Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST range analyzed: 2025-11-18 12:00–14:00; TORO includes prints from 10:00–14:00)
– Scope note: Only intraday 30-minute bars for today were provided. I’m emphasizing the most recent action as a proxy for short-term (1–3 day) momentum; references to “daily” zones use obvious round-number pivots and today’s intraday swing points as near-term supply/demand stand-ins.
– Healthcare/Biotech dominated the list and was mixed-to-positive. Large-cap bio held firm to higher: REGN trended up and held upper range; LLY stayed tight and constructive; BIIB popped then faded to mid-range. SMID-caps diverged: strength in STOK, TARA, SLDB (early pop then digest), weakness in ARVN and INCY. AMPH, LGND finished strong, with LGND printing a clean trend day.
– Industrials/Cyclicals showed steady bids: DE and CMI climbed persistently through the session, closing near the upper third of the day’s range—constructive for continuation.
– Tech/Internet was split: AKAM ranged but stabilized; ACVA showed clear momentum with expanding volume into the 13:30 bar. FRGE, SI were very tight and illiquid.
– Financials/Insurance subdued: PLMR firm but controlled; CB range-bound. Staples (COKE) and medical devices (BDX) had a push then faded—neutral. Materials/Energy (HCC) rebounded intraday and held gains.
– Pattern takeaway: rotation favored quality large-cap healthcare (REGN) and cyclicals (DE, CMI), while selective SMID biotech and a few tech names (ACVA) attracted momentum flows. Liquidity and closing location matter here—names closing near highs with rising volume are set up best.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Likely upside continuation candidates:
– ACVA, RIGL, STOK, LGND, DE, CMI, REGN, TARA
Strongest bullish signals today:
– RIGL: higher highs all session, close near HOD with solid volume.
– ACVA: decisive 13:30 breakout and hold above 6.50.
– LGND: sustained trend day, tight closes near highs.
– DE/CMI: persistent bid, stair-step higher with higher lows.
– REGN: higher high, held top third of range.
– TARA: steady accumulation, close near HOD after multi-hour grind.
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
ACVA
– Key supports: 6.50–6.49 (breakout retest), 6.40, 6.29–6.30
– Key resistances: 6.54–6.56 (HOD), 6.60–6.62, 6.75–6.80
– 2–3 day outlook: Momentum continuation favored if 6.50 holds; look for a push through 6.56 into 6.62; extension possible if volume persists.
– Price targets: 6.56, 6.62–6.65, stretch 6.75–6.80 (intraday range proxy ~0.30)
– Entries: Pullback buy 6.48–6.51; add/second chance 6.40
– Stop-loss: 6.38 (tight) or 6.28 (beneath session base)
RIGL
– Key supports: 45.40–45.42, 45.00, 44.60–44.65
– Key resistances: 45.93–45.99 (HOD), 46.50, 47.00
– 2–3 day outlook: Continuation as long as 45.40 holds; through 46.00 opens 46.50 then 47.00. Watch for a day-2 flag.
– Price targets: 46.20–46.30, 46.70–46.90, stretch 47.20
– Entries: 45.35–45.45 pullback; add at 45.00 if tested and reclaimed
– Stop-loss: 44.85 (tight) or 44.55 (beneath morning base)
STOK
– Key supports: 28.90–28.95, 28.60–28.65, 28.00–28.10
– Key resistances: 29.22, 29.44 (intraday high), 29.90–30.00
– 2–3 day outlook: Favor a consolidation above 28.90, then a push back to 29.40–29.60; breakout through 29.44 can magnetize 30.00.
– Price targets: 29.30, 29.45–29.60, stretch 29.90–30.10
– Entries: 28.85–28.95 VWAP-area pullback; secondary 28.60–28.65
– Stop-loss: 28.45 (tight) or 28.05 (beneath structure)
LGND
– Key supports: 207.90–208.10, 206.86–207.00, 205.10
– Key resistances: 208.82 (HOD), 209.50–210.00, 211.80–212.00
– 2–3 day outlook: Trend continuation likely if 208 holds; through 208.82 sets up 210 then 212.
– Price targets: 209.50, 210.80–211.00, stretch 211.80–212.20
– Entries: 208.10–208.30 first buy; add 206.90–207.10 on deeper dip
– Stop-loss: 206.70 (tight) or 204.90 (wider swing)
DE
– Key supports: 474.90–475.00, 473.00, 471.60–471.98
– Key resistances: 476.50, 477.08, 479.00
– 2–3 day outlook: Buy-the-dip character; hold above 475 to grind into 477–479. Failure of 473 would delay.
– Price targets: 476.80–477.20, 478.50–479.00, stretch 480.50
– Entries: 474.80–475.10; secondary 473.10–473.40 if market wobbles
– Stop-loss: 472.80 (tight) or 471.40 (beneath session low zone)
CMI
– Key supports: 466.25–466.50, 465.28–465.49, 463.30
– Key resistances: 467.79, 468.99, 470.50
– 2–3 day outlook: Momentum grind higher; above 468 opens 469.50–470.50. Expect shallow dips to be bought if indices stay firm.
– Price targets: 468.00–468.50, 469.50–470.00, stretch 470.80–471.20
– Entries: 466.30–466.60; add 465.40–465.60 on deeper pullback
– Stop-loss: 464.90 (tight) or 463.20 (beneath session base)
TARA
– Key supports: 6.26–6.27, 6.19–6.20, 6.01
– Key resistances: 6.32 (HOD), 6.50, 6.70
– 2–3 day outlook: Slow-grind continuation favored; through 6.32 targets 6.50; extension to 6.70 requires volume expansion.
– Price targets: 6.40, 6.55–6.60, stretch 6.70
– Entries: 6.22–6.27 first buy; 6.18–6.20 add on wick reclaim
– Stop-loss: 6.14 (tight) or 6.00 (structural)
REGN
– Key supports: 720.00–720.10, 718.35, 715.90–716.00
– Key resistances: 722.55, 724.51 (HOD), 728.00
– 2–3 day outlook: Favor a push to 722.5–724.5 if 720 holds; momentum unlocks 728 on follow-through.
– Price targets: 722.50, 724.50–725.50, stretch 728.00–729.50
– Entries: 719.80–720.20; secondary 718.60–718.90
– Stop-loss: 717.70 (tight) or 715.70 (beneath morning pivot)
Secondary watch (constructive but slightly lower probability/clarity): HCC (bid tone above 78.50 targets 79.20–79.60), DHR (holds 225 to reattempt 226.9), AKAM (needs >88.80 for momentum), SLDB (watch 4.70 reclaim).
Risk notes
– Several tickers are small/mid-cap biotech; headline risk is elevated. Use smaller size and hard stops.
– Today’s intraday range served as an ATR proxy due to lack of 30-day data. Adjust targets if broader market volatility shifts.
– Liquidity caution: TORO, FRGE, FBRX, ELIL, SI showed thin trading; avoid unless spreads tighten and volume improves.