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1 week ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS No one can forecast the market's next move, so use charting tools to help you navigate the market. The McClellan Summation Index can cut through the noise to provide clearer signals. Combine multiple indicators to confirm potential market moves. When the stock market seems to be drifting sideways without displaying a clear bullish or bearish bias, it's normal for investors to get anxious. It's like being at a crossroads, wondering whether to go left, right, or stay put.
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1 week ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS Don't let short-term dips in the stock market or unsettling news headlines shake your confidence. Focus on the big picture by objectively analyzing the stock market's overall trend. Monitoring price action at key support and resistance levels and analyzing momentum indicators can give you a better sense of the market's movements.
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2 weeks ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS International markets are exhibiting stronger uptrends with charts that are worth a deeper analysis. Learn how to spot strong sectors, outperforming markets, and market internals from the Market Summary page. Establish a daily routine that involves monitoring price action, analyzing market breadth, and identifying potential investment opportunities. The U.S. stock market has been painting a subtle picture recently.
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3 weeks ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS The resilient job market is giving stocks a boost. Technology stocks, especially semiconductors, are leading the way. Heading into next week, the focus will shift from jobs to inflation. This week, we got a smorgasbord of jobs data — JOLTS, ADP, weekly jobless claims, and the nonfarm payrolls (NFP). Friday's NFP, the big one the market was waiting for, showed that 139,000 jobs were added in May, which was better than the expected 130,000.
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3 weeks ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS The stock market is consolidating, leaving investors uncertain about its next move. The Technology sector has regained leadership, but isn't showing enough momentum to follow through. The upcoming non-farm payrolls could determine whether the market breaks higher or pulls back. A lot has happened in the stock market since Liberation Day, keeping us on our toes.
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1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS Retail investors are taking advantage of the stock market pullback. Tools like the Market Summary page can help investors avoid buying into short-lived rallies and stay aligned with broader market trends. Learn to identify weakening momentum, support levels, and relative strength performance. Retail traders and investors often don't get the credit they deserve. But in April, they showed they've got serious market smarts.
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1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all broke above their 200-day moving averages and signaled renewed strength. AI stocks like NVDA and PLTR posted double-digit gains, highlighting continued momentum in AI-driven investing opportunities. Investors are rotating into offensive sectors like Technology and Consumer Discretionary. 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.
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1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS SMCI stock shows strong bullish momentum and is in the Top 10 in the Large Cap stocks category. SMCI stock broke above its 200-day moving average and is showing indications of a potential uptrend continuation. Using StockCharts tools such as SCTR Score, RSI, and PPO can help identify high-performing stocks and time entry points more strategically. Let's be real. How many of you kicked yourselves for not jumping into some long positions last Friday?
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1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS Tariffs and trade talks add to investor uncertainty with short-lived rallies. Frequent shifts between offensive and defensive sectors indicate ongoing stock market volatility. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks are gaining momentum and worth monitoring. When your investment portfolio isn't gaining ground, it's natural to feel uneasy, especially in a market that lacks direction.
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1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS The S&P 500 is struggling to break above key resistance levels. It's a headline-driven market out there, with stocks reacting quickly to geopolitical and policy changes. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) indicates investors are still uncertain. The stock market's action on Wednesday was a bit like trying to pick a dinner spot with friends—lots of back and forth, but no real direction.
