Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST window)
– Data window analyzed: 2026-01-09 through 2026-01-13, intraday snapshots primarily from 11:00 to 13:00 EST on 2026-01-13 (with a few sparse prints earlier in the period for thin names). Note: The provided dataset is intraday and partial; comments emphasize the most recent 10-day/most recent session momentum characteristics observable in this window.
- Industrials/Infrastructure/Transport leading:
- Construction/engineering, transport, and aviation maintenance showed steady bids and higher highs/higher lows: MTZ, XPO, CR, FTAI. MYRG showed intraday dip-and-rip (weak 11:00, recovery into 12:30). KEX flat but stable.
- Machinery/Dealers: ALTG trended higher; ONEW ticked up slightly; BC indecisive midday.
- Takeaway: Rotation favors infrastructure/transport plays; intraday accumulation and tight pullbacks often precede 1–3 day extensions. Tickers referenced: MTZ, XPO, CR, FTAI, MYRG, KEX, ALTG, ONEW, BC.
- Energy/Shipping constructive:
- Services and tankers saw momentum: NINE stair-stepped to new intraday highs; INSW pushed and held above 56 with volume on the 12:30 bar.
- Takeaway: Continued strength in tanker/shipping and selective small-cap service names can fuel follow-through. Tickers: INSW, NINE.
- Technology mixed:
- Semis/components: SIMO faded off highs; SLAB slid; LFUS edged up and broke 281. PLXS climbed toward 170 and held gains. CYBR held a tight up-channel but paused under 466.
- Communications/IT services microcap SIFY gapped lower intraday and was heavy; LWLG trended up with strong liquidity earlier.
- Takeaway: Large-cap/quality tech was mixed-to-stable; selective strength in electronics/EMS (PLXS) and niche components (LFUS), while some semis and IT services faded. Tickers: SIMO, SLAB, LFUS, PLXS, CYBR, SIFY, LWLG, GRMN.
- Healthcare bifurcated:
- Large-cap biotech MRNA showed a strong trend day higher with heavy volume; TMDX faded; MEDP trended lower; RVMD softened late.
- Takeaway: Momentum concentrated in MRNA; CRO/devices lagged. Tickers: MRNA, TMDX, MEDP, RVMD.
- Microcap/high-beta tape:
- RCAT printed outsized volume and pushed into a high-level consolidation; ISPC churned; ANL/HKPD/RAASY/NSRX/TC illiquid with erratic prints.
- Takeaway: RCAT stands out among small caps for clean momentum and volume profile. Tickers: RCAT, ISPC, ANL, HKPD, RAASY, NSRX, TC.
Notable intraday patterns across sectors:
– Higher-high/higher-low sequences with rising or sustained volume into midday: MTZ, XPO, FTAI, CR, INSW, MRNA, RCAT, PLXS, LFUS.
– Fades/relative weakness: MEDP, SLAB, SIMO (post-pop), TMDX, W (range-bound), BC (choppy), SIFY (heavy sell pressure).
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
– Most likely to push higher: MRNA, RCAT, MTZ, XPO, INSW, NINE, PLXS, FTAI. Bonus watch: LWLG, LFUS.
– Strongest bullish signals today:
– RCAT: Explosive volume expansion with a tight consolidation near session highs — classic continuation setup.
– MRNA: Trend day higher with strong participation and higher lows — often sees multi-day follow-through.
– MTZ and XPO: Steady grind up with clear intraday demand and sector tailwinds.
Individual Stock Analysis
Note: With only intraday snapshots available, support/resistance and targets lean on visible supply/demand from the 30-minute chart and nearby psychological levels.
1) MRNA
– Supports: 38.45–38.48; 38.25; 37.60.
– Resistances: 38.78; 39.00; 39.50.
– 30-minute price action outlook (2–3 days): If 38.25 holds on pullbacks, look for a grind through 38.80 and a test of the 39 handle; sustained acceptance above 39.00 opens 39.30–39.50.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 38.95, 39.35, stretch 39.80.
