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SYS Daily Report – Weekend Edition
Market Volatility Amid Mixed Earnings and Economic Indicators
Markets ended the week with a mix of gains and losses as investors balanced strong earnings reports against economic concerns. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged closer to all-time highs, cautious sentiment emerged from weaker U.S. retail sales and global trade uncertainties. The 10-year Treasury yield declined slightly, and commodities such as gold and copper struggled on Friday.
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S&P 500 – Daily Chart
The S&P 500 closed at 6,114.63, gaining 1.5% for the week. The index continues to hover near record highs, supported by strong corporate earnings in technology and healthcare. However, January’s disappointing retail sales data cast a shadow over consumer strength, causing some hesitation among investors.
Nasdaq – Daily Chart
The Nasdaq Composite ended at 20,026.77, up 2.6% for the week. Tech stocks, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing names, fueled the rally. The semiconductor sector rebounded sharply, pushing the index back above the 20,000 level as investors rotated back into growth stocks.
Dow Jones Industrial Average – Daily Chart
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 44,546.08, advancing 0.5% this week. Industrial and financial stocks contributed to the gains, but consumer discretionary stocks lagged after several major retailers issued weaker-than-expected revenue forecasts.
Russell 2000 (ETF) – Daily Chart
The Russell 2000, a benchmark for small-cap stocks, closed at 2,259.70, essentially flat for the week with a 0.01% increase. Small-cap stocks struggled to break above key resistance levels, reflecting investor caution in a higher interest rate environment.
10-Year US Treasury Yield
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield settled at 4.47%, slipping 1 basis point for the week. The slight decline came as weaker retail sales data hinted at a possible slowdown in economic activity, cooling concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise rates again.
US Dollar – Daily Chart
The U.S. Dollar Index is testing a key support level, which must hold for dollar bulls. A pullback toward the 200-day moving average could follow if price action fails to maintain this level.
Crude Oil – Weekly Chart
WTI crude oil ended the week at $70.71 per barrel, down 0.41%. Oil prices fluctuated throughout the week amid demand concerns from China and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, though supply disruptions provided some stability.
TSX – Daily Chart
The TSX Composite Index closed at 25,483.23, gaining 0.2% this week. The energy sector provided support as oil prices showed early-week strength, but the index was weighed down by declines in gold miners and consumer discretionary stocks.
Copper – Weekly Chart
Copper prices had a robust week, breaking out from the pattern we’ve been tracking, although they closed well off their weekly high. Monitor for follow-through to confirm sustained momentum.
Gold – Daily Chart
Gold prices retreated, closing at $2900.70, down 1.5% on Friday, which stuffed upward momentum in the gold mining names.
Silver – Daily Chart
Silver prices followed gold lower, settling at $32.85, down 0.39% on Friday, with the mining stocks following.
Bitcoin – Weekly Chart
Bitcoin finished the week at $96,462.07 as price action consolidates in a potential continuation pattern. MicroStrategy (MSTR) is appearing in the unusual activity report this weekend, which could be a bullish sign for Bitcoin’s price. However, the cryptocurrency remains volatile as traders react to regulatory developments and shifting institutional demand.
Final Takeaway
Markets remain in an uptrend, with major indices near record highs, but economic uncertainty is growing. The strong performance in technology stocks, particularly AI and semiconductors, kept equities afloat. However, weaker-than-expected U.S. retail sales raised concerns about consumer spending, adding a layer of caution to the rally. With earnings season winding down, investor focus will shift to Federal Reserve policy and key economic data releases to gauge the next market move.
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Now, onto the daily setups.
US Daily Setups
AMD – Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
AMD is experiencing an increase in institutional sponsorship, as highlighted in our unusual activity report. It may be worth keeping this chart on watch and monitoring whether price action begins to show upside momentum from this wedge pattern.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/jTvmYkAu
BIDU – Baidu, Inc.
Baidu continues to demonstrate bullish price action on increased volume as it attempts to sustain its breakout. Monitor for follow-through to confirm momentum.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/rhdzmNRz
GOOGL – Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet is experiencing an increase in bullish options activity while testing a key support level. Monitor whether price action responds with a bounce, potentially signaling renewed upside momentum.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/BcGhFpBN
LFWD – ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
ReWalk Robotics appears to be forming a bottoming pattern, supported by robust volume and unusual options activity. Monitor whether price action can break above the resistance line to confirm a potential reversal.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/bRHYbhne
LSCC – Lattice Semiconductor Corp.
Lattice Semiconductor is attempting to break out from a bottoming pattern. Monitor for sustained price action above key resistance levels to confirm the move.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/jNJADdJq
MSTR – MicroStrategy Inc.
MicroStrategy is setting up near the apex of a potential continuation pattern. Monitor for a breakout to confirm the next directional move.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/KdPeavEX
PDD – PDD Holdings Inc.
PDD is attempting to break out above a significant horizontal resistance line. Watch for sustained price action above this level to confirm the move.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/FVAuFeAA
SMCI – Super Micro Computer, Inc
Super Micro Computer appears to be setting up just below a significant horizontal resistance level. Monitor for potential breakout signals if price action begins to challenge this level.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/tGcrZYGr
Canadian Daily Setups
DR.TO – Medical Facilities Corp.
Medical Facilities is consolidating just below its 52-week high, supported by a robust volume profile. Monitor for potential breakout signals if price action challenges this level.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/QvhcSzxZ
DRT.TO – DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd.
DIRTT Environmental Solutions is consolidating in the form of a potential bullish flag. Monitor for a breakout above resistance to confirm the pattern.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/wbAtwRXy
EXE.TO – Extendicare Inc.
Extendicare appears to have completed a bullish flag retest following its recent 52-week high breakout. Monitor for confirmation of continued momentum.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/IaJvnSsf
FFH.TO – Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.
Fairfax Financial is attempting a new high breakout, supported by an increase in robust bullish volume activity. Monitor for follow-through to confirm sustained momentum.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/xFicdQrG
HODL.CA – Sol Strategies Inc.
Sol Strategies appears to be setting up in the form of a potential bullish flag. Monitor for a breakout above resistance to confirm the pattern.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/EdpUQHAg
IMP.TO – Intermap Technologies Corp.
Intermap Technologies appears to be setting up just below its recent high. Monitor for a potential breakout if price action challenges this level.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/QckhTdtw
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 Watchlist Scan – 2025-02-16
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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 – 2025-02-16
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