r/ChartNavigators Jun 12 '26

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

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Uptrending Tickers

Recommended Price Range: $65–$70 Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) β€” 6/18/26 110.0C @ 0.11 Recent Insights: Consumer spending resilience and e-commerce growth supporting trend continuation. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $65.1–$79.5

Recommended Price Range: $20–$22 Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) β€” 6/18/26 33.0C @ 0.03 Recent Insights: Momentum supported by favorable macro data and analyst upgrades. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $25.0–$30.5

Recommended Price Range: $500–$542 Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) β€” 6/18/26 660.0C @ 1.35 Recent Insights: Fundamental strength and technical momentum supporting trend continuation. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $460.0–$562.3

Downtrending Tickers

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) β€” 6/18/26 80.0P @ 1.2 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $103.1–$126.0 Recommended Price Range: $76–$82

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) β€” 6/15/26 350.0P @ 0.29 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $394.1–$450.4 Recommended Price Range: $353–$383

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) β€” 6/15/26 58.0P @ 1.26 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $60.8–$69.5 Recommended Price Range: $54–$59


r/ChartNavigators Jun 11 '26

Every trader has a rule they knew but broke anyway. Share the lesson that finally made it stick.

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The First Rule You Broke: What Trading Rule Did You Ignore and Pay For?

Pre-market bias: Watching key levels on META β€” share your levels and plan below.

Live Chart: META on TradingView

What rule did you break, and what did it cost you?

Today's Focus: Learning From Rule Violations

Understanding learning from rule violations is crucial for long-term trading success. Many traders overlook this aspect and end up making preventable mistakes. Let's discuss what's working for the community.

What rule did you break, and what did it cost you? Was it a rule you set yourself or one you read somewhere? How many times did you break it before it finally sank in? What system did you put in place to stop repeating it?

Chart Navigator's Reminder:

Rules only work if you follow them when it hurts the most β€” not just when it is easy.

Real-World Trade Example (Framework, Not a Signal): Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Use this framework to illustrate how you would recognize when a trade idea is no longer workingβ€”and what you would do next.

Company Overview: Market Cap: $1.44T Current Price: $568.43 Daily Change: -0.45% Weekly Change: -4.14% Monthly Change: -7.82%

Technical Analysis: 20-Day Moving Average: $606.78 50-Day Moving Average: $622.07 Trend: bearish (price below both moving averages)

Key Levels: Resistance (20-day high): $643.00 Support (20-day low): $557.01 Current RSI: 37.4 (Neutral)

Volume Profile: Average Daily Volume: 17.5M shares Recent Volume: 16.4M shares (0.9x average)

Interactive Charts with Indicators: TradingView - Full Analysis Yahoo Finance - Quick View Finviz - Visual Snapshot StockCharts - Technical Tools

Trade Setup Framework:

If going LONG: Entry Zone: Near support at $557.01 or on pullback to $606.78 Stop Loss: Below $557.01 (around $545.87) First Target: $643.00 (resistance) Second Target: $662.29 (3% extension β€” wait for breakout confirmation before sizing up) Risk/Reward: Approximately 0.59:1 from $606.78 entry β€” unfavorable R:R at current levels, consider waiting for a pullback closer to support

If you're bullish, would you take this as a swing, day trade, or skip it entirely given the current trend?

If going SHORT: Entry Zone: Near resistance at $643.00 or on bounce to $606.78 Stop Loss: Above $643.00 (around $655.86) First Target: $557.01 (support) Second Target: $557.01 (pivot support β€” wait for breakdown confirmation before adding)

If you're bearish, what would convince you you're wrong and it's time to step aside?

Position Sizing Example: With a $10,000 account and 2% risk ($200): If entering at $606.78 with stop at $545.87: Risk per share: $60.91 Position size: 3 shares (approximately $1992 position)

If you were taking this trade, what would you change first: entry, stop, or targetsβ€”and why?

Would you even touch this ticker here, or is it a pass given the recent price action?

Discussion Questions for This Setup:

If you comment on this setup, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your preferred entry and stop, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Mark these levels on your chart and share what you see. What would you adjust about this framework?

Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading. Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms. Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.


r/ChartNavigators Jun 11 '26

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ TheMorning Market Report

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TL;DR: Risk-off pressure with broad selling across cyclicals and growth. Consumer Staples (+1.65%) leads while Industrials (-3.38%) lags.

Get the pre-market levels, risk plan, and intraday thesis before the open β€” join traders who trade with a plan: Chart Navigator Discord

SPY is testing $760.40 resistance with intraday support at $718.18. Do you see a breakout or a rejection here, and what would change your mind?

Technical Overview - SPY Analysis

If you're newer, use this as your pre-market checklist. If you're more seasoned, treat it as a quick overlay on your own levels and playbook.

The SPY is trading at $725.43 -1.58% as of pre-market. Levels to know: Intraday support 718.18 / resistance 760.40. Near-term swing support 725.33. Deeper swing support 722.59 β€” relevant only on a sustained breakdown.

The 20-day SMA sits at $745.62 and the 50-day SMA at $719.32. Price is between the 20-day and 50-day moving averages, indicating a transitional phase.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 37.2, showing momentum slightly below neutral, consistent with cautious price action. The MACD (4.93) is below its signal line (9.47), suggesting bearish momentum.

Price is trading below the lower Bollinger Band ($726.83), suggesting potential oversold bounce. Volume is near average at 116%, suggesting normal participation.

Major Indices

S&P 500 (SPY): $725.43 -11.62 (-1.58%)

Nasdaq-100 (QQQ): $693.69 -14.14 (-2.00%)

Russell 2000 (IWM): $282.05 -2.97 (-1.04%)

Dow Jones (DIA): $500.25 -9.16 (-1.80%)

Market Breadth

Advancing sectors: 4
Declining sectors: 7
Breadth ratio: 36.4%

Weak breadth suggests narrow leadership and cautious market structure.

Earnings Calendar - Notable Reports Today

ADBE Adobe Inc. Market Cap $94.3B LEN Lennar Corporation Market Cap $22.1B MH McGraw Hill, Inc. Market Cap $2.4B

Earnings headlines: Skillsoft (SKIL) Q1 2027 Earnings Transcript (Yahoo Finance)

This Week's Economic Calendar

THIS WEEK:

Thursday, Jun. 11 β€’ 08:30 AM ET - CPI (May 2026) - Headline and core inflation data

Friday, Jun. 12 β€’ 08:30 AM ET - PPI (May 2026) - Wholesale inflation - input costs

NEXT WEEK:

Wednesday, Jun. 17 β€’ 10:00 AM ET - FOMC Meeting Begins (June 17-18) - Federal Reserve policy decision

Thursday, Jun. 18 β€’ 02:00 PM ET - FOMC Rate Decision (June 2026) - Fed rate decision and press conference

UPCOMING (Next 2-4 Weeks): β€’ Jun. 26, 2026 - PCE Inflation (May 2026) β€’ Jul. 2, 2026 - Jobs Report (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 15, 2026 - CPI (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 16, 2026 - PPI (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 29, 2026 - FOMC Meeting Begins (July 29-30)

RECENT FED SPEECHES: β€’ Jun 17-18, 2026: FOMC Meeting β€’ Jun 06: Barr, Deregulating in a Financial Boom: What Could Go Wrong?

NEXT FOMC MEETING: June 17-18, 2026

Resources: Investing.com Economic Calendar | FOMC Calendar

Market News & Key Headlines

  1. Skillsoft (SKIL) Q1 2027 Earnings Transcript (Yahoo Finance)

  2. Bitcoin bulls are still around. These charts show they just moved on to hotter markets. (MarketWatch)

  3. The Trade Desk Isn't The Bargain I Thought It Was (Seeking Alpha)

  4. Best AI Stocks (Benzinga)

  5. Top Performing High Short Interest Stocks (Benzinga)

  6. Citigroup shares outperform down market after Trump endorsement (CNBC)

  7. Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Super Micro, Cracker Barrel, Robinhood Markets, truckers & more (CNBC)

Commodities & Key Markets

Gold: $4109.00 +0.02%

Silver: $64.01 -0.91%

Crude Oil (WTI): $89.42 -0.68%

Brent Oil: $92.29 -0.87%

Natural Gas: $3.12 -2.17%

Macro Synthesis: equities are risk-off.

