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Trading Places with Tom Bowley19h ago
The Bull Market Is Punishing Those Who Do Not Believe
I have written countless articles on the art of buying stocks in a short squeeze or on the verge of being in a short squeeze. The results can be truly astounding. I'm going to walk you through three recent short squeezes Read More
Analyzing India22h ago
Truncated Week Ahead: NIFTY to Continue Profit-Taking at Higher Levels; RRG Chart Shows Sectors Sharply Paring Relative Momentum
In the previous week's note, it was mentioned that the markets have shown first signs of fatigue as they marked the high point of 14653. This was the point where profit-taking bouts emerged Read More
ChartWatchers1d ago
Only a Fool Tries to Call a Correction in a Bull Market, So Here Goes!
Last week, I recorded a 40-minute presentation with my friend Bruce Fraser on the 2021 outlook. It's currently being featured on StockCharts TV and calls for a significant extension to the bull market Read More
ChartWatchers1d ago
NFLX Knocks it Out of the Park - Who Will Be Next?
Earnings season is off to the races, with Netflix (NFLX) flexing its muscles last week as it beat expectations all the way around, rising 18% at its peak the day after its numbers were released. Netflix isn't the only company to report strong earnings Read More
ChartWatchers1d ago
Rydex Ratio Hits Historically Low Reading - Danger...
I believe it is time to revisit the Rydex Ratio sentiment chart. A few DecisionPoint.com subscribers have noticed how overbought it has become; I wrote about it in last week's DP Weekly Wrap for subscribers of the DP Alert Read More
The MEM Edge1d ago
What's Pushing These Stocks Higher?
In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares what's pushing stocks much higher after they release their earnings reports and why. She also reviews last week's move away from cyclicals, as well as stocks that have just broken out of a base Read More
Mish's Market Minute1d ago
Is the Negative Momentum Divergence in Transportation a Warning Sign?
Recently, our proprietary momentum indicator RealMotion, seen in the chart above, has shown a divergence in momentum and price for the transportation sector (IYT). While the price of IYT currently sits above the 50-day moving average, it has broken the 50-DMA on momentum Read More
ChartWatchers1d ago
SOXX and other ETFs with Extended Overbought Conditions
The Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and several other ETFs are on a serious roll in 2021. For the fourth time since 2009, 14-day RSI was above 70 for ten or more days. This is an exceptional streak, but SOXX is not alone and there are even longer streaks Read More
ChartWatchers1d ago
Online Retailers! (On Your Mark, Get Set)
Some online retailers are all lined up to explode higher. This is a good weekend to take a look at them before they report earnings and decide how you want to position. Amazon (AMZN) has been consolidating sideways, and this is seasonally a nice time for this chart Read More
The Canadian Technician1d ago
A Drip or A Drop?
As investors start huddling into the mega-cap techs, there is a lot of churn underneath the surface. I am particularly interested in the new commodity bull market and a couple of specific charts within Read More
The MEM Edge2d ago
Chartwise Women: New Year, New Leading Sectors
In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin examine what's driving the rotation into new sectors and how you can take advantage. They also delve into the top industries within these leading sectors, as well as individual stocks Read More
Top Advisors Corner2d ago
Looking Deeper at the NAAIM Survey Data
For years, I have been tracking the investor sentiment data series known as the NAAIM Exposure Index Read More
Don't Ignore This Chart!2d ago
Breaking the Dow(n)... in Theory
The most widely followed Dow Jones index is the Dow Jones Industrials Average. But, in reality, this is only one of three averages that make up the Dow Jones Composite average. The other two are the Dow Jones Transportation and the Dow Jones Utility averages Read More
Mish's Market Minute3d ago
The Next Mega-Trend and What to Watch For in 2021
Wednesday's inauguration marks an interesting time for the economy. The new administration has shown that clean energy tech is on the table as a way to push for new jobs in the industry, along with focusing on climate change policy going into the new year Read More
Top Advisors Corner3d ago
The Ord Oracle January 19, 2021
SPX Monitoring Purposes: Sold long SPX on 12/21/20 at 3694.90 = gain 1.3%; long 12/14/20 at 3647.49. Monitoring Purposes GOLD: Long GDX on 10/9/20 at 40.78. Long Term SPX Monitor Purposes: Sold long SPX on 1/15/21 at 3768.25= gain 10.80%; Long SPX on 10/26/20 at 3400.97 Read More
The Canadian Technician3d ago
MANGA - Back To Leadership Role
Recently, the big cap tech names have been consolidating. That seems about to change as "MANGA" names are leading today's rally and are pushing up to the top or above prior ranges. Some nice moves higher as Netflix (NFLX) was the star of its own show Read More
Mish's Market Minute4d ago
Momentum Divergences in Key Market Indicators
The transportation sector (IYT) closed .36% lower Tuesday. It was the only member of the Economic Modern Family to end the day red. On the other hand, the retail sector (XRT) ended almost a half percent higher Read More
RRG Charts4d ago
Sector Spotlight: Core Satellite Approach with RRG
In this edition of StockCharts TV's Sector Spotlight, I highlight the rotations of last week and zoom in on a few sectors to put things in a slightly longer perspective Read More
RRG Charts4d ago
RRG Basket Update: Swapping SEE & INTC for EWC & COST
In today's episode of Sector Spotlight, I promised, time permitting, to have at least one change in the RRG L/S basket that I am maintaining in the show and my blogs. Obviously, time did not permit me to cover it during the show, so I am writing it up in this article Read More
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Martin Pring's Market Roundup4d ago
Only a Fool Tries to Call a Correction in a Bull Market, So Here Goes!
