Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2026-01-20 from 09:30–12:00, with a few sparse prints on 2026-01-16 for select tickers. Note: the dataset provided is intraday for a single session (plus a few prior prints), not a full 30-day history. The commentary below emphasizes the latest 30–minute price/volume behavior as a proxy for short-term momentum; multi-day levels should be validated on your daily charts before acting.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:
– Tech/Semiconductors and AI infrastructure led on momentum and breadth:
– Large-cap tech steady bid: GOOG/GOOGL stair-stepped higher on rising intraday highs.
– Semis/equipment showed relative strength and accumulation: AMD, MKSI, NVMI, MPWR, UCTT, ONTO advanced or held near session highs; WDC was choppy but found buyers on dips. VRT (data center power/thermal) held strong near highs, consistent with AI infrastructure leadership.
– Electrification/Power equipment constructive:
– GNRC broke out intraday with expanding volume; POWL pushed higher; FIX and EME held elevated levels; ETN and ROK were mixed to soft later in the morning.
– Biotech/Medtech pockets of momentum:
– GPCR and TWST advanced with higher highs and solid volume; MEDP firm. IQV stable.
– Consumer/Discretionary constructive to neutral:
– ULTA pushed higher; KRUS climbed early before consolidating; EL firmed; OLPX stabilized.
– Small-cap momentum pockets active:
– EOSE (energy storage) and POET (photonics) traded heavy volume and closed the morning near range highs; SYPR, SATL also saw momentum flows.
– Housing/building largely neutral:
– NVR, MHO, CCS, LPX, BLDR were range-bound intraday, reflecting digestion.
– Takeaway: Leadership remains in semis/AI infrastructure (AMD, MKSI, NVMI, VRT, MPWR) and power distribution (GNRC, POWL). Biotech selective strength (GPCR, TWST). Rotation out of some industrial automation names (ROK) while electrification plays hold up.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days):
– Most likely to advance: AMD, GOOG, VRT, MKSI, GNRC, TWST, GPCR, EOSE.
– Strongest bullish signals today:
– AMD, GOOG: persistent higher lows/higher highs and closing near top-third of the morning range on healthy volume.
– VRT, MKSI: tight consolidations near intraday highs, indicative of potential continuation.
– GNRC: range expansion breakout with follow-through.
– TWST, GPCR: higher highs with sustained volume; setups conducive to flag/breakout continuation.
– EOSE: heavy volume, reclaim and hold of breakout zone; volatile but constructive.
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing plans)
Note: Support/resistance include obvious intraday supply/demand zones observed today; validate against your daily chart for confluence. ATR-based targets are approximate ranges typical for these names; adjust to your current ATR.
1) AMD
– Supports: 237.90 (midday shelf), 236.60 (10:30 low), 232.60–233.00 (opening low zone)
– Resistances: 239.50 (session high), 240.00 (psych), 242.50 (next extension zone)
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): Expect a tight flag 237.9–239.5, then a push through 239.5–240 if semis stay bid. Failure to hold 236.6 likely retests 235–233 demand.
– Price targets (1–3 days): 240.0–240.5 (T1), 242.5–243.5 (T2), 246.0 (stretch, ATR-based)
– Entries:
– Pullback: 237.9–238.2 with buyers stepping in
– Breakout: >239.50 with increasing volume
– Stops: 236.40 (tight), 234.80 (conservative beneath demand)
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2) GOOG
– Supports: 327.40 (noon pivot), 326.20 (11:00 low), 324.80 (10:00 reclaim)
– Resistances: 328.10 (session high), 330.00 (psych), 331.5–333.0 (extension zone)
– 30-min outlook: Grind-up structure; look for a minor dip to 327–326.5 then a push above 328.1. Sustained above 328.1 opens 330+.
– Price targets: 329.8–330.5 (T1), 331.5–333.0 (T2), 334.5 (stretch)
– Entries:
– Pullback: 327.0–327.4
– Breakout: >328.10 on volume
– Stops: 325.90 (tight), 324.30 (below morning base)
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3) VRT
– Supports: 176.30 (11:30 pivot), 175.90 (10:30 higher low), 173.10–173.50 (opening demand)
– Resistances: 177.49 (intraday pivot), 177.97 (HOD), 180.00 (psych)
– 30-min outlook: Tight coil under HOD; base build 176–177. A clean through 178 triggers 180 test.