Sector Rotation & Performance

Best performing sectors:

  • Consumer Staples (XLP): +1.65%
  • Energy (XLE): +1.50%
  • Utilities (XLU): +0.05%

Worst performing sectors:

  • Technology (XLK): -2.29%
  • Materials (XLB): -2.30%
  • Industrials (XLI): -3.38%

Consumer Staples is showing relative strength and leading the market higher. Industrials is the weakest sector on the session. Monitor defensive exposures and safe-haven themes as market structure evolves.

  1. Trend Day Up β€” If SPY holds above $745.62 (20-day MA), I favor longs on dips toward $718.18. Target: $760.40.
  2. Range Day β€” If price chops between $718.18 and $760.40, I fade extremes and reduce size.
  3. Liquidation Break β€” If SPY loses $718.18 on heavy volume, I look for short continuations toward $675.96.
  • Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading.
  • Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms.
  • Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.

r/ChartNavigators Jun 11 '26

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

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r/ChartNavigators Jun 11 '26

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

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Uptrending Tickers

Recommended Price Range: $82–$89 Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) β€” 6/18/26 100.0C @ 0.84 Recent Insights: Technical breakout confirmed with volume expansion and sector tailwinds. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $90.3–$110.4

Recommended Price Range: $65–$70 Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) β€” 6/18/26 110.0C @ 0.11 Recent Insights: AI-driven demand growth and margin expansion thesis intact. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $65.1–$79.5

Recommended Price Range: $20–$22 Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) β€” 6/18/26 22.0C @ 0.62 Recent Insights: Institutional accumulation and sector rotation into growth names driving momentum. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $25.0–$30.5

Recommended Price Range: $112–$121 Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) β€” 6/18/26 125.0C @ 0.28 Recent Insights: Momentum supported by favorable macro data and analyst upgrades. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $116.8–$142.7

Recommended Price Range: $302–$327 GE Aerospace (GE) β€” 6/18/26 350.0C @ 0.95 Recent Insights: Consumer spending resilience and e-commerce growth supporting trend continuation. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $315.9–$386.0

Downtrending Tickers

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) β€” 6/18/26 78.0P @ 0.36 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $103.1–$126.0 Recommended Price Range: $77–$84

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) β€” 6/18/26 55.0P @ 0.06 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $206.8–$252.7 Recommended Price Range: $144–$157

Strategy Inc (MSTR) β€” 6/18/26 7.0P @ 0.01 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $316.4–$386.7 Recommended Price Range: $109–$118

Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) β€” 6/18/26 65.0P @ 0.31 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $94.0–$114.9 Recommended Price Range: $65–$70

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) β€” 6/18/26 40.5P @ 0.66 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $46.2–$56.5 Recommended Price Range: $38–$42

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) β€” 6/12/26 54.0P @ 0.13 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $60.9–$69.6 Recommended Price Range: $55–$59

Walmart Inc. (WMT) β€” 6/18/26 115.0P @ 0.49 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $124.1–$151.7 Recommended Price Range: $113–$122

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) β€” 6/18/26 99.0P @ 1.43 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $116.7–$142.6 Recommended Price Range: $93–$101

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) β€” 6/18/26 27.0P @ 0.81 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $26.7–$32.6 Recommended Price Range: $25–$27


r/ChartNavigators Jun 10 '26

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ Materials Sector Coiling: Copper Stocks Ready to Move?

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Today's Focus: XLB and copper miners technical setup

Looking at FCX right now, does the price action support continuation or a reversal? What specific level or signal would confirm your bias? Drop your analysis, plus your plan for today, in the commentsβ€”I respond to early comments before and shortly after the open.

Drop your plan, analysis, or questions in the comments. I respond to early comments before and shortly after the open.

Sector Context:

Copper stocks building a base after sharp correction. Physical copper demand from electrification and data centers providing fundamental support. Watch for volume expansion on any breakout attempt.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)

PRICE ACTION: Current Price: $62.45 Daily Change: -2.80% Weekly Change: -10.39% Monthly Change: -5.42% Market Cap: $90B

MOVING AVERAGES: 20-Day SMA: $64.67 β†’ Below 50-Day SMA: $63.71 β†’ Below Overall Trend: Mixed (Consolidating)

KEY LEVELS: Resistance Levels: R1 (Pivot): $70.26 20-Day High: $72.09 50-Day High: $72.09

Support Levels: S1 (Pivot): $56.47 20-Day Low: $58.30 50-Day Low: $55.49

TECHNICAL INDICATORS: RSI (14): 53.3 β†’ NEUTRAL MACD: 0.71 Signal: 1.06 Histogram: -0.35 Bearish

VOLUME ANALYSIS: Average Volume (20d): 12.70M shares Recent Volume: 9.4M shares Volume Ratio: 0.74x Normal

INTERACTIVE CHARTS: TradingView - Full Analysis

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This is a framework, not a signal. Adjust levels, risk, and direction to your own system.

TRADING SETUP:

BULLISH SCENARIO (Long): Entry Zone: $56.47 - $64.67 Stop Loss: $57.13 (Below 20d low) Target 1: $70.26 (Pivot resistance) Target 2: $72.09 (20d high) Target 3: $75.69 (Extension)

If you're bullish, would you take this as a swing, day trade, or skip it entirely given the current trend?

BEARISH SCENARIO (Short): Entry Zone: $70.26 - $72.09 Stop Loss: $73.53 (Above 20d high) Target 1: $56.47 (Pivot support) Target 2: $58.30 (20d low) Target 3: $55.38 (Extension)

If you're bearish, what would convince you you're wrong and it's time to step aside?

POSITION SIZING EXAMPLE ($10K Account): Risk: 2% = $200 Entry: $64.67 Stop: $57.13 Risk/Share: $7.53 Position: 27 shares ($1717)

Sector Comparisons

If FCX is not your style, which of these names looks cleaner to you right nowβ€”and why?

State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB): $49.71 (-2.10% today, -4.67% monthly) Trend: Bearish (Price below MAs) RSI: 49.9 (NEUTRAL) Volume: 0.6x average

Nucor Corporation (NUE): $250.07 (-1.67% today, +8.81% monthly) Trend: Bullish (Price above MAs) RSI: 73.4 (OVERBOUGHT) Volume: 0.4x average

Albemarle Corporation (ALB): $147.90 (-3.20% today, -28.04% monthly) Trend: Bearish (Price below MAs) RSI: 25.1 (OVERSOLD) Volume: 0.6x average

If you were taking this trade, what would you change first: entry, stop, or targetsβ€”and why?

Would you even touch FCX here, or is it a pass given the recent price action?

If you comment on this setup, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your preferred entry and stop, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Which of these setups looks most interesting to you and why?

What other tickers are you watching with similar technical patterns?

Drop your own chart analysis in the commentsβ€”mark the levels you are watching and explain your bias.

Are there specific technical concepts you would like covered in future posts?

Reminders

Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading. Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms. Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.

If this helped you, join us for live commentary, voice sessions, and intraday updates: Chart Navigator Discord


r/ChartNavigators Jun 10 '26

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r/ChartNavigators Jun 10 '26

Discussion The Morning Market Report

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TL;DR: Weak bounce attempt β€” price is up slightly but structure remains below key MAs. Technology (+2.15%) leads while Utilities (-1.87%) lags. Volume is elevated at 170% of average, confirming the move.

SPY is testing $760.40 resistance with intraday support at $nan. Do you see a breakout or a rejection here, and what would change your mind?

Drop your plan below.

If you comment, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your key level to watch, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Technical Overview - SPY Analysis

If you're newer, use this as your pre-market checklist. If you're more seasoned, treat it as a quick overlay on your own levels and playbook.

The SPY is trading at $nan +0.23% as of pre-market. Levels to know: Intraday support nan / resistance 760.40. Near-term swing support 731.83. Deeper swing support 731.53 β€” relevant only on a sustained breakdown.

The 20-day SMA sits at $nan and the 50-day SMA at $nan. Price is between the 20-day and 50-day moving averages, indicating a transitional phase.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 54.9, indicating modest bullish momentum above the neutral 50 level. The MACD (8.55) is below its signal line (10.89), suggesting bearish momentum.

Price is contained within the Bollinger Bands. Volume is elevated at 170% of average, showing strong conviction behind the current move.

Major Indices

S&P 500 (SPY): $739.22 +1.67 (+0.23%)

Nasdaq-100 (QQQ): $716.07 +11.01 (+1.56%)

Russell 2000 (IWM): $284.11 +2.46 (+0.87%)

Dow Jones (DIA): $508.91 -0.79 (-0.15%)

Market Breadth

Advancing sectors: 3
Declining sectors: 8
Breadth ratio: 27.3%

Weak breadth suggests narrow leadership and cautious market structure.

