Brian Degracia

NEW - NEGATIVE Market Strength Score Fri 2026-02-27 (Phase -2 Bearish Mid -65%)

TLDR: The Market Strength Score changed to negative after today's action. It had only changed to positive yesterday. This marks a rare two-day flip-flop, reflecting a mixed market. Of note, Utilities is strong, and Technology is looking generally strong. The lowest negative reading is -100% with no guarantees

SMO Dashboard Tue 2026-02-17 (Market = Bearish Mid Phase)

TLDR: I stack strength and weakness at the market, sector, industry, sub-industry, and stock levels with the aid of the unique current environment analysis shown below. For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. Commentary The Market Strength Score turned negative today. Be cautious. SP500 and NDX

Indexes Tue 2026-02-17: Unchanged SP500 (4Strong), NDX (5Average); Weakened/0 SOX (3Stronger), MAG7 (5Average)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), and the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks (MAG7). Detail The stock detail below for the S&P

NEW - NEGATIVE Market Strength Score Tue 2026-02-17 (Phase -2 Bearish Mid -62%)

TLDR: Market is in flux and leaning negative, only Utilities is strong with the remainder mixed. The Market Strength Score changed to negative after today's action. The lowest negative reading is -100% with no guarantees of continuation or reaching that level. Unless and until this reading does turn

SMO Dashboard Fri 2026-02-13 (Market = Bullish Early Phase)

TLDR: In the quest to stack strength and weakness at the market, sector, industry, sub-industry, and stock levels, below is key current data providing unique insights to target longs and shorts in the current environment. For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. Commentary SP500, NDX, and

Indexes Fri 2026-02-13: Unchanged SOX (3Stronger); Weakened/0 SP500 (4Strong), NDX (5Average); Weakened/-1 MAG7 (5Average)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), and the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks (MAG7). Detail The stock detail below for the S&P

POSITIVE Market Strength Score Fri 2026-02-13 (Phase +2 Bullish Early +44%)

TLDR: The highest positive reading is 100% with no guarantees of continuation or reaching that level. Unless and until this reading does turn negative, act as if the market is supportive of long positions. Background: This objective measurement is based upon the strengthening and weakening of component industries and sectors.

SMO Dashboard Tue 2026-02-10 (Market = Bullish Mid Phase)

TLDR: In the quest to stack strength and weakness at the market, sector, industry, sub-industry, and stock levels, below is key current data providing unique insights to target longs and shorts in the current environment. For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. Consolidation SP500 is neutral

Indexes Tue 2026-02-10: Strengthened/0 SOX (3Stronger); Unchanged SP500 (4Strong); Weakened/0 NDX (5Average); Weakened/-2 MAG7 (5Average)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), and the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks (MAG7). Detail The stock detail below for the S&P

POSITIVE Market Strength Score Tue 2026-02-10 (Phase +2 Bullish Mid +60%)

TLDR: The highest positive reading is 100% with no guarantees of continuation or reaching that level. Unless and until this reading does turn negative, act as if the market is supportive of long positions. Background: This objective measurement is based upon the strengthening and weakening of component industries and sectors.

SMO Dashboard Fri 2026-02-06 (Market = Bullish Early Phase)

TLDR: This consolidates key data to provide focused insights regarding where to target longs and shorts in this system. Developing - more to come.

NEW - POSITIVE Market Strength Score Fri 2026-02-06 (Phase +1 Bullish Early +40%)

TLDR: The highest positive reading is 100% with no guarantees of continuation or reaching that level. Unless and until this reading does turn negative, act as if the market is supportive of long positions. Background: This objective measurement is based upon the strengthening and weakening of component industries and sectors.

Indexes Fri 2026-02-06: Strengthened/0 SP500 (4Strong), SOX (3Stronger); Weakened/0 NDX (5Average); Weakened/-1 MAG7 (4Strong)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), and the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks (MAG7). Detail The stock detail below for the S&P

Indexes Tue 2026-02-03: Unchanged SP500 (4Strong); SOX, MAG7 (both 3Stronger); Weakened/-1 NDX (5Average)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), and the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks (MAG7). Detail The stock detail below for the S&P

NEGATIVE Market Strength Score Tue 2026-02-03 (Phase -2 Bearish Mid -69%)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. TLDR: The lowest negative reading is -100% with no guarantees of continuation or reaching that level. Unless and until this reading does turn positive, act as if the market is not supportive of long positions. Background: This objective measurement

NEGATIVE Market Strength Score Fri 2026-01-30 (Phase -2 Bearish Mid -62%)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. Market Strength Score continues negative. Terrible day for metals (Gold/Silver). BTC also having issues. TLDR: The lowest negative reading is -100% with no guarantees of continuation or reaching that level. Unless and until this reading does turn positive,

Indexes Fri 2026-01-30: Strengthened/+1 MAG7 (3Stronger); Weakened/0 SP500 (4Strong), SOX (3Stronger); Weakened/-1 NDX (5Average)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), and the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks (MAG7). Detail The stock detail below for the S&P

NEGATIVE Market Strength Score Fri 2026-01-23 (Phase -1 Bearish Early -40%)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. Bad day on the market was enough to change the Market Strength Score from positive to negative today. TLDR: The lowest negative reading is -100% with no guarantees of continuation or reaching that level. Unless and until this reading

Indexes Fri 2026-01-23: STRENGTHENED/+1 NDX, MAG7 (both 4Strong ); STRENGTHENED/0 SP500 (4Strong), SOX (3Stronger)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), and the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks (MAG7). Strengthening this week - NDX and MAG7 both strengthening rating

Metals & Mining Industry Tue 2026-01-20: Unchanged (2VeryStrong)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for this industry and its sub-industries. Green shading shows industries, sub-industries, and/or stocks that strengthened ratings this week, red shows those that weakened ratings. Industry Detail Stock Detail The

Materials & Construction Industry Tue 2026-01-20: Weakened/-1 (4Strong)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for this industry and its sub-industries. Green shading shows industries, sub-industries, and/or stocks that strengthened ratings this week, red shows those that weakened ratings. Industry Detail Stock Detail The

Energy Industry Tue 2026-01-20: Unchanged (4Strong)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for this industry and its sub-industries. Green shading shows industries, sub-industries, and/or stocks that strengthened ratings this week, red shows those that weakened ratings. Industry Detail Stock Detail The

Tech (non-Electronics) Tue 2026-01-20: Unchanged Hardware, Telco (5Average); Weakened/0 Software (6Weak); Weakened/-1 Internet (6Weak)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for the Tech industries excluding Electronics. Green shading shows industries, sub-industries, and/or stocks that strengthened ratings this week, red shows those that weakened ratings. Detail The stock detail below

Electronics Industry Tue 2026-01-20: Unchanged, 3Stronger (SOX Unchanged, 3Stronger)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for this industry and its sub-industries. Green shading shows industries, sub-industries, and/or stocks that strengthened ratings this week, red shows those that weakened ratings. SOX detail is at the

Utilities Industry Tue 2026-01-20: Strengthened +1, 4Strong (XLU Strengthened +2, 4Strong)

For educational purposes only. These are NOT stock or investment recommendations. This post shows strengthening/weakening detail for this week for this industry and its sub-industries. Green shading shows industries, sub-industries, and/or stocks that strengthened ratings this week, red shows those that weakened ratings. XLU detail is at bottom.