Last week, I recorded a 40-minute presentation with my friend Bruce Fraser on the 2021 outlook. It's currently being featured on StockCharts TV and calls for a significant extension to the bull market Read More
The Mindful Investor5d ago
Further Downside for Gold?
Back in early December, we discussed the three signals we would need to see to turn bullish on gold and gold stocks Read More
Don't Ignore This Chart!5d ago
Short-Term Manipulation Hammers Enphase Energy (ENPH) On Friday
Follow my logic: You expect ENPH to go higher, so you buy 10 calls at XX strike price on ENPH. The market maker that sells you those 10 contracts employs a covered call strategy and buys 1000 shares of ENPH. (This protects the market maker as ENPH's stock price rises Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley5d ago
Post-Vaccine Trading Reveals New Leadership And Further Confirms Bull Market
We all knew it was coming - or at least we should have. Industries that struggled throughout the pandemic and restrictions would come back to life once positive vaccine news hit and we could see the light at the end of the tunnel. But let me caution you first Read More
Art's Charts5d ago
A Top or a Mere Correction?
Visual chart analysis is prone to subjectivity and biases. While we cannot completely remove subjectivity, we can approach chart analysis in a systematic fashion and increase objectivity Read More
Top Advisors Corner6d ago
At the Edge of Chaos: Bonds and Volatility Will Influence 2021, But Trend Remains Up Until Proven Otherwise
Thanks to the Federal Reserve and the ever-present "Buy the Dip" crowd, I don't expect this market's uptrend to pause for long periods of time in the foreseeable future Read More
Trading Places with Tom Bowley1w ago
This Is How Market Makers Steal From Us
You might think the stock market is really unpredictable and, for the most part, I'd agree with you. But when we get to options expiration week, there is a consistent theme that emerges nearly every month. The market makers are looking to steal you blind Read More
Analyzing India1w ago
Week Ahead: NIFTY Eyes Some More Consolidation; RRG Chart Suggests This Group Likely Ending Relative Underperformance
Although the Indian equity markets extended their weekly gains, they showed the first signs of impending broad consolidation, spending much of the last three days correcting from the higher levels Read More
ChartWatchers1w ago
Ways To Uncover Stocks Poised For Explosive Moves!
It was another winning week for most of the stocks from my bi-weekly MEM Edge Report. In fact, over 74% of the Suggested Holdings from this report outperformed the broader markets, some doing so by a very wide margin Read More
Mish's Market Minute1w ago
Looking Back While the Market Drives Forward
On Friday, three of the major indices gapped lower, ultimately closing negative for the week. The Russell 2000, although down on Friday, closed up on the week Read More
The MEM Edge1w ago
Don't Miss These Stimulus Stock Plays!
In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares 2 groups that are turning after Biden's stimulus plan was released. She also reviews how to successfully trade stocks going into earnings season, as well as 1 major pocket of strength and how to capitalize Read More
ChartWatchers1w ago
A Three-Month Look at Sector Leadership Shows More Optimism
The last three months have seen rising stock prices. What's especially encouraging is which sectors have led the market higher. Chart 1 plots the sector performance over those three months Read More
ChartWatchers1w ago
My Stock-Picking Secrets To Beat The Benchmark S&P 500
All of the stocks and ETFs in our 5 current portfolios are "drafted" in real time during our members-only events that we hold quarterly. I don't Monday Morning quarterback; I listen to what Wall Street is saying and stick with the themes that are driving big money Read More
The Traders Journal1w ago
How To Draft Stocks With A Profitable "Personality" And Build A Winning Portfolio
FACT: If you investigate the skill sets of the top tier General Managers of your favorite pro sports league, you'll recognize uncanny parallels to the top tier traders described in the Market Wizard books. This is not a coincidence Read More
ChartWatchers1w ago
Gold Hints at Further Downside
Back in early December, we discussed the three signals we would need to see to turn bullish on gold and gold stocks Read More
ChartWatchers1w ago
The World is Outperforming the US
Relative Rotation Graphs, or RRGs, can help you get a better view of the big picture Read More
The Canadian Technician1w ago
This Makes 4!
All week, I've been highlighting the foreign markets breaking out to new 52-week highs. One of the biggest is the Chinese market ($SSEC) pushing above 3587 to start 2021. A country with 1.2 billion people is soaring to new multi-year highs to start the year Read More
The MEM Edge1w ago
Chartwise Women: Explosive Healthcare Stocks!
In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen show ways to boost your portfolio by taking advantage of the many strong outperformers in the Healthcare sector Read More
Top Advisors Corner1w ago
Gold Leads Interest Rates
There are answers available to the observant about what lies ahead in the future. To enjoy those answers, one must accept that they are imperfect answers. Gold is the great leader of many other financial market data series. It leads grain prices by 15 months Read More
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