Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Datetime range analyzed (EST): Primarily 2025-12-22 from 13:00 to 15:30, with a few symbols having earlier prints where provided.
Scope note: The feed you sent is intraday (30-minute bars) for the afternoon of 12/22. There is no 30-day history in the file, so “daily” supply/demand levels below are derived from the most recent intraday pivots and round-number magnets as near-term proxies.
• Technology/Software showed the cleanest late-day accumulation: APP (AppLovin) pushed to new session highs into the close with rising volume; PLTR firmed and reclaimed mid-day losses; SNOW and MDB both ground higher into the bell. ISRG (medical technology) also bid up late. These collectively point to a quality-tech bid in the very near term.
• Industrials/Materials were mixed: CENX (aluminum) stair-stepped higher all afternoon; RGLD (gold royalty) was flat; LEU (uranium fuel) and TMC (metals) were heavy to sideways. Net: base metals (aluminum) acted better than precious/metals proxies.
• Biotech/Pharma mixed-to-cautious: PHAT trended up; UTHR chopped; REGN faded. Small-cap biotech (TENX, CNTX) couldn’t hold intraday pushes.
• Financials diverged: FCNCA continued a controlled grind higher; regional HIFS bled lower. Net: preference for higher-quality bank balance sheets.
• Consumer/Discretionary weak: WING, BURL, DAVE all leaked into the close. Restaurants/retail took profits.
• AI infra/Datacenter miners weak: APLD trended down with persistent sell pressure; ONDS spiked then faded hard on very high volume, a risk-off tell in small-cap momentum.
Noticeable patterns:
• Rotation to large-cap software with end-of-day demand (APP, PLTR, SNOW, MDB, ISRG).
• Select cyclical/materials strength (CENX).
• Small-cap momentum largely sold into late-day liquidity (ONDS, APLD, various microcaps).
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to push higher (momentum continuation if market stays risk-on):
• APP, PLTR, CENX, ISRG, MDB, SNOW, APPF
Strongest bullish tells:
• APP: Higher highs/lows with rising late-day volume and close near HOD.
• CENX: Consistent stair-step up through the afternoon, closing near highs.
• PLTR: Reclaim and hold above VWAP-like zone into close with heavy liquidity.
• ISRG: Breakout attempt in final hour with expanding volume.
Individual Stock Analysis
Note: Support/resistance zones are near-term supply/demand derived from recent intraday pivots and round numbers. ATR-proxy uses today’s observed intraday range as a conservative 1-day movement guide.
APP (AppLovin)
• Supports: 729.1–729.4; 727.5; 725.8–725.4
• Resistances: 734.9 (session HOD); 738.0; 744–745
• 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Favor an early dip/hold above 729–730. If that holds, expect a push through 734.9 toward 738, with extension into 744–745 if momentum persists. Lose 725.5 and the move likely pauses back to 722–723.
• 1–3 day targets (ATR-proxy ≈ 9–10): 738; 744–745; stretch 752 if broader tech rips.
• Entries: 729–730 pullback buy; add on 735 breakout with sustained volume.
• Stop-loss: 724.9 (beneath session base); tighter traders 726.9 on breakout add.
PLTR
• Supports: 192.7; 192.4; 192.0
• Resistances: 193.6–193.7; 194.0; 195.0
• 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Expect a test of 192.7–193.0. Hold there and a grind into 193.6–194.0 is favored; above 194 opens 195. Failure below 192.4 risks a reversion toward 191.8–192.0.
• 1–3 day targets (ATR-proxy ≈ 1.2): 194.0; 195.0; stretch 196.2 if sector tailwind.
• Entries: 192.7–193.0 on a higher low; or 193.7–194.0 breakout confirmation.
• Stop-loss: 191.9 (below demand shelf); tighter 192.3 if scaling in near 193.
CENX
• Supports: 37.10; 36.95; 36.71
• Resistances: 37.38; 37.60; 38.00
• 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Stair-step continuation favored if 37.10 holds. A push through 37.38 should target 37.60, then 38.00. Losing 36.95 invites a dip to 36.70–36.75 where buyers may re-engage.
• 1–3 day targets (ATR-proxy ≈ 0.65–0.70): 37.60; 38.00; stretch 38.50 on strong materials tape.
• Entries: 37.05–37.15 pullback; or 37.40 breakout with volume.
• Stop-loss: 36.65 (below afternoon base).
ISRG
• Supports: 581.0–581.2; 580.7; 580.45
• Resistances: 582.85; 584.0; 586.0
• 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Expect an early check of 581–581.2. If buyers defend, a retest of 582.85 is likely; above it, 584 then 586. Lose 580.45 and momentum stalls toward 579.8–580.0.
• 1–3 day targets (ATR-proxy ≈ 2.4): 584.0; 586.0; stretch 588.5.
• Entries: 581–581.3 higher-low; or 582.9 breakout continuation.
• Stop-loss: 579.9 (beneath session floor).
MDB
• Supports: 438.0–438.1; 437.4; 436.7
• Resistances: 438.7–438.8; 440.0; 442.0
• 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Healthy grind-up setup. Hold 438 on early dip and a move to 438.8/440 is favored; above 440 opens 442. Slip under 436.7 would invalidate the immediate continuation.
• 1–3 day targets (ATR-proxy ≈ 2.1): 440.0; 442.0; stretch 444.5.
• Entries: 437.9–438.2 on pullback; add through 439–439.1 with volume.
• Stop-loss: 436.6.
SNOW
• Supports: 225.54; 225.18; 225.00
• Resistances: 226.23; 227.00; 228.00
• 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Bias higher while above 225.5. Break/hold 226.23 opens 227 then 228. Lose 225.18 and 225.00 becomes a must-hold pivot.
• 1–3 day targets (ATR-proxy ≈ 1.1): 227.0; 228.0; stretch 229.2.
• Entries: 225.6–225.8 pullback; or 226.3 breakout.
• Stop-loss: 224.9.
APPF
• Supports: 235.53; 235.11; 234.8
• Resistances: 236.89 (HOD); 238.00; 240.00
• 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Constructive late push. Hold 235.5 and take out 236.9 to target 238, then 240. Lose 235.1 and a reset toward 234.8 is possible before buyers step back in.
• 1–3 day targets (ATR-proxy ≈ 1.8): 238.0; 240.0; stretch 241.5.
• Entries: 235.6–236.0 pullback buy; or 237.0 break-and-hold.
• Stop-loss: 234.7.
Risk management and execution notes
• Given the lack of full 30-day history in the file, treat these S/R levels as near-term, intraday-derived proxies. Adjust with your own daily chart levels before sizing up.
• For momentum entries, prefer confirmation: higher low at support or strong-volume push through resistance with a quick retest-and-hold.
• Use tiered targets aligned with resistance and ATR-proxy; scale out into strength and trail stops beneath prior 30-minute higher lows.
Summary: If the current rotation persists, APP, PLTR, CENX, ISRG, MDB, SNOW, and APPF have the most favorable 1–3 day continuation setups, with APP and CENX showing the strongest late-session accumulation prints.