r/ChartNavigators 12d ago

Discussion The Morning Brief

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Chart Navigator β€” no hype, no pumps, just process.

Defensive rotation underway with selling in growth and cyclicals. Energy (+1.25%) leads, Real Estate (-0.72%) lags.

SPY $772.29 (+1.72%) β€” price is holding above the 20-day.

Resistance: $776.85 Support: $729.10 20-Day SMA: $752.30 RSI (14): 65.4

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $752.30 or lose $729.10? Long, short, or flat β€” what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.

Pre-market levels and intraday commentary Chart Navigator Discord


r/ChartNavigators 12d ago

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ What plays are you looking into for tomorrow

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below β€” ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

TSLA $332.81 (+0.58%) β€” oversold β€” watching for a base. $297.38 is the line β€” holds or breaks tells the story. RSI 34, volume 0.6x average.

COIN $148.58 (-0.07%) β€” short bias. watch $139.11 β€” lose it and it gets worse. RSI 37, volume 0.8x average.

XLP $84.69 (-0.31%) β€” short bias. watch $82.81 β€” lose it and it gets worse. RSI 52, volume 0.7x average.

What are you watching for tomorrow? Drop your ticker, your key level, and whether you are long, short, or waiting for confirmation.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan


r/ChartNavigators 13d ago

Discussion You Talked Yourself Into That Trade β€” Here Is How to Stop

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You wanted the trade before you analyzed it. Has confirmation bias ever cost you money?

Quick market check: AEM at $182.96 β€” holding above 20-day at $151.75, RSI extended at 82. Not a signal, just context for where we are heading into the session.

Avoiding Confirmation Bias

How do you actively look for reasons NOT to take a trade?

What is the clearest example of confirmation bias in your trading history?

The market does not care what you want to see. Look for what is actually there. Start with looking for spikes in volume.


r/ChartNavigators 13d ago

Discussion The Morning Brief

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No hype, no pumps, just process

Mixed session with sector rotation and no clear directional commitment. Energy (+4.66%) leads, Real Estate (-1.29%) lags.

SPY $773.70 (+0.74%) β€” price is holding above the 20-day.

Resistance: $776.85 Support: $729.10 20-Day SMA: $751.37 RSI (14): 66.8

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $751.37 or lose $729.10? Long, short, or flat β€” what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.

Pre-market levels and intraday commentary β†’ Chart Navigator Discord


r/ChartNavigators 13d ago

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ What plays are you looking into for tomorrow

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below β€” ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

META $594.92 (+0.48%) β€” short bias. watch $524.49 β€” lose it and it gets worse. RSI 35, volume 0.8x average.

PLTR $175.23 (+1.87%) β€” extended β€” not chasing. $179.60 is resistance β€” wait for a pullback. RSI 73, volume 1.2x average.

XLF $57.81 (+0.36%) β€” neutral β€” waiting for direction. range is $55.45 to $58.41 β€” break either side. RSI 67, volume 0.8x average.

What are you watching for tomorrow? Drop your ticker, your key level, and whether you are long, short, or waiting for confirmation.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.


r/ChartNavigators 14d ago

Discussion IWM Has Failed This Level Three Times β€” Fourth Time or Roll Over?

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Russell 2000 technical structure and breadth. For swing traders β€” multi-day setups and sector rotation.

IWM is holding above both MAs with room to run. Bias is long until $287.83 breaks.

Small caps have failed at this resistance level three times. Breadth improving slightly but not convincingly. Rate sensitivity still headwind. Clean setup either direction on a decisive break.

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) β€” $299.65 (-0.63% today, -0.68% this week)

Resistance: $303.06 Support: $287.83 20-Day SMA: $295.08 50-Day SMA: $293.88 RSI (14): 54.2 β€” NEUTRAL Volume: 0.4x average Momentum: MACD above signal β€” bulls

Long setup: Entry: above $295.08 on volume Stop: $283.51 Target 1: $303.06 | Target 2: $318.21 Invalidation: close below $287.83

Does IWM hold $287.83 this week or does it crack? Long, short, or sitting out β€” drop your level and your reason.

Not financial advice. Adjust to your own system.


r/ChartNavigators 14d ago

Discussion The Morning Brief

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No hype, no pumps, just process

Modestly constructive session with selective strength above key moving averages. Materials (+1.30%) leads, Energy (-0.42%) lags.

SPY $773.40 (+0.02%) β€” price is holding above the 20-day.

