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Up 107% in 2024, can this FTSE 250 star keep soaring?

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 250 share that has more than doubled in price so far in 2024 and explains some strengths and risks he sees. The post Up 107% in 2024, can this FTSE 250 star keep soaring? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ZBH) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.24

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ZBH) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 18th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 30th will be given a dividend of 0.24 per share by the medical equipment provider on Friday, January 31st. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.89%.

Wells Fargo & Company Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Stock

Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Cheniere Energy from $213.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday.

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) Price Target Raised to $21.00 at Wells Fargo & Company

Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Energy Transfer from $20.00 to $21.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday.

ALX Oncology (NASDAQ:ALXO) Earns "Overweight" Rating from Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of ALX Oncology in a report on Wednesday.

Passenger records are expected for the holidays. That’s good for travel stocks, but not for passengers.

Over 119 million people in the U.S. are expected to hit the road over the coming days, surpassing pre-COVID-19 peaks, with air travel seeing the biggest increase.

Ubisoft Entertainment (OTCMKTS:UBSFY) Downgraded by Stifel Nicolaus to "Hold"

Stifel Nicolaus cut Ubisoft Entertainment from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday.

Toro (NYSE:TTC) Releases Earnings Results, Hits Expectations

Toro (NYSE:TTC - Get Free Report) released its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.95. The company had revenue of $1.08 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.09 billion. Toro had a net margin of 8.89% and a return on equity of 25.94%. The company's revenue was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.71 EPS.

Jabil (NYSE:JBL) Releases FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Jabil (NYSE:JBL) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance. The company provided EPS guidance of 8.750-8.750 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 8.690. The company also issued revenue guidance of $27.3 billionillion-$27.3 billionillion, compared to the consensus estimate of $27.0 billionillion.

Toro (NYSE:TTC) Updates FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Toro (NYSE:TTC) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance. The company provided EPS guidance of 4.250-4.400 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 4.580. The company also issued revenue guidance of $4.6 billionillion-$4.6 billionillion, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.8 billionillion.

Duke Capital Limited Announces Dividend of GBX 0.70 (LON:DUKE)

Duke Capital Limited (LON:DUKE) declared a dividend on Tuesday, December 17th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 24th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.70 ($0.01) per share on Tuesday, January 14th. This represents a yield of 2.33%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 24th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.

IntegraFin Holdings plc (LON:IHP) Declares Dividend Increase - GBX 7.20 Per Share

IntegraFin Holdings plc (LON:IHP) announced a dividend on Wednesday, December 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 7.20 ($0.09) per share on Friday, January 31st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.85%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 2nd. This is a positive change from IntegraFin's previous dividend of $3.20. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.

DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. (NYSE:DTF) Plans Monthly Dividend of $0.03

DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc. (NYSE:DTF) announced a monthly dividend on Wednesday, December 18th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 17th will be given a dividend of 0.0325 per share by the investment management company on Monday, March 31st. This represents a $0.39 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.47%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 17th.

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSE:BPF.UN) Announces Monthly Dividend of $0.12

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSE:BPF.UN) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, December 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.115 per share on Tuesday, December 31st. This represents a $1.38 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.82%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 20th. This is an increase from Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund's previous monthly dividend of $0.11.

Cargojet Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.35 (TSE:CJT)

Cargojet Inc. (TSE:CJT) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 3rd will be given a dividend of 0.35 per share on Friday, January 3rd. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.30%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 20th.

Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (NASDAQ:GLDI) Declares $0.68 Dividend

Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (NASDAQ:GLDI) announced a dividend on Thursday, December 5th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 20th will be paid a dividend of 0.6798 per share on Friday, December 27th. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 20th.

Malaga Financial Co. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.25 (OTCMKTS:MLGF)

Malaga Financial Co. (OTCMKTS:MLGF) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 20th will be paid a dividend of 0.25 per share on Thursday, January 2nd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.36%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 20th.

ITC acquires 2.44% stake in EIH and 0.53% in Leela Mumbai

EIH, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group, holds a 2.44% stake, amounting to over 1.5 crore equity shares. Meanwhile, HLV, closely associated with The Leela Mumbai, owns 0.53% equity, translating to 34.60 lakh equity shares.

Here’s how to make your investment adviser prove their stock-picking skill

Be skeptical of a firm’s investment research — especially when financial pros claim theirs is the best.

Breakout Stocks: How to trade E.I.D. Parry India, Radico Khaitan and Coforge on Thursday

Investors favored IT and pharma stocks, while selling off metal, capital goods, power, PSU, and utility shares.

Tech view: Nifty forms red candle; 24,360 holds key for further upside. How to trade on Thursday

If Nifty holds Wednesday's low of 24,150, a rebound to 24,350 is possible. However, sustaining above 24,360 (100-DEMA) is crucial for further gains. Below this level, traders should remain cautious, advises Hrishikesh Yedve of Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates.

Two Sharp with ET: New friend in Nissan-Honda bonding, Market slump and weak rupee

Ghazal Alagh, Falguni Nayar among India’s top 10 women entrepreneurs in 2024: Hurun list

The Hurun India 2024 report highlights top 10 women entrepreneurs in India that includes Falguni Nayar of Nykaa, Neha Bansal of Lenskart and Ghazal Alagh of Mamaearth. These women have built successful startups and are shaping India's economic landscape.

