JC here.

I'm out of town this week. So in lieu of the usual daily note, we've arranged for guest posts written by each of the members of the All Star Charts research team. 

Today's post is from Steve Strazza.

Hey guys, it’s Steve today.

Whenever JC is out, the Morning Show becomes the Strazza Show. 

I invite some of my closest friends on for the guest segment, and we bring the analyst team members on for a free-for-all market discussion. It’s a...

A month ago, I shared my thoughts on the early stages of Bitcoin’s next major bull run — and the opportunities beyond BTC itself. While the focus often remains on Bitcoin during these bullish cycles, I highlighted the broader crypto ecosystem, particularly crypto-related stocks, which have historically outperformed during similar periods.

In that post, I discussed specific setups for miners like Hut 8 Corp ($HUT), Bit Digital ($BTBT), Greenidge Generation ($GREE), and Stronghold Digital Mining ($SDIG), alongside key crypto-related names like Coinbase, Microstrategy, and Robinhood. I also emphasized the importance of watching the ratio between Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Miners ETF ($WGMI) and Bitcoin ($BTC), as its recent movements hinted at a potential reversal in mining stocks’ performance.

Now, a month later, it’s time to revisit those ideas, assess how these setups have played out, and look ahead to what’s next as this Bitcoin move continues to unfold.

Alright, today's post has a cheesy headline which is a play on the name of this company.

I have no good pithy ideas for a title.

But today's trade idea is a hot one that sets up for a potential big win!

Newmont Mining has been a bellwether of the gold mining industry for decades, producing thousands of ounces yearly.

It's also the largest component in the gold miner ETFs like GDX and RING. As Ron Burgundy said, "I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal."

Over time, the company has been mismanaged and desperately needs a makeover. 

Just look at Newmont Mining flirting with new all-time lows relative to gold:

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

1. No new positions today.
2. Defensive adjustment to XME position.
3. No exits since the last report.
4. Current status of open campaigns.
5. Volatility Snapshot.

Let’s dig in!

From the Desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Welcome to The Minor Leaguers.

We've had some great trades come out of this small-cap-focused column since we launched it back in 2020 and started rotating it with our flagship bottom-up scan, Under the Hood.

For the first year or so, we focused only on Russell 2000 stocks with a market cap between $1 and $2B.

That was fun, but we wanted to branch out a bit and allow some new stocks to find their way onto our list.

We expanded our universe to include some mid-caps.

Nowadays, to make the cut for our Minor Leaguers list, a company must have a market cap between $1 and $4B.

And it doesn't have to be a Russell component — it can be any US-listed equity. With participation expanding around the globe, we want all those ADRs in our universe.

The same price and liquidity filters are applied. Then, as always, we sort by proximity to new...

JC here.

I'm out of town this week. So in lieu of the usual daily note, we've arranged for guest posts written by each of the members of the All Star Charts research team. 

Today's post is from Alfonso De Pablos.

Hi everyone, Alfonso here.

For those unfamiliar with me, I've been fortunate to work alongside JC and the All Star Charts team for the past three and a half years.

It's been an incredible...

The best short squeezes happen when sentiment is thoroughly washed out, and it's difficult to picture a scenario where things can get worse.

This is the playbook we've followed for some of our best trades this cycle. Just look at how we nailed the bottoms in Carvana and Coinbase in late 2022. 

We think Walgreens Boots Alliance is setting up for a similar face-ripping rally like those mentioned above, and here's why:

Walgreens Boots Alliance was added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) in 2018 and replaced General Electric. Less than 6 years later and over 60% lower, the eggheads at S&P Dow Jones Indices decided to give WBA the boot.

This removal coincided with the resolution of a multi-decade distribution pattern and an additional 60% downside in the following months.

Last week, the WSJ reported that...

It’s day three of the ASC Research Team covering for me while I’m away. 

You've already heard from Sam and Louis. Today, you’re meeting one of our newest team members with a great trade idea for you… 

Show him some love.

JC

Hi, I’m Jason, one of the newest traders to join the All Star Charts team, and I’m pumped to be here.

Who in their right mind hires a guy who used to get paid to do backflips for a living?

Oh, right… JC would. Because, let’s face it, everyone needs a gunslinging CTA (Futures Trader) in their life.

My story? Not exactly what you’d call “traditional.” I started as a professional athlete and my great great uncle taught me more about trading and economics than he probably realized.

But life doesn’t always play fair. I took some hits, like rupturing my spleen, battling a bone infection, and going through not one, not two, but FIVE knee surgeries.

Yeah, fun times.

But you know what? Those curveballs became my fuel.

They pushed me to...

Editor's Note: The ninth installment in the ASC Mastermind Course, Finding the Best Small-Cap Stocks, is available for your review.

The Mastermind Course is a complimentary part of your ASC Premium Membership.

Grant Hawkridge here for JC while he enjoys some much deserved time off with the family...

We've hit on a magic...