AI Stock Landscape Daily Report

Monday, August 17, 2026

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Executive Summary

Market color: Stocks were little changed (SPY -0.2%, QQQ -0.1%) as a memory-chip and AI-infrastructure rally offset weakness in mega-cap tech. Micron, Sandisk and Western Digital extended their winning streak on AI storage demand and a US push to curb Chinese memory imports, while a 19-year-high Treasury yield and Meta's looming social-media trial pressured large-cap names.

Market: SPY -0.2%, QQQ -0.1%. Top mover COHR +7.8%; worst FLNC -3.9%.

Score shift: WDC more priced in by 3.8 pts → now 42 (PART).

Sector flow: Optical led with avg +6.2% across 2 names (options bias: bearish (1/2)).

Options tape: 14 bullish vs 14 bearish names — mixed.

Next catalyst: Hot Chips 2026 — Chip Architecture in 7d (2026-08-24).

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Market Summary

S&P 500 (SPY)

-0.2%

Nasdaq (QQQ)

-0.1%

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Top Movers Today

Top Gainers

Ticker	Name	Price	Change	Vol(avg)	Score (Δ)	Tech
COHR	Coherent	$351.22	+7.8%	1.2x	55 (PART) (+2.2)	NEUTRAL 30
			Why: Best performer in the S&P 500, rallying on AI optical and data-center demand.
			Coherent (COHR) Stock Could Be A Bargain On Cash Flow Yet Priced For Perfection… — Coherent stock has surged over the past few years, yet the valuation signals are split, with a Discounted Cash Flow… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/coherent-cohr-stock-could-bargain-200816100.html)
MRVL	Marvell	$234.33	+5.5%	1.0x	56 (PART) (+2.4)	NEUTRAL 30
			Why: Surged as the AI memory rally spread to its inference-memory products and record revenue.
			1 Semiconductor Stock Worth Investigating and 2 We Avoid — Semiconductors are the core infrastructure powering the Information Age. The amount of data we ingest is also… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/1-semiconductor-stock-worth-investigating-204620394.html)
			[2] Marvell Stock Surges 6.1% as AI Memory Rally Spreads — Marvell's record revenue and new inference-memory products position it directly inside the expanding AI data-center… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/marvell-stock-surges-6-1-201639862.html)
AMAT	Applied Materials	$535.31	+5.5%	1.0x	42 (PART) (+0.7)	NEUTRAL 30
			Why: Rallied on positioning as a winner of the AI memory surge.
			Why Applied Materials (AMAT) Could Be a Major Winner of the AI Memory Surge — Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, an investment management company, released its “Core Equity Fund” Q2 2026 investor… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/why-applied-materials-amat-could-194738785.html)
WDC	Western Digital	$536.01	+5.3%	1.0x	42 (PART) (+3.8)	NEUTRAL 30
			Why: Rallied with memory peers as Sandisk, Micron and Western Digital extended their winning streak.
LITE	Lumentum	$968.90	+4.6%	1.0x	41 (PART) (+2.1)	NEUTRAL 30
			Why: Climbed with AI optical peers as the next infrastructure wave lifts demand.
			Lumentum (LITE) Stock Looks Fully Priced Despite Cash Flow Upside — Lumentum Holdings has turned into a very strong performer over the past few years, yet its valuation checks are split… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/lumentum-lite-stock-looks-fully-170938018.html)

