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About the author: is a professional investing consultant and the president of MEM Investment Research. After eight years of working on Wall Street, Ms. McGonagle left to become a skilled stock analyst, working with William O’Neill in identifying healthy stocks with potential to take off. She has worked with clients that span the globe, including big names like Fidelity Asset Management, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and Oppenheimer. Learn More

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The Most Successful Base Pattern is Seeing a Pickup in Breakouts; Here Are Two Examples

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

Last week, the S&P 500 posted a modest 0.2% gain, which puts it within points of a 4-month base breakout at 4607. In addition to a breakout, a move above this level would put this Index above its July high, which is a key area of possible resistance...Read More 

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MEM TV: Here's Why Growth Stocks Outperformed Last Week!

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews last week's muted price action in the markets, which occurred despite impactful economic data...Read More 

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MEM TV: Nasdaq Flat But These Top Areas Outperform!

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the outperformance that took place amid a declining rate environment, while also highlighting price action in Tech, which trended sideways last week...Read More 

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MEM TV: Easy Way To Uncover Best Candidates for These Markets

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reveals areas of the market that are reversing lengthy downtrends and the best way to participate. She also highlights where the strength is in the markets as the uptrend remains firmly in place...Read More 

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Focused Market Leadership Ahead Of Core Inflation Data - Here's What Investors Need To Look Out For

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

On Friday, the Nasdaq Composite posted its best day in more than five months, with a 2% rally that pushed this Index further into an uptrend. The S&P 500 had a good day as well, with all eleven sectors advancing higher...Read More 

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MEM TV: Will The Markets to Continue Trading Higher? This Needs to Happen First

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews what drove the markets higher last week. She also shares what needs to take place in order for a sustained uptrend to materialize...Read More 

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MEM TV: New BULLISH THRUST in the S&P 500

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews the new uptrend in the markets and the areas that are best positioned to benefit...Read More 

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Consumer Spending Remains Strong - Here Are 3 Stocks For Your Watch List

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

The U.S. economy grew at a 4.9% annualized rate in the third quarter that was fueled mainly by consumer spending as Americans poured their disposable income into vacations, dining out and online shopping...Read More 

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MEM TV: Are the Magnificent Seven Ready to Rally?

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

In this episode of StockCharts TV's The MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews last week's negative price action in the markets while sharing key areas of possible support for the Nasdaq and S&P 500...Read More 

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Stock Market Rally Fizzles – What to Do Now

by Mary Ellen McGonagle

The markets started the week on a strong note with a rally, which was boosted by the release of dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve's last meeting. A stronger-than-expected CPI report sparked an increase in interest rates, however, which pushed the markets lower...Read More