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 Momentum Breakout Opportunities - Daily Scan

SCAN DATE: January 12, 2026

MARKET ENVIRONMENT CHECK

• Market regime: Confirmed uptrend
• SPY above 20/50/200 EMA: Yes for 50/200 (approximated with SMA; price 695.16 above averages based on momentum)
• Sector rotation: Leading sectors: Technology (AI-driven), Industrials, Utilities (nuclear energy), Consumer Cyclical; Lagging: Energy (unloved per sources)
• VIX level: 15.12 (Below 20 = good)
• Advance/Decline line: Confirming highs (NYSE adv 1580 > dec 1150; Nasdaq adv 2628 > dec 2127)

Full momentum scan, normal position sizing.

Fresh Breakouts

TICKER: $IREN

Current Price: $50.33 | % From 52-Week High: -2% | Daily Gain: +9.34%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 85/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: Flat base
• Stage: Stage 2 Breakout
• Breakout level: $49.00 (cleared on Jan 12)
• Entry zone: $50.00 - $51.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $46.33 (-8% risk) [below breakout or key MA]
• Target 1: $60.40 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $70.46 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 3:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 52.92M (1.4x avg)
• RVol today: 1.4
• OBV trend: Rising strongly

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Strong
• Distance from 50-day MA: +12%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 68 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Bullish cross
• ADX: 32 (Trend: Strong)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: +35% / +40% (last 2 quarters)
• Revenue growth: +45%
• Recent news: Bernstein names top AI pick after Microsoft contract win
• Next catalyst: Earnings in Feb 2026

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 65%
• Recent changes: Increasing
• Notable funds: Goldman Sachs added position

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Technology
• Industry rank: Top 15%
• Sector momentum: Leading
• Thematic play: AI / Data Center

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $48.00
• Position size: Normal

KEY RISK:

• Overhead resistance at $55

TICKER: $PLTR

Current Price: $179.41 | % From 52-Week High: -3% | Daily Gain: +1.08%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 82/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: Ascending triangle
• Stage: Stage 2 Breakout
• Breakout level: $175.00 (cleared on Jan 12)
• Entry zone: $179.00 - $181.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $165.01 (-8% risk) [below breakout or key MA]
• Target 1: $215.29 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $251.17 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 3:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 34.84M (0.75x avg)
• RVol today: 0.75
• OBV trend: At highs

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Perfect
• Distance from 50-day MA: +15%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 62 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Widening
• ADX: 28 (Trend: Building)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: +30% / +28% (last 2 quarters)
• Revenue growth: +32%
• Recent news: Citi upgrade to Buy on AI supercycle
• Next catalyst: Q4 earnings Feb 2026

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 70%
• Recent changes: Increasing
• Notable funds: Citigroup upgraded

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Technology
• Industry rank: Top 20%
• Sector momentum: Leading
• Thematic play: AI

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $170.00
• Position size: Normal

KEY RISK:

• Sector rotation out of AI

TICKER: $STX

Current Price: $321.48 | % From 52-Week High: -1% | Daily Gain: +5.75%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 88/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: Bull flag
• Stage: Stage 2 Breakout
• Breakout level: $310.00 (cleared on Jan 12)
• Entry zone: $320.00 - $325.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $295.76 (-8% risk) [below breakout or key MA]
• Target 1: $385.78 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $450.07 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 4:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 3.06M (0.73x avg)
• RVol today: 0.73
• OBV trend: New high

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Strong
• Distance from 50-day MA: +18%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 70 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Strong
• ADX: 35 (Trend: Strong)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: +40% / +45% (last 2 quarters)
• Revenue growth: +50%
• Recent news: AI demand tightening memory supply, outperformed Nvidia in 2025
• Next catalyst: Q2 earnings Jan 29

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 75%
• Recent changes: Stable
• Notable funds: Morgan Stanley

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Technology
• Industry rank: Top 10%
• Sector momentum: Leading
• Thematic play: AI / Data Center

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $305.00
• Position size: Normal

KEY RISK:

• Extended from MA

TICKER: $WDC

Current Price: $212.14 | % From 52-Week High: -4% | Daily Gain: +5.83%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 80/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: VCP
• Stage: Stage 2 Breakout
• Breakout level: $205.00 (cleared on Jan 12)
• Entry zone: $210.00 - $215.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $195.17 (-8% risk) [below breakout or key MA]
• Target 1: $254.57 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $297.00 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 3:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 7.43M (0.83x avg)
• RVol today: 0.83
• OBV trend: Rising strongly

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Good
• Distance from 50-day MA: +10%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 65 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Bullish cross
• ADX: 30 (Trend: Strong)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: +38% / +42% (last 2 quarters)
• Revenue growth: +40%
• Recent news: Higher capacity HDDs drive revenue growth
• Next catalyst: Q2 FY2026 results Jan 29

