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Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500 just posted its best Fed Day since July 2024, climbing 1.08% and fueling the breadth surge that kicked off last Friday. With 41% of stocks now above their 200-day moving average, momentum is building—but there’s still work to be done. Volatility isn’t going away, but the signs are pointing in the right direction. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! AI mentions on S&P 500 earnings calls just spiked again. After plateauing for most of 2024, companies are ramping up discussions—likely due to rapid advancements in LLMs and AI agents. When the market gets choppy, it pays to focus on the real drivers of growth. And right now, AI remains one of the biggest catalysts out there.

Hey, Ross Givens here! AI mentions on S&P 500 earnings calls just spiked again. After plateauing for most of 2024, companies are ramping up discussions—likely due to rapid advancements in LLMs and AI agents. When the market gets choppy, it pays to focus on the real drivers of growth. And right now, AI remains one of the biggest catalysts out there.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500’s Put-Call ratio just spiked above 0.93x—something that has historically signaled strong gains ahead. Every time this has happened since 2009, the index was higher six months later, with a median gain of 13%. On top of that, seasonality is on our side. Markets tend to dip in March and bottom mid-month before rebounding. If history repeats, last Friday could mark the turning point. Nothing is guaranteed, but if we see follow-through this week, I like the odds.

Hey, Ross Givens here! If a recession were looming, you’d expect S&P 500 companies to be sounding the alarm on their earnings calls. But that’s not happening. In fact, mentions of “recession” are at their lowest levels in years. That doesn’t mean a downturn is impossible, but it does tell us that the companies driving the economy aren’t worried. Don’t let the fear-mongering headlines distract you—I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! Market pullbacks happen every year—it’s just part of the game. This chart tracks the S&P 500’s largest annual pullbacks since 1980, and guess what? The current dip in 2025 isn’t unusual at all. In fact, it’s in line with last year’s and much smaller than 2023’s. The key takeaway? Zoom out, keep perspective, and don’t let short-term noise shake you out of good trades. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! Market breadth is weakening—no doubt about it. But before you buy into the crash headlines, consider this: during the August–October 2023 pullback, the percentage of stocks above their 200-day moving averages dropped even lower, below 24%. We’re not there yet. I’m not saying everything is fine, but the panic? Way overdone. Here’s what the data actually tells us.

Hey, Ross Givens here! JPMorgan’s latest chart highlights past momentum reversals, and their analysis suggests last week’s selloff was already 90% complete. Historically, this kind of setup leads to a bounce as investors recognize the market is oversold. Nothing is certain—but if the pattern holds, we could be on the verge of a rebound. Here’s what I’m watching next.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500 has officially entered my buy zone—but do I feel like buying? Not at all. And that’s exactly why I’m doing it. As legendary technician Walter Deemer said, “When the time comes to buy, you won’t want to.” It’s human nature to hesitate when fear runs high, but good trading means pushing past that. Even I struggle with it. But I’m sticking to the plan and adding to my long-term positions. Here’s why.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The Put/Call ratio just spiked above 1 again—a level that typically signals fear in the market. But here’s the twist: historically, when this happens, it actually marks a short-term bottom. We saw it in April and August 2024, both times leading to strong rebounds. Could this be another buying opportunity? The odds suggest it might be. I break it all down in today’s Insight.