Top Losers

Ticker	Name	Price	Change	Vol(avg)	Score (Δ)	Tech
FLNC	Fluence Energy	$12.63	-3.9%	0.8x	36 (PART) (-1.0)	BEARISH 0
			Why: Slipped as factory delays and a cut fiscal-2026 outlook offset record orders.
			Fluence Energy (FLNC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript — Record order intake surges, but manufacturing delays push $400M revenue into 2027. [source](https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/08/12/fluence-energy-flnc-q3-2026-earnings-call-transcript/)
			[2] FLNC Q2 2026 Deep Dive: Production Delays and Guidance Revision Amid Record… — Electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/flnc-q2-2026-deep-dive-190922185.html)
			[3] FLNC Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Supply Delays, Data Center Demand — Fluence Energy cuts fiscal 2026 outlook as factory delays push revenues into 2027, even as orders, backlog and data… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/flnc-q3-earnings-call-highlights-140000316.html)
SMCI	Super Micro	$38.28	-3.9%	0.9x	34 (OPEN) (-1.7)	NEUTRAL 35
			Why: Pulled back as a DDR5 patent complaint at the ITC hit AI server makers.
			SMCI Surges 67% in a Month: Time to Hold or Fold the Stock? — Super Micro Computer's 67% monthly surge is backed by AI demand and a record backlog, but inventory, competition and… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/smci-surges-67-month-time-155300102.html)
			[2] Super Micro Computer Pulls Back 4%, Dell Falls 3% as DDR5 Patent Fight Hits AI… — A fresh DDR5 patent complaint at the International Trade Commission just wiped out a chunk of Super Micro Computer's… [source](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/08/17/super-micro-computer-pulls-back-4-dell-falls-3-as-ddr5-patent-fight-hits-ai-server-makers/)
META	Meta	$568.97	-3.5%	1.1x	26 (OPEN) (-0.5)	BEARISH 0
			Why: Fell as the state AG social-media addiction trial looms.
			What AGs will be looking at in Meta's latest social media addiction trial — A coalition of US state attorneys general is bringing forth a new case against tech giant Meta Platforms (META), citing… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/ags-looking-metas-latest-social-201700367.html)
			[2] Rum Group (RUM) Jumps 10.5% as $1.4T Meta Trial Boosts Platform Outlook — Rum Group Inc. (NASDAQ:RUM), formerly Rumble Inc., saw its share price climb by 10.46 percent on Monday to close at… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/rum-group-rum-jumps-10-204440874.html)
MSFT	Microsoft	$480.35	-3.0%	0.7x	36 (PART) (-1.0)	NEUTRAL 15
			Why: No clear catalyst
			Could Microsoft spin off Xbox? Why it might be worth billions — Peter Levin of Griffin Gaming Partners explains to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi why Xbox could be… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/could-microsoft-spin-off-xbox-why-it-might-be-worth-billions-110000182.html)
ORCL	Oracle	$146.65	-2.6%	0.7x	30 (OPEN) (-0.4)	NEUTRAL 15
			Oracle (ORCL) Is Exposed To Open Source AI Pricing Risk — Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) was singled out by investor Steve Eisman in a recent warning about the resilience of Big Tech's AI… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/oracle-orcl-exposed-open-source-171014236.html)
			[2] Microsoft's Cloud Pitch Moved From Migrations To Meters — Management no longer opens on cloud migrations, and what replaced them is billed in a different way. [source](https://www.trefis.com/articles/611680/microsofts-cloud-pitch-moved-from-migrations-to-meters/2026-08-17)

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Cross-Ticker Headlines

Stories attached to multiple tracked tickers (shown once):

SMCI, VRT: AI Infrastructure Boom: Who Should Buy Vertiv and Who Should Buy Super Micro Computer [[source]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/08/17/ai-infrastructure-boom-who-should-buy-vertiv-and-who-should-buy-super-micro-computer/)

Vertiv and Super Micro Computer both just reported blowout AI infrastructure numbers, but the two stocks tell completely different stories about…

ANET, CSCO: Cisco Grew Faster By Selling Hardware And Charging More For It [[source]](https://www.trefis.com/articles/611686/cisco-grew-faster-by-selling-hardware-and-charging-more-for-it/2026-08-17)

The record quarter was carried by the product line and by price increases taken to cover memory costs, and a heavier hardware mix, together with…

ASML, LRCX: Is ASML Stock a Buy as Rapid Growth Tests Its Premium Valuation? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/asml-stock-buy-rapid-growth-163900459.html)

ASML's AI-fueled EUV growth and strong outlook remain compelling, but a premium valuation, debt and rising competition argue for patience.

