Hey there,
With earnings season heating up and inflation readings in focus, this week gave traders plenty of signals — but not all of them were obvious.
From tech breakouts to energy shakeups, here are 10 key lessons we pulled from the action:
1️⃣ The market’s still rewarding strength
Leading names kept leading. NVDA, MSFT, and META all saw renewed buying interest after earnings optimism and bullish analyst calls. Traders sticking to relative strength were rewarded — especially in tech and AI-adjacent names.2️⃣ Crude oil flipped the script
CL and USO opened strong early in the week, only to roll over hard by Thursday. Headlines around weaker demand and easing Middle East tensions drove the move. The sharp reversal was a reminder: oil trades fast — and the crowd shifts quickly.3️⃣ GLD held firm despite dollar pressure
Even with the dollar strengthening midweek, gold managed to close the week green. This suggests traders are quietly hedging risk behind the scenes. A steady GLD in the face of macro pressure can be a canary in the coal mine.4️⃣ Small caps quietly outperformed
IWM posted one of its strongest weeks in a while — a change of pace after months of lagging. Leadership came from industrials and financials, signaling a possible shift in tone. If the Russell holds its gains into next week, the market could be broadening.5️⃣ Bitcoin stabilized, but stocks didn’t
BTC hovered in a tight range around $62,000, but crypto-related equities underperformed. Names like COIN, RIOT, and MARA drifted lower — showing that institutional traders may be rotating away from speculative risk for now.6️⃣ Semiconductors broke out… again
SMH powered higher late in the week after Taiwan Semi’s earnings and outlook boosted the entire chip space. Traders looking for leadership got it — and tech momentum may still have room to run.7️⃣ Friday’s move was all about conviction
For the second week in a row, we saw a strong Friday close. That’s notable. Institutions typically avoid aggressive Friday positions — unless they see follow-through coming. That kind of close is often a signal of what’s next.8️⃣ Consumer weakness is starting to show
Retail names like WMT, TGT, and COST lost ground this week. Some of that was technical, but some of it looked like early warning signs ahead of earnings. Watch the reaction next week — not just the numbers.9️⃣ Pre-market moves didn’t always stick
Early action often faded quickly after the open. Traders who waited until after 10:00 AM ET — when volatility cooled — had better risk/reward. Once again, mid-morning proved to be the “sweet spot.”🔟 Patience paid on both sides
This wasn’t a week for fast fingers — it was a week for confirmation. Whether long or short, the cleanest moves happened after structure developed. Those who reacted to the market — not guessed — had the edge.🔍 Want to See What Tom’s Using Right Now?
Tom Busby spent time this week breaking down a new signal that’s quietly becoming one of the most consistent indicators in his 30+ year playbook…
🕛 It’s called the 12:05 Indicator — part of his Genesis Algo system.
At around 12:05 PM ET, a high-probability trading window tends to open up in major names like: SPY, QQQ, IWM, GLD, and USO
Just last week, it flagged a short on USO that moved from $81.80 → $76.50 by the close.
It’s not about predicting what the market might do…
It’s about reading what it’s doing right now — and reacting with confidence.
📽️ You can watch the full walkthrough of the Genesis Algo here:
👉 Click here to view the on-demand session
We recommend catching it before Monday. It could give you a clear roadmap for one of the choppiest parts of the day.
—The DTI Team
