Midday Market Pulse — Wednesday, May 13

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Midday market pulse for Wednesday, May 13. Here's what the algorithm is highlighting across the ASX small-cap universe at this point in the session.

Signal Overview

The current scan surfaced 1261 signals across 12 sectors.

Sector Rotation

The three most active sectors by signal count:

Basic Materials+0.4% avg
556 signalsMost active: GEN (+50.0%)
Healthcare-0.4% avg
116 signalsMost active: HLS (-18.6%)
Financial Services-0.2% avg
112 signalsMost active: ARC (-12.0%)

Director Activity Observed

20 tickers showed recent net director purchasing activity.

CXO+3 net buys
AMI+2 net buys
DUB+2 net buys
LDX+2 net buys
ERA+2 net buys

Elevated Short Interest

44 screened tickers carrying short interest above 5%.

LOT15.8% short
DMP15.8% short
BOE14.4% short
PNV14.3% short
GYG14.0% short

Midday data reflects the latest completed scan. Intraday price movements after the scan time are not captured until the next scheduled scan.

GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY — This article is produced by an algorithm and does not constitute personal financial advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. SmallCapData does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). You should consider seeking independent financial advice before making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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