Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST window reviewed: 2025-12-04 15:00 to 2025-12-05 11:00)
Note: The data provided is intraday for the most recent session(s), not a full 30-day history. Conclusions focus on current momentum and volume behavior visible on 30-minute candles.
- Consumer Discretionary/Retail led: ULTA, DLTR, FIVE, LULU, RL, EL all showed early strength, multiple higher highs, and sustained bid after the open. ULTA printed fresh session highs near 611 with strong follow-through; DLTR trended cleanly to 123; FIVE pushed to 177.7; LULU advanced toward 191 before a controlled pullback. This cluster suggests rotation into retail/consumer.
- Software/SaaS was firm: NOW stair-stepped to 860+ with persistent bids; HUBS pushed through 386 highs. Clean opening drives and tight consolidations signal institutions leaning risk-on in quality software.
- Payments were constructive: CPAY trended to 312+ and V pushed to 333. Persistent higher lows, steady tape, and healthy liquidity favor continuation.
- Semiconductors mixed: AVGO gapped but faded back toward 386; AMD spiked to 223.6 then retraced to 218–219. Momentum here is choppy versus retail/software—look for digestion rather than immediate extension.
- Healthcare/Biotech mixed: REGN faded hard from 736 to ~719; RMD flat-to-sideways; TMDX reclaimed 141 after an early dip; ALAB strong early then cooled. Selective strength, but no broad bid.
- Energy/Materials modestly bid: FANG trended to 164 then cooled; GPOR opened strong then consolidated; gold/small miners (MUX, IAUX) showed accumulation. Bid is present but not leading.
- Social/High-beta: RDDT broke out to 234.8 and held 231–233; DUOL pushed through 200 with strong volume. Momentum quality is high with bull flags forming.
Noticeable patterns
– Gap-and-go with tight consolidations (ULTA, DLTR, DUOL, NOW, HUBS).
– Opening range breakouts holding above VWAP with higher lows (CPAY, RDDT, FIVE).
– Semis showing spike-and-fade, implying rotation away from overextended chip beta—watch for digestion (AVGO, AMD).
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to continue up near term (strongest signals first):
– ULTA, DLTR, DUOL, NOW, CPAY, HUBS, RDDT, FIVE
Also constructive but slightly lower conviction: LULU, V, TMDX, FDS
Strong bullish signals standouts: ULTA (breakout + heavy volume), DLTR (trend day + closing near HOD), DUOL (round-number reclaim 200 + volume), NOW (persistent bid with higher highs), CPAY (steady trend/relative strength).
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
Note: Levels derived from today’s 30-min structure (premarket/morning highs/lows, round numbers, opening range). ATR-based targets are approximated via recent realized ranges and nearby supply zones given no 30-day ATR in the feed.
1) ULTA
– Supports: 605–605.1 (10:30 low cluster), 600 (psych), 593.0 (10:00 close/pivot)
– Resistances: 611.4 (HOD), 615, 620
– 2–3 day view: Expect consolidation 600–612 then a push toward 615/620 if 605 continues to hold. Break/hold above 611.5 opens 615/620, with potential 628 extension on strong tape.
– Entries:
– Pullback buy 605–606 (preferred)
– Momentum add on 611.5 break/hold
– Stops: 599.8 (beneath psych and demand); more conservative 592.5 (below pivot)
– Targets: 615, 620, 628
2) DLTR
– Supports: 122.0–122.2 (10:30 demand), 121.2 (10:30 low), 119.4–119.5 (AM pivot)
– Resistances: 123.1 (current HOD zone), 124.5, 125.8
– 2–3 day view: Trend continuation likely while above 121.2. Expect grind into 124.5–125.8. A dip to 122–122.2 that holds should spring higher.
– Entries: 122.0–122.5 pullback; or 123.2 break/hold
– Stops: 121.1 (beneath demand); swing stop 119.3
– Targets: 124.5, 125.8, 128.0
3) DUOL
– Supports: 198.0 (round/10:00 close), 197.6–197.9 (10:30 demand), 193.3–193.6 (9:30 close)
– Resistances: 201.8 (10:30 HOD), 205, 208–209.5
– 2–3 day view: Holding above 198 maintains bull flag. Break/acceptance above 201.8 targets 205 then 208–209.5.
– Entries: Buy 198–199 retests; add on 201.9 breakout
– Stops: 196.9 initial; wider swing 193.2
– Targets: 203.5, 206.8, 209.5
4) NOW
– Supports: 853–854.5 (10:00/10:30 support), 848.8–849.0 (9:30 close), 846.9 (session low)
– Resistances: 860.3 (HOD), 865, 872
– 2–3 day view: Strong trend favors continuation while above 853. A clean break/hold over 860 opens a measured move toward 865/872.
– Entries: 854–856 pullback; 860.5 breakout/hold
– Stops: 848.5; conservative swing 846.5
– Targets: 862, 868, 875
5) CPAY
– Supports: 310.0 (round/intraday pivot), 308.8–309.2, 306.7 (9:30 low area)
– Resistances: 312.2 (HOD), 315, 318
– 2–3 day view: Steady RS name. Hold above 309–310 keeps the path to 312.5/315 open; squeeze potential if volume expands.
– Entries: 309.5–310.5 pullback; add through 312.3
– Stops: 306.6–306.9
– Targets: 312.5, 315.5, 317.8
6) HUBS
– Supports: 383.0–383.1 (10:00 close), 380.5, 377.9–378.0 (9:30 close)
– Resistances: 386.75 (HOD), 390, 394
– 2–3 day view: Bullish above 383; expect a flag and attempt at 390. Break of 386.8 likely brings 390 then 394.
– Entries: 383–384 buy-the-dip; breakout add over 386.9
– Stops: 380.2; wider swing 377.5
– Targets: 388, 391.5, 395
7) RDDT
– Supports: 231.0–232.0 (10:30 close/flag base), 228.8–229.5, 226.1 (session pivot)
– Resistances: 233.7 (10:30 high), 235.0, 238.0–240.0
– 2–3 day view: Momentum consolidation above 231 suggests another leg higher. Acceptance >233.7 targets 235 then 238–240.
– Entries: 231.5–232.2 pullback; add on 233.8 break
– Stops: 228.7 initial; wider swing 226.0
– Targets: 235, 238.5, 242
8) FIVE
– Supports: 175.0–175.2 (9:30 pivot), 174.0–174.2, 173.7–173.8 (10:00 low)
– Resistances: 177.73 (HOD), 180, 182
– 2–3 day view: Constructive higher lows. A hold above 175 likely resolves to 177.8/180. Continuation depends on staying over 174.
– Entries: 175–175.5 pullback; momentum through 177.8
– Stops: 173.6; conservative 172.8
– Targets: 179, 181.5, 183.5
Context watchlist (constructive but not top tier today)
– LULU: Supports 189.0, 188.6, 187.9; resistances 191.5, 193, 195. Bias: constructive above 188.6; breakout >191.5.
– V: Supports 331.2, 330.0, 328.0; resistances 333.2, 335, 337. Bias: steady grind higher while above 331.
Risk management notes
– Many leaders are extended from morning lows. Prefer pullback entries into clearly defined demand zones (prior 30-min highs/lows, VWAP areas) with tight stops just below those zones.
– If a breakout fails to hold above the trigger level for 15–30 minutes, exit quickly; momentum names can mean-revert sharply.
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