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SYS Daily Report – Weekend Edition

Global Equities Steady as Investors Brace for Nvidia Earnings

Global markets navigated a volatile session marked by shifting expectations around interest-rate policy, renewed scrutiny of inflation pressures, and the return of delayed U.S. economic data. Federal Reserve officials signaled caution on additional easing, with December rate-cut probabilities falling below 50% as policymakers pointed to persistent price pressures. Treasury yields drifted higher, with the 10-year yield at 4.15%, while the U.S. dollar firmed modestly against major currencies. Traders also positioned ahead of a heavy slate of upcoming data releases, including the September jobs report and several manufacturing surveys, which are expected to restore market transparency after the shutdown-related pause in reporting.

10-Year US Treasury Yield – Daily Chart

US Dollar – Daily Chart

Breadth & Major Index Charts

Market breadth remained uneven as major U.S. indexes continued to contend with wide intraday swings. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average each staged rebounds from early-day lows as they fight to hold onto their 50-day moving averages. However, leadership remained narrow and participation selective. Growth-oriented names showed improvement late in the session, while several cyclical and rate-sensitive areas lagged. The Russell 2000 ETF reflected ongoing pressure across smaller companies, with many components remaining below key moving averages, reinforcing the market’s uneven tone. Breadth systems suggested persistent crosscurrents rather than a unified directional push.

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 added 0.2% to close at 30,326.46, extending its weekly gain to 1.4%, also fighting to stay above its 50-day moving average. Energy names led the advance as crude oil prices strengthened, while technology shares offered additional support. The index briefly touched a record high earlier in the week before moderating. Notable strength came from CES Energy Solutions (CEU.TO) following stronger-than-expected revenue, while Enbridge (ENB.TO) gained after approving new pipeline expansion projects. Broader breadth remained constructive, supported by firm commodity markets.

TSX – Daily Chart

Digital Assets Overview

Crypto markets experienced a sharp pullback amid broader volatility, with attention turning to whether stability can emerge at key technical levels. Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering near an area where the Full STO indicator is bottoming, and bullish option activity in the IBIT ETF on Friday added a notable point of interest.

Ethereum (ETH) is attempting to rebound from a major band of horizontal support visible on both its daily and weekly charts.

Solana (SOL) has also declined toward a potential horizontal support zone following significant deleveraging across the ecosystem.

Market focus remained centered on regulatory developments and institutional flows, with ETF-related headlines continuing to shape sentiment. The repricing in digital assets reflected broader risk-market caution rather than crypto-specific catalysts, suggesting that a rebound could be approaching if support levels hold.

Bitcoin – Daily Chart

Ethereum – Daily Chart

Solana – Daily Chart

Commodity Watch

Commodity markets were active following geopolitical disruptions and currency volatility. Crude oil advanced more than 2% on Friday, supported by the temporary suspension of exports at Russia’s Novorossiisk port following a drone strike. Gold retreated more than 2% after failing at horizontal resistance, along with Silver, as Treasury yields rose and rate-cut expectations eased. Base metals were mixed, with copper steadying after a soft session. Uranium-focused equities and ETFs continued to consolidate within their broader uptrend.

Crude Oil – Weekly Chart

Copper – Daily Chart

Gold – Daily Chart

Silver – Daily Chart

Uranium Theme – Global X Uranium ETF

Sector & Thematic Movers

Sector performance remained uneven across global benchmarks. In the United States, technology and energy outperformed, with technology names showing resilience ahead of upcoming earnings. Materials and financials were the weakest groups. In Canada, energy stocks led the TSX, supported by firm crude prices and company-specific developments.

Energy-related names also made a heavy appearance in the Daily Setups, reflecting the firm backdrop in crude oil and the constructive technical posture developing across many charts. AI-linked sectors in both the U.S. and Canada continued to draw attention as volatility increased ahead of major corporate updates.

Stock Movers

The session saw sharp moves across single-name equities. Nvidia (NVDA) rose more than 1%, maintaining a key technical setup ahead of its highly anticipated earnings report. Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX) surged after being targeted in a major acquisition, while UnitedHealth (UNH) and Visa (V) declined and weighed on the Dow. In Canada, Celestica (CLS.TO) advanced nearly 6%, and Superior Plus (SPB.TO) dropped sharply following weaker-than-expected revenue results.

