Markets are all about patterns and tendencies that have an edge. Here are a few I have observed and learned over the years.

A Thread.

Identify the Sector(s) of this cycle. Typically mid caps which are enjoying an earnings tailwind due to the external environment and you have a 3 year visibility into a 25% or higher eps growth. Will seem expensive throughout the cycle but will make big money.

Breakout post a genuine earnings surprise. Popularly called PEAD. Structural pattern. Works like a charm at all points of any cycle.

Serious debt reduction. Drives as much shareholder value as a high growth stock.

52 week highs across stocks in a given sector. Something is happening. Pay attention.