Oil ticks higher as traders await Fed decision, inventory data

Oil futures rose modestly early Wednesday, attempting to bounce after back-to-back losses as traders awaited an expected rate cut by the Federal Reserve and official data on crude and product inventories.

Italian stationery maker FILA cuts stake in listed Indian unit DOMS

Italian stationery maker FILA has initiated the sale of up to 4.57% of shares in its Indian unit DOMS, it said on Wednesday.

GIS Earnings: All you need to know about General Mills’ Q2 2025 earnings results

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) reported its second quarter 2025 earnings results today. Net sales increased 2% year-over-year to $5.2 billion. Organic sales were up 1%. Net earnings attributable to […] The post GIS Earnings: All you need to know about General Mills’ Q2 2025 earnings results first appeared on AlphaStreet.

Might Netflix snap up this household name from the FTSE 250?

The ITV share price has been rising over the past few weeks due to takeover speculation. Should I buy this cheap FTSE 250 stock? The post Might Netflix snap up this household name from the FTSE 250? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Stock market update: Nifty Pharma index 1.09%

The Nifty Pharma index closed 1.09 per cent at 22314.55.

Stock market update: Nifty Auto index 0.75%

The Nifty Auto index closed 0.75 per cent at 23241.25.

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Stock market update: FMCG stocks down as market falls

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 502.25 points at 80182.2

Stock market update: Nifty Bank index 1.32%

The Nifty Bank index closed 1.32 per cent at 52139.55.

Sebi bans YouTuber Ravindra Balu Bharti for illegal market activities, orders refunds of Rs 9.5 crore

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has banned YouTuber Ravindra Balu Bharti for operating unregistered investment advisory services through his platform, the Ravindra Bharti Education Institute. With over 1.9 million subscribers on two YouTube channels, Bharti allegedly used his reach to offer unregistered investment advice and trade recommendations, violating SEBI's regulations.

Powergrid board gives nod to raise Rs 4,250 cr via bonds

State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India on Wednesday said its board has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 4,250 crore funds through issuance of bonds on a private placement basis.

Stock market update: Nifty IT index 0.25%

The Nifty IT index closed 0.25 per cent at 45526.85.

Bitcoin pulls back after hitting record $108,000 ahead of Fed meeting

Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's market cap dropped to $2.06 trillion, maintaining its dominance at 56.65%, according to CoinMarketCap. Trading volume for BTC declined by 4% to $78.4 billion during the same period.

Stock market update: Stocks that hit 52-week lows on NSE in today's trade

Tata Motors, Power Grid, BEL, NTPC and JSW Steel were among the top losers on NSE in today's trade.

Sensex falls! These stocks fell 5% or more in Wednesday's session

In the Nifty pack, 17 stocks closed in the green, while 33 stocks ended in the red.

Top FTSE 100 shares poised to benefit from artificial intelligence in 2025

While US investors are tripping over themselves to grab the latest AI stocks, our writer looks for opportunities closer to home in the FTSE 100. The post Top FTSE 100 shares poised to benefit from artificial intelligence in 2025 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

£5,000 in savings? Here’s how investors can consider using that to target £2,272 a year of passive income from HSBC shares!

HSBC shares deliver an excellent yield, look undervalued on key measures I trust most, and the banking business seems set for strong growth. The post £5,000 in savings? Here’s how investors can consider using that to target £2,272 a year of passive income from HSBC shares! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

A £20k second income? Here’s how much someone would need to invest

Jon Smith talks through both the strategy and the numbers involved for an investor to target a five-figure second income in the future. The post A £20k second income? Here’s how much someone would need to invest appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Signet Jewelers (SIG): Fashion remains a strong point for the jewelery retailer

Shares of Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) were down over 3% on Tuesday. The stock has dropped 12% over the past three months. The company faced challenges in the third […] The post Signet Jewelers (SIG): Fashion remains a strong point for the jewelery retailer first appeared on AlphaStreet.

Communications Trying to Prop Up Equity "Go" Trend

Good morning and welcome to this week's Flight Path. The "Go" trend in equities continued again this past week but we saw some weakness as GoNoGo trend painted a few weaker aqua bars. Treasury bond prices experienced a change in trend as a few bars of "Go Fish" gave way to a purple "NoGo" bar. U.S. commodities painted a full week of strong blue "Go" bars and the dollar also saw strength return with strong blue bars.$SPY Shows a Little Weakness with Aqua BarsThe GoNoGo chart below shows that price has moved mostly sideways since the last high and the Go Countertrend Correction Icon (red arrow) that came with it. The waning momentum suggested that price may have a hard time moving higher in the short term. GoNoGo Trend has painted a few weaker aqua bars as well and we see GoNoGo Oscillator testing the zero line from above. It will need to find support here and if it does we will be able to say that momentum is resurgent in the direction of the "Go" trend.On the longer term chart, the trend continues to be strong. However we are seeing the price range shrink as we edge higher. GoNoGo Oscillator is not in overbought territory and seems to be resting at a value of 3. We will watch to see if the oscillator falls to test the zero line perhaps in the next few weeks.Treasury Rates Return to Paint "Go" ColorsTreasury bond yields reversed course and after consecutive amber "Go Fish" bars that often come as a transition between trends we see the indicator painting "Go" colors again. GoNoGo Oscillator has broken back into positive territory which confirms the trend change that we see in price above.The Dollar Sees a Return to StrengthThe dollar rallied this week with a string of uninterrupted bright blue "Go" bars. Price is approaching resistance from prior highs and we will watch to see if it can continue higher. GoNoGo Oscillator broke back into positive territory and we saw a Go Trend Continuation Icon (green circle) indicating that momentum is resurgent in the direction of the "Go" trend. We will watch to see if this will give price the push it needs to make a new high in the coming days and weeks.

