EverHint – EMA10 × Price × MACD – Top 4 Buy Signals for Feb 12, 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: $40M (liquidity filter)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Fresh signal: All conditions met on today's close
Holding Period: 1-3 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
📈 Buy-Side Signals (4 Total)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | RSI14 | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VKTX | Viking Therapeutics, Inc. | Healthcare | 30.49 | 43.7 | $-890K | 68 | $-1.68 | 3.4 |
| 2 | VITL | Vital Farms, Inc. | Consumer Defensive | 27.71 | 46.3 | — | 83 | $2.13 | 1.2 |
| 3 | AEO | American Eagle Outfitt... | Consumer Cyclical | 24.53 | 53.1 | $-26.9M | 27 | $1.91 | 4.2 |
| 4 | CROX | Crocs, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 98.46 | 70.1 | — | 83 | $14.83 | 5.4 |
📉 Sell-Side Signals (0 Total)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):
No signals found.
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Consumer Cyclical (2), Consumer Defensive (1), Healthcare (1)
Insider selling: AEO (American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., $-26.9M), VKTX (Viking Therapeutics, Inc., $-890K)
Data coverage: 50.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 25.0% news
Peer Analysis
Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:
VKTX (Viking Therapeutics, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: CRNX ($44.08, -7.4%), KYMR ($84.02, +2.1%), IMVT ($25.64, -1.2%), NAMS ($34.86, +1.8%), PRAX ($332.92, +3.0%) | Peer of: ACAD ($21.61, -3.8%), ACLX ($68.65, -1.8%), BLTE ($174.61, -0.3%) and 11 more
AEO (American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: BKE ($52.65, +1.0%), VSCO ($56.94, +1.1%), COLM ($61.88, -0.5%), GEF ($76.29, +0.7%), YETI ($47.35, -0.2%) | Peer of: AAP ($58.23, -2.4%), ANF ($91.92, +0.5%), ASO ($57.73, -2.9%) and 10 more
VITL (Vital Farms, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: FDP ($39.88, -0.1%), DOLE ($15.78, -0.2%), TR ($41.18, +2.9%), IMKTA ($88.55, +2.1%), SPB ($75.83, +0.4%) | Peer of: CALM ($83.21, +0.0%), DOLE ($15.78, -0.2%), FDP ($39.88, -0.1%) and 6 more
CROX (Crocs, Inc.): Leads 8 peers: GOLF ($100.01, +0.2%), FTDR ($57.14, +1.5%), GPK ($12.21, -1.6%), ABG ($234.07, +0.8%), EAT ($162.54, -2.4%) | Peer of: FTDR ($57.14, +1.5%), GOLF ($100.01, +0.2%), RSI ($15.89, -7.1%)
Recent Headlines
AEO (American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.)
- Why the Market Dipped But American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Gained Today (source)
- AEO Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Results on March 4, 2026 (source)
- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. $AEO Stake Lessened by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (source)
- NYSE Content Update: American Eagle Outfitters + Sydney Sweeney to Ring Opening Bell (source)
- Popular Retailer Ripe for Bullish Attention (source)
- Is Most-Watched Stock American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Worth Betting on Now? (source)
- AlphaQuest LLC Purchases New Shares in American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. $AEO (source)
Market Context
Broad market indices declined notably, with the S&P 500 down 1.79%, Nasdaq dropping 2.36%, and Dow falling 1.39%, signaling a bearish trend and waning risk appetite among investors. The VIX surged 19.38% to 20.82, reflecting heightened volatility that amplifies intraday swings. For an EMA10 price MACD strategy, which relies on short-term momentum crossovers, this environment increases the risk of whipsaws—false signals triggered by rapid reversals—potentially eroding the reliability of the four generated signals.
In a risk-off climate, trend-following indicators like EMA10 and MACD may struggle to confirm sustained direction amid choppy price action, advising traders to prioritize higher-timeframe confluence or reduced position sizes. Elevated VIX levels often exacerbate downside momentum in broad indices, making bullish signals particularly vulnerable unless supported by volume.
Consumer Cyclical's emergence as the top sector for signals hints at subtle rotation dynamics, where defensive pockets within cyclicals could offer relative strength despite overall market pressure. However, volatility's uptick tempers enthusiasm, suggesting these signals warrant tight stops to navigate potential sector pullbacks aligned with the indices' weakness.
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