Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST window analyzed: 2026-01-30 12:30–14:30)
Note: Only an intraday 30‑minute slice was provided. I emphasized the most recent action as a proxy for short-term momentum that typically carries 1–3 days. If you want a true 10–30 day read, send those bars and I’ll refine.
- Energy/Natural Gas (CRK, UNG, FLNC, ACDC): Rotation into gas was clear. UNG ripped from 16.16 to 16.93 on rising volume late in the window, and CRK pushed to close near highs at 24.31 after higher lows. That’s classic accumulation into the bell. FLNC faded; ACDC was tight and liquid but not trending.
- Industrials/Construction-Infra (CAT, PWR, FIX, AGX, POWL): Broadly firm. CAT stair-stepped to 658.39 and tested 660.41 intraday resistance. PWR surged to 481–483 and held most gains. FIX stayed elevated but range-bound; AGX and POWL lagged with lower highs. Net: money favored liquid large-cap execution winners (CAT, PWR).
- Semis/Hardware (AMD, FN, AEIS, SITM): Mixed-to-soft. AMD chopped inside a tight 237.2–240.5 band. FN sold to 491.93 into the final bar; SITM bled lower; AEIS oscillated. Looks like a short-term pause/rotation away from higher-beta semi names.
- Financials (GS): Mild bid into the close (934.51) with a series of higher lows; constructive, not explosive.
- Cybersecurity/Software (CHKP): Range-bound, slight fade off 180.50. No momentum edge in the window.
- Biotech/Pharma (GILD, CNTX, ORKT): Split tape. GILD trended up all window, grinding to 141.33. CNTX faded steadily. ORKT was a high-volatility low-float whipsaw; late bounce but still headline-driven and thin.
Notable intraday trends and tickers:
– Strength with volume: UNG, CRK, CAT, PWR, GILD.
– Weak/laggard behavior: FLNC, FN, SITM, AGX, CNTX, POWL.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to push higher:
– UNG, CRK, CAT, PWR, GILD
Strongest bullish signals:
– UNG: Late-session push on expanding volume, clearing intraday highs (attempted 17).
– CRK: Persistent higher highs/higher lows, closing near HOD; tracks UNG’s gas bid.
– CAT: Consistent bid and tests of 660 area; buyers showed up on dips.
– PWR: Impulse leg to 483, shallow pullbacks—buy-the-dip behavior.
– GILD: Steady grind higher; defensive healthcare bid with controlled pullbacks.
Individual Stock Analysis (levels derived from the provided 30‑min window; validate against your daily chart for alignment with larger supply/demand zones)
UNG (United States Natural Gas Fund)
– Support: 16.83–16.86 (14:30 low 16.8346), 16.60 (13:30/14:00 pivot), 16.10–16.17 (13:00 low 16.135)
– Resistance: 16.91–17.03 (14:00/14:30 highs), 16.81 (early pivot 16.805—now support-turned-resistance on quick fades), 17.25 (first extension above 17.03 using today’s range as proxy)
– Next 2–3 day price action: Prefer a pullback-hold above 16.86, then a push through 17.03. If 17 reclaims and holds on 30‑min closes, momentum likely carries to 17.25–17.50.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 17.03, 17.25, stretch 17.50 (using ~0.3–0.5 move off the breakout consistent with today’s ~0.95 intraday range)
– Entry ideas: 16.86–16.90 retest; add on 17.03 breakout with volume.
– Stop-loss: Tight: 16.58; Wider swing: 16.05 (below session washout).
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CRK (Comstock Resources)
– Support: 24.07–24.11, 23.90, 23.78–23.81
– Resistance: 24.32, 24.39, 24.75 (range extension)
– Next 2–3 day price action: Look for a morning dip buy into 24.05–24.15, then grind to 24.39; a clean 30‑min close above 24.39 opens 24.50–24.75.
– Swing targets: 24.39, 24.50, 24.75
– Entry ideas: 24.05–24.15 pullback; or 24.40 breakout with rising volume.
– Stop-loss: Tight: 23.90; Wider swing: 23.72 (beneath intraday base).
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CAT (Caterpillar)
– Support: 656.17–656.90, 653.40, 650.93–651.00
– Resistance: 658.88, 660.41, 664–665 (extension)
– Next 2–3 day price action: Favor digestion above 656, then a retest of 660. A sustained break/hold over 660.4 targets 664–665; strong tape could stretch toward 668.
– Swing targets: 660.4, 664–665, stretch 668
– Entry ideas: 656.5–657.5 pullback; add over 660.5 on a 30‑min close.
– Stop-loss: Tight: 653.0; Wider swing: 650.5.
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PWR (Quanta Services)
– Support: 479.00, 477.53, 474.15
– Resistance: 482.18, 483.44, 486–488
– Next 2–3 day price action: Expect a shallow flag above 479–480. A push through 483.4 with volume likely targets 486–488; follow-through could print 490.
– Swing targets: 483.4, 486–488, stretch 490
– Entry ideas: 479–480 first pullback; or 483.5 breakout after a tight 30‑min coil.
– Stop-loss: Tight: 477.0; Wider swing: 474.0.
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GILD (Gilead Sciences)
– Support: 141.00–141.10, 140.54, 140.20
– Resistance: 141.26, 141.38, 141.90–142.00
– Next 2–3 day price action: Look for continued grind. If 141 holds as intraday support, expect tests of 141.38; a 30‑min close above that opens 141.90–142.00.
– Swing targets: 141.38, 141.90, 142.30
– Entry ideas: 141.00–141.10 pullback; or 141.40 breakout continuation.
– Stop-loss: Tight: 140.45; Wider swing: 140.15.
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Quick notes on names to avoid for 1–3 day momentum (based on this window)
– Low-liquidity/microcaps: PMAX, LSTA, FIP—thin and choppy.
– High-volatility low-float: ORKT—tradable for scalps only; wider stops required.
– Semis lag: FN, SITM weakness and AMD chop suggest better edges elsewhere short term.
If you can share the full last 10–30 trading days of 30‑min bars, I’ll align these intraday zones with the higher-timeframe daily supply/demand for even tighter levels and ATR-based targets.