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The Financial Sector’s Bullish Comeback: Is It Time to Start Looking at Bank Stocks?

The Financial Sector’s Bullish Comeback: Is It Time to Start Looking at Bank Stocks?


January 17, 2025
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. From that point on, you can drill down to specific industries to find ETFs or stocks presenting […]
What Would It Take For Small Caps to Lead?

What Would It Take For Small Caps to Lead?


January 17, 2025
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. Today we’ll share three charts to watch, besides the obviously important chart of the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), to determine when a new leadership phase for small caps is […]
Quantum Computing: Top Stocks You Should Watch Now!

Quantum Computing: Top Stocks You Should Watch Now!


January 17, 2025
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. And yet four quantum computing stocks made it to the top of the list in the StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR) Report in the Top 10 Mid-Cap Category. You can thank […]
How to Find a BUY Signal Using The 1-2-3 Reversal Pattern

How to Find a BUY Signal Using The 1-2-3 Reversal Pattern


January 16, 2025
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. Joe shares how to use MACD and ADX to help when the trendline pattern isn’t clear, then shows the […]
Gold Prices: De-Dollarization, Inflation, and $3,000 Gold—What You Need to Know Now

Gold Prices: De-Dollarization, Inflation, and $3,000 Gold—What You Need to Know Now


January 15, 2025
Gold has been in the headlines over the last few months, perhaps more so now than in years. This heightened attention stems from shifts in global conditions, including worldwide inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions, a surge in central bank gold purchases, de-dollarization efforts, and the influence of BRICS nations. If you follow financial media, $3,000 an […]
The Bullish Case for Small Caps vs. Large Caps

The Bullish Case for Small Caps vs. Large Caps


January 15, 2025
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. He also shares three charts he’ll be watching in the coming weeks to […]
Investors Await CPI and Bank Earnings: Will They Spark Investor Optimism?

Investors Await CPI and Bank Earnings: Will They Spark Investor Optimism?


January 15, 2025
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. The Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($NDX) closed […]
Stocks UNDER PRESSURE! Which Sector is Leading Now?

Stocks UNDER PRESSURE! Which Sector is Leading Now?


January 14, 2025
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. To conclude, he dives into the Technology sector to find some of the best performing (relative) stocks. This video was originally […]
Bullish AND Bearish Options Trade Ideas

Bullish AND Bearish Options Trade Ideas


January 14, 2025
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. He looks at some key stocks including META, NVDA, AAPL, and more. This […]
Week Ahead: NIFTY Steps Into Next Week With These Two Negative Technical Developments

Week Ahead: NIFTY Steps Into Next Week With These Two Negative Technical Developments


January 12, 2025
The markets extended their decline over the past five sessions and ended the week on a negative note. While the week started on a bearish note, the Nifty violated a few key levels on higher and lower time frame charts. Along with the weak undercurrent, the trading range widened again as the Nifty moved in […]
Market Pullbacks Provide Opportunities to Build your WatchList – Here’s How

Market Pullbacks Provide Opportunities to Build your WatchList – Here’s How


January 12, 2025
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. Stocks and ETFs holding up best during pullbacks often lead when the market regains its […]
Here’s Why The Bottom Is Dropping Out of the Dow Jones

Here’s Why The Bottom Is Dropping Out of the Dow Jones


January 12, 2025
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. There are a few, but none more critical than the following: Index Weighting The S&P 500 is market-cap weighted, meaning that companies with the highest market capitalization have […]
S&P 500 Earnings 2024 Q3: Still Overvalued

S&P 500 Earnings 2024 Q3: Still Overvalued


January 11, 2025
S&P 500 earnings are in for 2024 Q3, and here is our valuation analysis. The following chart shows the normal value range of the S&P 500 Index, indicating where the S&P 500 would have to be in order to have an overvalued P/E of 20 (red line), a fairly valued P/E of 15 (blue line), […]
The Best Five Sectors, #2

The Best Five Sectors, #2


January 11, 2025
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. Let’s dive into the details and see how these sectors are holding up. XLY, Consumer Discretionary XLC, Communication Services XLF, Financials XLK, […]
S&P 500 Breakdown Alert! Downside Targets Explained

S&P 500 Breakdown Alert! Downside Targets Explained


January 11, 2025
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. Today, we’ll break down a series of projection […]