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2 days 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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2 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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4 weeks 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.
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1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS A strong jobs report sparked a stock market rally, with major indexes closing the week higher. Positive earnings from Microsoft and Meta Platforms took the Nasdaq Composite above its 50-day moving average. Financials, Industrials, and Technology were the leading sectors this week, with Financials showing technical strength. We just wrapped up a busy week jam-packed with key economic data and big tech earnings. And we have some positive news: the market held up pretty well.
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1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS The stock market is holding steady after last week's bounce, but remains hesitant. Big tech earnings and economic data are the focus this week. Sector rotation indicates that investors are shifting to defensive mode. Speaking overall, the stock market hasn't changed course after last week's bounce; the upside momentum is still here, albeit acting a little tentative.
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1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS Market breadth indicators are flashing a bullish signal. Sector rotation is favoring risk-on investing. The Zweig Breadth Thrust triggered a signal, indicating a reversal from bearish to bullish conditions. After weeks of uncertainty, the stock market finally gave us something to smile about. The major indexes just wrapped up four straight days of gains, and optimism is starting to creep back in. Could this be the shift we've been waiting for? Let's break it down.
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1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS When stock markets decline, you can protect your positions with options. Buying puts on stocks you own can help protect your position if the stock falls further. A put vertical spread is another strategy to protect your portfolio holdings. When the stock market is turbulent, it makes sense to hedge some of your valuable equity positions. One way to do it is through options. The adage "Don't keep all your eggs in one basket" is well-known among investors.
