Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2026-01-27 13:30 to 19:30. Note: The dataset provided contains intraday/after-hours slices from a single session; where 30-day/10-day context is required (ATR, higher timeframe levels), I infer conservative ranges and focus on relative strength/weakness visible in today’s 30-minute structure and closing momentum.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
– Semis/AI and storage hardware showed the cleanest strength:
– KLAC printed an after-hours surge to 1643.45 (from 1616), MKSI pushed to 234.2 AH, WDC climbed into the close/AH to 268, MU pressed new AH highs near 419.3, STX recovered sharply from a deep dip to 403+, NET broke to 211.36 AH. ASML, NVMI were steady. This cluster points to continued bid in semi-cap equipment, memory, and network/cloud software (KLAC, MKSI, WDC, MU, STX, NET).
– Precious metals mixed/slightly heavy despite a few stock standouts:
– GLD/UGL faded late; SLV spiked then softened; levered miner ETFs (NUGT, GDXU, JNUG) slipped. But select miners showed relative strength: RGLD popped to 297.23 AH; SKE closed strong at 33.50; RGLD/SKE outperformed their ETFs (RGLD, SKE vs GLD, GDXU, NUGT, SLV).
– Energy largely flat-to-muted:
– OIH stuck ~351; nat gas products BOIL/UNG choppy-to-softer into the evening.
– Large-cap healthcare steady:
– AMGN, REGN, VRTX ended firm; not momentum standouts, but no stress.
– Discretionary/other:
– CVNA stabilized near 480; AZO, BKNG tight; MELI flat.
– Small/mid-cap single names with momentum:
– RDW spiked then pulled back (watch for reclaim); CVV broke out late to 5.69; LE continued higher intraday; EDN/TEO had steady bids.
Noticeable patterns
– Clear end-of-day/AH accumulation in semis and storage (KLAC, MKSI, MU, WDC, STX). This is where the 1–3 day momentum edge is highest.
– Metals ETFs were soft, but royalty/quality miners (RGLD) and a select developer (SKE) showed positive divergence—potential short-term continuation if metals stabilize.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to advance near term (strongest bullish tells first):
– KLAC, MKSI, WDC, MU, NET, RGLD
Also constructive: STX, SKE, CVV, LE
– Rationale: closing/AH breakouts or reclaim of VWAP with higher highs on 30-min bars and clustered sector strength (semis, select miners).
Individual Stock Analysis
Notes for all names below:
– Daily ATRs are estimated conservatively due to missing 30-day history; targets pair nearby resistance with an ATR-proportional extension.
– Entries bias toward pullbacks to intraday demand/VWAP zones. Use alerts and respect liquidity.
– Time horizon: 1–3 trading days.
KLAC
– Thesis: After-hours breakout to 1643.45 shows strong demand; semicap group leadership intact.
– Key support (daily/demand): 1616–1617 (AH pivot), 1608–1610, 1595–1600.
– Key resistance (supply): 1643.5 (AH high), 1650, 1665–1670.
– 30-min roadmap (2–3 days):
– Bull path: Hold above 1616–1620 early → push 1643 → 1650. If momentum persists, stretch toward 1665 (~+1 ATR).
– Risk path: Lose 1616 → backtest 1608–1610; reclaim → refuel to 1640s.
– Price targets (1–3 day): 1643, 1650, 1665–1670 (ATR extension ~+30–35).
– Entry ideas: 1618–1622 on a controlled pullback; add on 1644 breakout with volume.
– Stop-loss: 1606 (below demand and round rejection). For breakout adds, stop back under 1635.
MKSI
– Thesis: Strong AH lift to 234.2 following a solid cash close near highs; semicap tailwind.
– Support: 229.5–230.0, 227.2, 225.0.
– Resistance: 234.2, 236.0, 239.0–240.0.
– 30-min roadmap:
– Bull path: Hold 230–231 pullback → reclaim 233–234 → test 236 then 239–240.
– Risk path: Brief dip to 227–228; if instantly reclaimed → squeeze back to 234.
– Targets (ATR ~6–7): 234, 236, 239–240.
