EverHint – EMA10 × Price × MACD – Top 10 Buy Signals for Mar 24, 2026
What This Signal Is (Quick)
This is an experimental strategy that combines two bullish signals occurring on the same day:
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Price crosses above EMA10 from below
- Yesterday:
price_prev <= ema10_prev - Today:
price > ema10 - Indicates price breaking above short-term trend
- Yesterday:
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MACD Line crosses above Signal Line from below
- Yesterday:
macd_line_prev <= macd_signal_prev - Today:
macd_line > macd_signal - Confirms bullish momentum shift
- Yesterday:
Double Confirmation: Both crossovers must happen simultaneously on the signal date, providing higher-quality setups with stronger conviction.
Key Characteristics:
- Buy signals only - This strategy generates only bullish signals (no sell signals)
- Fewer but higher quality - Dual confirmation means 5-20 signals per day vs. 20-40 for single-indicator strategies
- Fast response - EMA10 catches early momentum shifts
- Momentum context - MACD adds underlying momentum confirmation
- Swing trading focus - Ideal for 1-4 week holding periods
Key Criteria:
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Buy: Price > EMA10 AND MACD line crosses above signal line
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Sell: Price < EMA10 AND MACD line crosses below signal line
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Minimum ADV: $40M (liquidity filter)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Fresh signal: All conditions met on today's close
Holding Period: 1-3 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High
🚨Risk warning: EMA crossovers generate more signals but higher whipsaw risk in ranging markets.
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
📈 Buy-Side Signals (Top 10 of 28 total)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | RSI14 | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBSH | Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | Financial Services | 48.44 | 21.2 | $-112K | 21 | $5.07 | 7.1 |
| 2 | UMBF | UMB Financial Corporation | Financial Services | 111.65 | 26.0 | — | 34 | $14.27 | 8.5 |
| 3 | DORM | Dorman Products, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 105.19 | 26.2 | — | 41 | $0.00 | 3.2 |
| 4 | ADPT | Adaptive Biotechnologi... | Healthcare | 13.90 | 28.3 | $-21.5M | 36 | $-0.01 | 2.1 |
| 5 | AUB | Atlantic Union Banksha... | Financial Services | 34.94 | 29.2 | — | 29 | $4.78 | 5.0 |
| 6 | ASB | Associated Banc-Corp | Financial Services | 24.96 | 29.5 | — | 29 | $3.17 | 4.1 |
| 7 | MET | MetLife, Inc. | Financial Services | 69.89 | 30.4 | — | 35 | $12.85 | 46.0 |
| 8 | USB | U.S. Bancorp | Financial Services | 52.14 | 30.7 | — | 23 | $6.15 | 81.0 |
| 9 | CRL | Charles River Laborato... | Healthcare | 159.19 | 33.1 | — | 42 | $15.49 | 7.8 |
| 10 | OZK | Bank OZK | Financial Services | 44.70 | 33.5 | — | 21 | $7.30 | 5.0 |
📉 Sell-Side Signals (0 Total)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):
No signals found.
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Financial Services (11), Technology (6), Consumer Cyclical (4)
Insider selling: ADPT (Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation, $-21.5M), DK (Delek US Holdings, Inc., $-8.8M), SATS (EchoStar Corporation, $-5.3M)
Insider buying: THO (Thor Industries, Inc., $+229K)
Near-term earnings: CNM (Core & Main, Inc.) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.
Data coverage: 28.6% insider, 0.0% congressional, 89.3% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 32.1% news
Peer Analysis
Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:
USB (U.S. Bancorp): Leads 10 peers: PNC ($206.35, +1.2%), DB ($28.95, -1.1%), LYG ($5.03), ITUB ($8.05, -1.1%), TFC ($45.32, +1.0%) | Peer of: BCS ($20.68), CFG ($58.94, +1.7%), DB ($28.95, -1.1%) and 18 more
MET (MetLife, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: LNC ($35.12, +1.2%), AFL ($106.20, -0.4%), UNM ($73.84, +0.8%), MFC ($34.43, +0.2%), PRU ($94.80, +0.5%) | Peer of: AFL ($106.20, -0.4%), AIG ($74.34, -1.0%), BSBR ($5.69, -1.6%) and 11 more
AUB (Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation): Leads 10 peers: FFIN ($29.55, +0.0%), GBCI ($44.67, +0.8%), UBSI ($40.85, +1.3%), IFS ($48.76, +1.4%), HWC ($63.41, +1.1%) | Peer of: ABCB ($76.56, +1.1%), AVAL ($4.20, -0.9%), AX ($84.47, +0.8%) and 8 more
CBSH (Commerce Bancshares, Inc.): Leads 8 peers: BOKF ($126.55, +0.4%), PNFP ($84.10, +0.3%), VLY ($12.27, +2.2%), CFR ($134.79, +0.9%), PB ($66.41, +0.7%) | Peer of: AXS ($101.46, +1.1%), BOKF ($126.55, +0.4%), BPOP ($133.09, +1.0%) and 10 more
