EverHint Signal — Momentum Swing: Breakout Standard — January 02, 2026
What This Signal Is (Quick)
Breakout Standard is a momentum swing strategy designed to catch stocks at or near 52-week highs with confirming volume. The setup is straightforward: stocks within 3% of their annual peak, trading at least 1.5x their average volume, showing institutional accumulation as they break through resistance or consolidate at the highs.
This isn't bottom-fishing or deep value. It's riding proven strength. When a stock pushes to new highs on expanding volume, it signals that the market is willing to pay up—often driven by fundamental catalysts, sector rotation, or earnings momentum. The 1-to-4 week holding period targets the swing trade sweet spot: long enough to capture a breakout leg, short enough to sidestep extended consolidation.
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How We Ranked Today (Reader Version)
Today's signals are ranked by composite score—a blend of momentum strength, relative performance versus the S&P 500, and volume confirmation. Higher scores indicate cleaner technical setups with stronger momentum characteristics.
We've overlaid three context layers: insider flows (net buying or selling over the past 90 days), earnings proximity (days until next report), and analyst coverage. These aren't filters—they're risk flags. A stock with heavy insider selling or earnings in 3 days isn't automatically disqualified, but it warrants extra attention.
Remember: these signals are experimental and meant for educational research, not live trading decisions.
🚀 Breakout Signals — January 02, 2026
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | Vol Thrust | % of 52W High | Score | Market Cap | Insider Net (USD) | Days → Earnings |
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| 1 | LION | Lionsgate Studios Corp. | Communication Services | 9.30 | 1.5x | 98.6% | 100 | $2.69B | -$1.81M | 34 |
| 2 | MU | Micron Technology, Inc. | Technology | 315.42 | 1.6x | 100.0% | 94 | $353.12B | -$4.16M | 75 |
| 3 | VICR | Vicor Corporation | Technology | 116.86 | 1.6x | 100.0% | 88 | $5.26B | -$248K | 47 |
| 4 | SPHR | Sphere Entertainment Co. | Communication Services | 94.30 | 1.5x | 97.5% | 73 | $3.43B | — | 59 |
| 5 | FTAI | FTAI Aviation Ltd. | Industrials | 210.35 | 2.2x | 100.0% | 71 | $21.58B | — | 54 |
| 6 | NXE | NexGen Energy Ltd. | Energy | 10.25 | 1.9x | 100.0% | 64 | $6.71B | — | 59 |
| 7 | ASX | ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. | Technology | 16.86 | 1.5x | 100.0% | 61 | $36.52B | — | 41 |
| 8 | ACMR | ACM Research, Inc. | Technology | 44.88 | 1.5x | 100.0% | 53 | $2.85B | -$832K | 54 |
| 9 | ERO | Ero Copper Corp. | Basic Materials | 29.05 | 2.0x | 100.0% | 49 | $3.01B | — | 62 |
| 10 | HSBC | HSBC Holdings plc | Financial Services | 80.45 | 1.5x | 100.0% | 47 | $276.47B | — | 54 |
| 11 | CFLT | Confluent, Inc. | Technology | 30.11 | 1.5x | 99.6% | 33 | $10.53B | -$5.96M | 39 |
| 12 | BIDU | Baidu, Inc. | Communication Services | 150.30 | 4.5x | 100.0% | 32 | $50.97B | — | 46 |
| 13 | AXSM | Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | Healthcare | 178.69 | 2.4x | 97.8% | 28 | $9.01B | -$21.82M | 46 |
| 14 | AYI | Acuity Brands, Inc. | Industrials | 373.33 | 1.5x | 99.6% | 17 | $11.43B | -$8.30M | 6 |
| 15 | CCJ | Cameco Corporation | Energy | 98.56 | 1.6x | 92.2% | 14 | $42.91B | — | 48 |
| 16 | VOD | Vodafone Group PLC | Communication Services | 13.34 | 2.5x | 100.0% | 14 | $32.69B | — | — |
| 17 | GDS | GDS Holdings Limited | Technology | 38.34 | 2.8x | 91.1% | 0 | $7.13B | — | 75 |
Field Notes:
Vol Thrust = Current volume vs. 20-day average. 1.5x means 50% above normal—institutional fingerprints.
% of 52W High = Price proximity to annual peak. 100% = at the high. 92-100% = breakout zone.
