Continuation Breakout Thursday 1PM 2/20/2025

Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:

Datetime Range Analyzed:
January 21, 2025, to February 20, 2025, in EST.

Commentary:
The selected dataset spans various sectors, notably technology (AAPL), automotive (RACE, BYDDF), consumer discretionary (RACE, WYNN), metals (RS), online retail (MELI), and pharmaceuticals (KDLY, CADL). Over the past 30 days, the markets have been characterized by notable bullish activity, particularly in tech and consumer discretionary sectors.

1. Tech Sector: AAPL exhibited strong performance, with steady rises reflecting sector trends driven by continued innovation and robust earnings expectations. The automotive industry showed mixed performances, with RACE showing strength compared to the EV players like BYDDF, which has struggled due to supply chain bottlenecks.

2. Metals and Mining: RS displayed volatility but maintained a solid uptrend, reflecting the broader industrial resurgence and demand for raw materials.

3. Consumer Discretionary: WYNN saw a minor pullback after a solid uptick, potentially indicating a pause before further gains as market participants reassess leisure and travel expectations.

4. Retail & Pharmaceuticals: MELI maintained upward momentum, benefiting from e-commerce resilience, while biotechs like KDLY experienced increased volatility, likely due to speculative trading and regulatory news.

Trends:
– Uptrend: AAPL, RACE, MELI — indicative of strong positive momentum backed by good fundamentals.
– Mixed/Volatile: WYNN, RS, KDLY — poised for potential upswing based on recent volume spikes and speculative interest.
– Downward Pressure: BYDDF — struggling against sector-wide challenges despite niche EV market opportunities.

Ticker Performance Prediction:

Likely to Rise:
– AAPL shows resilience with minor consolidations, suggesting a possible breakout.
– MELI continues in an uptrend with strong resistance test and breakout potential.
– RACE remains bullish, benefiting from brand positioning and market conditions.

Strong Bullish Signals:
AAPL and MELI are currently displaying robust bullish signals, characterized by increased buying volume and positive technical setups.

Individual Stock Analysis:

1. AAPL:
   • Support Levels:
     • 245.00 (technical support)
     • 243.50
     • 241.00

• Resistance Levels:
  • 246.50 (recent high)
  • 248.00
  • 250.00 (psychological level)
• Price Action Prediction:
  • Mild consolidation near 246 before targeting 248.
  • Possible entry near 245.00 with a stop-loss at 243.00.
  • 1-3 day swing targets: 246.50, 248.00, and extend to 250.00.
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1. MELI:
   • Support Levels:
     • 2070.00
     • 2050.00
     • 2030.00

• Resistance Levels:

  • 2090.00
  • 2100.00
  • 2120.00
• Price Action Prediction:
  • Continued climb towards 2090 and possibly 2100 with increased volume.
  • Consider entries near 2075.00 with a precautionary stop at 2045.00.
  • 1-3 day swing targets: 2090.00, 2100.00, extending towards 2120.00.
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1. RACE:
   • Support Levels:
     • 503.50
     • 501.00
     • 498.00

• Resistance Levels:

  • 507.00
  • 510.00
  • 515.00
• Price Action Prediction:
  • Push towards 507 could prompt short-term buying interest.
  • Recommend entry around 503.00 with a stop at 500.00.
  • 1-3 day swing targets: 507.00, 510.00, and potentially 515.00.
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This analysis considers the current trading dynamics influenced by recent price movements and volume spikes, suggesting a tactical approach in line with short-term momentum trading principles.