Traders,
I hope you are all having a fantastic long weekend!
Given Friday’s action and a shortened week ahead, I’m mostly prepared for a slight follow-through to the downside. As a result, I have some names on my watchlist that have displayed recent relative weakness.
But, just before I lay out those ideas, if the market finds its footing, here is a list of recent leaders and favorable setups on the long side: NBIS, RKLB, RDDT, HNGE, MP, GOOGL, AAPL – Just a list of names to keep on the radar in the event that Friday’s weakness is short-lived.
But in the event that we get follow-through to the downside, here is what I will be watching:
Breakdown in PLTR: Notable weakness over the previous couple of weeks. Whilst the market broke out to new highs, PLTR was unable to claw back some of the losses it experienced in mid-August. That weakness stands out to me. With the stock in a bear flag, consolidating at converging key SMAs, it presents a solid R: R opportunity, in my opinion. If the market displays further weakness and PLTR takes out Friday’s low, I’d short, initially targeting a move closer to the low $140s – potential support. Reasons to exit include tape and momentum shift, VWAP reclaim, and break of downtrend.
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Momentum Shorts in HIMS: Major relative weakness vs. the overall market, and a breakdown below its support and 10-day SMA on Friday. A straightforward plan for Momo shorts intraday: If it continues to display weakness and holds below Friday’s low, I’ll be looking for intraday weakness. Support and the 200-day is near $41 – that will be a key level to watch for further momentum or potential support.
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Momentum Shorts in FIG: Similar to the above two, and stands out given its positioning and performance over the last couple of weeks. I’ll have alerts set in the name around key areas of support, just above $68. If we crack below and hold below $68, I’d look for a short against the breakdown key level, with $67 being the final line in the sand of support for the name. I’d look to piece out on extensions underneath VWAP, and trail using 5-minute lower highs within a trend.
2 Additional high-beta names on watch for potential momentum shorts if market weakness follows through: NVDA, META
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Continuation in GLD: Just an exceptional breakout on Friday in GLD – a setup that aligns beautifully across multiple timeframes. It’s a setup I’ve discussed in IA meetings for about three weeks now. If no entry from Friday, I’d then look to enter long on a pullback toward $317 and hold = higher low at the 2-day VWAP. I’d trail against the LOD and piece out on extensions or measured ATR moves.
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Stalking DLO Long: Nice digestion here following its breakout earnings quarter. $15 has been significant resistance, with $14 holding up as support so far. If this can false break down below $14 and re-enter the range, I’d enter long against LOD (similar to what we went over in RKLB). Alternatively, I’d look for some relative strength and push back above $15 to enter a long position, targeting a multi-week swing trade and aiming for new 52-week highs.
*Please note that the prices and other statistics on this page are hypothetical, and do not reflect the impact, if any, of certain market factors such as liquidity, slippage and commissions.