EverHint – EMA 10/30 Crossover – Top 15 Buy and Top 15 Sell Signals for Jul 21, 2026
What This Signal Is
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
Market Context
Broad equity markets are showing strong upside momentum, with all three major indices posting solid gains and the Nasdaq leading the advance — a sign that risk appetite is firmly tilted toward growth and higher-beta assets. This type of broad-based rally creates a favorable backdrop for trend-following strategies like EMA crossovers, as sustained directional moves reduce the likelihood of false signals and allow short-term momentum to align cleanly with longer-term trend direction.
The VIX dropping sharply to 16.91 — a decline of over 9% — signals a meaningful compression in implied volatility. Lower volatility environments tend to reduce intraday noise, which generally improves the reliability of EMA-based signals by smoothing out erratic price swings that can trigger premature crossovers. However, traders should remain aware that very low VIX readings can occasionally precede sudden volatility spikes, so position sizing and stop discipline remain important even in calmer conditions.
The concentration of signals in the Consumer Cyclical sector aligns well with the current risk-on tone. Consumer Cyclical stocks tend to outperform when investor confidence is high and economic sentiment is positive, making them natural beneficiaries of the momentum environment reflected in today's index gains. With 54 total signals generated across EMA strategies, the breadth of opportunity appears healthy, and the sector rotation toward Consumer Cyclical suggests the market is pricing in continued consumer strength — a theme worth monitoring as these setups develop.
🟢 Buy Signals (15 of 17 total)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI for buy signals = more oversold)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVT | Avnet, Inc. | Technology | $89.85 | — | $7.4B |
| 2 | BG | Bunge Global S.A. | Consumer Defensive | $121.55 | — | $23.6B |
| 3 | CHRD | Chord Energy Corporation | Energy | $134.19 | — | $7.6B |
| 4 | CNQ | Canadian Natural Resou... | Energy | $44.90 | — | $93.6B |
| 5 | FIVE | Five Below, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $203.71 | — | $11.3B |
| 6 | FLR | Fluor Corporation | Industrials | $51.40 | — | $7.2B |
| 7 | FRO | Frontline Ltd. | Energy | $38.45 | — | $8.6B |
| 8 | GPI | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $311.62 | — | $3.7B |
| 9 | MTDR | Matador Resources Company | Energy | $54.08 | — | $6.7B |
| 10 | MUR | Murphy Oil Corporation | Energy | $37.30 | — | $5.3B |
| 11 | NEU | NewMarket Corporation | Basic Materials | $781.86 | — | $7.2B |
| 12 | NOG | Northern Oil and Gas, ... | Energy | $21.91 | — | $2.4B |
| 13 | NOV | NOV Inc. | Energy | $20.19 | — | $7.2B |
| 14 | PBR-A | Petróleo Brasileiro S.... | Energy | $16.45 | — | $106.0B |
| 15 | PLNT | Planet Fitness, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $55.08 | — | $4.4B |
🔴 Sell Signals (15 of 37 total)
Ranked by RSI (higher RSI for sell signals = more overbought)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEP | American Electric Powe... | Utilities | $130.48 | — | $71.0B |
| 2 | ALK | Alaska Air Group, Inc. | Industrials | $45.46 | — | $5.1B |
| 3 | APPS | Digital Turbine, Inc. | Technology | $9.18 | — | $1.1B |
| 4 | AXTA | Axalta Coating Systems... | Basic Materials | $32.46 | — | $6.9B |
| 5 | BIRK | Birkenstock Holding plc | Consumer Cyclical | $42.22 | — | $7.8B |
| 6 | CALX | Calix, Inc. | Technology | $37.47 | — | $2.4B |
| 7 | CLBK | Columbia Financial, Inc. | Financial Services | $11.08 | — | $1.2B |
| 8 | CNP | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | Utilities | $42.72 | — | $27.9B |
| 9 | CPA | Copa Holdings, S.A. | Industrials | $140.83 | — | $5.8B |
| 10 | DECK | Deckers Outdoor Corpor... | Consumer Cyclical | $103.31 | — | $14.3B |
| 11 | DTE | DTE Energy Company | Utilities | $145.03 | — | $30.2B |
| 12 | EXLS | ExlService Holdings, Inc. | Technology | $27.35 | — | $4.2B |
| 13 | EZPW | EZCORP, Inc. | Financial Services | $32.53 | — | $1.9B |
| 14 | GFF | Griffon Corporation | Industrials | $88.78 | — | $4.1B |
| 15 | HDB | HDFC Bank Limited | Financial Services | $23.73 | -$18,231,814 | $121.7B |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Consumer Cyclical (11), Industrials (8), Energy (8)
Insider selling: HDB (HDFC Bank Limited, -$18,231,814)
Data coverage: 1.9% insider, 7.4% congressional, 0.0% earnings, 5.6% news
Peer Analysis
EXLS (ExlService Holdings, Inc.): Leads 5 peers: DLB ($49.92), KD ($12.19), G ($30.18), WAY ($21.51), GDS ($32.78)
NOV (NOV Inc.): Leads 5 peers: WFRD ($83.32), SOBO ($37.48), FRO ($38.45), AROC ($38.29), CHRD ($134.19)
Congressional Activity
UBER (Uber Technologies, Inc.) 🔴 Bearish
- 1 sale by 1 member
PPG (PPG Industries, Inc.) 🟢 Bullish
- 1 purchase by 1 member
LIN (Linde plc) 🟢 Bullish
- 1 purchase by 1 member
AEP (American Electric Power Company, Inc.) ⚪ Neutral
- 2 transactions: 1 purchases, 1 sales
Recent Headlines
ALK (Alaska Air Group, Inc.)
- Alaska Air Group reports second quarter 2026 results
- Alaska Air Swings to Second-Quarter Loss on Fuel Costs, Expects Third-Quarter Recovery
- Alaska Air Stock Slips on Q2 Results — Fuel Costs Spike 85%
- Hawaiian Airlines is increasing capacity on inter-island flights
- Alaska Airlines, Inc. doubles cargo capacity with addition of four freighters
- Alaska Airlines, Inc. selects 737-800s to strengthen Hawaiian Airlines' Neighbor Island service, enhancing the guest experience and increasing capacity
CALX (Calix, Inc.)
- Calix, Inc. (CALX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Calix AI Broadband Strategy Shows Where Fiber Networks Are Heading
- INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Calix, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – CALX
Vlad's Take
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Consumer Cyclical (11 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 2 signals with congressional buying shows lawmaker confidence.
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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