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The Case for Momentum (Why it might keep going)

• Earnings Inflection: We aren't just trading on hype anymore. Q1 2026 earnings are exceeding forecasts by 20.7%—the strongest upside surprise since 2021. The "AI infrastructure" trade (NVDA, AMD, MU) is actually delivering the cash flow to justify these prices.

• Lack of "Exhaustion": Technically, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is in the "overbought" zone (above 70), we haven't seen a bearish divergence (where price makes a new high but RSI doesn't). This suggests the trend is still "healthy" for now.

• Broadening Leadership: It’s no longer just the "Magnificent Seven." In May, we’ve seen money rotate into the "Power Stack" (utilities like CEG and industrials like VRT), which provides a more stable floor for the index.

2. The Case for Caution (The "Chase" Risk)

• Verticality: The Nasdaq is up 22% since March 30th alone. Moving that far, that fast, usually leads to a "retest" of the breakout zone.

• Key Pivot Levels: Watch the 26,980 level as the primary medium-term support. If we see a dip, that is where the "smart money" will likely look to re-enter.

• Macro Headwinds: Oil remains above $90 and Middle East tensions are still simmering. While the market is ignoring this for now, any sudden escalation could trigger a fast 5-7% "air pocket" drop.

QQQ Gains 1.8% — Did Iran Talks Drive the Dow to a Record High?

QQQ rose 1.76% Monday while the S&P 500 gained 1.48% and SPY advanced 1.42%, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high driven by a combination of Mag 7 strength and declining oil prices. The rally was fueled by optimism around Iran negotiations alongside risk appetite ignited by Trump's commentary. However, the semiconductor ETF just posted its worst single month since 2002, and some institutions are warning this may be a dead-cat bounce. With indexes at record highs while chips remain in the deep end, is this rally built on solid ground?

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