AMD, WDC: Micron Stock Has A New Profit Floor, But Did It Build A Ceiling Too? [[source]](https://www.trefis.com/articles/611676/micron-stock-has-a-new-profit-floor-but-did-it-build-a-ceiling-too/2026-08-17)

Management signed deals to guarantee years of record profits, yet the stock is slipping, a sign the market is more worried about the ceiling than…

AMD, NVDA: Micron stock heats up again, crossing $1,000 [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/micron-stock-heats-up-again-crossing-1000-115304344.html)

Micron shares are back with some momentum.

NVDA, ORCL: Nvidia to finance $105B for an OpenAI data center: What to know [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/nvidia-finance-105b-openai-data-202533699.html)

Nvidia (NVDA) is reportedly providing $105 billion for an OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) data center. Yahoo Finance Technology Editor Dan Howley breaks down the…

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Biggest Score Moves vs Prior Trading Day

Ticker	Score Now	Δ	Direction	Change%
WDC	42 (PART)	+3.8	↑ more priced	+5.3%
MRVL	56 (PART)	+2.4	↑ more priced	+5.5%
COHR	55 (PART)	+2.2	↑ more priced	+7.8%
LITE	41 (PART)	+2.1	↑ more priced	+4.6%
LRCX	46 (PART)	+2.0	↑ more priced	+3.5%
SMCI	34 (OPEN)	-1.7	↓ cheapened	-3.9%
STX	58 (PART)	+1.6	↑ more priced	+2.2%

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Additional News Highlights

Notable headlines for other tracked tickers:

NVDA (-0.1%): Gold and Silver Prices Are Rising. Here's Which Precious Metal May Have More Upside [[source]](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/17/gold-and-silver-prices-are-rising-heres-which-prec/)

The gold-silver ratio can provide clues as to which metal may do better in a market downturn.

AVGO (-0.1%): Broadcom's AI Financing Could Reach $370 Billion. But It's Not as Bad as It Sounds. [[source]](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/17/broadcom-s-ai-financing-could-reach-usd370-billion-but-it-s-not-as-bad-as-it-sounds/)

The number rattling the market is a modeled ceiling on future deals. The number the chipmaker has actually signed is much smaller — for now.

GOOGL (-0.5%): SpaceX's biggest investors are finally visible — just as millions more shares unlock… [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/spacexs-biggest-investors-are-finally-visible--just-as-millions-more-shares-unlock-chart-of-the-day-154946600.html)

The curtain is finally lifting on who owns SpaceX (SPCX), and the stock is surging over 5% Monday.

AMZN (-0.5%): AI hyperscalers or memory chips: Which is the better investment right now? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/ai-hyperscalers-memory-chips-better-142329824.html)

While Micron Technology (MU) and Sandisk (SNDK) stock both get a lift Monday morning, Zacks Investment Research stock strategist Ethan Feller takes a…

TSM (+1.1%): Four Reasons To Put This Nvidia, AMD Partner On Your Watchlist Right Now [[source]](https://www.investors.com/research/how-to-find-the-best-stocks-to-buy/teradyne-stock-eyes-breakout-semiconductor-partners-nvidia-taiwan-semi-apple-tech-markets/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)

Collaborating with tech giants like Nvidia, AMD and Apple, Teradyne stock etches a new buy point as these clues bode well.

MU (+4.1%): Trump admin. urges Apple not to purchase Chinese memory chips, but this presents a problem [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/trump-admin-urges-apple-not-203543932.html) [positive]

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says the Trump administration does not want Apple (AAPL) to purchase memory chips from China. Yahoo Finance…

ANET (+1.5%): NOK Rides on Strength of Network Infrastructure: Will the Gain Last? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/nok-rides-strength-network-infrastructure-173300586.html)

Nokia benefits from AI-driven demand as Network Infrastructure sales grow, but Fixed networks weakness and shifting estimates raise questions about…

CSCO (+1.1%): ETFs to Buy as Cisco Shares Sink Despite Surpassing Q4 Earnings [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/etfs-buy-cisco-shares-sink-144000206.html)

Cisco's post-earnings sell-off spotlights four ETFs offering exposure to its AI-driven growth while cushioning single-stock risks.

