Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2026-01-02 15:30 through 2026-01-05 15:00, with most observations concentrated on 2026-01-05 12:30–15:00 (30-minute candles). Note: Only intraday snapshots were provided; 30-day and 10-day daily context is limited, so the emphasis below relies on today’s 30-minute structure and volume/relative strength.
- Aerospace/Defense and specialized Industrials led: VSEC, AVAV advanced with higher highs and rising late-day volume; HEI and WWD were firm-to-neutral. URI and PH were softer into the close.
- Financials mixed: LPLA trended higher; AMP, MSCI were steady; MA, JPM, SPGI and EVR showed mild afternoon distribution.
- Health Care/Bio/CROs: ICLR stair-stepped up into the close; TMO held gains; NTRA chopped; micro-cap bio SLS showed heavy volume but faded from highs.
- Tech/Semis: SNPS and KLAC were range-bound to slightly soft; EQIX held a tight range.
- Consumer/Travel: COST and BKNG faded slightly late-day; AN slipped.
- Materials/Energy/Crypto: FTK grinded toward 20.00; METC tested 20 and held; AA was range-bound; HUT was volatile and pulled back.
- Micro/small-cap momentum: PPSI, ALMU, RZLV bid up into the close; ZDGE edged higher; NBY faded.
Noticeable patterns
– Strong late-day momentum and closes near HOD in VSEC, AVAV, ICLR, EG, PPSI, ALMU, RZLV—favorable for 1–3 day continuation.
– Financials showed intra-sector divergence (LPLA strength vs. MA/JPM/EVR softness), suggesting selective rotation rather than broad beta.
– Multiple small caps curling off bases with accelerating volume (PPSI, RZLV).
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Likely to go up (highest conviction first)
– VSEC, AVAV, ICLR, EG
– Also constructive: FTK, PPSI, ALMU, RZLV
Strong bullish signals
– VSEC: Strong trend day, HOD close with rising volume and clean higher highs on 30-min.
– AVAV: Multi-attempt push, HOD close above 300; buyers controlled dips.
– ICLR: Persistent HL/HH structure into the bell; closed near highs.
– PPSI/ALMU/RZLV: Small-cap momentum with late-day pushes and bid into the close.
Individual Stock Analysis
VSEC
– Key support: 194.70, 193.20, 192.37
– Key resistance: 195.50, 197.00, 199.00
– Next 2–3 day 30-min view: Expect an early dip buy toward 194.7–194.3, then a push through 195.5. Above 195.5, look for 196.8–197 day 1; potential extension toward 199 by day 2–3 if volume persists. Lose 192.3 and momentum likely stalls.
– Entries: 194.3–194.8 pullback; or breakout 195.6–195.8 on strong tape.
– Stops: 192.20 (below intraday demand).
– Targets: 196.8, 197.9–198.2, 199.8–200.5 (measured move/round-number magnets).
AVAV
– Key support: 301.41, 299.40, 298.16
– Key resistance: 302.50, 305.00, 308.00
– Next 2–3 day 30-min view: As long as price holds 300–301, look for an early push through 302.5 to test 305. Consolidation above 302.5 sets up 307–308 by day 2. A break below 298 ends the momentum.
– Entries: 300.8–301.5 pullback; or 302.6+ breakout with volume.
– Stops: 297.90.
– Targets: 304.8–305.5, 307.2–308.0, 310.0.
ICLR
– Key support: 196.90, 196.15, 195.00
– Key resistance: 197.10, 198.00, 199.50
– Next 2–3 day 30-min view: Strong HL/HH trend. Above 196.9, expect a push through 197.1 to 198. A tight bull flag above 197 could fuel 199–199.5 by day 2. Sub-195 would weaken the setup.
– Entries: 196.4–196.9 pullback; or 197.2+ breakout.
– Stops: 194.90.
– Targets: 198.0–198.4, 199.2–199.8, 201.0.
EG
– Key support: 341.90, 340.51, 339.58
– Key resistance: 342.41, 343.32, 345.00
– Next 2–3 day 30-min view: Grind-up structure. Look for a shallow dip to 341.9–341.6 early, then a reclaim through 342.4 toward 343.3. Holding >342 opens 344.5–345 by day 2.
– Entries: 341.6–342.0 pullback; or 342.5+ breakout.
– Stops: 339.40.
– Targets: 343.3, 344.5, 345.8–346.5.
FTK
– Key support: 19.71, 19.60, 19.09
– Key resistance: 19.92, 20.01, 20.25
– Next 2–3 day 30-min view: Multiple higher highs; watch a test of 20.00. A firm close above 20.01 should target 20.25 first, then 20.6 by day 2–3. Failure to hold 19.60 likely reverts to 19.10–19.20.
– Entries: 19.65–19.75 pullback; or 20.02+ breakout.
– Stops: 19.49.
– Targets: 19.95–20.05, 20.25, 20.60.
PPSI
– Key support: 4.93, 4.89, 4.82
– Key resistance: 4.98, 5.10, 5.30
– Next 2–3 day 30-min view: Curl off base with increasing highs. Early retest of 4.92–4.94 that holds sets a clean break of 4.98/5.00; above 5.10 opens 5.25–5.30. Small-cap—expect volatility.
– Entries: 4.90–4.94 pullback; or 4.99–5.01 breakout.
– Stops: 4.79.
– Targets: 5.10, 5.25–5.30, 5.50.
ALMU
– Key support: 19.33–19.37, 19.20, 18.97
– Key resistance: 19.47, 19.60, 20.00
– Next 2–3 day 30-min view: Steady bid with higher lows. Hold above 19.33 for an attempt through 19.47/19.60. Sustained trade >19.60 can magnet 19.85–20.20 in 1–3 days.
– Entries: 19.25–19.35 pullback; or 19.48+ breakout.
– Stops: 18.88.
– Targets: 19.60, 19.85, 20.20.
RZLV
– Key support: 3.23–3.235, 3.20, 3.15
– Key resistance: 3.28, 3.30, 3.40
– Next 2–3 day 30-min view: Heavy volume grind higher. Expect a tight range open; holds above 3.23 set up a break of 3.28 to 3.30. Strong tape could extend to 3.35–3.40 by day 2.
– Entries: 3.21–3.24 pullback; or 3.28+ breakout.
– Stops: 3.14.
– Targets: 3.30, 3.35, 3.40–3.45.
Notes and risk management
– Given the absence of full 10–30 day daily charts/ATR, targets lean on visible intraday supply/resistance, measured moves of today’s range, and round-number magnets. Confirm with your own daily levels/ATR before execution.
– For breakout entries, consider partial size with add-on after a successful retest; for pullbacks, wait for reversal cues on 5–15 min to reduce false starts.
– If any of the key supports fail on expanding volume, treat the setup as invalid and step aside.