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☆ Software stock forming a 'big base breakout' that heralds more gains ahead, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But the real story from a technical perspective is that this week's move appears to complete a "big base breakout" pattern — a sign of potentially much greater gains in the coming months. This resistance level continued to hold, with subsequent peaks through the end of 2022 and into 2023 all hitting this same price point before rebounding lower. In March of this year, SQSP finally broke above this resistance level around $33.70, which then became a support level in late April. 'Big base breakout' The daily chart shows how often this $33-34 range was tested all through 2023 and into early 2024. One of the key features of a "big base breakout" is a frequent test of the upper end of the trading range.

Persons: Squarespace, SQSP, Alan Shaw, David Keller Organizations: Squarespace Inc, CMT

☆ This sector ETF that won big in April is set to outperform again after a pause, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

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Persons: XLU, Katie Stockton Organizations: Utilities, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities

☆ Recent breakdown suggests $52,000 is the next stop for bitcoin, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

With bitcoin finally breaking below that support level at $60k this week, we see much further downside potential before the long-term uptrend resumes. You may also notice the breakdown below an ascending 50-day moving average during the second week in April. Going into May, bitcoin is making lower lows and lower highs, and now sits below a downward-sloping 50-day moving average. BTC.CM= 1Y mountain Bitcoin, 1-year Where could we expect potential support if the downtrend continues? The 200-day moving average is right around there, and big round numbers like $50k and $60k have often served as important thresholds for the cryptocurrency.

Persons: Bitcoin, bitcoin, It's, David Keller Organizations: RSI, CMT

☆ A trading coach explains how intraday traders can use one tool to bet on rising gold prices and parlay their wins into extraordinary gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

These events tend to bring participation to the gold market because the commodity is viewed as a haven, he said. However, since the spot gold market is larger than the futures market, there is a tremendous amount of selling and buying volume for trading gold directly, which creates market depth at all times, he said. This creates more opportunities to capitalize by trading gold directly. However, in most cases, given the depth of the spot gold market (XAU/USD), order slippage is minimal, he noted. TradingViewHe emphasized that spot gold is often traded through an over-the-counter broker, and the volume bars may not be visible.

Persons: Shain Vernier, Vernier, isn't, it's, TradingView Organizations: Service, Business, HowToTrade.com, Traders, Bollinger, TradingView Locations: Iran, Israel

☆ Here's where Meta shares could go from here after their post-earnings sell-off, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Since February, Meta Platforms has been trending slightly higher on weaker price momentum. Since early 2023, META has experienced a period of remarkably positive price momentum. META has been trending slightly higher since February, yet the RSI has been sloping downwards. Thursday's initial gap lower dropped META right into the middle of the price gap formed in early February. This would also mean a retest of the 200-day moving average, which META has not touched since February 2023.

Persons: We'll, — David Keller Organizations: RSI, CMT

☆ Tesla shares have taken a beating this year. Here's where they could find support, charts show
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla recently made new yearly lows with no apparent support level in sight until another 30% lower at the early 2023 bottom of $101.81. We're heading into Q1 earnings this evening plagued with a plethora of negative news headlines clouding this stock. Tesla shareholders, me included, are coming to the realization that consumer appetite for electric vehicles combined with increased competition are significant headwinds for the stock. All that being said, the phrase "it's always darkest before the dawn" usually applies to beaten-down fundamental stories that are approaching technical support. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: Tesla, Cybertruck, Elliott, Elon Musk, — Todd Gordon, Todd Gordon, TSLA Organizations: Tesla, Inside Edge, Inside Edge Capital Management Locations: Europe, Asia, Elon

☆ A pullback in this biotech stock has created a buying opportunity, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Amgen has been in pullback mode since the beginning of February, losing roughly 13% within the context of its long-term uptrend. For those interested in "buying the dip," this may be a good time to revisit the stock, noting the decline looks overdone in the short term. There has been a positive reaction from AMGN to a short-term counter-trend "buy" signal from Tom DeMARK's TD Combo model, which supports a minimum two-week bounce. With Friday's reversal bar on AMGN's daily chart, combined with today's strength, our preferred momentum indicator the daily MACD is back on a "buy" signal. The MACD also shows a positive short-term divergence, supporting a bigger relief rally for AMGN in the near term.

Persons: Amgen, Tom DeMARK's Organizations: AMGN

☆ A veteran day trader shares a chart pattern he uses to bet on volatile oil contracts that he says gives him a 90% win ratio
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In a previous interview with Business Insider, he explained one of his main strategies: using the Fibonacci retracement tool to trade on price volatility. He aims to place a stop-limit buy order on a contract slightly above a previous high. It's based on the assumption that when the price begins to rally upward, it attracts more traders to the market and increases price action. ET, a time when market participation can increase for the oil market and create unpredictable conditions, he sold earlier at $79.24. He also avoids trading oil contracts when there are headlines about geopolitical instability or a breakout of war because they create uncertainty.

