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. The big concerns this week were all about tariffs and the potential removal of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. But markets breathed a sigh of relief when it looked like...
This week will be the biggest week of earnings season and yes, all eyes will be on the heavy-hitters: META, AMZN, MSFT, and AAPL. These names dominate headlines, and their charts are practically seared into our brains. But let’s look at some solid companies that might fly under the radar but deserve some attention. First Up, Coca-Cola Co. (KO) KO shares have been a safe haven and steady gainer during these uncertain times. Shares are...
The S&P 500 index managed to log one of its strongest weeks in 2025. Short-term breadth conditions have improved, and the crucial 5500 level has now been broken to the upside. Are we in the later stages of a countertrend rally, or just in the early innings of a broader recovery for stocks? Let’s review three key charts together and evaluate the evidence. Trendline Break Suggests Further Short-Term Strength My daily chart of the S&P...
In this video, Grayson highlights the crucial 5,500 level on the S&P 500 using our “Tactical Timing” chart. He then demonstrates two of the easiest methods for identifying the strongest stocks within key indexes like the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 and Dow Industrials. He’ll show you how to find leading stocks that are moving higher using the New Highs feature of the Market Summary dashboard. From there, Grayson explores the Index Members page, and explains...
If you’re like most options traders, you’ve probably stared at your watchlist or portfolio and wondered, “What’s the best trade I can make right now?” Well, we’ve got great news: your trading workflow just got a serious upgrade. Thanks to the latest integration between StockCharts.com and OptionsPlay, the OptionsPlay Strategy Center now lets you scan real-time options strategies directly from your ChartLists. That’s right—your long-term holdings, sector watchlists, or technical scan results can now feed...
When I consider the equity markets from a macro perspective, I begin with the analysis of the price of the S&P 500. Then I use breadth indicators to confirm what I’m seeing by analyzing price action. Finally, and still very importantly, I look at market sentiment indicators that speak to how investors are feeling about the markets at any given moment. While we’ve experienced a significant rally off the early April lows, my review of...
It’s Wednesday, and markets rose sharply as President Trump walked back his comments on removing Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Bessent admitted that the trade war with China may not be sustainable. Like most investors, you’re probably wondering: Is the market chaos starting to settle down, or am I walking into the jaws of another bear trap? Short of reliable fundamentals amid an onslaught of unpredictable geopolitical volleys, it’s probably best to examine...
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. While a diversified portfolio reduces your risk, you probably have a handful of favorite stocks that you don’t want to sell. But watching those stocks lose value can be painful. The good news: There is a...
In this video, Joe highlights key technical setups in select country ETFs that are showing strength right now. He analyzes monthly and weekly MACD, ADX, and RSI trends that are signaling momentum shifts. Joe also reviews the critical level to watch on the S&P 500 (SPX), while breaking down important patterns in the QQQ, IWM, and Bitcoin. As always, he finishes with analysis on your most-requested stocks, applying his trusted multi-timeframe approach. The video premiered...
On Monday, the Dow dropped over 1,000 points after President Trump’s new round of criticism directed at Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The selloff reflects continued volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing trade war. Meanwhile, the price of gold continued climbing to record highs, the U.S. dollar slipped to a three-year low, Bitcoin is working to recover the final 20% from its peak, and the broader market continued its downward slide....
