EverHint – EMA10 × Price × MACD – Top 7 Buy Signals for Mar 03, 2026

What This Signal Is (Quick)

This is an experimental strategy that combines two bullish signals occurring on the same day:

1. Price crosses above EMA10 from below

   • Yesterday: price_prev <= ema10_prev
   • Today: price > ema10
   • Indicates price breaking above short-term trend

2. MACD Line crosses above Signal Line from below

   • Yesterday: macd_line_prev <= macd_signal_prev
   • Today: macd_line > macd_signal
   • Confirms bullish momentum shift

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:

• 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

How We Ranked Today

Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)

📈 Buy-Side Signals (7 Total)

Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):

📉 Sell-Side Signals (0 Total)

Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):

No signals found.

Field Notes

Sector concentration: Technology (3), Consumer Cyclical (1), Real Estate (1)

Insider selling: QLYS (Qualys, Inc., $-429K), PANW (Palo Alto Networks, Inc., $-143K)

Data coverage: 28.6% insider, 14.3% congressional (1 recent/90d), 85.7% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 57.1% news

Peer Analysis

Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:

SLG (SL Green Realty Corp): Leads 9 peers: BXP ($55.25, -1.8%), DEI ($10.02, +3.1%), KRC ($30.00, +1.1%), ARE ($52.22, -0.8%), VNO ($27.52, +0.5%) | Peer of: ARE ($52.22, -0.8%), CUZ ($23.29, +0.4%), EPR ($59.86, -0.1%) and 4 more

ZD (Ziff Davis, Inc.): Leads 8 peers: CRTO ($18.85, +3.1%), STGW ($4.95, +2.7%), OPRA ($15.42, -0.2%), IDT ($51.86, +0.6%), TV ($2.76, -1.1%) | Peer of: AMC ($1.13, -0.9%), CMPR ($70.43, -1.0%), CRTO ($18.85, +3.1%) and 5 more

PANW (Palo Alto Networks, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: ADBE ($270.99, +3.9%), CRWD ($391.42, +1.7%), TXN ($202.67, -3.4%), ACN ($209.89, +2.0%), KLAC ($1441.35, -6.1%) | Peer of: ACN ($209.89, +2.0%), ADBE ($270.99, +3.9%), CRWD ($391.42, +1.7%) and 2 more

SNN (Smith & Nephew SNATS, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: HOLX ($75.46, +0.0%), ZBH ($97.97, -1.5%), FMS ($23.37, -0.4%), MEDP ($465.38, +1.7%), RPRX ($47.48, +0.0%) | Peer of: CNC ($43.82, -1.8%), COO ($83.37, -0.7%), DXCM ($73.08, -0.9%) and 10 more

KTB (Kontoor Brands, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: PVH ($66.56, -0.1%), DORM ($116.22, +0.2%), SLGN ($47.50, -2.1%), RUSHA ($71.79, -0.8%), TNL ($74.57, +2.0%) | Peer of: CHH ($105.89, +1.7%), CROX ($85.38, -1.7%), CVCO ($563.40, +0.1%) and 9 more

QLYS (Qualys, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: BOX ($23.92, +1.4%), DLO ($11.94, -4.8%), ACIW ($41.41, +2.6%), DOCN ($55.40, -4.9%), WEX ($163.68, +3.6%) | Peer of: ACIW ($41.41, +2.6%), BDC ($136.12, -4.4%), BOX ($23.92, +1.4%) and 9 more

SPSC (SPS Commerce, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: EEFT ($72.14, +0.6%), PAGS ($10.01, -6.7%), WRD ($6.34, -5.8%), AVPT ($10.80, +2.8%), BB ($3.41, +0.3%) | Peer of: AVPT ($10.80, +2.8%), BB ($3.41, +0.3%), DLO ($11.94, -4.8%) and 9 more

Congressional Activity

PANW (Palo Alto Networks, Inc.) 🟢 Bullish (90d)

• 1 purchase by 1 member
• Top buyer: Hou. Dan Newhouse (WA) - 1 transaction ($1,001 - $15,000)

Recent Headlines

KTB (Kontoor Brands, Inc.)

• Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
• Kontoor Brands to Host Helly Hansen® Investor Day on September 2, 2026 (source)
• Kontoor Brands Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Provides Initial 2026 Outlook (source)
• Kontoor Brands: Too Many Challenges To Justify An Upgrade (source)

SLG (SL Green Realty Corp)

• SL Green Realty Corp. (SLG) Presents at Citi's Miami Global Property CEO Conference 2026 Transcript (source)
• SL Green Promotes Harrison Sitomer to President and Chief Investment Officer (source)
• SL Green Signs Office Leases Totaling 490,000 Square Feet During the First Two Months of 2026 (source)
• SL Green and Jeff Sutton Sell 690 Madison Avenue (source)

SNN (Smith & Nephew SNATS, Inc.)

• Smith+Nephew to showcase advanced Orthopaedic Handheld Robotics, Reconstruction and Trauma technologies during AAOS 2026 (source)
• Smith+Nephew to feature leading rotator cuff repair portfolio including new Tendon Seam™ Repair System and REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant at AAOS 2026 (source)
• Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
• Smith+Nephew signs exclusive US distribution agreement with RMR Ortho for patented technology that provides a unique dynamic compression nitinol fixation option (A'TOMIC™) to our surgeons (source)

SPSC (SPS Commerce, Inc.)

• SPS Commerce to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (source)

Market Context

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones posted modest gains of 0.24% and 0.02%, respectively, while the Nasdaq advanced more sharply at 1.01%, signaling a broadly positive but uneven market trend. This upward bias supports EMA10 price MACD strategies, which thrive on sustained momentum for reliable crossovers and histogram confirmations. With risk appetite evident in the tech-led strength, these signals—totaling seven—are likely to favor continuation plays rather than reversals, though the subdued broad-market moves warrant caution on overextension.

A declining VIX at 23.57 (-4.07%) reflects easing volatility, reducing intraday swings that often generate false signals in short-term EMA and MACD setups. Lower fear levels promote smoother price action, enhancing signal accuracy by minimizing whipsaws and allowing trends to develop without abrupt disruptions. However, the still-elevated VIX reading suggests residual caution, advising tighter stops around these signals to navigate potential spikes.

Technology's dominance among the signals aligns with Nasdaq outperformance, hinting at sector rotation toward growth areas amid constructive risk conditions. This concentration could amplify signal potency in a trending environment but heightens vulnerability to any broad pullback, as narrower breadth limits diversification benefits.

Vlad's Take (EverHint)

Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Technology (3 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation.

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