EverHint – Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard Signals for Jan 15, 2026 – Technology Leads with 12 Setups
What This Signal Is (Quick)
Breakout Standard is a momentum swing trading strategy focused on Stocks within 3% of 52-week high - standard breakout momentum setups.
Signal Type: Breakout (momentum continuation)
Key Criteria:
- Near 52W High: Within 3%
- Volume: 1.5x+ average
- Momentum confirmation
- Holding Period: 1-4 weeks (swing trading timeframe)
- Risk Level: Medium
What Makes This Signal:
- Stock showing strong momentum near or at highs
- Increased volume confirms institutional interest
- Breaking out or consolidating near resistance
- Stocks within 3% of 52-week high - standard breakout momentum setups
Ideal For: Swing traders looking for breakout opportunities with confirmed momentum
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: $25M+ (varies by variant)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Variant-specific filters applied
Holding Period: 1-4 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
📊 Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard Signals (Top 15 of 50 total)
Ranked by score:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | Score | Vol Thrust | @52w | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FTAI | FTAI Aviation Ltd. | Industrials | 266.85 | 0.968 | 1.59x | 0.0% | — | 41 | $10.28 | 27.4 |
| 2 | AA | Alcoa Corporation | Basic Materials | 63.81 | 0.959 | 1.65x | 0.0% | — | 89 | $0.00 | 16.5 |
| 3 | HII | Huntington Ingalls Ind... | Industrials | 418.86 | 0.955 | 1.51x | 0.0% | $-247K | 21 | $22.74 | 16.4 |
| 4 | BILI | Bilibili Inc. | Communication Services | 33.12 | 0.935 | 1.59x | 0.0% | — | 35 | $14.22 | 13.9 |
| 5 | LHX | L3Harris Technologies,... | Industrials | 340.42 | 0.920 | 1.60x | 0.0% | $-4.3M | 14 | $19.98 | 63.7 |
| 6 | UCTT | Ultra Clean Holdings, ... | Technology | 43.36 | 0.913 | 2.80x | 0.0% | — | 39 | $4.71 | 2.0 |
| 7 | PFSI | PennyMac Financial Ser... | Financial Services | 150.70 | 0.900 | 1.75x | 0.0% | $-6.2M | 14 | $20.84 | 7.8 |
| 8 | TECH | Bio-Techne Corp | Healthcare | 69.96 | 0.893 | 2.03x | 0.0% | — | 20 | $3.15 | 11.0 |
| 9 | DAN | Dana Incorporated | Consumer Cyclical | 27.71 | 0.864 | 1.57x | 0.0% | — | 35 | $2.30 | 3.9 |
| 10 | ONTO | Onto Innovation Inc. | Technology | 217.85 | 0.863 | 2.40x | 0.0% | — | 21 | $10.54 | 10.7 |
| 11 | BWXT | BWX Technologies, Inc. | Industrials | 213.25 | 0.849 | 1.98x | 0.0% | — | 39 | $6.00 | 19.5 |
| 12 | BAP | Credicorp Ltd. | Financial Services | 318.78 | 0.845 | 1.90x | 0.0% | — | 25 | $152.54 | 25.3 |
| 13 | CAMT | Camtek Ltd. | Technology | 144.38 | 0.840 | 2.54x | 0.0% | — | 27 | $5.36 | 6.6 |
| 14 | NVMI | Nova Ltd. | Technology | 434.55 | 0.823 | 1.73x | 0.0% | — | 28 | $13.00 | 12.9 |
| 15 | MODG | Topgolf Callaway Brand... | Consumer Cyclical | 14.68 | 0.813 | 1.68x | 0.0% | — | 39 | $0.15 | 2.7 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Technology (12), Industrials (10), Financial Services (6)
Insider selling: PFSI (PennyMac Financial Services, In, $-6.2M), KLIC (Kulicke and Soffa Industries, I, $-1.9M), ALHC (Alignment Healthcare, Inc., $-5.0M)
Data coverage: 20.0% insider, 98.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 42.0% news
Recent Headlines
AA (Alcoa Corporation)
- Sustainable Power & Infrastructure Split Corp. Announces Name Change (source)
- Alcoa's Alumina Segment Gains Momentum: Can it Sustain? (source)
HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries,)
- HII to Host Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Feb. 5 (source)
- Here's Why You Should Add HII Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now (source)
- Huntington Ingalls (HII) Is Up 10.65% in One Week: What You Should Know (source)
- Here's Why Huntington Ingalls (HII) is a Strong Value Stock (source)
- HII's UK Facility Expansion Boosts Unmanned Systems Presence in Europe (source)
- HII is Awarded Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD Contract to Advance Homeland Defense (source)
- HII Successfully Demonstrates Sea Launcher, Ship-Based Automated Launch and Recovery of REMUS Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (source)
- HII Expands European Unmanned Operations with New Facility in Portchester, UK (source)
LHX (L3Harris Technologies, Inc.)
- Defense CEOs Get Paid a Lot. Trump Is Pushing Them to Deliver. (source)
TECH (Bio-Techne Corp)
- Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript (source)
- Mizuho Americas and NPower Advance Tech Career Pathways for New Yorkers Through Path2TECH: NetSA (source)
Market Context
Current market conditions present a mixed backdrop for momentum swing breakout signals, with broad indices showing modest divergence. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined by 0.36% and 0.69%, respectively, reflecting pressure on growth-oriented segments, while the Dow Jones gained 0.49%, hinting at rotation toward more defensive areas. This choppy environment can challenge breakout strategies, as momentum trades require clear directional conviction; the lack of uniform trend direction increases the risk of whipsaws, particularly for the 50 signals concentrated in the top Technology sector amid Nasdaq weakness.
Declining volatility, evidenced by the VIX dropping 4.12% to 15.84, supports tighter intraday swings and potentially cleaner breakouts in a calmer market. Lower VIX levels reduce the noise that often derails momentum setups, fostering opportunities for sustained moves once thresholds are breached. However, subdued volatility may cap the magnitude of swings, tempering profit potential for standard swing strategies unless risk appetite rebounds to propel follow-through.
Sector rotation dynamics further complicate execution, with the Dow's outperformance signaling a shift away from Technology toward cyclical or value plays. Traders should prioritize signals exhibiting strong relative strength within Technology to navigate this rotation, while maintaining strict risk controls given the overall risk-off tilt in broader indices. This setup favors selective, high-conviction breakouts over indiscriminate momentum chasing.
Vlad's Take (EverHint)
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Technology (12 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 10 signals showing insider selling warrant caution.
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