Charts & Technical Analysis

Market’s Winning Streak Continues

The short-, intermediate- and long-term trends are now bullish, but a consolidation is possible.

4 Stocks to Sell in January

The list of stocks to sell in January contains three stocks in a downtrend and one precious metal ETF where you should consider employing an offensive selling strategy.

Pullback Likely in Stocks, Metals and Bonds

Watch for profit opportunities in 2011 in gold, silver, bonds and the S&P 500 after several positive years in the markets.

Is the Gold Rush Really Over?

Investors seem spooked by a 'possible head-and-shoulders' forming in gold, as gold futures and gold ETF GLD sell off.

The Surprise Sector That’s Leading Off the New Year

The current market strength has an unexpected leader in the financial stocks.

Top 6 Stocks for January

The following technical picks represent the best buys for the month ahead.

Bank On This High-Risk Financial ETF

Short-term traders should consider buying the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (NYSE: FAS).

New Money Should Hold Off a Correction – For Now

With pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plan money being put to work early in the year, we are unlikely to see a pullback before mid-January.

Strategic Thinking for 2011 for Gold, Oil and the S&P 500

Traders preparing for 2011 should expect a drop in the S&P 500, and a continuing rise in gold and oil. However, gold will peak and sell off.

Top 6 ETFs to Buy for 2011

These exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have the fundamental and technical strength to carry them higher in the new year.

Top Sectors for 2011

Despite the lack of volume, certain sector trends - precious metals, energy, agricultural - will likely continue their run into the new year.

A Defensive ETF for 2011

Use the ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury ETF (NYSE: TBF) to hedge against falling bond prices and rising interest rates.

Here Comes the Obama Rally

The third year of a president's term has usually seen stocks blast higher.

3 Top Commodity ETFs for 2011

The markets were mixed as commodities rallied.

Buy-and-Hold Investment More Useful Than Gold

Commodities should generally outperform the market in 2011, with industrial-use metals leading the group. Buy and hold the PowerShares DB Base Metals Fund (NYSE: DBB).

Top 10 Bullish Short Interest Trends

Overall short interest in S&P 500 companies has declined slightly, but some noteworthy increases may be pointing to great trading opportunities.

First Glimpse at 2011 Market Targets

The major indices are shaping up for a substantial move higher in the new year.

Grow Your Returns With Agriculture ETF DBA

Food shortages and higher commodity prices bode well for the PowerShares DB Agriculture Fund (NYSE: DBA).

Markman: Sentimental Journey

A cyclical bull market has begun despite indicators that the market may have peaked.