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Argus - Real-Time Stock Momentum Scanner Beta v0.28.2

Track explosive stock movements as they happen. Argus is a professional-grade momentum scanner that monitors market activity and correlates price movements with breaking news in real-time. While others search for explanations after a stock has moved 50%, you'll have instant access to both the price action and news catalysts.

Argus monitors thousands of stocks simultaneously, alerting you when price action accelerates beyond normal ranges. More importantly, it answers the critical question: "Why is this stock moving?". By automatically correlating price movements with news and market events, Argus provides comprehensive data for your analysis.

Operating across all trading sessions, Argus tracks significant movements from pre-market through after-hours. Whether it's a biotech reacting to FDA news or unusual volume patterns, you'll see the data as it develops. Active traders rely on Argus to monitor momentum and stay informed about rapid market changes. This tool provides market data only and does not constitute financial advice.

Guest / Free Access: 15-minute delay

Silver Members: 1-minute delay with enhanced accuracy

Gold Members: Real-time with enhanced accuracy

Platinum Members: Real-time with enhanced accuracy

48h Momentum Activity

Alerts

In the table below, you'll find alerts on hot stocks making new highs or new lows. Each alert includes the stock symbol, number of triggers today, price changes, and relevant news links when available.

Active Momentum Leaders

Visual Indicators

Market Cap:
  • 0-100M
  • 100-200M
  • 200M-1B
  • 1-10B
Float:
  • 0-10M
  • 10-50M
  • 50-100M
  • 100-200M
Volume:
  • 50K-100K
  • 100K-250K
  • 250K-500K
  • >500K
Rel.Volume:
  • 1x-2x
  • 2x-4x
  • 4x-8x
  • >8x
Symbols:
AAPL First alert started in current session - fresh momentum beginning now
MSFT Already had alerts in previous session - momentum continuing from earlier

Filters

News Gold or Platinum

Display only stocks with recent news. Use this to focus on stocks influenced by the latest events or announcements, filtering out those with no recent updates.


News Badge Visibility:

Gold or Platinum Membership Required

Shows only rows with recent news events.

Badge Visibility:

Impact scores (1-5) indicate the potential market influence of news events. Higher scores suggest greater impact.

Sentiment scores (1-5) represent the overall tone of the news, from negative (1) to positive (5).

Toggle these badges on or off to control which scores appear in the news column.

Movement Gold or Platinum

Filter by stock movement. Select 'Gainers' to view rising stocks or 'Losers' for declining stocks. Define minimum and maximum price change percentages to refine your search based on movement magnitude.

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Gold or Platinum Membership Required

Use this filter to determine if you want to see stocks going up or stocks going down.

Alerts Gold or Platinum

Filter stocks by alert count from this session or today. Enable filters below to set specific ranges for each time period.

Highly Restrictive: Using both today and session filters simultaneously may severely limit results. Consider using only one filter for better coverage.

Gold or Platinum Membership Required

Filters by how many times a symbol triggered the scanner.

Session Alerts: Total alerts triggered for each stock since your current session began.

Today Alerts: Total alerts triggered for each stock since market open today.

Enable the checkboxes to reveal min/max range inputs for each time period.

Stock Price Gold or Platinum

Specify a stock price range to narrow results. Input a minimum and maximum price to focus on stocks within your preferred price bracket, ideal for finding specific segments like penny stocks.

$
$

Gold or Platinum Membership Required

Limits results to stocks within a selected price range.

Enter a minimum price, a maximum price, or both. The feed will only display rows whose price falls inside the range.

Useful for isolating brackets such as penny stocks (under $5), mid priced equities, or higher priced equities.

Market Cap Gold or Platinum

Set a range for market capitalization to find companies of a certain size. This filter helps you focus on stocks with specific market values, ranging from small to large-cap companies.

$Millions
$Millions

Gold or Platinum Membership Required

Limits results by market capitalization, the total market value of a company's outstanding shares.

Enter minimum and maximum values in millions of dollars to focus on a market cap segment, such as micro cap, small cap, mid cap, or large cap.

