Dan’s Wednesday Watchlist for August 13th

Including 4 names he’s waiting to enter soon

Every Wednesday (unless Dan is out or the market isn’t in good shape)... Dan will release the major stocks he’s watch he could trade options on. 

This week we have: 

… markets hitting record highs… 

…Chinese tariff deadline extended… 

…cryptos continuing to run hot

Market Leaders & Consistency

• Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

• S&P 500’s #1 performer YTD (up 109%). Riding explosive 48% revenue growth and AI tailwinds. Recently received a major Morningstar fair value upgrade and continues to break out post-earnings.

• GE Vernova (GEV)

• +101% YTD, a renewables and grid upgrade powerhouse. Wall Street buzzes about its growth runway in the energy transition theme.

• Super Micro Computer (SMCI)

• +94% YTD. “Pick-and-shovel” leader in AI hardware, capitalizing on server demand and data boom.

Fresh Momentum, Earnings, and Rebounds

• NRG Energy (NRG)

• Up 85% YTD. Utility sector strength and power volatility give it both defensive and breakout potential, plus analyst love.

• Howmet Aerospace (HWM)

• +64% YTD. Aerospace cycle is still gaining altitude, and Howmet keeps beating growth expectations.

• Tutor Perini Corp (TPC)

• Zacks #1 Strong Buy and on the latest “Momentum Stocks to Watch” lists. Earnings upgrades have pushed this construction name onto fresh breakouts.

Contrarian Plays & Event Pops

• Newmont Corp (NEM)

• Gold miner up 67% YTD as gold remains a macro hedge.

• Tapestry (TPR)

• Retail/luxury name posting a 65% rally—surprise earnings beat and breakout technicals.

• Seagate Technology (STX)

• Up 82% YTD, benefiting from storage demand and a recent string of analyst upgrades.

Event-Driven & Earnings Watch

• Cisco Systems (CSCO) and AMC Entertainment (AMC)

• Scheduled to report earnings this week. Watch for volatility and fresh entries post-announcement.

• ESLT, PFGC, CAE, EAT

• Notable smaller-cap names with Wednesday earnings that could jump with a surprise.

Fresh Perspectives

• Looking for undiscovered growth? Health and biotech names like Jyong Biotech (MENS) and Ouster (OUST) are among midcap darlings this month, according to growth screens.

• Circle Internet Group (CRCL): Up after its IPO earnings—another event-driven wild card.

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