Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST window analyzed: 2025-11-18 from 09:30 to 12:00; plus a 2025-11-17 15:30 print for NNNN)
– Note: The data provided are intraday (30-min) prints, not 30 trading days. Commentary emphasizes intraday momentum (roughly the last 8–10 bars) and how that likely extends over the next 1–3 days.
– Health Care/Biotech led broadly with persistent higher-high/higher-low sequences: ARVN (+heavy volume trend day), BIIB, REGN, UTHR, STOK, SLDB, ADAG, FBRX, DRUG all printed orderly pushes or grind-ups. Large-cap strength (BIIB, REGN, UTHR) is notable—institutional tone is risk-on within HC.
– Managed care/insurance and brokers were mixed-to-flat: CI mildly constructive; CB, AJG, PLMR mostly range-bound intraday—rotational bid present but not momentum-grade.
– Industrials showed selective strength: CMI trended cleanly higher with steady follow-through; CACI was choppy/sideways.
– Energy/metals: HCC firm early, then cooled—neutral/slightly constructive.
– Renewables/specialty finance: SPRU showed accumulation and a late-session push toward HOD, while SI ticked up but on very light liquidity.
– Micro/low-float volatility: NNNN exploded from 28 to 32 then retraced hard—high-risk trader-only profile.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Likely upside continuation candidates (strongest intraday momentum/volume quality):
– ARVN, BIIB, REGN, UTHR, CMI, STOK
Secondary watch (can continue if liquidity holds): SPRU, SLDB, FBRX, CI
Strongest bullish signals: ARVN (volume expansion, trend day), REGN/BIIB/UTHR (large-cap HC leadership), CMI (industrial trend), STOK (steady small-cap grind, clean structure).
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
ARVN
– Supports: 13.55; 13.31; 13.07
– Resistances: 14.09 (HOD); 14.50; 15.00
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Trend-day with expanding volume and higher lows suggests a bull flag/continuation. Expect a shallow pullback toward 13.55–13.70, then a push through 14.10 toward mid-14s.
– Price targets (1–3 days): 14.30; 14.50; 14.95
– Entries:
– Pullback buy 13.60–13.70
– Breakout buy over 14.10 (sustained)
– Stop-loss:
– Pullback entry: below 13.30
– Breakout entry: below 13.55
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BIIB
– Supports: 168.40; 167.30; 166.14
– Resistances: 168.85 (HOD zone); 170.00; 171.50
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Steady grind higher with tight pullbacks; looks like large-cap accumulation. Expect consolidation near 168.0–168.6 then a measured leg toward 170–171 if market tone stays firm.
– Price targets (1–3 days): 169.50; 170.50; 171.50
– Entries:
– Pullback buy 168.00–168.40
– Breakout buy above 168.90
– Stop-loss: 167.20 (below last higher low)
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REGN
– Supports: 715.00; 712.63; 709.95
– Resistances: 717.16 (HOD); 720.00; 725.00
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Higher highs into midday with controlled dips—momentum but not extended. Expect a 714–716 retest; if it holds, look for a push through 717s toward 720–723.
– Price targets (1–3 days): 719.50; 722.50; 725.00
– Entries:
– Pullback buy 715–716
– Breakout buy >717.20
– Stop-loss: 712.50
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UTHR
– Supports: 480.90; 479.22; 476.35
– Resistances: 483.61 (HOD); 485.00; 490.00
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Strong staircase trend with shallow dips. Base above 481 would favor another leg up; risk is a quick flush to 479 if index wobbles.
– Price targets (1–3 days): 485.00; 487.50; 490.00
– Entries:
– Pullback buy 481.0–482.0
– Breakout buy >483.70
– Stop-loss: 479.00
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CMI
– Supports: 464.61; 461.14; 459.53
– Resistances: 466.65–467.50 (HOD band); 470.00; 472.50
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Clean trend up through the morning with controlled consolidation. Looking for a 464.6–465.2 retest and continuation into 467.5–470.
– Price targets (1–3 days): 467.50; 470.00; 472.50
– Entries:
– Pullback buy 464.8–465.2
– Breakout buy >466.70
– Stop-loss: 461.00 (looser swing: 459.20)
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STOK
– Supports: 27.88; 27.63; 27.12
– Resistances: 28.13 (HOD); 28.50; 29.00
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Consistent higher lows and a controlled pace—ideal for momentum swing. Expect a brief dip toward 27.9–28.0, then attempt to clear 28.13 and trend to mid–28s.
– Price targets (1–3 days): 28.40; 28.80; 29.00
– Entries:
– Pullback buy 27.90–28.00
– Breakout buy >28.15
– Stop-loss: 27.62
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Notes on other names
– SPRU, SLDB, FBRX: Constructive small-cap momentum; can continue, but liquidity can be thin and intraday reversals sharper—size accordingly and use tighter stops beneath session higher lows.
– CI: Mild uptrend; fine for conservative swing, but momentum weaker than large-cap biotech/CMI.
– NBIX, AJG, CB, PLMR, CACI: Range-bound intraday—prefer confirmation (range break with volume) before considering.
– NNNN: High-volatility low-float behavior; only for day-traders with hard stops.
– SI: Very light volume; avoid unless liquidity markedly improves.
Risk management
– Given reliance on intraday momentum (vs. full 30-day context), prioritize:
– Scaling in at supports, not chasing extended candles.
– Using hard stops just below defined support zones.
– Taking partials at first targets to reduce risk into resistance bands.