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Power Hour #36 Neutral

Power Hour #36: Regime Shift: Breadth Collapse & Tactical Exit Plan – Thursday 5/7/2026

May 7, 2026 3:51
Episode Summary
With market breadth collapsing -95 points in one day, the host and analyst confirm a regime shift is underway. They outline immediate actions—trimming fading names, holding strong performers, and waiting for high-conviction breakouts—while emphasizing structure over sentiment.
Key Takeaways
  • Breadth contracting signals potential sector shift
  • Technology shows strength, energy weakens
  • MDB breakout candidate, PLNT reversal play
  • Close losing VITL positions
  • Watch KRYS for confirmation tomorrow
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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.
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