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SYS Daily Report – Weekend Edition

Global Markets Digest: Nasdaq Record, Fed Cuts Loom, and Gold Near Highs; Crypto Surges With Ethereum Breakout Attempt

Markets closed a volatile week with mixed results as investors positioned ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve decision. Confidence is high that the Fed will deliver a 25-basis-point rate cut, with futures markets also pricing in further easing by year-end. Economic data revealed cracks in consumer confidence, with the University of Michigan sentiment survey falling to its lowest since May, while inflation expectations remained elevated. Labor market softness reinforced the view that the Fed’s tightening cycle has definitively ended, though questions remain about the pace of policy easing into 2026.

Bond yields responded with moderate gains. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield hovered just above 4.06%, rebounding slightly after briefly slipping below the 4% threshold earlier in the week. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar steadied after back-to-back declines, buoyed by position squaring and short covering, but the broader outlook remained tilted negative given the Fed’s shift toward cuts.

10-Year US Treasury Yield – Daily Chart

US Dollar – Daily Chart

Breadth & Major Index Charts

Despite headline strength in the major indexes, breadth weakened. Only about 25% of S&P 500 stocks advanced on Friday, and the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index fell 0.7%, underscoring the degree of concentration in the “Magnificent Seven.”

The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.44% to another record high, supported by gains in Microsoft (MSFT), Tesla (TSLA), and AI-linked momentum names. The S&P 500 slipped 0.05% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.59%, highlighting the narrowness of participation across the broader market.

Despite Friday’s pause, all major indexes posted weekly gains, with the Nasdaq up 2%, the S&P 500 advancing 1.6%, and the Dow higher by nearly 1%. The Russell 2000 small-cap index lagged, closing lower on the session but managing a modest weekly gain. Declining stocks outnumbered advancers by more than 3-to-1 on the S&P 500, reflecting weak internal participation and the market’s increasing reliance on a few megacap leaders.

The Red-Light/Green-Light Breadth System

S&P 500 – Daily Chart

Nasdaq – Daily Chart

Dow Jones Industrial Average – Daily Chart

Russell 2000 (ETF) – Daily Chart

TSX Recap

The TSX Composite Index eased 0.4% Friday to 29,283.82, pulling back from a record high set the previous session. The weakness was led by technology and industrials, though the index still logged its sixth consecutive weekly gain, advancing 0.8% for the week. Gold’s record-setting run supported miners and resource-linked equities, keeping sentiment firm despite the pullback. Investors now look to the Bank of Canada’s policy announcement next week, where another rate cut is expected alongside the Fed’s move.

TSX – Daily Chart

Crypto Surge

Cryptocurrencies were the standout of the week, with broad-based strength driven by renewed ETF inflows, regulatory clarity, and growing momentum in Ethereum-linked products. Ethereum (ETH) attempted to break out as it pushed toward $4,800, outperforming Bitcoin (BTC), which is consolidated around $115,000–116,000 below horizontal resistance. ETH’s move has been closely watched, as confirmation above resistance could trigger broader risk-on appetite across altcoins.

Bitcoin – Daily Chart

Ethereum – Weekly Chart

Solana (SOL) extended its rally, gaining over 17% on the week, thereby solidifying its position as a leader among large-cap cryptocurrencies. Sui (SUI) entered the rotation narrative with fresh gains, marking its first inclusion in our coverage as investors increasingly diversify beyond the established majors with a setup positioned near the apex of its pattern as seen below.

Solana – Weekly Chart

Sui – Daily Chart

Meanwhile, BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), a setup we have highlighted in recent sessions, surged more than 15% on the day. The move coincided with Ethereum’s breakout attempt, underscoring how crypto-linked equities remain leveraged to volatility expansions across the digital asset complex.

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The broader crypto space reflected strong speculative appetite. Altcoins such as Immutable (IMX), Pepe (PEPE), and MemeCore (M) saw double-digit weekly gains, while whale accumulation in BTC continued to support the long-term base case. The week also brought structural developments: Tether unveiled its U.S.-based stablecoin (USAT), and regulatory signals out of Washington suggested a more unified licensing framework ahead under “Project Crypto.” Together, these catalysts reinforced a positive institutional narrative for digital assets.