– Entry: 230.5–231.5 pullback; or 234.3+ continuation if tape is strong.
– Stop: 226.8–227.2 (beneath higher low).
WDC
– Thesis: Persistent buyers into AH; storage peers strong; room to 270+ if semis bid holds.
– Support: 264.1–265.0, 263.1, 260.0.
– Resistance: 269.3, 270.0, 273.0–275.0.
– 30-min roadmap:
– Bull path: Retest 265–266 and hold → 269–270 test; over 270 opens 273–275 (ATR ~10).
– Risk path: Wick to 263; fast reclaim of 265 is a strong long trigger.
– Targets: 269–270, 273, 275.
– Entry: 265.2–266.2 pullback; or 270.1 break with market strength.
– Stop: 262.3–262.8.
MU
– Thesis: New AH highs, sector leadership; buyers active above 417.
– Support: 416.9–417.5, 414.0–414.5, 411.0–412.0.
– Resistance: 419.3, 421.0, 425.0.
– 30-min roadmap:
– Bull path: Hold 417–418 → take 419.3 → 421; continuation can press 424–425 (ATR ~12).
– Risk path: Quick flush to 414–415; if reclaimed → momentum resumes to 420s.
– Targets: 421, 424–425.
– Entry: 417.2–418 retest; or 419.5 break with volume confirmation.
– Stop: 413.5 (beneath demand).
NET
– Thesis: AH breakout to 211.36; software/security cohort (CRWD) also firm—RS is positive.
– Support: 209.0–209.5, 208.0–208.2, 205.9–206.2.
– Resistance: 211.36, 213.0, 215.0.
– 30-min roadmap:
– Bull path: Maintain 209–210 → 211.4 break → 213; stretch to 215 if group squeezes (ATR ~6).
– Risk path: Undercut 208 then swift reclaim >209 = entry trigger.
– Targets: 211.4, 213, 215.
– Entry: 209.7–210.2 pullback; or 211.5 breakout continuation.
– Stop: 207.8 (below structure).
RGLD
– Thesis: Royalty name showing relative strength vs metals ETFs; AH push to 297.23 with 300 magnet overhead.
– Support: 293.7–294.0, 292.9, 291.7–292.0.
– Resistance: 297.2, 300.0, 303.0.
– 30-min roadmap:
– Bull path: Hold 293.9–294.6 → 297 retest → 300 round; if metals firm, 303 possible (ATR ~7).
– Risk path: Dip to 292.9; reclaim of 294 is the trigger back to highs.
– Targets: 297, 300, 303.
– Entry: 294.2–295.0 pullback; add through 297.3.
– Stop: 291.3.
SKE
– Thesis: Solid late-session push to 33.50 while miners were mixed—relative strength candidate.
– Support: 33.00, 32.87, 32.50.
– Resistance: 33.50, 34.00, 34.50.
– 30-min roadmap:
– Bull path: Hold 33.00–33.10 → take 33.50 → 34.00; momentum can extend toward 34.50 (ATR ~1.2).
– Risk path: Brief undercut to 32.87; fast reclaim of 33.00 keeps the long intact.
– Targets: 33.50, 34.00, 34.50.
– Entry: 33.00–33.10 retest; or 33.52 continuation on volume.
– Stop: 32.45–32.50.
Honorable Mentions (watchlist)
– STX: Sharp intraday recovery; if it holds >401, room to 405–408 then 412 (ATR ~10). Supports: 395.8, 394.1, 391.1.
– CVV: Late breakout to 5.69; supports 5.45/5.40/5.32; resist 5.70/5.85/6.00.
– LE: Continuation candidate if it holds 19.00; targets 19.40/19.75.
Risk Management and Execution Notes
– Use staggered entries at supports, scale out into first two targets.
– If a market-wide risk-off move hits, tighten stops by ~0.5x ATR.
– Avoid chasing thin after-hours prints; wait for regular session confirmation on the first 30–60 minutes.
If you want me to incorporate full 30-day OHLC and precise ATRs/levels per ticker, share that history and I’ll refine levels and targets accordingly.