VRT (-0.5%): Vertiv vs. Teradyne: Which AI Infrastructure Stock Is the Better Buy? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/vertiv-vs-teradyne-ai-infrastructure-174100711.html)

VRT and TER both benefit from AI demand, but stronger earnings growth and surprises give Teradyne the edge.

CEG (-1.5%): 3 Nuclear Stocks With Real Revenue vs. 3 That Are Still Pre-Revenue. Here's Where the… [[source]](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/17/3-nuclear-stocks-with-real-revenue-vs-3-that-are-s/)

Nuclear is booming, and the smartest money may be flowing to the companies already selling the power, equipment, and fuel.

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Technical Analysis

MA alignment: 5 bullish / 3 bearish of 37 with signals.

Bullish stack (px > 20d > 50d > 200d): AMZN, ANET, ETN, FCX, NVDA
Bearish stack: FLNC, META, VST
Golden cross (20/50, last 5d): AVGO, FCX, SMCI
Death cross (20/50, last 5d): META

Trend, Levels & Setups

Ticker	Trend	ADX	RSI	Support	Resistance	Setup
MSFT	Sideways (above 200d)	36	62	$461 (+4.1%)	$500 (+4.1%)	—
POWL	Sideways (above 200d)	33	48	$215 (+1.8%)	$220 (+0.5%)	—
MOD	Sideways (above 200d)	29	51	$209 (+3.7%)	$226 (+4.4%)	—
ANET	Strong Uptrend	26	61	$198 (+1.8%)	$205 (+1.7%)	—
AMZN	Strong Uptrend	26	52	$261 (+0.3%)	$274 (+5.0%)	At support
SMCI	Sideways (above 200d)	23	66	$35 (+7.5%)	$39 (+1.2%)	—
ORCL	Downtrend	23	53	$138 (+5.8%)	$147 (+0.4%)	—
GNRC	Sideways (above 200d)	22	51	$218 (+1.4%)	$238 (+7.4%)	At support
NVDA	Uptrend	21	63	$214 (+5.0%)	$225 (+0.2%)	—
FLNC	Downtrend	20	39	$12 (+6.1%)	$13 (+2.9%)	—
CEG	Sideways (below 200d)	20	58	$278 (+0.1%)	$301 (+8.1%)	At support
ETN	Sideways (above 200d)	19	62	$455 (+0.0%)	—	Near 52-week high (test)
CSCO	Sideways (above 200d)	18	44	$111 (+1.4%)	$117 (+3.5%)	At support
WDC	Sideways (above 200d)	18	54	$532 (+0.7%)	$553 (+3.1%)	At support
MRVL	Sideways (above 200d)	17	58	$224 (+4.6%)	$236 (+0.9%)	Pullback to 50-day support
HUBB	Sideways (above 200d)	17	53	$486 (+3.6%)	$539 (+7.0%)	Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending)
COHR	Sideways (above 200d)	17	56	$336 (+4.4%)	$353 (+0.6%)	—
BE	Sideways (above 200d)	17	52	$228 (+1.9%)	$234 (+0.9%)	—
TLN	Sideways (below 200d)	16	50	$338 (+5.2%)	$367 (+2.9%)	Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending)
STX	Sideways (above 200d)	16	64	$991 (+0.4%)	$1093 (+9.9%)	At support
MU	Sideways (above 200d)	16	60	$987 (+2.4%)	$1079 (+6.7%)	Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending)
FCX	Sideways (above 200d)	15	57	$68 (+1.1%)	$71 (+3.5%)	At support
AVGO	Sideways (above 200d)	14	46	$370 (+5.7%)	$395 (+0.7%)	Pullback to 50-day support
VST	Sideways (below 200d)	14	46	$139 (+4.5%)	$151 (+3.4%)	—
ASML	Sideways (above 200d)	14	62	$1804 (+4.2%)	$1927 (+2.3%)	Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending)
VRT	Sideways (above 200d)	13	54	$283 (+3.2%)	$299 (+2.3%)	Pullback to 50-day support
KLAC	Sideways (above 200d)	13	50	$201 (+2.4%)	$209 (+1.5%)	—
GEV	Sideways (above 200d)	13	59	$1077 (+0.1%)	$1132 (+4.9%)	At support
SCCO	Sideways (below 200d)	13	57	$184 (+4.1%)	$195 (+1.5%)	—
TSM	Sideways (above 200d)	13	56	$424 (+1.5%)	$446 (+3.4%)	Pullback to 50-day support
ABBNY	Sideways (above 200d)	13	54	$98 (+4.5%)	$102 (+0.1%)	Pullback to 50-day support
LRCX	Sideways (above 200d)	12	58	$341 (+0.8%)	$433 (+26.0%)	At support
LITE	Sideways (above 200d)	12	61	$958 (+1.2%)	$1029 (+6.2%)	At support
META	Sideways (below 200d)	12	42	$541 (+4.9%)	$599 (+5.2%)	Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending)
GOOGL	Sideways (above 200d)	12	46	$334 (+3.0%)	$351 (+2.1%)	—
AMAT	Sideways (above 200d)	11	50	$523 (+2.3%)	$554 (+3.4%)	—
AMD	Sideways (above 200d)	10	52	$496 (+2.0%)	$515 (+1.7%)	Pullback to 50-day support

