Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2026-01-02, 13:30–16:00 on 30-minute bars for all tickers provided.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:
– Aerospace/Defense was the day’s clear leadership with broad strength and closes near highs across the complex: BA, LMT, NOC, LHX, HII, AVAV, TDG, CW, WWD, KTOS, ESLT, and space/drone names RKLB, RCAT. Most printed higher-high pushes in the final hour with volume expansions (BA, RKLB, KTOS, TDG).
– Industrials/Infrastructure also showed persistent bids and late-day strength: GE, PH, CAT, HUBB, EME, STRL, AGX, MLM, URI. These printed orderly uptrends and strong closes (GE, URI, PH, HUBB).
– Financials held firm to strong: GS and JPM both pushed higher into the close; EVR steady bid; AMP flat, LPLA softer late. Big-cap banks look constructive (GS strongest).
– AI/Datacenter infrastructure outperformed while core semis were mixed: VRT trended up and held gains; GE strength reinforces the power/electrification theme. Meanwhile AMD, TSM, ASML, SNPS faded off intraday highs in the last hour—suggesting near-term rotation out of core semis into defense/industrials/financials.
– Energy/Alt: LEU (uranium fuel) closed strong; BE firmed into the close; FSLR bled lower. Mixed but nuclear/uranium bid is notable (LEU).
– Crypto miners: IREN ripped late with strong volume; HUT firm. If crypto risk remains elevated, the group can continue squeezing.
– Small/micro-cap momentum was selective: AIRO, RCAT, LUNR, OVID edged higher; KXIN spiked late; others (PPSI, EPOW, ELVA) weaker. Liquidity and follow-through concentrated in a handful of names.
Noticeable patterns:
– Late-day accumulation and closes near session highs in defense/industrial/financials (BA, RKLB, HWM, JBL, GS, GE, URI, PH). This pattern typically favors 1–3 day continuation.
– Semis showed “sell-the-rip” action in the final hour (AMD, TSM, ASML, SNPS), cautioning against broad semi-long exposure for the next couple of sessions unless they reclaim into highs early next week.
– Volume generally expanded into the close on leaders (RKLB, BA, JBL, HWM, GE), a positive momentum tell for short-term swing continuation.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days):
– Most likely to push higher: RKLB, BA, HWM, JBL, GS, VRT, GE, LEU.
– Strongest bullish signals today: RKLB (trend day, high-close, heavy last-hour volume), GE (near HOD close with strong ramp), JBL (near HOD, clean intraday structure), BA (broad defense tailwind plus strong close), HWM (steady higher highs), GS (bank strength, closing near HOD), VRT (datacenter infrastructure trend), LEU (uranium bid, near HOD close).
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
Note: Support/resistance derived from today’s daily aggregate candle and intraday structure. Price targets consider nearby resistance and today’s observed range as a proxy for short-term ATR. Entries assume standard opening liquidity; adjust for gaps.
1) RKLB
– Daily key levels:
– Support: 75.14 (15:30 pullback), 74.24 (15:00 dip), 72.98 (session low/demand).
– Resistance: 76.20 (HOD/supply), 77.50 (round/overhead supply), 79.00 (range extension ~ today’s range).
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days):
– Day 1: Prefer an opening dip that holds 75.30–75.60, then a push through 76.20 toward 76.80/77.50.
– Day 2–3: If 76.20 holds as support, look for 78.20–79.00.
– Swing targets: 76.80, 77.50, 79.00.
– Entry: 75.30–75.60 (on controlled pullback) or 76.25–76.35 on strength reclaim.
– Stop-loss: 74.15 (beneath S2), conservative stop 72.80 (beneath S3).
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2) BA
– Daily key levels:
– Support: 226.57, 225.44, 224.68 (session demand).
– Resistance: 227.77 (HOD), 229.00, 231.00 (range extension).
– 30-min outlook:
– Day 1: Early retest 226.8–227.2 that holds should propel a 227.8–229.0 push.
– Day 2–3: Hold above 227.0 and defense breadth persists → 229.8–231.0.
– Swing targets: 228.80, 229.90, 231.00.
– Entry: 226.80–227.20 or 227.85 breakout.
– Stop-loss: 225.30 (beneath S2); wider 224.50 if volatility increases.
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3) HWM
– Daily key levels:
– Support: 210.34, 209.35, 207.70.
– Resistance: 211.73 (HOD), 213.00, 215.50.