Float Gold or Platinum

Define a range for stock float, the number of shares available for public trading. Float values are expressed in millions.

Millions
Millions

Gold or Platinum Membership Required

Limits results by float, the number of shares available for public trading.

Set a minimum float, a maximum float, or both. Values are expressed in millions.

Volume & 5min Delta Gold or Platinum

Filter by Volume (total shares traded, or relative to monthly average) and 5-minute delta (price change % and volume relative to weekly average in the last 5 min). Set min/max values.

shares
shares
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x

Gold or Platinum Membership Required

Set ranges for volume (shares traded), relative volume (compared to monthly average), 5-minute price change (%), and 5-minute relative volume (compared to weekly average).

Relative volume compares current volume with the average. The 5 minute delta fields filter by recent price and volume changes.

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Time Symbol Change% News Price Mkt Cap Float Volume RVol (M) RVol (W) 5min Δ% 5min RVol
06:28:21 PM DFLI new 4.00% - 23.84M 12.61M 4.76K 0.01x
06:29:19 PM WHLR x2 -6.00% - 1.43M 1.8M 4.04K 0x
06:29:21 PM WHLR x3 -7.00% - 1.43M 1.8M 4.04K 0x
06:29:26 PM SACH x12 5.00% 2 3 Dividends Announcement Issued
48.91M 45.28M 7.05K 0.01x
06:29:33 PM FEED x4 -7.00% 3 3 Burn care expansion
5.29M 5.76M 7.65K 0.01x
06:29:51 PM TROO x18 7.00% - 273.64M 58.56M 1.43K 0x
06:29:54 PM PMI x21 -4.00% - 23.84M 35.45M 527.28K 0.01x
06:30:13 PM WSHP x2 5.00% - 144.77M 1.36M 1.53K 0.02x
06:30:23 PM LITS x23 10.00% - 25.48M 29.95M 45.67K 0.08x
06:30:40 PM BATL new 4.00% - 29.06M 20.34M 94.07K 0.02x
06:31:04 PM BATL x2 5.00% - 29.06M 20.34M 94.37K 0.02x
06:31:04 PM DUO x10 -7.00% - 38.55M 38.41M 45.92K 0.77x
06:31:20 PM GTBP x3 7.00% - 15.74M 34.83M 1.46K 0x
06:32:11 PM VIVO x82 4.00% - 77.24M 3.8M 20.46K 0.01x
06:32:15 PM RKDA x3 4.00% - 2.2M 2.05M 27.53K 0.01x
06:32:33 PM WHLR x6 -8.00% - 1.43M 1.8M 5.76K 0x
06:32:40 PM GANX new 5.00% - 72.51M 41.68M 1.46K 0x
06:34:26 PM CYPH x24 15.00% - 55.23M 97.41M 1.14M 0.25x
06:34:26 PM SKYX new 6.00% - 143.9M 93.37M 3.52K 0x
06:34:54 PM GNTA x13 -6.00% - 48.13M 13.07M 21.57K 0.01x
06:35:18 PM INTR new 4.00% - 2.5B 380.82M 134.03K 0.01x
06:36:34 PM XOS x34 -9.00% 3 3 Electric Fleet Launch
57.46M 4.53M 33.38K 0x
06:37:43 PM HCWB x5 -7.00% - 11.67M 6.45M 40.28K 0x
06:37:49 PM AMTX x3 7.00% - 158.32M 65.35M 2.69K 0x
06:37:59 PM VIDA x19 8.00% 2 5 Product award recognition
57.8M 3.75M 2.8K 0x
06:38:11 PM SOAR x47 -19.00% 4 3 Compliance Plan Accepted
11.28M 27.53M 766.42K 0.02x
06:38:47 PM CJMB x8 10.00% - 4.08M 2.12M 21.48K 0.05x
06:39:20 PM RECT x2 12.00% - 17.9M 3.33M 1.01K 0.04x
06:39:35 PM DUO x11 -9.00% - 38.55M 38.41M 46.77K 0.78x
06:40:52 PM GRAN x5 5.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 6.84K 0.01x
06:41:01 PM RECT x3 13.00% - 17.9M 3.33M 1.11K 0.04x
06:41:15 PM GRAN x6 7.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 7.22K 0.01x
06:41:22 PM GRAN x7 8.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 7.22K 0.01x
06:41:27 PM LFCR new 4.00% - 211.18M 36.68M 1.11K 0.01x
06:41:31 PM GRAN x8 9.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 7.93K 0.01x
06:41:39 PM GRAN x10 12.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 7.93K 0.01x
06:41:46 PM GRAN x11 14.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 10.27K 0.02x
06:41:49 PM GRAN x13 15.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 10.27K 0.02x
06:42:04 PM GRAN x15 16.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 11.75K 0.02x
