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The desk is running with conviction today — multiple names in play, and most of them are moving the right way.

Jun 25, 2026 · 2:01 PM CT · 1:42 · The Alpha Brief | Desk | Thu, Jun 25

The desk is running with conviction today — multiple names in play, and most of them are moving the right way. Technology is split right now, and that split is intentional. We are leaning long on one large-cap tech name with solid conviction — the setup has the shape of a squeeze building toward…

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The desk is running with conviction today — multiple names in play, and most of them are moving the right way.

Technology is split right now, and that split is intentional. We are leaning long on one large-cap tech name with solid conviction — the setup has the shape of a squeeze building toward resolution. On the other side of that sector, we have a short on a different large-cap tech name, also with solid conviction, and that one is already working. Two names, same sector, opposite posture. That is not a contradiction — that is the desk doing its job.

Financials have our attention on the short side. One large-cap name there where we have real conviction. The setup shape suggests distribution, and we are positioned accordingly.

Healthcare is the most active pocket today. We have a long working — solid conviction, and it is moving in our favor. We also have a short in the same sector, different name, also working. Healthcare is giving the desk two clean looks right now, and both are producing.

Overall posture is mixed directionally but high conviction across the board. The desk is not forcing themes — it is following setups.

That is the desk read. Position accordingly, or do not. Your call.

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