Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Analyzed window (EST): 2026-01-20 from 10:30 to 15:30 (30-minute bars). Note: Only intraday data for this session was provided; 30-day and last-10-trading-day context is limited. The short-term read below leans on today’s relative strength/weakness, closing structures, and volume patterns to frame 1–3 day momentum swings.
- Semiconductors and semi-cap equipment showed selective strength into the close despite broader chop:
- Strength: TTMI (closed near HOD on expanding volume), SITM (late-day higher-highs), MKSI (reclaimed supply; closed near highs), ENTG (dip-bought and closed firm), ONTO (held mid-range), APH (late-day push).
- Lagging within the group: AMD (heavy, range-bound and faded off highs), UCTT (sold intraday), MPWR (failed to hold mid-day bounce), ADI (heavy close).
- Read: Expect rotation to quality mid-cap semi-cap/equipment over megacap CPU names; watch TTMI, SITM, MKSI, APH.
- Aerospace/Defense was mixed to soft:
- Soft: LMT, NOC, HII, RTX, CW faded intraday.
- Relative strength standout: TDY closed at session highs.
- Read: Group under pressure overall; TDY is the RS exception and could lead on any sector relief.
- Industrials/Construction and capital goods were broadly heavy-to-flat:
- ETN, CMI, CAT, DE, PWR, EME, DY, MTZ, STRL, AGX, FIX, IESC trended sideways-to-lower intraday with weak closes.
- Metals/Materials a bright spot: SCCO closed on highs; NUE firmed late; RS steady.
- Read: Prefer copper-sensitive names (SCCO) over machinery in the very near term.
- REIT/Data Center/Towers drifted lower: EQIX, PSA, COR, AMT couldn’t sustain bids; AMT tried to stabilize late.
- Read: Not a near-term long focus unless we see decisive reclaim of VWAPs/previous highs.
- Retail/Consumer/Restaurants: SHAK and DRI faded; COST sold off midday and stabilized late; WSM range-bound.
- Read: Neutral-to-soft; no immediate momentum longs.
- Exchanges/Financial infra: ICE and CBOE ticked higher late; CME flat.
- Read: Mild risk-on in exchange operators, but signals not strong enough for a short-term swing by themselves.
- Biotech/Spec: Mixed and volatile:
- Positives: RCUS broke late-day highs; PRAX range expansion; MRNA stabilized and pushed into close.
- Negatives/vol: ASTS heavy fade; ASTX drew down hard intraday.
- Read: Highly selective; prefer liquid, cleaner patterns (RCUS, MRNA) if looking for quick extensions.
Noticeable patterns
– Late-day high closes tended to come from semi-cap (TTMI, SITM, MKSI), test equipment (APH), high-quality aerospace (TDY), and copper (SCCO). These are typically the best candidates for 1–3 day momentum continuation.
– Heavy closes across defense (except TDY), towers/REITs, and many industrials argue for caution in those groups unless they gap-and-go with strength.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to push higher (bullish continuation potential):
– TTMI, SITM, MKSI, APH (select semis/semi-cap strength)
– SCCO (metals/copper relative strength)
– TDY (aerospace RS stand-out)
Strongest bullish signals today
– TTMI: Closed near HOD with successive higher highs and firm volume.
– SITM: Clear intraday trend day higher with higher lows; held gains.
– TDY: Closed on highs while broader defense was soft (clear RS).
– SCCO: Range expansion and high close in copper.
– APH: Persistent late-day bid and near-HOD close.
– MKSI: Reclaimed supply and closed near highs.
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
1) TTMI
– Support levels: 98.00, 97.50, 96.80
– Resistance levels: 98.73 (session HOD), 99.80, 100.50
– 30-minute outlook (2–3 days):
– Thesis: Continuation if it holds above 98.00 on dips; momentum targets near prior supply and round numbers.
– Price targets: 98.90 (R1), 99.80 (R2), 100.50 (R3)
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback bid 98.10–97.95 (prior breakout area)
– Or momentum add on 98.75–98.90 break with volume
– Stop-loss: 97.20 (below intraday demand and prior HL); tighter traders 97.45
2) SITM
– Support levels: 365.00, 361.30, 358.90
– Resistance levels: 368.40 (session HOD), 372.00, 375.00
– 30-minute outlook (2–3 days):
– Thesis: Trend day and higher-high close; look for a shallow pullback to reset and push.
– Price targets: 369.50 (R1), 372.00 (R2), 374.80–375.00 (R3)
– Entry ideas:
– Buy-the-dip 365.50–364.80
– Or breakout >368.50 with rising volume
– Stop-loss: 361.00 (beneath key intraday demand/swing low)
3) MKSI
– Support levels: 209.10, 208.30, 207.40
– Resistance levels: 211.30 (session HOD), 212.50, 215.00
– 30-minute outlook (2–3 days):
– Thesis: Reclaimed supply and closed near highs; room to test mid-210s if semis stay bid.
– Price targets: 212.50 (R1), 214.70 (R2), 215.90 (R3)
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback 209.50–209.00
– Breakout >211.30 with confirmation
– Stop-loss: 207.90 (below reclaimed shelf)
4) SCCO
– Support levels: 185.00, 184.20, 183.30
– Resistance levels: 185.67 (session HOD), 187.00, 188.50
– 30-minute outlook (2–3 days):
– Thesis: Strong copper tape; higher close suggests follow-through if dips hold.
– Price targets: 186.20 (R1), 187.50 (R2), 189.00 (R3)
– Entry ideas:
– Dip buy 185.00–184.50
– Breakout >185.70 with momentum
– Stop-loss: 183.20 (below intraday base/LL)
5) TDY
– Support levels: 567.20, 566.50, 564.80
– Resistance levels: 569.14 (close/HOD), 571.70, 575.00
– 30-minute outlook (2–3 days):
– Thesis: RS leader in a soft group; closing at highs. Could extend if defense stabilizes.
– Price targets: 571.70 (R1), 575.00 (R2), 579.00 (R3)
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback 567.50–566.80 (prior flag top)
– Breakout >569.20 with volume
– Stop-loss: 564.00 (under intraday demand)
6) APH
– Support levels: 151.60, 151.05, 150.55
– Resistance levels: 152.21 (session HOD), 153.00, 154.50
– 30-minute outlook (2–3 days):
– Thesis: Persistent late-day bid; steady uptrend within session favors a push into 153s if buyers hold 151s.
– Price targets: 152.50 (R1), 153.40 (R2), 154.80 (R3)
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback 151.60–151.30
– Breakout >152.20 on acceleration
– Stop-loss: 150.70 (beneath session floor)
Risk notes and trade management
– Because we lack full 30-day/daily context, treat these levels as tactical: confirm with your daily chart for broader supply/demand zones and ATR to refine targets and position size.
– Momentum continuation setups work best if:
– First 30–60 minutes next session hold above prior close/VWAP with rising volume.
– Pullbacks are shallow (higher lows on 5–30 min).
– Invalidate quickly on:
– Rejection wicks at R1 with heavy volume and loss of prior HLs.
– Sector tape turning broadly risk-off (e.g., semis/defense roll together).
If you want, I can overlay these levels on daily charts and compute 14-day ATRs from your full history to tighten targets and stops.