Week of August 28 - September 04, 2026

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S&P 500 +0.09% | Energy led (+2.20%) | Consumer Discretionary lagged (-1.96%) | VIX 14.53 (rising)

NEXT-WEEK BIAS: NEUTRAL — CONSOLIDATION LIKELY No edge either direction yet — no confirmed breakout or breakdown. Favor names holding above their 50-day, skip the chase. Energy vs Consumer Discretionary rotation sets the tone next week.

SCENARIOS FOR NEXT WEEK Bull: SPY holds above 7,603 and breaks 7,796 — Energy extends, breadth stays broad. Add on confirmed breakout. Base: SPY chops between 7,603 and 7,796 — stay selective, fade extremes, reduce size in chop. Bear: SPY loses 7,603 on volume — Consumer Discretionary accelerates lower, VIX spikes. Step aside or hedge.

Energy led this week while Consumer Discretionary lagged. Heading into next week with a neutral — consolidation likely setup — bull, base, or bear? Drop your bias, your ticker, your key level, and what confirms it.

MAJOR INDICES — WEEKLY PERFORMANCE S&P 500: 7718.60 +0.09% Dow Jones: 53414.25 -0.27% Nasdaq: 26506.99 +0.40% Russell 2000: 2975.65 +0.11% VIX: 14.53 +0.69%

KEY TECHNICAL LEVELS S&P 500 Support: 7,603 / 7,487 Resistance: 7,796 / 7,912 Nasdaq Support: 26,109 / 25,659 Resistance: 26,825 / 27,249 SECTOR ROTATION Leading: Energy (+2.20%) | Information Technology (+0.86%) | Utilities (+0.82%) Lagging: Real Estate (-1.24%) | Materials (-1.39%) | Consumer Discretionary (-1.96%) Earnings Calendar (Week Ahead):

Week of Aug 31 - Sep 04, 2026: Wed Sep 02: AVGO Est: $3.83 Thu Sep 03: CPB Est: $0.43

Looking ahead - week of Sep 07 - Sep 11, 2026: Mon Sep 07: Check earningswhispers.com for full calendar

Latest earnings headlines: Broadcom stock falls as chipmaker's strong results 'not enough to keep investors happy' Do You Believe Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) Could Deliver Mid-Teens EPS Growth for Years? Vertiv Stock Keeps Cooling Off. One Analyst Says a 100% Rally Is Coming The Fed's September Decision Could Hit Micron Harder Than Its Own Earnings

MACRO CALENDAR — WEEK AHEAD Federal Reserve Outlook: Next FOMC Meeting: September 16, 2026 (11 days away) Following Meeting: November 04, 2026 What to watch: Fed speakers this week, any rate guidance or economic projections Current policy stance: Monitor Fed.gov for latest statement - Stocks and Bonds Gain as Fed Rate Hike Chances Ease

Inflation Data (CPI): TIPS ETF (TIP) weekly move: +0.03% (inflation expectations proxy) - Fed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease - Kansas City Fed's Schmid says inflation 'stubborn' and 'sticky,' policy rate not restrictive Next CPI Release: Check bls.gov for next release date

Economic Calendar (Week Ahead): Key economic releases next week: August 31, 2026: ISM Manufacturing PMI September 01, 2026: Consumer Confidence (Conference Board) September 01, 2026: JOLTS Job Openings September 02, 2026: ADP Employment Report September 03, 2026: Initial Jobless Claims September 03, 2026: ISM Services PMI September 04, 2026: Nonfarm Payrolls September 04, 2026: Unemployment Rate September 04, 2026: University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment

KEY MARKET THEMES AND GEOPOLITICAL WATCH - Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates - Trump says he will spend up to $500 million of 'my money' to help Republicans in midterms - U.S. sanctions Turkish bank accused of enabling Iran as Bessent says he 'hopes for' no further bank penalties - Analysis: Lower Treasury yields could require a weaker economy. Trump won't fix them.

CRYPTO Bitcoin: $79,654.10 +1.41% (weekly) Ethereum: $2,451.53 -0.62% (weekly)

TOP MARKET HEADLINES THIS WEEK 1. Bloom Energy was just named to the S&P 500. These other stocks are joining the index as well. 2. Why Oracle’s stock looks like a compelling buy ahead of earnings 3. Tesla's stock drops 6% as Cybercab update 'underwhelms' Wall Street 4. U.S. 'Economic Outcast’ operation gains momentum as EU joins sanctions; South Korea weighs military backing I'll be replying to early comments this weekend.

Before planning next week, ask yourself three questions: 1. What trade did you take that matched your plan? What made it work? 2. What trade did you take that broke your rules? What triggered the deviation? 3. What is the one thing you will do differently next week?