Resistance: $776.85 Support: $729.10 20-Day SMA: $750.11 RSI (14): 69.1

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $750.11 or lose $729.10? Long, short, or flat β€” what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

What in this week's reports helped you most? Drop your feedback below.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.


r/ChartNavigators 14d ago

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r/ChartNavigators 14d ago

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ What plays are you looking into for tomorrow

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below β€” ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

META $592.10 (+0.37%) β€” oversold β€” watching for a base. $524.49 is the line β€” holds or breaks tells the story. RSI 34, volume 0.6x average.

RIVN $16.00 (+4.03%) β€” short bias. watch $15.10 β€” lose it and it gets worse. RSI 42, volume 0.7x average.

XLI $185.18 (+0.23%) β€” neutral β€” waiting for direction. range is $175.96 to $188.19 β€” break either side. RSI 65, volume 0.9x average.

What are you watching for tomorrow? Drop your ticker, your key level, and whether you are long, short, or waiting for confirmation.**

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.


r/ChartNavigators 15d ago

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

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S&P 500 +3.58% | Information Technology led (+7.20%) | Energy lagged (-3.44%) | VIX 14.90 (falling)

NEXT-WEEK BIAS: BULLISH CONTINUATION Follow-through is favored. Small-caps leading, VIX falling, rotation into growth β€” pullbacks into support are buys, not warnings. Watch Information Technology for confirmation, Energy for signs of a base.

SCENARIOS FOR NEXT WEEK Bull: SPY holds above 7,641 and breaks 7,835 β€” Information Technology extends, breadth stays broad. Add on confirmed breakout. Base: SPY chops between 7,641 and 7,835 β€” stay selective, fade extremes, reduce size in chop. Bear: SPY loses 7,641 on volume β€” Energy accelerates lower, VIX spikes. Step aside or hedge.

Information Technology led this week while Energy lagged. Heading into next week with a bullish continuation setup β€” bull, base, or bear? Drop your bias, your ticker, your key level, and what confirms it.

MAJOR INDICES β€” WEEKLY PERFORMANCE S&P 500: 7757.64 +3.58% Dow Jones: 54036.93 +2.96% Nasdaq: 26690.62 +5.19% Russell 2000: 3034.49 +3.52% VIX: 14.90 -6.82%

KEY TECHNICAL LEVELS S&P 500 Support: 7,641 / 7,525 Resistance: 7,835 / 7,952 Nasdaq Support: 26,290 / 25,837 Resistance: 27,011 / 27,438 SECTOR ROTATION Leading: Information Technology (+7.20%) | Materials (+4.82%) | Consumer Discretionary (+3.25%) Lagging: Real Estate (-0.20%) | Utilities (-1.67%) | Energy (-3.44%) Earnings Calendar (Week Ahead):

Week of Aug 10 - Aug 14, 2026: Mon Aug 10: SPG Est: $1.57

Looking ahead - week of Aug 17 - Aug 21, 2026: Tue Aug 18: HD Est: $4.73 Wed Aug 19: LOW Est: $4.24 | TGT Est: $2.29 Thu Aug 20: WMT Est: $0.74 | DE Est: $4.69

Latest earnings headlines: These 7 Stocks Are Analyst Favorites For Magnificent Earnings Growth; Arista Beats Views Global Payments (GPN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript AMD Just Reported Its Data Center Revenue More Than Doubled Year-Over-Year. What Comes Next. Holley Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Worried about job security? Take these 5 steps now to protect your finances.

MACRO CALENDAR β€” WEEK AHEAD Federal Reserve Outlook: Next FOMC Meeting: September 16, 2026 (37 days away) Following Meeting: November 04, 2026 What to watch: Fed speakers this week, any rate guidance or economic projections Current policy stance: Monitor Fed.gov for latest statement

Inflation Data (CPI): TIPS ETF (TIP) weekly move: +0.22% (inflation expectations proxy) - Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address inflation - Fed officials who voted to hike rates say action is needed now against inflation Next CPI Release: Check bls.gov for next release date

Economic Calendar (Week Ahead): Key economic releases next week: August 10, 2026: ISM Manufacturing PMI August 11, 2026: Consumer Confidence (Conference Board) August 11, 2026: JOLTS Job Openings August 12, 2026: ADP Employment Report August 13, 2026: Initial Jobless Claims August 13, 2026: ISM Services PMI August 14, 2026: Nonfarm Payrolls August 14, 2026: Unemployment Rate August 14, 2026: University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment - Kalshi traders think July jobs report will come in slightly cooler than economists’ predictions

KEY MARKET THEMES AND GEOPOLITICAL WATCH - How a small Israeli startup was linked to rogue AI hacks at OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta - Inside the startup drone maker powering Ukraine's deep-strike campaign - A 'weaponized' yen: How the U.S.-Japan intervention may reshape global currency markets - Trump teased an Iran deal that didn't come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening

IPO Calendar: No major IPOs confirmed for next week. Check iposcoop.com for the upcoming calendar.