DP Trading Room: Is Broadcom (AVGO) the New NVIDA (NVDA)?

Today Erin looks at the Broadcom (AVGO) chart and compares it to the NVIDIA (NVDA) chart. She shows us the differences between the two and tells you whether she believes AVGO will be the new NVDA, meaning it will perform as NVDA used to perform with a concerted move up nearly everyday.Carl analyzes the market and gives you all you need to know going into this trading week. He discusses his thoughts on where the market may be headed in January. Can the rally continue?After the market overview, Carl covers the Magnificent Seven in the short term and the intermediate term by looking at both the daily and weekly charts for each.The pair then answer questions posed by audience on OBV construction and a discussion of how we use the Bias Table for short-term analysis. Currently the table is flipping bearish.Erin covers sector rotation and gives us two sectors to watch moving into this week. Two sectors are in decline but they have both reached very interesting levels of support that could precede an upside reversal.Finally Erin covers viewers symbol requests.If you'd like to join us in the free DP Trading Room on Mondays at Noon ET, sign up at this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D6iAp-C1S6SebVpQIYcC6g#/registrationDon't forget you can get a free two week trial of any of our subscriptions by using coupon code: DPTRIAL2 at checkout!01:06 DP Signal Tables04:22 Semiconductor Chart06:39 Market Overview17:27 Magnificent Seven23:46 Questions30:52 Broadcom v. NVIDIA38:16 Sector Rotation42:04 Symbol RequestsThe DP Alert: Your First Stop to a Great Trade!Before you trade any stock or ETF, you need to know the trend and condition of the market. The DP Alert gives you all you need to know with an executive summary of the market's current trend and condition. It not only covers the market! We look at Bitcoin, Yields, Bonds, Gold, the Dollar, Gold Miners and Crude Oil every market day! Only $50/month! Or, use our free trial to try it out for two weeks using coupon code: DPTRIAL2. Click HERE to subscribe NOW!Learn more about DecisionPoint.com:Watch the latest episode of the DecisionPointTrading Room on DP's YouTube channel here! Try us out for two weeks with a trial subscription! Use coupon code: DPTRIAL2 Subscribe HERE!Technical Analysis is a windsock, not a crystal ball. --Carl Swenlin(c) Copyright 2024 DecisionPoint.comDisclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional. Any opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author, and do not in any way represent the views or opinions of any other person or entity.DecisionPoint is not a registered investment advisor. Investment and trading decisions are solely your responsibility. DecisionPoint newsletters, blogs or website materials should NOT be interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security or to take any specific action.Helpful DecisionPoint Links:Trend ModelsPrice Momentum Oscillator (PMO)On Balance VolumeSwenlin Trading Oscillators (STO-B and STO-V)ITBM and ITVMSCTR RankingBear Market Rules

Week Ahead: NIFTY Halts at Crucial Levels; Staying Above This Point Necessary to Extend The Move

The markets had a wide-ranging week once again; however, they ended near its high point this time. The Nifty had ranged sessions for four out of five days; the last trading day of the week saw the Nifty swinging wildly before closing near its high point. The trading range also remained wider; the Index oscillated 611 points over the past sessions. The volatility, though, took a back seat. The India VIX came off by 7.69% to 13.05 on a weekly basis, while the Nifty closed a notch above its immediate resistance points; the headline index finished the week with a net weekly gain of 90.50 points (+0.37%).The week was set to end on a negative note had the markets not surged higher on Friday. From a technical perspective, Nifty has resisted the 100-DMA placed at 24709 over the past several days. Following a massive rebound that the Nifty witnessed from lower levels, the Index has closed a notch above this important resistance level. For this upmove to extend itself, Nifty will have to stay above the 24700 level. Any slippage below this point will again send the Nifty back inside the wide 24400-24700 trading range. Failure to sustain above the 24700 mark will mean an extended period of consolidation for the markets. However, the longer the Nifty stays above 24700, the greater the possibility of this upmove extending itself.The coming week is expected to start quietly, with the levels of 24790 and 25000 acting as resistance points. The supports come in at 24590 and 24400 levels. The trading range will continue to stay wider than usual.The weekly RSI is 56.37. It is neutral and does not show any divergence against the price. The weekly MACD is bearish and remains below its signal line.The pattern analysis of the weekly charts shows that the Nifty suffered a brutal mean reversion process. The Index was 16% higher than its 50-week MA at one point in time. During the recent sharp corrective move, the Nifty tested this level again; it subsequently found support and staged a strong technical pullback. The market's finding support at the 50-week MA has reinforced the credibility of this level as one of the important pattern supports for the market. On the daily timeframe, the Nifty has attempted to cross above the 100-DMA level after resisting it for a couple of days.The markets may attempt to resume the technical pullback that it started by rebounding off the 50-week MA level. For this to happen, it would be crucial for Nifty to keep its head above the 24700 mark. It is also important to note that any slip below the 27400 level would drag the markets back inside the consolidation zone. The volatility is once again towards the lower end of its range; there is a possibility that we may see a surge in volatility in the coming week. It is recommended that investors stay invested in relatively stronger stocks and sectors. Rather than blindly chasing the rising stocks, investments must be appropriately rotated into the sectors showing stronger or improving relative strength. We advise mindfully protecting profits at higher levels, and maintaining a cautious outlook for the coming week.Sector Analysis for the Coming WeekIn our look at Relative Rotation Graphs®, we compared various sectors against CNX500 (NIFTY 500 Index), which represents over 95% of the free float market cap of all the stocks listed.Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG) show no major change in the sectoral setup. The Nifty Bank, Financial Services, Private Banks, and IT indices are inside the leading quadrant. These groups are likely to outperform the broader markets relatively.The Pharma and Midcap 100 indices are inside the weakening quadrant. These sectors are likely to see a continued slowdown in their relative performance.The FMCG, Energy, Media, Auto, Energy, and Infrastructure indices are inside the leading quadrant. These groups may exhibit relative underperformance against the broader Nifty 500 index.The PSU Bank index continues to rotate firmly inside the improving quadrant. The Realty and Metal indices are also inside the improving quadrant, and these groups are likely to improve their relative performance against the broader markets.Important Note: RRG™ charts show the relative strength and momentum of a group of stocks. In the above Chart, they show relative performance against NIFTY500 Index (Broader Markets) and should not be used directly as buy or sell signals.Milan Vaishnav, CMT, MSTA Consulting Technical Analyst www.EquityResearch.asia | www.ChartWizard.ae

