POST-JOBS ANALYSIS & CPI AHEAD

AFTERNOON MARKET COMMENTARY

POST-JOBS ANALYSIS & CPI AHEAD

Thursday, February 12, 2026 –

Timothy McCandless – Protected Wheel Strategy

CRITICAL MOMENT: Jobs beat expectations (130k vs 53k) BUT markets sold off. CPI tomorrow will determine if this was profit-taking or the start of distribution. Software -21% in one month. Nasdaq down 3 weeks in a row. Energy +2.6% yesterday. The Great Rotation accelerating.

SECTION 1: MARKET OVERVIEW

Wednesday Post-Jobs Close

DOW: 50,121.40 (-0.13%) | Down 66 points despite jobs beat

S&P 500: 6,941.47 (-0.01%) | Essentially flat

NASDAQ: 23,066.47 (-0.16%) | DOWN 3 WEEKS IN A ROW

VIX: 17.65 (-0.8%) | Compressed BUT CPI tomorrow

10-Year Treasury: Yields dipped from Wednesday highs (watching for CPI impact)

Wednesday’s Jobs Report

• Nonfarm Payrolls: 130,000 (vs 53,000 expected) = BEAT by 2.5x
• Unemployment: 4.3% (vs 4.4% expected) = Slight improvement
• December Revision: 48,000 (downward revision)
• Key Detail: Growth concentrated in healthcare (+124k) = Narrow strength

Market Reaction: SELL-OFF despite beat

• Why? Stronger jobs = Fed less likely to cut rates = Yields spiked initially
• Translation: Market wants Fed cuts MORE than strong jobs

Thursday Pre-Market Status

• Major indexes edging UP early Thursday
• CHIP STOCKS SURGING: Micron +10% Wed, +3% pre-market | Memory/AI stocks rallying
• NVDA, TSM, TXN all up 1%+ pre-market
• Initial jobless claims: 227k (vs 230k expected) = Slight beat

KEY OBSERVATION: Market SOLD jobs beat, NOW bouncing on chip strength. But CPI tomorrow = THE DECIDER. If inflation hot = Rate cut hopes die = Tech sells more. If inflation cool = Rate cuts back on table = Tech bounces.

SECTION 2: SECTOR ROTATION – ACCELERATION

THE GREAT ROTATION ACCELERATING

Wednesday’s Sector Performance:

WINNERS:

ENERGY (XLE) – +2.6%

• STRONGEST sector yesterday
• Data center power demand + oil prices = Multi-driver strength

8 of 11 S&P Sectors POSITIVE

• Market breadth STRONG despite index weakness = Rotation, not decline

New 52-Week Highs: 99 (S&P 500)

• Individual stocks hitting highs WHILE Nasdaq declines = Classic rotation

LOSERS:

FINANCIALS (XLF) – -1.5%

• Worst sector Wednesday

COMMUNICATION SERVICES (XLC) – -1.3%

• Large-cap tech drag

SOFTWARE – Down 21% in ONE MONTH

• ServiceNow -6%, Salesforce -5% yesterday
• IBM -6.5% = Worst Dow performer
• AI disruption fears = Software SaaS in free fall

CRITICAL: Semiconductors (Micron, NVDA, TSM) bouncing WHILE software continues distribution. This is CHIP rotation AWAY from software, NOT tech sector strength. Watch your scan closely.

SECTION 3: YOUR FINVIZ SCAN – TODAY’S FRAMEWORK

RUN YOUR SCAN NOW. Market is bouncing pre-market on chip strength BUT CPI tomorrow = Major wildcard. Your scan will show if institutions are buying the bounce or positioning defensively.

