ILMN

Outperforming without a clear catalyst yet

• ILMN +2.75% on the last session vs SPY +0.74%: +2.0 pts of stock-specific move.
• Aftermath, rsi overbought (Oct 2): After its 11 overbought readings in the past 5 years, ILMN typically gained 3.2% over the next month (median) and was higher 64% of the time; half the outcomes fell between -1.7% and +10.8%. An ordinary month: -0.1%. Among S&P 500 stocks after overbought readings, that ranks #117 of 501.
• Market backdrop (Fri): Average Hourly Earnings m/m 0.1% vs 0.3% expected (cooler); Non-Farm Employment Change 29K vs 89K expected (weaker); S&P futures +0.41%, 10-year yield -5bp in the 30 minutes after.