WaveRider Power Hour: Tech Soars, Energy Sinks as Closing Bell Nears
Here’s your last-hour action guide for May 7, 2026:
Regime Check — Where Are We Now?
Today’s market regime shows initial signs of shifting, with breadth numbers indicating a potential rotation out of overbought names.
- Breadth has contracted significantly since yesterday. The percentage of stocks above their 20 SMA fell from 186% yesterday to 91% today, a -95.0pp change. The % above 40 SMA also decreased (-3.9pp, 70.45% yesterday vs 66.57% today).
- Technology (RSPT) is showing strength with a rising trend and a current value of 4.22, while Energy (RSPG) is faltering, trending down to -0.73. This suggests a sector rotation.
- The market character appears to be more of a mixed tape day after a strong rally, with some reversal opportunities emerging.
Strategy Signals — Continuation, Reversal & SIP
- MDB is a strong continuation (2LYNCH) candidate, up 10.8% with an RVOL of 1.9, indicating continued momentum.
- PLNT indicates a potential reversal setup, down -31.4% on high RVOL of 7.4.
- From the SIP report, LAMR showed better-than-expected Q1 results and is up 1.63% from open, suggesting it is holding its gains. TEAD has mixed Q1 results and is up 23.59% from open.
- PLASTICS seems relevant as Technology’s RSPT tops sector ATR rising and medical is strong, implying continued sector leadership.
Closing Playbook — What To Do Now
- Consider closing positions in VITL if long, as it is down -21.5% on RVOL 4.7 signaling weakness and potential further declines.
- If ADBE confirms its breakout with strong volume into the close, consider entering a long position. ADBE is up 2.8% with improving momentum.
- Index data for SPY/QQQ/IWM is unavailable.
Tomorrow’s Early Look
- Watch for any overnight earnings releases that could impact market sentiment as well as economic data releases.
- Watch KRYS, currently up 2.0%, it needs to hold above $290 to confirm a potential breakout tomorrow.
- Given today’s sector rotation signs, be prepared for a potentially choppy session tomorrow with focus on sector leadership.