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EverHint – Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard Signals for Jan 21, 2026 – Industrials Leads with 13 Setups

50 signals. Industrials leads (13). 13 with insider selling. 1 with congressional buying. 2 with congressional selling. price range $7-$1568. sectors: Industrials (13), Financial Services (11), Technology (7). 1 report earnings within 7 days. 50.0% have news.

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:

  • Strong RSI momentum (configurable thresholds)

  • Volume surge above average

  • Price momentum confirmation

  • Minimum ADV: $25M+ (varies by variant)

  • Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings

  • 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 36 $1.26 65.6
2 WT WisdomTree, Inc. Financial Services 15.16 0.963 1.82x 0.0% $-294K 9 $1.10 2.1
3 PFSI PennyMac Financial Ser... Financial Services 159.46 0.943 3.35x 0.0% $-6.1M 89 $20.84 8.3
4 ENTG Entegris, Inc. Technology 117.35 0.913 1.81x 0.0% $-316K 15 $5.29 17.8
5 TECH Bio-Techne Corp Healthcare 68.67 0.909 1.92x 0.0% 14 $3.15 10.7
6 AG First Majestic Silver ... Basic Materials 21.50 0.907 1.51x 0.0% 29 $0.58 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% 33 $6.00 19.9
9 RVTY Revvity, Inc. Healthcare 112.50 0.876 1.62x 0.0% 9 $6.78 13.3
10 EC Ecopetrol S.A. Energy 12.25 0.875 1.59x 0.0% $5035.84 25.2
11 MKSI MKS Instruments, Inc. Technology 203.99 0.866 1.96x 0.0% 21 $10.92 13.7
12 SVM Silvercorp Metals Inc. Basic Materials 11.31 0.854 1.75x 0.0% 20 $0.66 2.5
13 POWL Powell Industries, Inc. Industrials 419.98 0.828 2.23x 0.0% 15 $0.00 5.1
14 KLAC KLA Corporation Technology 1567.82 0.810 1.65x 0.0% 8 $49.41 206.0
15 BILI Bilibili Inc. Communication Services 32.48 0.787 1.82x 0.0% 29 $14.25 13.6

Field Notes

Sector concentration: Industrials (13), Financial Services (11), Technology (7)

Insider selling: PFSI (PennyMac Financial Services, In, $-6.1M), RKT (Rocket Companies, Inc., $-196K), SNEX (StoneX Group Inc., $-365K)

Near-term earnings: LFUS (Littelfuse, Inc.) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.

Data coverage: 26.0% insider, 6.0% congressional (1 recent/90d, 2 older/1y), 96.0% earnings, 98.0% analyst, 50.0% news


Congressional Activity

GD (General Dynamics Corporation) 🔴 Bearish (1y)

  • 1 sale by 1 member
  • Top seller: Sen. John Boozman (AR) - 1 transaction ($1,001 - $15,000)

GS (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)) 🔴 Bearish (90d)

  • 1 sale by 1 member
  • Top seller: Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) - 1 transaction ($100,001 - $250,000)

KEX (Kirby Corporation) 🟢 Bullish (1y)

  • 1 purchase by 1 member
  • Top buyer: Sen. Angus King (ME) - 1 transaction ($1,001 - $15,000)

Recent Headlines

AG (First Majestic Silver Corp.)

  • Is First Majestic Silver's Higher Production a Catalyst for Future Growth? (source)
  • Hecla Mining vs. First Majestic: Which Silver Mining Stock has Greater Upside? (source)
  • International Vector Equity Portfolio Sells 14,603 Shares of First Majestic Silver Corp (AG) (source)
  • 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)

BWXT (BWX Technologies, Inc.)

  • Short Interest in BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) Increases By 19.6% (source)
  • Anchor Capital Advisors LLC Has $36.81 Million Stock Holdings in BWX Technologies, Inc. $BWXT (source)
  • Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA Purchases 239,292 Shares of BWX Technologies, Inc. $BWXT (source)

CEF (Sprott Physical Gold and Silver)

  • FSSL: Buy A Dollar For Seventy-Seven Cents With This New High-Yield CEF (source)

EC (Ecopetrol S.A.)

  • Ecopetrol Announces Hydrocarbon-Producing Departments' Nominee to the Board of Directors on Slate Proposed by Government of Colombia (source)
  • Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” from Analysts (source)
  • Ecopetrol Announces Employee Elected to the Board of Directors on Slate Proposed by Government of Colombia as a Result of Voting Process (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)

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)

WT (WisdomTree, Inc.)

  • Is WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (QHY) a Strong ETF Right Now? (source)
  • WisdomTree Schedules Earnings Conference Call for Q4 on January 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET (source)

Market Context

Broad market indices advanced today, with the Dow Jones leading gains at +1.09%, followed by the S&P 500 at +0.95% and Nasdaq at +0.90%. This uniform upside reflects a bullish trend and healthy risk appetite, creating a favorable backdrop for momentum swing breakout strategies. Such conditions support continuation plays, as rising indices encourage buyers to chase breakouts, potentially amplifying signal performance across the 50 generated opportunities.

The VIX plunged 12.48% to 16.90, signaling subdued volatility and reduced intraday swings. While low volatility can mute the sharp price expansions ideal for breakouts, the overall uptrend mitigates this by providing steady momentum. Traders should prioritize signals with strong volume confirmation to filter noise in this calmer environment, avoiding false breakouts in less volatile sessions.

Sector rotation appears tilted toward Industrials as the top-performing group, aligning with the Dow's outperformance. This cyclical shift bolsters breakout signals in momentum-driven areas, as capital flows into leading sectors enhance trend persistence. Risk-aware positioning in Industrials-related signals could capitalize on rotational strength amid broad market positivity.

Vlad's Take (EverHint)

Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Industrials (13 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 13 signals showing insider selling warrant caution. 2 signals with congressional selling warrant attention.


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