This is the weekly post that aggregates all the charts we put together throughout the week and organizes them all into one, easy to flip through deck.

Crude oil just ripped higher with its biggest 3-day rally since March 2022.

And the timing couldn’t be more interesting.

The energy trade looked like it was unraveling.

But the bulls are stepping in and repairing the damage.

Valid tops have turned into "not tops" and bear traps.

This burst of upside momentum comes right as crude is bouncing off a major support zone, both in absolute terms and relative to the broader market. 

Energy stocks have been under pressure for months, but this looks like a potential turning point.

Not only is the price action improving, but positioning is also offside. 

Short interest in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF $XOP just hit its highest level in years.

A lot of the individual stocks have the highest short interest ever.

The unwind could fuel a powerful move higher across...

Let’s get one thing straight… I’m not some sort of defense industry perma bull.

Trust me, those people exist.

They hang out in the same circles as the ‘end-of-days’ folks, national debt doomers, and gold bugs.

It’s just not for me. I’m an optimist.

However, I’m also a good old-fashioned trend follower.

And these stocks have taken on a new leadership role, so we’ve been buying them. Here is Aerospace & Defense relative to the S&P 500:

This base breakout is in the books, and the path of least resistance is now higher for this ratio. All that means is expect more outperformance from these stocks over longer timeframes.

But I’m most interested in making money right now. This week, this month, this quarter.

And as I flipped through the A&D components today, there was one chart that I just...

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Our Hall of Famers list is composed of the 150 largest US-based stocks.

These stocks range from the mega-cap growth behemoths like Apple and Microsoft – with market caps in excess of $2T – to some of the new-age large-cap disruptors such as Moderna, Square, and Snap.

It has all the big names and more.

It doesn’t include ADRs or any stock not domiciled in the US. But don’t worry; we developed a separate universe for that. Click here to check it out.

The Hall of Famers is simple.

We take our list of 150 names and then apply our technical filters so the strongest stocks with the most momentum rise to the top.

Let’s dive right in and check out what these big boys are up to.

Here’s this week’s list:

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We filter out any laggards that are down -5% or more relative to the S&P 500 over the trailing month.

Then, we...

In today’s Daily Digest, we’ll review the following:

1. No new positions today.
2. Adjustment to USO position.
3. Closed KRE for profit.
4. Current status of open campaigns.
5. Volatility Snapshot.

Let’s dig in!

“Look kid, if you hear the missiles are flying, you buy them. You don’t sell them.”

— Art Cashin, Wall Street legend.

No doom and gloom here. That’s not our style.

We don’t get caught up in hot headlines or silly narratives. We follow trends — regardless of what’s going on in the world. 

And right now, one of the clearest, most durable trends on the tape is in Aerospace & Defense.

And maybe it’s because of this war here, or the geopolitical issues there. Or maybe it’s just because industrials are the leaders and this is a bull market.

Here’s the thing… There will always be wars, and fear will always have a significant impact on human behavior. 

I can tell you we’re buying these stocks because of some headlines out of Russia… but that wouldn’t be the truth. 

We’re...

In today’s Daily Digest, we’ll review the following:

1. No new positions today.
2. Adjustment to USO position.
3. Closed TLT at Profit Target.
4. Current status of open campaigns.
5. Volatility Snapshot.

Let’s dig in!

The multi-year distribution patterns in energy are failing and hooking higher.

And from what I understand, it’s been confusing for some people.

I get that. If you’re one of them, keep reading; we’ll unpack it all.

But first, here’s something from a note I wrote on energy last month.

“I’m making the bet that crude scoops and scores here. I think it should look a lot more like its derivative plays soon, back in its old range. And I think we can get a fast move back toward the upper bounds from there. I’m talking about a big rally that sends crude back to the 80s or 90s”.

Why in the world was I feeling so warm and fuzzy about crude oil? 

It was just completing a massive top. What a naughty technician I must be. What was I thinking?

We’ve been pounding the table on the rotation taking place across Asian equity markets. Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, China—you name it. 

The message is clear: the tide is turning and participation is broadening across Asia. 

It’s no longer just Japan. Everything else is starting to work.

One of the key forces driving this rotation is a weak US Dollar. When the dollar stumbles, emerging market currencies catch a bid—and local equities tend to follow. 

Here’s the latest in the mix, the Korean Won:

Like many Asian currencies, the Won spent over two years grinding lower in a steady downtrend. Earlier this year, it undercut key support. But instead of breaking down, it snapped back violently. 

It’s a...

When my friend and client—who manages a three-commas portfolio—calls me with a trade idea, I listen.

Sure, he’s human like the rest of us. Prone to bias, emotion, and the occasional bad read. But over the years, he’s earned my respect. He’s sharp, curious, and often brings fresh perspective to the table. So when his name pops up on my phone, I answer.

This week, he rang me up to talk about a stock that’s down 95% from its highs.

I’ll be honest—where I come from, we call that dumpster diving.

But as he laid out his case, I started to lean in.

He noted signs of a likely turn in the broader sector. He pointed out a major price gap from ten months ago that, if filled, could offer serious upside. And he reminded me that the stock in question is a “story stock”—the kind momentum traders love to chase if the price action gives them the green light.

While we talked, I pulled up the options chain and started scanning out in time—way out.

I found a June 2026 call with a roughly 1-in-4 shot of landing in the money. But if we’re right and that gap fills? That option could return 30x.

Today's trade is in a stock that has been seemingly left for dead. Which is ironic, considering this company is engaged in keeping people alive.

This biotech company is an astounding 95% off it's 2021 highs.

But here's the thing... this stock just crossed above its 50-day moving average and appears to be holding there. And with a new leg higher in the stock market likely to lift a lot of boats, there is opportunity here.