Datetime window (EST) analyzed
– 2026-01-07 19:00 to 2026-01-09 16:00 (30‑minute bars across the names you sent). Note: full 30‑day daily data wasn’t included; I emphasize the most recent 10 session-equivalent behavior inferred from the last sessions and recent intraday structure. Validate key daily zones on your platform.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
– Defense/Aerospace (XAR, KTOS, LDOS, CACI, AVAV, BWXT, CW): Mixed-to-softer into the close. KTOS faded after a midday pop and closed near session lows; LDOS/CACI slipped late; XAR ETF was range-bound with a mild late dip. AVAV had a sharp intraday shakeout then rebuilt higher—relative strength vs peers. BWXT/CW were mostly stable. Net: consolidating after a strong multi-week run; selective strength (AVAV) but broad group paused.
– Semis/Semi Equipment (NXPI, LRCX, NVMI, BELFB as electronics/EMS proxy, PLXS): Mixed. NXPI sold late, LRCX churned in a tight band, NVMI failed to hold highs. BELFB (electronics components) bucked the trend, grinding to new session highs into the bell—clear relative strength tell within electronics. Net: semis consolidating; components (BELFB) showed upside follow-through.
– Life Sciences/MedTech/Tools (TMO, A, BIO, MTD, CRL): Mostly soft intraday closes (TMO/A/MTD slipped late). CRL reclaimed most of its dip with a strong final 30-min candle—RS within the group. Net: digestion/pullback tone; stock-pickers market.
– Industrials/Automation/Materials (ROK, VMI, FTAI, LIN, APD, CLH): Industrials mixed (ROK stable; VMI/FTAI faded late). Industrial gases (LIN/APD) were steady to slightly better, holding tight near highs—defensive leadership. CLH rebounded late from a deeper dip. Net: materials (LIN/APD) steady bid; cyclicals mixed.
– Consumer Discretionary/Services (CVNA, ULTA, AZO): CVNA showed textbook momentum—higher highs/lows with volume expansion into the close. AZO trended strongly all afternoon to new highs; ULTA slipped late. Net: momentum concentrated in high-beta (CVNA) and specialty retail leader (AZO).
– Energy Storage/Clean Tech/Crypto-adjacent (EOSE, APLD, QBTZ, EBON, ARBK): EOSE had sustained heavy volume and held the 15 area. APLD traded huge volume with higher-low structure but closed mid-range. QBTZ stair-stepped higher all afternoon; EBON/ARBK illiquid but stable. Net: risk-on pockets present; flows favored the more liquid EOSE/QBTZ.
– Small-cap Biotech (PYXS, LGND is specialty pharma): PYXS stair-stepped higher with rising volume late; LGND trended cleanly to HOD into the close. Net: selective momentum.
Noticeable cross-ticker patterns
– Leaders were bought into the bell (CVNA, LGND, BELFB, AZO, EOSE, QBTZ). That “close strong, open strong” profile often carries 1–3 trading days if the first pullback is supported.
– Broad indices feel rotational: defensives (LIN/APD) steady, growth momentum (CVNA/QBTZ/PYXS) bid, while defense/semis consolidated.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to continue up:
– CVNA, SCCO, LGND, BELFB, EOSE, QBTZ, PYXS
Strongest bullish signals
– CVNA: higher highs/higher lows, volume ramp into close.
– LGND: clean trend day, closing at HOD with steady accumulation.
– BELFB: persistent climb with buyers into the bell.
– QBTZ: trend day with successive higher highs; crypto beta tailwind.
– EOSE: heavy, consistent volume while defending the 15 pivot.
– SCCO: copper proxy pushing to new intraday highs late—commodities tailwind.
– PYXS: small-cap momentum with improving volume breadth.
Individual Stock Analysis
Note: Daily S/R zones are inferred from recent swings, round-number psychology, and today’s pivots; confirm on your daily chart before execution.
1) CVNA
– Key supports (daily zones): 462.3–462.5; 459.3–459.5; 454.0–454.3
– Key resistances (daily zones): 466.2; 470.0–472.0; 475.0–480.0
– 30‑min outlook (2–3 days): Expect an early dip toward 462–460 to test demand. If buyers defend, look for a push through 466 then 470–472. A strong Day 1 close above 472 opens a 475–480 stretch on Day 2.
– Entries: 460.5–462.0 on a controlled pullback; add on reclaim of 466.2 with volume.
