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RRG Charts2w ago
Stocks UNDER PRESSURE! Which Sector is Leading Now?
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Julius takes a look at asset class rotation on Relative Rotation Graphs. He then addresses the 6 sectors that are NOT in the "best five sectors" for this week Read More
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Martin Pring's Market Roundup2w ago
One Small Push by Commodities Could Lead to a Giant Leap for Commoditykind
That may seem like a strange title, but it is intended to make the point that commodities look as though they are in the process of breaking out Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley2w ago
Here's Why The Bottom Is Dropping Out of the Dow Jones
To understand what makes the Dow Jones tick, you have to first understand one of the key differences between the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 indices Read More
Art's Charts2w ago
Market Pullbacks Provide Opportunities
to Build your WatchList - Here's How
The stock market is in pullback mode with the S&P 500 EW ETF down 5.15% over the past month and down 1% year-to-date. This makes it a good time to monitor relative performance and create a relative strength watch list Read More
Analyzing India2w ago
Week Ahead: NIFTY Steps Into Next Week With These Two Negative Technical Developments
The markets extended their decline over the past five sessions and ended the week in a negative way. While the week started on a bearish note, the Nifty violated a few key levels on higher and lower time frame charts Read More
ChartWatchers2w ago
Stock Market Panic: Why Strong Jobs and Inflation Signal Trouble Ahead
December non-farm payrolls data came in much hotter than expected. More jobs were added, the unemployment rate dipped slightly, and average hourly wages rose. Overall, it was a solid employment report, but the stock market didn't like the news Read More
The Mindful Investor2w ago
S&P 500 Breakdown Alert! Downside Targets Explained
S&P 5850 has been the most important "line in the sand" for stocks since the pullback from the 6000 level in November 2024. With the SPX closing below that 5850 level on Friday, we see further corrective pressures with the 200-day moving average as a reasonable downside target Read More
RRG Charts2w ago
The Best Five Sectors, #2
The composition of the top five sectors remains unchanged this week, despite an interrupted trading week. This stability comes against a backdrop of mixed signals and potential defensive rotation in the broader market Read More
DecisionPoint2w ago
S&P 500 Earnings 2024 Q3: Still Overvalued
S&P 500 earnings are in for 2024 Q3, and here is our valuation analysis Read More
Don't Ignore This Chart!2w ago
Boston Scientific's Record Surge: Here's How I Found It
The market sometimes struggles to find direction, as it digests mixed yet impactful economic data. Wednesday was one of those days Read More
The Mindful Investor2w ago
What Higher Rates Could Mean for the S&P 500
The 10-Year Treasury Yield has gone up a full percentage point, from a low of 3.6% in September 2024 to a level of 4.6% this week Read More
RRG Charts3w ago
THIS is the BEST Market Sector Right Now!
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Julius takes a look at what he recently called "The Best Five Sectors" on a relative rotation graph side-by-side with their price charts Read More
Stock Talk with Joe Rabil3w ago
When to Pull the Trigger: Identifying the BEST Entry Point
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shares how to identify the best entry point by using two timeframes, Moving Averages, MACD and ADX. He shows two different examples of when to pull the trigger Read More
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Martin Pring's Market Roundup3w ago
Is The First Domino About to Fall for the Bitcoin Bull Market?
The Long-Term Picture No market goes up forever and, at some point, Bitcoin will top out. It's currently down about 12% from its peak, set on December 17 less than 4 weeks ago, so there is scant evidence at this point indicating a primary bear market Read More
ChartWatchers3w ago
Inflation Sparks Stock Market Downturn: What This Means for Your Portfolio
What a difference a day makes! December ISM Services data suggests the service sector remains strong. The JOLTS report showed there were 8.09 million job openings in November — that's well above the 7.7 million that was expected Read More
OptionsPlay3w ago
BEST Options Trading IDEAS This Week!
In this video, after a general market and sectors review, Tony shares the latest OptionsPlay trade ideas, including bullish and bearish ideas for GOOGL, NVDA, DIS, SHOP, and many more. He analyzes sector rotation with RRGs, and takes a look at key earnings Read More
ChartWatchers3w ago
Which Top AI Semiconductor Stocks are Positioned for Growth?
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2025 opens its doors in Las Vegas for a four-day event Read More
The Mindful Investor3w ago
Rising Rates Suggest Weaker Stocks - Here's What I'm Watching!
In this video, Dave shares a long-term analysis of the Ten-Year Treasury Yield, breaks down how the shape of the yield curve has been a great leading indicator of recessionary periods and weaker stock prices, and outlines the chart he's watching to determine if early 2025 will lo Read More
DecisionPoint3w ago
DP Trading Room: Does This Rally Have Legs?
In today's free DP Trading Room Carl and Erin discuss whether this market rally can get legs and push the market even higher? Mega-caps are looking very positive with the Magnificent Seven leading the charge. Technology is showing new strength along with Communication Services Read More
Art's Charts3w ago
How to Trade Erratic Uptrends - An Example and Setup using IWM
The Russell 2000 ETF managed a double-digit gain in 2024, but did it the hard way with several deep pullbacks. Pullbacks within uptrends are opportunities and we can find such opportunities using %B. The chart below shows the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) with the Zigzag(8) indicator Read More
The MEM Edge3w ago
These Riskier Areas Start the New Year RALLY!