Commodity Watch

Commodities reflected geopolitical tensions and monetary policy shifts. Crude oil settled at $62.55 a barrel after reports of a Ukrainian drone strike on Russian port infrastructure, while Brent ended the week at $66.89. Concerns over U.S. demand tempered the moves.

Gold recorded another all-time high settlement at $3,642.37, posting its fourth consecutive weekly gain as investors sought hedges ahead of the Fed meeting. Silver followed higher, while copper was steady amid ongoing worries over industrial demand, although it closed lower on the day. The uranium theme, tracked through the Global X Uranium ETF (URA), continued to gain traction as a structural play linked to energy transition policy.

Crude Oil – Daily Chart

Copper – Daily Chart

Gold – Daily Chart

Silver – Daily Chart

Uranium Theme – Global X Uranium ETF

Sector & Thematic Movers

Sector rotation showed technology once again leading, driven by semiconductors and software. Nvidia (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) were supported by renewed AI enthusiasm, while Meta Platforms (META) consolidated ahead of its upcoming developer conference.

Consumer discretionary was mixed, with Tesla (TSLA) surging over 12% for the week while retailers like Walmart (WMT) built multi-month bases. Health care and materials underperformed, with broad weakness in biotech and industrial metals.

Stock Movers

Individual names made outsized moves. Tesla (TSLA) broke out from its consolidation with strong volume, while Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) soared nearly 17% on acquisition speculation involving Paramount Skydance (PSKY). Rocket Lab (RKLB) rallied over 16% for the week as it cleared resistance, and Oklo (OKLO) continued to gain traction within the clean energy space.

In Canada, BlackBerry (BB.TO) and Ballard Power (BLDP.TO) showed early signs of technical setups that could evolve if momentum persists.

Options & Insider Flow

Options flow confirmed institutional bullishness across high-profile names. Altria (MO), Palantir (PLTR), Tesla (TSLA), and MicroStrategy (MSTR) led the leaderboard with heavy call inflows and supportive put selling, signaling confidence in stability and further upside. Institutions committed over $400 million in call premium to Altria (MO), while aggressive positioning in Tesla (TSLA), Palantir (PLTR), MicroStrategy (MSTR), and NVIDIA (NVDA) underscored conviction in large-cap momentum.

Long-dated bullish flows also stood out in Seabridge Gold (SA), CrowdVision (CRWV), and BitMine Immersion (BMNR), highlighting appetite for both commodity-linked and crypto-linked exposure. Notable trades included heavy put selling in the Ethereum ETF (ETHU), more than $13.7 million in upside calls for CrowdVision (CRWV), and extended-dated call buying in Seabridge Gold (SA).

Insider transactions added another layer of activity. In the U.S., steady buying was seen in Black Stone Minerals (BSM) and Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT), while sales were notable in technology and consumer names. In Canada, insiders accumulated positions in Osisko Metals (OM), ARC Resources (ARX), and Anaergia (ANRG), while selling was concentrated in Suncor Energy (SU), Franco-Nevada (FNV), and Discovery Silver (DSV).

Small-Cap Spotlight

Speculative appetite extended into small caps, with activity spanning both U.S. and Canadian markets. In the U.S., IonQ (IONQ) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI) advanced on the momentum of quantum computing. At the same time, FuelCell Energy (FCEL) attempted to confirm a bottoming pattern with robust volume, and Eos Energy (EOSE) pushed higher off the right side of its base.

In Canada, Zoomd Technologies (ZOMD.V) and Gatekeeper Systems (GSI.V) continued to consolidate within constructive technical structures. Crypto-linked small caps were also especially active, with HIVE Digital (HIVE) and Draganfly (DPRO.CA) drawing fresh options attention.

Conclusion

Markets closed the week with diverging signals: equities reflected narrow leadership and weakening breadth, while crypto delivered powerful upside moves. The Nasdaq’s record high, paired with Tesla’s breakout and Ethereum’s rally attempt, underscored the speculative tone. Commodities added a layer of resilience, with gold at historic highs and oil reacting to geopolitical risks.

Heading into the Fed meeting, volatility could increase as investors weigh the pace and tone of monetary easing. Crypto’s surge, particularly Ethereum’s breakout attempt and BMNR’s sharp move, highlights a widening set of opportunities beyond traditional equities. With breadth narrowing but leadership holding firm, next week’s policy decisions will likely set the tone for whether this rally broadens or sharpens further into select pockets of momentum.