Persons: he's, It's, Vernier Organizations: Business, West Texas, CME Group West Texas, Traders, American Petroleum Institute, Energy Information Administration

☆ A dreaded 'death cross' chart pattern points to even more losses for this struggling software stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

This week, ADBE flashed the dreaded "death cross" signal — a pattern that typically points to further downside — with the 50-day moving average crossing down through the 200-day moving average. Adobe created a classic double top pattern in January, when the stock retested the December 2023 high around $630 and failed to break above this resistance level. It's worth noting that the death cross observed this week happened only after the stock had established a clear downtrend of lower highs and lower lows. This support level, just below $500, aligns well with the September 2023 price low. Back in 2022, a similar death cross resulted in an additional 45% drop for Adobe before the eventual low was established.

Persons: ADBE, David Keller Organizations: Adobe, CMT

☆ With the market stumbling, we're hunting for quality stocks to buy into weakness
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. "Always looking to buy something on a down day," adds Jim Cramer. " As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ Why the next 10 trading days are a make-or-break moment for this bull market
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The S & P 500 has been higher two weeks later all five times. The S & P 500 popped 1.1% on the day of the release. If this happens, it could finally infect the S & P 500, however. The first clue would be seeing the S & P 500 down two weeks after a CPI report. Ultimately, the S & P 500 can pull back to the 4,800 zone and remain above the breakout zone.

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☆ Derivative AI benefits to 2 portfolio stocks put them right where they need to be
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Vertiv is selling at 66 times earnings and was a SPAC for heaven's sake," Jim Cramer said Monday. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Financials, Eaton, Jefferies, Cramer, Jamie Dimon, It's, Dimon, Jamie, Carolyn Boroden, Jim, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, Consumer, Utilities, Health Care, Tech, Club, Wolfe Research, HP, JPMorgan, Jim Cramer's Charitable Locations: Estate, U.S

☆ These strategies can help hedge portfolios against losses or generate income
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Trailing stop losses Investors who rode tech's ascent — consider that Nvidia is up more than 80% in 2024 — may be reluctant to part with those positions. However, trailing stop losses may permit them to hold on to those stocks and still protect against sharp declines. Put options give investors the right to sell a stock at a specified — or "strike" — price before an expiration date. However, you can also pair this strategy with a covered call, which may boost your income and offset losses. "Covered call options can be employed to generate income on existing stock holdings while potentially limiting upside potential," Lawrence said.

Persons: Ashton Lawrence, Lawrence, Cash Organizations: Mariner Wealth Advisors, Nvidia, Retail, Investors Locations: Greenville , South Carolina

☆ S&P 500 chart analysis shows pullback is likely and investors should hedge
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The S & P 500 is under pressure in the first few trading sessions of the second quarter as economic data continues to be strong and inflationary pressures remain elevated. The stock market rally has been nothing short of amazing reflecting the strong underlying economy and strong earnings companies reported in Q1. Fibonacci levels to watch In 2022, the S & P 500 dropped 1,327 points, or 27.5%. The market gathered itself, broke to new highs, and is now testing the next key Fibonacci extension level of 127.2% at S & P 5259. If however this resistance zone does not reverse price, then the next extension level we'll be targeting is the 1.618% at 5880.

Persons: I've, they've, Pythagoras, you'll, Todd Gordon Organizations: Inside Edge Locations: Italian, Greece

☆ The uptrend in this airline stock could be just getting started, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Alaska Air shares just getting started Alaska Air Group has recently broken above a key resistance level and could represent a compelling option for investors searching for stocks earlier on in their uptrends. Alaska remained below that retracement level as well as a declining 200-day moving average until this week. Now we're seeing ALK power above $42 with an initial upside target at the 61.8% retracement level around $47. The momentum characteristics are consistent with bullish phases, with Alaska becoming overbought this week after a quick rise. While overbought conditions could indicate a short-term pullback in the coming weeks, we're inclined to assume this uptrend could be just getting started.

Persons: we've, — David Keller Organizations: Nasdaq, US Global Jets ETF, JETS, Alaska Air Group, Alaska Air, CMT Locations: Alaska

☆ This low-beta tech stock with a nice yield is headed for a breakout, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Persons: CSCO, Katie Stockton Organizations: Cisco Systems, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities

☆ How to bet against Nvidia using options if this is the top of the AI rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Considering this, I'm contemplating a bearish trade on Nvidia (NVDA) , utilizing a bear put spread as the trade structure. In the chart provided, I've highlighted a few notable points: RSI (Relative Strength Index): I've employed RSI to assess weakness. However, since securities can remain overbought for extended periods, it's essential to wait for the RSI to dip below 70 before considering a bearish trade setup. The trade The trade structure I am using here is called a bear put spread. NVDA YTD mountain Nvidia, YTD Here is my exact trade set-up: Buy $870 put, April.

Persons: I'm, I've, NVDA, Nishant Pant Organizations: Nvidia, Downside

☆ This options trade wins if inflation remains sticky, causing the Fed to further delay rate cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Tuesday's CPI report shows slightly higher-than-expected inflation, suggesting that the Federal Reserve is likely to delay potential rate cuts. This could pressure interest rate-sensitive sectors like real estate and set up a potential profitable options trade. The trade The trade structure I am using here is called a "bear put spread". You may find trading platforms using other names like "put debit spread" or "long put spread" too. NOTE: With DLR trading around $146, I am looking to buy an ATM (at-the-money) put spread.