06:42:12 PM GRAN x16 18.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 16.18K 0.03x
06:42:20 PM GRAN x17 21.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 20.02K 0.03x
06:42:25 PM GRAN x18 22.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 29.45K 0.05x
06:42:33 PM GDC x18 -4.00% - 6.07M 45.87M 652.9K 0.01x
06:42:33 PM GRAN x19 26.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 35.74K 0.06x
06:42:36 PM GRAN x20 27.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 38.23K 0.06x
06:42:38 PM GRAN x21 30.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 35.74K 0.06x
06:42:40 PM GRAN x22 31.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 35.74K 0.06x
06:42:46 PM GRAN x23 32.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 50.56K 0.08x
06:43:00 PM GRAN x24 34.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 55.78K 0.09x
06:43:02 PM GRAN x25 35.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 50.7K 0.08x
06:43:04 PM PPCB new 24.00% - 3.3M 1.94M 1.01K 0.02x
06:43:08 PM GRAN x26 37.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 59.12K 0.09x
06:43:11 PM GRAN x27 39.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 72.04K 0.11x
06:43:26 PM GRAN x28 41.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 87.2K 0.14x
06:43:30 PM GRAN x29 42.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 84.46K 0.13x
06:43:37 PM GRAN x30 43.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 100.83K 0.16x
06:43:42 PM GRAN x31 44.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 100.83K 0.16x
06:43:45 PM GRAN x32 45.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 100.83K 0.16x
06:43:51 PM GRAN x33 48.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 118.04K 0.18x
06:43:55 PM GRAN x34 56.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 131.52K 0.2x
06:44:04 PM GRAN x35 64.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 149.34K 0.23x
06:44:07 PM GRAN x36 65.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 131.52K 0.2x
06:44:12 PM GRAN x37 72.00% - 25.4M 9.71M 166.44K 0.26x
06:44:21 PM HCWB x6 -9.00% - 11.67M 6.45M 46.65K 0x
06:44:41 PM HCWB x7 -12.00% - 11.67M 6.45M 46.8K 0x
06:45:09 PM HCWB x8 -14.00% - 11.67M 6.45M 49.8K 0x
06:45:21 PM AIDX x2 9.00% - 8.51M 10.61M 1.54K 0x
06:45:39 PM RLAY x2 -4.00% - 2.91B 173.9M 84.85K 0.02x
06:45:51 PM FCHL x9 7.00% - 1.41M 1.3M 1.89K 0x
06:46:07 PM PULM x2 7.00% - 4.86M 3.63M 2.17K 0.12x
06:46:31 PM LOBO x16 -7.00% - 10.34M 12.7M 5.22K 0x
06:47:08 PM MSW x10 -4.00% 2 3 Director Resignation Redesignation
17.39M 4.56M 193.41K 0.48x
06:47:32 PM MSW x11 -5.00% 2 3 Director Resignation Redesignation
17.39M 4.56M 193.43K 0.48x
06:47:38 PM PMI x22 -5.00% - 23.84M 35.45M 597.48K 0.01x
06:47:56 PM GMEX x34 -12.00% - 172.37K 161.71K 65.05K 0.02x
06:48:24 PM SOAR x48 -20.00% 4 3 Compliance Plan Accepted
11.28M 27.53M 942.13K 0.02x
06:48:28 PM BATL x3 6.00% - 29.06M 20.34M 142.13K 0.03x
06:48:49 PM MSW x12 -6.00% 2 3 Director Resignation Redesignation
17.39M 4.56M 194.48K 0.49x
06:49:07 PM SOAR x49 -21.00% 4 3 Compliance Plan Accepted
11.28M 27.53M 951.1K 0.02x
06:49:26 PM PMI x23 -7.00% - 23.84M 35.45M 696.02K 0.01x
06:49:37 PM QH x5 -5.00% - 2.85M 839.66K 1.06K 0x
06:49:45 PM SOAR x51 -23.00% 4 3 Compliance Plan Accepted
11.28M 27.53M 952K 0.02x
06:50:00 PM PMI x24 -8.00% - 23.84M 35.45M 721.79K 0.01x
06:50:15 PM MXCT new 7.00% - 122.12M 100.62M 1.77K 0x
06:51:06 PM SOAR x52 -24.00% 4 3 Compliance Plan Accepted
11.28M 27.53M 958.96K 0.02x
06:51:19 PM SOAR x53 -25.00% 4 3 Compliance Plan Accepted
11.28M 27.53M 967.15K 0.02x
06:51:29 PM GMEX x36 -13.00% - 172.37K 161.71K 69.78K 0.02x