Options & Insider Flow

Block-level options activity reflected strong bullish positioning across numerous large-cap and mid-cap companies. Institutions focused heavily on premium collection through put selling in names such as Coinbase (COIN), lululemon (LULU), Oracle (ORCL), and broad ETFs including the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM). Call-buying activity was also notable in companies such as Duolingo (DUOL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), and Broadcom(AVGO). Across individual unusual trades, call-buying momentum appeared across multiple sectors, including technology, energy, digital infrastructure, and biotech.

Insider activity showed meaningful purchases in U.S. names such as WhiteHorse Finance (WHF), Centuri Holdings (CTRI), Marriott Vacations (VAC), and The Bancorp (TBBK). Canadian insider buying was active in RioCan REIT (REI.UN) and Morguard REIT (MRT.UN). Sales were recorded across several U.S. healthcare, technology, and consumer companies, as well as selected Canadian issuers including Savaria (SIS), Saputo (SAP), and Equinox Gold (EQX).

Small-Cap Spotlight

Small-caps attempted to stabilize after a challenging stretch marked by heightened volatility and deteriorating breadth. The U.S. Russell 2000 ended the session slightly higher, though many components remained below key moving averages. Several speculative technology and biotech names experienced outsized swings, including sharp moves in digital infrastructure firms and select therapeutics companies. In Canada, early-stage resource and REIT-linked names were active following insider transactions and earnings updates.

Conclusion

Markets ended the session mixed as investors balanced improving intraday stability with lingering uncertainty surrounding monetary policy and the upcoming wave of economic data. Sector leadership remained narrow, and breadth showed only partial improvement, reflecting a market still digesting recent volatility. With major earnings—including Nvidia (NVDA)—and delayed economic reports set to return next week, the coming sessions may provide clearer direction for equities, commodities, and digital assets. Until then, technical posture, sector rotation, and institutional activity will continue to shape the market’s tone.

“Good trading is a balance between patience with winners and impatience with losers.” — Bruce Kovner

Now, onto the daily setups.

US Daily Setups

Biogen is experiencing bullish options activity as price action attempts to break out from the right side of a multi-month bottoming base.

Canadian Natural Resources continues to attempt a breakout from the pattern highlighted recently in the Canadian daily setups.

ConocoPhillips is experiencing bullish options activity. Monitor for signs of upside momentum as the weekly PPO momentum indicator attempts to set up below the zero line.

DT Midstream is setting up for a potential breakout to a new high.

Diamondback Energy appears to be forming near the apex of a multi-month bottoming pattern. Monitor for signs of emerging upside strength.

Phillips 66 is attempting a breakout above its 52-week high, supported by firm bullish options positioning.

TC Energy continues to set up for a potential 52-week high breakout from the pattern we have been charting in the Canadian daily setups, this time supported by bullish options activity in the United States as noted in the Unusual Activity Report.

The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF continues to show signs of upward strength. Monitor for follow-through that may support a potential breakout.

Canadian Daily Setups

Canadian Natural Resources continues to attempt a breakout from the pattern highlighted recently.

Empire is pushing into the underside of horizontal resistance as the PPO momentum indicator attempts to break out above the zero line. Monitor to see if price action can begin to push above this level and start trending above its upward-sloping moving averages.

Loblaw Companies is attempting to break out from the right side of a multi-month base.

Magellan Aerospace continues to set up on the right side of a base. Monitor for continued signs of upside momentum, which may potentially lead to a breakout.

Pembina Pipeline continues to set up on the right side of a multi-month consolidation area. Monitor for continued signs of upside momentum as many of the pipeline-related names in Canada are setting up in tandem.

Sienna Senior Living continues to consolidate below its 52-week high. Monitor for a continuation of the uptrend above its upward-sloping moving averages.

Transcontinental is attempting to break out from a continuation pattern.

TC Energy continues to set up for a potential 52-week high breakout, this time supported by bullish options activity in the United States as noted in the Unusual Activity 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

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

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EXPORT – US Scanner Results

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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

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