Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2025-12-05, primarily 13:00–16:00 (most tickers 14:00–16:00; a few begin earlier).
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:
– Tech/Semis/AI infra showed broad relative strength into the close. Standouts with late-day accumulation and closes near highs: AVGO, VRT, WDC, RL (luxury discretionary but momentum-like tape), ABVX/KRYS (biotech). Software/growth tone was constructive: NOW printed a late ramp attempt; HUBS and DUOL firmed; RDDT rebounded off intraday lows.
– Classic semis mixed but constructive: AVGO broke to session highs into the bell; AMD was slightly heavy but defended 217–218; WDC pushed to a high-of-day close. NTAP and FFIV were tight.
– Data center/AI infrastructure leadership persists: VRT ripped from 186s to near 190 with strong final 30-min volume; GDS faded, showing U.S.-listed China datacenter lagging.
– Payments/Fintech steady: CPAY edged higher on steady bid; V flat-to-soft; NOW (enterprise software) attempted a late push.
– Retail/Discretionary weak breadth: LULU, ULTA, FIVE, DLTR all faded in the final hour; RETL ETF leaked. Exception: RL closed at HOD on expanding volume—luxury outperformed broader retail.
– Industrials steady to soft: PH, GWW, MLM essentially flat; MOD reclaimed intra lows to close well; IESC notched new session highs. EVR/MCO eased.
– Energy lagged: FANG was sold late.
– Small caps/biotech: ABVX and KRYS showed powerful trend continuation; microcaps (KTTA, AUST, CREV, BYSI) were illiquid and choppy; OSS/VSTS attempted pushes but couldn’t hold all gains.
Noticeable patterns:
– Persistent late-day accumulation in AI/infra (VRT), semis (AVGO, WDC), and select momentum healthcare (ABVX, KRYS).
– Retail weakness likely a continuation of a 10-day underperformance theme (LULU, ULTA, DLTR, FIVE), while premium discretionary (RL) bucks the trend.
– Rotation into high-quality, high-momentum leaders with strong closes and above-average last-30-min volumes.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days):
Likely to move higher:
– AVGO, VRT, WDC, RL, ABVX, BKNG, NOW
Strongest bullish signals: AVGO (HOD close, heavy buy imbalance), VRT (range expansion + volume), WDC (HOD close), RL (HOD close vs weak retail tape), ABVX (power trend day continuation).
Individual Stock Analysis (for names most likely to rise 1–3 days)
Note: Support/resistance are derived from the daily supply/demand context and today’s 30-min levels; targets reference nearby resistance and typical 1–3 day range extensions. Use limit orders around entries; keep position sizing disciplined.
1) AVGO
– Supports: 390.2–390.0 (VWAP/close retest), 389.0–388.6 (15:00–15:30 range), 387.9 (session low).
– Resistances: 391.7 (HOD), 394.0–395.0 (recent supply/round), 400.0 (psych).
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Prefer buy-the-dip into 389–390, then trend toward 392–395; momentum continuation >391.7 opens 394–395; if risk-on persists, 398–400 achievable within 1–3 days.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 392.5, 395.0, 399.5.
– Entries: 389.4–390.2 pullback; or breakout add >391.8 with momentum.
– Stop-loss: 387.4 (below S3); tighter traders: 388.4 if entering 389–390.
2) VRT
– Supports: 188.2–188.0 (16:00 bar), 187.4 (15:30 pivot), 186.0 (intraday base).
– Resistances: 189.7 (HOD zone), 191.5–192.0 (supply shelf), 195.0 (psych/extension).
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): A brief consolidation above 187.5 likely; holds >188 favors a push through 189.7 toward 191–192; sustained strength could extend to 195 within 1–3 days.
– Swing targets: 190.5, 192.0, 195.0.
– Entries: 187.7–188.3 pullback; or breakout >189.8.
– Stop-loss: 186.8 (below S2); conservative: 185.6 (below session range).
3) WDC
– Supports: 169.0 (retest of late ramp), 168.1–168.3 (14:30 zone), 167.7 (session low).
– Resistances: 170.0 (psych), 171.5, 173.0 (upper supply).
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): HOD close sets up a quick probe of 170–171.5; if semis stay firm, extension toward 173 in 1–3 sessions.
– Swing targets: 170.8, 171.8, 173.2.
– Entries: 168.9–169.2 pullback; add on 170.1 break.
– Stop-loss: 167.5 (below S3 pivot).
4) RL
– Supports: 366.9–366.7 (late pivot), 365.9–366.2 (midday shelf), 365.0.
– Resistances: 370.0, 372.0–372.7, 375.0.
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Relative strength vs retail suggests follow-through; hold above 366.7 favors 370 then 372s; a momentum day could tag 374–375 in 1–3 days.
– Swing targets: 370.8, 372.7, 374.9.
– Entries: 366.8–367.4 pullback; or breakout >370.2.
– Stop-loss: 365.4 (below S2 cluster).
5) ABVX
– Supports: 115.0–114.5 (close/16:00 pivot), 113.0 (intraday demand), 112.0–112.4 (session base).
– Resistances: 116.0 (HOD), 118.0, 120.0.
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Expect dip-and-rip volatility; holds >114.5 targets 116–118; if momentum persists, 120 test is feasible within 1–3 days.
– Swing targets: 116.8, 118.5, 120.5.
– Entries: 114.7–115.2 pullback; add on >116.2 break.
– Stop-loss: 112.8 (below S2/S3 zone).
6) BKNG
– Supports: 5183–5180 (15:00–15:30 pivot), 5166.7, 5154–5150.
– Resistances: 5200 (psych/HOD zone), 5230–5235, 5250–5265.
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Trend up bias; reclaim/hold >5183 quickly tests 5200; above 5200 opens 5230 then 5250–5265 in 1–3 sessions.
– Swing targets: 5205, 5235, 5255.
– Entries: 5183–5188 pullback; or breakout >5201.
– Stop-loss: 5165 (below S2).
7) NOW
– Supports: 854.5–852.8 (afternoon base), 851.3–850.9 (session low area), 848.0 (prior shelf).
– Resistances: 860.0–862.0 (close area), 866.0–867.0, 872.0 (session spike), then 880.0.
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): If tech bid persists and price holds >852–855, look for a grind to 866–872; a strong tape could stretch to ~880 within 1–3 days.
– Swing targets: 865.5, 871.5, 879.0.
– Entries: 853–856 pullback; add on >866 break.
– Stop-loss: 849.8 (below S2/S3).
Notes and risk management:
– Many leaders printed late-day volume surges; confirm follow-through at the next open (avoid chasing opening spikes without a pullback).
– If broad retail weakness deepens, prefer RL over mass-market retail (LULU/ULTA/DLTR/FIVE show supply).
– Energy (FANG) and some industrials (EVR/MCO) are lagging; avoid unless they reclaim key levels.
– Use 0.5–1.2x typical daily range for targets if resistance levels are hit early; trail stops under rising 30-min higher lows.