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SYS Daily Report – Weekend Edition

Market Stabilizes Into the Close as Shutdown Progress Lifts a Volatile Week

Markets finished the session mixed as major U.S. indexes recovered from sharp early declines tied to concerns surrounding the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, weakening consumer sentiment, and ongoing volatility in technology shares. Late-day headlines indicating potential progress toward ending the shutdown supported a rebound across equities. Treasury yields eased, the U.S. dollar softened, and gold strengthened as investors weighed shifting expectations for the next Federal Reserve decision. With key economic reports delayed by the shutdown, markets relied on private-sector indicators, including data showing employment softness and rising layoff announcements. Rate-cut expectations for December held near 66%, reflecting uncertainty over the broader economic backdrop.

10-Year US Treasury Yield – Daily Chart
The 10-year Treasury yield near 4.09% drifted modestly lower as investors sought clarity amid the ongoing data blackout. The slight decline aligned with cautious risk sentiment throughout the week.

US Dollar – Daily Chart
The U.S. dollar index near 99.54 ended the week lower against major peers, including the euro and Swiss franc, while rising modestly versus the yen. The pullback reflected a moderation from recent strength as investors assessed labor-market softness and shifting expectations for monetary policy.

Breadth & Major Index Charts

Market breadth showed improvement into the close after early selling drove all major benchmarks sharply lower. Participation broadened, with advancing issues outnumbering decliners across both the NYSE and Nasdaq, indicating constructive recovery despite a challenging week for high-growth technology names.

The Red-Light/Green-Light Breadth System
The system reflected a session that began in caution but improved throughout the afternoon as several major indexes reclaimed key short-term levels. Breadth metrics turned incrementally positive into the close, supported by late-day stabilization in large-cap and small-cap equities.

S&P 500 – Daily Chart
The S&P 500 closed 0.1% higher, rebounding from intraday weakness as it stabilized near an important short-term technical band. For the week, the index declined 1.6%, reflecting widespread profit-taking following an extended multi-month advance.

Nasdaq – Daily Chart
The Nasdaq ended 0.2% lower, logging its worst weekly performance since April with a 3% decline. Heavy pressure in large-cap technology, semiconductors, and AI-linked names drove most of the weakness despite a constructive intraday recovery off session lows.

Dow Jones Industrial Average – Daily Chart
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.2%, extending its relative resilience as investors rotated toward blue-chip names. The index fell 1.2% for the week but showed stronger intraday stability than the technology-heavy benchmarks.

Russell 2000 (ETF) – Daily Chart
The Russell 2000 reversed from early losses to close 0.5% higher, recovering after touching its lowest level in nearly two months. Despite the improvement, the index finished the week down 1.9%, underscoring persistent pressure on small-cap equities.

TSX Recap

The TSX Composite Index added 0.15% to close at 29,912.19, recovering from early declines alongside U.S. equities. Despite the intraday rebound, the index finished the week down 1.15%, marking its second consecutive weekly decline. Stronger-than-expected domestic jobs data supported sentiment, as Canada added 66,600 jobs in October and the unemployment rate improved to 6.9%. Materials advanced 1.4% on firm gold prices, while utilities climbed 0.9%. Technology lagged sharply, with notable weakness in Celestica (CLS.TO), down 6.2%.

TSX – Daily Chart
The TSX continues to hold within a broader consolidation band while attempting to firm after back-to-back weekly declines. Strength in materials and utilities provided partial support as technology remains the primary drag.

Digital Assets Overview

Crypto markets experienced notable volatility, highlighted by intraday swings in major tokens. Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded 2.11% after dipping below $100,000. Ethereum (ETH) traded near $3,440, while Solana (SOL) held above $162. Broader altcoin markets saw sharp gains in selective names, including Filecoin, FET, and ZEC, even as the overall environment reflected caution following a sharp drawdown from October peaks.

Bitcoin – Daily Chart
Bitcoin is attempting to rebound from horizontal support.

Ethereum – Daily Chart
Ethereum is attempting to rebound from its 200-day moving average.

Solana – Daily Chart
Solana is attempting to rebound from horizontal support.

