Edition · Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · Published 6:41 PM ET · Levels as of 2026-09-30 close

Watchlist: memory, optics, fintech & crypto

Five watchlist names were updated for the October 1 edition. MU ranks first, with LITE, COHR, and AAOI concentrating the optics theme and HOOD representing fintech and crypto exposure.

Positions: Position disclosure was not supplied in the source data for this edition.

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What changed

vs. previous edition

Added

MU · LITE · COHR · AAOI · HOOD

Removed

None

Levels moved

None

Themes

5 of 33 watchlist names updated this edition

Memory

Post-earnings memory demand and guidance are the primary catalyst.

Optics

LITE · COHR · AAOI

Reclaims and defended pullbacks define the setup across the group.

Fintech & Crypto

HOOD

HOOD requires repair of the prior reversal before continuation.

NEWS

Market News

Source + timestamp required

ReutersTreasury yields remain the dominant cross-asset risk

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5.34% before retreating, keeping long-duration growth stocks sensitive to rates even as major U.S. indexes held near flat-to-positive territory.

Reuters · 4:00 PM ET · SPY · QQQ · TLT Micron Investor RelationsMicron reports record fiscal Q4 and full-year 2026 results

Micron reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $54.23 billion and said AI-driven demand and strategic customer agreements support its fiscal 2027 outlook. The setup remains a price-confirmation trade rather than a conclusion drawn from the release alone.

Micron Investor Relations · 4:30 PM ET · MU

Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements

Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements

Federal Reserve · 9:00 AM ET

Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O

Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O

Federal Reserve · 4:00 PM ET ReutersAI spending remains strong, but financing and returns are becoming a bigger part of the debate

Reuters reported that investors are increasingly focused on the durability and financing of AI infrastructure spending as rates stay elevated. Casper treats this as market context, not a company-specific verified catalyst.

Reuters · 2:00 PM ET · NVDA · AMD · AVGO · CRWV · IREN ReutersSynopsys rallies after growth outlook and AI partnership updates

Reuters reported a double-digit share-price reaction after Synopsys outlined a stronger fiscal 2027 outlook and new OpenAI and AWS relationships. This remains secondary-source reporting until matched to primary company materials.

Reuters · 1:00 PM ET · SNPS · AMZN

CHARTS

Charts

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SETUPS

Setups

Horizon Compact view

Ticker	Thesis	Status	Trigger	Invalidation	Horizon
AAOIOptics	Hold $100 and reclaim $103.80 for continuation.	watching	$103.80	$97.40	intraday	Details Structure$100 is the pivot and $103.80-$105 is the immediate supply zone. ConfirmationClose above $105. InvalidationLoss of $97.40 support. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 1, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.
COHROptics	Long above $302.65 with participation; otherwise defend the $286 area.	watching	$302.65	$285.98	intraday	Details StructureThe prior-day high is the immediate breakout test. ConfirmationClose above $302.65. InvalidationBelow $285.98. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 1, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.
HOODFintech & Crypto	Long only on a reclaim of $119.19 after the prior reversal.	watching	$119.19	$114.93	intraday	Details StructureFresh product and AI-agent news did not prevent a reversal, so the prior high must be reclaimed. ConfirmationHold above $119.19. InvalidationBelow $114.93. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 1, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.
LITEOptics	Long on a clean reclaim of $998.88; otherwise buy only defended pullbacks.	watching	$998.88	$934.51	intraday	Details StructureOptics remains a leadership theme after strong recent volatility. ConfirmationClose above $998.88. InvalidationBelow $934.51. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 1, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.
MUMemory	Trade the post-earnings range; favor long only on acceptance above the earnings-reaction high.	watching	—	—	intraday	Details StructureFresh record earnings and above-consensus guidance make MU the dominant catalyst; price must confirm the high expectations bar. ConfirmationHold the breakout after earnings. InvalidationLoss of the post-earnings reaction low. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 1, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.
AAOIOptics	Higher-low repair after the $93.62 flush; continuation if $105 becomes support.	watching	$105.00	$96.00	swing	Details StructureThe swing case requires the former supply zone to convert into support. ConfirmationDaily close above $105. InvalidationDaily close below $96. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 8, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.
COHROptics	Continuation if $302.65 clears and holds.	watching	$302.65	$285.98	swing	Details StructureSwing confirmation requires a daily close through the prior high. ConfirmationDaily close above $302.65. InvalidationClose below $285.98. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 8, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.
HOODFintech & Crypto	Repair the prior reversal before swing continuation.	watching	$119.19	$114.93	swing	Details StructureThe swing case needs a daily close above the prior high. ConfirmationDaily close above $119.19. InvalidationClose below $114.93. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 8, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.
LITEOptics	Trend continuation if the $1,000 area becomes support.	watching	$998.88	$934.51	swing	Details StructureThe prior high is the primary acceptance level. ConfirmationDaily close above $998.88. InvalidationClose below $934.51. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 8, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.
MUMemory	Earnings and guidance reinforce the AI-memory cycle; the swing case requires price confirmation rather than a fade of good news.	watching	—	—	swing	Details StructureDaily acceptance above the post-earnings range is required. ConfirmationDaily close above the post-earnings range high. InvalidationClose below the earnings-gap or reaction low. TargetsNone published ExpiresThu, Oct 8, 2026 Plan this setup → Chart by TradingView; data may be delayed.