Three Possible Scan Outcomes

SCENARIO 1: Energy/Industrials/Materials Dominate (40%+)

• What it means: Institutions buying The Great Rotation (Energy +2.6% leading)
• Your trade: EXECUTE Energy/Industrials/Materials collars
• Priority: Energy (XLE names) OR VRT, GEV, ETN (Industrials) OR FCX, SCCO (Materials)
• Confidence: HIGH – Sector momentum confirmed by yesterday’s +2.6% Energy move

SCENARIO 2: Semiconductors Dominate (50%+ tech)

• What it means: Chip bounce (Micron +13% two days) BUT software still distribution
• CRITICAL CHECK: Is your scan showing MU, WDC, STX, NVDA, TSM? Or software names?
• If CHIPS: Maybe tradeable BUT risky before CPI (Nasdaq down 3 weeks)
• If SOFTWARE: AVOID – Still in distribution (-21% one month)
• Confidence: LOW to MODERATE – Counter-trend before major CPI data

SCENARIO 3: Fragmented (35%+ RED)

• What it means: Institutions defensive before CPI
• Your trade: NO TRADES – Wait for post-CPI clarity
• Why: Your edge (sector concentration) gone when fragmented

SECTION 4: COLLAR TRADE PRIORITIES

IF your scan shows Energy/Industrials/Materials strength:

Priority 1 – Energy (NEW LEADER)

XLE Component Names

• Yesterday’s move: +2.6% = Strongest sector
• Catalyst: Data center power demand + oil strength
• Your edge: Fresh sector leadership + individual momentum from scan

Priority 2 – Industrials

VRT (Vertiv) / GEV (GE Vernova) / ETN (Eaton)

• Catalyst: Amazon $200B + Alphabet $185B CapEx
• All-time highs recent + multi-year AI infrastructure driver

Priority 3 – Materials

FCX (Freeport) / SCCO (Southern Copper)

• Copper demand for AI infrastructure buildout

IF Semiconductors in Your Scan

MU (Micron) / WDC (Western Digital) / NVDA

• Opportunity: Micron +13% in 2 days, AI memory demand
• Risk: Nasdaq down 3 weeks, CPI tomorrow = Risky before major data
• Decision: Only if <20% RED in scan AND small position size

AVOID COMPLETELY

• Software names: ServiceNow, Salesforce, IBM, ANY SaaS
• Why: -21% in one month = Still in distribution phase

SECTION 5: CPI TOMORROW – THE DECIDER

WHY CPI MATTERS MORE THAN JOBS:

• Strong jobs = Fed LESS likely to cut rates
• Hot inflation = Fed CAN’T cut rates
• Market reaction: SOLD jobs beat because it delays cuts

IF CPI RUNS HOT (above expectations):

• Rate cut hopes DIE → Tech sells more (Nasdaq already down 3 weeks)
• Russell 2000 pressure (floating rate debt hurts) → Rotation PAUSES

IF CPI COOLS (meets or below expectations):

• Rate cut hopes REVIVE → Tech bounces (chip strength continues)
• Russell 2000 rallies → Rotation ACCELERATES

10-Year Treasury Watch:

• Above 4.40% = DANGER ZONE → Pressure on all growth assets
• Below 4.10% = GREEN LIGHT → Rotation accelerates

SECTION 6: 6:40-9:00 AM WATCH

Today = Chip bounce test. CPI tomorrow = The real decision. Watch:

• 1. Does chip rally (MU, NVDA, TSM) extend OR fade?
• 2. Does Energy maintain yesterday’s +2.6% strength?
• 3. Does software continue distribution OR stabilize?
• 4. VIX at 17.65 = Does it compress further OR spike before CPI?

Decision Timeline

• 7:10 AM: IF scan shows Energy/Industrials 40%+ = Execute Priority 1
• 8:00 AM: IF scan shows chip bounce BUT <20% RED = Consider small position
• 9:00 AM: If uncertain OR 35%+ RED = WAIT for post-CPI clarity

SECTION 7: BOTTOM LINE

MARKET SOLD JOBS BEAT → CPI TOMORROW = THE DECIDER

What Happened:

• Jobs beat 130k vs 53k expected = Strong
• Market SOLD the beat = Wants Fed cuts more than jobs
• Energy +2.6% = Rotation leader
• Software -21% month = Distribution continues
• Chips (MU, NVDA) bouncing = Counter-trend OR sector rotation?

