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Hi Trader,

We finally got what we've been waiting for: a real follow-through day. After weeks of chop, fake bounces, and headline-driven chaos, the market showed some actual signs of life. It’s not an "all clear" moment by any means, but if you're a bull, you can breathe a little easier heading into this week.

Just remember — big bounces can fade just like big selloffs. Reduced size, faster profits, and tight stops are still the name of the game. Let's stay sharp, nimble, and ready to pivot if this move doesn't stick.

For a more in-depth overall market analysis watch this week's Swing Picks Video or scroll down to below the Picks👇.

Swing Picks

Here are the top 5 strongest names, carefully selected by our proprietary entry algorithm. For more insights into how the algorithm identifies these picks, check out the Getting Started Guide.

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)

🔵 Entry Alert: Look for a move above $374.21
⚡ Stop Loss: Consider placing a stop at $350.00

Charter (CHTR) just posted a strong earnings reaction and is showing resilience despite the wild market swings. The float is moderate, but keep in mind—this one moves fast when it moves. Large gaps and wide ranges are the norm here, not the exception.

📌 Why It’s Interesting:

Positive earnings reaction in a tough tape
Pushing back toward short-term highs
Relative strength compared to broader market

🛠 Risk Considerations:

Big moves = big risks—size down accordingly
Watch for post-earnings digestion before full continuation
Manage stops aggressively—this stock doesn't mess around

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Encompass Health Corporation (EHC)

🔵 Entry Alert: Look for a move above $114.38
⚡ Stop Loss: Consider placing a stop at $103.83

Fresh breakout vibes here. EHC posted a powerful earnings move, hitting new highs. But chasing a huge earnings gap is always tricky—you want confirmation, not hope. This is a name to keep on the radar even if it doesn’t trigger immediately.

📌 Why It’s Interesting:

Clean breakout to new all-time highs
Strong earnings catalyst behind the move
Strength relative to the overall market is notable

🛠 Risk Considerations:

Earnings gap = increased risk of gap-fill pullback
Wait for a calm entry—don't chase Monday morning hysteria
Might reward patient traders more than fast ones

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Liberty Broadband Corporation (LBRDK)

🔵 Entry Alert: Look for a move above $86.45
⚡ Stop Loss: Consider placing a stop at $73.99

LBRDK isn’t sprinting yet—but it's grinding higher after a long beatdown. This is the kind of slow rebuild that can eventually break through if the broader market gives even a slight assist.

📌 Why It’s Interesting:

Higher lows forming after a big washout
Trigger sits just above a key area of historical resistance
Positive momentum, even if not explosive yet

🛠 Risk Considerations:

May stall near the $92–$95 zone—consider scaling out
Needs market cooperation to keep grinding higher
Have a partial-exit plan once you're green

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Federated Hermes, Inc. (FHI)

🔵 Entry Alert: Look for a move above $40.49
⚡ Stop Loss: Consider placing a stop at $35.05

FHI’s price action screams tug-of-war: sellers pushed it down, but buyers slammed it right back up into a bullish hammer. It’s a cleaner setup than most this week, but it’s not immune to broader market chop.

📌 Why It’s Interesting:

Hammer candle off earnings = bullish intent
Resilient compared to other financial names
Horseshoe pattern forming on the longer-term charts

🛠 Risk Considerations:

Still needs a clean break over $40.50 to confirm
Watch closely for false breakouts—protect your entries
Earnings gap could still get retested if market weakens

Check FHI on our Deep Dive Dashboard

TechnipFMC plc (FTI)

🔵 Entry Alert: Look for a move above $28.38
⚡ Stop Loss: Consider placing a stop at $24.36

FTI is flirting with a key resistance zone after a nice bounce off earnings. It’s a bigger float stock, so it doesn’t move as fast, but that doesn’t mean it can’t trend once it clears key levels.

📌 Why It’s Interesting:

Positive earnings surprise with multi-day follow-through
Approaching major resistance, setting up for potential breakout
Strong relative strength in energy-related names

🛠 Risk Considerations:

Needs volume confirmation to break clean
Watch out for choppy action if it stalls under $29
Best treated as a "grind and hold" type of setup, not a parabolic runner

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Video Insights

Don’t miss the latest Swing Picks Video, which provides insights into sector dynamics, trading strategies, and risk management!

Overall Market Analysis

S&P 500 (SPY)

The S&P 500 finally showed a clean follow-through day Thursday, and Friday added another layer of strength. If bulls can defend the 510–515 zone early this week, there's a real shot to push higher. If that level cracks, though, we could see a fast trip back toward recent lows — remember, we're still dealing with very large intraday ranges.

NASDAQ-100 (QQQ)

Tech is acting about the same. Big names are trying to stabilize, and some semis are hinting at wanting to lead again. The QQQ also posted a follow-through move Friday, but just like SPY, it needs to hold above Thursday’s low to keep the bullish narrative alive.

Dow Jones (DIA)

The Dow isn't quite as pretty. Friday’s bounce helped, but it didn’t have the same fire the SPY and QQQ did. Some of the "old guard" names are still lagging, which makes this rally feel a little tech-heavy for now. If value stocks pick up steam, that'll be another big green flag.

Russell 2000 (IWM)

Small caps bounced too, but they continue to be the sick kid at the birthday party. The IWM is trying to recover, but it’s clear risk appetite hasn’t fully returned yet. We don’t need small caps to confirm a bull move — but when they do, it's usually a sign that traders are feeling a lot more confident.

Final Thoughts

We’re off the lows, we have a technical follow-through day, and some leadership is trying to emerge — but the battle isn’t over yet. Use smaller size, stay tactical, and trust price action over opinions. This is a time to plan your trades tightly and be ready to react if the market throws a curveball.

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