Active Setups to Watch

ABBNY (Sideways (above 200d)): Pullback to 50-day support · RSI 54 · Support $98 · Resistance $102
AMD (Sideways (above 200d)): Pullback to 50-day support · RSI 52 · Support $496 · Resistance $515
AMZN (Strong Uptrend): At support · RSI 52 · Support $261 · Resistance $274
ASML (Sideways (above 200d)): Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending) · RSI 62 · Support $1804 · Resistance $1927
AVGO (Sideways (above 200d)): Pullback to 50-day support · RSI 46 · Support $370 · Resistance $395
CEG (Sideways (below 200d)): At support · RSI 58 · Support $278 · Resistance $301
CSCO (Sideways (above 200d)): At support · RSI 44 · Support $111 · Resistance $117
ETN (Sideways (above 200d)): Near 52-week high (test) · RSI 62 · Support $455
FCX (Sideways (above 200d)): At support · RSI 57 · Support $68 · Resistance $71
GEV (Sideways (above 200d)): At support · RSI 59 · Support $1077 · Resistance $1132
GNRC (Sideways (above 200d)): At support · RSI 51 · Support $218 · Resistance $238
HUBB (Sideways (above 200d)): Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending) · RSI 53 · Support $486 · Resistance $539
LITE (Sideways (above 200d)): At support · RSI 61 · Support $958 · Resistance $1029
LRCX (Sideways (above 200d)): At support · RSI 58 · Support $341 · Resistance $433
META (Sideways (below 200d)): Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending) · RSI 42 · Support $541 · Resistance $599
MRVL (Sideways (above 200d)): Pullback to 50-day support · RSI 58 · Support $224 · Resistance $236
MU (Sideways (above 200d)): Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending) · RSI 60 · Support $987 · Resistance $1079
STX (Sideways (above 200d)): At support · RSI 64 · Support $991 · Resistance $1093
TLN (Sideways (below 200d)): Bollinger squeeze (breakout pending) · RSI 50 · Support $338 · Resistance $367
TSM (Sideways (above 200d)): Pullback to 50-day support · RSI 56 · Support $424 · Resistance $446
VRT (Sideways (above 200d)): Pullback to 50-day support · RSI 54 · Support $283 · Resistance $299
WDC (Sideways (above 200d)): At support · RSI 54 · Support $532 · Resistance $553

