Consumer staples are the second worst-performing major sector this year. (They lag only Utilities, according to TradeStation data.) Today we’re considering a potentially bearish pattern in one of the big names in the space: Procter & Gamble.
PG briefly traded above $158 in April without staying there. The same thing happened again last month. The result could be...
Semiconductor stocks have surged this year, thanks in large part to NASDAQ:NVDA Nvidia. But they could be losing relative strength to software makers within the technology sector.
Today’s main chart focuses on the NASDAQ:SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF, which closely tracks the NASDAQ:SOX Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. It recently slipped below the 50-day...
Meta Platforms pulled back along with other growth stocks in August. But now some traders may look for its uptrend to continue.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the 50-day simple moving average (SMA). The recent dip was META’s first pullback to this line all year.
Next is the series of higher lows since August 25. Prices have simultaneously pushed against...
Homebuilders were a surprise leader in the first half. But with interest rates staying high, bears could be moving into the neighborhood.
Today’s chart focuses on Home Depot. Similar patterns appear on related charts including NYSE:LEN Lennar, NYSE:PHM PulteGroup and NYSE:TOL Toll Brothers.
The first issue is potential bearish divergence. HD made a...
Tyson Foods has struggled with poor quarterly results. Now, after nearly four months of consolidation, traders may look for continued downside.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the trio of bearish gaps after the meat company missed estimates and/or issued weak guidance. That may indicate deteriorating fundamentals and sentiment.
Second, last month’s high...
Like many growth stocks, Roku pulled back sharply in 2022. But now after a year of consolidation, the streaming-video company may be trying to recover.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the bullish gap on July 28 after quarterly results beat estimates.
Second, ROKU pulled back to form a base around $76 after the rally. That was near the peaks of mid-June...
Schlumberger surged early last month. Now, after a period of consolidation, it may be ready to continue upward.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the high-volume rally July 7-11. (This was part of a broad move across the energy sector as crude oil came off its lows.) SLB broke its early-March peak around $56, followed by successful retests under that level on...
Tesla skidded lower after its last earnings report on July 19, but now the EV giant could be turning a corner.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the dive toward $212 on August 18. It was the lowest level in more than two months, but TSLA gapped back to the upside a day later. The result is a potential “abandoned baby” candlestick.
Second, the bounce occurred...
Energy is the only sector with a positive return so far in August. Today’s chart focuses on Exxon Mobil, the biggest and most liquid name in the group.
First consider the trendline along the highs of May 8 and July 3. XOM surged after breaking out and has now come down to hold the same line. Is old resistance becoming new support?
Second, last week’s lows...
Only six members of the S&P 500 hit new 52-week highs last Thursday. (It was the fewest since March 17, according to TradeStation data.) Let’s consider Arista Networks, one of that small handful of names.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the bullish gap on August 1 after quarterly results beat estimates. ANET not only held those gains as the broader market...
Netflix has pulled back after a sharp rally, and now some trend followers may see potential for further gains.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the steady decline since earnings on July 19. That slide could be morphing into a successful A-B-C correction pattern.
Next, the second low (C) occurred near $400. That’s not only a “nice round number” where buyers...
Macau gambling giant Melco Resorts & Entertainment surged last winter as China reopened from coronavirus lockdowns. It’s consolidated since, and now some traders may see potential for more upside.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the December 7 close of $10.40. MLCO remained above that level over the next five months. Prices touched support on May 24,...
Coca Cola has done little so far this year, but some traders may see potential for movement to the downside in coming weeks.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of lower highs since the last quarterly report on July 26. KO has recently tried to hold roughly $60.50, which has produced a descending triangle. That’s potentially bearish.
Second, MACD...
Caterpillar has been leading a rally in industrial stocks, but now some traders may expect a pullback.
Notice the gap to new record levels on August 1 after earnings beat estimates. CAT pushed to another high the following session but failed to hold and closed in the red. That kind of “shooting star” candlestick is a potential reversal pattern.
Second, the surge...
Real estate investment trusts have struggled this year, and now some traders may look for a bearish move.
The first pattern on today’s chart of the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund is the series of higher lows in May, June and August. XLRE has struggled to hold the line in the past week, which may suggest it’s a bearish flag in the longer-term downtrend...
Technology stocks have retreated this month as the AI frenzy cools. Microsoft, in particular, has pulled back.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the narrowing range since the slide began in late July. MSFT has made lower highs, but lower lows at a shallower pace. That could have produced a descending triangle, which is potentially bullish.
Second, consider...
Merck has done little all year, but now there could be signs of a breakout.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the falling trendline along the highs of June and July. MRK tried to break that resistance on August 1 after raising guidance. Short-term sellers kept it in check but prices managed to stabilize, and last week they closed above the bearish...
Technology stocks have pulled back sharply in the last week, but Hewlett Packard Enterprise is breaking out.
The first pattern on today’s chart is $17.76, where HPE peaked in February 2022. The stock ripped through that level on Tuesday to make a new five-year high.
Next, consider how prices briefly dipped under Monday’s low before rallying. The result was a...
