Breakout Stocks of Week 23 @ NYSE

NASDAQ was up last week (week 22) by 2.40% ending at 26,976.35 points after gaining 632.38 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 Whitestone REIT NYSE:WSR. This stock has had a buy signal since Nov 25, 2025 when the price was $13.35 and is so far up 42.92% to $19.08. Some other companies are on our watchlist to, among these are Universal Corporation NYSE:UVV Jackson Financial Inc. NYSE:JXN KB Financial Group Inc NYSE:KB and Bank of America Corporation NYSE:BAC which all got a breakout pattern emerging.

Date Company Price Change
May 29, 2026 Whitestone Reit $19.08 $19.04 ( 3rd Jun 2026 ) -0.210%
May 29, 2026 Universal Corporation $51.87 $53.08 ( 3rd Jun 2026 ) 2.33%
May 29, 2026 Jackson Financial Inc. $103.11 $104.38 ( 3rd Jun 2026 ) 1.23%
May 29, 2026 Kb Financial Group Inc $101.44 $104.12 ( 3rd Jun 2026 ) 2.64%
May 29, 2026 Bank Of America Corporation $51.60 $52.40 ( 3rd Jun 2026 ) 1.55%

Whitestone REIT

NYSE:WSR Strong Buy Candidate Score: 5.00
Strong Buy Candidate Score: 5.00 May 29, 2026

Whitestone REITThe Whitestone REIT stock price gained 0.368% on the last trading day (Friday, 29th May 2026), rising from $19.01 to $19.08. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.447% from a day low at $19.00 to a day high of $19.08. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 0.47% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -112 thousand shares and in total, 308 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $5.87 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.

On Apr 10, 2026, it was reported that Citigroup gave WSR a "Market Perform" grade with a "downgrade" action.

Whitestone REIT 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 Whitestone REIT:
Whitestone is a community-centered shopping center REIT that acquires, owns, manages, develops and redevelops high-quality open-air neighborhood centers primarily in the largest, fastest-growing and most affluent markets in the Sunbelt. Whitestone seeks to create communities that thrive through creating local connections between consumers in the surrounding communities and a well-crafted mix of national, regional and local tenants that provide daily necessities, needed services, entertainment and experiences. Whitestone is a monthly dividend paying stock and has consistently paid dividends for over 15 years. Whitestone's strong, balanced and managed capital structure provides stability and flexibility for growth and positions Whitestone to perform well through economic cycles.

Universal Corporation

NYSE:UVV Buy Candidate Score: 2.28
Buy Candidate Score: 2.28 May 29, 2026

Universal CorporationThe Universal Corporation stock price gained 1.39% on the last trading day (Friday, 29th May 2026), rising from $51.16 to $51.87. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 6.15% from a day low at $49.57 to a day high of $52.62. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -3.8% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -564 thousand shares and in total, 512 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $26.54 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.

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 Universal Corporation:
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It is involved in the procuring, financing, processing, packing, storing, and shipping leaf tobacco for sale to manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. The company contracts, purchases, processes, and sells flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are primarily used in the manufacture of cigarettes; and dark air-cured tobaccos principally used in the manufacture of cigars, natural wrapped cigars and cigarillos, smokeless, and pipe tobacco products. It also provides value-added services, including blending, chemical, and physical testing of tobacco; service cutting for various manufacturers; manufacturing reconstituted leaf tobacco; just-in-time inventory management services; electronic nicotine delivery systems; and smoke testing services for customers. In addition, the company offers testing services for crop protection agents and tobacco constituents in seed, leaf, and finished products, including e-cigarette liquids and vapors; and analytical services that include chemical compound testing in finished tobacco products and mainstream smoke. Further, it provides a various value-added manufacturing processes to produce specialty vegetable and fruit-based ingredients, as well as botanical extracts and flavorings for human and pet food markets; and recycles waste materials from tobacco production. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

Jackson Financial Inc.

NYSE:JXN Buy Candidate Score: 1.38
Buy Candidate Score: 1.38 May 29, 2026

Jackson Financial Inc.The Jackson Financial Inc. stock price gained 0.350% on the last trading day (Friday, 29th May 2026), rising from $102.75 to $103.11. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.56% from a day low at $102.25 to a day high of $104.87. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -7.38% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -57 thousand shares and in total, 464 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $47.82 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.