Will the QQQ Sell Off in January? Here's How It Could Happen

In recent interviews for my Market Misbehavior podcast, I've asked technical analysts including Frank Cappelleri, TG Watkins, and Tom Bowley what they see happening as we wrap a very successful 2024. With the Nasdaq 100 logging about a 30% gain for 2024, it's hard to imagine that incredible bullish continuing into 2025. But it is definitely possible!Q4 has seen the return of the dominance of the Magnificent 7 stocks, with charts like META breaking to new all-time highs. Despite weaker market breadth conditions all around, indexes like the Nasdaq 100 have remained quite strong, driven by the strength in mega-cap growth.While Q4 of an election year tends to be quite strong, once investors are able to gain at least some clarity of what to expect in terms of policy changes in the years to come, Q1 of a post-election year tends to have mixed results! So today, we'll lay out four potential outcomes for the Nasdaq 100, and as I share each of these four future paths, I'll describe the market conditions that would likely be involved, as well as my estimated probability for each scenario.  By the way, we conducted a similar exercise for the Nasdaq 100 back in September, and you won't believe which scenario actually played out!And remember, the point of this exercise is threefold:Consider all four potential future paths for the index, think about what would cause each scenario to unfold in terms of the macro drivers, and review what signals/patterns/indicators would confirm the scenario.Decide which scenario you feel is most likely, and why you think that's the case. Don't forget to drop me a comment and let me know your vote!Think about how each of the four scenarios would impact your current portfolio. How would you manage risk in each case? How and when would you take action to adapt to this new reality?Let's start with the most optimistic scenario, with the QQQ achieving a new all-time high over the next six to eight weeks.Option 1: The Very Bullish ScenarioFor the most bullish scenario, I basically assumed that the uptrend we've observed since September continues at a very similar pace. That would mean the QQQ could reach up to around $560 or so by the end of January. For that to happen, we'd need charts like NVDA to resume their uptrends, charts like META to hold their recent breakout levels, and all the other sectors to resume a more bullish configuration!Dave's Vote: 10%Option 2: The Mildly Bullish ScenarioWhat if the Magnificent 7 names slow down a bit, and even though other sectors like financials and industrials begin to outperform, it's just not enough to push the benchmarks much higher? Scenario 2 would mean a slower pace to the recent advance, but the bullish phase would still keep the QQQ this week's close around $530. Perhaps the Fed meeting next week suggests a more measured pace to rate cuts in early 2025, and investors grow a bit more skeptical that this market euphoria will continue.Dave's vote: 20%Option 3: The Mildly Bearish ScenarioThe bearish scenarios basically assume that this week's high is about it, and that even though we may drift a bit higher into year end, January 2025 looks a lot like January 2022. The mildly bearish Scenario means we pull back a bit, but not enough to push the Nasdaq 100 below "big round number" support at $500.There are a number of ways this could play out, but perhaps the first run of economic data in January, combined with a disappointing beginning to earnings season, makes us all realize that the euphoria of 2024 is now in the rearview mirror!Dave's vote: 60%Option 4: The Super Bearish ScenarioYou always need a super bearish scenario, if only to remember that it's always a possibility regardless of whatever's happened in recent months! Scenario 4 would mean about a 15% decline in January, which would actually be a fairly reasonable corrective move based on market history.If economic data shows that inflation is not remaining in the 2-3% range, or if earnings season is punctuated by a series of high profile misses, or if the Magnificent 7 all begin breaking down, this super bearish scenario could become a reality in short order.Dave's vote: 10%What probabilities would you assign to each of these four scenarios?  Check out the video below, and then drop a comment with which scenario you select and why!RR#6,DaveP.S. Ready to upgrade your investment process? Check out my free behavioral investing course!David Keller, CMTPresident and Chief StrategistSierra Alpha Research LLCDisclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.The author does not have a position in mentioned securities at the time of publication. Any opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not in any way represent the views or opinions of any other person or entity.

