EverHint – EMA 10/30 Crossover, SMA 20/50 Crossover, EMA 10 + Price + MACD – Top 31 Buy and Top 10 Sell Signals for May 26, 2026
Market Context
The mixed session on May 26, 2026 reflects a market navigating a nuanced risk environment. The Nasdaq's outperformance at +1.17% alongside the Dow's modest decline of -0.23% signals a rotation toward growth-oriented names and away from more defensive, value-heavy components. The S&P 500's modest gain of +0.62% suggests broad participation is present but uneven, which can create favorable conditions for momentum-based crossover strategies like EMA 10/30 and SMA 20/50 — particularly where trend continuity is strongest rather than across the full market.
The VIX reading of 16.94, up 2.11% on the day, sits in a moderate range that warrants attention. While not elevated enough to signal fear-driven volatility, the uptick suggests intraday swings may be widening slightly, which can generate both false crossover signals and legitimate breakout opportunities. For MACD-based strategies combined with price action, this level of volatility can sharpen signal quality when paired with confirmed trend direction, but traders should be mindful of whipsaw risk on shorter timeframes where noise increases with even modest VIX expansion.
The emergence of Industrials as the top sector for signals aligns with the broader divergence between the Nasdaq's strength and the Dow's softness — suggesting sector rotation may be pulling capital into cyclical, infrastructure-linked areas rather than purely tech-driven momentum plays. This rotation dynamic tends to favor moving average crossover strategies in sectors with cleaner, more sustained trending behavior, as Industrials historically exhibit less intraday choppiness than high-beta growth sectors, improving the reliability of the 113 signals generated across these strategies.
EMA 10/30 Crossover
Detects fresh crossovers between the 10-day exponential moving average (EMA10) and the 30-day exponential moving average (EMA30), generating both buy and sell signals. Uses two EMAs instead of EMA + SMA, making it more responsive to price changes and better suited for capturing short-to-medium term momentum shifts.
Entry Criteria:
- Buy: EMA10 crosses above EMA30
- Sell: EMA10 crosses below EMA30
- Minimum ADV: $40M (liquidity filter)
- Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
- Fresh crossover: Detected on today's close
Holding period: 1-4 weeks | Risk level: Medium
🟢 Buy Signals (15 of 63)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI for buy signals = more oversold)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Earnings | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADTN | ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. | Technology | $16.49 | — | $1.3B |
| 2 | ALK | Alaska Air Group, Inc. | Industrials | $43.79 | — | $4.9B |
| 3 | ARXS | ARXS | $39.53 | — | $1.6B | |
| 4 | AS | Amer Sports, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $36.88 | — | $21.3B |
| 5 | AUB | Atlantic Union Banksha... | Financial Services | $38.20 | — | $5.5B |
| 6 | AXTA | Axalta Coating Systems... | Basic Materials | $30.01 | — | $6.4B |
| 7 | AYI | Acuity Brands, Inc. | Industrials | $297.58 | — | $9.0B |
| 8 | BAP | Credicorp Ltd. | Financial Services | $351.75 | — | $27.9B |
| 9 | BCE | BCE Inc. | Communication Services | $24.80 | — | $23.1B |
| 10 | BIRK | Birkenstock Holding plc | Consumer Cyclical | $43.54 | — | $8.0B |
| 11 | BOH | Bank of Hawaii Corpora... | Financial Services | $78.42 | — | $3.1B |
| 12 | CAKE | The Cheesecake Factory... | Consumer Cyclical | $64.63 | — | $3.2B |
| 13 | CHRW | C.H. Robinson Worldwid... | Industrials | $177.91 | — | $21.0B |
| 14 | EC | Ecopetrol S.A. | Energy | $14.86 | — | $30.5B |
| 15 | EIX | Edison International | Utilities | $71.24 | — | $27.4B |
🔴 Sell Signals (5 of 11)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Earnings | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADSK | Autodesk, Inc. | Technology | $238.23 | -6d | $50.3B |
| 2 | BORR | Borr Drilling Limited | Energy | $5.33 | -7d | $1.4B |
| 3 | CME | CME Group Inc. | Financial Services | $282.54 | — | $102.4B |
| 4 | CVX | Chevron Corporation | Energy | $184.69 | — | $367.8B |
| 5 | DVN | Devon Energy Corporation | Energy | $45.14 | — | $28.1B |
SMA 20/50 Crossover
Detects fresh crossovers between the 20-day simple moving average (SMA20) and the 50-day simple moving average (SMA50). Uses two SMAs, making it more stable and less prone to false signals compared to EMA-based strategies. Well-suited for identifying medium-term trend changes with higher reliability.
