Indian police have killed 31 suspected Maoist rebels in what is being described as the “biggest ever operation” against the long-running insurgency. Security forces spent 21 days attempting to capture the rebels along the border of the states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana in central India, Home Minister Amit Shah said Wednesday. Describing the operation as a “historic breakthrough,” Shah said security forces carried out the “biggest ever operation” against the rebels, killing 31 of them in Karreguttalu Hill, considered a Maoist stronghold. Indian authorities have been battling Maoist rebel groups, also known as Naxals, across several central and northern states since 1967. Inspired by Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong, insurgents have over the decades launched attacks on government forces in an attempt to overthrow the state and, they say, usher in a classless society. “Our security forces completed this biggest anti-Naxal operation in just 21 days and I am extremely…
It seems some parents in New Zealand just can’t get the message. Once again, King has topped the list of baby names rejected by the country’s Registrar General. The royal title led the list of banned baby names for 14 years in a row until 2023 when it was replaced by Prince, which ranks second in the latest iteration. Other regal references including Duke, Majesty and Emperor are also a no-go in the country, which polices birth names under its strict registration law. New Zealand registered 60,000 births last year and rejected 38 proposed names, according to a letter from John Crawford-Smith, Principal Advisor of the Department of Internal Affairs, in response to a written inquiry. Under the law, baby names must not be offensive, unreasonably long, or include numbers and symbols. They must also refrain from resembling official titles and ranks “without adequate justification,” according to the Births, Deaths,…
Bullish signal alert! Over 50% of S&P 500 stocks are now above their 200-day moving average. In this video, Dave explains this key market breadth indicator and what it means for stock market trends. He shows how moving average breadth has reached a bullish milestone, what this means based on historical signals over the past 15 years, and how it compares to the Zweig Breadth Thrust. He also introduces the stoplight market phase technique—a simple but effective method using StockCharts tools to assess market conditions in real time. This video originally premiered on May 13, 2025. Watch on StockCharts’ dedicated David Keller page! Previously recorded videos from Dave are available at this link.
Let’s be honest. Did anyone think a little more than a month ago that the S&P 500 was primed for a 1000-point rebound? I turned bullish at that April 7th bottom a month ago, but I did not see this type of massive recovery so quickly. Why does this happen? I believe these panicked selloffs occur, because the big Wall Street firms get out prior to market massacres and they need to get back in. What’s the best way to accumulate shares? To send out your best market influencers (oops, I meant analysts) to drive home the pain and misery that’s coming. I mean, just ask the media outlets. They were the ones responsible for all those terrorizing headlines. And market makers added panic by opening stocks much, much lower from previous days’ closes on many occasions this year. Want some evidence? Well, let’s go back in time and zero…
In this in-depth walkthrough, Grayson introduces the brand-new Market Summary Dashboard, an all-in-one resource designed to help you analyze the market with ease, speed, and depth. Follow along as Grayson shows how to take advantage of panels, mini-charts, and quick scroll menus to maximize your StockCharts experience. This video originally premiered on May 12, 2025. Click on the above image to watch on our dedicated Grayson Roze page on StockCharts TV. You can view previously recorded videos from Grayson at this link.
Earnings season continues, and this week we’re looking at three companies heading into their reports with different trajectories. One is in a long-term downtrend, one has been a steady riser, and one is somewhere in between. Let’s unpack what’s happening adn what to watch, all with an eye on balancing opportunity and risk, something that matters even more when you’re managing your own nest egg. Under Armour (UAA): Looking for a Comeback If you’ve held Under Armour for the long term, you would be better off hiding out literally under armor than trying to make money owning the stock. For traders, though, there may be a near-term opportunity to trade. The stock’s all-time peak coincided with the peak of the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry jacking up threes. Every kid in the gym tried to be like Steph, and young basketball players couldn’t get enough of his gear. I…
Sector Shuffle: Same Players, New Positions The past week brought an unusual shake-up in the RRG sector ranking model. While the composition of the top five sectors, and thus the bottom six, remained unchanged, every single position in the entire ranking shifted — a rare occurrence that sets the stage for what’s likely to be another interesting week ahead. (2) Utilities – (XLU)* (5) Communication Services – (XLC)* (1) Consumer Staples – (XLP)* (3) Financials – (XLF)* (4) Real-Estate – (XLRE)* (7) Industrials – (XLI)* (6) Healthcare – (XLV)* (9) Technology – (XLK)* (8) Materials – (XLB)* (11) Consumer Discretionary – (XLY)* (10) Energy – (XLE)* Weekly RRG On the weekly Relative Rotation Graph, we’re seeing some interesting movements: Staples, Utilities, and Real Estate remain in the leading quadrant, but are losing some relative momentum. Financials and Communication Services have moved into the weakening quadrant, but with high RS ratio…
We’ve been cautious about the uptrend phase off the April low for a number of reasons, including the lack of breadth support. While short-term measures of breadth had turned more positive, the long-term breadth conditions had remained firmly in the bearish realm. With the renewed strength in risk assets over the last week, our long-term breadth measures now indicate a healthy uptrend phase. Today we’ll dive a little deeper into one of those breadth indicators, talk about why we track moving average breadth, and show how this recent bullish signal could be a sign of stronger price action to come. Here we’re showing the S&P 500 on a closing basis along with its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Below that, we’re tracking the percent of S&P 500 stocks above their 200-day moving average, followed by the percent of stocks above their 50-day moving average. Starting at the bottom, we can…
For months, investors have been on edge over U.S.-China tariff tensions, bracing for everything from fears of empty shelves to rising prices. But after this weekend’s trade talks, where both sides agreed to temporary tariff cuts (emphasis on temporary), stocks surged. On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) jumped 1,160 points, while the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) rallied 3.26% and 4.35%, respectively. Monday’s rally sparked hopes that the worst may be over. Yet analysts remain split: some see signs of a bottom, while others warn this 90-day pause is just the start of a long, messy negotiation. So here’s the critical question: If this is the bottom, which sector (or industry) leads the rebound, and is it worth investing in it right now? For investors, the answer could be the difference between riding the next bull wave or watching it pass by. Nasdaq-100 Shows Strength, but…
Want to know how to find strong stocks in a volatile market? In this video, Joe uses Relative Strength (RS), Fibonacci retracements, and technical analysis to spot top sectors and manage downside risk. Follow along as Joe breaks down how to use the Relative Strength indicator to separate outperforming stocks from those failing at resistance. He highlights sectors showing strong or improving RS, discusses the Fibonacci retracement on QQQ, and explains what it means for downside risk. Joe wraps up with detailed chart analysis on viewer-submitted symbol requests, including QTUM, HOOD, and more, to help you sharpen your trading decisions with expert insights. The video premiered on May 14, 2025. Click this link to watch on Joe’s dedicated page. Archived videos from Joe are available at this link. Send symbol requests to stocktalk@stockcharts.com; you can also submit a request in the comments section below the video on YouTube. Symbol Requests can be…









