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Continuation Breakout Monday 1PM 8/18/2025

August 18, 2025 3 min read

Overall Sector and Industry Analysis

Datetime Range Analyzed: From 2025-07-19 to 2025-08-18 (EST)

The compiled data set provides a spectrum of stocks across various sectors and industries, highlighting both traditional industries and emerging markets. Over the last 30 days, while most sectors have shown relative stability, there have been some noticeable patterns and fluctuations which are critical for short-term momentum traders.

Key Observations:

  • Healthcare and Biotech (e.g., VKTX, MDGL, VITL): This sector showed a varied performance. VKTX observed modest trading activity but with a steady volume, indicating a potential accumulation phase. Meanwhile, both MDGL and VITL have experienced stable price zones, suggesting potential setups for breakouts.

  • Technology (e.g., LSCC, CYD, AI): Technology stocks have shown trends of slight recoveries post-recent pullbacks. AI showed a pattern of recovery with increasing volume, suggesting buying interest. LSCC had sideways price movement, reflecting cautious investor sentiment in the semiconductor space.

  • Financial Services and Banking (e.g., ELV, FICO): Generally stable, albeit with minor volatility spikes. ELV declined slightly due to apparent distribution, whereas FICO remained relatively range-bound.

  • Transportation (e.g., UAL): UAL showed potential upward momentum backed by volume spikes and a bullish close.

Ticker Performance Prediction

For the next 2-3 days, the stocks showing promising potential for upward movement include:

  1. VKTX and MDGL: Both have displayed consistent volume and closing patterns indicative of bullish momentum.
  2. AI: Has shown recovery signs with consistent volume, indicating probable upward movement.
  3. UAL: Its recent bullish close combined with volume suggests upward potential.

Individual Stock Analysis

VKTX

  • Support Levels: $40.90, $41.17, $41.46
  • Resistance Levels: $41.87, $42.00, $42.20
  • Price Action Prediction: Expect VKTX to test resistance levels, spurred by recent volume spikes. Support at $41.17 offers a potential entry.
  • Price Targets: Near $42.00 and $42.20
  • Entry Point: Buy near $41.17
  • Stop-Loss: Set just below $40.90
  • Chart: finviz dynamic chart for  VKTX

MDGL

  • Support Levels: $369.01, $371.50, $372.70
  • Resistance Levels: $374.19, $375.50, $376.00
  • Price Action Prediction: Anticipate momentum towards $375.00, fueled by steady volume.
  • Price Targets: Aim for $374.20 and potentially test $375.50
  • Entry Point: Near $371.50
  • Stop-Loss: Below $369.00
  • Chart: finviz dynamic chart for  MDGL

AI

  • Support Levels: $18.16, $18.28, $18.35
  • Resistance Levels: $18.49, $18.70, $18.90
  • Price Action Prediction: Expect testing of $18.70 resistance with potential consolidation before moving higher.
  • Price Targets: Look for $18.70 and $18.90
  • Entry Point: Near $18.28
  • Stop-Loss: Under $18.16
  • Chart: finviz dynamic chart for  AI

UAL

  • Support Levels: $102.05, $102.35, $102.55
  • Resistance Levels: $102.68, $102.85, $103.00
  • Price Action Prediction: UAL is positioned to challenge $102.85, watch for breakout potential.
  • Price Targets: $102.85 and $103.00
  • Entry Point: Near $102.35
  • Stop-Loss: just below $102.00
  • Chart: finviz dynamic chart for  UAL

These analyses factor in the most recent trading data and volume patterns, offering potential trading opportunities based on bullish signals. Use these insights considering personal risk assessments and market conditions.

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