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The Stock Market’s Comeback: Key Takeaways for Investors

The Stock Market’s Comeback: Key Takeaways for Investors


May 17, 2025
If you didn’t check in on the stock market the last couple of weeks, you might be surprised to see how strong they were this week. The three major stock indexes — S&P 500 ($SPX), Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ), and Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) — broke through their 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs) and are […]
S&P 500 Now in Weakest Seasonal Period…Or Is It?

S&P 500 Now in Weakest Seasonal Period…Or Is It?


May 17, 2025
We’ve all heard the classic market maxim, “Sell in May and go away.”  For many investors, that’s the introduction to market seasonality that suggests a six month period where it’s just best to avoid stocks altogether. Through my own experience, complemented with interviews with seasonality experts like ”  We’ll dig deeper into the history of […]
Emerging Stocks to Watch – Breakouts, Momentum & Upgrades!

Emerging Stocks to Watch – Breakouts, Momentum & Upgrades!


May 17, 2025
Looking for breakout stocks and top market leaders? Follow along Mary Ellen shares stock breakouts, analyst upgrades, and sector leadership trends to help you trade strong stocks in today’s market. In this week’s episode, Mary Ellen reveals the stocks leading the market higher and explains what’s fueling their strength. She highlights base breakouts, analyst upgrades, […]
What Sector Rotation Says About the Market Cycle Right Now

What Sector Rotation Says About the Market Cycle Right Now


May 16, 2025
Where are we in the market cycle? In this video, Julius reviews the sector rotation and asset class performance from the past 2-3 weeks to provide an objective take on where we stand in the current market cycle. Using his signature Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG), he uncovers shifts in momentum and leadership across sectors and […]
How to Use Relative Strength in a Volatile Market

How to Use Relative Strength in a Volatile Market


May 15, 2025
Want to know how to find strong stocks in a volatile market? In this video, Joe uses Relative Strength (RS), Fibonacci retracements, and technical analysis to spot top sectors and manage downside risk. Follow along as Joe breaks down how to use the Relative Strength indicator to separate outperforming stocks from those failing at resistance. […]
The S&P 500 Snapped Back Hard: Now What?

The S&P 500 Snapped Back Hard: Now What?


May 15, 2025
The S&P 500 ($SPX) just staged one of the sharpest rebounds we’ve seen in years. After tumbling into deeply oversold territory earlier this year, the index has completely flipped the script—short-term, medium-term, and even long-term indicators are now pointing in a new direction. One longer-term indicator that hit an extreme low in early April was […]
SMCI Stock Rebounds: Why Its SCTR Score is Screaming for Attention

SMCI Stock Rebounds: Why Its SCTR Score is Screaming for Attention


May 15, 2025
Let’s be real. How many of you kicked yourselves for not jumping into some long positions last Friday? Of course, hindsight is 20/20, and unless you’ve got a crystal ball, there’s no sure way to know what the market will do next. What you can do, though, is be ready for the next opportunity, and […]
50% of S&P 500 Stocks Just Turned Bullish – What Happens Next?

50% of S&P 500 Stocks Just Turned Bullish – What Happens Next?


May 14, 2025
Bullish signal alert! Over 50% of S&P 500 stocks are now above their 200-day moving average. In this video, Dave explains this key market breadth indicator and what it means for stock market trends. He shows how moving average breadth has reached a bullish milestone, what this means based on historical signals over the past […]
Bullish Breadth Improvement Suggests Further Upside For Stocks

Bullish Breadth Improvement Suggests Further Upside For Stocks


May 14, 2025
We’ve been cautious about the uptrend phase off the April low for a number of reasons, including the lack of breadth support.  While short-term measures of breadth had turned more positive, the long-term breadth conditions had remained firmly in the bearish realm.  With the renewed strength in risk assets over the last week, our long-term […]
Tariff Tensions Ease, Nasdaq Soars — But is SMH the Emerging Leader?

Tariff Tensions Ease, Nasdaq Soars — But is SMH the Emerging Leader?


May 14, 2025
For months, investors have been on edge over U.S.-China tariff tensions, bracing for everything from fears of empty shelves to rising prices. But after this weekend’s trade talks, where both sides agreed to temporary tariff cuts (emphasis on temporary), stocks surged. On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) jumped 1,160 points, while the S&P […]
Navigating Earnings: Three Stocks, Three Different Stories

Navigating Earnings: Three Stocks, Three Different Stories


May 13, 2025
Earnings season continues, and this week we’re looking at three companies heading into their reports with different trajectories. One is in a long-term downtrend, one has been a steady riser, and one is somewhere in between. Let’s unpack what’s happening adn what to watch, all with an eye on balancing opportunity and risk, something that […]
Unlock the Power of StockCharts’ NEW Market Summary Dashboard | Walkthrough & Tips

Unlock the Power of StockCharts’ NEW Market Summary Dashboard | Walkthrough & Tips


May 13, 2025
In this in-depth walkthrough, Grayson introduces the brand-new Market Summary Dashboard, an all-in-one resource designed to help you analyze the market with ease, speed, and depth. Follow along as Grayson shows how to take advantage of panels, mini-charts, and quick scroll menus to maximize your StockCharts experience. This video originally premiered on May 12, 2025. […]
Market Maker Manipulation;  Oops, They Did It Again!

Market Maker Manipulation; Oops, They Did It Again!


May 13, 2025
Let’s be honest. Did anyone think a little more than a month ago that the S&P 500 was primed for a 1000-point rebound? I turned bullish at that April 7th bottom a month ago, but I did not see this type of massive recovery so quickly. Why does this happen? I believe these panicked selloffs […]