JOBS BEAT AFTERMATH – DAY 2
Wednesday Jobs Beat: 130K jobs (Expected 70K) = +86% BEAT
Wednesday’s Winners: VRT +22%, GEV +4%, ETN +5%, CAT +3%
Thursday’s Theme: MEMORY/STORAGE SECTOR EXPLODING
YOUR THURSDAY SCAN BREAKDOWN (20 Stocks)
13 TECHNOLOGY (65%) – MEMORY/STORAGE SURGE 🔥
Memory/Storage Leaders (3 stocks):
• STX (Seagate) – +11.13% 🔥🔥🔥 BIGGEST MOVER – $98.7B cap
• WDC (Western Digital) – +7.74% 🔥🔥 – $99.9B cap
• MU (Micron) – +3.51% 🔥 LARGEST – $478B cap
Semiconductor Equipment (3 stocks):
• TER (Teradyne) – +0.80%
• ENTG (Entegris) – -0.30%
• AMKR – -4.69% ❌ ONLY RED TECH NAME
Communication/Optical (3 stocks):
• LITE (Lumentum) – +1.44%
• CIEN (Ciena) – -1.24%
• LSCC (Lattice) – -0.79%
Other Tech (4 stocks):
• GLW (Corning) – +0.84%
• FLEX – +0.93%
• MKSI – +0.57%
3 INDUSTRIALS (15%) – ROTATION WEAKENING ⚠️
• NVT (nVent Electric) – +2.42% ✅ STRONGEST – $18.6B cap
• XPO (XPO Logistics) – -1.20% ❌
• QXO (Industrial Distribution) – +0.26%
CRITICAL: Industrial concentration COLLAPSED from 55% Monday → 15% Thursday
YOUR SCAN EVOLUTION THIS WEEK
MONDAY (Feb 10): 55% Industrials → VRT +2.98% → Priority 1 Trade
Decision: EXECUTE VRT collar
Result: VRT +22% Wednesday ✅
TUESDAY (Feb 11): 60% Tech (semiconductor equipment)
LRCX +5.92%, AMAT +4.48%, but 4 RED names = Distribution
Decision: WAIT for Day 2 confirmation ✅
WEDNESDAY (Feb 12): Jobs Beat Day – Industrials Explode
130K jobs (Expected 70K) = +86% BEAT
VRT +22%, GEV +4%, ETN +5%, CAT +3%
Your Monday Priority 1 validated ✅
THURSDAY (Feb 13): 65% Tech (MEMORY/STORAGE focus)
STX +11.13%, WDC +7.74%, MU +3.51%
Only 1 RED tech name (AMKR -4.69%)
Decision: TODAY’S ANALYSIS BELOW
CRITICAL: MEMORY ≠ SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT
Tuesday’s Scan: Semiconductor equipment (LRCX, AMAT) = Chip-making tools
Thursday’s Scan: Memory/Storage (STX, WDC, MU) = AI data storage
Why This Matters:
✓ AI data centers need MASSIVE storage capacity (like VRT cooling)
✓ Memory requirements growing exponentially with AI workloads
✓ This could be ‘Phase 2’ of AI infrastructure buildout
✓ Different supply chain = Different rotation timing
YOUR EDGE – SCAN CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS
Tech Concentration: 65% (13 out of 20 stocks)
RED Count: Only 1 tech RED (AMKR -4.69%) = 5%
Comparison to Tuesday: Tuesday had 4 RED (20%) = Distribution inside bounce
Today: Only 1 RED = CLEANER accumulation pattern
Why This Changes Everything:
Monday: 55% Industrials + all green = Clean accumulation → VRT +22% ✅
Tuesday: 60% Tech + 4 RED = Distribution → WAIT ✅
Thursday: 65% Tech + 1 RED = Clean accumulation pattern returning
YOUR PRIORITY COLLAR OPPORTUNITIES
PRIORITY 1: MU (Micron) – +3.51% ✅ BEST RISK/REWARD
Why MU Over STX/WDC:
✓ $478B market cap = Largest, most liquid memory play
✓ +3.51% = Strong but NOT extended (vs STX +11%, WDC +7.7%)
✓ Memory leader = DRAM/NAND for AI data centers
✓ Like Monday’s VRT +2.98% = Strong entry, not chasing
Setup:
• Buy 100 shares MU ~$424
• Sell weekly call 5% OTM (~$445)
• Buy monthly put 10% OTM (~$382)
Your Edge:
65% sector concentration + clean accumulation (1 RED) + memory ≠ semiconductors
PRIORITY 2: NVT (nVent Electric) – +2.42% ✅
Why NVT:
✓ ONLY strong Industrial in Thursday’s scan
✓ Electrical equipment = AI infrastructure like VRT
✓ +2.42% = Momentum continuing from earlier week
✓ $18.6B cap = Mid-cap, good liquidity
✓ Keeps you in Industrial rotation that produced VRT +22%
PRIORITY 3: STX (Seagate) – +11.13% ⚠️ HIGH RISK