On Jan 08, 2026, it was reported that Barclays gave JXN a "Overweight" grade with a "hold" action.

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 Jackson Financial Inc.:
Jackson Financial Inc., through its subsidiaries, primarily provides a suite of annuities to retail investors in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Retail Annuities, Institutional Products, and Closed Life and Annuity Blocks. The Retail Annuities segment offers various retirement income and savings products, including variable, fixed index, fixed, and immediate payout annuities, as well as registered index-linked annuities and lifetime income solutions. The Institutional Products segment provides traditional guaranteed investment contracts; funding agreements comprising agreements issued in conjunction with its participation in the U.S. federal home loan bank program; and medium-term funding agreement-backed notes. The Closed Life and Annuity Blocks segment offers various protection products, such as whole life, universal life, variable universal life, and term life insurance products, as well as fixed, fixed index, and payout annuities. This segment also provides a block of group payout annuities. The company also offers investment management services. It sells its products through a distribution network that includes independent broker-dealers, banks and other financial institutions, wirehouses and regional broker-dealers, and independent registered investment advisors, third-party platforms, and insurance agents. Jackson Financial Inc. was formerly known as Brooke (Holdco1) Inc. and changed its name to Jackson Financial Inc. in July 2020. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan.

KB Financial Group Inc

NYSE:KB Buy Candidate Score: 1.36
Buy Candidate Score: 1.36 May 29, 2026

KB Financial Group IncThe KB Financial Group Inc stock price gained 0.386% on the last trading day (Friday, 29th May 2026), rising from $101.05 to $101.44. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.61% from a day low at $100.16 to a day high of $101.77. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -4.11% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -33 thousand shares and in total, 209 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $21.17 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.

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 KB Financial Group Inc:
KB Financial Group Inc. provides a range of banking and related financial services to consumers and corporations in South Korea and internationally. The company operates through Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Other Banking Services, Securities Business, Non-life Insurance Business, Credit Card Business, and Life Insurance Business segments. It offers loans, deposit products, and other related financial products and services to large, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as small and home office, and individuals and households; investment banking, and brokerage and supporting services; life insurance products; non-life insurance products; and credit sale, cash service, card loan, and other supporting services. The company also engages in securities and derivatives trading, funding, and other supporting activities. In addition, it offers foreign exchange transaction; financial investment; credit card and installment financing; financial leasing; real estate trust management; capital investment; collection of receivables or credit investigation; software advisory, development, and supply; investment advisory; claim; management; savings banking; information and communication; and general advisory services. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Bank of America Corporation

NYSE:BAC Buy Candidate Score: 1.28
Buy Candidate Score: 1.28 May 29, 2026

The Bank of America stock price gained 1.63% on the last trading day (Friday, 29th May 2026), rising from $50.77 to $51.60. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.27% from a day low at $50.60 to a day high of $51.75. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 3.51% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 11 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 52 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $2.71 billion.

On Apr 16, 2026, it was reported that Piper Sandler gave BAC a "Neutral" 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 Bank of America stock to perform well in the short-term.

About Bank of America Corporation:
Bank of America Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides banking and financial products and services for individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and governments worldwide. Its Consumer Banking segment offers traditional and money market savings accounts, certificates of deposit and IRAs, noninterest-and interest-bearing checking accounts, and investment accounts and products; and credit and debit cards, residential mortgages, and home equity loans, as well as direct and indirect loans, such as automotive, recreational vehicle, and consumer personal loans. The company's Global Wealth & Investment Management segment offers investment management, brokerage, banking, and trust and retirement products and services; and wealth management solutions, as well as customized solutions, including specialty asset management services. Its Global Banking segment provides lending products and services, including commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, and commercial real estate and asset-based lending; treasury solutions, such as treasury management, foreign exchange, and short-term investing options and merchant services; working capital management solutions; and debt and equity underwriting and distribution, and merger-related and other advisory services. The company's Global Markets segment offers market-making, financing, securities clearing, settlement, and custody services, as well as risk management products using interest rate, equity, credit, currency and commodity derivatives, foreign exchange, fixed-income, and mortgage-related products. As of December 31, 2021, it served approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,200 retail financial centers; approximately 16,000 ATMs; and digital banking platforms with approximately 41 million active users. The company was founded in 1784 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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