EverHint – Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard Signals for Jan 16, 2026 – Industrials Leads with 13 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 | RKT | Rocket Companies, Inc. | Financial Services | 23.24 | 0.982 | 1.90x | 0.0% | $-196K | 41 | $1.26 | 65.6 |
| 2 | WT | WisdomTree, Inc. | Financial Services | 15.16 | 0.963 | 1.82x | 0.0% | $-294K | 14 | $1.10 | 2.1 |
| 3 | PFSI | PennyMac Financial Ser... | Financial Services | 159.46 | 0.943 | 3.35x | 0.0% | $-6.2M | 13 | $20.84 | 8.3 |
| 4 | ENTG | Entegris, Inc. | Technology | 117.35 | 0.913 | 1.81x | 0.0% | $-316K | 20 | $5.29 | 17.8 |
| 5 | TECH | Bio-Techne Corp | Healthcare | 68.67 | 0.909 | 1.92x | 0.0% | — | 19 | $3.15 | 10.7 |
| 6 | AG | First Majestic Silver ... | Basic Materials | 21.50 | 0.907 | 1.51x | 0.0% | — | 34 | $0.59 | 10.5 |
| 7 | CEF | Sprott Physical Gold a... | Financial Services | 51.55 | 0.906 | 1.53x | 0.0% | — | — | — | 10.0 |
| 8 | BWXT | BWX Technologies, Inc. | Industrials | 217.89 | 0.893 | 1.63x | 0.0% | — | 38 | $6.00 | 19.9 |
| 9 | RVTY | Revvity, Inc. | Healthcare | 112.50 | 0.876 | 1.62x | 0.0% | — | 14 | $6.80 | 13.3 |
| 10 | EC | Ecopetrol S.A. | Energy | 12.25 | 0.875 | 1.59x | 0.0% | — | — | $4982.85 | 25.2 |
| 11 | MKSI | MKS Instruments, Inc. | Technology | 203.99 | 0.866 | 1.96x | 0.0% | — | 26 | $10.08 | 13.7 |
| 12 | SVM | Silvercorp Metals Inc. | Basic Materials | 11.31 | 0.854 | 1.75x | 0.0% | — | 25 | $0.66 | 2.5 |
| 13 | POWL | Powell Industries, Inc. | Industrials | 419.98 | 0.828 | 2.23x | 0.0% | — | 20 | $0.00 | 5.1 |
| 14 | KLAC | KLA Corporation | Technology | 1567.82 | 0.810 | 1.65x | 0.0% | — | 13 | $48.01 | 206.0 |
| 15 | BILI | Bilibili Inc. | Communication Services | 32.48 | 0.787 | 1.82x | 0.0% | — | 34 | $14.22 | 13.6 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Industrials (13), Financial Services (11), Technology (7)
Insider selling: PFSI (PennyMac Financial Services, In, $-6.2M), RKT (Rocket Companies, Inc., $-196K), SNEX (StoneX Group Inc., $-365K)
Near-term earnings: NTRS (Northern Trust Corporation), UMC (United Microelectronics Corpora) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.
Data coverage: 28.0% insider, 96.0% earnings, 98.0% analyst, 40.0% news
Recent Headlines
AG (First Majestic Silver Corp.)
- First Majestic's Q4 Silver-Equivalent Production Jumps 37% Y/Y (source)
- First Majestic Trading at a Premium Value: Here's How to Play the Stock (source)
- First Majestic Reports 2025 Production and 2026 Outlook; Increases Dividend (source)
- D.A. Davidson & CO. Lowers Stock Position in First Majestic Silver Corp. $AG (source)
KLAC (KLA Corporation)
- Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why KLA (KLAC) is a Great Choice (source)
- Why KLA Corp Stock Popped Today (source)
- Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Attempt Gains on Chip Stock Strength (source)
- Chip Stocks Rally: NVIDIA, AMD, Micron Lifted by TSMC Q4 Beat (source)
- Chip Stocks: NVIDIA, AMD, Micron Lifted by TSMC Q4 Beat (source)
RVTY (Revvity, Inc.)
- Revvity, Inc. (RVTY) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript (source)
- Stock Market Today: Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Lag Ahead Of December CPI Print— JPMorgan, Alphabet, Five9 In Focus (UPDATED) (source)
- Revvity Stock Jumps on Profit Outlook Hike. Why the Shares Are at a Crossroads. (source)
- Revvity says it will exceed 2025 profit forecast range (source)
- Revvity to Hold Earnings Call on Monday, February 2, 2026; Provides Update on Financial Performance (source)
- RVTY & Eli Lilly Partner to Expand Access to AI Drug Discovery Models (source)
- Revvity Inc. $RVTY Shares Purchased by SG Americas Securities LLC (source)
- Revvity Collaborates with Lilly to Expand Access to AI Drug Discovery Models (source)
SVM (Silvercorp Metals Inc.)
- Silvercorp Reports Operational Results and Financial Results Release Date for the Third Quarter, Fiscal 2026 (source)
- Silverco Files Updated Mineral Resource Report on the Cusi Project (source)
TECH (Bio-Techne Corp)
- Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript (source)
Market Context
Broad market indices are experiencing mild declines, with the S&P 500 down 0.30%, Nasdaq off 0.53%, and Dow Jones slipping 0.22%, signaling a cautious short-term trend and subdued risk appetite among investors. For a momentum swing breakout strategy generating 50 signals, this environment suggests potential for selective opportunities amid the pullback, as minor corrections can set up breakout setups in assets with underlying strength. However, the lack of aggressive selling limits the depth of swings, potentially requiring tighter risk management to avoid false breakouts in a sideways-to-lower bias.
The VIX's 2.72% rise to 15.86 indicates modestly increasing volatility, which could enhance intraday swings favorable for momentum breakouts by expanding price ranges and creating clearer momentum shifts. Yet, at this still-relatively contained level, volatility remains supportive rather than disruptive, allowing the strategy to capitalize on rotational flows without excessive whipsaws. Traders should prioritize signals with strong volume confirmation to navigate the uptick in uncertainty.
With Industrials as the top sector amid 50 total signals, sector rotation appears tilted toward cyclical areas, potentially reflecting selective risk-on moves despite broader caution. This dynamic bolsters the strategy's effectiveness in Industrials, where breakouts may gain traction from relative strength, but cross-sector confirmation is key to avoid traps in underperforming areas like technology implied by Nasdaq's steeper drop.
⚠️ 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
Vlad's Take (EverHint)
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Industrials (13 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 14 signals showing insider selling warrant caution.
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