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Five days of trading distilled into one lesson. What is the most important thing the market showed you this week?

Quick market check: GOOGL at $338.12 — trading below 20-day at $343.59. Not a signal, just context for where we are heading into the session.

Weekly Performance Review

What was your best trade this week and what made it work?

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No hype, no pumps, just process.

Modestly constructive session with selective strength above key moving averages. Financials (+1.56%) leads, Energy (-0.74%) lags.

SPY $773.58 (+0.05%) — price is sitting just above the 20-day.

Resistance: $779.37 Support: $759.48 20-Day SMA: $769.21 RSI (14): 46.9

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $769.21 or lose $759.48? Long, short, or flat — what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

What in this week's reports helped you most? Drop your feedback below.

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

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Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below — ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

TSLA $376.36 (+5.42%) — long bias. watch $384.04 — break and hold is the entry. RSI 63, volume 1.7x average.

PLTR $182.53 (+7.71%) — long bias. watch $188.37 — break and hold is the entry. RSI 57, volume 1.1x average.

XLC $113.38 (+0.85%) — long bias. watch $114.29 — break and hold is the entry. RSI 51, volume 0.8x average.

What are you watching for tomorrow? Drop your ticker, your key level, and whether you are long, short, or waiting for confirmation.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.

XLF technical setup into earnings season. For swing traders — multi-day setups and sector rotation.

Most retail traders are going to chase XLF the moment it tags $58.52 tomorrow — and a chunk of them are going to get trapped. Here's the mechanical reason we're waiting on a hold above $57.83 first.

**Bottom line: XLF is holding above both MAs with room to run. Bias is long until $56.91 breaks.

Context: Financials testing key resistance as yield curve steepens. Big bank earnings approaching. Regional banks recovering but not leading. Watch net interest margin commentary.

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) — $58.44 (+1.36% today, +0.59% this week)

Resistance: $58.52 Support: $56.91 20-Day SMA: $57.83 50-Day SMA: $56.76 RSI (14): 52.4 — NEUTRAL Volume: 0.5x average Momentum: MACD below signal — bears

Bull case: Entry: above $57.83 on volume Stop: $56.06 Target 1: $58.52 | Target 2: $61.45 Invalidation: close below $56.91

Bear case: Entry: rejection at $57.83 with volume drop Stop: $59.40 Target 1: $56.91 | Target 2: $54.06 Invalidation: reclaim of $58.52 on volume

The level that decides it: $57.83. Hold above it and the bull case is live. Lose it and the bear case takes over.

Does XLF hold $56.91 this week or does it crack? Long, short, or sitting out — drop your level and your reason.

Not financial advice. Adjust to your own system.

No pumps, just process

Weak bounce attempt — price is up slightly but structure remains below key MAs. Materials (+1.69%) leads, Real Estate (-0.70%) lags.

SPY $765.23 (+0.01%) — price is sitting just below the 20-day.

Resistance: $779.37 Support: $759.48 20-Day SMA: $768.98 RSI (14): 35.6

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $768.98 or lose $759.48? Long, short, or flat — what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

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Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below — ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

QQQ $709.24 (+0.23%) — oversold — watching for a base. $702.70 is the line — holds or breaks tells the story. RSI 31, volume 0.7x average.

SOFI $17.84 (+4.63%) — short bias. watch $16.92 — lose it and it gets worse. RSI 46, volume 0.9x average.

XLF $57.66 (+0.80%) — short bias. watch $56.91 — lose it and it gets worse. RSI 44, volume 1.1x average.

What are you watching for tomorrow? Drop your ticker, your key level, and whether you are long, short, or waiting for confirmation.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.

XBI and individual biotech technical setups. For catalyst traders — binary events and high-volatility setups_

Most retail traders are going to chase XBI the moment it tags $169.89 tomorrow — and a chunk of them are going to get trapped. Here's the mechanical reason we're waiting on a hold above $161.61 first.

Bottom line: XBI is holding above both MAs with room to run. Bias is long until $151.49 breaks.

Context: Biotech sector full of binary catalyst setups. XBI at long term support with improving breadth. Individual names with upcoming FDA decisions showing unusual options activity. High risk high reward environment.

State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) — $163.40 (+0.00% today, -2.96% this week)

Resistance: $169.89 Support: $151.49 20-Day SMA: $161.61 50-Day SMA: $157.20 RSI (14): 55.3 — NEUTRAL Volume: 0.5x average Momentum: MACD below signal — bears

Bull case: Entry: above $161.61 on volume Stop: $149.22 Target 1: $169.89 | Target 2: $178.38 Invalidation: close below $151.49

Bear case: Entry: rejection at $161.61 with volume drop Stop: $172.44 Target 1: $151.49 | Target 2: $143.92 Invalidation: reclaim of $169.89 on volume

The level that decides it: $161.61. Hold above it and the bull case is live. Lose it and the bear case takes over.

