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SYS Daily Report – Weekend Edition

Markets Close August Strong but Face September Test as Inflation, Tariffs, and Fed Politics Dominate Headlines

The final session of August saw equities pull back as inflation data came in line with expectations and political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve intensified. Headline PCE inflation rose 0.2% in July and 2.6% year-over-year, while core prices advanced 0.3% month-over-month and 2.9% annually. These readings reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower rates on September 17, with futures markets assigning nearly a 90% probability to a 25-basis-point cut. Treasury yields eased into the close as investors positioned ahead of next week’s labor market data, particularly the all-important nonfarm payrolls report.

At the same time, the dollar extended its monthly decline of roughly 2% as investors rotated into other currencies, most notably the euro and Swiss franc. The political clash between President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook added an additional layer of uncertainty, raising questions over the central bank’s independence. Combined with an appeals court ruling that struck down much of Trump’s tariff program, markets enter September facing a mix of easing expectations and political disruption.

10-Year US Treasury Yield – Daily Chart

US Dollar – Daily Chart

Breadth & Major Index Charts

Despite Friday’s decline, major U.S. indexes ended August higher. The S&P 500 closed down 0.7% for the day but gained 1.9% for the month, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.2% on Friday yet added 1.6% in August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 0.2% on the session but finished with a 3.2% monthly advance, its fourth straight monthly gain. The Russell 2000 lagged Friday, falling 0.4%, though its 7% monthly rally underscored robust appetite for smaller companies.

Breadth indicators showed signs of narrowing leadership. Decliners outpaced advancers on the Nasdaq, and volume declined across exchanges, suggesting selective profit-taking rather than wholesale liquidation. The Red-Light/Green-Light Breadth System tilted upward but still suggests caution, highlighting fatigue in growth sectors even as defensive areas picked up momentum.

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 set a record close at 28,564.45, rising 0.46% Friday and 4.8% for August, its fourth consecutive monthly advance. Gains were fueled by a sharp rally in gold stocks, with miners climbing nearly 3% as bullion extended its strength. Canadian GDP, however, contracted at a 1.6% annualized pace in the second quarter, largely due to weak exports. That data boosted speculation of a Bank of Canada rate cut at its September meeting, with odds moving toward 50%.

Financials added modestly on the week after Canadian banks posted stronger earnings and lower provisions. The market remains tethered to commodity trends and policy shifts, with upcoming unemployment data expected to shape the next central bank move.

TSX – Daily Chart

Crypto Surge

Cryptocurrencies ended the week lower, led by weakness on Friday in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins. Bitcoin fell 2.5% to just above $109,000, while Ethereum declined 2.9% to $4,334. XRP, Dogecoin, and Avalanche also registered sizable declines.

Among larger projects, Solana continued to command attention despite a 1.9% pullback to $209. Solana distinguishes itself with unmatched speed and cost efficiency, processing thousands of transactions per second at fractions of a cent. This architecture has enabled entire new market segments—such as AI-driven micropayments, streaming payments, and decentralized infrastructure projects like Helium and Hivemapper—to operate effectively on-chain. While Ethereum remains the focal point of Wall Street ETF interest, the practical buildout of decentralized applications and networks is increasingly happening on Solana. Watch for a continuation of upside momentum in Solana and a potential breakout.

Bitcoin – Daily Chart

Ethereum – Daily Chart

Solana – Daily Chart

Commodity Watch

Commodity markets demonstrated a firm tone, with safe-haven flows supporting precious metals. Gold rose nearly 5% in August, closing at $3,448, its best monthly performance since April. Investor inflows into gold ETFs approached 15 tons in recent sessions, reflecting concern over policy and inflation uncertainty. Silver advanced 1.7% to $39.74, while platinum edged higher and palladium remained subdued.

Crude oil settled modestly higher at $64.01, marking steady support from demand trends. Copper prices were steady, reflecting balanced global supply-demand conditions.

Uranium equities reflected crosscurrents as production cuts stoked tightening supply conditions while near-term trading saw selective pullbacks. Cameco (CCJ, CCO.TO) initially rallied after announcing reduced 2025 output guidance at its McArthur River mine, trimming forecasts to 14–15 million pounds from 18 million, before retreating back toward C$105 by week’s end. Similarly, Global X Uranium ETF (URA) eased as investors digested the news, even as broader supply dynamics turned more supportive. The move comes on the heels of Kazatomprom’s announcement that it will scale back 2026 production by roughly 10 percent, equal to 5 percent of global supply. While these headlines underscored tightening mine supply, several names we’ve highlighted continued to push higher, including the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (U/UN.TO), which broke out alongside firming spot prices near $75 per pound. The sector now sits at the intersection of constrained supply, rising long-term demand from nuclear reactor buildouts, and additional energy needs from the artificial intelligence sector, reinforcing a constructive long-term outlook despite short-term equity volatility.