Tech Score Detail (top 8)

Ticker	Tech Score	Signal	>VWAP	MACD↑	Px Score
FCX	65	BULLISH	✓	–	46 (PART)
NVDA	45	BULLISH	✓	–	31 (OPEN)
AMZN	45	BULLISH	✓	–	40 (PART)
ANET	45	BULLISH	✓	–	44 (PART)
ETN	45	BULLISH	✓	–	61 (PART)
SMCI	35	NEUTRAL	✓	–	34 (OPEN)
AMD	30	NEUTRAL	✓	✓	59 (PART)
MRVL	30	NEUTRAL	✓	✓	56 (PART)

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Risk & Relative Performance

Beta vs SPY, annualized volatility, max drawdown, and performance relative to the S&P 500 over multiple windows.

Ticker	Risk	Beta	Vol (20d)	Max DD (6m)	vs SPY 5d	vs SPY 1m	vs SPY 3m
FLNC	High	4.09	92%	-57.4%	-0.1%	-14.2%	-44.0%
ANET	High	2.10	58%	-23.2%	+5.4%	+15.7%	+37.3%
MU	High	3.28	108%	-39.1%	+17.6%	+15.2%	+34.8%
POWL	High	2.38	78%	-42.1%	+5.6%	-10.0%	-30.0%
ORCL	High	1.98	64%	-53.5%	-2.9%	+12.1%	-28.5%
MRVL	High	3.02	90%	-48.3%	+12.4%	+20.2%	+27.7%
VRT	High	2.64	85%	-40.7%	+8.3%	-3.0%	-26.0%
MOD	High	2.78	87%	-42.0%	+13.5%	-9.4%	-24.9%
GNRC	High	1.89	48%	-35.1%	+7.4%	-1.0%	-20.9%
ASML	High	2.21	47%	-22.0%	+8.7%	+3.9%	+20.8%
BE	High	4.21	142%	-52.7%	+10.3%	+4.0%	-20.7%
STX	High	2.35	84%	-31.8%	+24.2%	+22.3%	+20.3%
SMCI	High	3.47	120%	-52.5%	+21.7%	+54.4%	+18.5%
AMAT	High	2.66	88%	-39.6%	+2.6%	-2.9%	+18.0%
LRCX	High	3.14	90%	-41.8%	+12.3%	+5.8%	+16.0%
AMD	High	3.06	85%	-26.1%	+7.8%	-1.9%	+14.5%
COHR	High	3.26	136%	-48.0%	+8.1%	+22.6%	-13.0%
AVGO	High	2.14	43%	-25.0%	-7.0%	+1.9%	-12.4%
ETN	High	1.71	52%	-17.0%	+2.4%	+10.2%	+9.5%
KLAC	High	2.72	68%	-43.6%	+6.8%	-7.2%	+9.4%
MSFT	High	0.93	63%	-23.4%	-5.0%	+18.0%	+9.3%
ABBNY	High	1.59	32%	-16.0%	+1.5%	-0.0%	-6.5%
WDC	High	2.96	107%	-41.8%	+22.3%	+8.4%	+6.4%
AMZN	High	1.46	65%	-17.6%	-6.0%	+1.7%	-5.9%
LITE	High	2.93	120%	-42.8%	+19.1%	+28.3%	-5.0%
NVDA	High	1.85	38%	-19.3%	+3.5%	+7.0%	-4.8%
FCX	High	2.16	48%	-24.3%	-3.0%	+13.2%	+4.0%
TLN	High	1.88	54%	-27.8%	+2.7%	-7.0%	-3.7%
SCCO	High	2.28	55%	-30.2%	-3.5%	+5.4%	-2.9%
TSM	High	2.14	43%	-21.5%	+3.0%	+4.2%	+2.0%
GEV	High	2.03	59%	-24.6%	+8.9%	-2.0%	-1.9%
GOOGL	Elevated	1.37	48%	-21.0%	-3.7%	-4.8%	-18.1%
META	Elevated	1.41	46%	-21.6%	-4.3%	-15.9%	-12.1%
CSCO	Elevated	1.03	42%	-15.3%	-7.8%	-3.1%	-8.9%
CEG	Elevated	1.35	37%	-28.6%	+2.9%	+6.3%	-0.7%
HUBB	Elevated	1.22	38%	-17.4%	-0.1%	-0.8%	+0.6%
VST	Elevated	1.45	53%	-23.7%	+2.3%	-10.0%	-0.1%