– 30-min outlook:
– Day 1: Buy dips into 210.5–210.9; look for a 211.8 break to 212.8–213.6.
– Day 2–3: Above 211.7, continuation into 214.5–215.5 if industrials remain firm.
– Swing targets: 212.80, 213.60, 215.50.
– Entry: 210.50–210.90 or 211.80–212.00 breakout hold.
– Stop-loss: 209.20 (beneath S2); more conservative 207.50.
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4) JBL
– Daily key levels:
– Support: 239.00 (intraday shelf), 238.11, 235.44.
– Resistance: 240.66 (HOD), 242.00, 245.50 (range extension).
– 30-min outlook:
– Day 1: Hold 239.0–239.8, push 240.7–242.0.
– Day 2–3: If above 240.7 holds as support, stretch to 243.5–245.5.
– Swing targets: 241.50, 243.50, 245.50.
– Entry: 239.20–239.80 or 240.80 breakout and retest.
– Stop-loss: 237.80; wider 235.20 under swing low.
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5) GS
– Daily key levels:
– Support: 910.35, 908.21, 902.64.
– Resistance: 915.00 (HOD), 918.00, 925.00.
– 30-min outlook:
– Day 1: Buy a controlled dip to 910.8–912.2; reclaim 915 opens 916–919.
– Day 2–3: Above 915 as support → 921–925 if financials keep leading.
– Swing targets: 916.00, 919.00, 924–925.
– Entry: 910.8–912.2 or 915.3–915.8 breakout hold.
– Stop-loss: 907.80; wider 902.40 below day demand.
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6) VRT
– Daily key levels:
– Support: 175.00, 174.45, 173.84.
– Resistance: 176.14 (HOD), 177.50, 179.00.
– 30-min outlook:
– Day 1: Respect 175–175.4 as higher low; break 176.14 toward 176.7–177.6.
– Day 2–3: Above 176.1 → 178–179 continuation on datacenter strength.
– Swing targets: 176.70, 177.60, 179.00.
– Entry: 175.10–175.40 or 176.20 breakout retest.
– Stop-loss: 174.30; wider 173.70 below demand.
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7) GE
– Daily key levels:
– Support: 318.83, 317.37, 314.39.
– Resistance: 320.86 (HOD), 322.00, 325.00.
– 30-min outlook:
– Day 1: Early dip buy 319.0–319.5; through 320.9 opens 321.5–323.0.
– Day 2–3: Hold above 320.0 → 323.5–325.0 if industrials continue to lead.
– Swing targets: 321.50, 323.00, 325.00.
– Entry: 319.0–319.5 or 321.0 on strong breakout and quick retest.
– Stop-loss: 317.20; wider 314.20 below session demand.
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8) LEU
– Daily key levels:
– Support: 270.14, 268.68, 267.18.
– Resistance: 272.70 (HOD), 275.00, 278.50.
– 30-min outlook:
– Day 1: Favor dips into 270.6–271.2; reclaim 272.7 for 273.8–275.5.
– Day 2–3: Above 272.7 → 276.8–278.5 on uranium strength.
– Swing targets: 273.80, 275.50, 278.00.
– Entry: 270.6–271.2 or 272.8–273.1 breakout hold.
– Stop-loss: 268.40; wider 266.90 below day demand.
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Notes on risk and execution:
– If any name gaps above the first resistance, wait for a 5–30 minute pullback to the breakout level to confirm support before entering.
– If the market opens risk-off and breaks below S2 quickly, step aside; reclaiming S1/S2 later in the morning is your secondary entry cue.
– Position sizing should reflect each name’s intraday range today (proxy for short-term ATR): wider stops for higher beta (RKLB, LEU) and tighter for megacaps (GE, GS).
Additional tickers with constructive momentum but not in the top list:
– URI, PH, HUBB, STRL, AGX, MLM (industrials/infrastructure).
– NOC, LMT, LHX, HII, TDG, CW, WWD, KTOS (defense breadth).
– IREN (crypto beta—momentum continuation possible).
Caution list near term (need reclamation before longs):
– AMD, TSM, ASML, SNPS faded late; prefer strength through intraday supply before engaging.
– FSLR soft; wait for a reclaim over today’s VWAP/highs on volume.
This is a short-term momentum view (1–3 days). Reassess if leaders lose S2 on expanding sell volume or if sector rotation reverses (e.g., semis reclaim relative strength).