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Chart of the Day: Merck Could Be Sickly

Chart of the Day: Merck Could Be Sickly

Merck has struggled for most of the year, and now some traders may look for another push to the downside. The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of higher lows from mid-November through early last week. MRK has dropped below that line, which may be viewed as...

Chart of the Day: Is Nvidia’s Next Leg Coming?

Chart of the Day: Is Nvidia’s Next Leg Coming?

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...

Chart of the Day: Is Verizon Weak in a Strong Market?

Chart of the Day: Is Verizon Weak in a Strong Market?

The S&P 500 just had its biggest weekly rally in a year, but Verizon Communications didn’t participate. Are the bears moving in? The first pattern on today’s chart is the trio of drops following the last three quarterly reports. Those may reflect ... For more,...

Chart of the Day: JD.com Jumped. Will it Jump More?

Chart of the Day: JD.com Jumped. Will it Jump More?

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...

AMD Has Lagged in the AI Race. Could It Catch Up This Week?

AMD Has Lagged in the AI Race. Could It Catch Up This Week?

Advanced Micro Devices was an early mover in the AI boom. Now, after a long period of stagnation, traders may see potential for the chip stock to play catch-up. Thursday, October 10, could be a pivotal session. That's when CEO Lisa Su plans to unveil the company's...

Chart of the Day: Caterpillar’s High Basing Pattern

Chart of the Day: Caterpillar’s High Basing Pattern

Caterpillar began the year with a strong rally before entering an extended pause. But now some traders may think the Dow Jones Industrial Average member is ready to start moving again. The first pattern on today’s chart is the low in June, the lower low in August and...

Chart of the Day: Amazon.com May Be Overbought

Chart of the Day: Amazon.com May Be Overbought

Amazon.com has rebounded from a drop, but some traders may think the e-commerce giant will give back some of its recent gains. The first pattern on today’s chart is the $181.87 level. It was the low immediately before earnings came out and represented the approximate...

Chart of the Day: The Nasdaq Could Be Oversold

Chart of the Day: The Nasdaq Could Be Oversold

The Nasdaq-100 has fallen sharply in the last three weeks, but some traders may think the tech-heavy index is oversold. The first pattern on today's chart is the sequence of simple moving averages (SMAs). The 50-day SMA is above the 100-day SMA and both are above the...

Chart of the Day: Make or Break Time for the Russell?

Chart of the Day: Make or Break Time for the Russell?

The Russell 2000 has gone nowhere since December, but some traders may think the small cap index is poised for a move. The main pattern on today’s chart is the pair of converging lines along the lows since April and the highs since May. Will there be a breakout from...