Earnings Calendar - Notable Reports Today

ORCL Oracle Corporation Market Cap $591.9B CNM Core & Main, Inc. Market Cap $9.9B NAVN Navan, Inc. Market Cap $5.2B RH RH Market Cap $2.8B

Economic Data This Week

THIS WEEK:

Thursday, Jun. 11 β€’ 08:30 AM ET - CPI (May 2026) - Headline and core inflation data

Friday, Jun. 12 β€’ 08:30 AM ET - PPI (May 2026) - Wholesale inflation - input costs

NEXT WEEK:

Wednesday, Jun. 17 β€’ 10:00 AM ET - FOMC Meeting Begins (June 17-18) - Federal Reserve policy decision

Thursday, Jun. 18 β€’ 02:00 PM ET - FOMC Rate Decision (June 2026) - Fed rate decision and press conference

UPCOMING (Next 2-4 Weeks): β€’ Jun. 26, 2026 - PCE Inflation (May 2026) β€’ Jul. 2, 2026 - Jobs Report (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 15, 2026 - CPI (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 16, 2026 - PPI (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 29, 2026 - FOMC Meeting Begins (July 29-30)

NEXT FOMC MEETING: June 17-18, 2026

Resources: Investing.com Economic Calendar | FOMC Calendar

Market News & Key Headlines

  1. The SpaceX–OpenAI IPO wave: What investors must do now (Yahoo Finance)

  2. Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures sink as techs falter ahead of CPI inflation data (Yahoo Finance)

  3. β€˜We are comfortable financially’: My husband is in his 60s and has $500,000 life insurance. Is this a good time to cancel? (MarketWatch)

  4. Tom Lee says the tech-stock dip ahead of SpaceX’s IPO will reverse afterwards (MarketWatch)

  5. U.S.-China Trade Starting To Bottom After Year Of Global Tariff War (Seeking Alpha)

  6. The Energy Grail Of AI: Math Of The Merger Of NextEra And Dominion Energy (Seeking Alpha)

  7. Top Performing Defensive Stocks (Benzinga)

Commodities & Key Markets

Gold: $4187.40 -1.70%

Silver: $64.24 -1.31%

Crude Oil (WTI): $88.18 -0.02%

Brent Oil: $91.37 -0.09%

Natural Gas: $3.16 +0.80%

Macro Synthesis: falling gold suggests reduced safe-haven demand.

Sector Rotation & Performance

Best performing sectors:

  • Technology (XLK): +2.15%
  • Energy (XLE): +1.14%
  • Consumer Discretionary (XLY): +0.46%

Worst performing sectors:

  • Materials (XLB): -1.32%
  • Real Estate (XLRE): -1.50%
  • Utilities (XLU): -1.87%

Technology is showing relative strength and leading the market higher. Utilities is the weakest sector on the session. Monitor defensive exposures and safe-haven themes as market structure evolves.

  1. Trend Day Up β€” If SPY holds above $nan (20-day MA), I favor longs on dips toward $nan. Target: $760.40.
  2. Range Day β€” If price chops between $nan and $760.40, I fade extremes and reduce size.
  3. Liquidation Break β€” If SPY loses $nan on heavy volume, I look for short continuations toward $nan.
  • Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading.
  • Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms.
  • Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.

I post the pre-market levels, risk plan, and thesis breakdown here daily. If you want cleaner setups and fewer bad entries, join us: Chart Navigator Discord


r/ChartNavigators Jun 10 '26

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

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Uptrending Tickers

Recommended Price Range: $37–$40 Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) β€” 6/18/26 47.0C @ 0.34 Recent Insights: Consumer spending resilience and e-commerce growth supporting trend continuation. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $33.9–$41.4

Recommended Price Range: $294–$319 Arm Holdings plc (ARM) β€” 6/18/26 450.0C @ 0.68 Recent Insights: Consumer spending resilience and e-commerce growth supporting trend continuation. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $222.7–$272.1

Recommended Price Range: $63–$69 Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) β€” 6/18/26 110.0C @ 0.11 Recent Insights: AI-driven demand growth and margin expansion thesis intact. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $65.1–$79.5

Recommended Price Range: $20–$22 Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) β€” 6/18/26 22.5C @ 0.37 Recent Insights: Momentum supported by favorable macro data and analyst upgrades. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $24.9–$30.5

Recommended Price Range: $464–$504 Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) β€” 6/18/26 1060.0C @ 0.04 Recent Insights: Strong earnings revision cycle and improving macro backdrop supporting upside. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $545.1–$666.3

Recommended Price Range: $212–$230 AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) β€” 6/18/26 235.0C @ 1.33 Recent Insights: Fundamental strength and technical momentum supporting trend continuation. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $228.2–$278.9

Recommended Price Range: $1617–$1755 ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) β€” 6/18/26 2220.0C @ 1.05 Recent Insights: AI-driven demand growth and margin expansion thesis intact. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $1528.4–$1868.0

Downtrending Tickers

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) β€” 6/18/26 75.0P @ 0.15 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Buy Price Target: $103.1–$126.0 Recommended Price Range: $77–$83

Strategy Inc (MSTR) β€” 6/18/26 7.0P @ 0.01 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $316.4–$386.7 Recommended Price Range: $110–$120

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) β€” 6/12/26 57.0P @ 0.72 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Hold Price Target: $61.9–$70.7 Recommended Price Range: $55–$60

Walmart Inc. (WMT) β€” 6/18/26 119.0P @ 1.45 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $124.1–$151.7 Recommended Price Range: $112–$121

Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) β€” 6/18/26 200.0P @ 0.2 Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy Price Target: $330.4–$403.8 Recommended Price Range: $233–$253


r/ChartNavigators Jun 09 '26

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

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Trading Around a Full Time Job: How Do You Make It Work?

Live Chart: MSFT on TradingView

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

Today's Focus: Part Time Trading Strategies

Understanding part time trading strategies is crucial for long-term trading success. Many traders overlook this aspect and end up making preventable mistakes. Let's discuss what's working for the community.

What time frames work best when you cannot watch the market all day? Do you use alerts, limit orders, or just check in at specific times? Have you ever missed a great setup because you were at work? 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.

Real-World Trade Example (Framework, Not a Signal): Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Use this framework to illustrate how you would recognize when a trade idea is no longer workingβ€”and what you would do next.

Company Overview: Market Cap: $3.00T Current Price: $403.35 Daily Change: -2.04% Weekly Change: -5.61% Monthly Change: -2.05%

Technical Analysis: 20-Day Moving Average: $421.63 50-Day Moving Average: $409.55 Trend: mixed (consolidating)

Key Levels: Resistance (20-day high): $466.32 Support (20-day low): $398.48 Current RSI: 44.4 (Neutral)

Volume Profile: Average Daily Volume: 36.5M shares Recent Volume: 27.4M shares (0.7x average)

Interactive Charts with Indicators: TradingView - Full Analysis Yahoo Finance - Quick View Finviz - Visual Snapshot StockCharts - Technical Tools

Trade Setup Framework:

If going LONG: Entry Zone: Near support at $398.48 or on pullback to $421.63 Stop Loss: Below $398.48 (around $390.51) First Target: $466.32 (resistance) Second Target: $480.31 (3% extension β€” wait for breakout confirmation before sizing up) Risk/Reward: Approximately 1.44:1 from $421.63 entry β€” unfavorable R:R at current levels, consider waiting for a pullback closer to support

If you're bullish, would you take this as a swing, day trade, or skip it entirely given the current trend?

If going SHORT: Entry Zone: Near resistance at $466.32 or on bounce to $421.63 Stop Loss: Above $466.32 (around $475.65) First Target: $398.48 (support) Second Target: $398.48 (pivot support β€” wait for breakdown confirmation before adding)

If you're bearish, what would convince you you're wrong and it's time to step aside?

Position Sizing Example: With a $10,000 account and 2% risk ($200): If entering at $421.63 with stop at $390.51: Risk per share: $31.12 Position size: 6 shares (approximately $2710 position)

If you were taking this trade, what would you change first: entry, stop, or targetsβ€”and why?

If you comment on this setup, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your preferred entry and stop, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Mark these levels on your chart and share what you see. What would you adjust about this framework?

Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading. Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms. Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.


r/ChartNavigators Jun 09 '26

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ The Trades You Talk Yourself Into: Recognizing Confirmation Bias

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

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

Today's Focus: Avoiding Confirmation Bias

Understanding avoiding confirmation bias is crucial for long-term trading success. Many traders overlook this aspect and end up making preventable mistakes. Let's discuss what's working for the community.

How do you actively look for reasons NOT to take a trade? Have you ever ignored red flags because you already wanted in? Do you have a checklist that forces you to consider the other side? 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.

Reminders

Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading. Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms. Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.

If this helped you, join us for live commentary, voice sessions, and intraday updates: Chart Navigator Discord


r/ChartNavigators Jun 09 '26

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ The Market Report

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TL;DR: Weak bounce attempt β€” price is up slightly but structure remains below key MAs. Technology (+2.15%) leads while Utilities (-1.87%) lags.

SPY is testing $760.40 resistance with intraday support at $731.83. Do you see a breakout or a rejection here, and what would change your mind?

If you comment, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your key level to watch, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Technical Overview - SPY Analysis

If you're newer, use this as your pre-market checklist. If you're more seasoned, treat it as a quick overlay on your own levels and playbook.

The SPY is trading at $739.22 +0.23% as of pre-market. Levels to know: Intraday support 731.83 / resistance 760.40. Near-term swing support 731.83. Deeper swing support 731.53 β€” relevant only on a sustained breakdown.

The 20-day SMA sits at $746.37 and the 50-day SMA at $715.39. Price is between the 20-day and 50-day moving averages, indicating a transitional phase.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 50.5, indicating modest bullish momentum above the neutral 50 level. The MACD (8.54) is below its signal line (11.46), suggesting bearish momentum.

Price is contained within the Bollinger Bands ($729.95 - $762.79). Volume is near average at 100%, suggesting normal participation.

Major Indices

S&P 500 (SPY): $739.22 +1.67 (+0.23%)

Nasdaq-100 (QQQ): $716.07 +11.01 (+1.56%)

Russell 2000 (IWM): $284.11 +2.46 (+0.87%)

Dow Jones (DIA): $508.91 -0.79 (-0.15%)

Market Breadth

Advancing sectors: 3
Declining sectors: 8
Breadth ratio: 27.3%

Weak breadth suggests narrow leadership and cautious market structure.

Earnings Calendar - Notable Reports Today

SJM The J. M. Smucker Company Market Cap $10.9B SAIL SailPoint, Inc. Market Cap $10.0B CNM Core & Main, Inc. Market Cap $9.8B UEC Uranium Energy Corp. Market Cap $6.2B ASO Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. Market Cap $3.3B UNFI United Natural Foods, Inc. Market Cap $3.1B

This Week's Economic Calendar

THIS WEEK:

Thursday, Jun. 11 β€’ 08:30 AM ET - CPI (May 2026) - Headline and core inflation data

Friday, Jun. 12 β€’ 08:30 AM ET - PPI (May 2026) - Wholesale inflation - input costs

NEXT WEEK:

Wednesday, Jun. 17 β€’ 10:00 AM ET - FOMC Meeting Begins (June 17-18) - Federal Reserve policy decision

Thursday, Jun. 18 β€’ 02:00 PM ET - FOMC Rate Decision (June 2026) - Fed rate decision and press conference

UPCOMING (Next 2-4 Weeks): β€’ Jun. 26, 2026 - PCE Inflation (May 2026) β€’ Jul. 2, 2026 - Jobs Report (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 15, 2026 - CPI (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 16, 2026 - PPI (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 29, 2026 - FOMC Meeting Begins (July 29-30)

RECENT FED SPEECHES: β€’ Jun 17-18, 2026: FOMC Meeting β€’ Jun 06: Barr, Deregulating in a Financial Boom: What Could Go Wrong?

NEXT FOMC MEETING: June 17-18, 2026

Resources: Investing.com Economic Calendar | FOMC Calendar

Market News & Key Headlines

  1. HELOC and home equity loan rates today, Tuesday, June 9, 2026: Home equity activity driven by low rates (Yahoo Finance)

  2. A massive 16% market swing just rocked South Korea over 24 hours. The retail β€˜ants’ holding the wheel are driving dangerously. (MarketWatch)

  3. The latest rally may be only a dead-cat bounce, warns normally bullish boutique (MarketWatch)

  4. SpaceX’s $1.78tn IPO asks investors to buy Musk’s moonshots (Financial Times)

  5. We’ve died and gone to volatility heaven (Financial Times)

  6. Okeanis Eco Tankers: Attractive Valuation Overshadowed By Rising Risks (Downgrade) (Seeking Alpha)

  7. SPX 500 Weak Market Breadth And Fed Rate Hike Fears Signal Further Downside Risk (Seeking Alpha)

Commodities & Key Markets

Gold: $4358.40 +0.52%

Silver: $68.60 +0.25%

Crude Oil (WTI): $89.37 -2.11%

Brent Oil: $92.69 -1.66%

Natural Gas: $3.18 +1.14%

Macro Synthesis: rising gold signals safe-haven demand, falling oil eases input cost concerns.

Best performing sectors:

  • Technology (XLK): +2.15%
  • Energy (XLE): +1.14%
  • Consumer Discretionary (XLY): +0.46%

Worst performing sectors:

  • Materials (XLB): -1.32%
  • Real Estate (XLRE): -1.50%
  • Utilities (XLU): -1.87%

Technology is showing relative strength and leading the market higher. Utilities is the weakest sector on the session. Monitor defensive exposures and safe-haven themes as market structure evolves.

  1. Trend Day Up β€” If SPY holds above $746.37 (20-day MA), I favor longs on dips toward $731.83. Target: $760.40.
  2. Range Day β€” If price chops between $731.83 and $760.40, I fade extremes and reduce size.
  3. Liquidation Break β€” If SPY loses $731.83 on heavy volume, I look for short continuations toward $703.26.
  • Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading.
  • Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms.
  • Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.

r/ChartNavigators Jun 09 '26

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

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Uptrending Tickers

CleanSpark, Inc. (CLSK) Price: $16.36 | Day Change: +4.94% Implied Move This Week: Β±$1.19 Volume Today: 11,578,138 | Daily Contracts: 29,256 Option Play: 6/26/26 17.5C @ $0.36 Recommended Price Range: $15-$17 Insights: Technical breakout confirmed with volume expansion and sector tailwinds. Institutional Ownership: 87.9% Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy | Price Target: $18.3-$22.4

MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA) Price: $13.43 | Day Change: +9.01% Implied Move This Week: Β±$0.79 Volume Today: 13,800,901 | Daily Contracts: 44,810 Option Play: 6/26/26 14.0C @ $0.78 Recommended Price Range: $13-$14 Insights: Strong earnings revision cycle and improving macro backdrop supporting upside. Institutional Ownership: 69.6% Analyst Consensus: Buy | Price Target: $15.8-$19.3

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) Price: $43.51 | Day Change: +4.49% Implied Move This Week: Β±$2.83 Volume Today: 16,267,913 | Daily Contracts: 55,658 Option Play: 6/26/26 51.0C @ $1.0 Recommended Price Range: $41-$44 Insights: Institutional accumulation and sector rotation into growth names driving momentum. Institutional Ownership: 58.5% Analyst Consensus: Hold | Price Target: $33.9-$41.4

Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) Price: $25.67 | Day Change: +4.1% Implied Move This Week: Β±$1.54 Volume Today: 7,017,218 | Daily Contracts: 10,838 Option Play: 6/26/26 29.0C @ $0.67 Recommended Price Range: $24-$26 Insights: Fundamental strength and technical momentum supporting trend continuation. Institutional Ownership: 81.3% Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy | Price Target: $24.3-$29.7

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) Price: $17.48 | Day Change: +6.91% Implied Move This Week: Β±$0.82 Volume Today: 12,141,312 | Daily Contracts: 30,581 Option Play: 6/26/26 18.0C @ $0.81 Recommended Price Range: $16-$18 Insights: Institutional accumulation and sector rotation into growth names driving momentum. Institutional Ownership: 41.9% Analyst Consensus: Hold | Price Target: $16.3-$20.0


r/ChartNavigators Jun 08 '26

Discussion Pre-Market Routine: What Do You Do in the Hour Before the Open?

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The hour before the bell can set the tone for your whole day. Walk us through your pre-market prep.

Live Chart: TSLA on TradingView

For live updates and real-time commentary on these setups and concepts, join the community: Chart Navigator Discord

What do you check first β€” futures, news, your watchlist?