Persons: I've, Fibonacci, Nishant Pant Organizations: CPI, Federal Reserve, Digital Realty Trust, Realty Trust

☆ This one-time cybersecurity darling is hitting a rough patch. How to profit from its slide
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Trade Setup: PANW 305-300 Bear Put Spread The trade structure I am using here is called a "bear put spread" also known as a "put debit spread". To construct my bear put spread, I need to buy a $305 put and sell a $300 put as a single unit. Most trading platforms will offer a bear put spread (or long put spread) as a trade type and automatically construct the trade for you. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: I've, PANW, Nishant Pant Organizations: Nasdaq, Palo Alto Networks, Elliott, Mar Locations: Palo

☆ Move over Big Tech, a new market leader could be emerging, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Biotechnology stocks have recently shown renewed strength, and improving momentum may just push these names toward the top of the leaderboard. Second, this level also represented a 38.2% retracement level based on the 2021 high and 2022 low, which is a widely followed support level based on the Fibonacci methodology. This week, IBB has bounced off that support level, making a new 52-week high as it briefly pushed above the 50% retracement level around $140. The weekly chart reinforces that biotechnology stocks may still be in the early stages of this advance, with lots of daylight between current levels and the 2021 highs. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: IBB, David Keller Organizations: Biotechnology, Nasdaq Biotechnology, CMT

☆ The Nvidia trade looks crowded ahead of the chipmaker's earnings report, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Nvidia has been awarded the flagship status of companies leading the artificial intelligence revolution, and all eyes turn to fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday. The expectations are massive compared to the same quarter last year — and even compared to last quarter's earnings. The massive gains in price reflect this historic growth and the question is will the chart continue its rally following earnings? On Jan. 9 , I wrote about NVDA breaking through the 2023 resistance zone of $500 with targets of $650 in the first half of this year, and $775 in all of 2024. Expectations are for earnings of $4.59 per share vs 88 cents in Q4 of '23 and $4.02 in Q3 of '24.

Persons: It's, Eli Lilly, Elliott, Gordon, NVDA Organizations: Nvidia, UBS, Elliott, Tactical Alpha, Edge

☆ Playing the sell-off: A bearish trade on an over-extended Nasdaq stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Here is a bearish contrarian trade using options on an over-extended tech stock. MDB is clearly in a bull run, so although I am considering a bearish trade here, I also need to be aware of the price levels which may act as support for the stock. If the stock does go into a pullback, I have shown 3 important levels where the stock is most likely to bounce back. So my long strike would be above the current price and the short strike would be below the current price. If MDB trades at or below my short strike by the expiration date, this trade can yield a 100% ROI on the amount risked.

Persons: MDB, Nishant Pant Locations: MDB

☆ Apple is losing momentum ahead of earnings, reducing chances of a breakout, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Of the mega-cap growth stocks, Apple (AAPL) has certainly been a bit of a technical outlier in recent months. That downtrend in Q2 began with a gap below the 50-day moving average in early August and continued with a number of failed attempts to regain that 50-day moving average on the way down. Chart suggests exhaustion Over the last three months, Apple has basically bounced back and forth between retests of the July high of around $198 and the 200-day moving average. This bearish momentum divergence suggests exhaustion of upside momentum and leaves me skeptical of further upside here. Key levels to watch include the 200-day moving average around $182, as well as the January swing low around $180.

Persons: AAPL, I'm, we've, it's, David Keller Organizations: Apple, Nvidia, Meta, David Keller https

☆ A veteran trader breaks down the technical-analysis tool he uses to singlehandedly determine when to enter and exit a trade
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

While many trading tools and indicators can be used to chart price action, Vernier says every market participant needs to find the most sensible combination for their own purposes. On the other end, a low is a "swing low" (lower candle #2) if it has a higher low on its left (lower candle #1) and a higher low on its right (lower candle #3). Bitcoin chart demonstrating the swing low candle or lower extreme and the swing high candle or upper extreme. Related storiesIf the asset price does, in fact, reverse higher upon reaching the retracement level, he sells it before it reaches the next one. This same process can be applied to a downturn, although the trader will be instead be shorting, as a bet the asset price will continue declining in the longer run.

Persons: Shain, He's, Vernier Organizations: Business

☆ This popular ETF that's also a barometer for the economy is in danger of breaking down
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

From the October 2023 low to the end of last year, the ITB soared higher, gaining over 40% in value in just two months. Interest rates moving lower certainly helped this upside momentum, with the 10-year Treasury yield dropping from 5.0% to 3.8% during this period. This is where price is moving higher, but the RSI is sloping down. ITB YTD mountain ITB, YTD Technical analysis pioneer Charles Dow taught us that an uptrend is a pattern of higher highs and higher lows. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: we're, Charles Dow, David Keller Organizations: Construction, RSI, Inc, David Keller https Locations: Horton

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