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There are no magic bullets, but we can improve our trading edge by starting our selection process with two proven concepts: trend and momentum. These are perhaps the two most powerful forces in the market. The idea is relatively simple: stay on the right side of the trend and focus on the leaders. This is basically dual-momentum. Starting our process ...

The over-deviated markets continued to extend their losses for the fourth week in a row. The Nifty remained largely under sustained selling pressure over the past five days, barring a few feeble attempts to stage a technical rebound. The markets extended their downsides while giving up key supports on the daily charts. The trading range widened again; the Nifty oscillated ...

In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen shares how the markets trade right before the elections, and also reviews the move in Tesla (TSLA) after reporting earnings. She shares examples of what to watch for if your stock is due to report earnings – and what to do if it gaps down. This video originally premiered October 25, 2024. You can ...

Although earnings season is in full swing, trading volume has been relatively light this week. Perhaps investors are waiting for the stock market to show some direction. It could happen next week, one that’s jampacked with earnings and market-moving economic data, or the following week after the US election and Fed meeting. A Bird’s-Eye View Of the Stock Market Tesla’s ...

When I was growing up, I loved Choose Your Own Adventure books.  I see the world in shades of gray instead of black-and-white, so I was immediately drawn to the seemingly endless scenarios that the main characters could experience as I made different choices for them. As investors, we often get so caught up in one particular market narrative that ...

The global stock market is a big place and it extends far beyond the borders of the United States. While the US market is undeniably the largest and often sets the pace for others, it’s revealing to step back and consider the global scene occasionally. This broader perspective can alert investors to significant shifts in stock market rotations worldwide, particularly ...

In today’s article and video we discuss the weakness that pervades nearly all index charts. Over the past few days many of the indexes have lost their PMO BUY Signals. Nearly all have crossed beneath their signal lines with the exception of the Nasdaq which is still holding above its signal line. The SPY below shows the PMO Crossover SELL ...

Tesla (TSLA) reported better-than-expected earnings after the close on Wednesday. This sent the stock price soaring, which was enough to put TSLA stock in the lead in the Large Cap Top Up StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR) Report category. It was also the most actively traded S&P 500 ($SPX) stock. FIGURE 1. SCTR REPORT FOR LARGE CAP TO UP CATEGORY ON ...

For stock investors, currency trading (a.k.a. Forex) can feel tricky—mostly because its structure and mechanics are not as straightforward as those of other financial instruments. And that’s okay. If you’ happen to be new to this space, we will cover the essentials while focusing on the topic of this article, which is the EUR/USD. First, a few basics. As you ...