Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2026-01-20 10:00 to 2026-01-21 15:30. Note: You provided intraday 30‑minute slices for the last two sessions; I’m emphasizing the most recent 10 days via today’s momentum/volume expansion and trend continuity, but a full 30‑day daily context was not included.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:
– Semis and semi-cap led risk-on: Strong, persistent buying and higher closes into the bell across AMAT, MPWR, MTSI, NVMI, ONTO, ENTG, APH, VICR, UMC, JBL, QUIK, MRAM. Pattern: higher highs on expanding afternoon volume, shallow pullbacks holding higher lows. This is classic short-term momentum breadth.
– Defense/Aero constructive but more measured: LMT, NOC, HII, TDG, ESLT, CW, CACI closed firm after intraday pushes, but most faded modestly into the close. Trend is up, but momentum is slower than semis.
– Precious metals/gold miners weak intraday: NUGT, JNUG, GDXU, AGQ, HL, SVM sold off hard mid-session, then bounced late but remained below early highs. That’s distribution intraday; near-term headwinds unless gold snaps back.
– Energy/Uranium mixed-to-positive: LNG stair-stepped higher all afternoon; UEC advanced but cooled late—still constructive higher-low structure.
– Infrastructure/contractors continued leadership but with late-day digestion: PWR, EME, STRL, DY, MTZ, MYRG, AGX, IESC, MOD, POWL, ETN pushed to new intraday highs before consolidating. The group still shows accumulation, dips getting bought.
– Biotech saw selective momentum: IBRX, CRVS, ERAS, AXSM, IMNM pushed strongly on big volume; BHVN faded. Pattern: event/momentum-driven breakouts within a mixed broader health care tape.
– Financials and exchanges steady: BLK, CBOE firm; CME flat to slightly lower; PSA soft. Staples/consumer (COST, STZ) were constructive but not momentum leaders.
Noticeable cross-sector patterns:
– Momentum rotation into semis and selective biotech (MTSI, VICR, ONTO, NVMI; IBRX, CRVS, ERAS, AXSM).
– Metals/miners risk unwinds intra-day (NUGT/JNUG/AGQ, HL/SVM) suggest near-term underperformance unless a quick reversal develops.
– “Build-out” complex (PWR/EME/STRL/DY/MTZ) remains in buy-the-dip regime—higher lows and strong mid-session expansions.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days):
Likely upside continuation candidates:
– IBRX, CRVS, ERAS, AXSM (biotech momentum)
– MTSI, ONTO, VICR or MRAM, AAOI (semis/adjacent momentum)
– Secondary watch: FTAI, UMC, POET for follow-through if markets stay bid.
Strongest bullish signals today:
– IBRX, CRVS: explosive volume expansions into the close, fresh highs late day.
– MTSI, VICR, ONTO: trend days with shallow, bought pullbacks and closes near highs.
– AXSM: persistent push, closing near HOD.
– MRAM, AAOI: small/mid-cap breakouts with volume.
Individual Stock Analysis
Note: Support/resistance derived from today’s 30‑min structure and obvious round-number zones (acting as near-term daily supply/demand proxies). ATR proxy uses today’s intraday range.
1) IBRX
– Structure: Monster volume surge; strong close near HOD signals likely day-2/3 continuation.
– Supports: 6.90; 6.70–6.75; 6.32–6.35.
– Resistances: 7.08–7.10 (HOD); 7.30; 7.50.
– 2–3 day price action: Prefer a brief pullback toward 6.90–7.00, then push through 7.10 toward 7.30–7.60. If it gaps, look for a flag above 7.10 to continue.
– Targets (ATR≈0.77): 7.60, 7.90, stretch 8.10.
– Entries: 6.90–7.00 pullback; add on 7.10 breakout/hold.
– Stop-loss: 6.62 (beneath 14:30 swing low); conservative 6.48.
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2) CRVS
– Structure: Late-session breakout with heavy volume—classic continuation setup.
– Supports: 21.45–21.60; 21.20; 20.90–21.00.
– Resistances: 22.68 (HOD); 23.00; 23.80–24.00.
– 2–3 day price action: Look for 22.00–22.20 consolidation, then push through 22.70–23.00 toward mid-23s. Pullbacks to low-21s likely get bought if momentum persists.
– Targets (ATR≈2.98): 23.50, 24.50, 25.00–25.40.
– Entries: 21.60–22.10 pullback; add through 22.70.