Beating SPY by >10% over 3 months: AMAT, AMD, ANET, ASML, LRCX, MRVL, MU, SMCI, STX
Lagging SPY by >10% over 3 months: AVGO, BE, COHR, FLNC, GNRC, GOOGL, META, MOD, ORCL, POWL, VRT

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Priced-In Scores

OPEN (0-35) — AI Not Priced

META(26), MU(28), ORCL(30), AVGO(30), TSM(30), NVDA(31), POWL(32), TLN(32), SMCI(34)

PART (36-65) — Partially Priced

FLNC(36), MSFT(36), GOOGL(40), AMZN(40), VST(40), LITE(41), CEG(42), AMAT(42), WDC(42), ASML(43), HUBB(43), ANET(44), KLAC(44), FCX(46), LRCX(46), CSCO(49), SCCO(49), GNRC(50), GEV(50), VRT(54), COHR(55), MOD(56), MRVL(56), STX(58), AMD(59), ETN(61), ABBNY(61), BE(62)

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Sector Snapshot (Today)

Derived from today's data — average daily change, average priced-in score, and dominant options flow per sector.

Sector	Members	Avg Δ%	Avg Score	Options Bias	Avg P/C
Optical	2	+6.2%	48	bearish (1/2)	1.05
Storage	2	+3.8%	50	bearish (2/2)	1.51
Materials	2	+3.4%	47	bullish (1/2)	0.42
SemiCap	4	+3.0%	44	bearish (3/4)	1.93
Hyperscaler	5	-2.0%	34	bearish (3/5)	1.02
Networking	2	+1.3%	46	bullish (2/2)	0.52
Power Gen	6	-1.1%	44	bullish (3/6)	0.80
DC Power/Cooling	7	+1.0%	51	bearish (3/7)	2.57
Semis	7	+0.7%	38	bullish (6/7)	0.57

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Options Activity

Put/Call ratio sentiment: < 0.4 = VERY BULLISH, 0.4-0.7 = BULLISH, 0.7-1.0 = NEUTRAL, 1.0-1.5 = BEARISH, > 1.5 = VERY BEARISH

Daily Options (nearest expiry)

Ticker	Expiry	Call Vol	Put Vol	P/C	Signal	Activity
NVDA	08-17	848K	501K	0.59	BULLISH	HIGH
MU	08-17	439K	290K	0.66	BULLISH	HIGH
META	08-17	215K	250K	1.16	BEARISH	MODERATE
AMZN	08-17	187K	156K	0.84	NEUTRAL	MODERATE
AMD	08-17	159K	92K	0.58	BULLISH	MODERATE
MSFT	08-17	152K	198K	1.3	BEARISH	MODERATE
SMCI	08-21	85K	41K	0.48	BULLISH	MODERATE
MRVL	08-21	75K	27K	0.36	VERY BULLISH	MODERATE
AVGO	08-17	68K	51K	0.75	NEUTRAL	MODERATE
GOOGL	08-17	56K	68K	1.22	BEARISH	MODERATE
ORCL	08-21	52K	30K	0.56	BULLISH	LOW
BE	08-21	34K	25K	0.74	NEUTRAL	LOW
TSM	08-21	29K	17K	0.6	BULLISH	LOW
CSCO	08-21	28K	10K	0.36	VERY BULLISH	LOW
AMAT	08-21	15K	12K	0.79	NEUTRAL	LOW