Crude Oil – Daily Chart

Copper – Daily Chart

Gold – Daily Chart

Silver – Daily Chart

Uranium Theme – Global X Uranium ETF

Sector & Thematic Movers

Sector rotation was evident as investors shifted toward defensives and commodities while trimming exposure to technology. Healthcare (+0.7%) and consumer staples (+0.6%) led gains, while technology (-1.6%) and consumer discretionary lagged.

Thematic trends showed resilience in metals and energy. The SPDR Metals & Mining ETF (XME) rose 2.8%, the Energy Select SPDR (XLE) gained 2.6%, while the SPDR Homebuilders ETF (XHB) declined 2.6%. Within broader themes, aerospace and financials showed constructive setups, while semiconductors and high-beta software weakened.

Stock Movers

Individual company action dominated headlines. Dell (DELL) fell 9% as higher AI server costs and intensifying competition outweighed positive demand signals. Nvidia (NVDA) declined 3.4% on persistent selling pressure, while Marvell (MRVL) collapsed 19% after a weak revenue outlook. Caterpillar (CAT) slumped 3.6% after projecting higher tariff-related costs next year.

In contrast, Alibaba (BABA) rallied 13% after posting stronger-than-expected cloud growth and unveiling its own AI chip, intensifying competition in China’s AI ecosystem. Tesla (TSLA) retreated 3.5% Friday, erasing earlier-week gains and closing the week down nearly 2%. In Canada, New Found Gold (NFG.V) and Major Drilling (MDI.TO) broke higher, while Jamieson Wellness (JWEL.TO) continued to press toward new highs.

Options & Insider Flow

Options activity revealed targeted bullish positioning across sectors. Flows in Accenture (ACN), Adobe (ADBE), and J.P. Morgan (JPM) suggested investors are monitoring potential bottoming setups. Persistent bullish interest also appeared in Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR), Wells Fargo (WFC), and SoundHound AI (SOUN). Canadian names including Denison Mines (DML.TO) and Platinum Group Metals (PTM.TO) attracted unusual bullish flows, reinforcing the commodity theme. Insider activity remained light, though institutional buying in financials signaled continued sponsorship.

Small-Cap Spotlight

Small caps extended their leadership in August with the Russell 2000 gaining 7%. Technical setups remained constructive in select names, including Rocket Lab (RKLB) consolidating just below resistance and TMC Metals (TMC) forming a bullish flag. In Canada, G Mining Ventures (GMIN.TO) and Sprott Inc. (SII.TO) exhibited continuation patterns along rising moving averages, underlining speculative appetite in resource-linked small caps.

Conclusion

August ended with equity benchmarks near records and the TSX hitting fresh highs, yet the transition into September brings heightened risk. Inflation remains in line but tariff-related pressures and political uncertainty around the Fed complicate the policy backdrop. Breadth narrowed as AI-linked equities weakened, while defensives and commodities gained traction. Gold led safe-haven flows, Solana underscored structural leadership in crypto, and small caps captured speculative attention. With the jobs report on September 5 and the Fed’s September 17 decision looming, markets enter a historically volatile month where policy clarity and sector rotation will dictate whether August’s gains can be sustained.

“The best momentum trades are those where your downside is defined and your upside is open-ended.” — Mark Minervini

Now, onto the daily setups.

US Daily Setups

Accenture is appearing on the options scanner. Monitor these levels to see if a bottom has been established, as price action is trading at the lower end of its multi-year range when zoomed out. Watch to see if it can begin pushing above these horizontal resistance levels.

Adobe is continuing to appear on the premium options scanner, with earnings scheduled for September 11. Monitor the setup to see if a bottoming pattern is starting to form, supported by options activity. Remember, as a CMT, the approach is to react rather than predict—watch closely to see how price action responds going forward.

Alibaba appears to be setting up on the right side of a multi-year bottoming pattern. Monitor for continued signs of upside momentum as Chinese names seem to be setting up with momentum at their back.

Baidu is breaking out from the pattern we recently highlighted, which was put on the radar by bullish options activity. Monitor for continued upside momentum.

Bitdeer continues to set up near the apex of a consolidation area. Monitor for breakout signals as bullish options activity persists in the name.