Your Decision Framework:

• IF scan shows 40%+ Energy/Industrials/Materials: EXECUTE (Rotation confirmed)
• IF scan shows chip bounce <20% RED: Consider small position (risky before CPI)
• IF scan shows 35%+ RED: NO TRADES (Wait for CPI)

RISK LEVEL: VERY HIGH – CPI tomorrow

PREMIUM: Good to Rich (Energy elevated, Industrials rich)

Energy +2.6% | Software -21% | Nasdaq Down 3 Weeks

Commentary compiled: Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Great Rotation accelerating. Energy new leader.

TIMOTHY’S MARKET COMMENTARY

Thursday February 13, 2026 – 9:10 AM PST

CRITICAL: DO NOT TRADE – THURSDAY 9:10 AM

TIMOTHY’S MARKET COMMENTARY

Thursday February 13, 2026 – 9:10 AM PST

CRITICAL ALERT: YOU ARE TOO LATE

Your scan time: 9:10 AM (2.5 hours AFTER institutional window)

Optimal scan time: 6:40 AM (when institutions accumulate)

RED count: 30% (6+ stocks) = DISTRIBUTION PATTERN

Decision: NO TRADES – Wait for Friday 6:40 AM scan

WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN WEDNESDAY CLOSE AND THURSDAY 9:10 AM

The Memory Trade Already Ran – You Missed It

Wednesday’s Close (Your Analysis Based On):

• STX (Seagate) closed +11.13%

• WDC (Western Digital) closed +7.74%

• MU (Micron) closed +3.51%

• Only 1 RED tech name = Clean accumulation pattern

Thursday 9:10 AM (Current Reality):

• STX +9.52% (LOWER than Wednesday close)

• WDC +7.14% (LOWER than Wednesday close)

• MU +2.22% (LOWER than Wednesday close)

• 6+ RED names (30%) = DISTRIBUTION PATTERN

Translation: Memory stocks gapped up overnight/pre-market, then SOLD INTO during 6:40-9:10 AM. By the time you scanned at 9:10 AM, institutions were already DISTRIBUTING, not accumulating.

THE SMOKING GUN: VRT REAPPEARS – BUT RED

VRT (Vertiv): -2.69%

Why This Matters:

Monday Feb 10, 6:40 AM:

• VRT +2.98% in your scan

• 55% Industrial concentration

• Clean accumulation pattern

• YOUR DECISION: Execute VRT collar

Wednesday Feb 12:

• Jobs beat confirms economy strong

• VRT reports earnings beat + strong 2026 guidance

• VRT closes +22%

Thursday Feb 13, 9:10 AM:

• VRT -2.69%

• Back IN your scan (pulled back into 0-10% from 52-week high)

• BUT it’s RED = Institutions DISTRIBUTING after +22% spike

• This is PROFIT-TAKING, not accumulation

The Lesson: When yesterday’s winner reappears RED in today’s scan, that’s institutional DISTRIBUTION. Don’t buy what they’re selling.

RED COUNT EXPLOSION – 30% DISTRIBUTION

Wednesday’s Analysis (Pre-Market):

• 65% Tech concentration

• Only 1 RED name (AMKR -4.69%) = 5%

• Clean accumulation pattern

• Looked like Monday’s VRT setup

Thursday 9:10 AM (Current Reality):

• 6+ RED names = 30% DISTRIBUTION

• Pattern COMPLETELY CHANGED

The 6+ RED Names (30%):

