Datetime range analyzed (EST)
– Intraday 30-minute bars across tickers during 2026-01-08 from approximately 13:00 to 16:00 EST (most names have data from ~14:00 to the close).
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Note: I only received today’s intraday snapshot, not 30 days of data. The commentary below emphasizes today’s 90–150 minutes of trading and closing behavior (closing location value, late-day volume), which are key to 1–3 day momentum follow-through. If you provide daily data, I can layer in 10–30 day levels and ATR with higher precision.
- Metals and Mining led: Precious metals showed strong late-day accumulation. FNV ramped from ~222s to a 225.7 high with a late print at 230.06, and AEM pushed from ~183 to 186.5 before a modest after-hours giveback. Base metals were firm too: SCCO advanced from 157s to 160.55 into the close. This signals a bid into metals (defensives + growth-linked copper) and often sees 1–3 day continuation when closes are near session highs.
- Energy mixed but refiners constructive: PSX stair-stepped higher all afternoon (143.2 → 144.85 HOD → 144.22 close). Coal (METC) faded into the close (20.8 → 20.23), suggesting downstream (refining) relative strength over upstream/coal today.
- Industrials and Transports soft into the bell: URI faded from 923s to 917.86; HRI slipped 170.3 → 168.74; ODFL popped to 172.8 then faded to 171.07; JBHT bled lower. This late-day weakness in transports/industrial services often implies a cautious tape there for the next session.
- Defense/Aero/Industrial tech mixed: KTOS sold off hard late (105.6 → 104.0). TDY trended up to 551.2 before a mild fade. CR held a steady grind higher into a 199.06 close. OUST had heavy volume but progressively lower closes. Net: selective strength (CR, TDY resilience) but avoid names that lost VWAP late (KTOS).
- Financials/Real Estate services: AXP was range-bound; FCNCA slipped late; HOUS broke higher late (17.39 → 17.62 close after hitting 17.70). That late push in HOUS is often a 1–2 day momentum tell.
- Consumer discretionary/staples bifurcated: DDS pushed to a session high close (690.48). COST faded (925 → 915s). DRI slipped to ~202.5. UA lost late momentum. Retail remains split: department store beta (DDS) led while staples (COST) corrected intraday.
- Small/micro-cap and “AI/spec” mixed: PDYN ramped late (6.34 → 6.50 close near HOD). MOB surged to 8.20 and closed 8.15. Others (LWLG, OUST) faded with heavy volume—be selective and trade around clear closing strength.
Notable patterns today
– Closing near highs on rising volume: FNV, AEM, SCCO, PSX, HOUS, ICLR, DDS, PDYN. This setup typically provides 1–2 day continuation if the next morning holds above prior afternoon support/VWAP.
– Late-day fades after making intraday highs: COST, URI, KTOS, ODFL, LWLG. These generally need rebuilding patterns (base/reclaim VWAP) before a high-probability long.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to advance (strongest bullish signals today):
– FNV, AEM (precious metals strength, strong closing location value)
– SCCO (copper bid, higher close)
– PSX (refiner stair-step higher)
– HOUS (late-day breakout, volume expansion)
– ICLR (power trend into 188+ close, tested 190 intraday)
– DDS (high of day close, liquidity build)
– PDYN (small-cap momentum close at HOD)
Potential secondary adds if momentum persists: CR, TDY, MOB.
Individual Stock Analysis
Note: Without 10–30 day daily charts, I anchor levels to today’s intraday highs/lows and nearby psychological pivots. For “ATR-based” targets, I use the afternoon 30-minute range as a conservative proxy for short-term expected move. If you share daily ATR, I’ll refine targets.
1) FNV
– Supports (demand zones):
– 224.4–224.0 (15:00 close/area)
– 223.8–223.7 (15:30 pullback low 223.73)
– 222.9–222.1 (14:30 close/low)
– Resistances (supply zones):
– 225.7–225.9 (HOD 225.70)
– 227.5 (psychological extension zone)
– 230.0–230.5 (late print 230.06)
– Price action view (next 2–3 days): Bias up while holding above 223.7. Preferred sequence: light pullback open → hold 224–224.5 → push through 225.7 for continuation into 227–230.
– Swing targets (1–3 days; intraday-range proxy ~3 pts): 226.8, 228.5, 230.0.
– Entries: 224.2–224.8 pullback buy; or breakout buy on 225.8+ with a strong 30-min close above.
– Stop-loss: 222.9 (tight) or 222.1 (wider swing).
2) AEM
– Supports:
– 185.3–184.9 (15:30 base before push)
– 184.3–184.0 (14:30 pivot/close)
– 183.1–182.8 (earlier session demand)
– Resistances:
– 186.5–186.7 (HOD 186.53)
– 187.5 (round extension)
– 189.0 (upper extension/psych)
– Price action view: Constructive if it reclaims 185.3+ quickly; expect tests of 186.5 with potential 187.5 tag if gold strength persists.
– Swing targets (proxy move ~1.8–2.3): 186.5, 187.5, 189.0.
