What kind of market are we in?

If you look at the indices, you’d think it was a complete mess.

The S&P 500 (SPY) has dropped 5% since January, while the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is trading 7% off its highs.

Both indices are trading below their 200-day moving averages. That’s a big red flag. But the indices don’t tell the whole story.

Many leaders are still acting phenomenally.

Take Fastly (FSLY). This software leader has rallied 194% since the start of the year.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has surged 227% this year.

Planet Labs PBC (PL)—a space stock—is up 83% in 2026 and trading at all-time highs.

And that’s just to name a few. Tons of individual stocks aren’t just holding up well—they’re thriving.

It’s a stock picker’s market. In fact, it’s one of the most bifurcated markets I’ve personally ever traded.

The million-dollar question is… how do we find these huge winners?

One way I identify “super stocks” in poor market conditions is paying close attention to earnings season.

Specifically, I look for stocks that recently had power earnings gaps (PEGs). This is when a stock rips higher on earnings. It’s often accompanied by huge volume.

But not all PEGs are created equal. Some fizzle out. They don’t ignite new uptrends.

I custom-built a special screener using artificial intelligence (AI) to help me find the best-of-breed names.

Take a look below. This screener identifies PEGs from the past 30 days and ranks them.

You see, it doesn’t just consider the Day 1 move.

It also factors in volume and whether or not the earnings move saw follow-through. And it rewards stocks that hit new 52-week or all-time highs on their earnings move.

This simple screener has helped me identify some of the strongest names in the entire market. In fact, we currently own two stocks from this list in my RiskHedge Live advisory.

In a bifurcated market like this, having the right tools is essential. I regularly use this AI-powered screener inside RiskHedge Live to zero in on stocks showing real demand, even while the indices struggle.

If you’re unfamiliar with RiskHedge Live, it’s my interactive trading room where I share trades in real time. You can learn more about becoming a member here.