Score = Composite quality metric (0-100 scale). Higher scores favor cleaner momentum, lower volatility, and stronger relative strength vs. SPY.
Insider Net = Net buying (+) or selling (-) over past 90 days. Only includes open-market purchases (P) and sales (S)—excludes awards, exercises, and tax payments. Blank = no reportable insider activity.
Days → Earnings = Calendar days until next earnings report. <7 = high event risk. Blank = no scheduled date.
Sector Rotation: Technology dominates with 6 signals, followed by Communication Services (4) and Energy (2). Financials, Industrials, Healthcare, and Basic Materials each represent one signal. Tech strength aligns with AI infrastructure buildout—notice MU, ACMR, ASX, and VICR clustered in semiconductor equipment and memory.
Strategy Context: Pure breakout plays near 52-week highs with volume confirmation. The tight clustering around 100% of high suggests coordinated strength across multiple sectors. Volume thrusts ranging from 1.5x to 4.5x (BIDU's massive spike) indicate institutional repositioning, not retail noise.
Recent Headlines (Last 2-3 Days):
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MU - Micron Technology: Stock surges 10% on Bernstein price target hike; analysts cite supply-demand imbalance creating potential $100B HBM market by 2028; HBM capacity sold out through 2026 under fixed agreements.
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AXSM - Axsome Therapeutics: FDA grants priority review for AXS-05 Alzheimer's agitation treatment with PDUFA date of April 30, 2026; stock rockets 22.8% on the news; also received positive pre-NDA meeting minutes for AXS-12 narcolepsy drug.
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ACMR - ACM Research: Stock soars 162% year-over-year as institutional fund adds $78M position; company to release FY2025 preliminary revenue and 2026 outlook on January 22, 2026.
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AYI - Acuity Brands: Upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy); headlines 2026 earnings calendar alongside fast-growing data center operators; earnings in 6 days (Jan 8).
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BIDU - Baidu: Robotaxi firm partners with Uber and Lyft for UK expansion; stock screens as deep value with 94 score; faces competition from Alphabet's Waymo in European market.
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LION - Lionsgate Studios: CEO Jon Feltheimer sold $1.61M in stock; Vice Chair Michael Burns sold $196K—both transactions occurred December 22-23.
Vlad's Take (EverHint)
Markets opened 2026 with a split decision: Dow +0.57%, S&P 500 -0.29%, Nasdaq -1.05%. The divergence tells the story—large-cap tech faced profit-taking while cyclicals and industrials gained ground. Small caps defied the trend, with the Russell 2000 up 0.66%, suggesting appetite for riskier, higher-beta names. The VIX closed at 14.51, down 2.29%, signaling complacency—not fear. That's a green light for swing trades, but don't confuse low volatility with low risk. Treasury yields climbed (10Y at 4.193%, up 0.77%), putting pressure on growth stocks, which explains the Nasdaq's weakness. Crypto rallied hard (ETH +4.06%), hinting at rotation into speculative assets. Overall: cautiously bullish with sector rotation underway.
Given this backdrop, Breakout Standard signals deserve attention but demand discipline. The extended weekend ahead (markets closed Jan 3-4) adds gap risk—any negative news over the holiday could trigger sharp moves Monday. Focus on names with strong fundamentals and avoid those with imminent earnings (looking at you, AYI, with earnings in 6 days). MU's 10% pop is textbook breakout momentum—supply constraints + institutional buying = explosive move. But the insider selling across MU, CFLT, AXSM, and AYI is a yellow flag. Insiders don't always time tops perfectly, but $40M in net selling demands respect.
Tiered entries make sense here. Let the market prove the breakout over the next few sessions rather than chasing on day one. Use the 21-day moving average as a dynamic support level—if price holds above, the trend is intact. With VIX this low, stops can be wider (5-7% below entry), but don't get sloppy. The setup is there, but execution matters more than ever.
⚠️ Extended Non-Trading Period Alert
Important: The next 2 days (Saturday, January 03 through Sunday, January 04) are non-trading days (weekend). Markets reopen Monday, January 05. Monitor news flow closely during this period—geopolitical events, earnings announcements, or major headlines can create significant gaps at Monday's open. Consider tightening stops or reducing position sizes given the extended gap risk.
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