Top Gainers

GRAN:NASDAQ
Change +78.00 %
Market Cap 25.4M
Float 9.71M
Volume 1.19M
GMHS:NASDAQ
Change +73.00 %
Market Cap 53.79M
Float 16.33M
Volume 12.51M
GLXG:NASDAQ
Change +48.00 %
Market Cap 6.62M
Float 4.35M
Volume 2.93M
SHPH:NASDAQ
Change +31.00 %
Market Cap 2.66M
Float 5.8M
Volume 926.59K
NEXR:NASDAQ
Change +19.00 %
Market Cap 2.14M
Float 1.64M
Volume 4.49M

Why is NEXR stock up?

Nexera Technologies (Nasdaq: NEXR), a technology company, said its majority-owned subsidiary Fort Technology received Nasdaq Capital Market approval to list common shares under FRTT, with trading expected on Jun 8, 2026, the company reported. Nexera said it owns about 70.94% of Fort, which will keep its TSX Venture listing as FORT.

SMTK:NASDAQ
Change +17.00 %
Market Cap 8.77M
Float 15.76M
Volume 6.95M
GPUS:AMEX
Change +17.00 %
Market Cap 73.3M
Float 458.19M
Volume 5.66M
GTN A:NYSE
Change +15.00 %
Market Cap 812.66M
Float -
Volume 17
BGMS:NASDAQ
Change +14.00 %
Market Cap 8.28M
Float 2.37M
Volume 4.56M

Why is BGMS stock up?

Bio Green Med Solution (NASDAQ: BGMS), a specialty healthcare and waste-to-energy company, said on Jun 4 it signed a Business Combination Agreement to acquire Future NRG Sdn. Bhd. in an all-stock exchange, according to the company. The combined company will keep the BGMS ticker and expects closing in Q4 2026, subject to approvals.

RECT:NASDAQ
Change +12.00 %
Market Cap 17.9M
Float 3.33M
Volume 1.2K
EPSM:NASDAQ
Change +12.00 %
Market Cap 15.18M
Float 2.65M
Volume 2.37K
MBIO:NASDAQ
Change +11.00 %
Market Cap 5.08M
Float 6.44M
Volume 2.17M
CYPH:NASDAQ
Change +11.00 %
Market Cap 55.23M
Float 97.41M
Volume 1.21M
ESOA:NASDAQ
Change +11.00 %
Market Cap 278.4M
Float 13.89M
Volume 107
RYET:NASDAQ
Change +10.00 %
Market Cap 30.94M
Float 16.26M
Volume 7.99K
RADX:NASDAQ
Change +10.00 %
Market Cap 51.04M
Float 11.81M
Volume 25
KMRK:NASDAQ
Change +9.00 %
Market Cap 32.49M
Float 5.1M
Volume 4
IOTR:NASDAQ
Change +9.00 %
Market Cap 8.46M
Float 644.04K
Volume 2.48K
PPSI:NASDAQ
Change +9.00 %
Market Cap 46.6M
Float 8.6M
Volume 322
AIDX:NASDAQ
Change +9.00 %
Market Cap 8.51M
Float 10.61M
Volume 3.46K