“An investor needs to do very few things right as long as he or she avoids big mistakes.” — Warren Buffett

Now, onto the daily setups.

US Daily Setups

BigBear.ai is building the right side of a base as the PPO momentum indicator turns toward a bullish cross, with attention on potential upside follow-through.

BlackSky is attempting to break out from the right side of a cup-with-handle formation.

The Bitdeer setup we have been sharing is finally starting to break out.

CenterPoint Energy is setting up on the right side of a consolidation area.

Coinbase continues to set up near a horizontal resistance line.

Eos Energy continues to work its way higher from the right side of the multi-month base that we have been highlighting.

The iShares Ethereum ETF is now breaking out from the pattern highlighted this week, alongside the price action in Ethereum.

FuelCell Energy is attempting to break out from a bottoming pattern, supported by robust volume.

Hinge Health is consolidating in the form of a potential bullish flag.

The iShares Bitcoin Trust is starting to move higher from the right side of the pattern we have been tracking. Price action is now reclaiming its moving averages, which are beginning to turn upward. This type of system creates a binary setup—above the moving averages they act as support, while below they act as resistance, offering a potential green-light/red-light signal.

IonQ is now breaking out from the pattern we recently highlighted, supported by robust volume alongside strength in many quantum computing stocks.

J.P. Morgan continues to climb above its upward-sloping moving averages, making another new 52-week high.

SEALSQ is setting up near the apex of a multi-month consolidation area; watch for signs of a breakout.

Microsoft is consolidating in the form of a potential bullish flag.

Microvast is attempting to break out from a consolidation pattern; monitor whether the PPO momentum indicator can move above the zero line, signaling a shift from negative to positive momentum.

Oklo is attempting to break out from the pattern we have been highlighting.

Planet Labs continues to show positive price action; monitor whether the setup can continue to hold above its upward-sloping moving averages.

QuantumScape is attempting to break out from a continuation pattern.

Rocket Lab is attempting to break out from a consolidation area.

Richtech Robotics appears to be setting up on the right side of a base, supported by robust volume; watch for breakout signals.

Tesla is breaking out from the pattern we have been highlighting.

Upexi is working its way toward the apex of a volatile consolidation area; monitor for signs of upside momentum, particularly if Solana continues to move higher.

Walmart appears to be setting up on a significant multi-month base; monitor for potential breakout signals.

Canadian Daily Setups

Amerigo Resources is attempting to move higher from its consolidation area; watch for a continuation of the uptrend as price action holds above its upward-sloping moving averages.

BlackBerry appears to be setting up off the lower trendline of a significant multi-month consolidation area; watch for signs of upside momentum, particularly if the PPO momentum indicator breaks above the zero line.

Ballard Power is consolidating in the form of a potential bullish pennant; monitor for continuation of the trend.

The Purpose Bitcoin ETF is starting to move higher from the right side of the pattern we have been tracking. Price action is now reclaiming its moving averages, which are beginning to turn upward. This type of system creates a binary setup—above the moving averages they act as support, while below they act as resistance, offering a potential green-light/red-light signal.

BTQ Technologies is now pushing up against the next horizontal resistance line; watch for breakout signals.

DeFi Technologies continues to attempt a breakout.

Draganfly is experiencing bullish options activity in the US; monitor whether price action can begin to trend above its upward-sloping moving averages.

The Purpose Ether ETF is now breaking out from the pattern highlighted this week, alongside the price action in Ethereum.

Tantalus Systems is consolidating in the form of a potential continuation pattern.

Gatekeeper Systems is attempting to continue its trend above the upward-sloping moving averages as price action consolidates between horizontal resistance and support from those averages.

Intermap Technologies is attempting to move higher from a consolidation area.

Taseko Mines continues to hold above its upward-sloping moving averages, extending from the continuation pattern recently highlighted.

Zoomd Technologies is consolidating in the form of a potential bullish flag; monitor for potential breakout signals.

