Relative Strength: Identifying Alpha in Market Weakness

Core Insights - Simplicity in trading strategies is emphasized, with a focus on using a few reliable indicators to avoid analysis paralysis [1][7] - Relative strength is highlighted as a powerful indicator, particularly during market downturns, to identify stocks that outperform the market [2][3][7] Company Highlights - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): Anticipation for the Helios Platform and MI450 release has driven up shares, with analysts projecting a 60.33% growth in EPS by 2026 [4][5] - Baidu (BIDU): Positive developments include the Ernie AI assistant surpassing 200 million monthly active users and the expansion of the Apollo Go robotaxi service, alongside potential spin-off of its AI chip unit, Kunlunxin [8] - Astera Labs (ALAB): The company has shown resilience in a down market, with expectations of strong revenue growth and profitability, regaining its 50-day moving average [8] - Critical Mineral Stocks: Companies like United States Antimony (UAMY) have seen significant gains due to geopolitical tensions and tariff disputes, highlighting the importance of onshoring critical mineral production [11] Market Trends - Small-cap stocks have outperformed larger indices, with the Russell 2000 Index up nearly 7% year-to-date, contrasting with a slight decline in the Nasdaq 100 Index ETF [10]