Daqo New Energy is attempting to break out from a significant multi-year bottoming pattern. Monitor for signs of upside momentum as the weekly PPO momentum indicator accelerates above the zero line.

The VanEck Gold Miners ETF continues to accelerate higher above its upward-sloping moving averages from the pattern we highlighted after identifying bullish options activity.

The SPDR Gold Shares continues to show upside momentum from the symmetrical triangle we highlighted after it was put on our radar by bullish options activity. Monitor for signs of continued strength as the PPO momentum indicator curls higher from the zero line.

Grab Holdings experienced bullish options activity on Friday. Monitor to see if upside momentum develops as price action sets up on the right side of a multi-month base.

J.P. Morgan continues to set up for a potential breakout from the pattern we have been highlighting.

Rocket Lab continues to set up, consolidating above its upward-sloping moving average and below a significant horizontal resistance line that could serve as a trigger. Monitor for breakout signals.

The iShares Silver Trust continues to show upside momentum, breaking out from the bullish pennant we have been highlighting.

SoundHound AI experienced bullish options activity on Friday as price action appears to be setting up on the right side of a base following a bullish flag retest. Monitor for upside momentum.

TMC Metals appears to be consolidating in the form of a bullish flag. Monitor for breakout signals.

Wells Fargo appears to be setting up on the right side of a multi-month base, supported by bullish options activity. Monitor for breakout signals.

The Financial Select Sector SPDR is experiencing bullish options activity as price action appears to be breaking out from the right side of a base.

The Solana ETF is attempting to break out in tandem with Solana. Keep this on a watchlist and monitor for continued upside momentum.

Canadian Daily Setups

Canadian Natural Resources continues to set up for potential upside momentum. Watch to see if the PPO can start to break above zero.

Cipher Pharmaceuticals continues to experience positive price action.

Denison Mines is now breaking out from the recently highlighted setup, supported by bullish options activity in the U.S.

G Mining Ventures is consolidating in the form of a potential bull flag along its upward-sloping moving average, while also building a handle on the right side of a cup formation. Monitor for breakout signals.

Jamieson Wellness is setting up at its 52-week high. Monitor for breakout signals.

Major Drilling is now breaking out from the recently highlighted pattern.

New Found Gold is now attempting to break out from the pattern we highlighted in the midday email when price action was trading around 2.21.

Platinum Group Metals is attempting to break out from the right side of a consolidation area, supported by bullish options activity in the U.S.

Sprott is consolidating in the form of a potential bullish flag. Monitor for breakout signals.

The Purpose Solana ETF is attempting to break out in tandem with Solana. Keep this on a watchlist and monitor for continued upside momentum.

Timbercreek Financial appears to be set up at its 52-week high. Watch for breakout signals.

Taseko Mines is consolidating in the form of a continuation pattern as the PPO attempts to cross at the zero line. Watch for upside momentum that may lead to a breakout.

The Sprott Physical Uranium Trust is breaking out from the pattern we have been continuously highlighting.

