📈 Market Sentiment & Dynamics

$SPX saw 14 out of the last 16 Fridays close green, with bears only managing one significant Friday drawdown. This suggests extreme bear weakness, a dire market condition. 1
The GS U.S. Equity Sentiment Indicator has reverted to negative territory after a brief positive stint, signaling a bearish shift in market sentiment. 6
$EMBJ quietly hits new 52-week highs, shrugging off geopolitical news and demonstrating strong market resilience. 14

💡 Investment Strategies & Opportunities

Avoid penny stocks; while some, like $BYND, may squeeze, many, like $IRBT, ultimately crash. 2
Updated growth portfolio watchlist features: $LMND (AI-native insurance), $OKLO (modular nuclear for AI data centers), $HOOD (retail finance OS with embedded growth), $PI (item-level RFID for global tracking), and $KTOS (autonomous defense systems). 4
$META has respected its trendline since November 2022; if it holds here, it presents a generational buying opportunity. 9
$ANET was bought successfully at support. 10
Lacking China market exposure over the next few years will prove a significant mistake in hindsight; $BABA marks a strong start. 13

Should central banks cut rates amid a hot GDP print? A critical policy question. 3
Equity market stress would manifest in credit, but current high yield spreads are the tightest in almost a year, indicating a lack of stress in credit markets. 7

$SPY is predicted to pull back in late February/early March, bounce in summer, see a significant drawdown to lows in Q3, then rip to ATHs by year-end. This forecast is from Mark Newton, Fundstrat, Jan 21st 2026. 5
$HOOD faces primary resistance at 115; a break above targets 135 downtrend resistance. 8
With the market gapping up, who will dare to fade the move on $SPY and $QQQ for an intraday gap fill? 11
$META gained 3.5% today, signaling further upside potential. 12