Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (2025-12-02 09:30–13:00 EST, based on provided 30-min intraday data)
Note: You provided intraday snapshots from today; multi-day (10–30 day) candles weren’t included. I emphasize the most recent 10 intraday bars and infer near-term continuation potential accordingly.
- Semiconductors and Semi Equipment (TSM, AMAT, TER, LRCX, KLAC, CAMT, ONTO, AEIS): Morning fade followed by steady bids and higher lows into midday in multiple names. Notably:
- Recovery/reclaims: AMAT 257→261.5, TSM 289.2→293.3 then holding 292s, TER 186.5→189.2, AEIS stair-stepping 209.4→211.9.
- Mixed-to-soft: CAMT/ONTO/LRCX/KLAC ranged with shallow bounces, but tightening intraday ranges suggest energy building.
- Takeaway: Dip-buying appetite returned; leaders held above midday VWAP equivalents and printed higher lows—constructive for 1–3 day continuation.
- Internet/Software/Platforms (DASH, AMZN, ADSK, MELI):
- DASH led with a clean trend day (206→210+ with expanding volume on pushes).
- AMZN reclaimed 236 then digested; still constructive above 234.7–235.
- ADSK popped to 310 then cooled—neutral-to-slightly positive while above 308.
- MELI climbed 2133→2153 high, consolidating above 2140s—healthy.
- Industrials/Cyclical (CAT, CMI, GPI):
- CAT with higher highs (573→582 high), holding upper third—strength.
- CMI reclaimed 502 intraday then flagged—neutral-to-positive.
- GPI heavy/illiquid drift—no signal.
- Airlines/Travel (UAL, BKNG):
- UAL persistent bid (103.4→104.8 high) with higher lows—strong relative strength.
- BKNG strong AM drive (5083→5176 high) then tight consolidation—supportive for continuation.
- Healthcare/MedTech (INSP, WST, CRL, RVTY, LIVN):
- INSP the standout—impulsive rally 133→141.4, then tight bull flag in upper range with strong volume—bullish.
- WST/CRL/RVTY/LIVN range-bound; no clear momentum edge today.
- Small caps/low floats (KALA, TRVI, ZEPP, DRUG, MAGH, CABR):
- Choppy and headline-prone; KALA faded, DRUG spiked then retraced; ZEPP bounced. Treat as tactical only.
Notable short-term patterns
– Trend-day leadership: DASH, INSP.
– Reclaim-and-hold in semis: AMAT, TER, TSM, AEIS.
– Cyclical follow-through: CAT, UAL.
– Mixed breadth but risk appetite returning where ranges tightened and dips were bought.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to push higher: INSP, DASH, AMAT, TER, UAL, CAT
– Strongest bullish signals: INSP (power move + flag near HOD, elevated volume), DASH (methodical trend day with rising highs/lows), AMAT/TER (reclaims with higher lows), UAL (persistent bid), CAT (upper-range hold post-push).
Individual Stock Analysis (levels from today’s intraday swings and nearby round-number daily zones; use with daily chart confirmation)
INSP (Inspire Medical Systems)
– Structure: Impulse from 133s to 141.4, then tight flag in 138.5–140.5.
– Supports (demand): 138.5, 137.4, 136.1
– Resistances (supply): 141.4 (session high), 143.5, 145.8
– 1–3 day ATR-proxy targets (using today’s range ≈ 8.5): 141.4, 145.0 (~0.7R), 147.5 (~1R)
– 30-min path idea (next 2–3 days): Early dip into 138.5–139.2 gets bought; push through 141.4 opens 143–145. If 137.4 breaks, expect a deeper retest toward 136.1 before stabilizing.
– Entries: 138.7–139.3 on controlled pullback; or breakout >141.6 with volume.
– Stop: 136.0 (below demand cluster); tighter traders 137.2 if entering on breakout.
DASH (DoorDash)
– Structure: Clean trend day, higher lows from 206 to 210.5; holding above 209.
– Supports: 209.0, 207.3, 206.0
– Resistances: 210.5 (HOD), 212.0, 214.0–214.6
– ATR-proxy targets (today’s range ≈ 4.4): 211.8 (~0.4R), 213.3 (~0.7R), 214.6 (~1R)
– 30-min path: Buy-the-dip pattern while >207.3. Break/hold above 210.5 likely sees 212–214 over 1–3 days.
– Entries: 209.2–209.6 pullback; add on reclaim >210.6.
– Stop: 206.9 (beneath trend-day higher low), or 205.9 for swing room.
AMAT (Applied Materials)
– Structure: Morning sell to 257s, strong reclaim to 261.5; higher lows intact.
– Supports: 260.2, 259.3, 257.9
– Resistances: 261.9–262.2, 263.5, 265.9
– ATR-proxy targets (range ≈ 4.4): 262.7 (~0.3R), 264.2 (~0.6R), 265.9 (~1R)
– 30-min path: Inside-to-up expected if 260.2 holds; push above 262 opens 264–266.
– Entries: 260.3–260.7 on dip; or 262.1 break with confirmation.
– Stop: 259.0 (below support stack); wider swing stop 257.7 if scaling.
TER (Teradyne)
– Structure: Reclaim from 186.5 to 189.7, consolidating under 189.6–189.7.
– Supports: 188.2–188.3, 187.2, 186.5
– Resistances: 189.6–189.7, 191.0, 192.3
– ATR-proxy targets (range ≈ 3.24): 190.0 (~0.26R), 191.0 (~0.57R), 192.3 (~1R)
– 30-min path: Look for a 188.5 higher low and a squeeze through 189.7; continuation into 191–192 if semis stay bid.
– Entries: 188.4–188.8 pullback; or 189.8 break.
– Stop: 187.1 (beneath prior reclaim point).
UAL (United Airlines)
– Structure: Steady bid, HH/HL with resistance 104.77; now holding 104.2–104.5.
– Supports: 104.25, 103.94, 103.37
– Resistances: 104.77, 105.20, 106.00
– ATR-proxy targets (range ≈ 1.40): 105.0 (~0.33R), 105.5 (~0.7R), 105.9 (~1R)
– 30-min path: Likely grind higher as long as 104.2 holds; break >104.8 opens 105–106 over 1–3 days, especially if travel/consumer strong.
– Entries: 104.1–104.3 on dip; or through 104.8 with confirmation.
– Stop: 103.5 (below support cluster and today’s higher low).
CAT (Caterpillar)
– Structure: Power move to 582.2, consolidation 579–580; upper-third hold shows strength.
– Supports: 579.0, 576.6, 573.9
– Resistances: 582.2, 585.0, 588.5
– ATR-proxy targets (range ≈ 8.93): 582.0 (~0.27R), 585.0 (~0.6R), 588.5 (~1R)
– 30-min path: Favor an early check to 579–579.4 then push toward 582–585; momentum extension to 588 possible within 1–3 days if industrials remain firm.
– Entries: 579.0–579.4 pullback; add on break >582.3.
– Stop: 576.4 (below the prior breakout base).
Why these six
– They showed either trend-day behavior (DASH, INSP) or credible reclaim-and-hold with higher lows (AMAT, TER, UAL, CAT) plus liquidity/relative strength—classic 1–3 day momentum continuation setups.
Risk notes
– Without full 10–30 day daily candles, treat daily S/R zones above as proxied from intraday pivots and nearby round-number areas; validate on your daily chart.
– If any support listed breaks on broad-market weakness, wait for fresh higher lows to re-engage rather than averaging down.