1. VRT (Vertiv) -2.69% – Your Monday winner distributing

2. ENTG (Entegris) -5.41% – WORST in scan

3. XPO (XPO Logistics) -6.82% – Industrials collapsing

4. MKSI (MKS Instruments) -2.81%

5. QXO (Industrial Dist) -2.27%

6. CIEN (Ciena) -2.19%

7. TER (Teradyne) -1.45%

8. ROIV (Roivant) -1.06%

9. TPR (Tapestry) -0.23%

YOUR RULE: When RED count exceeds 20% (4+ stocks), your edge is GONE. At 30% RED, this is clear distribution. DO NOT TRADE.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN – BOTH THEMES FAILING

Technology (11 stocks – 55%):

Memory/Storage – Extended:

• STX +9.52% (but down from +11.13% Wednesday)

• WDC +7.14% (but down from +7.74% Wednesday)

• MU +2.22% (but down from +3.51% Wednesday)

Translation: Opened higher, being SOLD INTO

Semiconductor Equipment – COLLAPSING:

• ENTG -5.41% (was -0.30% Wednesday)

• TER -1.45% (was +0.80% Wednesday)

Translation: Momentum completely reversed

Industrials (3 stocks – 15%):

• VRT -2.69% (Profit-taking after +22%)

• XPO -6.82% (Severe distribution)

• QXO -2.27% (Industrial distribution continuing)

Industrial concentration: Collapsed from 55% Monday → 15% Thursday, and ALL THREE are RED/WEAK

THE CRITICAL LESSON: TIMING IS EVERYTHING

Your System Works in the 6:40-7:10 AM Window

Monday’s VRT Success – Perfect Timing:

6:40 AM: Ran scan

• VRT +2.98%

• 55% Industrial concentration

• Clean accumulation (no RED flags)

7:00-7:30 AM: Executed VRT collar

Wednesday Close: VRT +22%

Thursday’s MU Miss – Too Late:

Wednesday pre-market: Memory looked good

• 65% Tech concentration

• Only 1 RED = Clean pattern

• Would have been Priority 1 at 6:40 AM

BUT YOU SCANNED AT 9:10 AM:

• Memory stocks already ran overnight/pre-market

• 30% RED = Distribution visible

• VRT -2.69% = Yesterday’s winner being sold

• TOO LATE to execute

The Window: Institutions accumulate 6:40-7:30 AM. By 9:10 AM, they’re often already distributing. Your system requires 6:40 AM scan time to catch accumulation BEFORE distribution starts.

MONDAY’S SUCCESS VS THURSDAY’S MISS – SIDE BY SIDE

Monday Feb 10 (VRT +22% Winner):

✓ Scan time: 6:40 AM (optimal window)

✓ Sector concentration: 55% Industrials

✓ RED count: 0% (clean accumulation)

✓ VRT: +2.98% (strong but not extended)

✓ Decision: EXECUTE 7:00-7:30 AM

✓ Result: VRT +22% by Wednesday

Thursday Feb 13 (Memory Miss):

Scan time: 9:10 AM (2.5 hours too late)

Sector concentration: 55% Tech BUT 30% RED

RED count: 30% (distribution pattern)

MU/STX/WDC: Extended, already ran overnight

VRT: -2.69% (yesterday’s winner distributing)

Decision: DO NOT TRADE

✓ Result: Discipline saved you from chasing

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR TRADING

Your System Has Specific Requirements:

1. SCAN TIME: 6:40 AM (not 9:10 AM)

Why: Institutional accumulation happens 6:40-7:30 AM

By 9:10 AM: Often seeing distribution, not accumulation

2. RED COUNT: Under 20% (not 30%)

Why: Above 20% = Distribution pattern

At 30%: Clear institutional selling

3. EXECUTION WINDOW: 7:00-7:30 AM (not after 9:00 AM)

Why: Catch accumulation BEFORE distribution starts

After 9:00 AM: Risk of buying what institutions are selling

THURSDAY’S DECISION – DO NOT TRADE

Why NO TRADES Today:

Scan time: 9:10 AM (too late)

RED count: 30% (distribution)

Memory extended: Already ran overnight

VRT RED: Yesterday’s winner distributing

Industrials collapsing: XPO -6.82%, QXO -2.27%

Your edge GONE: No clean sector concentration

If you execute now at 9:10 AM: You’re buying AFTER institutions already accumulated overnight, and you’re buying what they’re SELLING INTO during the 6:40-9:10 AM distribution phase.

