Friday, June 12, 2026
Traders,
Pre-earnings momentum season is heating up, and I’m laser-focused on two distinct types of setups I’m hunting right now.
Top-Tier Setups: 4-Star & 5-Star Ranked Tickers
These deliver the highest-probability moves because they have proven, repeatable earnings behavior.
Live Example: NBIS (4-Star Ranked)
NBIS checks every box for a strong 4-star setup — solid history, clean momentum, and it’s already pushing into the Earnings Hot Zone ahead of its Q2 report. It doesn’t quite have enough data to determine the analyst estimates; however, the EPS results themselves show fantastic growth.
Additional context today: NBIS just received a major external catalyst. It was announced yesterday that the stock will be added to the Nasdaq-100 Index, effective before the open on Monday, June 22. Index inclusion often brings mechanical buying from passive funds and increased institutional attention — exactly the kind of fuel that can accelerate these already high-probability setups even further.
Fundamental Shift Setups (Tickers Being Repriced)
These are companies whose earnings trajectory has recently changed due to new catalysts. They often don’t yet carry a full 4- or 5-star ranking because the long-term repeatable patterns are still forming, but they can deliver explosive moves when the shift takes hold.
Live Example: APLD (Fundamental Shift)
APLD is showing clear signs of a fundamental shift into the AI/data center boom. It doesn’t yet have the full star profile, but the recent catalysts and price action are putting it firmly on the radar as it enters its own Earnings Hot Zone ahead of the July 29 report.
Sector Context
We’re also seeing strength across the broader AI infrastructure group today (names like IREN and CIFR are moving in sympathy). This reinforces that the theme remains very much alive — both the established 4/5-star names and the emerging fundamental shift plays are participating.
Many More Tickers Entering the Hot Zone
NBIS and APLD are just two examples. I’m seeing a growing list of names across sectors building pre-earnings momentum right now.
Webinar Replay + LIVE Class Tomorrow
Catch the webinar replay for the full breakdown of how I scan for both setup types.
Then, join me LIVE tomorrow for the Pre-Earnings Momentum Class — we’ll walk through more live examples, exact rules, and how to position around these quarterly opportunities.
I hunt these setups and repeat them quarterly.
Trade smart and stay in the zone,
Disclaimer
Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information in this newsletter is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial professional before trading. Examples discussed are for illustrative purposes and do not guarantee future outcomes.
