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Stock Market Panic: Why Strong Jobs and Inflation Signal Trouble Ahead

Stock Market Panic: Why Strong Jobs and Inflation Signal Trouble Ahead


January 11, 2025
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. Throw in the rise in inflation expectations to 3.3% in January as per the University of […]
Boston Scientific’s Record Surge: Here’s How I Found It

Boston Scientific’s Record Surge: Here’s How I Found It


January 10, 2025
The market sometimes struggles to find direction, as it digests mixed yet impactful economic data. Wednesday was one of those days. With US 10-Year Treasury yields rising and FOMC minutes highlighting inflation concerns, major indexes swung lower, then higher, before closing mixed: the Dow ($INDU) and S&P 500 ($SPX) edged up, while the Nasdaq Composite […]
When to Pull the Trigger: Identifying the BEST Entry Point

When to Pull the Trigger: Identifying the BEST Entry Point


January 9, 2025
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. Joe highlights weakness in the Large Cap universe, and finally goes through the symbol requests that came through this week, including […]
THIS is the BEST Market Sector Right Now!

THIS is the BEST Market Sector Right Now!


January 9, 2025
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. He then takes an in-depth at Consumer Discretionary, and shares some interesting stocks within, including AMZN, ULTA, and more. This video was originally published on January 8, […]
What Higher Rates Could Mean for the S&P 500

What Higher Rates Could Mean for the S&P 500


January 9, 2025
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. So what does this rapid rise in interest rates mean for your portfolio? Let’s look at the shape of the yield curve by comparing multiple maturities, review how recent moves […]
Which Top AI Semiconductor Stocks are Positioned for Growth?

Which Top AI Semiconductor Stocks are Positioned for Growth?


January 8, 2025
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2025 opens its doors in Las Vegas for a four-day event. As the world’s largest technology expo, CES is the hub for global tech innovation,  spotlighting the cutting-edge advancements that will define tech trends in the year ahead. Two key drivers are at the heart of […]
BEST Options Trading IDEAS This Week!

BEST Options Trading IDEAS This Week!


January 8, 2025
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. This video premiered on January 7, 2025.
Inflation Sparks Stock Market Downturn: What This Means for Your Portfolio

Inflation Sparks Stock Market Downturn: What This Means for Your Portfolio


January 8, 2025
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. US economic growth is strong, as is the labor market. Stocks sold off on the news and […]
DP Trading Room: Does This Rally Have Legs?

DP Trading Room: Does This Rally Have Legs?


January 7, 2025
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. Carl starts the trading room off with his review of the […]
Rising Rates Suggest Weaker Stocks – Here’s What I’m Watching!

Rising Rates Suggest Weaker Stocks – Here’s What I’m Watching!


January 7, 2025
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 look a great deal like early 2022. This […]
The Best Five Sectors, #1

The Best Five Sectors, #1


January 4, 2025
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 there is not […]
SPY Weekly Chart Breaking Down

SPY Weekly Chart Breaking Down


January 4, 2025
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. That is exactly what happened this week. The […]
Block and Loaded: Targeting Gains in SQ

Block and Loaded: Targeting Gains in SQ


January 4, 2025
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. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this positive outlook and discuss a […]
These 3 Charts Are Among The Most Critical To Start 2025

These 3 Charts Are Among The Most Critical To Start 2025


January 4, 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. But some key and very influential areas of the market do meet crossroads from time to time and it seems like one very important industry group is […]
Stock Market Ends the Week Strong: Could It Spark a Bullish January?

Stock Market Ends the Week Strong: Could It Spark a Bullish January?


January 4, 2025
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. The week’s trading day ended with the broader stock market indexes all closing in the green. […]