EverHint – Momentum Swing — Aggressive Momentum Signals for Jan 16, 2026 – Industrials Leads with 1 Setups
What This Signal Is (Quick)
Aggressive Momentum is a momentum swing trading strategy focused on Triple threat: high momentum + high volume + high volatility.
Signal Type: Breakout (momentum continuation)
Key Criteria:
- Volume: 2.0x+ average
- Volatility: 50%+ annualized
- Strong momentum
- Holding Period: 1-4 weeks (swing trading timeframe)
- Risk Level: High
What Makes This Signal:
- Stock showing strong momentum near or at highs
- Increased volume confirms institutional interest
- Breaking out or consolidating near resistance
- Triple threat: high momentum + high volume + high volatility
Ideal For: Aggressive traders seeking maximum momentum with high risk/reward
Key Criteria:
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Strong RSI momentum (configurable thresholds)
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Volume surge above average
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Price momentum confirmation
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Minimum ADV: $25M+ (varies by variant)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Variant-specific filters applied
Holding Period: 1-4 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
📊 Momentum Swing — Aggressive Momentum Signals (1 Total)
Ranked by score:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | Score | Vol Thrust | @52w | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POWL | Powell Industries, Inc. | Industrials | 419.98 | 0.000 | 2.23x | 0.0% | 20 | $0.00 | 5.1 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Industrials (1)
Data coverage: 0.0% insider, 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 0.0% news
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Market Context
Broad market indices closed modestly lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.30%, Nasdaq declining 0.53%, and Dow Jones off 0.22%, signaling a cautious risk appetite amid short-term consolidation. For an aggressive momentum swing strategy, this mildly bearish trend tempers upside potential but creates opportunities for quick reversals or breakdowns, particularly with only one signal active. Traders should prioritize tight stops, as subdued downside pressure reflects balanced positioning rather than panic selling.
The VIX rose 2.72% to 15.86, indicating rising but still moderate volatility that supports intraday swings ideal for momentum plays. This level fosters enough price action for aggressive entries without excessive whipsaws, enhancing the strategy's edge on short holding periods. However, any VIX spike could amplify downside risks in a risk-off environment.
Industrials as the top sector suggest rotation toward cyclical areas amid broader weakness in growth-sensitive indices like Nasdaq, potentially driven by expectations of economic resilience. This favors momentum swings within industrials for outperformance, but broad market caution warrants confirmation of sector strength before aggressive positioning.
⚠️ Extended Non-Trading Period Alert
Important: The next 3 days (Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19) are non-trading days (weekend/holiday).
What this means:
- Markets will not reopen until Tuesday, January 20
- News and events occurring over this extended non-trading period may significantly influence market sentiment
- Monitor news flow closely during this period
- Be prepared for potential gaps or increased volatility when markets reopen
- Earnings announcements, geopolitical events, or major news during this period can lead to significant price movements at the open
- Consider adjusting position sizes or using protective stops given the extended gap risk
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