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Chart of the Day: Apple May Have Peaked

Chart of the Day: Apple May Have Peaked

Apple has tried to bounce recently, but some traders may think the tech giant has peaked. The first pattern on today’s chart is the February low of $225.70. AAPL broke under the level on March 11 and has stayed there since. That may suggest old support is new ... For...

Have Tariffs Ended the AI Trade?

Have Tariffs Ended the AI Trade?

Stocks are falling again as tariff fears deflate the AI trade and economic sentiment. The S&P 500 has declined in five of the last six weeks, with selling focused on the technology sector and AI names like Super Micro Computer.

Gloom Goes Mainstream: Has Support Become Resistance?

Gloom Goes Mainstream: Has Support Become Resistance?

Downloads are available here. 4-chart index workspace is here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 3/31. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 stalls at 21-day EMA, January low Has old support become...

How Can AI Help Traders and Investors?

How Can AI Help Traders and Investors?

Artificial intelligence has been a dominant theme in the stock market for the last two years. Today we'll consider some ways it can potentially help you in your trading. We looked at three large language models for their ability to help traders and investors: ChatGPT...

Stocks Try to Stabilize Amid Major Uncertainty

Stocks Try to Stabilize Amid Major Uncertainty

Stocks are trying to stabilize amid major uncertainty about tariffs and the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.5 percent between Friday, March 14, and Friday, March 21. It was the first gain in five weeks. Negative headlines on tariffs and government policy continued....

Are Energy Stocks Taking Leadership?

Are Energy Stocks Taking Leadership?

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Check out our next “State of the Market,” on Monday, 3/24. Sizing Up the Market S&P 500 stalls below 5700 Has Nov. 4-5 range (election) gone from support to resistance? Another...

Chart of the Day: Hess May Be Turning Higher

Chart of the Day: Hess May Be Turning Higher

Energy is emerging as one of the stronger sectors this year, and some traders may see an opportunity in exploration-and-production company Hess. The first pattern on today’s chart is the January 17 weekly close of $151.35. Prices have challenged this level but not yet...