Top Losers

YXT:NASDAQ
Change -39.00 %
Market Cap 32.36M
Float 53.5M
Volume 736.58K
SCAG:NASDAQ
Change -34.00 %
Market Cap 61.22M
Float 20.62M
Volume 11.19M
DLXY:NASDAQ
Change -25.00 %
Market Cap 8.09M
Float 4.71M
Volume 773.59K
SOAR:AMEX
Change -25.00 %
Market Cap 11.28M
Float 27.53M
Volume 1.14M

Why is SOAR stock down?

Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR), an aviation services company, said NYSE Regulation accepted its compliance plan on Jun 04, allowing the stock to keep trading while it works to restore stockholders' equity and financial performance.

The company has until Dec 17, 2026 to regain compliance; failure or limited progress could trigger delisting proceedings.

SUGP:NASDAQ
Change -24.00 %
Market Cap 4.45M
Float 3.51M
Volume 696.23K

Why is SUGP stock down?

SU Group (Nasdaq: SUGP), a security technology company, said it was awarded the supply and installation of an integrated Under Vehicle Surveillance System for Huanggang Port, including 6 AI-enabled UVSS units for the Hong Kong–Shenzhen border crossing, per the company on Jun 4.

The move looks more like profit taking after sharp recent swings than a new financial disclosure.

OMH:NASDAQ
Change -22.00 %
Market Cap 16M
Float 21.33M
Volume 2.58M
STAK:NASDAQ
Change -17.00 %
Market Cap 94.71M
Float 10.01M
Volume 194.1K
RMSG:NASDAQ
Change -15.00 %
Market Cap 20.05M
Float 7.89M
Volume 1.97M
BNAI:NASDAQ
Change -15.00 %
Market Cap 144.28M
Float 1.72M
Volume 80.42K

Why is BNAI stock down?

Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ: BNAI), an AI software company, said it invested $1 million in Accelevate Solutions for about 10% ownership and a warrant that could lift its stake to 20%, while also securing a $1 million equity commitment at $17.82 per share, according to the company.

The stock's -14.8% move appears to reflect profit taking after the prior session's +18.84% jump.

MPU:AMEX
Change -14.00 %
Market Cap 18.13M
Float 58.78M
Volume 2.7M
PTLE:NASDAQ
Change -14.00 %
Market Cap 37.06M
Float 3.16M
Volume 1.58K
EDHL:NASDAQ
Change -14.00 %
Market Cap 7.02M
Float 541.27K
Volume 8.81K
HLP:NASDAQ
Change -13.00 %
Market Cap 39.31M
Float 44.35M
Volume 707.06K
LRHC:NASDAQ
Change -13.00 %
Market Cap 1.7M
Float 573.8K
Volume 30.47K

Why is LRHC stock down?

La Rosa Holdings (NASDAQ: LRHC), a residential real estate services company, reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $68.5 million, up 17% year over year, with gross profit rising 17% to $7.0 million, the company reported on Jun 5.

Investors also weighed a non-binding LOI to acquire Consensus Core Technologies, restated 2024 financials, a going concern explanatory paragraph, and material weaknesses in internal control.

CGTL:NASDAQ
Change -13.00 %
Market Cap 9.78M
Float 24.88M
Volume 313.6K
GMEX:NASDAQ
Change -12.00 %
Market Cap 172.37K
Float 161.71K
Volume 78.21K
HCWB:NASDAQ
Change -12.00 %
Market Cap 11.67M
Float 6.45M
Volume 63.22K
NUWE:NASDAQ
Change -11.00 %
Market Cap 448.22K
Float 2.68M
Volume 694.26K

Why is NUWE stock down?

Nuwellis (Nasdaq: NUWE), a healthcare medical device company, priced a public offering of 20,000,000 shares or pre-funded warrants plus warrants for about $6 million in gross proceeds at $0.30 per share on Jun 5, the company reported.