Entry Criteria:
- Buy: SMA20 crosses above SMA50
- Sell: SMA20 crosses below SMA50
- Minimum ADV: $40M (liquidity filter)
- Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
- Fresh crossover: Detected on today's close
Holding period: 2-6 weeks | Risk level: Medium
🟢 Buy Signals (1 of 1)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Earnings | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNQ | Canadian Natural Resou... | Energy | $46.83 | — | $97.7B |
🔴 Sell Signals (5 of 9)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Earnings | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEIS | Advanced Energy Indust... | Industrials | $339.65 | — | $12.9B |
| 2 | ALSN | Allison Transmission H... | Consumer Cyclical | $114.09 | — | $9.5B |
| 3 | AMPX | Amprius Technologies, ... | Industrials | $17.83 | — | $2.5B |
| 4 | BG | Bunge Global S.A. | Consumer Defensive | $120.10 | — | $23.3B |
| 5 | CHH | Choice Hotels Internat... | Consumer Cyclical | $113.71 | — | $5.2B |
EMA 10 + Price + MACD
Experimental strategy combining price crossing above EMA10 from below with MACD Line crossing above Signal Line from below. Both conditions must occur on the same day for a signal, providing double confirmation and higher-quality setups.
Entry Criteria:
- Buy: Price > EMA10 AND MACD line crosses above signal line
- Sell: Price < EMA10 AND MACD line crosses below signal line
- Minimum ADV: $40M (liquidity filter)
- Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
- Fresh signal: All conditions met on today's close
Holding period: 1-3 weeks | Risk level: Medium-High
🟢 Buy Signals (15 of 29)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Earnings | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMR | Alpha Metallurgical Re... | Basic Materials | $192.83 | — | $2.5B |
| 2 | ARXS | ARXS | $39.53 | — | $1.6B | |
| 3 | BCO | The Brink's Company | Industrials | $107.02 | — | $4.4B |
| 4 | CALX | Calix, Inc. | Technology | $40.34 | — | $2.6B |
| 5 | CNK | Cinemark Holdings, Inc. | Communication Services | $27.30 | — | $3.2B |
| 6 | CNM | Core & Main, Inc. | Industrials | $48.78 | — | $9.2B |
| 7 | DLB | Dolby Laboratories, Inc. | Industrials | $56.55 | — | $5.4B |
| 8 | DNLI | Denali Therapeutics Inc. | Healthcare | $19.38 | — | $3.1B |
| 9 | EGO | Eldorado Gold Corporation | Basic Materials | $32.47 | — | $6.5B |
| 10 | ESLT | Elbit Systems Ltd. | Industrials | $852.41 | — | $39.9B |
| 11 | FNV | Franco-Nevada Corporation | Basic Materials | $229.19 | — | $44.2B |
| 12 | GPGI | GPGI, Inc. | Industrials | $12.60 | — | $3.7B |
| 13 | HCC | Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | Basic Materials | $93.08 | — | $4.9B |
| 14 | HMY | Harmony Gold Mining Co... | Basic Materials | $18.05 | — | $11.4B |
| 15 | INTR | Inter & Co, Inc. | Financial Services | $6.34 | — | $2.8B |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Industrials (21), Financial Services (19), Consumer Cyclical (16)
Near-term earnings: BORR (Borr Drilling Limited), ADSK (Autodesk, Inc.) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.
Data coverage: 0.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 5.3% earnings, 8.8% news
Vlad's Take
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Industrials (21 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation.
Trading tips for this strategy:
- Entry timing: Enter on pullback after crossover or at crossover close price
- Position sizing: Start with 2-3% of portfolio per signal (swing trade size)
- Stop loss: Below recent swing low for buys, above recent swing high for sells
- Take profit: 5-10% target for swings, or trail stop at EMA10
- Time stop: Exit if crossover reverses within 1-2 weeks (failed signal)
Risk warning: EMA crossovers generate more signals but higher whipsaw risk in ranging markets. Use with trend filter (price vs SMA200)
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