Top 25 Tickers Event- AI-Generated Summary -June 16, 2026
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Executive Summary
The dominant theme across the Top 25 Tickers event was that many market leaders remain in established uptrends, but several have transitioned from aggressive accumulation opportunities into risk-management situations after reaching major technical objectives. Steve remained constructive on names such as NVDA, AMZN, ANET, LLY, GOOGL, CRDO, IJR, ETN, COST and APH, while maintaining a more cautious stance on PLTR, AVGO, XOM, CIEN and CRWD. Several names that have delivered exceptional gains are now entering consolidation or corrective phases where risk management becomes increasingly important.
Top 5 Actionable Takeaways
1. Leadership remains intact, but momentum has narrowed.
NVIDIA, Alphabet, Arista Networks and several technology leaders remain in bullish trends, although some are no longer the momentum names they once were.
2. Several former leaders have moved into risk-management mode.
Applied Materials and AMD have largely achieved their projected objectives. Steve's focus has shifted from buying to managing existing positions.
3. Caution remains warranted in select technology names.
Palantir, Broadcom, CrowdStrike and Ciena all show technical deterioration or corrective characteristics that warrant a more defensive posture.
4. Small caps and emerging markets remain important themes.
Steve continues to view both emerging markets and small caps positively and believes the longer-term breakout structures remain intact.
5. Rotation opportunities continue to emerge.
Industrials, defense, healthcare and select commodity-related areas continue to offer opportunities despite the market's rotational nature.
Detailed Ticker Reference
1. NVDA — NVIDIA
Technical Bias: Bullish, but no longer a momentum stock
Support
190–202
Rising 13-, 26-, and 40-week moving averages
Targets
241
260
289
Risk Management
Hold support in the 190s
Steve's Bottom Line: The breakout has struggled to hold and the stock has moved back into its prior range. While NVDA is no longer exhibiting classic momentum characteristics, Steve remains bullish as long as support in the 190s remains intact.
2. AMZN — Amazon
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
247–227
Targets
260
278
293
322
Risk Management
Hold support in the 220s–240s
Steve's Bottom Line: Amazon continues to trend higher despite a history of failed breakouts. Steve remains constructive while support holds.
3. ANET — Arista Networks
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
153–141
Resistance
174–180
Targets
199
220
Risk Management
Maintain support above 153–141
Steve's Bottom Line: The chart remains constructive with a developing triangle pattern. A breakout above resistance could support a move toward 199 and potentially 220.
4. LLY — Eli Lilly
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
1,000 area
Resistance
1,165
Target
1,360
Risk Management
Hold support near 1,000
Steve's Bottom Line: Healthcare remains challenging, but Lilly continues to stand out positively. Steve would hold positions and add on weakness.
5. AMAT — Applied Materials
Technical Bias: Positive Trend / Risk Management Mode
Risk Levels
569
521.62
Technical Notes
Has exceeded virtually every upside objective.
Becoming increasingly parabolic.
Steve's Bottom Line: "It's a hold, not a new money buy."
6. CIEN — Ciena
Technical Bias: Corrective
Support
412
394
343
273
Risk Management
Tactical risk-management trigger already activated.
Technical Notes
First close below the 13-week moving average since April 2025.
Steve's Bottom Line: Appears to be entering a corrective phase after a massive rally. Steve favors reducing risk.
7. CRWD — CrowdStrike
Technical Bias: Corrective
Support
616–564
Resistance
720–742 gap
Prior Target
791
Risk Management
Gap resistance remains important.
Steve's Bottom Line: The earnings gap and island reversal leave the stock in correction mode.
8. PANW — Palo Alto Networks
Technical Bias: Constructive
Support
240–220
Target
302–310
Risk Management
Buy weakness, not strength.
Steve's Bottom Line: Hold existing positions and consider adding on pullbacks.
9. PLTR — Palantir
Technical Bias: Bearish
Support
125–120
Resistance
139–158
162–164
Additional Downside Levels
111
78
66–67
Steve's Bottom Line: Steve explicitly called this a bearish chart. The stock must reclaim 162–164 to improve meaningfully.
10. AMD — Advanced Micro Devices
Technical Bias: Bullish Trend / Risk Management Mode
Risk Level
485
Technical Notes
Has achieved nearly every upside objective.
Steve's Bottom Line: Focus on managing gains rather than initiating new positions.
11. AMGN — Amgen
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
348–335
330–316
Targets
385–391
395
442
Risk Management
Watch 359–360.
