Jordan Wells
Markets Editor — Chart Patterns & Setups
Jordan covers chart-pattern setups and breakout trading for StockSetups — turning the nightly scan's triangles, flags, bases, and head-and-shoulders into plain-English playbooks for how a setup forms, triggers, and fails.
Articles by Jordan Wells (32)
Premarket Stock Movers — July 20, 2026: Why BIYA, SLND, SDOT & ADVB Are Surging
BIYA, SLND, SDOT, and ADVB are the biggest premarket gainers on July 20, 2026. Here's what's driving each move before the open.
Top Stock Movers Today — July 17, 2026: Why CJMB & LEDS Surged
Callan JMB (CJMB) and SemiLEDs (LEDS) were the biggest stock gainers today, July 17, 2026 — here's what drove the moves and what traders should know.
The Doji Candlestick: Spot Indecision and Trade the Reversal
A doji candlestick signals a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers that ends in a draw. Learn how to read every doji variant and trade the reversals that follow.
The Inverted Head and Shoulders Pattern: How to Spot and Trade a Bullish Reversal
The inverted head and shoulders is one of the most reliable bullish reversal patterns in technical analysis. Learn how to spot it, trade the neckline breakout, and manage risk.
Top Stock Movers Today — July 13, 2026: Why SOBR, AGEN & ACTU Surged
SOBR Safe soared 174%, Agenus surged 82% on a massive financing deal, and Actuate Therapeutics jumped 24% in Monday's biggest stock movers recap.
Premarket Stock Movers — July 13, 2026: Why QTTB, AGEN, LGPS, FTRK & MIMI Are Surging
Q32 Bio, Agenus, LogProstyle, Fast Track Group, and Mint Inc are the biggest premarket movers on July 13, 2026. Here's the catalyst behind each surge.
Premarket Stock Movers — July 10, 2026: Why GMM, ZBAO, HAO, CIRC & CHSN Are Surging
Global Mofy AI (GMM) is surging 216% before the bell on July 10, 2026. Here's why GMM, ZBAO, HAO, CIRC, and CHSN are the biggest premarket stock movers today.
Top Stock Movers Today — July 9, 2026: Why JLHL, VRAX, FBRX, TRAX & WRAP Surged
JLHL exploded +320%, VRAX doubled on a supply deal, and FBRX surged 78% on positive vitiligo trial results. Here's why today's biggest stock gainers moved on July 9, 2026.
The Rising Three Methods Candlestick: Spot and Trade a Bullish Continuation
The rising three methods is a five-candle bullish continuation pattern that signals a brief pause in an uptrend before buyers regain control. Learn how to spot it and trade it.
The Shooting Star Candlestick: Spot and Trade a Bearish Reversal
The shooting star is a single-bar bearish reversal candlestick that appears at resistance after a rally. Learn how to identify it, confirm it, and trade it safely.
The Double Bottom Pattern: How to Spot and Trade a Bullish Reversal
The double bottom is one of the most reliable bullish reversal patterns in technical analysis. Learn how it forms, how to confirm it, and how to trade it with a clear entry, stop, and target.
The Bear Flag Pattern: How to Spot and Trade a Bearish Continuation
The bear flag is one of the most reliable bearish continuation patterns in technical analysis. Learn how to spot the pole, flag, and breakdown — and how to size a trade around it.
The Descending Triangle Pattern: Spot and Trade a Bearish Breakdown
The descending triangle is a bearish chart pattern defined by a flat support floor and declining resistance. Learn how to confirm a breakdown and trade it with a structured plan.
Premarket Stock Movers — July 1, 2026: Why DXF, LHAI, LGCL, CELZ & CANF Are Surging
DXF is up 147%, LHAI is surging 135% on a dual acquisition/GPU-financing announcement, and CANF is climbing 57% on Phase 2a cancer trial data. Here's why these five stocks are moving in Wednesday's premarket.
