Markets show strong earnings and easing geopolitical risk—but with zero bulls/bears and thin breadth. We break down the regime, identify high-conviction setups, and stress disciplined, selective execution.

The post Morning Dose #260: Indecision & Edge: CRT + BTFD in a Balanced Market – Tuesday 5/5/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Markets show surprising breadth but zero conviction—70% of stocks above the 40-day SMA with no clear bullish or bearish bias. We unpack the macro backdrop, tactical signals, and three high-conviction setups ahead of the PCE print.

The post Morning Dose #259: The 0/0 Vacuum: Strength Without Conviction – Monday 5/4/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Markets are holding their breath ahead of the Fed decision—strong breadth but flat momentum, oil surges on geopolitical tension, and earnings reveal a guidance-driven market. We break down the regime, the setup, and the actionable trades.

The post Morning Dose #258: FOMC Day: Oil, Guidance, and the Coiled-Spring Setup – Wednesday 4/29/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Markets punished earnings beats due to rising risk pricing — oil over $100, ECB inflation expectations surging, and fragile breadth. We break down the Cautious regime, CRT vs. COUGAR strategies, and high-conviction setups like CECO, NVDA, and ANTX.

The post Morning Dose #257: Earnings Shock, Oil Spike, and the Cautious Regime – Tuesday 4/28/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Markets are coasting — not stalling — as earnings and sector breadth provide structural support despite geopolitical noise and sentiment noise. We break down the key signals, technical setups, and tactical edge for the day.

The post Morning Dose #256: Market Recalibration: Earnings Lead, Breadth Holds – Monday 4/27/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Markets hold near records but show signs of short-term fatigue—broad long-term strength masked by narrow leadership and cautious positioning. The focus shifts to earnings, geopolitics, and precise entry signals.

The post Morning Dose #255: Foggy Mile: CRT in a Holding Pattern – Monday 4/27/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Intel’s surprise earnings beat and strong Q2 guidance signal a broader market regime shift, with breadth divergences and macro tailwinds setting up high-conviction semi trades.

The post Morning Dose #254: INTC Earnings Spark a Regime Shift – Friday 4/24/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.

Markets punished stocks that beat earnings as investors shift focus from past results to forward guidance. Analyst Algenib breaks down the cautious regime, narrowing breadth, and actionable setups for confirmation-driven trading.

The post Morning Dose #253: Earnings Beat, But Market Beats Back – Thursday 4/23/2026 first appeared on WaveRider Reads: Trading Books Unpacked.