Friday Weekly Positioning (2026-08-21)

Ticker	Call Vol	Put Vol	P/C	Signal
NVDA	300K	168K	0.56	BULLISH
AMZN	162K	57K	0.35	VERY BULLISH
MU	145K	114K	0.79	NEUTRAL
META	112K	52K	0.46	BULLISH
MSFT	75K	55K	0.74	NEUTRAL
AMD	54K	42K	0.77	NEUTRAL
GOOGL	42K	35K	0.82	NEUTRAL
AVGO	35K	13K	0.37	VERY BULLISH
MRVL	18K	7K	0.38	VERY BULLISH
SMCI	14K	9K	0.66	BULLISH
ORCL	11K	6K	0.51	BULLISH
BE	5K	9K	1.66	VERY BEARISH

Options Sentiment Summary

Bullish (calls > puts): NVDA(P/C=0.59, HIGH), MU(P/C=0.66, HIGH), AMD(P/C=0.58, MODERATE), SMCI(P/C=0.48, MODERATE), MRVL(P/C=0.36, MODERATE), ORCL(P/C=0.56, LOW), TSM(P/C=0.6, LOW), CSCO(P/C=0.36, LOW), ANET(P/C=0.67, MINIMAL), SCCO(P/C=0.13, MINIMAL)
Bearish (puts > calls): META(P/C=1.16, MODERATE), MSFT(P/C=1.3, MODERATE), GOOGL(P/C=1.22, MODERATE), LRCX(P/C=3.87, LOW), LITE(P/C=1.32, LOW), WDC(P/C=1.12, LOW), STX(P/C=1.9, LOW), ETN(P/C=10.29, MINIMAL), ASML(P/C=1.64, MINIMAL), VRT(P/C=1.15, MINIMAL)

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Upcoming Events

NEXT 7 DAYS

Date	Type	Event	Impact
2026-08-24	CONFERENCE	Hot Chips 2026 — Chip Architecture	HIGH

15-30 DAYS

Date	Type	Event	Impact
2026-09-05	ECONOMIC	Non-Farm Payrolls (Sep)	HIGH
2026-09-09	CONFERENCE	Meta Connect — VR/AI	MEDIUM
2026-09-15	MACRO	FOMC Meeting Day 1	HIGH
2026-09-15	ECONOMIC	CPI Data (Sep)	HIGH
2026-09-16	MACRO	FOMC Rate Decision + Dot Plot + Press Conference	HIGH

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Today's Earnings Reports

6 relevant earnings today (Monday, August 17, 2026) — tracked tickers plus reporters ≥ $10B market cap.

After Market Close (1 reports)

Symbol	Company	Event	EPS Est	Mkt Cap
FN	Fabrinet	Q4 2026 Earnings Ann	$3.81	$21.4B

Already Reported (1 companies)

Symbol	Company	EPS Est	EPS Act	Surprise%	Mkt Cap
HTHT	H World Group Limited	$5.07	$5.29	+4.3%	$14.3B

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Tomorrow's Earnings (Tuesday, August 18)

20 relevant earnings tomorrow — tracked tickers plus reporters ≥ $10B market cap.

Session	Count	Notable Companies
Before Open	5	HD (The Home Depot, Inc.), BIDU (Baidu, Inc.), HSAI (Hesai Group), AS (Amer Sports, Inc.), MHGVY (Mowi ASA)
After Close	5	KEYS (Keysight Technologie), SQM (Sociedad Química y M), ZTO (ZTO Express (Cayman)), TOL (Toll Brothers, Inc.), JKHY (Jack Henry & Associa)
TAS/Other	10	—

Report generated: 2026-08-17 14:02 Data: Yahoo Finance | Model: v2 Dynamic Weights + Q-Score 37 of 37 tickers reported