Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Analyzed range (EST): 2025-12-17 15:00 to 2025-12-18 12:00, with emphasis on 12/18 10:00–12:00 30‑minute bars. Note: the dataset is intraday and recent; conclusions reflect short‑term momentum rather than full 30‑day history.
- Precious metals and miners led decisively. Broad, synchronous strength across:
- Gold/silver miners ETFs: NUGT, GDXJ, SIL advanced on rising intraday volume and higher highs/lows.
- Large/mid miners and streamers: WPM, PAAS, HL, CDE, RGLD, NEM, EGO all showed morning dips bought and late‑morning pushes, with 11:00–12:00 bars reclaiming highs. PPLT (platinum) also pushed to session highs. This breadth suggests a sector tailwind rather than single‑name idiosyncrasy.
- Industrials/Materials ex‑miners mixed to soft:
- Distributors/flow controls: WTS flat to slightly heavy; BMI faded off highs; ECL churned; RS flat; ATI modestly bid but range‑bound.
- Financials/Insurance largely two‑way churn: AON, TRV, ERIE, MKL, FCNCA, BAP all range‑bound with little follow‑through.
- Consumer Discretionary/Retail mixed:
- Strength: LOVE trended from 14.24 to 15.00. MELI steady.
- Weak/soft: ANF faded post‑open; WSM trended lower; NCLH bled lower.
- Tech/Megacap: MSFT firm but consolidative near highs; EPAM steady bid.
- Spec/biotech small/micro caps saw selective momentum:
- Breakout/accumulation tone in GLSI; ARRY stair‑stepped higher intraday; OMER steady; IPSC/OWLT held bids but thin.
- Autos/dealers: GPI drifted lower; WSO and LII were heavy intraday.
Notable cross‑sector pattern: Metals/miners outperformed with rising volume into strength (NUGT, GDXJ, WPM, PAAS, HL, CDE), while consumer/retail ex‑LOVE and many industrials faded. This favors continuation setups in metals for the next 1–3 sessions.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Likely upside follow‑through (strongest signals first):
– WPM, PAAS, HL, CDE, GDXJ/NUGT, RGLD, NEM, EGO, PPLT
Also constructive, secondary list:
– ARRY (solar momentum), GLSI (spec breakout), FTK (energy services uptrend), CTEV (breakout day)
Strong bullish signals today:
– HL, CDE: Higher highs with elevated volume and tight pullbacks.
– WPM, PAAS: Persistent bid, higher lows, strong 11:00–12:00 closes.
– GDXJ/NUGT: Sector ETFs confirming breadth.
Individual Stock Analysis (long setups for the next 1–3 days)
Method: Levels derived from today’s 30‑min structure and obvious nearby supply/demand zones. Use pullbacks toward supports for entries; stops just beyond next lower support. Targets align with nearby resistances and typical 1–2x today’s intraday range.
1) WPM
– Setup: Trend up with higher lows; closed strong near session highs.
– Support: 116.00; 115.53; 115.10
– Resistance: 116.86 (HOD); 117.50; 118.50
– 30‑min roadmap (2–3 days): Look for a first dip toward 116.0–116.2 to hold; push toward 116.9–117.5. A sustained hold above 117.5 opens 118.0–118.5. Failure to hold 116 likely backfills 115.5 then attempts another higher‑low.
– Entry: 116.05–116.25 on pullback; add above 116.90 on hold.
– Stops: 114.95 (tight) or 115.35 (conservative below S2).
– Targets: 116.90; 117.50; stretch 118.40–118.50 over 1–3 days.
2) PAAS
– Setup: Silver beta name; bought dips, closed near highs.
– Support: 50.09–50.10; 49.97; 49.76
– Resistance: 50.82 (HOD); 51.00; 51.50
– 30‑min roadmap (2–3 days): Expect consolidation 50.2–50.6 then rotation up through 50.8 toward 51–51.5 if metals bid persists. Lose 50.0 and it likely retests 49.8 then stabilizes.
– Entry: 50.10–50.30 on pullbacks; momentum add on 50.85–50.90 breakout with volume.
– Stops: 49.68 (below S3/LOD buffer).
– Targets: 50.80–51.00; 51.30; stretch 51.80.
3) HL
– Setup: Strong volume and range; push to ~19.96 then orderly pullback/hold.
– Support: 19.55; 19.43; 19.29
– Resistance: 19.95–20.00; 20.30; 20.80
– 30‑min roadmap (2–3 days): Hold above 19.55–19.60 likely leads to re‑test 19.95–20.00. Break/hold 20 triggers 20.30 first, then a 20.6–20.8 extension. If 19.43 breaks, expect a shakeout to 19.29 before buyers step back in.
– Entry: 19.55–19.65 on dip; momentum entry 20.02–20.05 on volume through 20.
– Stops: 19.25 (beneath S3).
– Targets: 19.95–20.00; 20.30; stretch 20.70–20.80.
4) CDE
– Setup: High beta silver; pronounced intraday buybacks and strong close.
– Support: 17.39–17.40; 17.22; 17.16
– Resistance: 17.62–17.67; 17.71 (HOD); 18.00
– 30‑min roadmap (2–3 days): Dips into 17.35–17.45 likely get defended; reclaim 17.70 opens a pop to 17.90–18.00. If 17.16 fails, wait for a reset lower to rebuild structure.
– Entry: 17.40–17.48 on dips; add on sustained 17.72+.
– Stops: 17.05 (below S2/S3).
– Targets: 17.70; 17.95; stretch 18.20–18.30.
5) GDXJ (or NUGT if you prefer leverage)
– Setup: Sector breadth confirmation; juniors tend to overreact on continuation days.
– Support (GDXJ): 115.51; 114.86; 114.19
– Resistance (GDXJ): 116.62–116.77; 117.20; 118.00
– 30‑min roadmap (2–3 days): As long as 114.9–115.5 holds, look for a grind to 116.6–116.8 and continuation toward 117.2–118. A failure through 114.9 risks a deeper retrace toward 114.2 before stabilizing.
– Entry: 115.40–115.70 dips; add on 116.80 breakout with volume.
– Stops: 114.70.
– Targets: 116.70; 117.20; stretch 118.00.
6) ARRY
– Setup: Clean intraday uptrend with late‑morning push to new highs; relative strength vs. solar peers in this tape.
– Support: 8.81; 8.73; 8.51
– Resistance: 8.99 (HOD); 9.10; 9.30
– 30‑min roadmap (2–3 days): Prefer a pullback/flag 8.80–8.90, then a breakout through 8.99 toward 9.10–9.30. If 8.73 breaks, expect a deeper test to 8.51 before the trend resumes.
– Entry: 8.82–8.90 on dips; momentum add through 9.00 with rising volume.
– Stops: 8.68 (tight) or 8.48 (beneath S3).
– Targets: 9.10; 9.30; stretch 9.55–9.60 if momentum remains.
Speculative Momentum Bonus (smaller size, higher risk)
GLSI
– Support: 11.49; 11.30; 10.98
– Resistance: 12.00; 12.50; 13.00
– Plan: Buy 11.50–11.70 on controlled pullbacks; add over 12.00 with volume. Stops 10.90. Targets 12.20; 12.50; 12.90–13.00 over 1–3 days.
Notes and Risk Management
– Sector correlation: Metals/miners names will likely move together; size positions assuming correlation and adjust total exposure accordingly.
– If metals momentum stalls (watch GDXJ/NUGT as barometers), tighten stops and take profits into first resistance.
– Given the limited window of provided data, treat levels as tactical; reassess against the next session’s opening range and VWAP behavior.