For the first time in weeks, the Fear & Greed Index is showing signs of life.
After bottoming out at an “extreme fear” reading of 4, it’s now clawed its way back up into the 50s. That might not sound like a big deal, but for traders, it’s a signal that risk appetite is quietly returning.
We haven’t had a massive breakout yet. No major catalyst. No fireworks. But here’s what has changed: the market has stopped panicking. And when fear starts to fade, two things typically follow — inflows and momentum.
You’re already seeing it in sectors like Consumer Staples (XLP) and Utilities (XLU) — defensive areas that led during the selloff are still holding up. But we’re also starting to see early rotation into Communication Services (XLC) and Financials (XLF), which could be a sign that buyers are sniffing around for growth again.
It’s also a good time to look at stocks that held their ground during the drop. Take Progressive (PGR), Meta (META), or even Microsoft (MSFT) — all have shown relative strength.
And for traders who prefer volatility, keep an eye on Bitcoin (IBIT). It’s been surprisingly resilient.
The key takeaway? Fear is still in the room, but it’s no longer driving the bus. And that gives us room to look for smart setups — without feeling like we’re walking into a buzzsaw.
So while the headlines may still sound shaky, the sentiment shift beneath the surface could be laying the groundwork for the next round of trades.
A Stock to Watch: SAP SE (SAP)
SAP SE (SAP) is a stock to keep on your watchlist this week, as it tends to be bullish starting at the start of May
As the market continues its fight to stay bullish, this seasonal trend could be worth a look.
Buying SAP on May 6 and holding for 18 days has delivered an average return of 2.56% over the past several years. While past performance is no guarantee, it’s definitely worth considering as we move deeper into May.
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P.S. How to Target Worthwhile Opportunities This Earnings Season
Top companies like Carvana, Uber, Disney, DoorDash, Fortinet and Occidental Petroleum — are all set to report on the very same day (May 7).
And it’s no secret that an earnings season like this one opens up opportunities for regular traders like us.
Now, I believe most traders are already positioning themselves to ride the wave of these potential big moves.
But the truth is…
Most of them could be doing it all wrong.
Because in a market like this — one that’s been anything but calm — it doesn’t take much to end up on the wrong side of a trade.
One misstep, one bad read, or one move made out of hope instead of following a proven plan… and suddenly, a promising setup turns into a painful loss.
That’s exactly why Chris Pulver is ditching all the so-called popular ways to target winners during this earnings season to focus on one straightforward approach…
One that has shown the power to predict whether a stock could pop… or drop with an astounding 85.4% accuracy.
Look, we all know no one can guarantee wins or prevent losses, but…
Chris is hosting his first-ever Earnings Workshop at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday to break down how we’ve been able to predict these moves accurately…
And he won’t just be talking — you’ll see exactly how he’s putting his own money on the line to trade the upcoming earnings the right way…
More importantly, you’ll see how you can do it, too.
That said, the clock is ticking… and now is the time to start preparing ahead.
So, if you want to get all the details on how you can make this earnings season one of the best you’ve ever seen
From 1/29/25 – 4/13/25 on live trades the win rate has been 86% with an average return of 26.3% per trade (including winners and losers) and average hold time of 1-5 days. We cannot guarantee any specific future results, as there is always high degree of risk involved in trading.
