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.
US Dollar index has risen to two-month highs
Near-term and intermediate-term technical trends remain bullish for US Equities, but a few sectors have started to weaken lately, making it right to be more vigilant. Moreover, both Treasury yields and the US Dollar made 2025 lows in September and have gradually been...
⚡️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 StrategyThis chart from Bloomberg shows the fascinating divergence between what 1year/1year Forward swaps are projecting for the Fed's "Neutral rate" while the Citi Economic Surprise index have been positive in recent months. Thus, the market is pricing in far more cuts thus...
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Head of Technical StrategyDon't look now but the formerly lagging Dow Jones Transportation Avg has made a bullish short-term triangle breakout today that likely can help to jump-start its performance at a time when the market is sorely seeking leadership from areas outside of Technology....
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.
Stocks’ Meteoric Rally Extends Into the Final Quarter of the Year
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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.
US Dollar index has risen to two-month highs
Near-term and intermediate-term technical trends remain bullish for US Equities, but a few sectors have started to weaken lately, making it right to be more vigilant. Moreover, both Treasury yields and the US Dollar made 2025 lows in September and have gradually been...
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.
Markets in Turmoil: Assessing Where Things Stand
Join us on Monday, April 7 at 4:30 pm ET for a live market update webinar with Fundstrat’s Head of Research, Tom Lee.
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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.
What is mean reversion and how to use it
8 months ago
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.
Long-term market trends remain in very good shape, says Fundstrat’s Mark Newton
8 months ago
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...
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Head of Technical StrategyLatest Publications
US Dollar index has risen to two-month highs
Near-term and intermediate-term technical trends remain bullish for US Equities, but a few sectors have started to weaken lately, making it right to be more vigilant. Moreover, both Treasury yields and the US Dollar made 2025 lows in September...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyConsumer Discretionary weakening to new monthly lows
Near-term and intermediate-term technical trends remain bullish for US Equities, but a few sectors have started to weaken lately, making it right to be more vigilant. Moreover, both Treasury yields and the US Dollar made 2025 lows in...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyAMD strength outshines broader market churning
Near-term and intermediate-term technical trends remain bullish for US Equities, and the success of Equal-weighted SPX, having joined SPX and QQQ back at new highs this week, likely helps to keep Equity indices up until mid-month before some...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
Head of Technical StrategyBroadening out should lead to short-term boost into mid-October
Near-term and intermediate-term technical trends remain bullish for US Equities, and the success of Equal-weighted SPX, having joined SPX and QQQ back at new highs this week, should keep this rally going a bit longer. The DJ Transportation...
Mark L. Newton, CMT
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