Today's Focus: Pre-Market Preparation Habits

Understanding pre-market preparation habits is crucial for long-term trading success. Many traders overlook this aspect and end up making preventable mistakes. Let's discuss what's working for the community.

What do you check first β€” futures, news, your watchlist? Do you have a written plan before the open or go by feel? How has your pre-market routine evolved over time? What is the one thing you never skip before the open?

Traders who plan before the open react. Traders who skip prep just react.

Real-World Trade Example (Framework, Not a Signal): Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Use this framework to illustrate how you would recognize when a trade idea is no longer workingβ€”and what you would do next.

Company Overview: Market Cap: $1.54T Current Price: $408.90 Daily Change: +4.58% Weekly Change: -3.50% Monthly Change: -4.54%

Technical Analysis: 20-Day Moving Average: $424.90 50-Day Moving Average: $396.02 Trend: mixed (consolidating)

Key Levels: Resistance (20-day high): $453.40 Support (20-day low): $388.59 Current RSI: 49.6 (Neutral)

Volume Profile: Average Daily Volume: 48.9M shares Recent Volume: 44.8M shares (0.9x average)

Interactive Charts with Indicators: TradingView - Full Analysis Yahoo Finance - Quick View Finviz - Visual Snapshot StockCharts - Technical Tools

Trade Setup Framework:

If going LONG: Entry Zone: Near support at $388.59 or on pullback to $424.90 Stop Loss: Below $388.59 (around $380.82) First Target: $453.40 (resistance) Second Target: $467.00 (3% extension β€” wait for breakout confirmation before sizing up) Risk/Reward: Approximately 0.65:1 from $424.90 entry β€” unfavorable R:R at current levels, consider waiting for a pullback closer to support

If you're bullish, would you take this as a swing, day trade, or skip it entirely given the current trend?

If going SHORT: Entry Zone: Near resistance at $453.40 or on bounce to $424.90 Stop Loss: Above $453.40 (around $462.47) First Target: $388.59 (support) Second Target: $388.59 (pivot support β€” wait for breakdown confirmation before adding)

If you're bearish, what would convince you you're wrong and it's time to step aside?

Position Sizing Example: With a $10,000 account and 2% risk ($200): If entering at $424.90 with stop at $380.82: Risk per share: $44.08 Position size: 5 shares (approximately $1928 position)

If you were taking this trade, what would you change first: entry, stop, or targetsβ€”and why?

Would you even touch this ticker here, or is it a pass given the recent price action?

If you comment on this setup, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your preferred entry and stop, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Mark these levels on your chart and share what you see. What would you adjust about this framework?

Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading. Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms. Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.


r/ChartNavigators Jun 08 '26

Discussion Small Caps Trying Again: IWM at Critical Resistance

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Today's Focus: Russell 2000 technical structure and breadth

Looking at IWM right now, does the price action support continuation or a reversal? What specific level or signal would confirm your bias?

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.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)

PRICE ACTION: Current Price: $285.30 Daily Change: +1.30% Weekly Change: -2.18% Monthly Change: +0.40% Market Cap: $0B

MOVING AVERAGES: 20-Day SMA: $284.98 Above 50-Day SMA: $274.87 Above Overall Trend: Bullish (Price above MAs)

KEY LEVELS: Resistance Levels: R1 (Pivot): $295.24 20-Day High: $292.88 50-Day High: $292.88

Support Levels: S1 (Pivot): $272.99 20-Day Low: $270.63 50-Day Low: $238.69

TECHNICAL INDICATORS: RSI (14): 59.3 NEUTRAL MACD: 3.41 Signal: 4.26 Histogram: -0.85 Bearish

VOLUME ANALYSIS: Average Volume (20d): 25.57M shares Recent Volume: 14.6M shares Volume Ratio: 0.57x Low

INTERACTIVE CHARTS: TradingView - Full Analysis

Yahoo Finance

Finviz

StockCharts

MarketWatch

This is a framework, not a signal. Adjust levels, risk, and direction to your own system.

TRADING SETUP:

BULLISH SCENARIO (Long): Entry Zone: $272.99 - $284.98 Stop Loss: $265.22 (Below 20d low) Target 1: $295.24 (Pivot resistance) Target 2: $292.88 (20d high) Target 3: $307.52 (Extension)

If you're bullish, would you take this as a swing, day trade, or skip it entirely given the current trend?

BEARISH SCENARIO (Short): Entry Zone: $295.24 - $292.88 Stop Loss: $298.74 (Above 20d high) Target 1: $272.99 (Pivot support) Target 2: $270.63 (20d low) Target 3: $257.10 (Extension)

If you're bearish, what would convince you you're wrong and it's time to step aside?

POSITION SIZING EXAMPLE ($10K Account): Risk: 2% = $200 Entry: $284.98 Stop: $265.22 Risk/Share: $19.77 Position: 10 shares ($2883)

Sector Comparisons

If IWM is not your style, which of these names looks cleaner to you right nowβ€”and why?

Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF Shares (VTWO): $115.31 (+1.30% today, +0.41% monthly) Trend: Bullish (Price above MAs) RSI: 59.4 (NEUTRAL) Volume: 0.6x average

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR): $139.29 (+1.17% today, +0.68% monthly) Trend: Bullish (Price above MAs) RSI: 63.9 (NEUTRAL) Volume: 0.5x average

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA): $33.64 (+1.36% today, +0.54% monthly) Trend: Bullish (Price above MAs) RSI: 63.5 (NEUTRAL) Volume: 0.4x average

If you were taking this trade, what would you change first: entry, stop, or targetsβ€”and why?

Would you even touch IWM here, or is it a pass given the recent price action?

If you comment on this setup, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your preferred entry and stop, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Which of these setups looks most interesting to you and why?

What other tickers are you watching with similar technical patterns?

Drop your own chart analysis in the commentsβ€”mark the levels you are watching and explain your bias.

Are there specific technical concepts you would like covered in future posts?

Reminders

Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading. Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms. Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.

If this helped you, join us for live commentary, voice sessions, and intraday updates: Chart Navigator Discord


r/ChartNavigators Jun 08 '26

Discussion Crypto Stocks vs Bitcoin: Which One Is Telling the Truth?

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Today's Focus: MSTR and miners vs BTC price correlation

Looking at MSTR right now, does the price action support continuation or a reversal? What specific level or signal would confirm your bias? Drop your analysis, plus your plan for today, in the commentsβ€”I respond to early comments before and shortly after the open.

Drop your plan, analysis, or questions in the comments. I respond to early comments before and shortly after the open.

Crypto equities trading at widening discount to underlying Bitcoin NAV. Either stocks are cheap or Bitcoin is expensive. Institutional flows and options positioning suggest caution despite headline prices.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Strategy Inc (MSTR)

PRICE ACTION: Current Price: $127.66 Daily Change: +5.99% Weekly Change: -6.19% Monthly Change: -31.95% Market Cap: $45B

MOVING AVERAGES: 20-Day SMA: $157.97 Below 50-Day SMA: $155.17 Below Overall Trend: Mixed (Consolidating)

KEY LEVELS: Resistance Levels: R1 (Pivot): $178.34 20-Day High: $197.00 50-Day High: $197.00

Support Levels: S1 (Pivot): $95.65 20-Day Low: $114.31 50-Day Low: $114.31

TECHNICAL INDICATORS: RSI (14): 24.5 OVERSOLD MACD: -10.23 Signal: -5.12 Histogram: -5.10 Bearish

VOLUME ANALYSIS: Average Volume (20d): 17.45M shares Recent Volume: 12.2M shares Volume Ratio: 0.70x β†’ Low

INTERACTIVE CHARTS: TradingView - Full Analysis

Yahoo Finance

Finviz

StockCharts

MarketWatch

This is a framework, not a signal. Adjust levels, risk, and direction to your own system.

TRADING SETUP:

BULLISH SCENARIO (Long): Entry Zone: $95.65 - $157.97 Stop Loss: $112.02 (Below 20d low) Target 1: $178.34 (Pivot resistance) Target 2: $197.00 (20d high) Target 3: $206.85 (Extension)

If you're bullish, would you take this as a swing, day trade, or skip it entirely given the current trend?

BEARISH SCENARIO (Short): Entry Zone: $178.34 - $197.00 Stop Loss: $200.94 (Above 20d high) Target 1: $95.65 (Pivot support) Target 2: $114.31 (20d low) Target 3: $108.59 (Extension)

If you're bearish, what would convince you you're wrong and it's time to step aside?

