Check out Hima’s full video breakdown below — then scroll down for the key chart highlights.
The government shutdown has now become the second longest in U.S. history — but earnings season continues to roll forward, providing continued trading opportunities.
I’m looking at companies reporting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and what their chart setups might reveal ahead of earnings. Here’s the highlights!
Valero Energy (VLO): When Forecasting and Momentum Line Up
Valero’s been pulling back after a strong run — and it’s been beautifully trading momentum around the RSI Power Zones, my favorite momentum indicator.
Back in August, it held Bull Support, rallied up into Bull Resistance twice, then topped in late September. Now it’s pulling back again, and this is where I like to layer techniques.
My forecast calls for a move toward 155.00 by Tuesday October 28 — and we nearly hit that price target already. Forecasts combine price and time, and this one lines up with an Old Top from July 10. Two signals pointing to the same zone — that’s what I call layering data for higher probability action.
T-Mobile (TMUS): Reading the Speed of the Market
T-Mobile gapped lower at the open today, traded down under 220.00, and then quickly reversed to fill the gap.
That fast rebound shows a shift in the speed of the market. Add in the retest of the June 17 low — part of a sideways range stretching back to January — and you’ve got layers of support forming.
Even with earnings tomorrow, this combo of gap behavior + range support + shifting speed suggests buyers are quietly stepping in.
Intel (INTC): Momentum as a Heads-Up Indicator
Intel ran right into the Bull Resistance Power Zone — a classic early momentum warning before the top.
Strong markets can show surging momentum before price peaks, and that’s your cue to tighten up trailing stops on long positions. Now, I’m watching price support at the September 30 candle.
If earnings pull price back toward Bull Support, that could create a clean price–momentum setup to the upside.
Norfolk Southern (NSC): For Traders Who Like It Steady
NSC’s a good example of a calm, steady trend. It’s held Bull Support and Bull Resistance beautifully, showing consistent strength.
If price finally closes above the October 14 high around 292.00, there’s room toward 300.00 and beyond. The trend + support + resistance layers here make this one of the week’s cleaner layered setups.
The Bottom Line:
Whether it’s forecasting, price action, or momentum — no single tool tells the whole story. The goal is to layer these perspectives to see when multiple pieces of market evidence align.
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Continued luck navigating earnings season — and whatever else the market throws our way!
~ Hima
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