UnitedHealth broke out to new highs in July. Now after a pullback, some traders may see potential for a continuation to the upside.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the pair of bullish moves after the last two earnings reports. That kind of price action may reflect positive sentiment toward the health insurer’s fundamentals.
Next, the second jump propelled...
Texas Instruments is battling a long-term price line, and some traders may think the chipmaker is ready for a breakout.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the $202.26 level, its previous all-time high from almost three years ago. TXN approached this zone in late May before pausing. It tried again in July but fell along with the rest of the market. The stock...
Energy stocks bounced last week. However they remain the worst-performing sector this year and now some traders may see downside risk in Chevron.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the March low of $147.67. CVX knifed through this potential support level in early August and peaked near it a few weeks later. Now it’s stalling around the same level. Has old...
Nvidia has been largely quiet as the S&P 500 pushes to new highs, but will that change?
The first pattern on today’s chart is the convergence of the 50- and 100-day simple moving averages. On one hand, this highlights the semiconductor giant’s longer-term uptrend. On the other, it highlights intermediate-term neutrality. That could make some trend followers look...
Bank of America fell sharply over the summer as Warren Buffett sold shares. But now some traders may think the lender has stabilized.
The first pattern today’s chart is the rally between early August and early September. BAC retraced half the move before returning to the upside. That may suggest that buyers are in charge.
Second, the bounce occurred at the...
Gold has been rallying to new highs recently, and now some traders may think silver can play catch up.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the pair of converging lines this year. Notice how XAGUSD has been pushing against the upper line since Friday. That may be viewed as the start of a breakout.
Second, prices held a peak from late August. Old resistance...
Caterpillar began the year with a strong rally before entering an extended pause. But now some traders may think the Dow Jones Industrial Average member is ready to start moving again.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the low in June, the lower low in August and this month’s higher low. That’s a potential high basing pattern that may suggest new support has...
Uber Technologies has drifted sideways for most of the year, but some traders may think it’s getting ready to move.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the previous all-time high of $64.05 from 2021. UBER bounced at this level in June and is trying to stabilize slightly above it this month. That may suggest that support has developed above old...
Tapestry had a big rally in the first quarter and has been consolidating since. Now some traders may see potential for a move to the upside.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the January low of $35.26. The retailer tested and held that level in early August, which may suggest that support is in place.
Next, a trio of bullish candles after the most recent...
Chip stocks have been climbing since early last year. Now, after a healthy pullback, some traders may look for the longer-term uptrend to continue.
The first pattern on today’s chart of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index is the rising 200-day simple moving average (SMA). SOX bounced at this SMA in late 2023 and again last month. The most recent price action...
Marvell Technology surged on strong results last month. Now some traders may think the chip stock will continue higher.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the bullish gap on August 30 after the quarterly numbers. That may reflect positive sentiment in the name -- especially given its potential datacenter AI exposure.
Second is the series of lower highs since...
Cisco Systems rallied on strong results last month. Now, after a pullback, some buyers may see a potential opportunity.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the bullish gap after earnings and revenue beat estimates. (Management also announced plans to cut the workforce by 7 percent.)
Next, $48.16 was the low from that session. Notice how CSCO pulled back to...
Homebuilders like Lennar have been climbing as the broader market struggles. Could traders look for more gains as the Federal Reserve prepares interest-rate cuts?
The first pattern on today’s chart is the rally to new highs in July, followed by a limited pullback and upside continuation in August. Such price action may reflect accumulation by longer-term...
Energy is the worst-performing sector so far this year, and some bearish signs may be appearing in Exxon Mobil.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of higher lows since mid-June. Most of them were followed by higher highs, but a lower high occurred in late August. A lower low followed this week. Is a breakdown starting?
Second, prices have slipped...
Dell Technologies fell sharply in late May, and some traders may see further downside risk.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the selloff between mid-July and early August. DELL has been unable to climb past a 50 percent retracement of that move, which may suggest its direction is lower.
That level around $113-114 is also near the 200-day simple moving...
Freeport-McMoRan has struggled since the spring and some traders may see risk of further declines.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of higher highs and higher lows since early August. The copper miner fell through the bottom of that channel on Tuesday, creating a potential bear-flag breakdown.
Second is the zone around $43.30. It was a high in...
Energy stocks continue to lag as the market anticipates greater supply and weaker demand from China. The backdrop may be creating downside risk in Halliburton, a key provider of oilfield services.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the January low just below $33. Prices bounced there in June and July. They slid below in August, which may be viewed as a...
Netflix recovered quickly from its August lows, and now some traders may see potential for a rally to new highs.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the July 17 peak of $678.97. Notice how the streaming-video stock crossed and held that level last week. Has old resistance become new support?
Second, the July 17 candle followed a mixed quarterly report. The...