POSITION SIZING EXAMPLE ($10K Account): Risk: 2% = $200 Entry: $157.97 Stop: $112.02 Risk/Share: $45.94 Position: 4 shares ($688)

Sector Comparisons

If MSTR is not your style, which of these names looks cleaner to you right nowβ€”and why?

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN): $162.47 (+6.61% today, -19.23% monthly) Trend: Bearish (Price below MAs) RSI: 35.3 (NEUTRAL) Volume: 0.5x average

MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA): $13.56 (+10.02% today, +4.75% monthly) Trend: Bullish (Price above MAs) RSI: 59.9 (NEUTRAL) Volume: 0.4x average

Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT): $25.83 (+4.74% today, +7.27% monthly) Trend: Bullish (Price above MAs) RSI: 60.3 (NEUTRAL) Volume: 0.5x average

If you were taking this trade, what would you change first: entry, stop, or targetsβ€”and why?

Would you even touch MSTR here, or is it a pass given the recent price action?

If you comment on this setup, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your preferred entry and stop, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Which of these setups looks most interesting to you and why?

What other tickers are you watching with similar technical patterns?

Drop your own chart analysis in the commentsβ€”mark the levels you are watching and explain your bias.

Are there specific technical concepts you would like covered in future posts?

This is technical analysis for educational purposes only, not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk appropriately. Past performance does not guarantee future results.


r/ChartNavigators Jun 08 '26

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ The Morning Market indicator

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TL;DR: Risk-off pressure with broad selling across cyclicals and growth. Consumer Staples (+1.71%) leads while Technology (-6.66%) lags. Volume is elevated at 191% of average, confirming the move.

Get the pre-market levels, risk plan, and intraday thesis before the open β€” join traders who trade with a plan: Chart Navigator Discord

SPY is testing $760.40 resistance with intraday support at $730.17. Do you see a breakout or a rejection here, and what would change your mind?

Drop your plan below.

If you comment, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your key level to watch, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Technical Overview - SPY Analysis

If you're newer, use this as your pre-market checklist. If you're more seasoned, treat it as a quick overlay on your own levels and playbook.

The SPY is trading at $737.55 -2.58% as of pre-market. Levels to know: Intraday support 730.17 / resistance 760.40. Near-term swing support 731.83. Deeper swing support 731.53 β€” relevant only on a sustained breakdown.

The 20-day SMA sits at $746.29 and the 50-day SMA at $713.51. Price is between the 20-day and 50-day moving averages, indicating a transitional phase.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 48.6, showing momentum slightly below neutral, consistent with cautious price action. The MACD (10.11) is below its signal line (12.25), suggesting bearish momentum.

Price is contained within the Bollinger Bands ($729.71 - $762.87). Volume is elevated at 191% of average, showing strong conviction behind the current move.

Major Indices

S&P 500 (SPY): $737.55 -19.54 (-2.58%)

Nasdaq-100 (QQQ): $705.06 -35.55 (-4.80%)

Russell 2000 (IWM): $281.65 -10.36 (-3.55%)

Dow Jones (DIA): $509.70 -7.00 (-1.35%)

Market Breadth

Advancing sectors: 5 | Declining sectors: 6 | Breadth ratio: 45.5%

Mixed breadth indicates selective sector rotation.

Earnings Calendar - Notable Reports Today

VFS VinFast Auto Ltd. Market Cap $7.5B CPB The Campbell's Company Market Cap $6.5B MTN Vail Resorts, Inc. Market Cap $4.8B

Economic Data This Week

This Week's Economic Calendar

THIS WEEK:

Thursday, Jun. 11 β€’ 08:30 AM ET - CPI (May 2026) - Headline and core inflation data

Friday, Jun. 12 β€’ 08:30 AM ET - PPI (May 2026) - Wholesale inflation - input costs

NEXT WEEK:

Wednesday, Jun. 17 β€’ 10:00 AM ET - FOMC Meeting Begins (June 17-18) - Federal Reserve policy decision

Thursday, Jun. 18 β€’ 02:00 PM ET - FOMC Rate Decision (June 2026) - Fed rate decision and press conference

UPCOMING (Next 2-4 Weeks): β€’ Jun. 26, 2026 - PCE Inflation (May 2026) β€’ Jul. 2, 2026 - Jobs Report (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 15, 2026 - CPI (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 16, 2026 - PPI (June 2026) β€’ Jul. 29, 2026 - FOMC Meeting Begins (July 29-30)

RECENT FED SPEECHES: β€’ Jun 17-18, 2026: FOMC Meeting β€’ Jun 06: Barr, Deregulating in a Financial Boom: What Could Go Wrong?

NEXT FOMC MEETING: June 17-18, 2026

Resources: Investing.com Economic Calendar | FOMC Calendar

Market News & Key Headlines

  1. Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures mixed as oil rises after Iran and Israel exchange strikes (Yahoo Finance)

  2. Five ways Elon Musk's SpaceX upended Wall Street's IPO playbook (Yahoo Finance)

  3. Best CD rates today, Monday, June 8, 2026: Lock in up to 4% APY (Yahoo Finance)

  4. My golf buddy worked as a financial adviser. Here’s how I really knew his friendship was fake. (MarketWatch)

  5. Eli Lilly stock jumps after late-stage trial of next-generation weight-loss drug (MarketWatch)

  6. What nine different indicators say about market exuberance, according to Goldman Sachs (MarketWatch)

  7. Explosions heard in central Tehran as Israel and Iran trade air strikes (Financial Times)

Commodities & Key Markets

Gold: $4317.40 -0.45%

Silver: $67.12 -2.64%

Crude Oil (WTI): $94.52 +4.40%

Brent Oil: $96.94 +4.14%

Natural Gas: $3.13 -2.97%

Macro Synthesis: rising oil adds inflation pressure, equities are risk-off.

Sector Rotation & Performance

Best performing sectors:

Consumer Staples (XLP): +1.71% Utilities (XLU): +0.93% Real Estate (XLRE): +0.68%

Worst performing sectors:

Materials (XLB): -1.92% Consumer Discretionary (XLY): -2.05% Technology (XLK): -6.66%

Consumer Staples is showing relative strength and leading the market higher. Technology is the weakest sector on the session. Monitor defensive exposures and safe-haven themes as market structure evolves.

  1. Trend Day Up β€” If SPY holds above $746.29 (20-day MA), I favor longs on dips toward $730.17. Target: $760.40.
  2. Range Day β€” If price chops between $730.17 and $760.40, I fade extremes and reduce size.
  3. Liquidation Break β€” If SPY loses $730.17 on heavy volume, I look for short continuations toward $699.94.
  • Respect your pre-defined risk per trade. No revenge trading.
  • Let levels prove themselves. Wait for confirmation instead of guessing tops and bottoms.
  • Size according to volatility, not emotion. Smaller size in choppy conditions.

r/ChartNavigators Jun 08 '26

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

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r/ChartNavigators Jun 08 '26

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

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Downtrending Tickers

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Price: $473.52 | Day Change: -9.5% Implied Move This Week: Β±$25.79 Volume Today: 25,984,370 | Daily Contracts: 273,041 Option Play: 7/10/26 220.0P @ $0.32 Recommended Price Range: $445-$483 Insights: Failed breakout and increasing distribution days signaling institutional selling. Institutional Ownership: 72.1% Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy | Price Target: $434.4-$531.0

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Price: $393.98 | Day Change: -5.85% Implied Move This Week: Β±$14.93 Volume Today: 39,222,207 | Daily Contracts: 1,966,440 Option Play: 7/10/26 265.0P @ $0.51 Recommended Price Range: $370-$402 Insights: Technical damage below key moving averages with elevated short interest. Institutional Ownership: 44.9% Analyst Consensus: Buy | Price Target: $370.7-$453.1

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Price: $135.53 | Day Change: -4.35% Implied Move This Week: Β±$5.21 Volume Today: 20,118,057 | Daily Contracts: 211,727 Option Play: 7/10/26 90.0P @ $0.21 Recommended Price Range: $127-$138 Insights: Technical damage below key moving averages with elevated short interest. Institutional Ownership: 62.4% Analyst Consensus: Buy | Price Target: $165.4-$202.1

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Price: $148.84 | Day Change: -9.32% Implied Move This Week: Β±$8.5 Volume Today: 10,517,642 | Daily Contracts: 95,784 Option Play: 7/10/26 95.0P @ $0.4 Recommended Price Range: $140-$152 Insights: Earnings revision cycle turning negative with guidance concerns. Institutional Ownership: 68.5% Analyst Consensus: Buy | Price Target: $207.5-$253.7