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

(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)

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EXPORT – US Scanner Results

IBEX, MGRT, GDC, WOLF, BHST, AISP, UPXI, KMTS, IONQ, LAES, CAMP, WBD, IVVD, MVST, BMNR, ATYR, BTDR, INV, RGTI, QBTS/WT, EOSE, NRGV, HIVE, BW, CODA, KOPN, QS, ARQQ, AVR, MPW, NB, LNKS, GRWG, BKSY, AENT, NMG, RKLB, VNTG, DFDV, EVLV, HCM, KALA, BITF, RGC, IHRT, CIFR, APLD, GRAB, PERF, SBET, AXTI, HYMC, AMRK, BTCS, CURI, SES, CARL, PSKY, QBTS, NTHI, UAMY, TROO, TSLA, WRAP, GHG, HIMS, BLNK, FTEK, QUBT, BZUN, TMC, AXR, CENX, SERV, FCEL, JKS, ATLC, AMPG, DPRO, VWAV, NEWP, NUTX, CRNC, ETHE, DAKT, HYPR, OPFI, VNET, LWLG, HOUS, SI, EVC, CTNM, ENTG, MU, SSSS, NRG, TBPH, EVGO, PLTR, LMND, BTM, BBNX, METCB, MBOT, BILI, DEFT, PLX, PGY, USAU, PLG, TV, VSTM, PAYS, LCTX, STRZ, IHS, MARA, SHO, CPAC, DSX, HNRG, BTCT, REZI, SAIL, SLG, SCLX, LPTH, SMHI, CAMT, OKLO, IMRX, CHCI, IREN, TIPT, RAPT, CERT, EPR, SMR, MNPR, IDR, LB, CDZI, HSHP, NKTR, AMCX, OTLY, MIR, ACHR, HTZ, LUNR, CMBT, TEAD, UPWK, PNRG, HRTG, CATX, AA, AMSC, NUS, USAS, BRPHF, WB, RDW, CYD, GLCNF, MEHCQ, STEX, MNKD, VST, NCMI, IDN, SLSR, AVAL, BIDU, GCT, FUBO, PKST, INOD, IT, SEI, FRO, MCI, ONTO, FLWS, NIO, RYAM, DAPP, SKIN, GROY, EFTY, SATL, SMCI, BWLP, JOBY, LPL, VNO, SEG, SOFI, KTOS, MSGE, ONDS, OMAB, EH, FMX, BRFS, BRRR, BWFG, FBTC, GLW, IBIT, MUA, GBTC, BITO, HUYA, AQST, DAVE, BTCW, CRCT, CORZ, CORZQ, HFRO, LWAY, LIF, MPV, ASA, XPOF, MOD, ZH, AKR, INBK, APP, BITW, GNSS, JMIA, NEXA, HYFT, DIBS, DVS, HOND, NTES, BOIVF, CTVA, FDIG, TEN, HNST, MSFT, AAPL, ILPT, IMAX, ALTO, CEG, KYMR, MBIN, CORN, INDB, NVMI, TPC, CRDO, ECO, KB, TPB, LYFT, HOMB, MX, ETN, TIMB, WIMI, KR, WDC, SB, WT, BETR, RDCM, RIOT, GAIA, HUT, MAGS, BITQ, COCO, HITI, NVTS, CLSK, EA, GNK, SLV, BTA, AG, CMA, METV, OPRA, TGB, EGO, XPEV, CRUS, NSSC, JOYY, MNST, ESEA, GOTU, NBIS, BLTE, USAC, APPS, UGP, VTN, IDT, CMTL, LENZ, UBER, BXP, DKL, RIG, CLM, ASML, LAUR, ZEPP, LRCX, PDS, DSGN, AU, CDTX, ONB, RNR, CMPO, PL, PODD, CMPX, CRC, GTLB, SA, WULF, DRS, ING, KNTK, DOCS, ENR, SMWB, BFK, APEI, SCCO, FTAI, CHRW, SHG, ACV, AEG, BEP, CDE, CSIQ, GLP, KRMN, HTFL, NIQ

Canadian Scanner Results

(Stocks are sorted to highlight those with the strongest momentum at the time of the scan)

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EXPORT – Canadian Scanner Results

