EverHint – Momentum Swing — Tech Sector Breakout for Feb 24, 2026 – 4 Signals – Technology Leads (4)

What This Signal Is (Quick)

Tech Sector Breakout is a momentum swing trading strategy focused on Technology sector momentum plays.

Signal Type: Breakout (momentum continuation)

What Makes This Signal:

• Stock showing strong momentum near or at highs
• Increased volume confirms institutional interest
• Breaking out or consolidating near resistance
• Technology sector momentum plays

Ideal For: Traders focusing on technology sector momentum and trends

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 — Tech Sector Breakout Signals (4 Total)

Ranked by score:

Field Notes

Sector concentration: Technology (4)

Insider selling: KEYS (Keysight Technologies Inc., $-15.4M), LASR (nLIGHT, Inc., $-852K)

Data coverage: 50.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 25.0% news

Peer Analysis

Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:

LASR (nLIGHT, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: HIMX ($7.70, +1.2%), PLAB ($37.99, +2.6%), VECO ($29.36, +2.2%), MXL ($18.25, +1.7%), UCTT ($71.96, +17.2%) | Peer of: AAOI ($56.27, +4.3%), FLYW ($11.24, +5.6%), HIMX ($7.70, +1.2%) and 4 more

VICR (Vicor Corporation): Leads 10 peers: PLXS ($203.99, +3.3%), OSIS ($297.87, +1.4%), NOVT ($137.44, -3.5%), ST ($38.36, +3.6%), ITRI ($97.84, +2.8%) | Peer of: BMI ($158.34, +1.4%), DXC ($11.92, +0.6%), ESE ($285.56, +3.1%) and 11 more

UCTT (Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: MXL ($18.25, +1.7%), COHU ($30.60, +0.6%), INDI ($3.53, +2.6%), FSLY ($17.67, +3.9%), PLAB ($37.99, +2.6%) | Peer of: AAOI ($56.27, +4.3%), AMPL ($6.83, +5.1%), COHU ($30.60, +0.6%) and 6 more

KEYS (Keysight Technologies Inc.): Leads 9 peers: CLS ($296.35, -0.1%), HPE ($20.25, +1.2%), TER ($329.09, +3.3%), TDY ($683.22, +1.6%), JBL ($266.26, +1.9%) | Peer of: ALAB ($128.40, +0.1%), CLS ($296.35, -0.1%), CRDO ($120.83, -2.6%) and 9 more

Recent Headlines

KEYS (Keysight Technologies Inc.)

• Keysight Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Healthy Top-Line Growth (source)
• Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strong Growth Across Segments (source)
• Keysight Technologies Proves To Be An AI Winner (source)
• Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
• Keysight (KEYS) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates (source)
• Keysight (KEYS) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates (source)
• Market Today: Tariffs, AI Jitters; LLY, MRK, WBD in Focus (source)
• Keysight Stock Rallies After Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates (source)
• Keysight forecasts quarterly profit above estimates on strong data center-led demand (source)
• Keysight Technologies Reports First Quarter 2026 Results (source)
• Keysight (KEYS) Is Up 4.30% in One Week: What You Should Know (source)
• Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Drop After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Emergency Tariffs— Novo Nordisk, Strategy, Vanda In Focus (source)
• Keysight Introduces Infiniium XR8 Oscilloscopes to Accelerate High-Speed Digital Validation and Compliance (source)
• KEYS Set to Report Q1 Results: Will Revenue Growth Boost Earnings? (source)
• Keysight Introduces Scale-Up Validation Solutions for AI Data Centers (source)
• Unlocking Q1 Potential of Keysight (KEYS): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics (source)
• Keysight Introduces PAM3 Signaling with New GDDR7 Transmitter Compliance Solution for Next-Generation Graphics Memory (source)
• Keysight Unveils 3D Interconnect Designer for Chiplet and 3DIC Advanced Package Designs (source)
• Spirent Introduces First Domain-Trained Agentic AI Solution for Network Testing and Assurance (source)

Market Context

Broad market indices are advancing today, with the Nasdaq leading gains at +0.98%, followed by the S&P 500 at +0.77% and Dow Jones at +0.71%. This upward trend signals strong risk appetite among investors, favoring momentum-driven strategies in high-growth sectors like technology. The VIX's sharp decline of -7.91% to 19.56 reflects reduced volatility, creating a more stable environment that supports sustained swings rather than erratic intraday reversals, ideal for swing trades capturing multi-day momentum.

Lower volatility tempers extreme price fluctuations, allowing tech sector momentum signals to play out with greater reliability amid the prevailing bullish bias. With technology as the top-performing sector, rotation dynamics are tilting toward growth-oriented areas, amplifying the potential for these four signals to capitalize on continued upside. However, the moderate VIX level still warrants caution for overextended moves, as any shift could prompt profit-taking.

Overall, current conditions enhance the setup for tech momentum swings, with positive trend direction and favorable sector leadership outweighing subdued volatility risks.

Vlad's Take (EverHint)

Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Technology (4 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation.

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