Top 2 Financial Stocks That May Crash In Q1

As of Jan. 16, 2026, two stocks in the financial sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70, according to Benzinga Pro.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Nomura Holdings Inc (NYSE:NMR)

• On Oct. 28, Nomura Holdings posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. The company's stock gained around 15% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $9.47.
• RSI Value: 86.1                                
• NMR Price Action: Shares of Nomura gained 1.4% to close at $9.39 on Thursday.
• Edge Stock Ratings: 90.75 Momentum score.

Mizuho Financial Group Inc (NYSE:MFG)

• On Jan. 5, Mizuho Americas announced $1 million in grants through the Mizuho USA Foundation. “We are proud to offer signature grant programs that support innovative organizations and initiatives that enable young adults to gain technology skills, discover career pathways, and build the tools needed to secure sustainable employment,” said Lesley Palmer, Head of Community Relations and President of the Mizuho USA Foundation. “By partnering with outstanding nonprofits who are at the intersection of technology and education, we can help put more young adults on a path toward professional achievement and financial stability.” The company's stock gained around 15% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $8.59.
• RSI Value: 84.8
• MFG Price Action: Shares of Mizuho Financial rose 1.2% to close at $8.49 on Thursday.

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