– Entries: 38.50–38.60 on a shallow pullback; or 38.82–38.90 momentum add on a clean 38.80 break/hold.
– Stop-loss: 38.20 (tighter); 37.90 (below the trend day higher low) for wider risk.
2) RCAT
– Supports: 12.84; 12.45–12.50; 11.98–12.00.
– Resistances: 13.18; 13.25; 13.50.
– 30-minute price action outlook (2–3 days): High-level flag under 13.20–13.25 favors an upside break; sustained trade above 13.25 targets mid-13s with potential extension if volume persists.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 13.25, 13.50, stretch 14.00.
– Entries: 12.50–12.65 VWAP/pullback buy; or 13.22–13.28 break/hold.
– Stop-loss: 12.30 (beneath pullback base); aggressive momentum stop 12.85 if buying the break.
3) MTZ
– Supports: 228.04; 227.55; 226.57.
– Resistances: 229.18–229.25; 230.00; 231.50.
– 30-minute price action outlook (2–3 days): Constructive higher-low structure; holding 228s should lead to a 229.25 retest and a shot at 230 round.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 229.80, 230.50, stretch 231.50.
– Entries: 228.10–228.40 on intraday dips; add on 229.25 break/hold.
– Stop-loss: 227.45 (beneath prior higher low); wider swing stop 226.90.
4) XPO
– Supports: 146.62; 146.22; 145.99.
– Resistances: 147.16–147.32; 148.00; 148.70.
– 30-minute price action outlook (2–3 days): Grinding up; as long as 146.60–146.80 holds, expect a push through 147.30 and an attempt at 148.00.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 147.30, 147.90, 148.70.
– Entries: 146.60–146.85 pullback; or 147.20–147.35 on break/hold.
– Stop-loss: 146.10 (tight); 145.90 (beneath morning shelf).
5) INSW
– Supports: 55.90; 55.70; 55.62.
– Resistances: 56.10; 56.30; 56.50.
– 30-minute price action outlook (2–3 days): Break-and-hold over 56.00 with volume is constructive; continuation likely toward mid-56s if 55.90–56.00 supports dips.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 56.30, 56.50, stretch 56.90.
– Entries: 55.85–55.98 pullback to prior breakout zone.
– Stop-loss: 55.60.
6) NINE
– Supports: 0.471–0.475; 0.4689; 0.4665.
– Resistances: 0.4799–0.4850; 0.5000; 0.5150.
– 30-minute price action outlook (2–3 days): Stair-step higher with repeated tests of 0.485 suggests a squeeze through 0.49–0.50 if volume continues.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 0.485, 0.495–0.500, stretch 0.515.
– Entries: 0.472–0.475 pullback; add 0.486–0.492 on 0.485 break/hold.
– Stop-loss: 0.463.
7) PLXS
– Supports: 169.03; 168.63; 168.18.
– Resistances: 170.14–170.45; 170.33 (intraday pivot); 171.00.
– 30-minute price action outlook (2–3 days): Trend up with a late push to 170.14/170.45; holding 169s sets up a 170.45 retest and potential 171 tap.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 170.45, 171.00, stretch 172.00.
– Entries: 168.80–169.20 on dips; 170.20–170.50 on break/hold if volume confirms.
– Stop-loss: 168.10.
8) FTAI
– Supports: 254.35–254.68; 253.75–253.60; 253.40.
– Resistances: 255.26; 256.28; 257.00.
– 30-minute price action outlook (2–3 days): Tight, upward-sloping range; a hold above 254.8–255.0 favors a push into 255.8–256.3.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 255.70, 256.20–256.80, stretch 257.50.
– Entries: 254.70–254.95 on pullbacks; add through 255.30 on strength.
– Stop-loss: 253.90.
Additional notes
– Watchlist upgrades: LWLG (constructive higher lows and volume earlier), LFUS (quiet strength).
– Caution on fades/laggards for longs: MEDP, SLAB, SIMO, TMDX, SIFY.
– Given the dataset is intraday-limited, ATR-based targets are approximated via recent 30-minute volatility and nearby supply zones; adjust sizing and stops to your risk tolerance.