Four stocks that are rising

The market now looks as if it has paused to catch its breath. Major indices, after their recent growth, have stopped moving actively upward, volatility has decreased, and what is often underestimated comes to the forefront – the selection of individual stories. It is precisely in such periods, when the “overall market” does not give a clear signal, that room for selective positioning appears.

The CALM methodology in such phases предполагает identifying leaders that are not just rising with the market, but are showing their own strength. This refers to so-called “buy zones” – levels where a stock has already confirmed interest from large players but has not yet moved too far.

The first company to watch is Caterpillar. Formally, it is a classic industrial giant, but its story today is much broader than just construction equipment.

The growing interest in data centers and infrastructure for artificial intelligence unexpectedly makes such companies beneficiaries of the tech boom. Equipment, energy, logistics – all of this is necessary for AI infrastructure to function. Rising target prices from analysts reinforce the signal: the market is beginning to reassess the role of “old industry” in the new digital economy. The upcoming earnings report may become a trigger that either confirms this scenario or temporarily cools expectations.

The second story is TSMC. This is a pure technological foundation. The company remains a key chip manufacturer for players like Nvidia, which places it at the center of the AI race. After a slight pullback, the stock is again approaching interesting levels. The introduction of the A13 technology is not just another update, but a signal that the company continues to maintain technological leadership. The question here is not whether demand will exist, but whether it can grow faster than already priced in.

The third company is Weatherford. The energy sector traditionally operates under its own rules, but right now it is attracting attention again. A 45% increase in earnings per share is not just a strong figure, but a sign that the business is effectively adapting to current conditions. Strong cash flow makes the company resilient even amid unstable oil prices. A breakout of key levels here may indicate not just a short-term move, but the beginning of a longer trend.

The fourth story is Teck Resources. This is a bet on the resource base of the future. Copper is a key element for electric vehicles, power grids, and the entire energy transition infrastructure. Unlike hype-driven technologies, demand here is more “physical” and long-term. A return to the breakout level may signal that the market is once again pricing in a future shortage of resources.

Putting it all together, an interesting picture emerges. On one side – technology and AI, on the other – industry and raw materials that support this technological revolution. The market is gradually ceasing to be one-dimensional and is beginning to distribute capital across different segments.

What does this mean in practice? This is not the time to buy “everything” in the hope that the market will move higher again. It is much more important to select specific stories and wait for confirmation of strength – breakouts, volume, and reactions to earnings.

Simply put, the market is no longer an elevator where everyone goes up. It is more like a staircase, where each moves at their own pace. And the investor’s task is to choose the steps that truly lead higher.