– Stops: Base stop 458.5 (beneath pullback low); wider swing stop 454.
– Targets: 466–468; 472–475; stretch 480–485 if momentum/ATR expands.
2) SCCO
– Key supports: 170.0; 169.3–169.8; 168.6
– Key resistances: 171.1; 172.0–172.5; 174.5–175.0
– 30‑min outlook: Strong late-day ramp suggests continuation if 170 holds. First drive toward 171.1; acceptance above shifts the fight to 172–172.5. Copper strength could fuel a 174–175 tag within 1–3 days.
– Entries: 169.7–170.1; momentum add above 171.1.
– Stops: 168.9 initial; 168.4 swing.
– Targets: 171.1; 172.3; stretch 174.0–175.0 on commodity tailwind.
3) LGND
– Key supports: 205.7–206.1; 205.0; 203.5
– Key resistances: 206.9–207.0; 208.5–209.0; 210.5–211.5
– 30‑min outlook: HOD close favors a quick continuation. A small backfill to 206–205.7 that holds should launch a 207–209 push; above 209, look for a 210.5–211.5 probe within 1–2 days.
– Entries: 205.7–206.2 on dip; add through 207.0 with volume confirmation.
– Stops: 203.8–204.2.
– Targets: 207.5; 209.0; stretch 210.5–211.5 if momentum persists.
4) BELFB
– Key supports: 186.0; 184.3–184.8; 182.5
– Key resistances: 187.7–188.0; 190.0–191.5; 194.5–195.5
– 30‑min outlook: Persistent bid into close. Watch a controlled dip to 186–186.5; hold there and continuation toward 188–190 is favored. A daily close >190 sets up a 192–195 follow-through in 1–3 days.
– Entries: 185.5–186.5; breakout add over 187.7 with rising volume.
– Stops: 183.8; wider 182.4 if sizing down.
– Targets: 188.5–189.5; 191.5–192.5; stretch 194.5–195.5.
5) EOSE
– Key supports: 15.21–15.28; 15.00; 14.90
– Key resistances: 15.40–15.50; 15.75–15.80; 16.00–16.20
– 30‑min outlook: Heavy, steady volume with defense of 15 pivot. Expect early test of 15.05–15.20; above 15.30, a grind toward 15.50 then 15.80. Break and hold >15.80 opens 16.00–16.20 within 1–3 days.
– Entries: 15.05–15.20; add through 15.50 on expansion.
– Stops: 14.84 (beneath intraday support).
– Targets: 15.50; 15.80; stretch 16.20 on strong breadth.
6) QBTZ
– Key supports: 7.66–7.71; 7.47–7.50; 7.34–7.36
– Key resistances: 7.80; 8.00–8.10; 8.20–8.35
– 30‑min outlook: Clean trend day. A shallow pullback into 7.55–7.62 that holds should lead to 7.80 then 8.00. If crypto beta stays hot, 8.20–8.35 is reachable in 1–3 days.
– Entries: 7.50–7.62; momentum add above 7.80.
– Stops: 7.29 (beneath structure).
– Targets: 7.90; 8.10; stretch 8.30–8.35.
7) PYXS
– Key supports: 1.73; 1.70; 1.66
– Key resistances: 1.79–1.81; 1.85; 1.90–2.00
– 30‑min outlook: Small-cap momentum with improving late-day volume. A dip to 1.72–1.75 that holds should resolve into 1.82–1.85, then 1.90. Needs volume to clear 1.90; if so, 1.98–2.05 stretch within 1–3 days.
– Entries: 1.72–1.75; add through 1.81 with time-and-sales confirmation.
– Stops: 1.66.
– Targets: 1.85; 1.92–1.95; stretch 2.00–2.05.
Secondary watch (constructive but not top-tier for immediate long):
– LIN/APD (steady defensive bids; buy-the-dip setups near support).
– AZO (strong trend, but extended; prefer intraday pullback entries).
– CRL (recovery into close; needs follow-through over 222–223).
– AVAV (volatile; trade only on tight risk after shakeouts).
Risk management notes
– Validate daily zones and ATR on your platform; I aligned targets primarily with visible supply zones and round-number magnets. Stretch targets assume a 1–1.5x expansion of the recent daily range.
– For high-beta/small caps (PYXS, EOSE, QBTZ), reduce size and use tighter stops; avoid chasing extended 30‑min candles—wait for orderly pullbacks to support.