Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2026-01-02 from 10:30 to 13:00. Note: The dataset includes intraday 30-minute bars for a single session, not the full past 30 days. The commentary emphasizes current session momentum and immediate supply/demand zones that often align with recent daily levels.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
- Semiconductors/Semicap equipment (TSM, ASML, LITE, VRT, AMD, CLS, JBL):
- Broad relative strength led by TSM grinding to new session highs into 13:00 with rising volume on advances and shallow pullbacks. ASML pushed to 1167.5 then consolidated at higher levels. LITE staged a clean V-shaped recovery from morning selloff to reclaim and hold highs. AMD was more range-bound to slightly heavy versus peers. Net: chip complex shows leadership with healthy dip-buying and higher-highs (TSM, ASML, LITE).
- Industrial/Infrastructure/EPC (CAT, URI, FIX, STRL, EME, AGX, MTZ):
- Steady-to-bid tone. CAT stair-stepped higher and held mid-day gains; URI pushed to fresh intraday highs then went sideways; FIX pressed near 1,000 and held upper range; EME/AGX had pops that faded but stayed within tight ranges. Net: constructive risk appetite in heavy construction and rental; momentum strongest in CAT, URI, FIX.
- Aerospace/Defense (BA, TDG, LHX, NOC, HII, AVAV, VSEC, CW):
- Mixed. BA recovered and held 224 area after a mid-morning dip. TDG/LHX/NOC/HII largely range-bound with low directional energy. AVAV bounced but couldn’t extend. Net: no broad breakout; BA the relative bright spot.
- Renewables/Clean tech (BE, FSLR):
- BE exhibited persistent higher highs with robust volume; FSLR stayed tight just under 275 with slight upward bias. Net: strength led by BE; FSLR constructive but needs range expansion.
- Crypto miners (IREN, HUT):
- Strong morning trend up, minor mid-day fade but holding higher lows. Net: momentum remains positive; continuation likely if crypto beta stays firm (IREN > HUT on structure).
- Metals/Materials (LEU, CENX, PLTZ):
- LEU trended higher into the close of the window; PLTZ climbed steadily; CENX lagged. Net: uranium and platinum proxies show accumulation; aluminum softer.
- Small/micro-cap momentum (LUNR, RCAT, THAR, RZLV, RGTZ, SHMD, AIRO, etc.):
- Choppy and headline-driven; several names popped then faded (LUNR, RCAT), others held modest gains (THAR). Net: selective; favor liquid leaders over thin names.
Notable intraday trends/patterns
– Higher-highs + rising volume: TSM, BE, LEU, IREN, CAT, LITE (reclaim-and-hold of highs).
– Breakout-then-hold near top of session range: BE, TSM, LITE.
– Strong bid in “picks & shovels” cyclicals (CAT, URI, FIX) consistent with early-year rotation.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to continue up:
– TSM, ASML, LITE (semis/semicap leadership)
– LEU (uranium strength)
– BE (clean energy strength)
– IREN (crypto miner momentum; higher beta)
Strongest bullish signals today:
– TSM: persistent grind higher with shallow dips and rising volume on pushes.
– LITE: powerful recovery to session highs; buyers defended pullbacks efficiently.
– BE: multiple higher-highs with volume expansion.
– LEU: trend day up, closing (in the window) near highs.
– IREN: trend up with controlled pullbacks; held above successive higher lows.
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
Method notes: Without full daily history/ATR, levels use today’s 30-min structure plus obvious round-number zones that often align with near-term daily supply/demand. Targets use measured move extensions of today’s intraday range.
1) TSM
– Supports: 318.33–318.61 (13:00 bar low/close zone), 317.84 (12:30 low), 315.61 (12:00 low)
– Resistances: 319.28 (13:00 high), 320.00 (psych), 321.50 (round-number extension/near-term supply)
– 30-min price action outlook (2–3 days):
– Bullish above 318.3. A hold over 319.3 opens 320.0 then 321.5. Failure back below 317.8 invites a test of 315.6.
– 1–3 day price targets:
– PT1: 320.0
– PT2: 321.5
– Stretch: 323.0 (approx 1–1.5x today’s intraday range extension)
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback buy 318.6–318.3 zone; add on reclaim of 319.3 with volume.