DORM (Dorman Products, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: RUSHA ($66.61, +1.6%), GTX ($17.96), BC ($73.80, -0.3%), KTB ($71.17, +1.9%), GNTX ($21.81, +2.9%) | Peer of: ABG ($189.89, -0.9%), ALSN ($117.89, +2.8%), APTV ($70.92, -0.1%) and 17 more
UMBF (UMB Financial Corporation): Leads 10 peers: ONB ($21.72, +0.8%), CFR ($134.79, +0.9%), WTFC ($136.10, +1.3%), WAL ($69.69, +0.8%), CBSH ($48.44, +0.7%) | Peer of: BOKF ($126.55, +0.4%), BPOP ($133.09, +1.0%), CBSH ($48.44, +0.7%) and 12 more
ADPT (Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation): Leads 9 peers: MLYS ($22.88, -3.3%), SRRK ($42.30, -3.1%), LEGN ($17.09, -0.8%), IDYA ($30.53, -3.5%), IRON ($59.61, +0.8%) | Peer of: APLS ($17.23, -1.9%), ATEC ($11.75, -3.3%), CPRX ($23.07, -1.1%) and 10 more
OZK (Bank OZK): Leads 9 peers: UBSI ($40.85, +1.3%), HWC ($63.41, +1.1%), IFS ($48.76, +1.4%), AVAL ($4.20, -0.9%), ABCB ($76.56, +1.1%) | Peer of: ABCB ($76.56, +1.1%), AUB ($34.94, +0.7%), AVAL ($4.20, -0.9%) and 15 more
CRL (Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.): Leads 8 peers: QGEN ($39.78, +0.7%), BIO ($272.12, +2.7%), BAX ($16.72, +0.7%), AVTR ($7.73, +1.8%), RVTY ($87.46, +0.3%) | Peer of: BIO ($272.12, +2.7%), PEN ($334.17, -0.4%), QGEN ($39.78, +0.7%) and 2 more
ASB (Associated Banc-Corp): Leads 9 peers: SFBS ($74.52, +1.4%), AVAL ($4.20, -0.9%), TCBI ($94.58, +0.7%), BANF ($108.52, +1.3%), IBOC ($67.84, +0.3%) | Peer of: BANF ($108.52, +1.3%), BBAR ($14.05, -1.4%), BGC ($9.43, -1.7%) and 17 more
Recent Headlines
ASB (Associated Banc-Corp)
- Associated Banc-Corp to Announce First Quarter 2026 Earnings and Hold Conference Call on April 23, 2026 (source)
- ASB or CBSH: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? (source)
- Associated Banc-Corp: Series F Preferred Provides Better Returns Than Baby Bond (source)
- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE:ASB) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts (source)
AUB (Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation)
- Congress Asset Management Co. Increases Stock Position in Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. $AUB (source)
- Atlantic Union Bankshares Co. (NASDAQ:AUB) Receives $43.17 Consensus Price Target from Analysts (source)
CBSH (Commerce Bancshares, Inc.)
- ASB or CBSH: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? (source)
UMBF (UMB Financial Corporation)
- UMB Financial Corporation $UMBF Shares Sold by Captrust Financial Advisors (source)
- UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UMBF) Receives Average Recommendation of “Buy” from Brokerages (source)
USB (U.S. Bancorp)
- U.S. Bancorp $USB Holdings Trimmed by CWA Asset Management Group LLC (source)
- U.S. Bancorp $USB Shares Bought by Nordea Investment Management AB (source)
- U.S. Bancorp $USB Shares Sold by Confluence Investment Management LLC (source)
- Wally Mlynarski Named Elavon CEO (source)
- Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab Purchases New Holdings in U.S. Bancorp $USB (source)
- Alan Flanagan joins U.S. Bank as head of Global Investment Services (source)
Market Context
The broad market exhibited modest declines across major indices, with the S&P 500 down 0.36%, Nasdaq falling 0.84%, and Dow slipping 0.18%, signaling a cautious risk appetite amid a short-term bearish trend. For an EMA10 price MACD strategy, which relies on short-term momentum crossovers, this environment heightens the risk of signal whipsaws, as downward pressure could delay bullish confirmations or accelerate bearish divergences. Traders should prioritize signals aligned with the prevailing downtrend to avoid counter-trend traps.
Elevated volatility, reflected in the VIX rising 3.06% to 26.95, amplifies intraday swings, making EMA10 and MACD readings more susceptible to noise and false breakouts. In such conditions, shorter-term signals demand tighter stops and confirmation from volume or higher timeframes, as heightened uncertainty often leads to rapid reversals that erode edge in momentum-based approaches.
With 28 total signals and Financial Services leading, sector rotation appears tilted toward cyclicals potentially resilient in a risk-off setup, though broader weakness tempers enthusiasm. This suggests focusing on top-sector signals for relative strength plays, while monitoring for rotation back to defensives if volatility persists.
Vlad's Take (EverHint)
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Financial Services (11 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 1 signal with insider buying adds conviction. 7 signals showing insider selling warrant caution. Average RSI of 38 indicates oversold conditions.
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