About the Strategist
Mark L. Newton, CMT – Head of Technical Strategy
As former managing member/owner of Newton Advisors LLC, Mark has more than 25 years of buy-side and sell-side experience in finance. Before Fundstrat, he worked with Diamondback Capital Management, and with Morgan Stanley in New York City as their technical strategist. Mark has traded equity options as a market maker/floor trader on the CBOE, and worked in risk management. He is a member of the Market Technicians Association, and former member of the CBOE, CBOT, and PHLX. Mark makes regular appearances on CNBC, FOX Business, and Bloomberg. Mark graduated with a BS in Finance from Virginia Tech in 1991, and obtained his Chartered Market Technician designation in 2002.
Our Approach
Trend Identification
On a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Structural Analysis
Looking at former highs and lows as potentially important for resistance and/or support in trading over multiple time frames
Trendline Utilization
Drawing trendlines extending from the lowest lows to the low preceding the highest highs
Fibonacci Analysis
Using the concept of Fibonacci for retracements in both time and price terms for identifying possible areas of exhaustion
Momentum Analysis
Seeking stocks exhibiting positive momentum for long investments over multiple time frames
Volume Analysis
Noting heavy volume, or lack thereof, in conjunction with price gains to track the duration of a trend
Breadth
Studying the underlying health of a market, especially for broader indices
Ratio charts
Comparing a stock to its industry and/or to an underlying index, such as SPX
Relative Strength
Seeking out stocks exhibiting stellar strength and trading at/within striking distance of 52-week highs (for long stock selection)
Counter-Trend Analysis
Using Tom DeMark's indicators, such as TD Sequential and TD Combo, to identify strong trends possibly on the verge of reversing course: downside to upside or vice-versa
Cycles
Using cycle composites to understand the most commonly seen cycles dictating patterns of low-to-low or high-to-high to help identify highs and lows price-wise
Elliott Wave Theory
Elliott Wave projections can help forecast price targets, using previous highs/lows to identify whether a rally is new and impulsive or represents a counter-trend move
Astro-Analysis
Using cycles of the sun, moon, and the planets to pinpoint highs, lows, and trends for stocks and indices, both from a transiting to transiting standpoint, or transits to natal charts for analysis
Seasonality Studies
Seasonality studies to identify times of above-average strength and/or weakness based on historical trends
Sentiment Analysis
Using equity put/call ratios for indices or stocks and/or commonly used sentiment polls to track investor sentiment.
Research and Coverage
Reports
Daily Technical Strategy
Every day, we deliver precise strategies derived from technical analysis, guiding you on potential market moves and insights to position accordingly.
Technology on much better footing after AAPL’s confirmed breakout
Equities have shown evidence of turning back higher to end the week following confirmed breakouts in AAPL along with initial evidence of both Treasury yields and US Dollar turning lower. While the Equal-weighted S&P has some work to do to regain its...
⚡️FlashInsights
In these rapid updates, our expert analysts provide insights on immediate market changes and technical patterns, ensuring you are always one step ahead in the fast-paced world of trading.
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyToday's rally is a bit better than the SPX and QQQ might imply with their +0.20-+0.35% gains. The Equal-weighted Invesco S&P ETF is higher by +0.70%, and Healthcare, Industrials, and Discretionary are all making the highest close of the past week. This...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyThis week started with a bit more Yen intervention chatter as the early move higher of around 6 yen has resulted in increased volatility and if Treasury refunding announcement (Today into tomorrow) proves accurate than BOJ will be forced to intervene, if...
Weekly Roadmap
End your week with our "Weekly Roadmap", a summary that encapsulates our expert views and closing remarks for the week. This digest is crafted to bring all market happenings and our insights into one coherent context, ensuring you're well-informed and ready for the week ahead.
Market Ends Week on Upswing After Dovish FOMC, Soft Job Numbers
For stocks, April was the worst month of the year so far, ending 4% down from its levels on April 1. It was the first down month for all three major indices since October 2023, and also one...
Fundstrat Team
Media
Daily Technicals Video
Our webinars bring you face-to-face with our experts as they share the latest market trends and technical analysis, offering an opportunity to clarify your queries in real-time.
Technology on much better footing after AAPL’s confirmed breakout
Equities have shown evidence of turning back higher to end the week following confirmed breakouts in AAPL along with initial evidence of both Treasury yields and US Dollar turning lower. While the Equal-weighted S&P has some work to do to regain its...
Annual Outlook
At the start of each year, our annual outlook provides a comprehensive analysis of existing and potential U.S. policies, forecasting their impact on financial markets and offering actionable strategies for the year ahead.
Mark Newton's 2024 Technical Strategy Outlook
– 2024 Technical Strategy Outlook – Key Sectors to Overweight & Potential Risks – EPS Outlook & S&P 500 Year-End Price Target
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical Strategy
Archives
Appearances Media Archives
Our researchers frequently appear across various media outlets, sharing their technical analysis and market insights. Our extensive archive ensures you have access to these valuable resources at your fingertips.
CNBC Media Archives
We understand the importance of media in shaping market perceptions. Our archive of CNBC appearances provides a rich resource of insights shared by our researchers on this prestigious platform.
Sample Reports
Technical Writeups of Super Granny-shot picks
Summary: I continue to see the US stock market as being attractive, technically speaking, and do not feel sufficient risk is there to warrant a selloff at this time. While price action has been a bit more subdued...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyFebruary 2024 Technical Outlook
FOR FULL REPORT, PLEASE CLICK HERE. WHAT LESSONS WE LEARNED FROM JANUARY: * SPX, NASDAQ rally back to new all-time highs was certainly a bullish development despite some evidence of breadth waning. Equal-weighted SPX, Russell 3k, nor Small...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyLatest Publications
Technology on much better footing after AAPL’s confirmed breakout
Equities have shown evidence of turning back higher to end the week following confirmed breakouts in AAPL along with initial evidence of both Treasury yields and US Dollar turning lower. While the Equal-weighted S&P has some work to...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyAAPL earnings & Jobs number could serve as key catalysts
Recent stalling out in Equities, US Dollar and Treasury yields awaits some evidence of resolution, and despite this week’s dovish message and accelerated QT tapering schedule, there hasn’t been enough progress to argue that a rally back to...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyEnergy getting down to attractive levels after Crude violates $80
Chair Powell’s indication that the bias is still towards easing rates, along with a quicker tapering of Quantitative Tightening (QT) starting in June combined to send Treasury yields and the US Dollar towards lows of the day. Stocks...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyHigher rates should prove temporary headwind only for Equities
The relentless push higher in rates continues to be an important factor that’s spooking the stock market, preventing a more material bounce off the lows. These next few days will be important to ascertain the Treasury funding levels...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
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