We talk a lot about "bearish" stocks here at the Chaikin PowerFeed... On its face, that might seem a little odd. After all, what's the use in telling you about something you shouldn't buy?

Why I Wouldn't Buy 141 Stocks in the S&P 500 By Vic Lederman, editorial director, Chaikin Analytics We talk a lot about "bearish" stocks here at the Chaikin PowerFeed... On its face, that might seem a little odd. After all, what's the use in telling you about something you shouldn't buy? Well, identifying stocks to avoid matters a heck of a lot... Just look at United Parcel Service (UPS). I shared the shipping giant's terrible "very bearish' Power Gauge rating with readers just a few days ago. UPS shares have tumbled about 18% this year. Considering the S&P 500 Index's staggering 27% gain so far this year, United Parcel Service's stock has been a wealth destroyer by comparison. And with such a bad rating in the Power Gauge, our system sees more downside ahead for United Parcel Service. But back in February, Marc Chaikin shared this name with paid subscribers of his Power Gauge Investor publication. He saw, alongside the Power Gauge, that something serious was amiss with United Parcel Service. So he released the name – along with nine other stocks to avoid – in a special report. He called it "The Chaikin 2024 Bottom Ten Report."  And Marc is just about to release his "Bottom Ten" list for 2025... Recommended Links: This Morning: Critical Postelection Event Headed Straight for U.S. Stocks Fifty-year Wall Street legend Marc Chaikin believes a critical postelection surprise is heading straight for U.S. stocks. While most Americans were distracted by the election, geopolitical turmoil, and the market surging to record highs... Marc watched a powerful market signal (with 93% historical accuracy) flash quietly. He explains it all. Reserve your spot here. What Are These Billionaire Investors Afraid Of? Billionaires Warren Buffett, Stanley Druckenmiller, George Soros, and David Tepper have all sold off massive U.S. stock positions, including shares of Nvidia, Apple, and Bank of America. 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And now, Intel has left investors hoping the next person can turn things around. It's a terrible situation. But it's one that lots of investors faced this year. After all, we're in the middle of a tech renaissance. The promise of AI is driving stocks higher. And companies like Intel should be participating. But Intel's wipeout proves the point that the stocks you don't buy are just as important as the stocks you do buy. Today, the Power Gauge rates 141 of the stocks in the S&P 500 as "bearish" or "very bearish." That's about 28% of the largest stocks in the U.S. And the Power Gauge is warning that these stocks look dangerous right now. I wouldn't buy those stocks today... that's for sure. But as I mentioned earlier, there's another list that I'll be keeping special tabs on... Later this morning, at 10 a.m. Eastern time, Marc is going on camera with a special announcement. He'll be sharing his forecast for 2025. In it, he'll provide a detailed path forward for the coming year. And that will include the name and ticker of one stock he thinks is a good one to buy... as well as one he strongly recommends avoiding. I'm most excited for the details of his road map. And during this special event, Marc will also cover how to get his brand-new "Bottom Ten" list of stocks to avoid for the coming year. It's a list that that every investor in this market should have at their side. As I said, success in the markets isn't just about the winning stocks to buy... It's also about the wealth destroyers to avoid. So I urge you to join Marc today at 10 a.m. for his special event. It's free to attend – just register in advance right here. Good investing, Vic Lederman Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors     # Hld:     Bullish     Neutral     Bearish Dow 30 -0.23% 9 11 10 S&P 500 +0.42% 100 256 141 Nasdaq +1.44% 30 45 25 Small Caps +0.61% 587 941 378 Bonds +0.31% Consumer Discretionary +1.35% 13 28 9 — According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks are somewhat more Bullish than Large Cap stocks. Major indexes are mixed. *  *  *  * Sector Tracker Sector movement over the last 5 days Discretionary +2.85% Communication +2.58% Information Technology +0.91% Financial -0.5% Staples -0.78% Industrials -1.28% Utilities -2.11% Real Estate -2.85% Health Care -3.72% Materials -3.75% Energy -3.94% *  *  *  * Industry Focus NYSE Technology Services 17 12 6 Over the past 6 months, the NYSE Technology subsector (XNTK) has underperformed the S&P 500 by -2.37%. However, its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Strong, with more Bullish than Bearish stocks. It is currently ranked #7 of 21 subsectors and has moved up 7 slots over the past week. Top Stocks BKNG Booking Holdings Inc CRM Salesforce, Inc. SHOP Shopify Inc. *  *  *  * Top Movers Gainers AVGO +11.21% TSLA +6.14% MU +5.62% CRWD +5.48% TER +5.08% Losers SMCI -8.26% CVS -5.61% PSX -5.24% WYNN -5.13% MPC -5.06% *  *  *  * Earnings Report Reporting Today Rating Before Open After Close AZO HEI No earnings reporting today. Earnings Surprises No significant Earnings Surprises in the Russell 3000. *  *  *  * You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to PowerFeed. If you no longer want to receive e-mails from PowerFeed, click here. You're receiving this e-mail at indra21poetra@gmail.com. For questions about your account or to speak with customer service, call +1 (877) 697-6783 (U.S.), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time or e-mail info@chaikinanalytics.com. Please note: The law prohibits us from giving personalized investment advice. © 2024 Chaikin Analytics, LLC. 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