Our proprietary technical indicator scanner sweeps the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 each trading day, ranking stocks by the balance of bullish versus bearish signals across a broad set of momentum, trend and volume indicators. Below are the five strongest technical buy setups identified on 31 July 2026. As always, technical signals are one input among many and should be considered alongside your own research and risk tolerance.
1. Ferrovial N.V. (FER) – 16 technical buy signals
Price: $65.12 | Daily change: +4.13%
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Ferrovial N.V. tops today’s scanner with a perfect score of 16 bullish signals and zero bearish signals – the cleanest technical reading across both indices. The Spanish infrastructure giant, which manages toll roads, airports and other concession assets globally, gained more than 4% on the session, suggesting meaningful buying conviction behind the move.
The technical picture is notably strong even against a mixed analyst backdrop. Citigroup moved its rating to Neutral back in late May, citing limited near-term upside at prevailing prices. Yet the stock has continued to attract buying interest, and today’s price action – with FER pressing against key resistance levels identified in recent coverage – indicates that the market may be in the process of breaking through those zones rather than retreating from them.
Infrastructure names with international toll-road and airport exposure have drawn renewed attention as investors seek assets with inflation-linked cash flows and long-duration concession contracts. Ferrovial’s combination of regulated revenues and a growing North American presence makes it a distinctive holding within the Nasdaq 100. The complete absence of bearish technical signals today is unusual and warrants close monitoring in the sessions ahead.
2. EMCOR Group (EME) – 15 technical buy signals
Price: $802.37 | Daily change: +19.32%
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EMCOR Group surges to second place on the back of an extraordinary single-session gain of more than 19%, driven by a landmark set of second-quarter results. The specialty construction and electrical contracting firm reported record revenue, record operating income and record remaining performance obligations – a trifecta that the market rewarded emphatically. The strong showing was underpinned by surging demand from data centre construction, a segment that continues to expand at pace as artificial intelligence infrastructure investment accelerates.
With 15 bullish signals against just 3 bearish, the technical picture confirms that the breakout is broad-based rather than confined to a single indicator. Moves of this magnitude on heavy volume tend to reset a stock’s technical baseline, often drawing in momentum-oriented participants who may have been waiting for a catalyst to establish or add to positions.
It is worth noting that some valuation frameworks, including GF Value metrics cited in recent commentary, flag the stock as stretched following the gap higher. That tension between strong fundamental momentum and elevated short-term valuation is something investors should weigh carefully. The full-year guidance raise adds credibility to the earnings beat, but disciplined position sizing remains prudent after a move of this size in a single session.
3. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) – 14 technical buy signals
Price: $38.52 | Daily change: +12.50%
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Chipotle Mexican Grill rebounds sharply, scoring 14 bullish signals against 8 bearish – a net positive reading that, combined with a 12.5% daily gain, places it firmly in third position. The catalyst was a well-received second-quarter earnings release in which the fast-casual chain beat comparable sales expectations and raised its same-store sales guidance for the full year, signalling a more durable recovery in customer traffic than many analysts had anticipated heading into the print.
Particularly encouraging for longer-term observers was evidence that younger and lower-income consumers – the demographic cohorts most affected by cost-of-living pressures over the past couple of years – showed the most meaningful sequential improvement in visit frequency. Analysts at several research firms noted that Chipotle appeared to gain market share across income and age groups in each month of the quarter, suggesting the brand’s value proposition is resonating more broadly again.
That said, the bear signal count of 8 is the highest among today’s top five, reflecting some ongoing technical uncertainty. The stock had declined more than 7% year-to-date before this week’s results, and margin pressure remains a watchpoint. The combination of operational improvement and a still-premium valuation means investors may find themselves balancing optimism about the recovery narrative against the need for continued execution in coming quarters.
4. Avery Dennison (AVY) – 13 technical buy signals
Price: $174.82 | Daily change: +4.59%
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Avery Dennison, the global adhesive materials and labelling solutions company, earns fourth place with 13 bullish signals and only 2 bearish. The relatively clean signal ratio accompanies a solid 4.59% gain on the day, extending a recovery that appears to be gaining traction following a period in which the shares traded at levels some analysts characterised as not yet compelling enough to be a strong buy.
The fundamental backdrop has been constructive. Avery Dennison beat both earnings and revenue estimates in its second quarter, with pricing discipline, productivity improvements and volume growth all contributing to margin expansion. First-quarter results earlier in the year similarly came in ahead of consensus, with sales growing approximately 7% year-on-year. The Intelligent Labels division, which encompasses RFID and connected packaging products, continues to be highlighted as a structural growth driver capable of sustaining above-average revenue trajectories over the medium term.
From a technical standpoint, the low bear signal count suggests the recent share price recovery is proceeding in an orderly fashion rather than showing signs of exhaustion. Investors who have been monitoring AVY for a re-entry point after its period of underperformance may find the current combination of improving fundamentals and strengthening technical readings worthy of closer attention. As always, watching for confirmation in volume and follow-through over subsequent sessions is advisable.
5. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) – 13 technical buy signals
Price: $319.90 | Daily change: +14.09%
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Huntington Ingalls Industries rounds out the top five with 13 bullish signals and 5 bearish, posting an impressive 14% gain on the day. America’s largest military shipbuilder reported second-quarter revenues of approximately $3.4 billion, surpassing analyst estimates as higher ship volumes and new contract awards helped lift both the top line and the company’s order backlog. The results reinforced the view that HII is a core beneficiary of elevated defence spending priorities, particularly in naval vessel construction and maintenance.
Valuation commentary from several financial data providers suggests the stock may have been trading at a discount to intrinsic value estimates ahead of the results, which could partly explain the magnitude of today’s re-rating. A leadership transition announced in recent weeks added some uncertainty, but the market appears to be looking through any transition risk in favour of the strong operational and backlog data presented alongside the earnings release.
The presence of 5 bearish signals – higher than those recorded for Ferrovial or Avery Dennison – indicates that not every technical indicator has turned positive, which is worth keeping in mind after a move of this size. Defence sector stocks can be sensitive to shifts in government budget priorities, so investors considering HII should monitor both the technical follow-through and any policy developments that could influence future contract flows.
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