Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Datetime range (EST) analyzed: 2025-12-22 from 10:30 to 15:00. Note: Your dataset contains only intraday data from this single session; where “last 10 days” context is requested, I emphasize the most recent intraday developments and extrapolate near-term swing probabilities accordingly.
Sector/industry reads from price/volume today:
– Defense/Aerospace strong and bought into the close: NOC (+ late-day push to HOD 584.63), HII (strong higher-highs into 356.63 close), LMT (steady grind to 484.12), LHX (tight up-channel to 294.42). Intraday accumulation and higher lows suggest continuation potential.
– Managed care/Health insurers mixed-to-weak: UNH, HUM, ELV, CI, MOH bled lower intraday and struggled to bounce; volume was elevated at times (UNH) signaling distribution. Large-cap biotech was soft/flat: REGN drifted lower, AMGN flat.
– Financials mixed, but money-center/insurers showed relative strength: JPM pushed to HOD into the close (323.19). PGR firmed to close near highs (227.21). Brokers/asset managers mostly flat to slightly down (BLK, SPGI, EVR), insurers broadly steady (ALL, AJG, CB, ERIE, AIZ).
– Industrials/Transports neutral to soft: ODFL faded, GWW/DOV/RBC/WTS largely range-bound.
– Tech/SaaS edged lower: ADBE, HUBS, FFIV drifted down on steady supply.
– Consumer discretionary mixed: ANF held firm and closed near highs; YUM and MUSA flat.
– Small/micro-cap biotech and special-situation names showed risk-off and/or fade: ATRA, GLTO, RYTM, ARRY, QURE, ASYS, ALEC weak; high-volume runner SIDU faded after mid-day pop.
Notable intraday patterns:
– Rotation into defense and select financials/insurers (NOC, HII, LMT, LHX, JPM, PGR).
– Tech underperformed; managed care under pressure. Biotech mostly sold.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to advance:
– NOC, HII, LMT (Defense strength with higher lows and closes near HOD)
– JPM (closing momentum and relative strength vs financials)
– PGR (steady bid, closes near highs, insurer strength)
– ANF (consumer discretionary resilience, near-HOD close)
Strongest bullish signals: NOC, HII, JPM (late-day accumulation and HOD closes), plus LMT (orderly trend-up).
Individual Stock Analysis (near-term swing plan; daily levels approximated from today’s extremes and nearby round-number zones; ATRs estimated for 1–3 day target sizing)
NOC
– Supports: 582.7, 582.1, 581.5
– Resistances: 585.0–586.5, 589.5, 592–594 (near-term supply above today’s HOD)
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Prefer continuation above 585 for a push toward 589–592; pullbacks to 582.5–582 likely get defended if trend intact.
– Targets (1–3 day): 586.5, 589.8, 593–595 (est. ATR ~7–9)
– Entries: Buy pullbacks 582.7–582.1 or breakout >585 with strong tape.
– Stops: 580.9 (tighter), or 579.5 (below session structure).
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HII
– Supports: 355.4, 353.9–354.0, 353.3
– Resistances: 357.2, 358.5, 360.5
– 30-min outlook: Momentum continuation favored if holding above 355. Dips into 354–355 likely get bought; break over 357.2 opens 358.5–360.5.
– Targets (1–3 day): 358.5, 360.5, 362 (est. ATR ~5–6)
– Entries: 355.4–355.0 pullback buy; or >357.3 breakout.
– Stops: 353.2 (tight), 352.2 (swing).
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LMT
– Supports: 483.4, 482.3, 481.5–481.8
– Resistances: 485.0, 487.0, 490.0
– 30-min outlook: Grind-up pattern; over 485 triggers momentum; dips toward 482.5–483.5 likely defended.
– Targets (1–3 day): 486.8–487.5, 489.8–490.5, 493 (est. ATR ~5–7)
– Entries: 483.5–482.9 pullback; or >485 breakout.
– Stops: 481.4 (tight), 479.9 (swing).
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JPM
– Supports: 322.1–322.2, 321.7, 321.0
– Resistances: 323.3–323.5, 324.6, 326.0
– 30-min outlook: Strong HOD close; expect a quick test of 323.3–323.5; sustained above opens 324.6–326. Dips to 322.2 likely get bought if market tone stable.
– Targets (1–3 day): 324.5, 325.8, 327.8 (est. ATR ~3–3.5)
– Entries: 322.2–322.0 pullback; or >323.3 breakout.
– Stops: 321.2 (tight), 320.4 (swing).
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PGR
– Supports: 226.7, 226.4, 225.9
– Resistances: 227.4, 228.2, 229.5
– 30-min outlook: Up-channel into close; look for continuation through 227.4; dips to 226.4–226.7 should find demand.
– Targets (1–3 day): 228.2, 229.5, 231.0 (est. ATR ~2–3)
– Entries: 226.7–226.4 pullback; or >227.4 breakout.
– Stops: 225.8 (tight), 225.2 (swing).
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ANF
– Supports: 125.1–125.2, 124.8, 124.3–124.5
– Resistances: 126.0–126.5, 127.5, 129.0–130.0
– 30-min outlook: Firm tape with higher lows; above 126 opens 126.5–127.5; risk is retail/consumer sector tone. Holding 125 base is key.
– Targets (1–3 day): 126.5, 127.8, 129.8 (est. ATR ~3–4)
– Entries: 125.2–124.8 pullback; or >126.0 breakout.
– Stops: 124.3 (tight), 123.7 (swing).
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Notes and risk management
– Because only one session’s intraday data was provided, “daily” support/resistance and ATR-based targets are approximations using today’s extremes, nearby round-number zones, and typical volatility for each market cap/sector.
– If the broader market weakens, prioritize the defense complex (NOC/HII/LMT) and insurers (PGR) for relative strength; if risk-on resumes, JPM and ANF can lead.
– Always adjust size to volatility; if a first target is hit, consider taking partials and trail to prior 30-min higher low.