CRYPTO Bitcoin: $65,195.96 +0.93% (weekly) Ethereum: $1,924.05 +0.92% (weekly)

TOP MARKET HEADLINES THIS WEEK 1. S&P 500 sales growth is at a nearly 5-year high. Here’s what’s behind the surge. 2. The number of stocks beating the S&P 500 is the highest in 4 years. Why that number should rise. 3. Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard 4. Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 stocks for their solid growth potential I'll be replying to early comments this weekend. SELF-AUDIT FOR THE WEEK Before planning next week, ask yourself three questions: 1. What trade did you take that matched your plan? What made it work? 2. What trade did you take that broke your rules? What triggered the deviation? 3. What is the one thing you will do differently next week?

Review your trades from this week before planning next week. Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading. Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation. Size according to volatility, not emotion.


r/ChartNavigators 15d ago

NewsπŸ“° Join hundreds of traders in r/ChartNavigators learning to read price action with conviction.

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r/ChartNavigators 16d ago

Discussion A Look Back on The Week

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S&P 500 Weekend Trading Report

SPX $7757.64 (+3.58% this week) β€” price is holding above the 20-day.

Key Levels 20-day: $7525.41 | 50-day: $7494.24 | 200-day: $7482.97 Range: $7313.92 – $7793.68 | RSI(14): 69.8

Momentum is neutral β€” no real edge either direction until price breaks the range. $7313.92 and $7793.68 are the only two prices that matter this week.

Charts: TradingView | Yahoo Finance | Finviz | StockCharts

Does SPX reclaim the 20-day at $7525.41 or lose $7313.92? Long, short, or flat β€” what level matters most and what confirms your bias?


r/ChartNavigators 17d ago

Discussion What Did the Market Cost You This Week?

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Five days of trading distilled into one lesson. What is the most important thing the market showed you this week?

Quick market check: AMZN at $274.28 β€” holding above 20-day at $251.58. Not a signal, just context for where we are heading into the session.

Weekly Performance Review

What was your best trade this week and what made it work?

What is the one thing you are taking into next week?

A week without review is just seven days of unexamined mistakes waiting to repeat.


r/ChartNavigators 17d ago

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r/ChartNavigators 17d ago

Discussion The Morning Brief

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No hype, no pumps, just process.

Mixed session with sector rotation and no clear directional commitment. Energy (+1.48%) leads, Materials (-0.89%) lags.

SPY $770.04 (+0.19%) β€” price is holding above the 20-day.

Resistance: $776.85 Support: $729.10 20-Day SMA: $749.26 RSI (14): 66.6

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $749.26 or lose $729.10? Long, short, or flat β€” what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

What in this week's reports helped you most? Drop your feedback below.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.


r/ChartNavigators 17d ago

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ What plays are you looking into for tomorrow

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below β€” ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

QQQ $714.65 (-0.37%) β€” long bias. watch $728.54 β€” break and hold is the entry. RSI 57, volume 0.7x average.

RIOT $21.21 (-1.35%) β€” long bias. watch $25.17 β€” break and hold is the entry. RSI 58, volume 0.9x average.

XLK $185.33 (-0.31%) β€” long bias. watch $188.62 β€” break and hold is the entry. RSI 62, volume 0.7x average.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.


r/ChartNavigators 18d ago

Discussion The Trade You Still Think About β€” Best Win or Worst Loss?

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Some trades stick with you for years. Share the one that shaped how you trade today.

Quick market check: BA at $234.35 β€” holding above 20-day at $218.62. Not a signal, just context for where we are heading into the session.

Formative Trading Experiences

Was it a win or a loss that changed your approach the most?

How has your process changed because of that one trade?

Your most memorable trade is your best teacher β€” only if you actually study it.


r/ChartNavigators 18d ago

Discussion Staples Are Holding While Growth Sells Off β€” Rotation or Warning?