QBTQ.CA, GURU.TO, VGZ.TO, BTQ.NE, KTN.V, HIVE.V, FMT.V, TWM.TO, BITF.TO, OGN.V, BRVO.V, NOU.TO, NDA.V, VROY.V, GLAD.V, HBFG.CA, VEGN.CA, DSV.TO, MFL.V, OGD.TO, TSLA.NE, TSLA.TO, ALDE.V, DEFI.NE, CJ/WT.TO, DPRO.CA, EMO.V, MFG.V, KLD.V, GGA.V, ETHC.NE, STLR.TO, ETHH.TO, BMM.V, NUAG.TO, HHH.V, ELO.TO, MU.NE, GHRT.V, GMX.TO, PLTR.NE, VERS.NE, GRID.TO, PTM.TO, QNC.V, WRN.TO, ZOMD.V, FWZ.V, CGG.TO, SOIL.TO, GLXY.TO, NVA.TO, OMG.V, AU.V, GSI.V, SES.TO, MOGO.TO, TAU.V, WELL.TO, POU.TO, CPX.TO, SLS.TO, USA.TO, SMCI.NE, ESI.TO, ERD.TO, TKO.TO, CDR.TO, WGX.TO, SHLE.TO, SVM.TO, AP/UN.TO, BLDP.TO, IMP.TO, GMIN.TO, LNF.TO, TOT.TO, ATX.V, CRDL.TO, GAU.TO, MNO.TO, GASX.V, MDNA.TO, CCCM.V, AAPL.NE, AAPL.TO, MSFT.NE, MSFT.TO, VLE.TO, PALI.V, MI/UN.TO, PIF.TO, PRB.TO, ARG.TO, SVI.TO, AGF/B.TO, WEF.TO, ELD.TO, HUT.TO, CVO.TO, DV.V, DND.TO, RAY/A.TO, IAU.TO, MGM.V, PSLV.TO, AG.TO, AMX.V, TLG.TO, TI.TO, SDE.TO, QBR/B.TO, RBY.TO, ITR.V, ALS.TO, OTEX.TO, ISC.TO, ARTG.V, MRE.TO, ARA.TO, AD/UN.TO, HSTR.V, SIA.TO, GEI.TO, KEL.TO, PD.TO, BEP/UN.TO, MER.TO, SEA.TO, BB.TO, IMG.TO, NEXM.V, SFC.TO, CCA.TO, NXR/UN.TO, TOU.TO, HWX.TO, DIR/UN.TO, PSI.TO, FM.TO, EXE.TO, SOBO.TO, DRM.TO, RUP.TO, ASM.TO, EFX.TO, TPZ.TO, ALA.TO, ERE/UN.TO, FC.TO, OLA.TO, BTO.TO, CJ.TO, MKP.TO, PPTA.TO, WMT.NE, PXT.TO, XTG.TO, FRU.TO, ORA.TO, JAG.TO, ENB.TO, CEU.TO, PPL.TO, URL.CA, CEF.TO, JWEL.TO, LBS.TO, META.NE, META.TO, MVRS.NE, CRT/UN.TO, CRWD.NE, ILLM.TO, SII.TO, ENS.TO, CNL.TO, EMA.TO, BOIL.CA, CG.TO, KEY.TO, BTE.TO, CRR/UN.TO, JPM.NE, ASML.NE, LCS.TO, AYA.TO, MNT.TO, TECK/B.TO, DGS.TO, TRP.TO, FFN.TO, SPPP.TO, LAC.TO, BEI/UN.TO, ONEX.TO, DF.TO, PMZ/UN.TO, TA.TO, IGM.TO, PSK.TO, AAV.TO, FTS.TO, KMP/UN.TO, FSZ.TO, LGC.V, CSH/UN.TO, MDI.TO, MFC.TO, ASCU.TO, CHP/UN.TO, NWH/UN.TO, GGD.TO, WCP.TO, SKE.TO, SSL.TO, BEPC.TO, OR.TO, NVDA.NE, NVDA.TO, PHYS.TO, TSU.TO, TVE.TO, ENGH.TO, ECN.TO, SRU/UN.TO, ARIS.TO, DFN.TO, MKO.V, WTE.TO, AI.TO, REI/UN.TO, WPK.TO, GOOG.NE, GOOG.TO, PRU.TO, SLI.V, CU.TO, EDR.TO, EFN.TO, AGI.TO, BK.TO, MEG.TO, MUX.TO, SGR/UN.TO, BHC.TO, DPM.TO, RS.TO, AVGO.NE, CF.TO, K.TO, PET.TO, PRV/UN.TO, ATH.TO, IVN.TO, SGY.TO, EIT/UN.TO, SPB.TO, DFN/PA.TO, FFH.TO, GRGD.TO, MRU.TO, TD.TO, CNQ.TO, ELF.TO