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Trading Places with Tom Bowley1d ago
Here's How To Find The Best Upcoming Earnings Reports
Our strategy at EarningsBeats.com just simply makes good common sense. If you want to find the best earnings reports BEFORE they're reported, follow relative strength. I've explained this many times, but let me do it again Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley2d ago
Only One Group Has Shown Consistent Relative Strength For The Past Year
When I look back at leading industry groups for the past day, week, month, 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year periods, only one industry group has been among the Top 20 industry groups for each of those 6 different periods Read More
RRG Charts2d ago
The Best Five Sectors, #3
Energy Replaces Technology At the end of this week, 1/17/2024, the Technology sector dropped out of the top 5 and will be replaced by Energy. The ranking in the top 5 has also changed. XLY is still number one but XLF raised to the #2 spot, pushing XLC down to #3 Read More
Art's Charts2d ago
Mid-Caps Make a Statement with a Breadth Thrust
Mid-caps show leadership and were the first to trigger a breadth thrust. Stocks surged this week with mid-caps showing the highest participation rate Read More
The Mindful Investor2d ago
How the S&P 500 Reaches 6500 By March 2025
So far, this has been a fairly entertaining start to the new year! The S&P 500 started off with a bounce to 6050, pushed briefly below our line-in-the-sand level of 5850, and then finished this week with a retest of 6000 Read More
OptionsPlay3d ago
DexCom Stock Rises From the Ashes: A Breakout You Can't Ignore
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 Read More
DecisionPoint3d ago
Long Bonds Continue to Break Down
The trouble with bonds is best portrayed by this long-term chart. Bonds were in a rising trend for about forty years, but the trend line was broken in 2022 Read More
Don't Ignore This Chart!3d ago
Quantum Computing: Top Stocks You Should Watch Now!
Jensen Huang may have burst the quantum computing bubble when he said it would take over 15 years for quantum computers to gain widespread use Read More
The Mindful Investor3d ago
What Would It Take For Small Caps to Lead?
There have been rumblings of "the return of small caps" for many moons, but small-cap leadership has still not materialized as we kick off the new year Read More
Don't Ignore This Chart!4d ago
The Financial Sector's Bullish Comeback: Is It Time to Start Looking at Bank Stocks?
One effective way to spot potential market opportunities on a sector level is to regularly monitor Bullish Percent Index (BPI) readings for each sector. Sector-focused BPIs tell you the percentage of stocks generating Point & Figure Buy Signals Read More
Stock Talk with Joe Rabil5d ago
How to Find a BUY Signal Using The 1-2-3 Reversal Pattern
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 Read More
ChartWatchers5d ago
Investors Await CPI and Bank Earnings: Will They Spark Investor Optimism?
The December Producer Price Index (PPI) came in cooler than expected, as equities rose in early trading, sold off, and then rebounded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU), S&P 500 ($SPX), S&P 400 Mid-Cap Index ($MID), and S&P 600 Small-Cap Index ($SML) closed higher Read More
The Mindful Investor5d ago
The Bullish Case for Small Caps vs. Large Caps
Will small cap stocks finally take on a leadership role in 2025? In this video, Dave provides a thorough technical analysis discussion of the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and how that compares to the current technical configuration of the S&P 500 index Read More
Don't Ignore This Chart!5d ago
Gold Prices: De-Dollarization, Inflation, and $3,000 Gold—What You Need to Know Now
Gold has been in the headlines over the last few months, perhaps more so now than in years Read More
OptionsPlay6d ago
Bullish AND Bearish Options Trade Ideas
In this video, Tony starts the week with a very different tone as he looks at how markets are currently playing out. He then shares individual trade ideas, pointing out which ones they continue to have a bullish or bearish outlooks on Read More
RRG Charts6d 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 Roundup6d 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 Bowley1w 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 Charts1w 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 India1w 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
ChartWatchers1w 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 Investor1w 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 Charts1w 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
DecisionPoint1w 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!1w 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 Investor1w 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 Charts1w 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 Rabil1w 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 Roundup1w 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
ChartWatchers1w 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
OptionsPlay1w 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
ChartWatchers1w 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 Investor1w 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
DecisionPoint2w 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 Charts2w 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 Edge2w 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
ChartWatchers2w 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 Bowley2w 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
OptionsPlay2w 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
DecisionPoint2w 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
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