Commodity Watch

Commodity markets saw a mixed session as safe-haven flows and dollar softness supported precious metals. Gold rose 0.6% to $3,999.89, while silver, platinum, and palladium also advanced. Crude oil ended the week near $59.84, down 2% for the week, despite a late-week bid across risk assets. Soft Chinese trade data contributed to volatility across industrial commodities.

Crude Oil – Daily Chart
Crude oil showed stabilization attempts after declining earlier in the week.

Gold – Daily Chart
Gold strengthened as the dollar eased and uncertainty around the government shutdown increased safe-haven interest.

Silver – Daily Chart
Silver added 0.6%, moving in tandem with the broader precious metals complex.

Uranium Theme – Global X Uranium ETF
The uranium theme finally stopped the bleeding on the downside.

Sector & Thematic Movers

Technology led the week’s declines, weighed down by sharp pullbacks in AI-linked equities, semiconductors, and cloud-computing names. Consumer defensive sectors outperformed, with strength in Monster Beverage (MNST) and Molson Coors (TAP). Energy saw pockets of resilience, supported by firms such as Valero Energy (VLO), while utilities and materials outperformed in Canada. Travel-related equities showed relative strength, including a 17.6% jump in Expedia (EXPE) on strong booking trends.

Stock Movers

Single-name volatility highlighted the session. Nvidia (NVDA) ended slightly higher but posted a 7% weekly decline. Tesla (TSLA) fell 3.7%, following shareholder approval of a major compensation package. AI-linked companies such as ARM Holdings (ARM) and Supermicro (SMCI) registered steep weekly losses. Other names showed resilience: Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) rose 4.8%, Valero Energy (VLO) advanced 3.6%, and MongoDB (MDB) reclaimed key levels after intraday weakness.

Small-cap pockets remained active, with IREN, Celestica (CLS), and Guardant Health (GH) showing notable volatility but stabilizing off lows.

Options & Insider Flow

Large institutional options flow was broadly bullish across numerous tickers. Significant premium was collected through put selling in names such as Moderna (MRNA), Tesla (TSLA), Block (XYZ), Alphabet (GOOG), Primo Brands Corporation (PRMB), Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO), and Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), reinforcing bullish positioning. Heavy call-buying activity appeared in Globus Medical (GMED), American Electric Power (AEP), MicroStrategy (MSTR), Adobe (ADBE), Amer Sports (AS), Insmed (INSM), Five9 (FIVN), JD.com (JD), Sunrun (RUN), Jumia Technologies (JMIA), and others.

Individual trades showed concentrated bullish bets, with notable call buying in Shell plc (SHEL), Applied Digital (APLD), Algoma Steel Group (ASTL), Robinhood Markets (HOOD), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), Meta Platforms (META), Oscar Health (OSCR), Arista Networks (ANET), and Akamai Technologies (AKAM). Put-selling activity in Tesla (TSLA), Intel (INTC), Riot Platforms (RIOT), and Ondas Holdings (ONDS) also signaled confidence in price stability above strike levels.

Insider activity included substantial U.S. purchases across Exzeo Group (XZO) by multiple executives and directors, alongside additional buying in Dine Brands Global (DIN), NewLake Capital Partners (NLCP), Avidia Bancorp (AVBC), Rocky Brands (RCKY), and NBT Bancorp (NBTB). Insider sales were concentrated in Stryker (SYK), Travelers Companies (TRV), PBF Energy (PBF), IMAX (IMAX), Entegris (ENTG), and Voya Financial (VOYA).

In Canada, purchases in NV Gold (NVX.V), Golden Goliath Resources (GNG.V), Stillwater Critical Minerals (PGE.V), and Ansar Financial and Development (AFD.V) were notable, while sales remained limited.

Small-Cap Spotlight

Small-cap equities showed sharp early-session weakness but reversed higher into the close, mirroring broader market action. The Russell 2000 recovered 0.5% intraday despite a challenging week marked by risk-off flows. Select setups in energy, mining, and specialty tech displayed constructive closing strength. Canadian small caps such as Amerigo Resources (ARG.TO), Cardinal Energy (CJ.TO), and Tamarack Valley Energy (TVE.TO) continued to show steady technical structure within ongoing trend developments.

