๐ Wall Street Radar: Stocks to Watch Next Week
๐ผ Volume 12: ๐ Earnings Season: Will Big Tech Stabilize the Market? ๐ค
The current market environment is characterized by deteriorating sector indexes and weakening market breadth. This volatility has raised concerns among investors, prompting a closer examination of upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies. The SPY and IWM, key indicators of market sentiment, have shown signs of caution, with the IWM turning yellow mid-week and the SPY following suit on Friday.
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The earnings reports from Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOGL), and Meta (META) are pivotal in determining the market's trajectory. These tech giants have the potential to either stabilize the market or trigger a larger correction if their results disappoint. Investors are closely watching these earnings, as they could provide the support needed to maintain current levels or exacerbate the existing volatility.
Our proprietary system, which tracks market sentiment, has shifted from green (bullish) to yellow (caution) for both the IWM and SPY. This change reflects the growing uncertainty in the market and underscores the importance of the upcoming earnings season. Investors should be prepared for potential market shifts based on these reports.
๐ข High-Volatility Thrill Rides
DRUG: Bright Minds Biosciences Inc
What they do: Bright Minds Biosciences Inc., a pre-clinical biosciences company, develops 5-HT (serotonin) medicines to improve the lives of patients with severe and life-altering diseases.
Why watch? ๐ Big news two weeks ago has attracted major fund investments into this low-float stock. A break above $55 with volume could trigger a run to all-time highs, making it a super risky but potentially rewarding play.
MEG: Montrose Environmental Group Inc
What they do: Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. is an environmental services company, which engages in the provision of air measurement and environmental laboratory services.
Why watch? โก Last month saw the highest volume since IPO, now forming a perfect cup and handle with very low volume. The 10 and 20 EMAs are providing solid technical support, suggesting potential upward momentum.
APPS: Digital Turbine, Inc.
What they do: Digital Turbine, Inc. provides media and mobile communication solutions for mobile operators, application developers, device original equipment manufacturers, and other third parties worldwide.
Why watch? ๐ฑ The stock has found support on the rising 50 EMA, plus daily support at $3.00. It's forming a handle on low volume, which could precede a breakout.
WEST: Westrock Coffee Company
What they do: Westrock Coffee Company is a leading integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients solutions provider, serving the retail, restaurant, convenience store, and travel center industries.
Why watch? โ Following MEG's technical setup with remarkable similarity, the stock is showing a compelling pattern formation.
CVRX: CVRx Inc
What they do: CVRx, Inc. engages in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular disease.
Why watch? ๐ฅ Very low float micro-cap showing promising sales growth. With earnings this week, the stock could see significant movement if results exceed expectations.
VSEE: VSee Health
What they do: Telemedicine and virtual healthcare platform provider.
Why watch? ๐ New IPO showing impressive 130% growth, currently resting on 10 and 20 EMAs support. The forming falling wedge on low volume suggests a potential for another move higher.
๐โโ๏ธ Medium-Risk Wave Riders
CRON: Cronos Group
What they do: Cannabis cultivation and distribution company.
Why watch? ๐ฟ Cannabis sector momentum is building, with CRON showing the most promising pattern. Falling wedge alignment across daily, weekly, and monthly charts suggests a potential breakout.
LNTH: Lantheus Holdings
What they do: Diagnostic imaging and targeted therapeutics company.
Why watch? ๐ Forming an ascending triangle on both daily and weekly charts. The $113-114 level is key - a break with volume could trigger a significant upside.
COMP: Compass Inc.
What they do: Real estate technology platform provider.
Why watch? ๐ Currently supported by the 50-day moving average with a falling wedge pattern. A few more days of sideways movement could set up an ideal breakout scenario.
๐ก๏ธ Low-Risk Safe Harbors
NCLH: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
What they do: Global cruise line operator and leisure travel provider.
Why watch? ๐ข Recently broke and successfully retested the $22.75 weekly level from January. Maintaining this support could drive further upside movement.
๐ Short Opportunities
CAVA: CAVA Group Inc
What they do: Fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain.
Why watch? ๐ฝ๏ธ Post-IPO momentum has created an overvalued condition, with a rising wedge formation on multiple timeframes. Recent breakdown suggests potential for significant profit-taking.
SHW: Sherwin-Williams Co
What they do: Global paint and coatings manufacturer.
Why watch? ๐จ Poor earnings and weak consumer demand have pushed the stock below key moving averages. A break below $357 could accelerate the downside movement toward the 200-day moving average.
In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.
Robert Arnott
Note: All investments carry risk. Every stock should represent only a small portion of a diversified portfolio. Always conduct your due diligence.