– Entries: 184.8–185.4 on pullbacks; or 186.6+ breakout confirmation.
– Stop-loss: 183.9 (tight), 183.0 (swing).
3) SCCO
– Supports:
– 159.6–159.3 (15:30 demand; prior breakout zone)
– 158.3–158.1 (mid-session supply turned demand)
– 157.5–157.4 (session base)
– Resistances:
– 161.2 (intraday high 161.18)
– 162.0–162.5 (psych/extension)
– 163.8–164.0 (upper extension)
– Price action view: Trend intact above 159.3. Look for a 161.2 breakout and drift into low-162s; failure to hold 159.3 likely forces 158.3 retest first.
– Swing targets (proxy move ~2.0): 161.2, 162.5, 163.8.
– Entries: 159.4–159.8 pullback; or 161.3+ breakout with volume.
– Stop-loss: 158.0–158.1.
4) PSX
– Supports:
– 144.0–143.9 (late-day demand)
– 143.3–143.25 (14:00 pivot)
– 142.6 (session low area)
– Resistances:
– 144.85 (HOD)
– 145.8 (next extension)
– 146.5–147.0 (upper band)
– Price action view: Healthy stair-step. Expect a test of 144.85; a 30-min close above likely targets 145.8 next. Loss of 143.25 shifts to neutral.
– Swing targets (proxy move ~1.6–2.0): 145.0, 145.8, 146.5.
– Entries: 144.0–144.2 on dips; or 144.9+ breakout.
– Stop-loss: 143.2 (tight), 142.6 (hard stop).
5) HOUS
– Supports:
– 17.50–17.40 (just under late breakout)
– 17.28 (14:30 pivot)
– 17.19 (session base)
– Resistances:
– 17.70 (intraday high)
– 18.00 (round number)
– 18.30 (upper extension)
– Price action view: Late-day expansion suggests follow-through if it opens above 17.40–17.50 and flags. First objective a clean 17.70 retest, then 18.00.
– Swing targets (proxy move ~0.30–0.45): 17.70, 17.95–18.00, 18.30.
– Entries: 17.45–17.55 pullback; or 17.72+ breakout.
– Stop-loss: 17.25 (tight), 17.15 (under base).
6) ICLR
– Supports:
– 187.2–186.9 (late pullback area)
– 186.1–185.9 (mid-session pivot)
– 185.4 (session low in the power trend)
– Resistances:
– 190.0 (intraday high/round)
– 191.5 (extension)
– 193.0 (upper extension)
– Price action view: Power trend day with higher highs/higher lows. Holding above 186.9 favors a 190 retest; a 30-min close >190 opens 191.5–193.
– Swing targets (proxy move ~2.0–2.5): 190.0, 191.5, 193.0.
– Entries: 187.0–187.6 pullbacks; or 190.1+ breakout with confirmation.
– Stop-loss: 185.9 (tight), 185.4 (structure).
7) DDS
– Supports:
– 687.2–686.6 (afternoon pivot cluster)
– 684.9 (15:30 low)
– 682.4 (session base)
– Resistances:
– 690.5 (HOD/close)
– 695.0 (extension/round)
– 700.0 (psych level)
– Price action view: Strong trend into a high-of-day close. Expect a quick probe of 692–695 if 686.6–687.2 holds on dips. Above 695, 700 magnet becomes viable.
– Swing targets (proxy move ~5–8): 692.5, 695.0, 700.0.
– Entries: 686.8–687.5 pullback buys; or 690.7+ momentum break with volume.
– Stop-loss: 684.8 (tight), 682.3 (below base).
8) PDYN
– Supports:
– 6.45–6.41 (late flag top/close area)
– 6.36 (mid-session pivot)
– 6.34 (session floor)
– Resistances:
– 6.50 (HOD/close cluster)
– 6.66 (extension)
– 6.80 (upper extension)
– Price action view: Clean small-cap momentum close at HOD. Expect quick 6.50 re-test; a strong 30-min close above 6.50 can accelerate to 6.66.
– Swing targets (proxy move ~0.20–0.30): 6.60, 6.66, 6.80.
– Entries: 6.44–6.47 pullback; or 6.52+ breakout.
– Stop-loss: 6.33–6.35.
Optional momentum add) MOB
– Supports: 8.00, 7.90, 7.85
– Resistances: 8.20 (HOD), 8.35, 8.50
– Plan: Buy 8.00–8.05 pullbacks or 8.22+ break; stops under 7.85; targets 8.20, 8.35, 8.50.
Risk management and execution notes
– Given we only have today’s intraday window, prioritize trades that a) closed near highs, b) show expanding late-day volume, and c) open above yesterday’s afternoon VWAP zones. If tomorrow’s open gaps above listed breakouts, use retest entries near the breakout level rather than chasing extended candles.
– If early weakness loses the first support band, wait for a base/reclaim on 30-minute closes before re-engaging.
If you can share daily candles (last 30 trading days) or ATR values per ticker, I’ll refine levels with historical swing pivots and provide ATR-anchored targets with higher confidence.