Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2025-10-21, 09:30–11:30. Note: Only today’s 30-minute intraday bars were provided, not 30 days of history. I emphasize today’s price/volume and use intraday supply-demand zones and psychological levels as proxies for nearby daily levels.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:
– Industrials/Construction led: ROK (Industrial Automation), FDX (Air Freight/Logistics), WSO (HVAC distribution), IBP (Building products/installation) all trended with higher highs/higher lows and expanding volume on the 10:00–10:30 bars. This points to cyclical strength and risk-on within Industrials/Construction (ROK, FDX, WSO, IBP).
– Home Improvement/Consumer Discretionary constructive: LOW stair-stepped higher with orderly pullbacks—healthy demand tone (LOW).
– Tech mixed: MDB pushed to 334–335 then faded to 331s (constructive but not decisive). VICR exploded at the open to 67.8, then tightened in the 64–65.2 area—high-beta continuation candidate if it reclaims 66.8. MTD (Life sciences instruments) reclaimed and held higher prices with steady grind—quality bid (MDB, VICR, MTD).
– Energy royalty steady but illiquid: TPL in a tight upward bias; liquidity is thin (TPL).
– Micro-cap caution: MRM is thin and choppy; not ideal for 1–3 day momentum unless liquidity improves (MRM).
Notable intraday patterns:
– Clean trend days in Industrials: ROK, FDX, WSO, IBP each broke morning highs and held/extended gains—momentum-friendly structure.
– Pullback-and-go: LOW, FDX showed shallow consolidations that resolved upward.
– Spike-and-flag: VICR’s opening surge followed by tight mid-morning flag; needs confirmation through 66.7–66.8.
– High-priced grinder: MTD’s range contraction above 1380 with higher lows—often leads to measured continuation.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days):
– Most likely to continue up: IBP, ROK, FDX, LOW, WSO, MTD.
– Strongest bullish signals today: IBP (range expansion with higher highs), ROK (persistent uptrend), FDX (multi-point impulse and hold), LOW (steady bid), MTD (tight grind higher).
– Secondary watch: VICR (only above 66.8), MDB (only if it reclaims 334–335 with volume). TPL is constructive but illiquid; MRM avoid for swing.
Individual Stock Analysis (for names likely to go up in 1–3 days)
Note: Support/resistance levels reflect obvious intraday supply/demand zones and nearby psychological levels that often align with daily pivot areas. Confirm against your daily chart.
IBP (Installed Building Products)
– Bias (2–3 days): Bullish continuation if 266.3–268 holds.
– Support: 268.3–268.1; 266.7–266.4; 264.3.
– Resistance: 269.8–270.0; 272.0–272.5; 275.0.
– Near-term price action: Prefer a shallow dip toward 268.5–267.5, then a push through 270. If 266.3 fails, expect a test of 264.3 before any bounce.
– 1–3 day targets: 272.5, 275, 279 (using today’s strong range as the driver).
– Entries:
– Pullback: 268.8–267.6.
– Breakout: Through 270.0–270.2 on uptick volume.
– Stop-loss: 266.2 (tighter); 264.1 (roomier swing).
ROK (Rockwell Automation)
– Bias (2–3 days): Bullish while above 354–355.
– Support: 357.8; 354.3–354.0; 351.8–351.7.
– Resistance: 358.8 (HOD); 360.0; 362.0–364.0.
– Near-term price action: Look for a small pullback into 357.8–357.3, then a grind to new highs. Above 358.8 opens 360–362 quickly.
– 1–3 day targets: 361, 364, 368.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 357.8–357.2.
– Breakout: >358.9 with time-and-sales confirming.
– Stop-loss: 354.2 (below last intraday base).
FDX (FedEx)
– Bias (2–3 days): Bullish continuation if it holds 244–243.6.
– Support: 244.5; 243.6; 241.4–240.8.
– Resistance: 246.2–246.3 (intraday high zone); 248.5; 250.0.
– Near-term price action: Expect a retest of 244.5–244, then a push to 246.2. A clean hold above 246.3 sets 248.5–250.
– 1–3 day targets: 246.3, 248.5, 250.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 244.6–243.9.
– Breakout: >246.3 with expanding volume.
– Stop-loss: 241.9 (conservative); 240.7 (aggressive risk control).
LOW (Lowe’s)
– Bias (2–3 days): Bullish while riding higher lows.
– Support: 245.9–245.8; 244.3–244.2; 243.6.
– Resistance: 247.0; 248.5; 250.0.
– Near-term price action: Look for a drift into 245.4–245.0, then continuation toward 247 and 248.5. If 244.2 breaks, expect a deeper test near 243.6.
– 1–3 day targets: 247, 248.5, 250.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 245.4–245.0.
– Breakout: >247.1 with a strong 30-min candle close.
– Stop-loss: 244.1 (tighter swing); 243.4 (below prior higher low).
WSO (Watsco)
– Bias (2–3 days): Constructive uptrend; needs >384.5 for expansion.
– Support: 382.4–382.2; 381.0; 380.2–380.0.
– Resistance: 384.5; 386.5; 389.0.
– Near-term price action: Expect a base over 382, then a test of 384.5. Strong break can carry to 386.5.
– 1–3 day targets: 384.5, 386.5, 389.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 382.4–381.6.
– Breakout: >384.6 with follow-through.
– Stop-loss: 380.8 (beneath base); wider 379.8 if spreads widen.
MTD (Mettler-Toledo)
– Bias (2–3 days): Bullish grind; wide spreads—size down.
– Support: 1383.8–1382.2; 1378.5; 1370.0.
– Resistance: 1388.9–1389.7; 1395; 1400–1405.
– Near-term price action: Expect tight consolidation 1382–1389, then breakout attempt toward 1395/1400. Loss of 1378.5 likely forces a pause.
– 1–3 day targets: 1395, 1400, 1405.
– Entries:
– Pullback: 1384–1382.5 with a higher-low pivot.
– Breakout: >1389.8–1390 with strong tape.
– Stop-loss: 1378.0 (beneath intraday higher low); alternate 1370 if giving more room.
Secondary/conditional ideas (not primary, but worth a watch)
– VICR: Bullish only if it reclaims 66.7–66.8 and holds; targets 67.8, then 69–70. Supports: 64.4; 63.2; 61.7. Entry: 65.2–64.8 on a higher low or >66.8 breakout. Stop: 63.9.
– MDB: Needs to reclaim 334–335; supports 331.7; 330.2; 328.0. Targets 335.4, 338, 342 if strength returns. Stop: 329.8.
– TPL: Constructive but illiquid; small size only. Supports 944.4; 939.0; 938.1. Resistances 946.6; 948.7; 950. Targets 946.6, 948.7. Stop: 938.0.
– MRM: Liquidity risk; avoid unless volume expands. Range 2.45–2.49 key.
Risk notes:
– Several names (MTD, TPL) have wide spreads; adjust size and stops accordingly.
– Today’s intraday range was used as a proxy for near-term ATR; confirm with your daily ATR readings before sizing.