Semis, Defense, Crypto & More | What’s Worth Trading Right Now

Welcome back to CMT Lunch Hour with Michael Nauss, CMT! 📊 In today’s session, Michael breaks down a massive Monday rally, explores whether this bounce can stick, and walks through dozens of viewer-requested stocks with sharp, quantitative insight.

📊 Market Overview:
S&P 500 and QQQ up 2%+—is this the start of a new uptrend or just another bear flag?
Key levels to watch: 575.50 on SPY, anchored VWAP from all-time highs
Short squeeze vibes? Why this “everything rally” might be driven by bear pain

🧠 Quantitative Edge & Trading Lessons:
Why relative strength matters more than ever—what to do if your stock isn’t rallying today
Technical patterns = probability + defined risk—how to use setups like cup and handles, breakouts, and VWAP levels for clean trades
Fighting the last war: Why semiconductors might be yesterday’s winners

📈 Trade Setups & Stock Reviews:
MU, AMD, Nvidia, NU, NBIS, TTWO, PTON—what’s working and what’s just dead money?
Peloton, Crocs, BigBear AI, CTM, Grab, MRCY, PM, MLGO—technical setups, risk zones, and where to be cautious
Defense sector (ITA, Boeing, LMT, MRCY)—quiet strength building or topping out?
Oil and crypto (BTC, ETH, SOL, meme coins)—why relative performance is everything

🔥 Final Thoughts:
This is a time to stay objective, manage risk, and follow the math. Whether it’s a bull trap or the start of something real, Michael walks through the tools and mindset you need to stay sharp.

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Michael Nauss – https://stocktwits.com/MichaelNaussCMT

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