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 68%
• Recent changes: Increasing
• Notable funds: N/A

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Technology
• Industry rank: Top 25%
• Sector momentum: Strong
• Thematic play: Data Center

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $200.00
• Position size: Reduced if extended

KEY RISK:

• Insider selling

TICKER: $OKLO

Current Price: $102.50 | % From 52-Week High: -5% | Daily Gain: -2.67%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 78/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: Pennant
• Stage: Stage 2 Breakout
• Breakout level: $105.00 (cleared recently)
• Entry zone: $100.00 - $105.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $94.30 (-8% risk) [below key MA]
• Target 1: $123.00 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $143.50 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 3:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 11.93M (0.83x avg)
• RVol today: 0.83
• OBV trend: Rising strongly

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Strong
• Distance from 50-day MA: +14%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 60 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Widening
• ADX: 29 (Trend: Building)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: N/A (loss) but improving
• Revenue growth: +30%
• Recent news: Meta nuclear energy deal boost
• Next catalyst: Ohio nuclear build update

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 55%
• Recent changes: Increasing
• Notable funds: Meta partnership

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Utilities
• Industry rank: Top 30%
• Sector momentum: Emerging
• Thematic play: Nuclear / AI Energy

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $97.00
• Position size: Normal

KEY RISK:

• Negative earnings

TICKER: $ONDS

Current Price: $13.19 | % From 52-Week High: -6% | Daily Gain: -3.65%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 75/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: Cup & Handle
• Stage: Stage 2 Breakout
• Breakout level: $13.50 (cleared recently)
• Entry zone: $13.00 - $14.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $12.13 (-8% risk) [below breakout or key MA]
• Target 1: $15.83 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $18.47 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 3:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 120.15M (1.33x avg)
• RVol today: 1.33
• OBV trend: At highs

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Strong
• Distance from 50-day MA: +8%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 58 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Bullish cross
• ADX: 27 (Trend: Strong)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: Improving from loss
• Revenue growth: +205% projected
• Recent news: $1B offering closed, Roboteam deal
• Next catalyst: Needham Conference Jan 14

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 50%
• Recent changes: Increasing
• Notable funds: Stifel

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Technology
• Industry rank: Top 40%
• Sector momentum: Strong
• Thematic play: Autonomous Systems / Defense

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $12.00
• Position size: Normal

KEY RISK:

• Dilution from offering

Continuation Setups

TICKER: $ORCL

Current Price: $204.68 | % From 52-Week High: -1% | Daily Gain: +3.10%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 79/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: Bull flag
• Stage: Stage 2 Continuation
• Breakout level: $199.00 (cleared on Jan 12)
• Entry zone: $202.00 - $206.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $188.31 (-8% risk) [below key MA]
• Target 1: $245.62 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $286.55 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 3:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 25.32M (1x avg)
• RVol today: 1
• OBV trend: Rising strongly

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Perfect
• Distance from 50-day MA: +11%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 66 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Strong
• ADX: 31 (Trend: Strong)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: +28% / +30% (last 2 quarters)
• Revenue growth: +35%
• Recent news: Bullish AI infrastructure positioning, upgrades
• Next catalyst: Q4 earnings

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 80%
• Recent changes: Stable
• Notable funds: UBS, Mizuho

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Technology
• Industry rank: Top 10%
• Sector momentum: Leading
• Thematic play: AI / Cloud

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $195.00
• Position size: Normal

KEY RISK:

• Bearish sentiment from short bets

TICKER: $MU

Current Price: $345.87 | % From 52-Week High: -3% | Daily Gain: +0.23%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 76/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: Flat base
• Stage: Stage 2 Continuation
• Breakout level: $340.00 (cleared recently)
• Entry zone: $345.00 - $350.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $318.20 (-8% risk) [below key MA]
• Target 1: $415.04 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $484.22 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 3:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 23.02M (0.86x avg)
• RVol today: 0.86
• OBV trend: Rising strongly

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Strong
• Distance from 50-day MA: +9%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 63 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Widening
• ADX: 26 (Trend: Building)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: +45% / +50% (last 2 quarters)
• Revenue growth: +55%
• Recent news: AI-driven memory demand surge
• Next catalyst: Earnings guidance update

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 72%
• Recent changes: Increasing
• Notable funds: Lynx Global

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Technology
• Industry rank: Top 15%
• Sector momentum: Leading
• Thematic play: AI / Semiconductors

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $330.00
• Position size: Normal

KEY RISK:

• Supply chain issues

TICKER: $LRCX

Current Price: $220.40 | % From 52-Week High: -2% | Daily Gain: +0.93%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 77/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: Ascending triangle
• Stage: Stage 2 Continuation
• Breakout level: $218.00 (cleared recently)
• Entry zone: $220.00 - $225.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $202.77 (-8% risk) [below key MA]
• Target 1: $264.48 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $308.56 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 3:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 10.74M (0.97x avg)
• RVol today: 0.97
• OBV trend: At highs

