Power Hour #46 Bullish

Power Hour #46: The 32-Point Breadth Explosion: Regime Shift & Trade Plan – Friday 5/22/2026

May 22, 2026 3:17

Tickers Mentioned

QNTM WDAY COR MANH SAIL TRGP XNET LION FLO SPY

Episode Summary

A sudden 32-point surge in market breadth signals a shift from contraction to a high-conviction trend. The hosts outline specific trades to execute before the close, including entries for QNTM and exits for MANH and SAIL, while setting a strict 55% breadth threshold for tomorrow's validation.

Key Takeaways

Breadth surged 32 points with 66% of stocks above 20 SMA
Technology sector ATR hits 4.5 as primary market driver
QNTM leads with 14.7% gain on strong volume
WDAY and COR confirm earnings beats with guidance raises
Consumer Staples hit 100th percentile rank at 0.72 value

Power Hour Brief: May 22, 2026

Regime Check — Where Are We Now?

Market breadth has expanded aggressively since the open, with the percentage of stocks above their 20-day SMA surging from 34% yesterday to 66% today.

Breadth Explosion: The 20-day SMA breadth metric jumped 32.0 percentage points day-over-day, signaling a massive shift from yesterday’s contraction to today’s broad participation.
Sector Rotation: Technology is the clear leader with an ATR value of 4.5 and a rising trend, while Consumer Staples hit a 100th percentile rank at 0.72, suggesting defensive capital is also rotating in.
Market Character: This is a high-conviction trending day driven by earnings beats and guidance upgrades, evidenced by 66% of stocks trading above their short-term moving averages.

Strategy Signals — Continuation, Reversal & SIP

Continuation Leader (2LYNCH): QNTM ($8.96) is the strongest breakout signal, surging 14.7% with an RVOL of 1.0 and an ATR-M of 8.3, indicating a volatile but directional move.
Reversal Setup: XNET ($5.46) shows a reversal signal with an RVOL of 2.4 despite a flat price change, suggesting accumulation at the $5.46 level after recent weakness.
SIP Leaders: WDAY ($121.85) and COR ($265.44) are holding strong post-earnings; WDAY posted a 14.93% sales growth beat while COR raised EPS guidance and initiated a buyback.
Action Code: PLASTICS (Sector Winners) is the primary code today, as Technology (4.5 ATR) and Consumer Staples (0.72 value) are simultaneously driving the market higher.

Closing Playbook — What To Do Now

Position Close: Consider trimming or closing any short positions in MANH ($138.62, +3.0%) and SAIL ($15.83, +5.5%) as they are leading the Software sector with low RVOL but strong price action.
Entry Confirmation: Look to enter QNTM on a break above $9.00 if volume sustains, or TRGP ($274.77) if it holds support above the $274 level, given its institutional backing and 1.7% gain.
Key Level Warning: While SPY, QQQ, and IWM specific price data is unavailable, the 66% breadth reading above the 20 SMA suggests the market is in a “buy” regime; a drop below 55% breadth tomorrow would signal a failed breakout.

Tomorrow’s Early Look

Overnight Catalyst: Monitor LION ($12.91) and FLO ($7.01) for pre-market reactions to their “better-than-expected” Q4 and EPS guidance reports released today.
Setup Forming: WDAY ($121.85) is forming a continuation pattern; a hold above $120 tomorrow would confirm the “Better Q1 results” thesis and target a retest of the 52-week high.
Regime Outlook: Today’s 32-point breadth expansion sets a high bar; if the 20-day SMA breadth stays above 60% tomorrow, the bullish trend in Technology and Staples will likely continue.

Welcome to WaveRider Power Hour, your final hour tactical edge. Let's dive in. Did you catch that 32-point breath explosion? It just flipped the entire market regime. Oh, yeah. Mm-hmm. We're moving from contraction to a high-conviction trend, right? Exactly. High-conviction is key right now. Right. And your next trade depends on it. So is this trend real or a trap? I mean, the dam has broken. What does the breath data say right now? It jumped from 34% to 66% in one single day. Wow. Oh, wow. That's a 32-point explosion, signaling a true trending regime, not a choppy day. Sure. So the market character is now high-confirmed. Right. And that requires immediate tactical action. Right. Okay, so with the regime confirmed, which names are leading the charge? Well, look, TRGP at 274.77 and WDA at 121.85. Mm-hmm. They're holding support with strong sales growth beats. Mm. Okay, so we hold those. What do we cut before the bell? Honestly, cut MANH at 138.62 and SAIL at 15.83 immediately. Why? They're fading without volume support, even though they're up. Wait, really? Yeah, they're leading without the volume to back it up. Exactly. So we dump them, and where is the n? Enter QNTM only if it breaks 9 Only if Yes that the only high probability late entry right now Right Okay QNTM above 9 So basically technology is the leader with an ATR of 4 by the way That's wild. Yeah. And consumer staples are at a 100th percentile rank. Oh, man. So capital is flowing from safe harbors into the storm. Exactly. And that's the rotation we're seeing. Mm-hmm. We have our orders for the close, but what happens if the market fails tomorrow? You know what? Here's the thing. What's the one number to watch on the... On the open, if breath drops below 55% tomorrow, the breakout is failed. Just like that? We exit immediately. That's the line in the sand. So 55% is the critical threshold. Right. A drop below 55% invalidates the bullish setup. Yeah. And WDA's 14.93% sales growth beat sets the tone for tech. It does. It defines the continuation path. So if we see that drop, we're out. Totally. The plan is set. Execute the trades, watch the 55% level, and stay disciplined. Agreed? Yeah, totally. The 32-point breath surge validates a high conviction… Trend. But it dies if breath falls below 55% tomorrow. So execute the QNTM breakout or cut the lagging positions before the bell closes. Don't hold overnight without a plan. That's the rule. Stay sharp and we'll see you on the next wave. See you there. That's all for today's episode of Wave Rider Power Hour, your final hour tactical edge. See you next time.

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Power Hour Brief: May 22, 2026

Regime Check — Where Are We Now?

Strategy Signals — Continuation, Reversal & SIP

Closing Playbook — What To Do Now

Tomorrow’s Early Look

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