CLOSED PREVIOUS SESSION The short-term Hot Ideas closed 6 positions in the previous session, with 2 up and 4 down for an average result of -3.5%. PARR led the winners at +9.4%, followed by HRB at +2.1%, but the losses were broader. PENG was the clear drag at -31.1%. The other decliners were modest by comparison: DASH -0.3%, TCBK -0.5%, and PGNY -0.7%. HOT IDEAS ON RADAR 33 active today, with refining momentum, AI/datacenter optical networking and fresh earnings strength at the front. DKDelek US Holdings, Inc.Strongest near-term momentum signal, with shares up about 53% over 21 trading days. The setup is supported by refining-sector strength, a Zacks research idea appearance, an analyst upgrade, and the Big Spring turnaround finishing on time and within budget. LITELumentum Holdings Inc.AI/datacenter optical networking momentum remains the catalyst. Q3 revenue reached a record $808M, up 90% YoY, Q4 guidance calls for another record quarter of $960M-$1.01B, and recent Zacks/Barclays upgrades plus 5-day price strength support near-term continuation. MMM3M CompanyFresh earnings catalyst after Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.40 beat consensus, organic growth reached 5.4%, and 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $8.80-$8.95. The stock also turned technically positive after closing above its prior 21-day high. Others on radar BLLNOFGIRENELANPCTYBZHHUBSXMTRMTBINCY+20 more MARKET PULSE Risk appetite improved as stocks climbed and chipmakers led the rebound, helped by renewed AI optimism despite debate over slowing capital-spending growth at major cloud companies and new Chinese AI competition. The macro backdrop is still tense: Middle East conflict and shipping risks are lifting crude, Goldman Sachs warned oil could reach $120 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz stays disrupted, and trade policy is back in focus with a vowed 50% tariff on some Canadian goods and another tariff rollout expected this week. |