The PNTHR’s Perch — Week of Nov 10-14, 2025: Stocks & Strategy

stock market| PNTHR'S PERCH Newsletter
November 15, 2025•1 min read

Message from the CIO, Scott McBrien

Top Stocks, Real Signals, Precision Timing

Each chart below shows a stock from the PNTHR 100 — the year’s top performers — along with our proprietary signals for timing entries and exits.

These signals help us identify when momentum is shifting or risk is increasing, so you can see not just what to own, but when it matters most.

AppLovin Corporation (APP) chart

AppLovin Corporation (APP)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was A Buy Signal 3 Weeks Ago

Annual Return YTD 72.22%

KLA Corporation (KLAC) chart

KLA Corporation (KLAC)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was An Exit Signal This Past Week

Annual Return YTD 80.02%

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) chart

Howmet Aerospace (HWM)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was An Exit Signal This Past Week

Annual Return YTD 85.87%

Intel (INTC) chart

Intel (INTC)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was An Exit Signal This Past Week

Annual Return YTD 77.16%

NRG Energy (NRG) chart

NRG Energy (NRG)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was An Exit Signal This Past Week

Annual Return YTD 83.10%

Corning Inc. (GLW) chart

Corning Inc. (GLW)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was An Exit Signal This Past Week

Annual Return YTD 72.69%

GE Aerospace (GE) chart

GE Aerospace (GE)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was An Exit Signal This Past Week

Annual Return YTD 82.76%

CVS Health (CVS) chart

CVS Health (CVS)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was A Buy Signal 16 Weeks Ago

Annual Return YTD 73.33%

Zscaler (ZS) chart

Zscaler (ZS)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was An Exit Signal This Past Week

Annual Return YTD 65.98%

TE Connectivity (TEL) chart

TE Connectivity (TEL)

Latest PNTHR FUNDS Signal Was An Exit Signal This Past Week

Annual Return YTD 66.00%

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Scott McBrien is an accomplished investment professional with decades of experience in equities, futures, and quantitative strategies. Early in his career, he worked as a Stock and Futures Broker, Senior Technical Analyst, and Futures Trader in Chicago before co-founding PNTHR FUNDS in 2025 with Cindy Eagar, launching the Carnivore Quant Fund, LP—a Reg D, 506(c), 3(c)(1) long/short equity hedge fund for Qualified Investors. Together, they built a proprietary investment platform known for precision stock selection, disciplined risk management, and exceptional performance, including during the 2022 downturn. Scott chronicled his contrarian philosophy in The Sigma Investor™, an Amazon #1 New Release, and has been featured by CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Business Journals, and Business Insider, which highlighted his timely short positions ahead of the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapse. With a career spanning hands-on trading, fintech innovation, and fund management, Scott brings unmatched market insight, entrepreneurial vision, and disciplined execution.

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Scott McBrien is an accomplished investment professional with decades of experience in equities, futures, and quantitative strategies. Early in his career, he worked as a Stock and Futures Broker, Senior Technical Analyst, and Futures Trader in Chicago before co-founding PNTHR FUNDS in 2025 with Cindy Eagar, launching the Carnivore Quant Fund, LP—a Reg D, 506(c), 3(c)(1) long/short equity hedge fund for Qualified Investors. Together, they built a proprietary investment platform known for precision stock selection, disciplined risk management, and exceptional performance, including during the 2022 downturn. Scott chronicled his contrarian philosophy in The Sigma Investor™, an Amazon #1 New Release, and has been featured by CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Business Journals, and Business Insider, which highlighted his timely short positions ahead of the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapse. With a career spanning hands-on trading, fintech innovation, and fund management, Scott brings unmatched market insight, entrepreneurial vision, and disciplined execution.

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