– Stop-loss:
– Tight: below 317.8
– Wider swing: below 315.6
2) ASML
– Supports: 1163.10 (13:00 close), 1159.71 (12:30 low), 1157.70 (12:00 low)
– Resistances: 1166.00 (13:00 high area), 1167.50 (session high), 1170.00 (psych)
– 30-min price action outlook (2–3 days):
– Bullish while holding above 1159–1160. A push and hold over 1167.5 targets 1170–1172. Failure under 1157.7 risks a deeper retest of 1153–1155 (today’s lower zone).
– 1–3 day price targets:
– PT1: 1167.5
– PT2: 1170.0–1172.0
– Stretch: 1176.0
– Entry ideas:
– Buy dips 1160–1163 with reversal candle; momentum add on 1167.5 break/hold.
– Stop-loss:
– Tight: below 1157.7
– Wider: below 1153.7 (morning low area)
3) LITE
– Supports: 385.45 (13:00 low), 380.40 (12:30 low), 375.14 (11:30 low)
– Resistances: 387.23 (12:30 high), 387.17–387.23 (13:00 high cluster), 390.00 (psych)
– 30-min price action outlook (2–3 days):
– Bias up while above 385. A hold >387.2 unlocks 390. Pullback to 380.4 is buyable if it prints higher-low structure.
– 1–3 day price targets:
– PT1: 387.2
– PT2: 390.0
– Stretch: 394–396 (range extension if semis continue to lead)
– Entry ideas:
– First pullback buy 385.6–385.0; secondary buy 380.8–380.4 if tested and reclaimed.
– Stop-loss:
– Tight: below 385.0
– Wider: below 380.4
4) LEU
– Supports: 265.72 (13:00 low), 264.85 (12:30 low), 261.00 (12:00 low)
– Resistances: 267.24 (13:00 close/high), 267.58 (12:30 high), 270.00 (psych)
– 30-min price action outlook (2–3 days):
– Trend up intact while above 264.9–265.7. A clean hold >267.6 targets 270. Uranium beta favors follow-through on strength days.
– 1–3 day price targets:
– PT1: 267.6
– PT2: 270.0
– Stretch: 273–275 (if momentum persists)
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 265.9–265.7 on dip; momentum add through 267.6 with volume.
– Stop-loss:
– Tight: below 264.8
– Wider: below 261.0
5) BE
– Supports: 96.85 (13:00 low), 96.82 (12:30 low), 95.98 (12:00 low)
– Resistances: 97.70 (12:30 high), 97.87 (13:00 high), 98.50 (round-number extension)
– 30-min price action outlook (2–3 days):
– Constructive above 96.8. A hold over 97.7–97.9 sets up 98.5–99.2. Watch for continued volume on pushes.
– 1–3 day price targets:
– PT1: 97.9
– PT2: 98.5–99.0
– Stretch: 100.0 (psych) if sector tailwind continues
– Entry ideas:
– Buy dips 97.1–96.9; add through 97.9 with increasing volume.
– Stop-loss:
– Tight: below 96.8
– Wider: below 95.98
6) IREN
– Supports: 41.915 (13:00 low), 41.73 (12:30 low), 41.43 (12:00 low)
– Resistances: 42.1488 (13:00 high), 42.20 (12:30 high), 42.50 (psych)
– 30-min price action outlook (2–3 days):
– Momentum long while holding 41.7–41.9. A push/hold above 42.2 aims for 42.5–43.0, contingent on crypto beta.
– 1–3 day price targets:
– PT1: 42.2
– PT2: 42.5
– Stretch: 43.0–43.5
– Entry ideas:
– Buy 41.95–41.75 on controlled pullbacks; add on 42.2 break/hold.
– Stop-loss:
– Tight: below 41.7
– Wider: below 41.4
Quick runners-up (constructive but slightly lower conviction today): CAT (industrial bid; levels: support 593.5/592.4/590.7, resistance 595.5/596.1/600.0), URI (support 835.9/834.5/832.0, resistance 838.7/839.9/842.0).
Risk management and trade structuring notes
– For 1–3 day swings, consider scaling in at support with 0.5–0.75R risk per add, and trimming 1/2 position at PT1, let remainder ride toward PT2/stretch while ratcheting stops to breakeven or last higher low on 30-min.
– If a breakout triggers but fails back into the prior range on rising sell volume, exit quickly; next best entry is usually the retest of support with declining volume.
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