Identifying GREAT Trades and Looking Ahead to 2025 Using RRG Charts

There are a number of ways that you can find great trading opportunities. One way is to simply follow a chart on a WatchList and wait for certain indicators to reach "buy" points. For instance, an uptrending stock many times will find support as its 20-day EMA is tested or when its RSI approaches 40 during pullbacks. For this article, however, I want to show you an interesting way to use RRG charts to accomplish the same thing, only RRG charts might be better for traders who visualize movements better when comparing relative moves.Live Nation (LYV) is in the communication services (XLC) sector and from early-August through late-November, it was in a stealth uptrend outpacing nearly all stocks on a relative basis as it gained over 60% in that 3 1/2 month span. I like to see 20-day EMA tests and this one is quite clear:There's a lot to like here as LYV's industry group - broadcasting & entertainment ($DJUSBC) - is now showing much better relative strength to the S&P 500. In other words, money is rotating INTO the entertainment area and, as an industry group leader, LYV is reaping the rewards. The early-December selloff has taken LYV out of overbought territory on its RSI and allowed it to test its rising 20-day EMA, setting up for a bounce.If I use the weekly and daily RRG charts and dissect the component stocks within the communication services sector, here's what I find:Weekly RRG - XLCI've highlighted LYV as it's the furthest XLC component stock to the right and in the leading quadrant, showing both strong bullish momentum and excellent relative strength. That tells us that we have a stock worth watching for possible trade setups during periods of short-term selling. For that short-term selling and how it looks on a daily RRG, let's drill down to that time frame and check it out.Daily RRG - XLCOnce again, I've highlighted LYV so that you can visualize its movement from an RRG perspective. From experience, many leading stocks will have short-term pullbacks where they move all the way through the Weakening quadrant, only to turn higher and head back towards the Leading quadrant. LYV's sharp chart would show this as a rally back to test the recent price high. If and when that occurs, we'll see LYV's daily RRG chart turn back towards the Leading quadrant. But my point here isn't whether LYV moves higher again for us to make money. Instead, I'm simply pointing out how healthy stocks will look on their weekly and daily RRGs. The weekly chart will highlight a stock's powerful recent move higher and the daily chart will help us to identify those bullish stocks, and possible entry points, that are experiencing short-term weakness.As a swing trader, this is EXACTLY what we want to look for.Huge RRG EventSaturday morning at 10:00am ET, Julius de Kempenaer, Sr. Technical Analyst here at StockCharts.com and the founder and creator of RRG charts, will join me for a FREE (no credit card required) EarningsBeats.com event, "Key Rotation Into 2025", where we'll use RRG charts to show everyone the critical rotation that's taking place now that will likely help shape the direction of our major indices during the balance of 2024 and throughout 2025. For more information and to register for the event, CLICK HERE.If you cannot make the event live, those registering will receive a copy of the recording of the event that you can check out at your earliest convenience. So please register NOW and save your seat!Happy trading!Tom

FedEx (FDX) is preparing to report Q2 results. Here’s what to expect

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) has merged its operating segments into a single entity as part of an extensive reorganization aimed at cutting costs and achieving operational efficiency. The market is […] The post FedEx (FDX) is preparing to report Q2 results. Here’s what to expect first appeared on AlphaStreet.

Costco (COST) reports higher Q1 2025 sales and profit

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST), which operates a chain of membership warehouses, has reported an increase in sales and net profit for the first quarter of 2025. Revenues increased to […] The post Costco (COST) reports higher Q1 2025 sales and profit first appeared on AlphaStreet.

Why Cisco's Stock Reversal Could Be a Game-Changer

Stocks can move fast, like the speed of an arrow flying through the air. And if you don't monitor your charts, you can easily miss a trading opportunity.Last week, I wrote about CSCO stock, one of the stocks filtered in my StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR) scan. At the time, I was waiting for CSCO's stock price to pull back to its 21-day exponential moving average (EMA). Well, it happened a lot quicker than I anticipated.It's good that I go through all my ChartLists every trading day. The pullback also coincided with the upward-sloping trendline. It was accompanied by declining relative performance against the Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) and a decline in the value of the full stochastic oscillator.Is this a classic buy-the-dip moment? To answer the question, let's look at the daily chart of CSCO.FIGURE 1. DAILY CHART OF CSCO STOCK. The uptrend is still in play, making the pullback to the 21-day EMA an attractive entry point.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.The uptrend broke slightly to the downside, but the support from the 21-day EMA was strong. Thursday's price action indicated a reversal is possible.The stochastic oscillator is approaching the 50 level and is starting to turn higher. The last two times CSCO's stock price pulled back to the 21-day EMA, the oscillator turned up at around the 50 level. I'll be watching to see if a similar scenario unfolds this time.CSCO's price action looks attractive. I'm ready to open a long trade in CSCO when the %K line crosses over the %D in the stochastic oscillator. CSCO's stock price hit an all-time high in early December, so a pullback is a prime time to open a long position if all your criteria are met.The Game PlanCisco Systems may not be a direct AI play, but it is a networking company, and the stock could benefit from tech companies' increased AI spending. So it's not too far-fetched to anticipate CSCO's stock price to ride along with the AI wave.Thursday's price action does not yet confirm a bullish upswing, but I'll watch this chart closely. It's an opportunity I don't want to miss.Even if it looks like a near-perfect setup to buy on the dip, there's still a chance the trade could go against me. If I enter a position at around $59 and the trade goes south, the 50-day SMA would be my maximum stop loss.Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

