Date-time window analyzed (EST): 2025-12-05, 13:30–19:30, with one supplemental slice on 2025-12-04 (MAGH). Data include regular and late session prints; conclusions emphasize the most recent 10 trading days’ momentum where visible, and lean on intraday structure/volume from the 30-minute lens for timing.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
– Tech/SaaS and Cybersecurity: Broad software was tight-to-mixed into the close (ADBE, CRM, NOW), showing consolidation rather than distribution. Cybersecurity stood out: CYBR pressed to late-session highs (478.7) on a volume build near the close—leadership tone for security.
– Semiconductors: Mixed. Several large-cap semi/design names faded or sat flat late (CDNS, KLAC, MPWR, ASML, NXPI), but selective strength appeared in smaller beta names—MXL closed firm at the highs, hinting at rotational appetite for less-crowded semi longs.
– Consumer Discretionary/Retail: Momentum clustered in high beta. CVNA exploded after-hours toward 440–450 on heavy volume—a classic squeeze/continuation setup. Traditional retail was steadier; DKS stabilized and reclaimed 232 after a deep intraday dip, while ULTA traded tightly.
– Industrials: Mostly steady with a modest bid (GWW, TDY) while transports/ltl (SAIA) remained heavy; CAT flat-to-firm. No broad risk-on expansion here—rotation looks selective.
– Energy/Commodities: Lack of broad follow-through; TPL faded while BOIL ticked up modestly—no clear sector tailwind.
– Biotech/Spec: Event-driven, high-variance flows (PRAX after-hours breakout to 255, KZIA ramp into the close, GLTO intraday swings). Money is probing selective catalysts rather than broad biotech beta.
Visible near-term trend: Liquidity and momentum are concentrating in high-beta/AI-adjacent and squeeze candidates (CVNA, AIP, PATH; plus selective cyber like CYBR). Large-cap tech is consolidating; rotation favors names pressing/holding highs on expanding 30-min volume.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Likely upside continuation candidates (strongest to strong):
– CVNA, CYBR, AIP, PATH, MXL, PRAX
Strong bullish signals:
– CVNA: explosive AH breakout with heavy prints, holding upper range.
– CYBR: close near HOD with late 30-min volume expansion.
– AIP: series of higher highs/higher lows into the close; volume spike at 15:30.
– PATH: persistent bid, stair-step higher all session.
– MXL: semi laggard strength, closing on highs while peers faded.
– PRAX: AH push through intraday highs—potential gap/continuation.
Individual Stock Analysis (setups for the next 1–3 days)
Note: ATR references are proxied from recent intraday ranges; targets align with nearby resistance and 1–2x recent day ranges.
1) CVNA
– Key supports (daily/obvious zones): 436, 430, 420.
– Key resistances: 445–448, 450, 470–475.
– 30-min outlook: Expect an opening shakeout toward 436–432, then a reclaim of 440 for continuation. If 450 breaks and holds on a 30-min close, momentum can extend quickly.
– 1–3 day targets: 448–450 (T1), 458–462 (T2), 470–475 (T3).
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback buy 432–436 with a higher-low on 30-min.
– Break-and-hold above 445 for momentum add.
– Stop-loss: 425–426 (beneath demand and opening print weakness); swing stop 418 if aiming for T3.
2) CYBR
– Key supports: 476.2, 475.7, 474.5.
– Key resistances: 478.7, 479.0–480.0, 484–486.
– 30-min outlook: Strong close near highs suggests a quick test of 480. A brief dip to 476–477 that’s bought should lead to a 480 breakout attempt.
– 1–3 day targets: 480 (T1), 484–486 (T2), 490 (T3).
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 476.5–477.5 on a higher-low 30-min candle.
– Add on a 480 break with rising volume.
– Stop-loss: 474.8; wider swing stop 472.9 if targeting 490.
3) AIP
– Key supports: 17.50, 17.46, 17.37.
– Key resistances: 17.60, 17.65, 17.80–18.00.
– 30-min outlook: Trend-up structure into close. Look for a small opening retrace to 17.50–17.55 and a rotation back above 17.60 to continue.
– 1–3 day targets: 17.75–17.80 (T1), 17.95–18.05 (T2), 18.20–18.30 (T3).
– Entry ideas:
– Accumulate 17.50–17.56 on hold; add through 17.60 reclaim.
– Stop-loss: 17.36 (beneath session pivot); swing stop 17.25 if sizing smaller.
4) PATH
– Key supports: 18.60, 18.67, 18.70.
– Key resistances: 18.75, 18.80, 19.00–19.10.
– 30-min outlook: Steady accumulation profile. A hold above 18.60–18.70 favors a grind to 18.90–19.00; breakout needs volume.
– 1–3 day targets: 18.90 (T1), 19.10–19.20 (T2), 19.40–19.60 (T3).
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 18.65–18.72 on dips that hold 30-min MA.
– Momentum add on 18.80–18.85 break.
– Stop-loss: 18.49 initial; wider 18.35 if aiming for T3.
5) MXL
– Key supports: 18.71, 18.69, 18.60.
– Key resistances: 18.86, 19.00, 19.20–19.30.
– 30-min outlook: Closed on highs while peers lagged—relative strength. Expect shallow dips that are bought; a push through 18.86 opens a run at 19.00+.
– 1–3 day targets: 19.05 (T1), 19.30 (T2), 19.60 (T3).
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 18.75–18.82 on a higher-low pullback.
– Add on a clean 18.90–18.95 break.
– Stop-loss: 18.58; swing stop 18.45 below the demand shelf.
6) PRAX
– Key supports: 246.0, 245.4, 244.0.
– Key resistances: 249.8, 252.5, 255.0–258.0.
– 30-min outlook: After-hours pop above R (to 255) sets up a gap-and-go or gap-fill-then-rip. A controlled pullback to 247–249 that holds should precede a squeeze through 252–255.
– 1–3 day targets: 252–255 (T1), 258–262 (T2), 266–268 (T3).
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 247–249 on orderly pullback and reversal.
– Add on 252 break with increasing 30-min volume.
– Stop-loss: 244.8; wider swing stop 242 if seeking T3.
Notes and Risk Management
– Many large caps (ADBE, CRM, NOW, META, TSLA) are consolidating; if indices break down, expect failed breakouts and faster reversals—size accordingly.
– High-beta names (CVNA, PRAX) can swing wide; consider partial entries and tiered exits at T1/T2/T3.
– If a name loses S2 on a closing 30-min basis with rising volume, assume momentum thesis is invalid and reduce risk or exit.
This plan emphasizes the most actionable, high-momentum candidates with clear levels and 30-minute triggers for the next 1–3 sessions.