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

IFRX, NUKK, WOOF, NEO, ZEPP, AIIO, CNTB, AMBA, IREN, BABA, INV, AVR, NFGC, AMPG, DQ, AFRM, GROY, RDNW, KNOP, DOOO, ADSK, CIFR, BW, NEON, SATS, PLG, HYMC, LUXE, SKE, S, SVCO, BETR, CPAC, HBNB, HLF, ALMU, BEAT, BZUN, VERI, NTHI, VWAV, ATNI, CRVS, EXK, EQX, NXE, NG, ARMN, LAW, SA, PRVA, DVS, IQ, PVLA, SSRM, ZYBT, PRCH, DNN, HL, NOAH, CELH, HUYA, SDA, LUCD, MUX, LDI, ACRS, SERA, CNXC, BIDU, CDE, JOYY, HZAC, GH, PRPL, PLAY, BTDR, INDO, CGAU, SVM, JKS, BCYC, GFI, OPEN, CDNA, CTGO, GSAT, MGNX, DNA, CURI, DIN, ULCC, IAG, IVPAF, ACTG, XIFR, SOUN, HCC, NGD, VFF, BHC, GDXJ, SILJ, THM, DSP, VZLA, AEM, AMN, BYRN, BRFS, SPRO, DRD, VTGN, FSM, KGC, CMTG, CRMD, BTU, HP, WPM, UPWK, NESR, TSHA, ABL, SNDK, TD, AEYE, SIL, ADSE, MEG, REAX, SATL, DOUG, PAAS, GDX, TEM, OR, ORLA, FRST, OPBK, EGO, GOSS, WSBF, ECC, RLX, MAX, CMCL, GDOT, ONDS, CVI, AUGO, DK, ASM, PRQR, GDYN, ONC, AHCO, BIOA, AGI, XNET, IMRX, KHC, ISOU, AU, ECO, FET, SWX, NBR, RGP, MDXH, WB, PBF, EIX, KRNY, SAFE, EMX, WTF, AII, SNFCA, UNH, STXS, XYF, ASA, AKO/A, PDFS, NUS, MOV, MYGN, ZD, TFPM, ANTE, FQVLF, GAU, MANU, YMM, CSTL, EM, PSNL, MAG, OPOF, AMR, NYMT, PARR, BLND, BZ, DENN, BTG, FMS, MNKD, TCI, TRIP, BHR, REMX, ERO, CC, IH, PPTA, ROOT, TEN, UWMC, FNV, CNR, FIBK, GNT, MOMO, NMG, SW, DPZ, NVRI, BVS, FTRE, AG, AVAH, KSCP, RGLD, ASTH, INVA, UEC, ILPT, AVTR, CCCC, CYRX, NEM, SKIN, IART, HUM, VMD, METC, NEXN, AMRK, CCOI, B, CPS, TMC, BUR, SLV, HGTY, SPB, OSPN, WK, HMST, PGRE, NXRT, FDP, PGNY, STGW, ASIX, CORN, BRT, CAF, COPX, NKTR, KWEB, MLTX, NNN, SAND, CHN, EPRX, MLYS, SEDG, AUDC, HBM, NXST, INDV, POST, PRM, QUAD, SPNT, FBRT, LIVN, RWT, TBBB, AOMR, ICLR, TPVG, GMRE, OFIX, AVPT, TRML, UROY, WES, SVV, ALTG, BRSP, ORC, PTGX, BMEA, PDM, ATHM, VRE, FFWM, LIT, TDF, VSCO, WSR, CIVB, BITF, DOCU, GAP, VNET, BMO, TRVG, NTGR, ACN, BVN, IP, SNV, GFL, XFLT, FUBO, RKLB, BIO, BWAY, CIVI, OPY, COCO, PBYI, PUK, CVS, GPMT, IGR, HIW, SRE, TRUE, DGX, OCCI, DMLP, ARI, CENT, CHE, HCI, HRTG, VTRS, CIB, CSR, NOA, UL, CENTA, EVCM, FOSL, AXP, TIXT, CGBD, RWAY, VCYT, GNL, HIPO, MFA, UNFI, ANGO, ARDT, JAZZ, TGTX, EQR, DECK, DGICA, EPAM, BGH, CYD, DAPP, SWBI, TECK, SII, XGN, VNO, CIM, T, TWO, BSY, HURN, ABBV, DEI, MO, UVV, GFR, JBGS, LB, UNP, ARIS, BXP, COLL, MAA, BHF, GAB, SIRI, ARGX, INBX, AENT, HLN, PFSI, GOOD, LENZ, BLE, CPT, JRI, OVBC, PBT, PEGA, TCPC, VAL, CRNX, ENB, SNEX, SYY, CTBB, DHX, FIHL, LQDT, MNSO, ABUS, GBTG, INCY, LGND, SON, URGN, AAUC, RERE, PINE, TCMD, ANIP, BYM, AJG, APA, DKL, DX, HASI, NEXT, SUI, ASIC, CMPR, CPRX, CUZ, DOLE, GRDN, SBS, TNK, ABR, BCSF, HIO, KRG, PAYO, RMR, STNG, TBCH, ECPG, FICO, PLD, CRCL, NIQ, OMDA