Broadcom Q4 2024 Earnings: Stay tuned for the live earnings call and real-time transcript

Semiconductor company Broadcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is expected to report fourth-quarter 2024 results today at 4:15 p.m. ET. The market is looking for an increase in revenues and earnings. Listen […] The post Broadcom Q4 2024 Earnings: Stay tuned for the live earnings call and real-time transcript first appeared on AlphaStreet.

SFIX Earnings: Stitch Fix Q1 2025 loss narrows; revenue drops 13%

Personal styling company Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX) has reported a narrower net loss for the first quarter of 2025. Revenues declined 13%. First-quarter net loss was $6.26 million or […] The post SFIX Earnings: Stitch Fix Q1 2025 loss narrows; revenue drops 13% first appeared on AlphaStreet.

Small Caps are Set to Skyrocket in 2025—Here's What You Need to Know

With an new administration inbound in Washington, D.C., might now be a good time to jump into small-cap stocks?If you've heard this maxim based on the Presidential Election Cycle Theory, it has some truth to it. Small-caps tend to thrive after presidential elections as attention shifts to domestic issues and governance. Since 1980, the Russell 2000 has averaged a 15% return in post-election years, outperforming large-cap stocks by about 4 percentage points.Since we're thinking about seasonality, what about small-cap seasonality on a year-round basis? How do small caps seasonally perform throughout the year, and is it a good time to jump in now?Let's get straight to it, starting with a 10-year seasonality chart of iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), our small-cap proxy. If you click on the link above, be sure to toggle the timescale to 10 years (the chart's default period is 5 years).FIGURE 1. 10-YEAR SEASONALITY CHART OF IWM. Note that November is IWM's strongest month. The average higher close rate is the number above the bars, while the average returns are at the bottom of the bars just above the months.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.Over the last 10 years, November has been IWM's strongest seasonal month, averaging a 90% higher close rate and a nearly 6% monthly return. While December and January are seasonally tepid, February through July are consistently strong. With 2025 following an election year, investors may find small caps an attractive investment opportunity.If you want to add the Russell 2000 to your portfolio, you'll want to fine-tune an entry point. But how? First, examine a weekly chart of IWM to understand the larger context of the index's current price action.FIGURE 2. WEEKLY CHART OF IWM. It helps to pay attention to the resistance levels going back to 2020.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.Look at the two resistance levels marked by the magenta and blue dotted lines. Notice the difficulty IWM experienced breaking above the first level (magenta), at $224, from the end of July to November, forming an ascending triangle. As IWM broke through that contested level, it also broke above the second level of resistance (blue line) and its all-time high at $234.50.Having pulled back slightly after breaking through two major resistance levels, bulls aiming to add positions are probably looking for a well-timed entry point. Let's shift to a daily chart.FIGURE 3. DAILY CHART OF IWM. Keep an eye on the swing lows marked by the blue dashed horizontal lines.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.First off, IWM's technicals demonstrate strength, as shown by the StockChartsTechnicalRank (SCTR) line, currently sitting just below the bullish 90-level threshold. However, the two volume-based indicators—Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) and On Balance Volume (OBV)—show a stark divergence. This can indicate, among other things, that selling pressure is prominent on the institutional side, while retail investors are driving up buying pressure (institutional players have the upper hand in most cases).As IWM's price pulls back, be mindful of the swing lows, each marked by a blue dotted line in the chart. Though you can expect those levels to serve as support, I'd be wary if the price closes below $215. Not only would that invalidate the near-term uptrend (no longer seeing higher highs and higher lows), but it would also fall into a range muddled with historical congestion (as seen in the weekly chart).If IWM bounces above $226 or $215, look at the volume-based indicators to see if buying pressure on both indicates bullish alignment. Direction in volume often precedes price, so keep an eye on each. Hopefully, a strong bounce on high volume will mark a well-timed entry into the index ETF.At the CloseSmall-cap stocks have a history of shining in post-election years and thriving in specific seasonal windows, like November and the spring months. But timing is everything, so add this chart to your ChartList and watch the levels and indicators discussed above. Should conditions shift favorably, you can decide whether it's the right time to pull the trigger.Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

Earnings Preview: Can Lennar Corporation (LEN) sustain its uptrend in Q4?

Homebuilder Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN) is set to report fourth-quarter results next week, after delivering strong quarterly sales and earnings performance this year. The resilient housing market and interest rate […] The post Earnings Preview: Can Lennar Corporation (LEN) sustain its uptrend in Q4? first appeared on AlphaStreet.

Unlock Options Trading Opportunities with StockCharts & OptionsPlay

Tony and Grayson are back with another informative video highlighting the opportunities the OptionsPlay add-on brings to the StockCharts platform. Tony highlights income generation ideas you can find with the add on. Together, the duo also cover the strategy center, and the SharpCharts and ACP widgets.This video premiered on December 10, 2024.