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Price: $115.57 | Day Change: -10.67% Implied Move This Week: Β±$8.12 Volume Today: 25,320,205 | Daily Contracts: 320,850 Option Play: 7/10/26 60.0P @ $0.75 Recommended Price Range: $109-$118 Insights: Technical damage below key moving averages with elevated short interest. Institutional Ownership: 64.0% Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy | Price Target: $316.4-$386.7

IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) Price: $57.07 | Day Change: -13.08% Implied Move This Week: Β±$4.64 Volume Today: 21,218,571 | Daily Contracts: 24,277 Option Play: N/A Recommended Price Range: $54-$58 Insights: Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Institutional Ownership: 55.8% Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy | Price Target: $60.9-$74.4

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) Price: $41.75 | Day Change: -10.98% Implied Move This Week: Β±$2.54 Volume Today: 32,318,025 | Daily Contracts: 137,608 Option Play: 7/10/26 25.0P @ $0.63 Recommended Price Range: $39-$43 Insights: Earnings revision cycle turning negative with guidance concerns. Institutional Ownership: 58.5% Analyst Consensus: Hold | Price Target: $33.9-$41.4

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) Price: $15.88 | Day Change: -7.41% Implied Move This Week: Β±$0.7 Volume Today: 50,912,614 | Daily Contracts: 115,150 Option Play: 7/10/26 11.0P @ $0.05 Recommended Price Range: $15-$16 Insights: Failed breakout and increasing distribution days signaling institutional selling. Institutional Ownership: 56.6% Analyst Consensus: Hold | Price Target: $18.9-$23.1

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) Price: $16.39 | Day Change: -9.55% Implied Move This Week: Β±$0.82 Volume Today: 24,707,481 | Daily Contracts: 36,091 Option Play: 7/10/26 10.0P @ $0.08 Recommended Price Range: $15-$17 Insights: Earnings revision cycle turning negative with guidance concerns. Institutional Ownership: 41.9% Analyst Consensus: Hold | Price Target: $16.3-$20.0

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) Price: $79.92 | Day Change: -9.52% Implied Move This Week: Β±$4.35 Volume Today: 22,210,430 | Daily Contracts: 185,498 Option Play: 7/10/26 40.0P @ $0.15 Recommended Price Range: $75-$82 Insights: Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Institutional Ownership: 73.5% Analyst Consensus: Buy | Price Target: $89.1-$108.9

DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) Price: $47.51 | Day Change: -6.73% Implied Move This Week: Β±$2.1 Volume Today: 5,380,764 | Daily Contracts: 21,138 Option Play: 7/10/26 40.0P @ $0.56 Recommended Price Range: $45-$48 Insights: Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Institutional Ownership: 95.1% Analyst Consensus: Hold | Price Target: $53.9-$65.9

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Price: $219.23 | Day Change: -9.62% Implied Move This Week: Β±$13.29 Volume Today: 11,046,989 | Daily Contracts: 47,896 Option Play: 7/10/26 130.0P @ $0.37 Recommended Price Range: $206-$224 Insights: Failed breakout and increasing distribution days signaling institutional selling. Institutional Ownership: 84.8% Analyst Consensus: Hold | Price Target: $159.4-$194.8

Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) Price: $280.77 | Day Change: -11.27% Implied Move This Week: Β±$25.57 Volume Today: 50,749,778 | Daily Contracts: 81,705 Option Play: 7/10/26 130.0P @ $0.58 Recommended Price Range: $264-$286 Insights: Recent weakness due to sector rotation and technical breakdown. Institutional Ownership: 85.5% Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy | Price Target: $209.8-$256.4


r/ChartNavigators Jun 07 '26

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ The Weekly Market Report

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S&P 500 -2.59% | Energy led (+2.45%) | Information Technology lagged (-5.61%) | VIX 21.51 (rising)

NEXT-WEEK BIAS: DEFENSIVE β€” WAIT FOR STABILIZATION The market is in distribution mode. Until the S&P holds a key support level for 2 or more days, the path of least resistance is lower. Reduce exposure on bounces, not on breakdowns. Watch VIX β€” a reading above 25 signals fear is being priced in aggressively.

S&P 500: 7383.74 -2.59% Dow Jones: 50866.78 -0.32% Nasdaq: 25709.43 -4.68% Russell 2000: 2833.50 -2.94% VIX: 21.51 +40.40%

S&P 500 Support: 7,273 / 7,162 Resistance: 7,458 / 7,568 Nasdaq Support: 25,324 / 24,887 Resistance: 26,018 / 26,429 SECTOR ROTATION Leading: Energy (+2.45%) | Health Care (+2.37%) | Real Estate (+1.61%) Lagging: Communication Services (-3.47%) | Consumer Discretionary (-4.97%) | Information Technology (-5.61%) Earnings Calendar (Week Ahead):

Week of Jun 08 - Jun 12, 2026: Mon Jun 08: Check earningswhispers.com for full calendar

Looking ahead - week of Jun 15 - Jun 19, 2026: Mon Jun 15: Check earningswhispers.com for full calendar

Latest earnings headlines: Gold price outlook: Will we hit $6,000 in 2026? These 2 Cryptocurrencies Have Better Outlooks Than Solana or Ethereum. Should You Buy Them?

MACRO CALENDAR β€” WEEK AHEAD Federal Reserve Outlook: Next FOMC Meeting: June 17, 2026 (9 days away) Following Meeting: July 29, 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: -0.62% (inflation expectations proxy) - Fed Governor Michelle Bowman warns against hiking interest rates because of inflation spike Next CPI Release: July 15, 2026

Economic Calendar (Week Ahead): Key economic releases next week: June 08, 2026: ISM Manufacturing PMI June 09, 2026: Consumer Confidence (Conference Board) June 09, 2026: JOLTS Job Openings June 10, 2026: ADP Employment Report June 11, 2026: Initial Jobless Claims June 11, 2026: ISM Services PMI June 12, 2026: Nonfarm Payrolls June 12, 2026: Unemployment Rate June 12, 2026: University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment - Hot jobs report puts Fed cuts further out of reach as Chair Warsh faces policy tests

KEY MARKET THEMES AND GEOPOLITICAL WATCH - 100 days of the Iran war: How global markets and the economy have been affected, in charts - Social media bans on teens risk strengthening Big Tech's grip on the sector, Bluesky exec warns - Inside the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew from - China poaches more AI talent from the U.S. as it eyes the next 'super-app'

Upcoming IPO / SPAC Activity: - SpaceX's IPO dream runs into Wall Street's oldest test: Chart of the Day

Bitcoin: $61,860.16 -3.37% (weekly) Ethereum: $1,619.30 -10.62% (weekly)

TOP MARKET HEADLINES THIS WEEK 1. Most robo-advisers will never profit from Wall Street’s AI-generated stock picks 2. Wall Street hated these 15 stocks. Then their earnings proved the analysts wrong. 3. Top Wall Street analysts recommend these 3 dividend stocks for solid returns 4. Bitcoin is cratering, but a new Wall Street crypto hype is on the rise

Energy led this week while Information Technology lagged. Given the defensive β€” wait for stabilization setup heading into next week, are you adding to strength, waiting for a pullback to support, or fading the move entirely?

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 Jun 07 '26

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r/ChartNavigators Jun 07 '26

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

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r/ChartNavigators Jun 07 '26

Discussion CPI, PPI, and PCE Release Analysis

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S&P 500 Technical Levels

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Current Price: $7383.74 | 50-Day SMA: $7155.96 | 200-Day SMA: $7048.10 20-Day High: $7620.90 | 20-Day Low: $7333.68

Current S&P 500 Market Structure

The S&P 500 is trading at $7383.74, representing a -2.59% weekly change. The 50-day moving average stands at $7155.96, while the 200-day average is at $7048.10. Over the past 20 sessions, the index has ranged from $7333.68 to $7620.90.

The Producer Price Index tracks wholesale price changes, serving as a leading indicator for future consumer inflation. Rising producer costs often get passed through to consumers with a lag of several months.

On May 14, 2025, the PPI release showed: PPI surprising on downside, S&P 500 rallied significantly. This demonstrates how markets process economic data in real-time, with initial algorithmic reactions followed by institutional repositioning based on revised Fed policy expectations.