In this video, Mary Ellen analyzes the divergence between the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq while highlighting some of the areas driving Growth stocks. She also talks about the continuation rally in Energy and Utility stocks and shares which stocks are driving these areas higher Read More
ChartWatchers3w ago
Stock Market Ends the Week Strong: Could It Spark a Bullish January?
Has it been a while since the broader market indexes closed in the green? It certainly seems that way. After what looked like a weak start to the new year, the stock market showed us it still had legs Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley3w ago
These 3 Charts Are Among The Most Critical To Start 2025
Obviously, there will be many ups and downs in 2025 and no one chart or indicator can be relied upon 100% to help guide us throughout the year Read More
OptionsPlay3w ago
Block and Loaded: Targeting Gains in SQ
As digital payments and fintech services continue to reshape the global economy, Block, Inc. (SQ) stands out as a potential beneficiary of this shift. A favorable technical signal and an attractive fundamental backdrop present a compelling bullish thesis for SQ Read More
DecisionPoint3w ago
SPY Weekly Chart Breaking Down
We monitor the weekly SPY chart and present it to our subscribers every Friday in our DP Weekly Wrap. We have been watching a bearish rising wedge on the weekly chart. The rising wedge pattern implies that you will get a breakdown from the rising bottoms trendline Read More
RRG Charts3w ago
The Best Five Sectors, #1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Ever since the introduction of RRG back in 2011, many people have asked me questions like: "What is the track record for RRG" or "What are the trading rules for RRG"? My answers have always been, and will continue to be, "There is no track record for RRG, as the Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley3w ago
Do You Need Direction for 2025? Here Are 3 Charts You Should NOT Ignore
A little less than a week ago, I wrote an article about inflation and how it's nothing more than a pipe dream in Fed Chief Jay Powell's head. Let me expand on that article, maybe from a slightly different approach this time. The inflation rhetoric just won't let up Read More
Stock Talk with Joe Rabil3w ago
Is This ADX Pattern a Warning Sign for Investors?
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shares a specific ADX pattern that's signaling potential exhaustion in the momentum right now. Joe analyzes three other market periods that displayed this pattern and the resulting correction which followed Read More
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Martin Pring's Market Roundup4w ago
These Bars and Candles May Hold the Key for 2025
Most of the time, when we study bars or candlesticks, our attention is focused on daily and intraday charts, since they give early warnings of a possible change in the short-term trend Read More
ChartWatchers4w ago
Strongest Top 3 S&P 500 Stocks: Will They Lead the Pack in 2025?
The Santa Claus Rally may be iffy, but a 23.31% gain in the S&P 500 ($SPX) for the year isn't too shabby. It was a stellar year in the stock market, especially for the top 10 weighted stocks in the S&P 500, and that's worth making a toast as we close out 2024 Read More
DecisionPoint1mo ago
DP Trading Room: Natural Gas (UNG) Breaks Out!
It's an interesting market day with the market moving lower despite positive seasonality. Natural Gas (UNG) broke out in a big way up over 15% at the time of writing Read More
Wyckoff Power Charting1mo ago
Swing Trading with Point & Figure
There are a number of effective swing trading systems being used today. Let's explore one that is popular among Wyckoffians. It uses two inputs: Point and Figure charts and volume. Let's review this system with a case study of Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley1mo ago
Wall Street Sees No Threat of Inflation
Generally, there are 3 key hedges against inflation - gold ($GOLD), commodities ($XRB), and real estate (XLRE) Read More
Analyzing India1mo ago
Week Ahead: NIFTY Consolidates, Must Close Above This Level Crucial to Avoid Weakness
After suffering a brutal selloff in the week before this one, the Nifty spent the truncated week struggling to stay afloat just below the key resistance levels. With just four working days, the Nifty resisted each day to the 200-DMA and failed to close above that point Read More
The MEM Edge1mo ago
Trump's Policy Shift Reveals Potential Big Winner!
In this video, Mary Ellen highlights whether to buy last week's pullback. She discusses the rise in interest rates and why, as well as which areas are being most impacted Read More
ChartWatchers1mo ago
5 New Year's Resolutions to Transform Your Financial Well-Being in 2025
Are you ready to make 2025 a financially healthy year? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set intentions and make positive changes to your portfolio Read More
Don't Ignore This Chart!1mo ago
Quantum Computing Stocks: Why You Should Invest in Them Now
Qubits, quantum advantage, gate speed — these terms could one day be as ubiquitous as AI or large language model (LLM). Quantum computing could become the next big thing in the technology space and, as an investor, it's something you don't want to ignore Read More
Art's Charts1mo ago
Is this Bounce a Robust Rebound or a Dead-Cat Bounce?
Breadth became oversold last week and stocks rebounded this week. Is this a robust rebound or a dead cat bounce? Today's report will show a key short-term breadth indicator hitting its lowest level in 2024 and becoming oversold Read More
OptionsPlay1mo ago
MUST SEE Options Trade Ideas! DIS, AAPL, META, BA, LULU
In this video, after a rundown of the general markets and sectors, Tony brings you the latest options trade ideas. These include a number of bullish and bearish ideas, including DIS, AAPL, META, BA, LULU, and many more Read More
Don't Ignore This Chart!1mo ago
Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Invest in META Stock
When quickly glancing at the StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR) Reports Dashboard panel, one stock that popped up on Monday, albiet briefly, was Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Read More
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