How to Spot Low-Volatility Stocks That are Ready to Explode

As the year winds down, investors are beginning to position their portfolios for the New Year. I'm considering it, and perhaps you are too.Next year, in addition to the seasonal rotations among sectors, we have a plot twist: a new administration in D.C. likely to bring disruptive policy changes affecting the market.The Financials sector is expected to perform well under the new administration. If that's the case, it's worth taking a closer look at this sector and identify which stocks to watch for potential buy opportunities. If you're already considering financial stocks and looking to fine-tune an entry before year-end, then consider those that have pulled back or are trading in a tight, low-volatility consolidation range—prime candidates for a potential bounce.How can you spot these opportunities? One way is to use MarketCarpets' Bollinger Band Width setting.On Monday, I used this tool with the Latest Value setting, which provides a score between 0 to 100. The closer to zero, the narrower the BandWidth. The narrower the BandWidth, the greater the likelihood of spotting a "squeeze" leading to a significant price move or a breakout.FIGURE 1. MARKETCARPETS BOLLINGER BAND WIDTH SET TO LATEST VALUE. It won't be surprising if most of the big stocks on the list with the lowest value exhibit similar patterns.Image source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.If you look at the table on the right, you'll see that the three biggest stocks with the lowest chart values are Visa (V), Mastercard (MA), and Berkshire Hathaway B shares (BRK/B). If you were to continue scrolling, the three big banks with the narrowest Bollinger Bandwidths are Bank of America (BAC), Morgan Stanley (MS), Goldman Sachs (GS), and JP Morgan Chase (JPM). For many investors, some of these shares are quite expensive. So, let's consider that and focus on the stocks that are more relatively affordable to most readers: BAC, MS, and JPM.Before diving into these stocks, let's examine the sector's breadth using a daily chart of the S&P FInancial Bullish Percent Index ($BPFINA). We'll also compare the relative performance of the Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) as a proxy for the large U.S. banking industry against the Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF), which represents the broader financials sector.Sector Breadth and Relative Performance of Banks vs. SectorThe $BPFINA shows the percentage of stocks signaling Point & Figure "buy" signals. Right now, 91% of S&P financial stocks are flashing buy signals (see below).FIGURE 1. FINANCIAL SECTOR BULLISH PERCENT INDEX. The Financial sector is bullish but potentially overbought.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.While a BPI figure above 50% is bullish, above 70% signals that the sector is potentially overbought. On an industry level, the banking industry is outperforming broader financials by 11% and rising.Bank of AmericaLet's get to the stocks, starting with a daily chart of BAC.FIGURE 2. DAILY CHART OF BANK OF AMERICA. Is the stock poised for a big move up or down?Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.There's a lot here, so I'll bullet the key points:BAC's technical strength, as measured by the StockChartsTechnical Rank (SCTR) is slightly declining, but at a level just below 70, it signals only slight weakness.The Bollinger BandWidth has decreased significantly, and BAC's price is above the lower band. This doesn't signify a squeeze as much as a low volatility pullback. But what are the chances that BAC is likely to decline further?On a relative performance scale, BAC is slightly underperforming its industry, down barely 2%.In terms of momentum, there's a divergence between indicators: On Balance Volume (OBV) suggests high buying pressure, possibly driven by retail investors, while Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicates strong selling pressure, likely reflecting institutional activity.BAC is one of the largest US banks, so I'd add it to my ChartList as a possible prospect for a longer-term investment. However, given the mixed technical signals, I consider this a wait-and-see moment, observing how price reacts at current levels and whether the OBV and CMF can align if BAC continues its move to the upside.How does BAC compare with Morgan Stanley?Morgan StanleyLet's take a look at a daily chart.FIGURE 3. DAILY CHART OF MS. The stock's performance, as measured by SCTR, is performing slightly better than BAC.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.MS's SCTR score, at 83, is stronger than BAC's and close to the 90 level, which might be considered exceedingly bullish.As its Bollinger BandWidth narrows, the stock has also fallen below support, coming out of a rounding top, and looking to fill the wide gap made at the beginning of November.MS is slightly outperforming its industry peers by slightly over 3%, better than BAC's relative performance.Selling pressure, however, is strong, and the OBV and CMF appear to align.This appears to be a classic pullback scenario. I would add this to my ChartList, as MS is one of the biggest players in the industry, but I'd wait for a bounce and monitor a bullish reversal in both the OBV and CMF before considering a long position.JP Morgan ChaseFinally, let's look at the last big bank on my list: JP Morgan Chase. Below is a daily chart.FIGURE 4. DAILY CHART OF JPM. The divergence in the OBV and CMF is something to watch carefully.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.JPM's SCTR score of 76 is declining, yet still relatively bullish.Its Bollinger BandWidth indication is similar to the two we just viewed. In JPM's case, traders seem hesitant to commit to any direction as price settles right below the middle band. It's as if they're waiting for some indication to trigger movement in one direction or another. Regarding relative performance, JPM is barely outperforming its industry peers, by a little over 1%.Similar to the BAC example, there appears to be a potential, yet prominent divergence between retail buying and institutional selling, as the OBV has been climbing while the CMF has been steadily declining.JPM is sitting in a near-term holding pattern. It's going to break eventually. But for now, the market appears unable to commit to a given direction, and the mixed momentum signals seem to support this view.[…]

Key highlights from Macy’s (M) Q3 2024 earnings results

Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) reported its third quarter 2024 earnings results today. Net sales decreased 2.4% year-over-year to $4.7 billion. Comparable sales were down 2.4% on an owned basis and […] The post Key highlights from Macy’s (M) Q3 2024 earnings results first appeared on AlphaStreet.

