Safe havens shine amidst geopolitical tensions and new buy signals

U.S. stocks kicked off the year with solid gains across the board, as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all climbed amid fresh geopolitical tensions in Venezuela. Those developments sparked a rush into safe havens like gold and oil, giving the broader market a lift as investors weighed the ripple effects. It’s a reminder that global events can quickly shift capital flows, creating pockets of opportunity even when headlines feel unpredictable.

Quant Rockets Performance Highlights

Top Gainers Today

Karman Holdings Inc. (KRMN): +9.21%

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS): +8.93%

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS): +8.82%

Largest Decliners Today

ABIVAX Société Anonyme (ABVX): -7.88%

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE): -7.53%

Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB): -6.93%

Quant Rockets, our rules-based momentum model, thrives in these rotational setups by zeroing in on stocks showing real price strength, backed by volume surges and volatility patterns. It doesn’t guess market direction; instead, it scans daily for U.S. equities where momentum is building through objective technical signals, surfacing just a handful of high-conviction swing trades. Today, that focus paid off in several names tied to the safe-haven bid. Karman Holdings jumped 9.21% on robust volume, while mining plays like Fortuna Mining (up 4.56%) and Hecla Mining (up 4.53%) rode the gold tailwind, their trend structures aligning perfectly with the model’s criteria for continuation.

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Space and tech momentum held firm too, with AST SpaceMobile gaining 8.93% and Rocket Lab up 2.83%, as capital flowed into innovative sectors amid the broader optimism.

Not every signal stuck the landing. Lumentum Holdings dropped 7.53% and Astera Labs fell 6.93%, likely caught in sector rotation away from optics and semis as energy and metals heated up. The model responds with predefined exits based on momentum fade or stop logic, trimming exposure without second-guessing. Overall, the portfolio captured upside from where money was moving, blending winners in resources and space with discipline on the laggards.

This is systematic trading in action: letting price, volume, and volatility dictate entries and outs over weeks-long holds, helping active traders stay disciplined. Curious how it spots these edges? Check out Quant Rockets for the full picture.

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