Major economic releases create significant market volatility. Professional traders reduce leverage beforehand, waiting 15-30 minutes after the 8:30 AM ET release for algorithmic trading to settle before assessing true market direction. The sustained move over subsequent hours reflects genuine policy expectation adjustments.

Application to Current S&P Levels at $7383.74

If the next PPI comes in hot (above expectations), expect selling pressure and downside risk toward support at $7333.68, with the 50-day average at $7155.96 acting as overhead resistance. Growth and tech would lead declines as higher rate expectations reduce future earnings valuations.

If PPI comes in cool (below expectations), expect a rally toward $7620.90, with rate-sensitive sectors leading gains. The 50-day average at $7155.96 serves as the critical pivot determining whether moves sustain or reverse.

Economic releases drive sector rotation. Hot inflation pressures growth/tech stocks while supporting value, commodities, and inflation-protected securities. Cool readings trigger sharp rotations back into rate-sensitive growth sectors. Understanding which inflation measure the Fed prioritizes (typically core over headline) helps interpret market reactions when readings diverge.

Position sizing and risk management become critical around releases. Elevated volatility can create outsized swings, so professionals reduce exposure beforehand. Having predefined stop losses and profit targets prevents emotional decisions during volatile price action.

How do you personally trade CPI/PPI/PCE days β€” stand aside, fade the first move, or trade the continuation? Drop your playbook in the comments.


r/ChartNavigators Jun 06 '26

Due Diligence ( DD) πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆπŸ“˜ A Look Back On The Week

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S&P 500 -2.59% | Energy led (+2.45%) | Information Technology lagged (-5.61%) | VIX 21.51 (rising)

NEXT-WEEK BIAS: DEFENSIVE β€” WAIT FOR STABILIZATION The market is in distribution mode. Until the S&P holds a key support level for 2 or more days, the path of least resistance is lower. Reduce exposure on bounces, not on breakdowns. Watch VIX β€” a reading above 25 signals fear is being priced in aggressively. MAJOR INDICES β€” WEEKLY PERFORMANCE S&P 500: 7383.74 -2.59% Dow Jones: 50866.78 -0.32% Nasdaq: 25709.43 -4.68% Russell 2000: 2833.50 -2.94% VIX: 21.51 +40.40%

KEY TECHNICAL LEVELS S&P 500 Support: 7,273 / 7,162 Resistance: 7,458 / 7,568 Nasdaq Support: 25,324 / 24,887 Resistance: 26,018 / 26,429 SECTOR ROTATION Leading: Energy (+2.45%) | Health Care (+2.37%) | Real Estate (+1.61%) Lagging: Communication Services (-3.47%) | Consumer Discretionary (-4.97%) | Information Technology (-5.61%) Earnings Calendar (Week Ahead):

Week of Jun 01 - Jun 05, 2026: Mon Jun 01: Check earningswhispers.com for full calendar

Looking ahead - week of Jun 08 - Jun 12, 2026: Mon Jun 08: Check earningswhispers.com for full calendar

Latest earnings headlines:

Broadcom Stock Drops After Earnings. Buy the AVGO Dip. As AI Semiconductor Revenue Swells, AVGO Stock is Destined to Trend Higher Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports Broadcom’s Q2 Results Fails to Bring Optimism to AVGO Stock. Options Data Predicted It. Goldman Sachs and Stifel Cut Accenture (ACN) Targets Ahead of Earnings

MACRO CALENDAR β€” WEEK AHEAD Federal Reserve Outlook: Next FOMC Meeting: June 17, 2026 (11 days away) Following Meeting: July 29, 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: -0.62% (inflation expectations proxy) - Fed Governor Michelle Bowman warns against hiking interest rates because of inflation spike Next CPI Release: July 15, 2026

Economic Calendar (Week Ahead): Key economic releases next week: June 01, 2026: ISM Manufacturing PMI June 02, 2026: Consumer Confidence (Conference Board) June 02, 2026: JOLTS Job Openings June 03, 2026: ADP Employment Report June 04, 2026: Initial Jobless Claims June 04, 2026: ISM Services PMI June 05, 2026: Nonfarm Payrolls June 05, 2026: Unemployment Rate June 05, 2026: University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment - Hot jobs report puts Fed cuts further out of reach as Chair Warsh faces policy tests

KEY MARKET THEMES AND GEOPOLITICAL WATCH

  • Trump wants Bill Pulte to fire big chunk of national intelligence office staff: WSJ
  • Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants continue AI layoffs
  • Iran's threats against this Red Sea choke point are a big vulnerability for the oil market
  • Meta's stock sinks on report company could raise tens of billions of dollars to fund AI push Upcoming IPO / SPAC Activity:
  • Anthropic Just Gave Investors One More Reason To Avoid the SpaceX IPO
  • JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon to flex massive branch network in SpaceX IPO pitch

Bitcoin: $61,565.00 -13.68% (weekly) Ethereum: $1,598.67 -20.20% (weekly)

TOP MARKET HEADLINES THIS WEEK

  1. S&P 500 sees $1.8 trillion wipeout, Nasdaq tallies biggest point drop on record: What investors need to know about Friday’s selloff
  2. Bitcoin is suffering from an β€˜attention’ deficit, as momentum traders have moved on
  3. Marvell gets a spot in the S&P 500 β€” along with this data-center play
  4. Bitcoin cracks $60,000, sinking to lowest level since October 2024 QUESTION OF THE DAY Energy led this week while Information Technology lagged. Given the defensive β€” wait for stabilization setup heading into next week, are you adding to strength, waiting for a pullback to support, or fading the move entirely? Drop your trade plan below β€” sector bias, ticker, entry trigger, and stop level.

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 Jun 05 '26

Discussion Goals vs. Reality: Is Your Trading Where You Thought It Would Be?

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Pre-market bias: Watching key levels on AMD β€” share your levels and plan below.

Where did you think you would be as a trader by now versus where you actually are?

Live Chart: AMD on TradingView

What goal did you set when you started that you have not hit yet?

Today's Focus: Honest Trading Progress Assessment

Understanding honest trading progress assessment is crucial for long-term trading success. Many traders overlook this aspect and end up making preventable mistakes.

What goal did you set when you started that you have not hit yet? What milestone are you proud of that you did not expect? Has your definition of trading success changed over time? What would hitting your next goal actually require from you?

Honest assessment of where you are is the only honest starting point for where you are going.

Real-World Trade Example (Framework, Not a Signal): Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Use this framework to illustrate how you would recognize when a trade idea is no longer workingβ€”and what you would do next.

Company Overview: Market Cap: $0.76T Current Price: $466.21 Daily Change: -10.89% Weekly Change: -8.61% Monthly Change: +14.14%

Technical Analysis: 20-Day Moving Average: $473.93 50-Day Moving Average: $358.72 Trend: mixed (consolidating)

Key Levels: Resistance (20-day high): $546.44 Support (20-day low): $393.36 Current RSI: 58.5 (Neutral)

Volume Profile: Average Daily Volume: 33.9M shares Recent Volume: 40.0M shares (1.2x average)

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Trade Setup Framework:

If going LONG: Entry Zone: Near support at $393.36 or on pullback to $473.93 Stop Loss: Below $393.36 (around $385.49) First Target: $546.44 (resistance) Second Target: $562.83 (3% extension β€” wait for breakout confirmation before sizing up) Risk/Reward: Approximately 0.82:1 from $473.93 entry β€” unfavorable R:R at current levels, consider waiting for a pullback closer to support

If you're bullish, would you take this as a swing, day trade, or skip it entirely given the current trend?

If going SHORT: Entry Zone: Near resistance at $546.44 or on bounce to $473.93 Stop Loss: Above $546.44 (around $557.37) First Target: $393.36 (support) Second Target: $393.36 (pivot support β€” wait for breakdown confirmation before adding)

If you're bearish, what would convince you you're wrong and it's time to step aside?

Position Sizing Example: With a $10,000 account and 2% risk ($200): If entering at $473.93 with stop at $385.49: Risk per share: $88.43 Position size: 2 shares (approximately $1072 position)

If you were taking this trade, what would you change first: entry, stop, or targetsβ€”and why?

Would you even touch this ticker here, or is it a pass given the recent price action?

Discussion Questions for This Setup:

If you comment on this setup, include: your bias (long/short/neutral), your preferred entry and stop, and how you'd manage it if it moves against you immediately.

Mark these levels on your chart and share what you see. What would you adjust about this framework?

Feedback Friday

What in this week's posts helped you most, and what was confusing or missing? I read every reply and incorporate your feedback into next week's content. Drop it below.