The deal also includes Series C and D warrants and a concurrent private placement to reprice certain existing warrants to $0.30, pending stockholder approval.

AGRZ:NASDAQ
Change -11.00 %
Market Cap 5.99M
Float 10.54M
Volume 3.32M
RGNT:AMEX
Change -11.00 %
Market Cap 6.84M
Float 3.71M
Volume 32.87K

Scanner Specifications

Coverage Hours:
Premarket, Regular, After Hours
Alert Parameters:
4%+ price movements
Data Delivery:
Real-time (Gold/Platinum) / 1-min (Silver) / 15-min (Free)
Information Type:
Price data & news aggregation

What is Momentum Trading?

Momentum trading is a strategy where traders observe stocks that are experiencing significant price movement in one direction. The concept involves monitoring trends in the market, though outcomes are never guaranteed and all trading carries risk. This educational overview is for informational purposes only.

How Momentum Trading Generally Works

Momentum traders typically observe stocks moving significantly on high volume. The strategy involves monitoring price movements and market trends. Common components that traders may consider include:

  • Trend Observation: Monitoring stocks moving in one direction.
  • Price Action Monitoring: Observing actual price movements.
  • Market Timing Attempts: Traders make their own decisions on position timing.

Commonly Cited Characteristics of Momentum Trading

  • Volatility: High volatility with potential for both gains and losses.
  • Short Term Focus: Often involves shorter holding periods.
  • Technical Analysis: Frequently uses technical indicators and trading scanners.

Risks of Momentum Trading

  • Substantial Loss Risk: Rapid reversals can lead to significant losses.
  • High Complexity: Requires extensive market knowledge and experience.
  • No Guaranteed Outcomes: Past momentum does not predict future performance.

What is a Stock Scanner for Momentum Trading?

A stock scanner is a data aggregation tool that displays information about momentum stocks experiencing price movements in the market. These tools compile market data and present it according to specified parameters, providing information only without recommendations or advice.

Functions of a Trading Scanner

  • Data Aggregation: Collects price and volume information from markets.
  • Parameter Filtering: Displays data based on user selected criteria.
  • Information Display: Presents market data in organized formats.
  • Multi Session Data: Shows information from premarket, regular, and after hours trading.
  • Alert Systems: Notifies when certain parameters are met (informational only).

What Stock Scanners Do and Don't Do

Stock scanners display market data about top momentum stocks today and price movements. They DO NOT:

  • Predict future price movements
  • Recommend specific trades
  • Guarantee profitable outcomes
  • Provide investment advice

Introducing Argus: Advanced Market Data Scanner

Argus is a sophisticated market data tool that displays real-time information about stocks experiencing significant price movements. The scanner identifies momentum stocks and correlates price changes with publicly available news, helping users stay informed about market activity across all trading sessions.

The Argus Approach: Radically Simple, Remarkably Effective

While traditional scanners overwhelm you with dozens of technical indicators, Argus takes a radically simple approach. We focus exclusively on what actually matters: significant price movements.

Here's our philosophy: We track stocks that move beyond 4% from their opening price. Once a stock crosses this threshold, we continue alerting you as it reaches new session highs (for rising stocks) or new session lows (for declining stocks). This means rising stocks trigger alerts at each new high point of the day, while falling stocks trigger alerts at each new low point.

This approach cuts through the noise. While other scanners might show you volume spikes or RSI readings that lead nowhere, Argus shows you what's actually moving and why. Every alert represents real momentum in a clear direction.

Key Features of Argus Stock Scanner

  • Real Time Market Monitoring: Continuously scans for stocks making significant moves (above 4%).
  • Directional Tracking: Alerts on new session highs for rising stocks, new session lows for declining stocks.
  • News Integration: Correlates price movements with relevant news articles.
  • Complete Session Coverage: Monitors top premarket gainers, regular hours, and after hour market movers.
  • Custom Parameters: Users can set their own display preferences.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor daily top gainers and losers across markets.
  • Clean Interface: Intuitive design for seamless navigation.

What Argus Provides

  • Market Information: Raw data about price movements and top momentum stocks today.
  • Time Efficiency: Automated scanning saves time versus manual monitoring.
  • News Context: Links to publicly available news for informational context.
  • Data Organization: Structured display of market information.

