Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Analyzed data window (EST): 2025-12-10 from 08:00 to 15:30. Note: You provided intraday 30-minute bars from a single session, not 30 days of history. The comments below emphasize today’s momentum and volume rotation (particularly the final 2 hours), which is what drives 1–5 day swing setups. Where “daily” zones are referenced, they are derived from today’s session structure and obvious psychological levels; validate on your daily chart.
- Semiconductors and Semi-Equipment led late-day risk-on:
- Chipmakers: MU 263.81 close near HOD with persistent higher highs; TXN 182.11 and MCHP 68.12 strong ramps; MPWR 986.33 and NVMI 337.38 stair-stepped into the bell; AXTI 15.41 trend day; SITM 375.76 after 380+ push; CAMT, AEIS bid.
- Equipment/EDA: AMAT 275.22 pressed highs; ADI 281.56 grind up; SNPS 478.51 and CDNS 339.21 clean breakouts. Pattern: higher highs on rising 30-min volume into the close (MU, AMAT, SNPS, MPWR, NVMI, TXN).
- Large-cap Software/Cloud/Cyber also bid:
- MSFT 478.09, CRM 264.99, ADBE 345.65—orderly intraday uptrends; CYBR 465.52 and OKTA 89.90 firm. Pattern: consolidations then afternoon expansions; relative strength vs QQQ proxy.
- Industrials/Cap Goods outperformed:
- ETN 353.23 breakout day; CAT 616.56 trend continuation; ROK 411.44, TDY 517.42, LII 509.09 all finished strong. Pattern: multi-hour momentum pushes; dip buyers active.
- Consumer Discretionary mixed-to-strong beta:
- ROKU 105.67 steady push; CVNA 472.49 high-beta surge; ZBRA 271.41 trend most of the afternoon; FIVE 177.00 bounce. Pattern: continuation potential but extended names can retrace first.
- Biotech/Health care had pockets of strength:
- ARWR 70.23 power trend; NRIX 19.79 closing near HOD; VERA 44.38 grind; KRYS firm. Others faded (OCUL). Pattern: selective breakouts with strong last-hour volume (NRIX).
- Small-caps/microcaps: Heavy momentum rotations with end-of-day fades in some high-flyers (QBTS, BMNU, OKLO). Pattern: breakout-then-fade risk; choose pullback entries.
Notable cross-sector themes:
– Broad afternoon risk-on led by semis and quality software; industrials followed. High-beta consumer rallied. Select biotech breakouts with closing strength.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to continue higher (momentum + closing strength + sector tailwind):
– MU, AMAT, MPWR, SNPS, ETN, CRM, CVNA, NRIX, ARWR
Strongest bullish signals today:
– MU, AMAT, SNPS, MPWR, ETN (persistent higher highs on rising 30-min volume; closes near session highs)
– NRIX, ARWR (biotech with strong last-hour demand, closes near HOD)
Individual Stock Analysis
Note: Supports/resistances reflect today’s structure and obvious round-number zones; use your daily chart to confirm higher-timeframe supply/demand. Entries are “buy-the-dip” near support; stops are just below nearby invalidation.
1) MU
– Support: 262.90; 261.40; 258.80
– Resistance: 264.15 (HOD pivot); 266.00; 268.50
– Next 2–3 days: Expect brief digestion 262.5–264.5 then a push through 264.15. If 262.9 holds, momentum continuation likely.
– 1–3 day targets: 265.50; 267.50; 270.00
– Entry: 263.10–262.90 on dip; add on reclaim of 264.20
– Stop: 261.20 (tight) or 260.00 (swing)
2) AMAT
– Support: 274.95; 273.30; 271.70
– Resistance: 276.10 (intraday high); 278.00; 280.00
– Next 2–3 days: Look for a 274–275 retest then breakout through 276.10; semi-equipment tailwind favors continuation.
– 1–3 day targets: 277.75; 279.80; 282.00
– Entry: 275.10–274.70 pullback zone; momentum add on 276.20 break
– Stop: 273.10 (tight) or 271.40 (swing)
3) MPWR
– Support: 984.10; 979.95; 973.70
– Resistance: 989.25 (HOD); 995.00; 1,000.00
– Next 2–3 days: Expect a tight flag between ~980–990, then a push to test 995/1000 if semis stay strong.
– 1–3 day targets: 995; 1,003; 1,015
– Entry: 985–982 on dip toward rising intraday trend; add on 989.50 break
– Stop: 979 (tight) or 973 (swing)
4) SNPS
– Support: 476.70; 472.70; 470.40
– Resistance: 478.65 (HOD); 480.00; 485.00
– Next 2–3 days: EDA leadership—look for 476–477 to hold, then 480+ extension. Dips likely bought.
– 1–3 day targets: 480.50; 483.50; 487.50
– Entry: 477.20–476.70; add on 478.80–479.00 breakout
– Stop: 472.40 (below shelf)
5) ETN
– Support: 353.10; 351.96; 349.53
– Resistance: 353.99 (HOD); 356.00; 358.00
– Next 2–3 days: Industrial strength favors a continuation flag above 351.5. Push through 354 opens 356–358.
– 1–3 day targets: 356.00; 358.00; 360.50
– Entry: 353.30–352.80 pullback; add on 354.10 breakout
– Stop: 351.70 (tight) or 349.30 (swing)
6) CRM
– Support: 264.40; 262.65; 261.60
– Resistance: 265.93 (session high); 267.00; 270.00
– Next 2–3 days: Likely an early test of 266–267. Holding above 264.4 keeps upside pressure.
– 1–3 day targets: 267.00; 268.80; 270.50
– Entry: 264.60–264.20; add on 266.00 reclaim/hold
– Stop: 262.40 (tight) or 261.40 (swing)
7) CVNA
– Support: 471.60; 468.00; 460.50
– Resistance: 473.44; 480.00; 490.00
– Next 2–3 days: High-beta continuation possible, but expect volatility. A quick dip into 468–472 that holds could fuel a squeeze.
– 1–3 day targets: 478.00; 485.00; 495.00
– Entry: 472.50–471.80 on controlled dip; momentum add above 474
– Stop: 466.80 (tight) or 460.00 (swing/volatility-aware)
8) NRIX
– Support: 19.73; 19.26; 19.02
– Resistance: 19.97 (HOD zone); 20.50; 21.00
– Next 2–3 days: Closing near highs with rising volume favors a 20+ breakout after a quick 19.6–19.8 test.
– 1–3 day targets: 20.20; 20.80; 21.50
– Entry: 19.80–19.65 pullback; add on 20.00–20.05 breakout/hold
– Stop: 19.23 (tight) or 19.00 (swing)
9) ARWR
– Support: 69.81; 68.68; 66.99
– Resistance: 70.50 (HOD); 71.00; 72.50
– Next 2–3 days: Expect brief consolidation under 70.5, then a measured push into low-71s if dips are bought.
– 1–3 day targets: 71.20; 72.00; 73.20
– Entry: 70.10–69.90 first dip; add on 70.55 breakout
– Stop: 68.60 (below higher low)
Additional notes and risk management
– Many leaders closed extended from intraday VWAP; first dip of the morning into prior 30-min breakout levels often offers best risk/reward.
– If futures gap down, look for “red-to-green” rotations at identified supports; if gap up above resistance, only take continuation if it holds above the breakout level for 15–30 minutes.
– Sizing: tighten size on high-beta names (CVNA, small/mid-cap biotechs); widen stops or use smaller size to account for volatility.
– Confirmation: Because only intraday data was provided, confirm daily supply/demand (prior month swing highs/lows, 20/50-day MAs) before committing to multi-day swings.