– Price targets: 178.8 (T1), 180.5 (T2), 182.0–182.5 (stretch)
– Entries:
– Pullback: 176.3–175.9
– Breakout: >177.97
– Stops: 175.40 (tight), 174.80 (confirmation stop)
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4) MKSI
– Supports: 211.80 (noon support), 210.90 (11:30 low), 209.80 (11:00 swing low)
– Resistances: 212.59 (HOD), 213.50 (round/pivot), 215.50 (extension)
– 30-min outlook: Constructive uptrend with shallow pullbacks; expecting a flag >211.8 and a retest/clear of 212.6.
– Price targets: 213.6 (T1), 215.2 (T2), 217.0–217.5 (stretch)
– Entries:
– Pullback: 211.9–211.3
– Breakout: >212.60
– Stops: 210.70 (tight), 209.70 (beneath structure)
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5) GNRC
– Supports: 166.70 (noon shelf), 165.40 (11:00 breakout origin), 160.50–161.00 (morning demand)
– Resistances: 167.97 (HOD), 169.00–169.50 (overhead supply), 172.00 (extension)
– 30-min outlook: Strong range expansion; prefer buy-the-dip toward 166–165.5 for a turn back toward 169+. Momentum breakout >168 also viable if volume persists.
– Price targets: 169.5 (T1), 171.8 (T2), 174.0 (stretch)
– Entries:
– Pullback: 166.8–165.8
– Breakout: >168.00–168.10
– Stops: 165.20 (tight), 163.80 (structure stop)
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6) TWST
– Supports: 42.18 (noon), 42.05 (11:30), 41.42 (10:30 demand)
– Resistances: 42.50 (HOD), 43.00 (psych), 43.60–44.20 (extension/ATR)
– 30-min outlook: Rising channel with controlled pullbacks; look for a dip buy ~42.1–42.2 or a clean HOD break for continuation.
– Price targets: 42.90 (T1), 43.60 (T2), 44.20 (stretch)
– Entries:
– Pullback: 42.20–42.05
– Breakout: >42.50 with volume
– Stops: 41.70 (tight), 41.35 (below demand)
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7) GPCR
– Supports: 93.90–93.95 (noon support), 93.55 (11:30 higher low), 91.80–91.20 (mid-morning base)
– Resistances: 94.77 (HOD), 95.50 (round/extension), 97.00 (stretch)
– 30-min outlook: Momentum breakout/flag. Preferred plan: buy pullbacks into 93.6–94 with a push through 95 next; or scalp-through of 94.8–95 with tight risk.
– Price targets: 95.50 (T1), 96.80 (T2), 98.50 (stretch)
– Entries:
– Pullback: 93.9–93.6
– Breakout: >94.80–95.00
– Stops: 93.20 (tight), 92.00 (deeper)
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8) EOSE
– Supports: 18.27–18.30 (noon support), 18.00–18.10 (midday pivot), 17.36–17.40 (opening low zone)
– Resistances: 18.50–18.55 (HOD zone), 18.80, 19.00–19.20 (overhead supply)
– 30-min outlook: High-volatility momentum with multiple retests of 18.5. Expect continued chop with upside bias; look for reclaim of 18.55 to target 19–19.5.
– Price targets: 18.90 (T1), 19.50 (T2), 20.00 (stretch)
– Entries:
– Pullback: 18.10–18.30 with buyers present
– Breakout: >18.55 on rising volume
– Stops: 17.90 (tight), 17.30 (beneath day’s demand)
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Risk management and notes:
– Given the dataset is intraday for one session, confirm daily support/resistance and current ATR on your charts before executing.
– For breakout entries, require expanding volume and minimal slippage over the level; for pullback entries, look for reversal candles on the 5–15 minute timeframes inside the 30-minute support zones.
– Size down on the higher-volatility tickers (EOSE, GPCR) and widen stops appropriately; tighten risk and scale faster on lower-volatility names (GOOG, TWST).
– This is not financial advice.