Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:
– Datetime range (EST) analyzed from the provided data: 2025-12-02, approximately 10:00–15:00 EST across symbols. Note: Only intraday 30-minute snapshots were provided; 30-day and last-10-day daily aggregates weren’t included, so commentary emphasizes today’s momentum as a proxy for short-term trend continuation.
– Standout strength: Semiconductors and semi-cap equipment led decisively. TXN sprinted from 171 to near 177 into the close on expanding volume; AMAT, KLAC, TER, CAMT, and LRCX all stair-stepped higher and closed near session highs. That broad, multi-name leadership is typically constructive for 1–3 day continuation moves.
– Industrials outperformed with steady bids: CAT closed at session highs; CMI, GWW, AIT also climbed in orderly fashion—classic risk-on rotation toward cyclical strength.
– Consumer internet/discretionary mixed but with a leader: DASH broke out to new session highs late day with strong volume—all the right signals for follow-through. BKNG was firm; UAL was constructive but more muted.
– Healthcare/MedTech mixed: WST, TFX edged up; INSP faded intraday; ALGN/LIVN were stable. No cohesive group thrust.
– Data storage lagged: PSTG faded after an early pop; NTAP softened. Avoiding that pocket for momentum longs unless breadth improves.
– Chemicals had a quiet grind up: HUN was bid all afternoon; a low-beta tailwind but not a high-velocity setup.
– Small/microcaps (JWEL, BOF, SUGP, HYFM, CABR, FLGC, MAGH, ZEPP) showed thin liquidity—lower-quality follow-through risk for 1–3 day momentum swings.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days):
– Most likely to push higher: TXN, AMAT, KLAC, TER, DASH, CAT, CAMT.
– Strongest bullish signals:
– TXN: range expansion, higher highs/higher lows on 30-mins, close at HOD with heavy volume.
– DASH: late-day breakout with strong volume—classic continuation.
– AMAT/KLAC/TER/CAMT: tight, persistent uptrends, closes near highs across the group.
– CAT: industrial leader closing at HOD; steady trend day.
Individual Stock Analysis (setups for 1–3 day swings)
Note: Key levels reflect today’s intraday structure; confirm on your daily chart for higher-timeframe supply/demand alignment.
1) TXN
– Supports: 176.44 • 175.56 • 174.08
– Resistances: 176.97 (HOD) • 177.50 • 178.50–179.00
– 30-min price action outlook (2–3 days): Look for a modest dip toward 176.2–175.8 early; if buyers defend above 175.6/VWAP, expect a push through 177.0 toward 178.5. Sustained closes above 177.5 open 179.5–181 in 1–3 days.
– Targets (1–3 days): T1 177.5 • T2 178.8–179.5 • T3 181.0
– Entry ideas: 176.2–175.9 pullback; scale starter, add on reclaim of 177.0.
– Stop: 174.9 (below S2 and prior pullback low); tighter traders 175.4.
2) AMAT
– Supports: 265.70 • 264.55 • 262.77
– Resistances: 266.86–267.00 • 268.50 • 270.00
– 30-min outlook: Healthy trend day. A shallow backfill to 265.7–265.1 that holds should power a 267 breakout. Above 267, momentum can carry to 268.5 then 270 within 1–3 sessions.
– Targets: T1 267.0 • T2 268.5–269.2 • T3 270.5–271.5
– Entry: 265.9–265.2 on dip or 267.05 breakout with volume.
– Stop: 263.9 (below S2 cluster); conservative stop 262.5.
3) KLAC
– Supports: 1191.08 • 1185.64 • 1183.36
– Resistances: 1194.59–1195.48 • 1200.00 • 1205–1206
– 30-min outlook: Tight trend with a coil under 1195. A brief dip to ~1191 that snaps back above 1194 favors a 1200 test. A daily close >1200 paves the way to 1205–1206 in 1–2 days.
– Targets: T1 1195 • T2 1200 • T3 1205–1206
– Entry: 1191.5–1192.5 demand tag, or 1195 breakout with rising 5–15m volume.
– Stop: 1183.0 (beneath S3 and trend structure).
4) TER
– Supports: 190.86 • 190.41 • 189.70
– Resistances: 191.42 (HOD) • 192.00 • 193.00
– 30-min outlook: Strong close near HOD. Expect early check-back to 190.9–190.6; hold there and 191.4 should break, setting 192–193 in 1–2 days.
– Targets: T1 191.4–191.9 • T2 192.8 • T3 193.8–194.5
– Entry: 190.9–190.6 on pullback; add on 191.45 break.
– Stop: 189.6 (below S3 and session higher low).
5) DASH
– Supports: 215.00 • 212.26 • 210.80
– Resistances: 216.57 (HOD) • 218.00 • 220.50
– 30-min outlook: Late-day breakout suggests continuation. If 215 holds as new support, expect a push through 216.6 toward 218–220 over 1–2 sessions. Failure to hold 212.2 would shift to range consolidation.
– Targets: T1 216.6–217.5 • T2 219.5–220.5 • T3 222.5–223.5
– Entry: 215.2–214.9 retest; or 216.7 break with volume confirmation.
– Stop: 210.5 (beneath S3); tighter swing stop 211.8 if adding on strength.
6) CAT
– Supports: 582.50 • 581.70 • 579.56
– Resistances: 583.69 (HOD) • 585.00 • 588.00
– 30-min outlook: Trend day close at HOD. A shallow dip to 582.3–581.9 that holds should break 583.7 and grind toward 585, then 588 in 1–3 days.
– Targets: T1 585.0 • T2 587.5–588.0 • T3 590–595 if industrials stay bid
– Entry: 582.3–581.9 pullback; add on 583.8 break.
– Stop: 579.3 (below S3 and trend pivot).
7) CAMT
– Supports: 112.04 • 111.48 • 110.24
– Resistances: 112.60 • 113.50 • 114.90–115.00
– 30-min outlook: Clean higher-highs with controlled pullbacks. Hold above 112.0 and a push into 113.5 is likely; a daily close above 113.5 sets 115 within 1–3 sessions.
– Targets: T1 113.5 • T2 114.6 • T3 115.8–116.3
– Entry: 112.1–111.9 on dip; or 112.6 reclaim after a shakeout.
– Stop: 110.9 (beneath S3/round number).
Additional watchlist (constructive but not primary): KEYS, TEL, HUN (grinding uptrends), BKNG (steady), CMI/GWW/AIT (industrial tailwinds). Avoid thin names (JWEL, BOF, SUGP, HYFM, CABR, FLGC, MAGH, ZEPP) for momentum swings due to execution risk.
Notes on risk/management:
– For breakout entries, use smaller initial size and add only on strength closing above R1 with rising volume.
– If the market/sector tone (particularly semis) wobbles, default to buying pullbacks to S1–S2 rather than chasing breaks.
– Reassess if any of these close back below S2 on expanding volume; that would negate the immediate momentum bias.