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EverHint – Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard Signals for Jan 23, 2026 – Basic Materials Leads with 10 Setups

33 signals. Basic Materials leads (10). 7 with insider selling. 1 with insider buying. price range $6-$453. sectors: Basic Materials (10), Healthcare (8), Financial Services (4). 1 report earnings within 7 days. full analyst coverage, 45.5% 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 33 total)

Ranked by score:

Rank Ticker Company Sector Last ($) Score Vol Thrust @52w Insider Net Days → Earnings Est EPS Mkt Cap ($B)
1 QGEN Qiagen N.V. Healthcare 55.62 0.991 1.74x 0.0% — 12 $3.43 11.5
2 FNV Franco-Nevada Corporation Basic Materials 255.75 0.950 1.81x 0.0% — 45 $7.57 49.3
3 CIB BanColombia S.A. Financial Services 82.08 0.934 1.79x 0.0% — 27 $35349.29 21.4
4 POWL Powell Industries, Inc. Industrials 417.95 0.919 1.70x 0.0% — 13 $0.00 5.1
5 SLB Schlumberger N.V. Energy 49.15 0.872 2.10x 0.0% $-1.6M 90 $3.82 73.4
6 BKD Brookdale Senior Livin... Healthcare 12.95 0.866 2.32x 0.0% — 25 $-0.37 3.1
7 ORLA Orla Mining Ltd. Basic Materials 18.45 0.812 1.64x 0.0% — 53 $1.91 6.3
8 SBSW D/B/A Sibanye-Stillwat... Basic Materials 19.45 0.759 1.63x 0.0% — 28 $10.46 13.8
9 AU AngloGold Ashanti PLC Basic Materials 106.26 0.728 1.66x 0.0% — 26 $4.95 53.6
10 ERO Ero Copper Corp. Basic Materials 32.84 0.697 1.85x 0.0% — 41 $3.47 3.4
11 PKG Packaging Corporation ... Consumer Cyclical 225.39 0.669 2.87x 0.0% — 87 $16.57 20.3
12 BKR Baker Hughes Company Energy 53.80 0.612 1.84x 0.0% — — $3.00 53.1
13 NEOG Neogen Corporation Healthcare 9.80 0.588 1.73x 0.0% — 74 $0.46 2.1
14 SANM Sanmina Corporation Technology 177.83 0.578 1.86x 0.0% — 3 $11.40 9.7
15 IBKR Interactive Brokers Gr... Financial Services 77.58 0.562 1.76x 0.0% $-735K 80 $3.13 134.0

Field Notes

Sector concentration: Basic Materials (10), Healthcare (8), Financial Services (4)

Insider selling: GILD (Gilead Sciences, Inc., $-1.7M), PCVX (Vaxcyte, Inc., $-322K), AME (AMETEK, Inc., $-1.3M)

Insider buying: EBC (Eastern Bankshares, Inc., $+340K)

Near-term earnings: SANM (Sanmina Corporation) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.

Data coverage: 24.2% insider, 0.0% congressional, 97.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 45.5% news

Recent Headlines

AU (AngloGold Ashanti PLC)

  • AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors (source)
  • AU vs. AGI: Which Gold Mining Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now? (source)

BKD (Brookdale Senior Living Inc.)

  • Up 40%+ in 2025: 3 Stocks on the Verge of a Massive 2026 Breakout (source)
  • Amazon, Carvana And Others: Bank Of America Reveals 5 Stocks It Thinks Will Win This Earnings Season (source)
  • Brookdale Announces 2026 Investor Day and Webcast (source)

BKR (Baker Hughes Company)

  • US drillers add oil and gas rigs for first time in three weeks, Baker Hughes says (source)
  • BKR to Report Q4 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know (source)
  • Energy Stocks Steady Amid Macro Chaos; Sunday Night Earnings Surprise Ahead (source)
  • Venezuela Opportunity Emerges as Oil Services Stocks Rally Through January (source)
  • Why Baker Hughes (BKR) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term (source)

IBKR (Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.)

  • Interactive Brokers: What Q4 Must Prove After The Rally (source)
  • Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) Is Up 4.82% in One Week: What You Should Know (source)
  • Why Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term (source)
  • Solid Trading Activity Likely to Drive Interactive Brokers' Q4 Earnings (source)
  • GE Aerospace, Interactive Brokers And DR Horton Setups Face Earnings Test | IBD (source)

ORLA (Orla Mining Ltd.)

  • Orla Mining: A De-Risked Gold Producer (source)

PKG (Packaging Corporation of Americ)

  • Packaging Corp to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock? (source)
  • Exploring Analyst Estimates for Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q4 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS (source)
  • Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday (source)

SANM (Sanmina Corporation)

  • Is Sanmina Stock a Smart Buy Before Q1 Earnings Report? (source)
  • Can Sanmina's Next-Generation Fiber Solutions Generate Steady Profits? (source)
  • SG Americas Securities LLC Boosts Stock Position in Sanmina Corporation $SANM (source)

SLB (Schlumberger N.V.)

  • Victoria Greene breaks down her investment thesis on Netflix, Intel and SLB (source)
  • SLB: Excessive Optimism Already Baked In Before Q4 Earnings (source)

Market Context

The market shows mixed breadth with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edging higher by 0.11% and 0.26%, respectively, while the Dow Jones dipped 0.34%, signaling selective risk appetite amid a broadly flat session. For momentum swing breakout strategies, this environment supports continuation plays in outperforming areas, as modest upside in growth-oriented indices fosters intraday momentum. However, the Dow's decline hints at caution in cyclical segments, potentially capping breakout conviction unless volume confirms directional bias.

VIX's 2.61% rise to 16.09 indicates moderately elevated volatility, which can enhance intraday swings ideal for breakout signals—33 in total here—by widening price ranges and creating clearer breach levels. Yet, this uptick tempers aggressive positioning, as heightened uncertainty may lead to false breakouts or quick reversals, favoring tighter stops and confirmation from higher-timeframe trends.

Sector rotation favors Basic Materials as the top performer, aligning with momentum strategies amid Dow weakness, suggesting capital shifting toward value-oriented cyclicals. This dynamic boosts signal reliability in materials breakouts, provided volatility doesn't spike further, while overall risk appetite remains constructive for swing trades in resonant sectors.

⚠️ Extended Non-Trading Period Alert

Important: Saturday, January 24 through Sunday, January 25 are non-trading days (weekend/holiday).

What this means:

  • Markets will not reopen until Monday, January 26
  • 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 Basic Materials (10 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 1 signal with insider buying adds conviction. 7 signals showing insider selling warrant caution.

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Vladimir Shamgin

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