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Hereโ€™s a handy cheat sheet of classic chart patterns all traders and investors should know by heart! ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ“‰
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โš ๏ธ Ulcer Index common mistake: treating the Ulcer Index like a traditional volatility indicator that measures both upward and downward price movements. Unlike Standard Deviation, the Ulcer Index focuses exclusively on downside risk. A security making consistent new highs can have an Ulcer Index near zero, even as prices rise significantly. But when prices fall below previous highs, the indicator increases based on how far prices decline and how long they remain below those highs. ๐Ÿ” Pro Tip: Use the Ulcer Index to evaluate downside risk, not to predict market direction. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: schrts.pulse.ly/sm35inkref
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Could November bring a stock market rally? This week, Tom Bowley from @EarningsBeats breaks down seasonal trends for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, why financials and industrials are worth watching, and two stocks with impressive November track records. โ–ถ๏ธ Watch the full video: youtube.pulse.ly/tdrk6pykr0
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๐Ÿ“Š Thereโ€™s a lot you can do with StockCharts. And thereโ€™s a team here to help you make the most of it. Whether youโ€™re learning a new feature, building a chart, working on a scan, or simply trying to find the right tool, our Support team is a resource you can turn to along the way. Have a question? We're here to help. ๐Ÿ”— Get in touch with StockCharts Support: schrts.pulse.ly/hp11c7xkif Real people. Real support.
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Earnings are in focus for Amazon (AMZN) and Intel (INTC)! How will these stocks react? ๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Stay in the know by adding these tickers to your ChartList or set up alerts to stay on top of the action! ๐Ÿ”— Visit our Earnings Calendar: schrts.pulse.ly/suukjgfv2c
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Microsoft ($MSFT) Earnings Reaction ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ“ˆ See the chart: schrts.pulse.ly/r4lfbtgjwf
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Alphabet ($GOOGL) Earnings Reaction ๐Ÿ˜ฒ ๐Ÿ“ˆ See the chart: schrts.pulse.ly/no2eyfwsrt
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MACD signal or false alarm? There's more to MACD than just crossovers! This week, @joerabil breaks down how to use the MACD zero line to identify potential setups, why price action should confirm your entry, and when waiting for a second signal could make all the difference. โ–ถ๏ธ Watch the full video: youtube.pulse.ly/gg2dx2ofwx
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Ulcer Index in action ๐Ÿš€ Here, Fidelity Select Consumer Discretionary Fund (FSCPX) saw three Ulcer Index spikes above 10 in 2022, but only one since. With its 52-week moving average at 3.26, the chart highlights how relatively rare these elevated risk readings have been. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: schrts.pulse.ly/ax3jfxagpg
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Breakout or false signal? The 200-day moving average is a key level to watch, but how do you know when a move really matters? @DKellerCMT breaks down 5 charts: $TSLA, $META, $SMH, $UPS, and $LUV, and shares technical signals that can help confirm a breakout or breakdown. โ–ถ๏ธ Watch the full video youtube.pulse.ly/mf3gstcmiy
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$XLC ugly, messy chart... lowest since June 2025 $GOOGL earnings on tap... and more from me on @stockcharts: articles.stockcharts.com/artโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ’ก You donโ€™t need a separate platform to put Larry Williamsโ€™ indicators to use. The Larry Williams Stock Trading Starter Pack brings his tools right into SharpCharts, making it easy to add them to the charts and analysis already in your workflow. From cycles and seasonality to money flow and volatility, see the market through the tools Larry has developed over decades of trading. ๐Ÿ“Š Add Larry Williamsโ€™ indicators to SharpCharts: schrts.pulse.ly/ckqkgon3jl
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Google (GOOGL) & Microsoft (MSFT) report earnings today, AMC! ๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Add $GOOGL & $MSFT to a ChartList or create an alert so you never miss a beat. ๐Ÿ”— Visit our Earnings Calendar now: schrts.pulse.ly/njscfvlmen
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๐Ÿšจ SCTR of the Week ๐Ÿšจ SoFi Technologies (SOFI) SOFI is making moves this week. ๐Ÿ‘€ With an SCTR of 50.7, the stock jumped an impressive +40.6% in our rankings, making it one of this weekโ€™s biggest technical movers. ๐Ÿ“ˆ See the chart: schrts.pulse.ly/0qul51tcvu ๐Ÿง  Pro Tip: SCTR (short for StockCharts Technical Rank) is a proprietary StockCharts tool that ranks stocks from zero to 100 based on their technical strength versus their peers. The higher the number, the stronger the stock. ๐Ÿ”— See the entire SCTR rankings: schrts.pulse.ly/x7op7vdjkf
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Can $XLI rally into year-end like this? @stockcharts articles.stockcharts.com/artโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ”Ž Have a stock scan in mind but don't know how to write it? NEW with StockCharts: you can now describe what you're looking for with the AI Scan Wizard! โœ… Build scans without coding โœ… Validate and explain your criteria โœ… Find stocks that match your strategy ๐Ÿ“Š Learn how to get started: schrts.pulse.ly/ssismyywrb
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$GOOGL's chart is sub-optimal heading into earnings A scary chart, indeed. More from me on @stockcharts articles.stockcharts.com/artโ€ฆ
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Fed Tricks, AI Volatility Treats, and Tech Earnings: Can Microsoft and Alphabet Rebound? My Monday @stockcharts technical take! $MSFT $GOOGL $QQQ $VIX articles.stockcharts.com/artโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Indicator of the Week ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Ulcer Index The Ulcer Index is a volatility indicator designed to measure downside risk by tracking the depth and duration of price declines from previous highs. Developed by Peter Martin and Byron McCann, it focuses specifically on drawdowns rather than overall price fluctuations. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Low Ulcer Index = Limited downside volatility ๐Ÿ“‰ High Ulcer Index = Deeper or more prolonged drawdowns ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: schrts.pulse.ly/r3tdeaa5fw
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๐Ÿšจ NEW on StockCharts: High Definition Charts are HERE! ๐Ÿ“Š Your SharpCharts just got a major visual upgrade! Introducing HD Charts, a new SharpCharts setting that delivers sharper, crisper charts at any size. ๐Ÿ”Ž Zoom in without losing clarity ๐Ÿ“ˆ See chart details with greater precision ๐Ÿ’ป Share and present charts that stay crystal clear Same powerful SharpCharts. Now in High Definition. youtube.pulse.ly/fj3acbiphc
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โš ๏ธ Linear Regression R2 Common mistake: assuming a high LR-R2 reading automatically means prices are moving higher. The Linear Regression R2 indicator measures trend strength, not trend direction. A reading approaching 1 indicates that price is closely following a linear trend, but that trend could be moving upward or downward. Likewise, a reading near zero suggests that price action lacks a clear linear trend. ๐Ÿ” Pro Tip: Pair LR-R2 with price analysis or other indicators, such as the Stochastic Oscillator or Linear Regression Forecast, to help determine the direction of the trend. Remember: a strong trend isn't necessarily a bullish one. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: schrts.pulse.ly/nknzedhrjn
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