The US stock market is all set to start the new year on a positive note. Investor confidence has improved after the reached new record highs during the Christmas period, trading clearly above 6,900 points.
Although those highs did not hold for long and the market has entered a short correction, the broader trend remains positive. Buyers continue to target the 7,000 point level, which could become the next record high if upward momentum holds. This remains the base scenario.
As investors look to build portfolios at the start of the year, attention is shifting toward companies that are already moving higher and still show room for further gains. Below are three such companies that continue to show strong upward momentum.
1. Flowco Holdings: Recovery Takes Shape After Prolonged Downtrend
is a US-based energy equipment and services company. Its stock stayed in a downward trend for most of last year.
In the past quarter, the stock has begun to recover. The price is forming a gradual rounding pattern, which suggests rising buyer interest and potential upside from current levels.
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A move higher will depend on the stock breaking above the demand zone around $20 per share. If that happens, the price could move toward the fair value estimate of around $26 per share, based on InvestingPro.
It is also worth noting that the company has delivered steadily rising profits over the past few years, with a sharp increase in Q3 2025.
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2. Elevance Health: Testing a Key Resistance Level
Similar to Flowco Holdings, has gained ground in recent months after rebounding from long-term lows near $275 per share.
The stock is now testing resistance around $360. If buyers push it higher, the path opens for further gains, helping close about 11% of the gap to InvestingPro’s fair value estimate.
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If the stock breaks above this resistance, it could move toward the next key level around $450 per share.
3. Matador Resources Company: Strong Fundamentals Support Recovery Case
The final company on the list is , an oil and gas producer.
Last November, selling pressure failed to push the stock below its annual low of $36 per share, which is a positive sign for a potential recovery. On the fundamentals side, the company stands out, with a fair value gap of more than 50% and a strong financial condition score.
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The company profile adds to the positive outlook, with several strengths and stable earnings over the past few years. A move back into an uptrend would be signaled by a break above $53 per share.
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