing some daylight as they pop their heads out after being underwater * The Mag 7 stocks are showing strength, which means there could be some buying opportunities soon...   READ MORE 

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How ADX Stage Analysis Can Make You a BETTER Trader!

How ADX Stage Analysis Can Make You a BETTER Trader!

In this exclusive StockCharts TV video, Joe shows the four stages a stock or market can be in at any time. He explains each stage and how ADX & Volatility can help define each stage. He then shows what stage the SPY is right and why the bias is still...   READ MORE 

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SBUX Stock Price Skyrockets: Is Now the Time to Buy?

SBUX Stock Price Skyrockets: Is Now the Time to Buy?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Starbucks' stock price saw a massive jump and SCTR score on Tuesday * Much of SBUX's stock price movement is sentiment-driven, so the price spike could be short-lived * StockCharts SCTR tool identified SBUX as a strong stock, and a more thorough analysis can determine if the...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Mortgage Rates are Falling - Watch Real Estate

DP Trading Room: Mortgage Rates are Falling - Watch Real Estate

Mortgage Rates fell quite a bit this past week and no one is really talking about it. One area that we will want to watch closely as rates fall is Real Estate (XLRE). This sector has already been moving in the right direction. It now has an opportunity to rally...   READ MORE 

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CAUTION ADVISED Ahead of This Week's Inflation Data!

CAUTION ADVISED Ahead of This Week's Inflation Data!

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen dives into her broad market analysis, sharing what she needs to see before it's safe to get back in. She also shares her top candidates for once the markets turn positive, including META, LLY and NFLX. She finishes up by sharing...   READ MORE 

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Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends | Fri Aug 9, 2024

Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends | Fri Aug 9, 2024

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Scanning for breakouts on heavy volume * Momentum confirmations of underlying trends * Leading Equities in trend continuation Top 5 Stocks in "Go" Trends Trend Continuation on Rising Momentum GoNoGo Charts® highlight low-risk opportunities for trend participation with intuitive icons directly in the price action. The resurgence of...   READ MORE 

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Three Market Sentiment Indicators Confirm Bearish Phase

Three Market Sentiment Indicators Confirm Bearish Phase

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The VIX reaching 65 signals extreme volatility and elevated risk of market downside * The AAII Survey is close to showing more bears than bulls, which would line up with previous corrections * The NAAIM Exposure Index indicates that money managers were rotating to defensive positioning in early July While...   READ MORE 

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How the PROS Time Entry Points

How the PROS Time Entry Points

In this edition of StockCharts TV'sThe Final Bar, Dave presents a special all-mailbag episode, answering viewer questions on optimizing entry points for long ideas, best practices for point & figure charts, and the relationship between gold and interest rates. See Dave's chart showing Zweig Breadth Thrust...   READ MORE 

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Will USO Soar to $83? Here Are the Key Levels to Watch!

Will USO Soar to $83? Here Are the Key Levels to Watch!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Fundamental, technical, and seasonality factors suggest an upside move in WTI crude oil. * Seasonality and other indicators suggest a swing trading opportunity in the United States Oil Fund (USO). * Supply and geopolitical factors can quickly change the conditions of the market and the trade. Oil prices are climbing...   READ MORE 

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QQQ: Critical Levels to Watch as Nasdaq Teeters on the Edge

QQQ: Critical Levels to Watch as Nasdaq Teeters on the Edge

KEY TAKEAWAYS * QQQ has bounced off its 200-day moving average. * An optimal entry point for QQQ would be the 50% to 61.8% Fibonacci retracement range. * If QQQ drops below $350, it can mean further downside. Just Another Manic Monday? On Monday, the Nasdaq plunged over 3%. With the S&...   READ MORE 

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The SCTR Report: Carvana Stock Makes It To Top of the Podium Today

The SCTR Report: Carvana Stock Makes It To Top of the Podium Today

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Carvana stock takes the lead in the large-cap stocks SCTR Report * CVNA stock has established an upside trend with higher lows and higher highs * Carvana's stock price is holding above its 21-day exponential moving average On a day when the S&P 500 ($SPX) drops...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Bear Market Rules Apply

DP Trading Room: Bear Market Rules Apply

The market is dropping perilously right now and so it is time to review Bear Market Rules. Today  Erin and Carl share their rules for trading during a bear market move. We aren't officially in a bear market and we may not get there, but there is likely...   READ MORE 

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It's Been a Long Time Mr Bear, Where Have You Been?