Steve's Bottom Line: Bullish while support holds despite mixed signals and potential head-and-shoulders concerns.
12. AVGO — Broadcom
Technical Bias: Bearish / Neutral
Support
362–359
353–352
Technical Concerns
Declining relative strength
Weakening volume
Bearish engulfing pattern
Steve's Bottom Line: "Neutral at best, bearish at worst."
13. COST — Costco
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
960–936
Resistance
1,067–1,096
Targets
1,188
1,250–1,280
1,344
Technical Notes
Potential cup-and-handle pattern.
Steve's Bottom Line: A breakout above resistance would strengthen the bullish case considerably.
14. ETN — Eaton
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
375
Resistance
416–422
Target
479–480
Technical Notes
Constructive triangle pattern.
Steve's Bottom Line: One of the more attractive industrial setups discussed.
15. F — Ford
Technical Bias: Buy-the-Dip Setup
Support
14.44
13.65
Resistance
15.23
15.48
Technical Notes
Orderly decline
Defending key moving averages
Steve's Bottom Line: The dividend allows investors to get paid to wait while the setup develops.
16. LHX — L3Harris Technologies
Technical Bias: Neutral
Support
280–265
Resistance
315–317
Technical Notes
Possible bearish flag
Steve's Bottom Line: Stand aside and wait for a clearer signal.
17. XOM — ExxonMobil
Technical Bias: Bearish Near-Term
Resistance
142–145
Support
135
129
126
Long-Term Target
185–202
Technical Notes
Correction mode
Energy weakness tied to crude oil decline
Steve's Bottom Line: Near-term bearish, but the 135–126 zone may provide a more attractive long-term entry.
18. GOOGL — Alphabet Class A
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
349–340
336–315
Targets
427–430
480–482
Steve's Bottom Line: One of the stronger MAG7 charts. Bullish while support in the 340s holds.
19. GOOG — Alphabet Class C
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
350–340
334–315
Targets
425–430
470s
Steve's Bottom Line: Very similar setup to GOOGL with constructive trend characteristics.
20. EEM — Emerging Markets ETF
Technical Bias: Bullish Secular Breakout
Targets
77
93
Risk Management
66.22
63.84
Technical Notes
Compared to the S&P 500's 2013 breakout.
Steve's Bottom Line: Emerging markets remain one of STS's favored themes.
21. CRDO — Credo Technology
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
213–198
Targets
312
340
Technical Notes
Breakout retest remains constructive.
Steve's Bottom Line: Bullish while support holds.
22. IJR — iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
135–132
Targets
150
160–163
Technical Notes
Positive relative trend
Positive volume structure
Steve's Bottom Line: Small caps remain an important theme in STS work.
23. SLV — Silver ETF
Technical Bias: Constructive / Bullish
Support
60.37
57.65
55.96
Key Tactical Level
62.40
Targets
67.23
71
Steve's Bottom Line: Constructive, but additional evidence is needed before declaring a sustained breakout.
24. MU — Micron
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
1,000
Critical Risk Level
938
Target
1,289
Technical Notes
Bullish continuation gap remains intact.
Steve's Bottom Line: Positive while above 1,000 and significantly less constructive below 938.
25. OIH — VanEck Oil Services ETF
Technical Bias: Bullish
Support
370s
360s
348
Targets
480s
600
Technical Notes
Seven-year base breakout
Steve's Bottom Line: Steve remains positive despite energy sector weakness.
26. APH — Amphenol
Technical Bias: Bullish (Lower Conviction)
Breakout Level
154–155
Support
141–137
Target
190
Technical Notes
Improving relative strength
Volume confirmation still needed
Steve's Bottom Line: The breakout is positive, but conviction would increase if volume better confirmed the move.
Overall Themes
Most Constructive Charts
NVDA, AMZN, ANET, LLY, COST, ETN, GOOGL/GOOG, CRDO, IJR, APH
Risk Management / Hold Positions
AMAT, AMD, PANW, AMGN
Corrective / Cautionary Charts
CIEN, CRWD, PLTR, AVGO, XOM, LHX
Key Strategic Themes
Emerging markets remain a favored secular theme.
Small caps continue to improve.
Several former leaders have transitioned from accumulation opportunities into risk-management situations.
Energy remains challenged near term, but longer-term setups remain intact in select areas.
Risk management remains critical after the strong advances many names have already experienced.
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