Argus vs. Traditional Trading Scanners

Feature Argus Scanner Traditional Scanners
Data Focus Simple: 4%+ movements with new highs/lows Complex: Multiple technical indicators
Market Coverage All sessions: Premarket, Regular, After Hours Often regular hours only
News Display Integrated with price movements Usually separate or unavailable
Alert Logic Continuous: New highs for gainers, new lows for losers One time indicator triggers
Learning Curve Minimal: Focus on price action Steep: Multiple indicators to understand
Primary Function Display momentum stocks with clear direction Various analytical approaches

Complete Market Coverage: Premarket to After Hours

Argus provides comprehensive data coverage across all trading sessions. Understanding when different sessions operate helps users know when data becomes available.

Premarket Trading (4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET)

The scanner begins displaying top premarket gainers and decliners at 4:00 AM ET. Information shown includes:

  • Early price movements before regular market open
  • Stocks reacting to overnight news and earnings
  • Gap information from previous close
  • Volume data when available in premarket

Regular Trading Hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET)

During regular hours, Argus displays top momentum stocks today with full market data:

  • Real time or delayed price data (based on membership)
  • New session highs for rising stocks
  • New session lows for declining stocks
  • Volume information and related news

After Hours Trading (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET)

The scanner tracks after hour market movers including:

  • Post market price movements
  • Stocks reacting to after hours earnings releases
  • Continuation of regular session trends
  • Extended trading volume when available

Who Uses Stock Scanners?

Various market participants use trading scanners to stay informed about market movements. Here are common user categories and how they utilize scanner data:

Active Market Participants

Those actively engaged in markets use scanners to:

  • Monitor momentum stocks throughout the day
  • Track multiple securities simultaneously
  • Identify top gainers premarket and during regular hours
  • Access correlated news information

Market Researchers & Analysts

Researchers utilize scanner data for:

  • Analyzing price movement patterns
  • Studying news impact on stock prices
  • Tracking after hour market movers for next day analysis
  • Understanding market session dynamics

Educational Users

Those learning about markets use scanners to:

  • Understand how stocks move during different sessions
  • Learn to identify top momentum stocks today
  • Study the relationship between news and price
  • Observe market mechanics in real time

Part Time Market Watchers

Busy individuals who can't monitor markets continuously use scanners to:

  • Quickly review daily market movements
  • Stay informed about significant price changes
  • Catch up on market activity efficiently

Membership Options

Argus offers different data access levels to suit various needs. Note that data speed and features do not affect or predict trading outcomes.

Free Access

Start with basic market monitoring capabilities:

  • 15 minute delayed market data
  • Track momentum stocks with delayed updates
  • Basic tracking of top premarket gainers
  • Standard news correlation
  • Daily summary of top momentum stocks today
  • Limited alert frequency

Silver Membership

Mid-tier access for regular market watchers:

  • 1 minute delayed market data
  • Faster updates than free tier
  • Track momentum stocks with minimal delay
  • Enhanced tracking of top premarket gainers
  • Standard news correlation
  • Improved alert frequency

Gold & Platinum Membership

Premium data access for active traders:

  • Real time data feed across all sessions (no delay)
  • Instant alerts for after hour market movers
  • Maximum update frequency
  • Advanced filter and sort options
  • Priority data processing during peak times
  • Ad free interface
  • Premium support

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does Argus track?

Argus displays stocks moving 4% or more from their opening price. For rising stocks, it continues alerting at each new session high. For falling stocks, it alerts at each new session low. This directional tracking helps identify sustained momentum.

What are momentum stocks?

In market terminology, momentum stocks refers to securities experiencing significant price movement with above average volume. These are stocks showing strong directional movement, either up or down.

When can I see premarket gainers?

Argus begins displaying top premarket gainers data at 4:00 AM ET when premarket trading opens. This data continues updating until regular market hours begin at 9:30 AM ET.

Does Argus cover after hours trading?

Yes, Argus tracks after hour market movers from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, displaying stocks that continue moving after regular market close.