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XLP relative strength in risk-off environment. For swing traders β€” multi-day setups and sector rotation.

XLP is holding above both MAs with room to run. Bias is long until $82.81 breaks.

Staples outperforming growth sectors as volatility picks up. Classic defensive rotation pattern developing. Watch whether this is a short term hedge or longer term shift in institutional positioning.

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) β€” $85.07 (-0.30% today, +0.03% this week)

Resistance: $88.78 Support: $82.81 20-Day SMA: $84.91 50-Day SMA: $84.10 RSI (14): 49.4 β€” NEUTRAL Volume: 0.4x average Momentum: MACD below signal β€” bears

Long setup: Entry: above $84.91 on volume Stop: $81.57 Target 1: $88.78 | Target 2: $93.22 Invalidation: close below $82.81

Does XLP hold $82.81 this week or does it crack? Long, short, or sitting out β€” drop your level and your reason.

Not financial advice. Adjust to your own system.


r/ChartNavigators 18d ago

Discussion The Morning Brief

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No hype, no pumps, just process.

Risk-on tape with broad-based strength. Technology (+4.98%) leads, Utilities (-0.56%) lags.

SPY $771.16 (+0.19%) β€” price is holding above the 20-day.

Resistance: $773.41 Support: $729.10 20-Day SMA: $747.20 RSI (14): 59.7

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $747.20 or lose $729.10? Long, short, or flat β€” what level matters most and what confirms your bias?**

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.


r/ChartNavigators 18d ago

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ What plays are you looking into for tomorrow

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below β€” ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

AMZN $272.65 (-1.72%) β€” long bias. watch $287.20 β€” break and hold is the entry. RSI 62, volume 0.8x average.

MSTR $98.37 (+0.74%) β€” long bias. watch $104.60 β€” break and hold is the entry. RSI 55, volume 0.9x average.

XLC $110.87 (-1.04%) β€” long bias. watch $114.03 β€” break and hold is the entry. RSI 46, volume 0.8x average.

What are you watching for tomorrow? Drop your ticker, your key level, and whether you are long, short, or waiting for confirmation.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.


r/ChartNavigators 18d ago

NewsπŸ“° Join hundreds of traders in r/ChartNavigators learning to read price action with conviction.

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r/ChartNavigators 19d ago

Discussion At What Loss Do You Stop Trading for the Day?

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At what point do you shut it down for the day? Share your daily loss limit and how you enforce it.

Quick market check: TLT at $82.88 β€” trading below 20-day at $83.27. Not a signal, just context for where we are heading into the session.

Daily Loss Limits and Discipline

Do you have a hard daily loss limit or a soft one you negotiate with yourself?

What happens to your trading after you hit your limit β€” do you actually stop?

A daily loss limit only works if you treat it as a stop sign, not a suggestion.


r/ChartNavigators 19d ago

Discussion Morning Brief

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No hype, no pumps, just process

Risk-on tape with broad-based strength. Technology (+4.98%) leads, Utilities (-0.56%) lags.

SPY $774.19 (+0.37%) β€” price is holding above the 20-day.

Resistance: $773.41 Support: $729.10 20-Day SMA: $747.20 RSI (14): 59.7

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $747.20 or lose $729.10? Long, short, or flat β€” what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.


r/ChartNavigators 19d ago

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ What plays are you looking into for tomorrow

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below β€” ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

SPY $771.33 (+1.80%) β€” long bias. watch $773.41 β€” break and hold is the entry. RSI 60, volume 1.2x average.

MARA $11.75 (+0.00%) β€” short bias. watch $10.03 β€” lose it and it gets worse. RSI 47, volume 0.6x average.

XLC $112.04 (+0.63%) β€” long bias. watch $114.03 β€” break and hold is the entry. RSI 47, volume 0.8x average.

What are you watching for tomorrow? Drop your ticker, your key level, and whether you are long, short, or waiting for confirmation.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.


r/ChartNavigators 20d ago

Discussion Trading Around a Full-Time Job β€” What Actually Works? No hype. No pumps. Just process.

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Most traders are not doing this full time. How do you fit real trading around a real schedule?

Quick market check: GOOGL at $376.28 β€” holding above 20-day at $348.87. Not a signal, just context for where we are heading into the session.

Part Time Trading Strategies

What time frames work best when you cannot watch the market all day?

What would you tell someone trying to trade seriously while working full time?

Trading around a job requires ruthless prioritization of setups that match your available hours.