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Chart of the Day: Is Nvidia’s Next Leg Coming?
by David Russell | Dec 4, 2024
Nvidia has been mostly quiet since the summer, but some traders may think another move to the upside is coming. The first pattern on today’s chart is the August high of $131.26. NVDA broke above this level in the first of October and then pulled back to test it in...
Fear Makes a Comeback After 6 Positive Weeks: Market Trends
by David Russell | Oct 24, 2024
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Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon
by David Russell | Oct 23, 2024
Third-quarter earnings season has begun. Financials were the first major sector to report and the agenda will soon turn to large technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these major growth stocks....
Stocks Keep Climbing as Chips Falter and ‘Everything Else’ Advances
by David Russell | Oct 21, 2024
Chipmakers have led the market all year, but they could be losing their edge as investors position for new conditions into yearend. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index ($SOX) dominated price action in the first half and remained the top performer through the end of...
Banks, Airlines Drive Rotation as Earnings Progress: Market Trends
by David Russell | Oct 17, 2024
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Is Bitcoin Starting to Move Before the U.S. Election?
by David Russell | Oct 16, 2024
Bitcoin could be coming to life as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates and the U.S. election approaches. The cryptocurrency began 2024 with a sharp rally followed by a long pullback and consolidation. However some traders could see the potential for prices to...
Stocks Break Out as Technology and Cyclicals Come Back to Life
by David Russell | Oct 14, 2024
Stocks broke out to new highs last week, led by technology and cyclicals like financials and cruise ships. The S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent between Friday, October 4, and Friday, October 11. It was the fifth straight positive...
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Chart of the Day: JD.com Jumped. Will it Jump More?
by David Russell | Oct 29, 2024
JD.com jumped recently, and some traders may see potential for further upside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the dramatic rally between September 20 and October 7. The Chinese e-commerce company has shown signs of stabilizing above a 50 percent retracement of...
AI Stocks May Show Signs of Stalling After Big Rally
by David Russell | Jun 24, 2024
AI stocks could be showing signs of fatigue as the end of the second quarter approaches. The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, June 14, and Friday, June 21. It was the third consecutive positive week, with more than 70 percent...
Stocks Keep Running as Inflation Fades and Apple Breaks Out
by David Russell | Jun 17, 2024
Stocks are hitting new highs as inflation eases and Apple breaks out. The S&P 500 rose 1.6 percent between Friday, June 7, and Friday, June 14. It was the second consecutive positive week, and the second straight record weekly closing high. The technology-heavy...
Chart of the Day: Arista Networks Has Pulled Back
by David Russell | Jun 11, 2024
Arista Networks jumped to a record high last month, and now it’s pulled back. The first pattern on today’s chart is the high-volume jump on May 8 after earnings and revenue beat estimates. Notice how its closing price that day of $291.67 became apparent support on May...
Bears Rejected: Nasdaq Reclaims Leadership on AI, Earnings Growth
by David Russell | May 28, 2024
Strong earnings and optimism about rate cuts seem to be overpowering bearish news in the stock market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1 percent between Friday, May 17, and Friday, May 24. The index recovered from a sharp drop on Thursday and stayed above its...