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2 months ago | 
britannica.com | Karl Montevirgen |David Schepp
How housing costs stack up. © Oksana Kuzmina/stock.adobe.com, © Jakub Krechowicz/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncHousing inflation refers to the rising cost of living in or purchasing a home, and it’s a tricky and often misunderstood topic. Contributing to the confusion are numerous reports that measure different aspects of the housing market—home values, rent prices, and material costs, among others—with no standardized formula.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
stockcharts.com | Karl Montevirgen
KEY TAKEAWAYS There's a renewed interest in gold mining stocks. Does gold outperforming miners signal an increase in mining activity and profitability? Miners are at a critical turning point, and the key levels discussed can help you assess whether the trend will turn bullish or bearish.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
stockcharts.com | Karl Montevirgen
KEY TAKEAWAYS SMH has broken out of its three-month trading range. Trump's $500 billion Stargate AI initiative has injected optimism into the sector, accelerating gains in AI-related semiconductor stocks. Monitor the key levels for Nvidia, Broadcom, and TSMC for buying opportunities. In the last quarter of 2024, semiconductors have been walking a tightrope between tariff fears and supply chain uncertainties.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
stockcharts.com | Karl Montevirgen
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Bullish Percentage Index for Financials made a dramatic jump on Wednesday. Positive bank earnings plus encouraging CPI and PPI data are driving market optimism. Citigroup stock notched a 52-week high, making the stock worth analyzing. One effective way to spot potential market opportunities on a sector level is to regularly monitor Bullish Percent Index (BPI) readings for each sector.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
stockcharts.com | Karl Montevirgen
KEY TAKEAWAYS Central banks are accumulating gold at an increased pace which could increase the price of gold. While retail sentiment for gold may decline slightly, institutional accumulation remains steady. Compare gold futures with the ETF and look at the key levels, as a buying opportunity may be near. Gold has been in the headlines over the last few months, perhaps more so now than in years.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
stockcharts.com | Karl Montevirgen
KEY TAKEAWAYS StockCharts' New Highs tool is invaluable for spotting outliers during market uncertainty. In the case of BSX stock, the New Highs spotted a stock that's significantly defied the healthcare sector's bearish trend. BSX may soon be approaching a buy point if you're looking for healthcare sector exposure. The market sometimes struggles to find direction, as it digests mixed yet impactful economic data. Wednesday was one of those days.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
stockcharts.com | Karl Montevirgen
KEY TAKEAWAYS CES 2025 kicks off this week with many products likely to feature AI functionalities. Semiconductors are among the backbone components driving AI tech. Be sure to monitor the general industry and focus on key semiconductor stocks, a few of which may be approaching buy points. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2025 opens its doors in Las Vegas for a four-day event.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
stockcharts.com | Karl Montevirgen
KEY TAKEAWAYS Semiconductors are caught in a tug-of-war with AI demand on one side and tariff fears on the other. The industry's technical performance shows a narrow standstill that can break either way. Watch SMH and its top three holdings—NVDA, TSM, and AVGO—for insights into timing market entries effectively. Semiconductors are at a crossroads, with innovation fueling growth and tariffs threatening profits.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
stockcharts.com | Karl Montevirgen
KEY TAKEAWAYS SOFI's stock price recently appeared in the SCTR Report's top 10 list in the large-cap category. After a strong two-month rally, the fintech stock is now pulling back. Monitor SOFI's chart and watch key levels closely as the stock approaches a potential buy point. Analyzing the market at the end of the trading day can offer a calmer, less volatile environment, allowing you to think more clearly when scanning for market opportunities.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
stockcharts.com | Karl Montevirgen
KEY TAKEAWAYS Small caps tend to outperform following an election year. In most annual cycles, small caps also have their seasonal tendencies. The chart of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is worth monitoring, especially as it approaches a buy point. With an new administration inbound in Washington, D.C., might now be a good time to jump into small-cap stocks? If you've heard this maxim based on the Presidential Election Cycle Theory, it has some truth to it.