3 WAYS to Pinpoint When a Stocks Uptrend is Ending

In this video, Dave unveils his "line in the sand" technique to help determine when stocks in established uptrends may be near the end of the bullish phase. He'll share specific levels he's watching for the S&P 500, AMZN, TMUS, and KR, and also review three tools on the StockCharts platform you can use to monitor potential stop loss levels for stocks in your portfolio.This video originally premiered on December 10, 2024. Watch on our dedicated David Keller page on StockCharts TV!Previously recorded videos from Dave are available at this link.

What to expect when General Mills (GIS) reports Q2 2025 earnings results

Shares of General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) stayed green on Tuesday. The stock has dropped 11% over the past three months. The branded food company is scheduled to report its […] The post What to expect when General Mills (GIS) reports Q2 2025 earnings results first appeared on AlphaStreet.

Options Trade Ideas YOU NEED to SEE!

Looking for options trade ideas? In this video, Tony presents some of the best options trading strategies! After discussing special 0DTE strategies, the big picture, and individual sectors and industries, Tony covers bullish and bearish ideas for stocks including NVDA, SHOP, GOOGL, META, CAT and many more.This video premiered on December 9, 2024.

Market As Good As It Gets

Today Carl looks at the 26 indexes, sectors and groups in a CandleGlance to see how the indexes stack up. It is clear that all of the indexes are as good as they can get. Carl warns that when things are as good as they can get, the only place left to go is down. Overbought conditions can persist, but it is certainly an attention flag.Today Carl took us into the Semiconductor (SMH) industry group to discover how the group is weighted.Carl also gives us his overview of the market in general and then covers the Magnificent Seven in the short and intermediate terms. Which ones are set up bullishly and which two are struggling?Erin takes over and talks about sector rotation by going through the sector CandleGlance to see where aggressive and defensive sectors stand currently. There are clear winners and losers.The pair finish the trading room by going through viewers symbol requests that includes looks at Palantir (PLTR) and Super Micro (SMCI).01:22 DP Market Scoreboards02:46 Semiconductor (SMH) Weighting04:57 Market Overview including Dollar, Gold and Crude Oil among others13:47 Magnificent Seven17:31 Market As Good As It Gets22:47 Sector Rotation31:02 Symbol RequestsIf you'd like to join us LIVE on Mondays at Noon ET, register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D6iAp-C1S6SebVpQIYcC6g#/registrationTry out any of our subscriptions for two week for FREE! The DP Alert is a "must-have"! Use coupon code: DPTRIAL2 at checkout here: https://www.decisionpoint.com/products.htmlIntroducing the new Scan Alert System!Delivered to your email box at the end of the market day. You'll get the results of our proprietary scans that Erin uses to pick her "Diamonds in the Rough" for the DecisionPoint Diamonds Report. Get all of the results and see which ones you like best! Only $29/month! Or, use our free trial to try it out for two weeks using coupon code: DPTRIAL2. Click HERE to subscribe NOW!Learn more about DecisionPoint.com:Watch the latest episode of the DecisionPointTrading Room on DP's YouTube channel here! Try us out for two weeks with a trial subscription! Use coupon code: DPTRIAL2 Subscribe HERE!Technical Analysis is a windsock, not a crystal ball. --Carl Swenlin(c) Copyright 2024 DecisionPoint.comDisclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional. Any opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author, and do not in any way represent the views or opinions of any other person or entity.DecisionPoint is not a registered investment advisor. Investment and trading decisions are solely your responsibility. DecisionPoint newsletters, blogs or website materials should NOT be interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security or to take any specific action.Helpful DecisionPoint Links:Trend ModelsPrice Momentum Oscillator (PMO)On Balance VolumeSwenlin Trading Oscillators (STO-B and STO-V)ITBM and ITVMSCTR RankingBear Market Rules

Buy Tejas Networks; target of Rs 1100: Emkay Global Financial

Emkay Global Financial is bullish on Tejas Networks has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1100 in its research report dated April 23, 2024.

Buy Bajaj Finance; target of Rs 9000: Emkay Global Financial

Emkay Global Financial is bullish on Bajaj Finance has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 9000 in its research report dated April 23, 2024.

Reduce Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail; target of Rs 230: Emkay Global Financial

Emkay Global Financial recommended reduce rating on Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail with a target price of Rs 230 in its research report dated April 23, 2024.

Buy HDFC Life Insurance Company; target of Rs 739: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities is bullish on HDFC Life Insurance Company has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 739 in its research report dated April 21, 2024.

Accumulate Infosys; target of Rs 1531: KR Choksey

KR Choksey recommended Accumulate rating on Infosys with a target price of Rs 1531 in its research report dated April 22, 2024.

Buy Navneet Education; target of Rs 182: Prabhudas Lilladher

Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on Navneet Education has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 182 in its research report dated April 22, 2024.

Buy City Union Bank; target of Rs 170: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities is bullish on City Union Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 170 in its research report dated April 21, 2024.