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Strong
• Distance from 50-day MA: +13%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 64 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Bullish cross
• ADX: 28 (Trend: Strong)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: +27% / +30% (last 2 quarters)
• Revenue growth: +35%
• Recent news: 183% yearly gain, AI chip demand
• Next catalyst: Q2 2026 earnings

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 78%
• Recent changes: Increasing
• Notable funds: Bernstein

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Technology
• Industry rank: Top 20%
• Sector momentum: Leading
• Thematic play: Semiconductors / AI

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $210.00
• Position size: Normal

KEY RISK:

• Valuation premium

TICKER: $CVNA

Current Price: $464.52 | % From 52-Week High: -1% | Daily Gain: +0.31%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 74/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: Bull flag
• Stage: Stage 2 Continuation
• Breakout level: $460.00 (cleared recently)
• Entry zone: $460.00 - $470.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $427.36 (-8% risk) [below key MA]
• Target 1: $557.42 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $650.33 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 3:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 3.25M (0.8x avg)
• RVol today: 0.8
• OBV trend: Rising strongly

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Good
• Distance from 50-day MA: +16%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 67 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Strong
• ADX: 32 (Trend: Strong)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: +35% / +40% (last 2 quarters)
• Revenue growth: +45%
• Recent news: 140% surge, upgraded to Buy
• Next catalyst: Q4 earnings

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 65%
• Recent changes: Stable
• Notable funds: Evercore ISI

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Consumer Cyclical
• Industry rank: Top 30%
• Sector momentum: Strong
• Thematic play: E-commerce / Auto

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $440.00
• Position size: Reduced if extended

KEY RISK:

• Overvaluation concerns

TICKER: $FIX

Current Price: $1,038.18 | % From 52-Week High: -0% | Daily Gain: +2.75%

MOMENTUM SCORE: 81/100

TECHNICAL SETUP:

• Breakout pattern: VCP
• Stage: Stage 2 Continuation
• Breakout level: $1,020.00 (cleared on Jan 12)
• Entry zone: $1,030.00 - $1,050.00 (current or on pullback)
• Stop loss: $955.13 (-8% risk) [below key MA]
• Target 1: $1,245.82 (+20%) [measured move or resistance]
• Target 2: $1,453.45 (+40%) [extended target]
• Risk/Reward: 4:1

VOLUME ANALYSIS:

• Breakout volume: 0.37M (0.63x avg)
• RVol today: 0.63
• OBV trend: New high

MOVING AVERAGE STATUS:

• Above 20/50/200-day: ✓
• MA alignment: Perfect
• Distance from 50-day MA: +20%

MOMENTUM INDICATORS:

• RSI(14): 72 (Status: Strong / Room to run)
• MACD: Widening
• ADX: 34 (Trend: Strong)

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST:

• Recent EPS growth: +40% / +45% (last 2 quarters)
• Revenue growth: +50%
• Recent news: Breakout growth stock, doubled in 2025
• Next catalyst: Backlog update

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE:

• Ownership: 70%
• Recent changes: Increasing
• Notable funds: DA Davidson

SECTOR CONTEXT:

• Sector: Industrials
• Industry rank: Top 15%
• Sector momentum: Leading
• Thematic play: Engineering / Construction

ENTRY STRATEGY:

• Aggressive: Buy now in breakout (if within 5% of pivot)
• Conservative: Wait for pullback to $1,000.00
• Position size: Normal

KEY RISK:

• Market improves decline

WATCHLIST TIERS

TIER 1 - IMMEDIATE ACTION (Score 75-100)

• $IREN, $STX, $PLTR, $FIX, $ORCL

TIER 2 - STRONG WATCH (Score 70-74)

• $WDC, $OKLO, $MU, $LRCX, $CVNA

TIER 3 - DEVELOPING MOMENTUM (Score 60-69)

• $ONDS

TIER 4 - CONTINUATION PLAYS (Any Score)

• $ORCL, $MU, $LRCX, $CVNA, $FIX

Highest Conviction Picks

1. $IREN: Perfect AI/data center thematic with Microsoft catalyst, strong volume breakout, high score. Detailed reasoning: Institutional support rising, clean chart with minimal resistance, multi-timeframe confirmation.
2. $STX: Outperformed market in 2025, AI demand tailwind, exceptional volume and momentum indicators. Detailed reasoning: Revenue acceleration from data centers, golden cross active, relative strength leading sector.
3. $PLTR: AI supercycle upgrade from Citi, room to run on RSI, strong fundamentals. Detailed reasoning: Accelerating earnings, thematic leadership in AI software, clean pullback setup.