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Four compelling stocks catching fire this week - AI plays and surprising beauty winners inside 📈
Stock Region Daily Watchlist - Friday Market Insights That Actually Matter
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Hey there, fellow market watchers! 👋
It's Friday, and you know what that means – time to dive into the stocks that have been keeping me up at night (in the best way possible). This week's been a rollercoaster, and I've got four companies that are absolutely worth your attention right now.
Grab your coffee ☕ because we're about to talk some serious business.
🚀 The Magnificent Four: This Week's Must-Watch Stocks
Alibaba ($BABA) - The Comeback Kid
Okay, let's be real here – I've been cautiously optimistic about BABA for months, and this earnings beat just gave me all the validation I needed. When a company can exceed expectations while fighting tooth and nail in China's brutal competitive landscape, that tells you something about their staying power.
What's got me excited:
Earnings surprise that actually surprised (rare these days!)
Bold AI move – ditching Nvidia chips for their own solutions? That's either genius or gutsy. Probably both.
The technical levels are tight here, folks. We're looking at $124.88 as our breakout point and $123.40 as our "oh no" level. This feels like a coiled spring to me.
My take: If you've been waiting for BABA to show signs of life, this might be it. But don't bet the farm – China plays always come with extra drama.
Ulta Beauty ($ULTA) - Painting the Town Profitable
I'll admit it – I didn't see this one coming quite so strong. A 9.3% jump in net sales to $2.8 billion? In this economy? Ulta's making it look easy while everyone else is sweating bullets.
Why I'm paying attention:
Growth across ALL categories (when was the last time you saw that?)
Confidence is contagious – they raised guidance because they actually believe in their numbers
International expansion with Space NK and Mexico? Smart moves.
The $555.43 upside target looks juicy, but watch that $545.00 support like a hawk.
My honest opinion: Beauty stocks can be fickle, but Ulta's showing the kind of operational excellence that makes me think this isn't just a one-quarter wonder.
Dell Technologies ($DELL) - The AI Infrastructure Play
Holy revenue, Batman! $29.8 billion in Q2 with a 19% year-over-year increase? Dell isn't just riding the AI wave – they're building the surfboards everyone else is standing on.
What's making me bullish:
$8.2 billion in AI server shipments this quarter alone
$20 billion FY26 AI forecast (I mean, come on!)
Cash flow nearly doubled – that's real money, not accounting magic
Trading between $126.75 resistance and $124.50 support, this feels like a breakout waiting to happen.
Real talk: Dell's positioning in the AI infrastructure boom reminds me of the early cloud computing plays. Sometimes the picks and shovels make more money than the gold miners.
Caterpillar ($CAT) - The Steady Eddie
Look, CAT might not be the sexiest name on this list, but hear me out. While everyone's chasing the next AI unicorn, this industrial giant is quietly benefiting from the global infrastructure boom.
Why it deserves respect:
Robust order backlog = predictable revenue (I love predictable)
Infrastructure spending isn't going anywhere
Dividend growth for those who like getting paid while they wait
Key levels: $423.81 upside, $419.50 downside. Classic CAT – steady as she goes.
Personal bias alert: I've always had a soft spot for companies that make the world's physical infrastructure possible. CAT might not triple overnight, but it's the kind of stock that lets you sleep well.
This week's watchlist feels different. We've got a Chinese tech giant showing resilience, a beauty retailer defying gravity, a tech infrastructure play riding the AI wave, and an industrial stalwart benefiting from global rebuilding efforts.
The diversity here isn't accidental – it's what smart portfolios are made of.
My weekend homework for you: Pick one of these four and dig deeper. Read their latest 10-Q, check out what their competitors are doing, and form your own opinion. The best investment decisions come from doing your own work, not just reading my newsletter (though I appreciate you being here! 😊).
📈 What's Next?
Keep these levels bookmarked for Monday's open. Markets have been jumpy lately, so position sizing is everything. As always, trade what you see, not what you hope for.
Hit reply and let me know which of these four caught your eye – I love hearing from fellow market enthusiasts!
Until next week,
The Stock Region Team
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