Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (window analyzed: 2025-12-29 12:30–15:00 EST, 30‑minute bars)
- High-level read: Semiconductors and AI-adjacent tech led late-day momentum (AMD, MU, SNPS, LPTH), with broad but modest bid in mega-cap internet (GOOGL). Aerospace & Defense was steady-to-firm (BA, ESLT, LMT), Retail mixed with a strong finish in DDS, while Biotech was choppy-to-soft (LPCN pop-and-fade; KYTX, LRMR weak). Energy (GPOR) and some IT/Software (IT, TYL, HUBS) were rangebound. Materials (AA) ticked up late.
- Notable patterns across sectors:
- Semis/AI: Higher lows into the close and late range expansions suggest dip-buying and continuation potential. AMD and MU stair-stepped higher; SNPS pivoted higher with an end-of-window push; LPTH (optics) posted a decisive late breakout on volume.
- Internet/Platforms: GOOGL showed steady grind higher with higher lows and a strong last 60 minutes.
- Aerospace & Defense: Slow accumulation tone; BA and ESLT held bids; LMT, TDG were tight, suggesting potential for continuation on any sector catalyst.
- Retail/Consumer: DDS pushed to session highs late; CASY stayed tight.
- Biotech/Spec: Mixed-to-weak intraday tape—failed momentum (LPCN), fades (KYTX), and drifts (LRMR).
- Energy: GPOR chopped within a narrow band; no clear momentum catalyst in this window.
Note: You requested a 30‑day/10‑day review; only today’s intraday slices were provided. The reads below emphasize this session’s 30‑minute structure and volume behaviors as a proxy for near-term momentum.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 sessions)
Most constructive for upside follow-through:
– AMD, MU, SNPS, GOOGL, LPTH, MELI, DDS, MULL
Strongest bullish signals:
– LPTH: Breakout into close with volume expansion and new HOD.
– AMD: Persistent higher lows, closing near highs, strong sector tailwind.
– MU: Trend day higher with a late push and well-defined supports.
– SNPS: Afternoon pivot and push; closes near session highs.
– MELI: Reversal from mid-day dip, aggressive late reclaim of intraday range.
– DDS: Late-day breakout to new session highs.
– MULL: Steady ramp with higher highs into the close.
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
Levels anchored to today’s 30‑min highs/lows and nearby round/obvious zones given the data window.
1) AMD
– Bias: Bullish continuation if dips are bought above 214.7.
– Key support: 215.10, 214.70, 213.90–214.00 zone.
– Key resistance: 216.05 (HOD), 217.00, 218.50.
– Expected 2–3 day path: Early dip toward 215.1–214.7 gets bought, push through 216.05; if momentum persists, 217–218.5 over 1–2 sessions.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 215.20–215.40.
– Breakout: Over 216.10 with volume.
– Stops: 214.20 (tight), or 213.80 (conservative).
– Targets (1–3 day):
– T1: 216.90–217.00
– T2: 218.20–218.50
– T3 stretch: 220.00 (using today’s intraday range as a proxy for a 1–2 day extension)
2) MU (Micron)
– Bias: Bullish while holding 291.
– Key support: 291.07, 290.37–290.67, 289.20.
– Key resistance: 293.18 (HOD), 294.50, 296.00.
– Expected 2–3 day path: Buy dips above 291; a clean break >293.2 opens 294.5 then 296.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 291.30–291.60.
– Breakout: 293.25+ with rising volume.
– Stops: 290.70 (tight), 289.90 (room for noise).
– Targets:
– T1: 294.20–294.50
– T2: 295.80–296.00
– T3 stretch: 298.00
3) SNPS
– Bias: Constructive; afternoon pivot and push argues for follow-through.
– Key support: 478.03, 477.45, 476.80.
– Key resistance: 479.77 (HOD), 480.50, 482.00.
– Expected 2–3 day path: Hold above 478 on dips; test 480.5–482 next. Failure back below 477.4 weakens.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 478.30–478.60.
– Breakout: 479.80–480.00.
– Stops: 477.30.
– Targets:
– T1: 480.50
– T2: 481.80–482.00
– T3 stretch: 484.50
4) GOOGL
– Bias: Mild uptrend; grind higher likely to continue.
– Key support: 313.14, 312.80, 312.30.
– Key resistance: 313.81 (HOD), 314.50, 315.20.
– Expected 2–3 day path: Dips toward 313–312.8 attract buyers; break 313.8–314 opens 314.5 then 315+.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 313.10–313.20.
– Breakout: 313.85–314.00.
– Stops: 312.55.
– Targets:
– T1: 314.50
– T2: 315.20
– T3 stretch: 316.20
5) LPTH
– Bias: Strong; late-day breakout on heavy volume.
– Key support: 9.86, 9.74, 9.69.
– Key resistance: 10.26 (HOD), 10.50, 10.80.
– Expected 2–3 day path: Ideally base above 9.86–10.00, then attempt 10.26→10.50; momentum names can overshoot if volume persists.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 9.95–10.00 or tag of 9.86 with buyers.
– Breakout: 10.28–10.30.
– Stops: 9.68 (beneath base).
– Targets:
– T1: 10.50
– T2: 10.75–10.80
– T3 stretch: 11.20
6) MELI
– Bias: Bullish reversal; reclaimed range late.
– Key support: 2008.35, 2006.39, 2001–2002 zone.
– Key resistance: 2018.73 (HOD), 2025, 2040.
– Expected 2–3 day path: Support holds near 2008–2006; push back through 2018.7 sets 2025; strong tape could reach 2040 in 1–3 days.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 2010–2012.
– Breakout: 2019–2020 on volume.
– Stops: 2006 (tight), 2001 (conservative).
– Targets:
– T1: 2025
– T2: 2033–2035
– T3 stretch: 2040–2045
7) DDS
– Bias: Bullish; late-day breakout.
– Key support: 635.13, 633.54, 631.57.
– Key resistance: 637.64 (HOD), 640.00, 645.00.
– Expected 2–3 day path: Hold 635–633; push through 637.6 opens 640 then 645 as a 1–3 day swing if retail stays bid.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 635.50–636.00.
– Breakout: 637.70–638.00.
– Stops: 633.20.
– Targets:
– T1: 640.00
– T2: 642.50
– T3 stretch: 645.00
8) MULL
– Bias: Bullish; steady higher highs into the close.
– Key support: 93.61, 93.22, 92.78.
– Key resistance: 95.06 (HOD), 96.00, 97.50.
– Expected 2–3 day path: Buy dips above 93.6–93.2; break >95.1 can target 96 then 97.5 if momentum persists.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 94.00–94.20.
– Breakout: 95.10–95.20.
– Stops: 93.20.
– Targets:
– T1: 95.90–96.00
– T2: 96.80
– T3 stretch: 97.50
Additional quick reads (not primary longs, but on watch)
– BA/ESLT: Constructive but slower. If sector rotation favors Defense/Aero, watch BA 217.8→218.5 and ESLT 577.6→579 for slow grinds higher.
– TYL/IT/HUBS: Mostly rangebound; need clean breakouts with volume to confirm.
– GPOR/AA: Mild strength but no clear momentum in this window.
– Biotech (LPCN, KYTX, LRMR): Mixed/weak; avoid longs unless fresh catalysts and strong reclaim of intraday levels.
Risk management and notes
– These setups are derived from a narrow intraday window; without full 10–30 day context/ATR, targets use nearby resistances and conservative range extensions. Favor partial entries on pullbacks, avoid chasing if volume/market breadth fades, and respect stops just below the nearest well-tested supports.