Big technology stocks have moved sideways for the last month. Now there could be some important levels for names like Nvidia as investors digest today’s higher-than-expected inflation report.
The main pattern on today’s chart is the March 11 low of $841.66. This level has provided support since the chip giant’s peak on March 8. (It’s also a weekly low.) Closing...
Vulcan Materials broke out earlier this year, and now it’s pulled back.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the move to record highs at the start of February. The provider of gravel and concrete jumped further after earnings and guidance surprised to the upside. Pricing helped fuel the beat, which may indicate strong fundamentals.
Second is the March low of...
Ingersoll Rand has barely moved for about six weeks, and some traders may look for its uptrend to resume.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the February 16 high of $92.32, immediately after the last earnings report. The industrial stock remained below that level for more than month. It pushed higher for about two weeks before coming back to hold the same...
Regional banks had a big surge in late 2023. Now, after a period of consolidation, some traders may expect further gains.
The first pattern on today’s chart of the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF is the falling trendline along the highs of January and early March. KRE is trying to clear that resistance, which may suggest a breakout is starting.
Second, price...
The greenback might be showing signs of a peak -- despite strong economic data and a favorable macro environment.
The first pattern on today’s chart of the U.S. Dollar index is the price line around 105. DXY stalled at this level in mid-February and again this week. Some traders may view that double top as a bearish reversal pattern.
Second, the resistance is...
Apple has lagged for months, but some traders may expect a recovery.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the emerging double-bottom around $168.50. AAPL bounced at that level in early March and is trying to hold it again. The kind of price action may suggest the downtrend is slowing – at least for the time being.
Second, the tech giant is expected to report...
Salesforce more than doubled between late 2022 and early 2024. But now some traders may think the provider of marketing software is stalling.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the November 2021 high of $311.75. CRM rallied above that level on March 1 but couldn’t stay there. Such a failed breakout is a potentially bearish reversal pattern.
Second is a trend...
Cheniere Energy has been sinking as the broader market advances. Now some traders may see risk of another push to the downside.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of lower monthly highs and lower monthly lows since early December. This contrasts starkly with the advance in the S&P 500, potentially reflecting bearish sentiment in the tanker...
Palantir Technologies has advanced as investors embrace AI and non-government customers embrace its products. Is its current pullback offering an opportunity?
The first pattern on today’s chart is the pair of rallies after the last two quarterly reports. Those may reflect increasingly bullish sentiment toward the software company.
Second, PLTR jumped to its...
Pure Storage jumped to a new record high on strong earnings last month. Now, after a few weeks of consolidation, some traders may expect further upside.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the bullish gap on February 29. The data-storage company has remained completely above the gap, which may suggest there are few sellers.
Second, prices held the rising...
Best Buy has moved sideways since December, but some traders may expect a breakout soon.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the pair of falling trendlines. One ran along the highs of July and December, which BBY crossed in late February. A second along the March highs was broken this week. That may suggest downward pressure is fading in the retailer.
Second,...
Autodesk has been squeezing near a two-year high, and some traders may expect a breakout soon.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the attempted rally on March 1 after earnings, revenue and guidance beat estimates. A falling trendline appeared as the software company pulled back, but it’s now pushing above that resistance.
Second, prices have held the rising...
Berkshire Hathaway broke out to new highs in January. Now after a pullback, it may be continuing higher.
Consider the price zone around $400 on today’s daily chart. It has a potential double significance. First, it represents a 50 percent retracement of the move between January 23 and the high of February 26. Second, it’s near a high on February 13 that was...
BorgWarner has tumbled since the summer, and some traders may see risk of further downside.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the price zone around $32.75. The auto-parts company made lows there in December and January. It peaked at the same area this month. Has old support become new resistance?
Second, BWA is stalling at its falling 50-day simple moving...
Investors have been optimistic about interest rates and inflation for much of the past year. However, two important charts may undermine those hopes.
Today’s weekly chart returns to the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note.
First consider the series of higher lows since July 2022 – despite improvements in headline inflation numbers. That rising trendline may...
Intel has fallen, and some traders may think it can’t get up.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the bearish gap on January 26, triggered by weak guidance. The chipmaker has failed to recover since, even as the broader semiconductor index surged to new record highs. That may suggest it’s less favored than peers.
Second is the January 17 close of $46.06. INTC...
United Rentals has trended higher since October, and some traders may see opportunities in its current pullback.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the rally to new highs on January 25 after earnings beat expectations. The industrial stock has held that move without a significant retracement, which may suggest that buyers outnumber sellers.
Second is the...
Microsoft has been rallying since October, and now a recurring pattern may be present again.
This chart highlights bullish breakouts by the software giant in October and January.
First you have tight consolidation against support. MSFT first held the October 13 closing price of $327.73, followed by the December 4 closing price of $369.14.
In both cases falling...
