Sign InBreakout Stocks of Week 14 @ NASDAQ
NASDAQ was down last week (week 13) by -3.26% ending at 20,948.36 points after falling -705.35 points during the week. Our system has detected some possible breakout stocks for the following week and these should be on your watchlist. These are the stocks that are bouncing up with good increase in volume and are likely to do good in short term. One of these stocks are Green Plains NASDAQ:GPRE. This stock has had a buy signal since Jan 08, 2026 when the price was $10.30 and is so far up 63.98% to $16.89. Some other companies are on our watchlist to, among these are Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. NASDAQ:ZVRA Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund NASDAQ:VTIP United Bankshares NASDAQ:UBSI and First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI - First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF NASDAQ:SDVY which all got a breakout pattern emerging.
| Date | Company | Price | Week 14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Plains | $16.89 | $16.96 | 0.414% |
| Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. | $9.16 | $9.40 | 2.62% |
| Vanguard Short-term Inflation-protected Securities... | $49.80 | $49.99 | 0.371% |
| United Bankshares | $40.36 | $41.87 | 3.74% |
| First Trust Exchange-traded Fund Vi - First Trust... | $38.71 | $39.73 | 2.63% |
The Green Plains stock price gained 2.36% on the last trading day (Friday, 27th Mar 2026), rising from $16.50 to $16.89. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 9.93% from a day low at $16.32 to a day high of $17.94. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 6.83% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 826 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $35.48 million.
On May 08, 2026, it was reported that Oppenheimer gave GPRE a "Outperform" grade with a "hold" action.
Green Plains holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months.
About Green Plains:
Green Plains Inc. produces, markets, and distributes ethanol in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Ethanol Production, Agribusiness and Energy Services, and Partnership. The Ethanol Production segment produces and sells ethanol, including industrial-grade alcohol, distiller grains, and ultra-high protein and corn oil. The Agribusiness and Energy Services segment engages in the grain procurement, handling, and storage activities; and commodity marketing business, which purchases, markets, sells, and distributes ethanol, distiller grains, and ultra-high protein and corn oil, as well as grain, natural gas, and other commodities in various markets. This segment also provides grain drying and storage services to grain producers. The Partnership segment offers fuel storage and transportation services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated through 29 ethanol storage facilities; 4 fuel terminal facilities; and a fleet of approximately 2,300 leased railcars. The company was formerly known as Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. and changed its name to Green Plains Inc. in May 2014. Green Plains Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. stock price fell by -2.55% on the last day (Friday, 27th Mar 2026) from $9.40 to $9.16. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.61% from a day low at $9.15 to a day high of $9.48. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -8.22% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -237 thousand shares and in total, 504 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $4.62 million.
On May 08, 2026, it was reported that Guggenheim gave ZVRA a "Buy" grade with a "hold" action.
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. stock to perform well in the short-term.
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund
NASDAQ:VTIPThe Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected ETF price gained 0.141% on the last trading day (Friday, 27th Mar 2026), rising from $49.73 to $49.80. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.141% from a day low at $49.76 to a day high of $49.83. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -0.26% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 2 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 4 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $222.01 million.
Several of the signals/indicators are negative, and we believe that this will affect on the development for the next days and maybe possible weeks. However, over time, we think that today's level holds a possible buying opportunity and that the price will be higher during or at the end of this 3-month period.
About Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund:
The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of inflation-protected public obligations of the U.S. Treasury with remaining maturities of less than 5 years.
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) 0-5 Year Index. The index is a market-capitalization-weighted index that includes all inflation-protected public obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury with remaining maturities of less than 5 years.
The United Bankshares stock price fell by -1.75% on the last day (Friday, 27th Mar 2026) from $41.08 to $40.36. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.79% from a day low at $40.26 to a day high of $40.98. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 3.01% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 26 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 872 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $35.18 million.
On Apr 27, 2026, it was reported that Raymond James gave UBSI a "Outperform" grade with a "hold" action.
Several short-term signals are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity, as there is a fair chance for United Bankshares stock to perform well in the short-term period.
About United Bankshares:
United Bankshares, Inc., a financial holding company, primarily provides commercial and retail banking products and services in the United States. It operates through two segments, Community Banking and Mortgage Banking. The company accepts checking, savings, and time and money market accounts; individual retirement accounts; and demand deposits, statement and special savings, NOW accounts, and interest-bearing checking accounts. Its loan products include commercial loans and leases; construction and real estate loans; personal, student, credit card, commercial, and floor plan loans; and home equity loans. In addition, the company provides credit cards; safe deposit boxes, wire transfers, and other banking products and services; investment and security services; services to correspondent banks, including buying and selling federal funds; automated teller machine services; and internet and telephone banking services. Further, it offers community banking services, such as asset management, real property title insurance, financial planning, mortgage banking, and brokerage services. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 250 offices in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. United Bankshares, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI - First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
NASDAQ:SDVYThe First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI - ETF price fell by -1.43% on the last day (Friday, 27th Mar 2026) from $39.27 to $38.71. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.48% from a day low at $38.62 to a day high of $39.19. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -1.73% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the ETF, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the ETF. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -1 million shares and in total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $48.77 million.
Several short-term signals are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity, as there is a fair chance for First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI - ETF to perform well in the short-term period.
Despite these candidates are looking good from a technical perspective they may not perform as expected. You should always be cautious when trading and base your decisions on more than one source of information. This does not constitute an offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities.