Top Stock Movers Today — June 30, 2026: Why JEM, LGCL, JBDI, YOOV & BIYA Surged
The biggest stock gainers today at the June 30, 2026 close: JEM exploded +267% on a board appointment, while LGCL, JBDI, YOOV, and BIYA all doubled or near-doubled on massive volume spikes.
Premarket Stock Movers — June 30, 2026: Why JEM, SVRE, CELZ, AVXX & BTCT Are Surging
Five stocks are making massive premarket moves on June 30, 2026 — led by JEM (+354%), SVRE (+133%), and CELZ (+105%). Here's what's driving each name before the open.
Top Stock Movers Today — June 29, 2026: Why UPC, SDOT, DGNX, AZI & CBRG Surged
Universe Pharmaceuticals led today's biggest stock gainers with a +308% surge on a patent acquisition, while SDOT, DGNX, AZI, and CBRG all posted massive single-session moves.
The Evening Star Candlestick: Spot and Trade a 3-Bar Topping Reversal
The evening star is a powerful 3-bar bearish reversal candlestick pattern that signals a potential top. Learn how to identify and trade it with confidence.
Premarket Stock Movers — June 29, 2026: Why TNMG, NNBR, SRFM, PETS & CHTR Are Surging
Five stocks are making major premarket moves on June 29, 2026 — TNMG, NNBR, SRFM, PETS, and CHTR. Here's what's driving each one before the open.
The Morning Star Candlestick: How to Spot and Trade a 3-Bar Reversal
The morning star is a powerful three-candle bullish reversal pattern that signals a downtrend is losing steam. Learn how to identify it, confirm it, and trade it with clear entry and exit rules.
Top Stock Movers Today — June 26, 2026: Why SDOT, PCLA, ILLR, CALC & NNOX Surged
SDOT exploded +239% on an 8-K real estate option deal, PCLA doubled on massive volume, and ILLR extended gains on its SpaceX acquisition announcement. Here's what moved the biggest stock gainers today.
The Head and Shoulders Pattern: How to Spot and Trade a Classic Reversal
The head and shoulders pattern is one of the most reliable reversal signals in technical analysis. Learn its anatomy, how to confirm a breakdown, and how to calculate a price target.
The Bearish Engulfing Candle: How to Spot and Trade Topping Reversals
The bearish engulfing pattern is one of the most reliable topping reversal signals in technical analysis. Learn how to identify it, confirm it, and trade it with a clear risk framework.
Failed Breakouts & Bull Traps: Turning Losers Into Signals
Not every breakout follows through — but a failed breakout isn't just a loss to absorb. Learn how to spot bull traps, bear traps, and fakeouts before they cost you, and how to flip them into actionable reversal signals.
Breakout Trading Explained: How to Spot and Trade Breakouts
A breakout occurs when price moves decisively above resistance or below support. Learn how to identify real breakouts, avoid fakeouts, and manage risk.
The 10 Essential Chart Patterns Every Trader Should Know
Master the 10 most important chart patterns in technical analysis — from triangles to head and shoulders — and learn how to trade each one.
Candlestick Patterns: A Trader's Visual Guide to Reading Price
Learn to read candlestick patterns — from the basics of wicks and bodies to powerful reversal signals like engulfing, hammer, and morning star.
The Ascending Triangle Pattern: A Bullish Breakout Setup
The ascending triangle is one of the most reliable bullish continuation patterns in technical analysis — here's how to spot and trade it.
The Cup and Handle Pattern: How to Spot and Trade It
The cup and handle is one of the most reliable bullish continuation patterns. Learn how to identify it, time your entry, and measure your target.
The Bull Flag Pattern: Trading the Momentum Continuation
The bull flag pattern combines a sharp price surge with a brief, orderly pullback — signaling that buyers are likely to push the stock higher again.
The Bullish Engulfing Candle: A Reversal Signal Explained
A bullish engulfing candle is a two-bar reversal signal that can mark the end of a downtrend — here's what it looks like and how traders use it.
The Hammer Candlestick: Reading Reversals at Support
The hammer candlestick signals potential reversals when it forms at support after a downtrend — learn anatomy, psychology, and how to trade it.