It's Been a Long Time Mr Bear, Where Have You Been?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Some real damage for the markets * Equal weight sector rotation paints a more realistic picture * The BIG ROTATION into small caps has come to a halt And then ..... all of a sudden..... things are heating up. Lots of (downside) market action in the past week. Let's...   READ MORE 

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This Breadth Indicator Points to More Downside and a Potential Opportunity

This Breadth Indicator Points to More Downside and a Potential Opportunity

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Most stocks follow their underlying index or group. * Oversold conditions in long-term uptrends are opportunities. * Stocks can remain oversold so wait for an upward catalyst. The broad market and the group are big drivers for stock performance. Recently, the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) led the market lower with...   READ MORE 

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Small Caps Poised to Soar: Is Now the Time To Buy IWM?

Small Caps Poised to Soar: Is Now the Time To Buy IWM?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Small caps saw an impressive surge in July, outpacing the S&P 500 in that month alone. * IWM, a Russelll 2000 proxy, is only 8% away from its all-time highs, potentially signaling the start of a new bull market. * As IWM pulls back (along with the rest...   READ MORE 

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Bonds To Get Beat Up? | Focus on Stocks: August 2024

Bonds To Get Beat Up? | Focus on Stocks: August 2024

It looks to me like it's time for the bond market to take a breather, if not have a pullback from now into late October. We can sum it up with the cycle projections from Chart 1. I have highlighted, in red, the down leg of the 450-day...   READ MORE 

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DP Trading Room: Spotlight on Mega-Cap Earnings

DP Trading Room: Spotlight on Mega-Cap Earnings

This week we have four Magnificent Seven stocks reporting earnings. We also take a look at McDonalds (MCD) and Ford (F) going into earnings. How are the chart technicals setup on the precipice of earnings? Carl and Erin give you there thoughts. Carl reviews the DP Signal Tables to see...   READ MORE 

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Recovery Rally In Stock Market Offers Hope: What You Need To Watch

Recovery Rally In Stock Market Offers Hope: What You Need To Watch

KEY TAKEAWAYS * After two days of massive selloffs, Friday's recovery offers some hope. * Investors await earnings from mega-cap tech companies, economic data, and Fed meeting. * Small caps continue to trend higher. Major equity indexes rose on Friday after a selloff that hit the Technology sector especially hard. But...   READ MORE 

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Nvidia Breaks the 50-day SMA: Is This a Threat or an Opportunity?

Nvidia Breaks the 50-day SMA: Is This a Threat or an Opportunity?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The long-term trend provides perspective and sets the trading bias. * The bias is bullish during long-term uptrends. * Breaks below the 50-day SMA are viewed a opportunities, not threats. After a big run this year, Nvidia (NVDA) fell over 15% from its high and broke its 50-day simple moving...   READ MORE 

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Missed the Gilead Surge? Here's What You Need to Know About the Big Move

Missed the Gilead Surge? Here's What You Need to Know About the Big Move

KEY TAKEAWAYS * In June, Gilead Sciences saw a dramatic surge as positive results of a late-stage trial of its HIV drug had Wall Street buzzing. * GILD  was a "sentiment trade" that spiked too quickly for most technical and fundamental indicators to make heads or tails of the move....   READ MORE 

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After the Tech Bloodbath: Ways to Strategize Your Portfolio

After the Tech Bloodbath: Ways to Strategize Your Portfolio

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tech stocks took a dive on Wednesday but look like they are making up some of those losses prior to hitting the next support level. * Expect volatility in the stock market in the coming weeks since it's earnings season and there's a Fed meeting...   READ MORE