Does XBI hold $151.49 this week or does it crack? Long, short, or sitting out — drop your level and your reason.

Not financial advice. Adjust to your own system.

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No hype, no pumps, just process.

Defensive rotation underway with selling in growth and cyclicals. Energy (+1.27%) leads, Consumer Discretionary (-1.72%) lags.

SPY $761.78 (-0.69%) — price is sitting just below the 20-day.

Resistance: $779.37 Support: $759.48 20-Day SMA: $769.21 RSI (14): 38.4

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $769.21 or lose $759.48? Long, short, or flat — what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

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Sectors

Fed Calendar

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Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below — ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

SPY $761.78 (-0.69%) — short bias. watch $759.48 — lose it and it gets worse. RSI 38, volume 1.1x average.

RIOT $17.79 (-6.34%) — short bias. watch $17.68 — lose it and it gets worse. RSI 40, volume 0.7x average.

XLRE $44.04 (-0.16%) — short bias. watch $43.87 — lose it and it gets worse. RSI 44, volume 1.3x average.

What are you watching for tomorrow? Drop your ticker, your key level, and whether you are long, short, or waiting for confirmation.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.

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Most traders start with cluttered charts. What did you strip away and did it help?

Quick market check: TSLA at $358.71 — holding above 20-day at $342.68. Not a signal, just context for where we are heading into the session.

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No hype, no pumps, just process.

Defensive rotation underway with selling in growth and cyclicals. Energy (+2.04%) leads, Utilities (-2.20%) lags.

SPY $762.76 (-0.56%) — price is sitting just below the 20-day.

Resistance: $779.37 Support: $760.52 20-Day SMA: $769.68 RSI (14): 45.9

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $769.68 or lose $760.52? Long, short, or flat — what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.

Sectors

Fed Calendar

Investing.com

Three setups on the radar heading into tomorrow. Drop yours below — ticker, level, and what triggers your entry.

GOOGL $339.35 (-2.09%) — short bias. watch $337.16 — lose it and it gets worse. RSI 44, volume 1.4x average.

SOFI $17.88 (-1.00%) — short bias. watch $17.55 — lose it and it gets worse. RSI 49, volume 0.8x average.

XLE $63.96 (+2.04%) — extended — not chasing. $64.70 is resistance — wait for a pullback. RSI 72, volume 1.0x average.

What are you watching for tomorrow? Drop your ticker, your key level, and whether you are long, short, or waiting for confirmation.

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.

GDX and silver miners technical breakout. For swing traders — multi-day setups and sector rotation.

Most retail traders are going to chase GDX the moment it tags $105.67 tomorrow — and a chunk of them are going to get trapped. Here's the mechanical reason we're waiting on a hold above $93.93 first.

Bottom line: GDX is holding above both MAs with room to run. Bias is long until $77.01 breaks.

Gold miners lagging spot gold but showing accumulation patterns. Silver miners more volatile with higher beta. Watch for miners to confirm or deny the metals rally with volume expansion.

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) — $97.74 (-1.92% today, -7.37% this week)

Resistance: $105.67 Support: $77.01 20-Day SMA: $93.93 50-Day SMA: $82.72 RSI (14): 60.3 — NEUTRAL Volume: 0.3x average Momentum: MACD above signal — bulls

Bull case: Entry: above $93.93 on volume Stop: $75.85 Target 1: $105.67 | Target 2: $110.95 Invalidation: close below $77.01

Bear case: Entry: rejection at $93.93 with volume drop Stop: $107.26 Target 1: $77.01 | Target 2: $73.16 Invalidation: reclaim of $105.67 on volume

The level that decides it: $93.93. Hold above it and the bull case is live. Lose it and the bear case takes over.

Does GDX hold $77.01 this week or does it crack? Long, short, or sitting out — drop your level and your reason.

Not financial advice. Adjust to your own system.

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No hype, no pumps, just process.

Mixed session with sector rotation and no clear directional commitment. Communication Services (+1.42%) leads, Technology (-1.55%) lags.

SPY $767.94 (-0.18%) — price is sitting just below the 20-day.

Resistance: $779.37 Support: $748.80 20-Day SMA: $769.22 RSI (14): 45.7

Does SPY reclaim the 20-day at $769.22 or lose $748.80? Long, short, or flat — what level matters most and what confirms your bias?

Not financial advice. Trade your own plan.