ONLY If You Want Aggressive Momentum:
✓ +11.13% already = Very extended, might pull back
✓ Storage for AI = Legitimate long-term thesis
✓ $98.7B cap = Large, liquid
⚠️ Risk: Chasing after 11% move = Classic overextension
AVOID FROM YOUR SCAN:
❌ AMKR -4.69% = Only RED tech, semiconductor equipment weak
❌ XPO -1.20% = Industrial distribution weak
❌ WDC +7.74% = Extended like STX, wait for pullback
YOUR DECISION FRAMEWORK
CONSERVATIVE: Wait for Friday’s Scan
• See if memory surge extends Day 4 (Friday)
• See if Industrials return (GEV, ETN, CAT reappear in scan)
• Risk: Miss MU move if it runs like VRT did
MODERATE: Execute MU + NVT (RECOMMENDED) ✅
• MU = Memory/storage play, +3.51% not extended
• NVT = Keep Industrial exposure (like VRT)
• Logic: Two themes, both AI infrastructure
• Risk: Manageable – both reasonable entry points
AGGRESSIVE: All Three (MU, NVT, STX)
• Full commitment to ‘Phase 2’ AI infrastructure
• STX +11.13% = Chasing extended momentum
• Risk: VERY HIGH – STX could pull back sharply
MY RECOMMENDATION: MODERATE – EXECUTE MU + NVT
Why Execute Today:
1. MU +3.51% = Like Monday’s VRT +2.98% (strong but not extended)
2. 65% Tech concentration = Your edge (sector dominance returned)
3. Only 1 RED tech = Clean accumulation (vs Tuesday’s 4 RED)
4. Memory ≠ Semiconductors = Different rotation, legitimate thesis
5. NVT keeps Industrial exposure (the theme that gave you VRT +22%)
What Friday’s Scan Will Tell You:
✓ If memory continues (MU Day 4 confirmation)
✓ If Industrials return (GEV, ETN, CAT reappear)
✓ If STX/WDC extended moves pull back
6:40-9:00 AM EXECUTION PLAN
7:00 AM: Watch MU Opening
• Does MU gap up or consolidate?
• Volume confirming institutional buying?
• Trading above yesterday’s close?
7:30 AM: Decision Point
IF: MU strong + volume = Execute MU collar immediately
IF: MU weak/fading = Wait for Friday
Also Watch:
• QQQ vs Russell leadership (Tech taking over?)
• 10-Year Treasury (Currently 4.30%+ – stabilizing?)
• STX/WDC behavior (Continuing or profit-taking?)
BOTTOM LINE
Thursday’s Scan = 65% Tech (MEMORY/STORAGE focus)
Monday’s Scan = 55% Industrials (COOLING focus)
Both Are AI Infrastructure – Different Supply Chains
MU +3.51% = Like VRT +2.98% Monday (strong entry, not extended)
Your Edge = 65% sector concentration (memory/storage)
Only 1 RED = Clean accumulation pattern (vs Tuesday’s 4 RED)
My Recommendation:
EXECUTE MU + NVT TODAY
Evaluate Friday’s scan for Day 4 confirmation
YOUR METHODOLOGY – PERFECT WEEK
MONDAY: 55% Industrials → VRT +2.98% → EXECUTE → Result: +22% ✅
TUESDAY: 60% Tech + 4 RED → Day 1 bounce → WAIT → Result: Correct ✅
WEDNESDAY: Jobs beat → Industrials explode → VRT +22% validated ✅
THURSDAY: 65% Tech (Memory) + 1 RED → Clean pattern → EXECUTE MU/NVT
THE LESSON:
When scan concentration (65%) + clean accumulation (1 RED) + legitimate sector rotation (memory for AI) ALIGN = Execute
Your scan shows you where institutions are moving BEFORE the big moves happen.
Russell +7.5% YTD. The Great Rotation continues.
Follow the data. Execute with discipline. 🎯
CRITICAL STATS
• Thursday scan: 65% Tech (13 out of 20) – Memory/Storage focus
• RED count: Only 1 (AMKR -4.69%) = 5% distribution
• MU move: +3.51% (like Monday’s VRT +2.98%)
• Memory leaders: STX +11.13%, WDC +7.74%, MU +3.51%
• Industrial survivor: NVT +2.42% (keep exposure)
• Your edge: Sector concentration + clean accumulation pattern
🚀 NOW GO EXECUTE MU + NVT AND RUN FRIDAY’S SCAN 🚀