FRIDAY’S PLAN – START FRESH AT 6:40 AM

What to Do Friday Morning:

6:40 AM: Run your FinViz scan (NOT 9:10 AM!)

Look For:

✓ Sector concentration 40%+ (like Monday’s 55% Industrials)

✓ RED count under 20% (like Monday’s 0%)

✓ Top stock +2-4% (like Monday’s VRT +2.98%)

✓ Clean pattern (not extended)

Possible Scenarios:

IF Memory stabilizes (MU, STX, WDC clean) = Maybe Phase 2 real

IF Industrials return (GEV, ETN, CAT appear) = Original rotation resuming

IF 35%+ RED continues = Rotation breaking down, WAIT

7:00-7:30 AM: Execute IF scan is clean (like Monday)

YOUR DISCIPLINE JUST SAVED YOU

What You DIDN’T Do:

Chase MU/STX/WDC after overnight gap-up

Buy into 30% RED distribution pattern

Execute at 9:10 AM (2.5 hours too late)

Buy VRT after +22% spike (now -2.69%)

Ignore your RED count rule (>20% = no trade)

What You DID Do:

✓ Recognized 30% RED = distribution

✓ Saw VRT -2.69% = profit-taking, not accumulation

✓ Understood 9:10 AM too late for institutional window

✓ Followed your system: NO TRADES when edge is gone

✓ Preserved capital for Friday 6:40 AM opportunity

BOTTOM LINE

Thursday 9:10 AM Scan = DO NOT TRADE

Scan Time: 9:10 AM (2.5 hours too late)

RED Count: 30% (6+ stocks = distribution)

Memory Stocks: Extended after overnight run

VRT: -2.69% (yesterday’s +22% winner distributing)

Industrials: Collapsing (XPO -6.82%, QXO -2.27%)

The Lesson:

Your system works at 6:40 AM when institutions accumulate.

By 9:10 AM, you’re often seeing what they already did.

Don’t chase. Wait for Friday 6:40 AM clean setup.

Monday’s VRT: Scanned 6:40 AM, executed 7:00 AM, +22% by Wednesday

Thursday’s scan: 9:10 AM = Too late, 30% RED = Distribution visible

Discipline > Forced Execution

WAIT FOR FRIDAY 6:40 AM SCAN

JOBS BEAT AFTERMATH – DAY 2

Wednesday Jobs Beat: 130K jobs (Expected 70K) = +86% BEAT

Wednesday’s Winners: VRT +22%, GEV +4%, ETN +5%, CAT +3%

Thursday’s Theme: MEMORY/STORAGE SECTOR EXPLODING

YOUR THURSDAY SCAN BREAKDOWN (20 Stocks)

13 TECHNOLOGY (65%) – MEMORY/STORAGE SURGE

Memory/Storage Leaders (3 stocks):

• STX (Seagate) – +11.13% BIGGEST MOVER – $98.7B cap

• WDC (Western Digital) – +7.74% – $99.9B cap

• MU (Micron) – +3.51% LARGEST – $478B cap

Semiconductor Equipment (3 stocks):

• TER (Teradyne) – +0.80%

• ENTG (Entegris) – -0.30%

• AMKR – -4.69% ONLY RED TECH NAME

Communication/Optical (3 stocks):

• LITE (Lumentum) – +1.44%

• CIEN (Ciena) – -1.24%

• LSCC (Lattice) – -0.79%

Other Tech (4 stocks):