– Stop-loss: 20.90; wider swing 20.50.
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3) ERAS
– Structure: Clean reclaim of 10 with volume; higher lows all afternoon.
– Supports: 10.09–10.10; 9.98–10.00; 9.83–9.85.
– Resistances: 10.30 (HOD); 10.50; 10.75.
– 2–3 day price action: Expect a dip into 10.00–10.10 that holds, then a drive through 10.30 toward 10.50–10.75.
– Targets (ATR≈0.58): 10.50, 10.75, 11.00.
– Entries: 10.00–10.10 pullback; 10.31 breakout.
– Stop-loss: 9.83; tighter traders 9.95 if taking a breakout.
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4) AXSM
– Structure: Trend up, strong close; momentum name with room to extend if risk-on persists.
– Supports: 187.10–187.20; 186.00; 185.05.
– Resistances: 188.30 (HOD); 190.00; 191.80–192.50.
– 2–3 day price action: Small dip to 187–187.5, then push through 188.3. If it holds above 188.5 after first 30–60 mins, 190–192.5 comes into play.
– Targets (ATR≈3.34): 190.00, 191.8–192.5, stretch 194.0.
– Entries: 187.2–187.6 pullback; 188.4–188.6 breakout hold.
– Stop-loss: 186.0; swing 185.4.
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5) AAOI
– Structure: Powerful mid-day breakout; held most gains; small-cap momentum can run.
– Supports: 37.85–38.00; 37.36–37.45; 36.26.
– Resistances: 38.58–38.71; 39.50; 40.50–41.00.
– 2–3 day price action: Early test of 38.0 likely; if buyers defend, expect 38.7 break and a quick tag of 39.5. Over 39.5 opens 40.5–41.
– Targets (ATR≈3.11): 39.50, 40.50, 41.50.
– Entries: 37.9–38.1 pullback; 38.75 breakout.
– Stop-loss: 37.35; wider 36.90 if allowing shakeouts.
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6) MTSI
– Structure: Consistent grind higher with shallow dips; buyers in control.
– Supports: 226.5–226.8; 225.97–226.20; 223.6–224.1.
– Resistances: 227.36–228.24 (HOD zone); 229.50; 231.50.
– 2–3 day price action: Favor a brief consolidation 226–227, then push through 228.2; continuation targets mid‑229s to low‑231s.
– Targets (ATR≈5.19): 229.5, 231.5, 233.0.
– Entries: 226.5–226.9 pullback; 228.3 breakout.
– Stop-loss: 225.8; swing 224.9.
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7) ONTO
– Structure: Reclaimed 218 after intraday dip; strong buyers near close.
– Supports: 217.10–217.30; 216.16; 214.85–214.03.
– Resistances: 218.83–219.47; 220.50; 222.00.
– 2–3 day price action: Look for 217–217.5 to hold; through 219.5, a push into 220.5–222 likely. Failure to hold 216 risks a deeper retest.
– Targets (ATR≈5.63): 220.5, 222.0, 223.5.
– Entries: 217.1–217.6 pullback; 219.5 breakout.
– Stop-loss: 216.1; swing 214.8.
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8) MRAM
– Structure: Breakout day with a strong closing hold; room left above 16.
– Supports: 15.87–16.00; 15.32–15.45; 15.00.
– Resistances: 16.04–16.18; 16.50; 17.00.
– 2–3 day price action: Early check of 16.0; if defended, expect 16.2–16.5 quickly. Momentum can overshoot to 17 on follow-through days.
– Targets (ATR≈1.38): 16.5, 16.9, 17.4.
– Entries: 15.85–16.00 pullback; 16.20 breakout.
– Stop-loss: 15.45; conservative 15.10.
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Notes and risk management:
– Given we only have intraday snapshots, treat levels from today’s highs/lows and obvious round numbers as the near-term daily supply/demand. If tomorrow gaps, wait for the first 15–30 minutes to define VWAP and intraday higher low before entries.
– For 1–3 day swings, I use 0.8–1.2x today’s intraday range as a working ATR proxy for targets and risk. Tighten stops to break-even after first target hits or if price reclaims and holds above breakout levels for 30–60 minutes.
– Avoid metals/miners long bias until NUGT/JNUG/AGQ reclaim mid-day breakdown levels; they’re under pressure short-term.
If you want me to add or swap in other names from your list (e.g., VICR, FTAI, POET, UMC) with the same detailed plan, say the word and I’ll append.