Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2025-11-25 from 08:30 to 15:30. Note: The uploaded dataset contains intraday 30-minute bars from this single session. Where “30-day” and “last 10-day” context is requested, I infer momentum from today’s relative strength/weakness and closing character; for precise multi-week levels/ATR, additional history would be ideal.
- Leadership clusters:
- Semis/Hardware and Semi Equipment showed clean late-day momentum and closes near highs: MPWR, SITM, CRDO, NVMI, CLS. Pattern: late-session breakouts/flags resolving up on rising volume (CRDO, MPWR), with several printing or testing HOD into the close (SITM, NVMI).
- MedTech/Diagnostics bid improved into the bell: PEN, IDXX, ISRG, TNDM, NTRA; selective biotech strength (KRYS, MDGL) but more volatile. Pattern: higher-lows intraday bases and power closes (PEN ~300 reclaim; IDXX and NTRA stair-step).
- Industrials/Capital Goods firm: RRX, LECO, PH, FIX, MOD, NVMI (equipment) posted steady climbs and HOD/near-HOD closes. Pattern: accumulation all afternoon, minimal giveback.
- Payments/Consumer Discretionary mixed-to-firm: SHOP reclaimed session highs late; AXP, WEX modestly higher but not leadership-caliber.
- Laggards:
- Mega-cap Tech (AAPL, GOOG/GOOGL) faded from midday, underperforming vs. semis; pattern: lower-highs, weak closes.
- Select Healthcare Providers and Services heavy: COR, IQV, THC trended lower/mixed intraday.
Trends/patterns to note:
- “Close at highs” plus rising last-hour volume in semis (MPWR, CRDO, SITM) and industrials (RRX) favors near-term continuation.
- MedTech breakouts through round numbers (PEN 300) often see 1-2 day follow-through if the reclaim holds on the next open.
- Weak mega-cap tech breadth can cap broad index upside, but sector rotation into semis/industrial/medtech looks supportive for targeted long swings.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2-3 days)
Most likely to rise near term (strongest read-through first):
- MPWR, CRDO, SITM, NVMI, PEN, IDXX, RRX, SHOP
Strongest bullish signals:
- CRDO: explosive 30-min breakout into the close above 150 with expanding volume; closed on highs.
- SITM: HOD close with sequential higher lows; classic power close.
- MPWR: breakout above 900 with a tight final-hour consolidation.
- NVMI: reclaim and hold of 300 with a HOD close suggests continuation.
- PEN: 300 reclaim with higher lows and rising late volume.
Individual Stock Analysis
MPWR
- Support: 896-898 (intraday base/vwap zone), 890, 880
- Resistance: 905-910 (round-number supply), 920, 935
- 30-min roadmap (2-3 days): Early dip buys above 896-898 can spring toward 905-910; sustained holds above 910 open 920-925, then 930-935 if semis stay bid.
- 1-3 day targets: 907, 915, 925
- Entry: 896-899 on controlled pullback; alternate momentum entry on 905-906 break with volume
- Stop: 887 (beneath base); tighten to 893 after >910 holds
SITM
- Support: 282, 279.5, 276
- Resistance: 288, 292, 300
- 30-min roadmap: Expect an opening test of 282-283; holds lead to 288 push. Over 288, a fast run into 291-292; if momentum persists, a 298-300 probe within 1-3 days.
- 1-3 day targets: 289, 295, 299-300
- Entry: 282-283 pullback or 288 breakout with volume confirmation
- Stop: 278.5 (below higher-low structure)
CRDO
- Support: 150.1 (breakout pivot), 149.0, 147.5
- Resistance: 154, 157, 160
- 30-min roadmap: Look for opening consolidation above 150-151; sustained >152 keeps momentum; a strong tape can tag 154-155 quickly and 157 within 1-2 days.
- 1-3 day targets: 154.5, 157.5, 160
- Entry: 150.5-151.2 retest buy; alt entry on 152.4-152.6 push
- Stop: 148.6 (loss of breakout), trail below 150 if it reclaims
NVMI
- Support: 298.5, 296.5, 294
- Resistance: 303, 306, 310
- 30-min roadmap: Strong HOD close favors quick 303 test; hold >303 shifts range to 306; a solid semi tape can extend toward 309-310 in 1-3 days.
- 1-3 day targets: 303.5, 306.5, 309.5
- Entry: 298.8-299.5 pullback buy; alt entry 301.2-301.5 breakout continuation
- Stop: 296.2
PEN
- Support: 298.6, 297.2, 295.5
- Resistance: 302.5, 305, 310
- 30-min roadmap: As long as 298-299 holds, look for 302.5 test. Over 302.5, 304.5-305 likely; trend strength can reach 309-310 within 2-3 days.
- 1-3 day targets: 302.2, 304.8, 309.5
- Entry: 298.8-299.3; alt entry on 302.6 break with volume
- Stop: 296.9 (below last higher low)
IDXX
- Support: 763, 760.5, 756
- Resistance: 770, 776, 785
- 30-min roadmap: Favor a 762-764 check then 770 attempt; sustained holds above 770 set a 775-776 push; strong follow-through can tag 782-785 in 2-3 days.
- 1-3 day targets: 770.5, 776.5, 783
- Entry: 762.5-764 pullback; alt entry >770 with strong breadth
- Stop: 757.5
RRX
- Support: 146.3, 145.7, 145.0
- Resistance: 148.0, 149.5, 151.0
- 30-min roadmap: Seek an opening fade to 146.3-146.7; if bid holds, a grind toward 148-149.5; durable strength can extend to 151 in 2-3 days.
- 1-3 day targets: 148.2, 149.6, 151.0
- Entry: 146.4-146.7
- Stop: 145.4
SHOP
- Support: 156.2, 155.3, 154.6
- Resistance: 158.0, 160.0, 162.0
- 30-min roadmap: Power close suggests a 156.2 retest then a push to 158; hold above 158 can see 159.8-160.2, with 161.8-162 in 2-3 days if risk-on persists.
- 1-3 day targets: 158.2, 159.9, 161.8
- Entry: 156.2-156.6 pullback; alt entry >158 with volume
- Stop: 155.0
Notes and risk management
- Given the dataset is intraday-only, treat these levels as near-term reference zones. If the next session gaps beyond listed supports/resistances, let price establish a 15–30 minute opening range before triggering entries.
- Size down in higher-volatility names (e.g., semis) and trail stops once first targets are hit.
- Avoid longs in ongoing laggards (AAPL, GOOG/GOOGL, GH, COR, IQV) unless they reclaim intraday downtrend lines on rising volume.