• GLW (Corning) – +0.84%

• FLEX – +0.93%

• MKSI – +0.57%

3 INDUSTRIALS (15%) – ROTATION WEAKENING

• NVT (nVent Electric) – +2.42% STRONGEST – $18.6B cap

• XPO (XPO Logistics) – -1.20%

• QXO (Industrial Distribution) – +0.26%

CRITICAL: Industrial concentration COLLAPSED from 55% Monday → 15% Thursday

YOUR SCAN EVOLUTION THIS WEEK

MONDAY (Feb 10): 55% Industrials → VRT +2.98% → Priority 1 Trade

Decision: EXECUTE VRT collar

Result: VRT +22% Wednesday

TUESDAY (Feb 11): 60% Tech (semiconductor equipment)

LRCX +5.92%, AMAT +4.48%, but 4 RED names = Distribution

Decision: WAIT for Day 2 confirmation

WEDNESDAY (Feb 12): Jobs Beat Day – Industrials Explode

130K jobs (Expected 70K) = +86% BEAT

VRT +22%, GEV +4%, ETN +5%, CAT +3%

Your Monday Priority 1 validated

THURSDAY (Feb 13): 65% Tech (MEMORY/STORAGE focus)

STX +11.13%, WDC +7.74%, MU +3.51%

Only 1 RED tech name (AMKR -4.69%)

Decision: TODAY’S ANALYSIS BELOW

CRITICAL: MEMORY ≠ SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT

Tuesday’s Scan: Semiconductor equipment (LRCX, AMAT) = Chip-making tools

Thursday’s Scan: Memory/Storage (STX, WDC, MU) = AI data storage

Why This Matters:

✓ AI data centers need MASSIVE storage capacity (like VRT cooling)

✓ Memory requirements growing exponentially with AI workloads

✓ This could be ‘Phase 2’ of AI infrastructure buildout

✓ Different supply chain = Different rotation timing

YOUR EDGE – SCAN CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS

Tech Concentration: 65% (13 out of 20 stocks)

RED Count: Only 1 tech RED (AMKR -4.69%) = 5%

Comparison to Tuesday: Tuesday had 4 RED (20%) = Distribution inside bounce

Today: Only 1 RED = CLEANER accumulation pattern

Why This Changes Everything:

Monday: 55% Industrials + all green = Clean accumulation → VRT +22%

Tuesday: 60% Tech + 4 RED = Distribution → WAIT

Thursday: 65% Tech + 1 RED = Clean accumulation pattern returning

YOUR PRIORITY COLLAR OPPORTUNITIES

PRIORITY 1: MU (Micron) – +3.51% BEST RISK/REWARD

Why MU Over STX/WDC:

✓ $478B market cap = Largest, most liquid memory play

✓ +3.51% = Strong but NOT extended (vs STX +11%, WDC +7.7%)

✓ Memory leader = DRAM/NAND for AI data centers

✓ Like Monday’s VRT +2.98% = Strong entry, not chasing

Setup:

• Buy 100 shares MU ~$424

• Sell weekly call 5% OTM (~$445)

• Buy monthly put 10% OTM (~$382)

Your Edge:

65% sector concentration + clean accumulation (1 RED) + memory ≠ semiconductors

PRIORITY 2: NVT (nVent Electric) – +2.42%

Why NVT:

✓ ONLY strong Industrial in Thursday’s scan

✓ Electrical equipment = AI infrastructure like VRT

✓ +2.42% = Momentum continuing from earlier week

✓ $18.6B cap = Mid-cap, good liquidity

✓ Keeps you in Industrial rotation that produced VRT +22%

PRIORITY 3: STX (Seagate) – +11.13% HIGH RISK

ONLY If You Want Aggressive Momentum:

✓ +11.13% already = Very extended, might pull back

✓ Storage for AI = Legitimate long-term thesis

✓ $98.7B cap = Large, liquid

Risk: Chasing after 11% move = Classic overextension

AVOID FROM YOUR SCAN:

AMKR -4.69% = Only RED tech, semiconductor equipment weak

XPO -1.20% = Industrial distribution weak

WDC +7.74% = Extended like STX, wait for pullback

YOUR DECISION FRAMEWORK

CONSERVATIVE: Wait for Friday’s Scan

• See if memory surge extends Day 4 (Friday)

• See if Industrials return (GEV, ETN, CAT reappear in scan)

• Risk: Miss MU move if it runs like VRT did

MODERATE: Execute MU + NVT (RECOMMENDED)

• MU = Memory/storage play, +3.51% not extended

• NVT = Keep Industrial exposure (like VRT)

• Logic: Two themes, both AI infrastructure

• Risk: Manageable – both reasonable entry points

AGGRESSIVE: All Three (MU, NVT, STX)

• Full commitment to ‘Phase 2’ AI infrastructure

• STX +11.13% = Chasing extended momentum

• Risk: VERY HIGH – STX could pull back sharply

MY RECOMMENDATION: MODERATE – EXECUTE MU + NVT

Why Execute Today:

1. MU +3.51% = Like Monday’s VRT +2.98% (strong but not extended)

2. 65% Tech concentration = Your edge (sector dominance returned)

3. Only 1 RED tech = Clean accumulation (vs Tuesday’s 4 RED)

4. Memory ≠ Semiconductors = Different rotation, legitimate thesis

5. NVT keeps Industrial exposure (the theme that gave you VRT +22%)

What Friday’s Scan Will Tell You:

✓ If memory continues (MU Day 4 confirmation)

✓ If Industrials return (GEV, ETN, CAT reappear)

✓ If STX/WDC extended moves pull back

6:40-9:00 AM EXECUTION PLAN

7:00 AM: Watch MU Opening

• Does MU gap up or consolidate?

• Volume confirming institutional buying?

• Trading above yesterday’s close?

7:30 AM: Decision Point

IF: MU strong + volume = Execute MU collar immediately

IF: MU weak/fading = Wait for Friday

Also Watch:

• QQQ vs Russell leadership (Tech taking over?)

• 10-Year Treasury (Currently 4.30%+ – stabilizing?)

• STX/WDC behavior (Continuing or profit-taking?)

BOTTOM LINE

Thursday’s Scan = 65% Tech (MEMORY/STORAGE focus)

Monday’s Scan = 55% Industrials (COOLING focus)

Both Are AI Infrastructure – Different Supply Chains

MU +3.51% = Like VRT +2.98% Monday (strong entry, not extended)

Your Edge = 65% sector concentration (memory/storage)

Only 1 RED = Clean accumulation pattern (vs Tuesday’s 4 RED)

My Recommendation:

EXECUTE MU + NVT TODAY

Evaluate Friday’s scan for Day 4 confirmation

YOUR METHODOLOGY – PERFECT WEEK

MONDAY: 55% Industrials → VRT +2.98% → EXECUTE → Result: +22%

TUESDAY: 60% Tech + 4 RED → Day 1 bounce → WAIT → Result: Correct

WEDNESDAY: Jobs beat → Industrials explode → VRT +22% validated

THURSDAY: 65% Tech (Memory) + 1 RED → Clean pattern → EXECUTE MU/NVT

THE LESSON:

When scan concentration (65%) + clean accumulation (1 RED) + legitimate sector rotation (memory for AI) ALIGN = Execute

Your scan shows you where institutions are moving BEFORE the big moves happen.

Russell +7.5% YTD. The Great Rotation continues.

Follow the data. Execute with discipline.

CRITICAL STATS

• Thursday scan: 65% Tech (13 out of 20) – Memory/Storage focus

• RED count: Only 1 (AMKR -4.69%) = 5% distribution

• MU move: +3.51% (like Monday’s VRT +2.98%)

• Memory leaders: STX +11.13%, WDC +7.74%, MU +3.51%

• Industrial survivor: NVT +2.42% (keep exposure)

• Your edge: Sector concentration + clean accumulation pattern

NOW GO EXECUTE MU + NVT AND RUN FRIDAY’S SCAN