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

CNE.TO, PVT.V, GFCO.CA, ISTK.CA, KTN.V, CAPT.V, ONYX.V, DND.TO, GG.V, CGG.TO, GSI.V, DOO.TO, ERD.TO, TAU.V, RIO.V, APXC.CA, KNG.V, NFG.V, THX.V, DSV.TO, FDR.V, SKE.TO, PRB.TO, PTM.TO, MAE.V, EDR.TO, MSA.TO, ARIS.TO, AFM.V, NXE.TO, SEA.TO, EQX.TO, EQX.V, NG.TO, SSRM.TO, DV.V, BLM.V, MTA.V, NCX.V, PALI.V, STLR.TO, MDI.TO, AYA.TO, PDN.TO, SUP.V, MLP.V, ITR.V, DML.TO, MUX.TO, BNXA.V, STC.TO, GOT.V, CG.TO, USA.TO, AGMR.V, TXG.TO, FVL.TO, SVM.TO, AMX.V, HSTR.V, SYZ.TO, DEME.CA, TUNG.CA, MARI.TO, GASX.V, STGO.TO, IVN.TO, EPRX.TO, PRYM.TO, ANRG.TO, IMG.TO, RUP.TO, MKO.V, NANO.TO, NEXG.V, ATX.V, ABRA.TO, ALS.TO, APM.TO, ARTG.V, VZLA.TO, NGD.TO, AEM.TO, GGD.TO, SBI.TO, BHC.TO, U/UN.TO, OGC.TO, SXP.TO, MAU.TO, K.TO, WPM.TO, FVI.TO, BNXT.CA, XPHY.CA, DPM.TO, ECOR.TO, NUAG.TO, JUSH.CA, CSU.TO, SCZ.V, PUR.V, TD.TO, IAU.TO, PAAS.TO, MRE.TO, PRQ.TO, GAU.TO, ELD.TO, OR.TO, ELO.TO, VRNO.NE, AGI.TO, PD.TO, OLA.TO, CIA.TO, RBX.V, FM.TO, HG.CA, SGML.V, UNH.NE, ISO.TO, JAG.TO, U/U.TO, TKO.TO, SPTZ.CA, EDV.TO, WDO.TO, TFPM.TO, CBK.CA, FDY.TO, GMX.TO, FEC.TO, GMIN.TO, ASM.TO, DR.TO, ORA.TO, GFR.TO, PPTA.TO, ERO.TO, ABX.TO, FNV.TO, FWZ.V, JWEL.TO, PSIL.CA, BTO.TO, MAG.TO, SVI.TO, AG.TO, URC.TO, CNL.TO, EMX.V, CAR/UN.TO, OML.V, NGT.TO, FFM.TO, CS.TO, DXT.TO, SSL.TO, DFY.TO, PLZ/UN.TO, HSLV.TO, HBM.TO, NOU.TO, CSH/UN.TO, FMT.V, DIV.TO, VROY.V, PSLV.TO, SGD.V, EFL.TO, ELVA.TO, BMO.TO, GFL.TO, FCR/UN.TO, LUG.TO, WN.TO, REI/UN.TO, CGY.TO, PET.TO, CEF.TO, NWH/UN.TO, SJ.TO, ECO.TO, SII.TO, ATD.TO, ATD/A.TO, DLCG.TO, TIXT.TO, PXT.TO, URE.TO, CF.TO, KNT.TO, FAR.TO, ENB.TO, PMZ/UN.TO, BEI/UN.TO, HLF.TO, UCU.V, ATZ.TO, KLD.V, LAC.TO, GTWO.TO, FTN.TO, CHP/UN.TO, SRU/UN.TO, ARG.TO, AAUC.TO, LGC.V, MKP.TO, FFN.TO, SXGC.TO, GEI.TO, KMP/UN.TO, XTG.TO, DGS.TO, LUN.TO, AP/UN.TO, HME.V, NFI.TO, PHYS.TO, MNT.TO, NVA.TO, TRP.TO, EDT.TO, TTNM.TO, SOBO.TO, AIM.TO, TNZ.TO, WGX.TO, TER.CA, TSND.TO, BRK.NE, BRK.TO, CCL/B.TO, IIP/UN.TO, NGEX.TO, TF.TO, CEU.TO, DIS.NE, EIT/UN.TO, HUT.TO, OGN.V, TFII.TO, RUS.TO, CHE/UN.TO, GIB/A.TO, GOOG.NE, GOOG.TO, RPI/UN.TO, CRR/UN.TO, CYBE.V, MEG.TO, PPL.TO, SIA.TO, CL.CA, GRT/UN.TO, CVO.TO, IPO.TO, SGR/UN.TO, CRT/UN.TO, NXR/UN.TO, TMQ.TO, CU.TO, PSK.TO, BTB/UN.TO, HITI.V, RCG.TO, MI/UN.TO, POU.TO, BCE.TO, CNQ.TO, TRZ.TO, MFI.TO, OVV.TO, CGX.TO, FAP.TO, NWC.TO, TCL/A.TO, TCW.TO, BTE.TO, RSI.TO, DIR/UN.TO, WTE.TO, BK.TO, CTC/A.TO, AIF.TO, IMO.TO, ALV.V, CM.TO, AD/UN.TO, BBD/B.TO, H.TO, HR/UN.TO, LFE.TO, RCI/B.TO, SAP.TO, EFX.TO, OTEX.TO, PRV/UN.TO, MFC.TO, SLF.TO, AAV.TO, T.TO, AND.TO, GWO.TO