Analysis window (EST): 2025-10-31 from 13:00 to 15:30 (some tickers from 12:00). Data provided are intraday bars for the afternoon session of Oct 31; no prior 30-day daily data were included. Conclusions below emphasize the 30-minute structure and relative strength into the close, with daily zones inferred from obvious round-number supply/demand.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:
– Tech-led risk appetite: QQQ and VGT stair-stepped higher and closed near HOD, signaling broad large-cap tech accumulation late day. Semiconductors led: NVDA, MU, AVGO, ASML, LRCX, CDNS all pushed higher into the close with expanding volumes on the final hour. Cyber/security firm: CYBR trended to new session highs. Enterprise hardware/EMS steady bid: IBM, JBL, HUBB.
– Travel/consumer internet: EXPE pushed to session highs late; APP reclaimed intraday losses and closed strong.
– Healthcare mixed: INSM firm, REGN stable; hospitals HCA up while CYH faded. Biotech momentum pockets: RGTX had a large range expansion; INBX trending up.
– Materials/miners constructive: Uranium complex CCJ, DNN, NXE advanced; copper SCCO stair-stepped higher; steel NUE in grind-up. Industrials: CAT trended to HOD. Energy services PUMP faded intraday.
– Pattern takeaways: Leaders printed higher highs into the close with closes near HOD and relative strength vs QQQ—classic short-term continuation tell for 1–3 day momentum swings. Tech semis show strongest breadth and liquidity (NVDA, MU, AVGO). Uranium (CCJ, NXE, DNN) and selective comms equipment (CIEN, LITE, VIAV) show follow-through potential.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days):
Most likely to continue up: NVDA, MU, AVGO, CIEN, SYM, AAOI, IBM, CCJ.
Strongest bullish signals: NVDA, MU, AVGO (semi leadership with closes near HOD and strong final-hour volume), plus SYM (range expansion), CIEN (trend day), AAOI (small-cap breakout continuation).
Individual Stock Analysis and Trade Plans
Note: Entries favor buying pullbacks to demand or quick reclaims/BOs with stops tucked below nearby structure. Targets combine nearby resistance and typical 1–3 day extensions.
1) NVIDIA (NVDA)
– Supports (daily/demand): 203.35 (afternoon pullback/base), 202.43 (session low), 200.00 (round-number demand).
– Resistances (daily/supply): 204.77 (HOD), 206.20 (prior supply band/round-quarters), 207.50 (upper supply/extension).
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Expect an early dip-and-rip; holding above 203.2 keeps momentum intact. A 204.80–205.00 push should invite momentum buying toward 206–207.5 over 1–2 sessions.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 203.40–203.60 with stop 202.20.
– Breakout: Above 204.85 with stop 203.90 (tight).
– Targets (1–3 days): 205.80, 207.50, stretch 209.80.
– Risk: A sustained loss of 202.40 opens a quick test of 200.
2) Micron (MU)
– Supports: 223.00 (pm shelf), 221.90–222.10 (midday base), 220.60 (session low area).
– Resistances: 225.27 (HOD), 226.50 (swing supply/round), 228.80 (upper supply band).
– 30-min outlook: Strong late-day expansion suggests follow-through; holding above 222.8 favors a tag of 226.5; continuation could reach 228–229 within 1–3 sessions.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 223.10–223.40, stop 221.80.
– Breakout: >225.30, stop 224.25.
– Targets: 226.50, 228.20, 231.00.
– Risk: Lose 221.8 and momentum likely pauses toward 220.6.
3) Broadcom (AVGO)
– Supports: 370.20, 368.82, 365.33.
– Resistances: 372.56 (HOD), 375.00, 377.80.
– 30-min outlook: Bullish grind with strong final hour. Above 371.80, buyers likely press 375 in 1–2 sessions; continuation path 377–382 if semis stay bid.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 370.40–370.80, stop 368.70.
– Breakout: >372.60, stop 371.30.
– Targets: 375.00, 377.80, 382.00.
– Risk: Sub-368.8 would likely bring 367–365.5 retest first.
4) Ciena (CIEN)
– Supports: 188.02, 187.66, 186.87.
– Resistances: 189.59 (HOD), 190.50, 192.00.
– 30-min outlook: Trend day up with close near highs. Expect shallow pullbacks; above 188.8, path of least resistance to 190.5 and potentially 192 within 1–3 days.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 188.10–188.40, stop 187.40.
– Breakout: >189.60, stop 188.80.
– Targets: 190.50, 192.00, 195.00 (stretch if volume expands).
– Risk: Lose 187.4 and it likely backfills 186.9.
5) Symbotic (SYM)
– Supports: 81.00, 80.40, 79.90.
– Resistances: 82.20 (HOD), 83.00, 84.50.
– 30-min outlook: Range expansion and strong close; holding 81 turns dips into buys. A pop through 82.2 eyes 83 then 84.5.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 81.10–81.30, stop 80.35.
– Breakout: >82.25, stop 81.50.
– Targets: 82.80, 84.00, 85.50.
– Risk: Persistent trade <79.9 negates momentum.
6) Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)
– Supports: 35.25, 35.07, 34.65.
– Resistances: 35.94 (HOD), 36.60, 37.50.
– 30-min outlook: Strong small-cap breakout behavior with higher highs into close; volatility elevated. Expect continuation if 35.20 holds; breakout above 35.95 can accelerate.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 35.25–35.35, stop 34.95.
– Breakout: >35.95, stop 35.30.
– Targets: 36.60, 37.50, 39.00 (if momentum/volume persists).
– Risk: Below 34.95 likely revisits 34.65.
7) IBM (IBM)
– Supports: 307.06, 306.21, 305.00.
– Resistances: 308.30–308.30+, 309.50, 311.00–311.50.
– 30-min outlook: Steady trend to HOD; likely continuation grind if 307 holds. Break above 308.3 can push 309.5–311 within 1–3 sessions.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 307.10–307.30, stop 306.00.
– Breakout: >308.35, stop 307.60.
– Targets: 309.50, 311.00, 313.50.
– Risk: Below 306 opens a dip to 305.
8) Cameco (CCJ)
– Supports: 102.05, 101.79, 101.37.
– Resistances: 103.00, 103.70, 105.00.
– 30-min outlook: Uranium complex showed relative strength; CCJ closed near highs. Above 102.6, expect a test of 103–103.7; uranium tailwinds could extend to 105 in 1–3 days.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 102.10–102.30, stop 101.60.
– Breakout: >103.00, stop 102.30.
– Targets: 103.70, 105.00, 106.70 (stretch).
– Risk: Lose 101.8 and it likely revisits 101.4–101.0.
Additional notes and watchlist:
– ASML, LRCX, CDNS also showed constructive closes; consider similar pullback/BO tactics with tight stops under afternoon bases.
– APP and EXPE printed late-day recoveries; keep on radar for gap-and-go setups if futures are firm.
– Uranium beta names NXE and DNN can offer stronger percentage follow-through than CCJ but with higher volatility; size accordingly.
Risk management:
– Use smaller size on lower-liquidity names (AAOI) and place stops just below the next demand shelf to avoid noise.
– If QQQ/VGT open soft but reclaim VWAP on 30-min, the long-continuation thesis strengthens; sustained trade below prior afternoon bases would invalidate the setups.
This plan is calibrated to the intraday momentum and closing structure observed today; adapt levels to tomorrow’s open and premarket prints.