Mark Minervini notes constructive setups but cites pivot sloppiness and oil-driven uncertainty, advising measured caution without issuing explicit directional calls on the named stocks.
Maintain long equity exposure as the broader market demonstrates extreme resilience, ignoring geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds to stage a rapid V-shaped recovery to new highs.
Crude oil is vulnerable to a pullback due to tight, overbought conditions, excessively optimistic sentiment, and early signs of easing in the Hormuz Stress Index.
The author initiated an intraday short position in oil near the open highs, expecting a reversal down today, with a tight stop to avoid overnight risk if the trade doesn't work immediately.
The broader market remains in a bear market correction below the 200-day moving average, warranting a defensive stance until full capitulation and constructive base breakouts emerge.
The current market weakness is a temporary, cyclical correction, and the long-term upward trend remains intact, presenting a future buying opportunity.