Conclusion

The market closed a volatile week with signs of stabilization after early declines tied to the government shutdown, weakening sentiment data, and pressure on major technology names. Late-day buying helped major indexes reclaim critical technical levels, while breadth improved across exchanges. Commodities were mixed, digital assets recovered off lows, and options flow leaned constructive across a wide set of equities. The overall tone reflects a market monitoring policy developments, labor-market signals, and pending shutdown resolution. The coming sessions will be shaped by whether Friday’s stabilization marks the start of sustained improvement or a brief reprieve within a broader consolidation phase.

“I always define my risk, and I don’t have to worry about it.” — Bruce Kovner

Now, onto the daily setups.

US Daily Setups

American Eagle Outfitters is positioning itself just below a significant horizontal resistance line. Monitor for any potential breakout signals.

Antero Resources is trading into the apex of a consolidation area. Monitor to see if price action can begin to break to the upside as the PPO momentum indicator sets up for a potential zero-line breakout.

CME Group appeared to be setting up on the right side of a significant multi-month base. Monitor for continued signs of upside momentum that may lead to a breakout.

EQT is attempting to break out from the apex of a large multi-month consolidation/continuation pattern.

Expand Energy is setting up for a potential breakout above a significant horizontal resistance line.

Ford Motor is set up in the form of a potential bullish flag continuation pattern. Monitor to see if price action can continue to move above its upward-sloping moving averages.

Fresh Del Monte Produce is setting up for a potential breakout from a sloppy consolidation area.

Lyft continues to set up for a potential breakout from the continuation pattern recently highlighted.

Miami International is attempting to break out from a consolidation area to a new all-time high.

Natural Gas Services Group appears to be setting up on the right side of a significant multi-month consolidation pattern. Monitor for any signs of upside momentum that may suggest the start of a new trend.

PBF Energy is attempting a 52-week high breakout. Monitor for signs of follow-through.

Transocean continues to set up for a potential bottoming pattern breakout.

Scorpio Tankers is attempting to break out from a consolidation area.

The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF is setting up in a tight trading range below a significant horizontal resistance line. Monitor for signs of upside momentum, which may suggest price action is finally breaking free from this consolidation area. Take note of the levels on the chart, as a breakout may not be confirmed until price moves above $94.

Canadian Daily Setups

Amerigo Resources is attempting to move higher from a tight trading range as the upward-sloping moving average works to push price toward a new 52-week high.

Baytex Energy continues to set up on the right side of a bottoming pattern. Monitor for any potential breakout signals.

Cardinal Energy is setting up just below its 52-week high. Monitor to see if price action can continue to walk above its upward-sloping moving averages.

Cenovus Energy is attempting to move higher from the apex of a consolidation area as the PPO momentum indicator sets up for a potential bullish cross from the zero line.

HudBay Minerals is consolidating as a potential bullish flag continuation pattern. Monitor for any potential breakout signals.

Imperial Metals is set up for a potential 52-week high breakout.

Millennial Potash is consolidating in the form of a potential bullish flag continuation pattern. Monitor for any potential breakout signals.

Sprott is setting up for a potential 52-week high breakout.

Suncor Energy is positioning itself near its 52-week high. Monitor to see if price action can begin to break out from this trading range.

TC Energy is attempting to break out from a bullish flag continuation pattern.

Tamarack Valley Energy is the gift that keeps on giving, and we continue to highlight it in our Daily Setup Report as momentum signals appear. Price action continues to walk above its upward-sloping moving averages, as the system rules suggest at the top of each report.

To conclude our report, we thank you for your engagement and insights. Your feedback is valuable, and we encourage you to share your recommendations. Stay attentive to the Daily Setups, the Workspace, and the Watchlists for emerging opportunities. Additionally, be sure to explore the PDFs of Friday’s scan results provided below. Until next time, happy trading!

US Scanner Results

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EXPORT – US Scanner Results

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Canadian Scanner Results

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EXPORT – Canadian Scanner Results

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