Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2025-10-23 from 12:00 to 15:30 on 30-minute bars (most tickers from 13:30–15:30). Note: Only intraday data for this session was provided; commentary below emphasizes that window and intraday momentum structure.
- Software/Cloud and Data Platforms: Broad, steady bid. Standouts were INTU (impulsive push to session highs into the close), PEGA (breakout and hold), ADBE (late-day push), EQIX (data center REIT strength), while NOW/WDAY were firm but mostly range-bound. Tickers referenced: INTU, PEGA, ADBE, NOW, WDAY, EQIX, TYL, TEAM, HUBS, EPAM.
- MedTech/Healthcare: Strong in devices/diagnostics, mixed elsewhere. SYK trended cleanly higher all afternoon; NTRA stair-stepped to the highs. VRTX/REGN/PODD were mixed-to-flat; managed care (UNH, HUM) and hospitals (HCA) were soft. Tickers referenced: SYK, NTRA, VRTX, REGN, PODD, UNH, HUM, HCA.
- Industrials/Equipment: Constructive. TT led with a steady grind and closing strength; ZBRA followed with a late-session push; ITW held gains; defense (RTX slight bid, GD flat). Tickers referenced: TT, ZBRA, ITW, RTX, GD.
- Consumer: COST (staples) continued a controlled trend up to near HOD; discretionary was mixed-to-weak (LULU faded after an early pop; RL bled lower; travel/lodging HLT, MAR, BKNG faded). Tickers referenced: COST, LULU, RL, HLT, MAR, BKNG.
- Financials/Payments: Payments were steady (V, MA), while AXP and COF eased. LPLA/MCO/AMP mostly flat. Tickers referenced: V, MA, AXP, COF, LPLA, MCO, AMP.
- REITs: Data center leadership (EQIX higher), while PLD and COR lagged slightly.
- Small/micro caps: Many illiquid names chopped; not suitable for short-term momentum unless catalysts emerge (e.g., DTIL, NRXS, OMSE, etc.).
Notable intraday trends and patterns
– “Into-close strength” in quality growth and med-tech (INTU, SYK, NTRA, PEGA, TT, ZBRA, EQIX, COST) suggests near-term continuation potential.
– Rotation out of travel/lodging and discretionary (HLT, MAR, BKNG, RL, LULU faded).
– Payments steady but not explosive (V, MA); financials mixed.
– Data center REIT leadership versus general REIT chop (EQIX vs PLD, COR).
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Likely upside continuation (momentum-friendly) based on 30-minute structure and close:
– INTU – strong trend day, higher highs/lows, closed near HOD with expanding volume at 15:00 bar.
– SYK – controlled staircase higher; buyers defended every dip.
– NTRA – persistent higher highs, closed on the highs.
– PEGA – breakout through 65, held the breakout into the close on rising volume.
– TT – clean grind, printed/held session highs, strong relative strength in Industrials.
– ZBRA – late-session acceleration and close near HOD.
– COST – slow, steady trend with no meaningful give-back; defensive bid plus momentum.
– EQIX – data center REIT leadership; higher into the bell and held.
Strongest bullish signals: INTU, NTRA, SYK, PEGA, TT.
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
Note: With only today’s intraday bars provided, support/resistance zones lean on today’s supply/demand and nearby psychological levels. Targets include nearby resistance and estimated ATR-style extensions.
INTU
– Key supports: 676.8–676.3, 675.4, 672.3
– Key resistances: 680.0, 686.5, 692.0
– 30-min read: Trend day up; higher lows into the close. Expect a shallow dip-and-go above 675–677 or a quick push through 680 with follow-through.
– 1–3 day targets: T1 682.5, T2 686.5, T3 692.0
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback buy 676.5–677.2 (prior consolidation)
– Momentum buy through 680.2 on strong tape
– Stop-loss: 674.3 (beneath pullback base); tighter momentum stop 678.3 if entering on breakout
SYK
– Key supports: 383.0, 381.0, 379.5
– Key resistances: 385.5, 387.8, 390.5
– 30-min read: Smooth series of higher highs/lows; buyers active on every small dip.
– 1–3 day targets: T1 385.5, T2 387.8, T3 390.5
– Entry ideas:
– Buy back-test near 382.8–383.3
– Add on reclaim of 385.2 with volume
– Stop-loss: 381.0 (below intraday demand); conservative 379.4
NTRA
– Key supports: 193.2, 192.3, 191.8
– Key resistances: 195.0, 197.5, 200.5
– 30-min read: Strongest tape in group; closed on HOD; room above 195 round.
– 1–3 day targets: T1 195.6, T2 197.5, T3 200.5
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 192.8–193.4 pullback if offered
– Momentum add through 195.1
– Stop-loss: 191.5 (loss of structure); tighter 192.1 for breakout entries
PEGA
– Key supports: 65.0, 64.2, 63.7
– Key resistances: 65.6, 66.6, 67.6
– 30-min read: Breakout and hold with rising late-day volume; shallow retrace likely before next leg.
– 1–3 day targets: T1 65.9, T2 66.6, T3 67.4–67.6
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 64.9–65.1 (retest of breakout shelf)
– Add through 65.6 on volume
– Stop-loss: 64.2 (below breakout base)
TT
– Key supports: 415.3, 414.5, 413.8
– Key resistances: 417.4, 418.5, 420.0–421.0
– 30-min read: Persistent bid, printed session highs; likely to probe/clear 417.4.
– 1–3 day targets: T1 418.2, T2 419.7–420.0, T3 421.8
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 415.6–415.9 on dip
– Momentum add through 417.5
– Stop-loss: 413.7 (loss of intraday structure)
ZBRA
– Key supports: 311.0, 309.5, 308.8
– Key resistances: 313.3, 315.0, 317.5–319.0
– 30-min read: Late-day acceleration and hold; watch early dip buy or break of 313.3.
– 1–3 day targets: T1 314.8, T2 316.8, T3 319.0–320.5
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 310.9–311.5 retest
– Add through 313.4
– Stop-loss: 309.1 (beneath last higher low)
COST
– Key supports: 941.0, 939.5, 938.6
– Key resistances: 943.0, 945.0, 948.0–950.0
– 30-min read: Controlled trend, no heavy sellers; buying shallow dips remains favored.
– 1–3 day targets: T1 944.5, T2 947.0, T3 950.0–953.0
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 940.8–941.5
– Add through 943.1
– Stop-loss: 939.1 (trend invalidation on 30-min close)
EQIX
– Key supports: 830.0, 828.6, 826.0
– Key resistances: 833.5, 836.0, 840.0–842.5
– 30-min read: Data center REIT leadership; strong late push and hold.
– 1–3 day targets: T1 835.5, T2 838.5, T3 842.5
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 829.5–830.5 on dip
– Add through 833.6 with volume
– Stop-loss: 827.5 (below demand zone)
Notes and risk management
– If the broader tape turns risk-off, tighten stops and take partials at T1.
– For momentum entries above resistance, use tighter stops and be quick to cut on failed reclaims.
– Many smaller/illiquid tickers in the list showed erratic prints; avoid unless a clear catalyst and liquidity surge appears.
Disclosure: This is a short-term momentum view based solely on intraday action from the provided window; absent 30-day daily context, levels emphasize today’s obvious zones and nearby psychological marks.