How are "new highs" and "new lows" determined?

For stocks moving up (gainers), Argus alerts when they reach a new high point for that trading session. For stocks moving down (losers), it alerts at new low points. This ensures you see sustained movement in either direction.

What's the difference between membership tiers?

Gold/Platinum members receive real-time data updates with no delay. Silver members see data with 1 minute delay. Free members see data with 15 minute delay. Higher tiers also offer more frequent alerts, additional filtering options, and ad-free experience.

Can Argus predict which stocks will move?

No. Argus displays current and historical data only. It does not predict future movements or provide trading recommendations.

How the Argus Scanner Functions

The Scanning Process

Argus operates through automated data collection and display:

  • Continuous Monitoring: System receives price data from market sources
  • Threshold Detection: Identifies stocks moving 4% from their opening price
  • Directional Tracking: Monitors new highs for gainers, new lows for decliners
  • News Matching: Automated correlation with publicly available news
  • Data Display: Information presented in organized interface

Understanding the Alert System

When viewing top momentum stocks today, the alert system works as follows:

  • Initial alert triggers when a stock moves 4% from open
  • Rising stocks generate alerts at each new session high
  • Falling stocks generate alerts at each new session low
  • Alert frequency indicates sustained momentum strength
  • News links provide context when available

Data Sources and Timing

  • Premarket Data: Begins at 4:00 AM ET for top gainers premarket
  • Regular Hours: Full market data from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET
  • After Hours: Extended session data until 8:00 PM ET
  • News Sources: Aggregated from publicly available financial news

Understanding the Information Display

Argus presents market data in an organized format. Each entry includes:

  • Ticker Symbol: Stock identification code
  • Alert Count: Number of times new highs/lows were reached in the current session and today
  • Price Information: Current price and percentage change from open
  • Volume Data: Number of shares traded
  • News Links: Related articles when available

Interpreting Alert Patterns

Understanding what different alert patterns may indicate:

  • Single Alert: Stock just crossed 4% threshold
  • Multiple Alerts (Gainer): Stock making successive new highs
  • Multiple Alerts (Loser): Stock making successive new lows
  • High Alert Frequency: Sustained directional momentum
  • News Present: Potential catalyst for movement

Data Accuracy and Limitations

Understanding data limitations helps set appropriate expectations:

Data Timing by Membership

  • Free Access: 15 minute delay
  • Silver Access: 1 minute delay
  • Gold/Platinum Access: Real time data feed (no delay, minimal system latency)

Important Data Considerations

  • All market data may contain errors or omissions
  • News correlation is automated and may not be comprehensive
  • Extended hours data may have limited accuracy due to lower liquidity
  • System outages or delays can affect data delivery
  • Historical data shown is not predictive of future movements

Best Practices for Data Use

  • Verify important information through multiple sources
  • Understand that displayed data is for informational purposes only
  • Be aware that real time claims refer to delivery speed, not guaranteed accuracy
  • Consider extended hours data as potentially less reliable

Legal Notice & Risk Disclosure

No Investment Advice

Argus provides market data and information only. Nothing in this service constitutes investment advice, trading recommendations, or guidance about buying, selling, or holding any security. We are not registered investment advisors or financial professionals.

Trading Risk Disclosure

Trading stocks and other securities involves substantial risk of loss. You may lose your entire investment and potentially more with margin accounts. High volatility stocks carry exceptional risk. Extended hours trading has additional risks including reduced liquidity. Past performance does not indicate future results.

Data Disclaimer

All data provided may contain errors, delays, or inaccuracies. News correlations are automated and may be incomplete or incorrect. Real time data refers to delivery speed only, not accuracy or completeness. Users must verify all information independently before making any decisions.

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all investment and trading decisions. You should understand your risk tolerance, verify all information through independent sources, and consult qualified financial advisors for personalized guidance. This service is for informational purposes only.

Limitation of Liability

Argus and its operators shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of this service, including but not limited to trading losses, missed opportunities, or data errors. The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

By using this service, you acknowledge understanding these terms and agree that all trading decisions are your sole responsibility.