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Stocks Leapt Higher in July, But Will the Rally Continue this Month?

Stocks Leapt Higher in July, But Will the Rally Continue this Month?

Stocks just finished their best month in over a year. Can they keep running in August? The S&P 500 climbed 4.3 percent in the week between Friday, July 22, and Friday, July 29. That helped lift the index 9.1 percent in July, giving the index its biggest monthly...

Chart of the Day: Chinese Electric Car Stock Rallies and Pulls Back

Chart of the Day: Chinese Electric Car Stock Rallies and Pulls Back

Most Chinese stocks remain well below their 52-week highs, but not Li Auto. Let's consider some of the patterns on the Beijing-based maker of electric cars and SUVs. First you have the level around $33. It was the opening price on December 3 when news of Didi's...

Stocks Muscle Higher as Rate Hike Looms and Earnings Stream In

Stocks Muscle Higher as Rate Hike Looms and Earnings Stream In

Stocks are muscling higher before one of the busiest weeks of the year, packed with key earnings and a major Federal Reserve meeting. The S&P 500 rose 2.5 percent between Friday, July 15, and Friday July 22. The index closed at its highest level in over a month as...

This Food Stock Broke Out to New Highs. Now It’s Pulled Back

This Food Stock Broke Out to New Highs. Now It’s Pulled Back

General Mills has been a slow mover for years, but the Cheerios maker has gotten more interesting lately. The main pattern on today’s chart is the June 29 rally above $73. That was not only a new 52-week high. It was also a breakout above the previous all-time peak in...

Energy Could Be Stabilizing as Focus Shifts to European Natural Gas Crunch

Energy Could Be Stabilizing as Focus Shifts to European Natural Gas Crunch

Energy stocks fell sharply in June as investors took profits on 2022's best-performing sector. Now they could be stabilizing as inventories tighten and Europe faces potential shortages. The S&P Energy Select Sector Index ($SIXE.X) rose above its 21-day exponential...

Options Alert: Traders Hedge Bets in Volatile Sports Wagering Stock

Options Alert: Traders Hedge Bets in Volatile Sports Wagering Stock

Someone could be hedging their bets in sport-betting stock DraftKings (DKNG). Check out this options activity yesterday morning: A trader purchased 27,000 October 10 puts for $0.94.At the same time, he or she sold 27,000 October 15 calls for $1.59. There was no open...

Chart of the Day: DIY Giant Tries to Break Out Before Key Data

Chart of the Day: DIY Giant Tries to Break Out Before Key Data

Home Depot could be attempting a breakout as investors await key industry data. The main patterns on today’s chart are the falling trendline and the 50-day moving average. HD is attempting to push through both. This is especially interesting because TradeStation data...