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Continuation Breakout Wednesday 12PM 10/15/2025

October 15, 2025 5 min read

Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST window analyzed: 2025-10-14 09:30 to 2025-10-15 12:30)
– Note on data coverage: The tape provided is intraday (30‑min bars) over ~1.5 sessions. I emphasize the most recent 10 days through the lens of current relative strength/volume and cross‑sector leadership; precise 10‑day and 30‑day stats would be stronger with full daily history.
– Life Sciences/Biotech complex mixed but with selective strength:
– Large-cap/quality steady-to-firm: WST (+trend from 262.7 to 266.3), NTRA (176.9 to 179.7), AMGN/ALNY/ARGX modestly constructive. Tools/CROs mixed: WST up, TMO and CRL soft.
– Small/mid biotech bifurcation: strong intraday momentum in CMPX, CGEM, EVAX, IMTX, IMNM; distribution/weakness in SANA, RXRX, APLX, PPTA.
– LABU (3x biotech bull) trended higher intraday (114.2 to 116.7) signaling a near-term bid in the group, though breadth is selective.
– Tech/AI/semis/data center: SIMO modest rebound; APLD and VERI showed heavy sell programs (distribution). ENVX weak.
– Industrials/Aero/Defense: Broad de-risking today—GD, RKLB, ACHR, WSO faded.
– Metals/Mining: Mixed; GAU steady trend up, HYMC soft. LEU (uranium) saw aggressive selling and range expansion down.
– Staples/Consumer: COST and HSY resilient, range-bound.
– Diagnostics/Genomics: NEO showed expansion in volume and held gains—constructive for continuation.

Notable patterns
– Accumulation/continuation setups: WST, NTRA, CMPX, NEO, CGEM, EVAX, IMTX, IMNM, SIMO, GAU.
– Distribution/fades after morning strength: SANA, RXRX, ACHR, APLX, APLD, VERI, LEU.
– Range contractions with resilience in staples/mega caps (COST, HSY).

Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Likely upside continuation candidates based on 30‑min trend, relative volume, and holding higher lows:
– WST, NTRA, CMPX, NEO, EVAX, GAU, IMTX, CGEM, SIMO
Strongest bullish signals (best RS + volume behavior): WST, NTRA, CMPX, NEO

Individual Stock Analysis
Note: “ATR” below uses today’s realized range as a working proxy given limited history; confirm with your daily chart for precise 14‑day ATR. Entries near support; stops tucked below key levels. Targets align with nearby resistances plus ~0.5–1.0x recent daily range.

1) WST
– Supports (daily/intraday zones): 265.0; 263.4; 261.9
– Resistances: 266.4 (session high); 267.5; 270.0
– 30‑min read/prediction (2–3 days): Trend intact above 263.4. Expect buy-the-dip behavior toward 266.4; if reclaimed with volume, a push toward 268.5–270. Pullbacks into 265 likely get defended if the group (tools/packaging) stays bid.
– Targets (ATR proxy ~4.5): T1 266.5–267.0; T2 268.5–269.0; stretch 270.0–271.0
– Entry: 265.1–265.6 on a controlled pullback or 266.5 breakout with volume.
– Stop: 263.2 (tight) or 261.7 (wider swing).
finviz dynamic chart for  WST

2) NTRA
– Supports: 178.8; 176.7; 175.9
– Resistances: 180.5; 182.0; 185.0
– 30‑min read/prediction: Higher-high/higher-low day with expanding volume mid-day. Above 178.8, expect a probe of 180.5; sustained holds over 180.5 open 182.0–183.8 over 1–3 days.
– Targets (range proxy ~4.6): T1 180.5–181.2; T2 182.0–183.0; stretch 184.5–185.0
– Entry: 179 pullback hold or 180.6 breakout retest.
– Stop: 176.4 (beneath mid-day higher low).
finviz dynamic chart for  NTRA

3) CMPX
– Supports: 4.62–4.65; 4.55; 4.50
– Resistances: 4.78–4.80; 5.00; 5.20
– 30‑min read/prediction: Clean intraday uptrend with strong volume push into the highs. Consolidation under 4.78 favors a breakout. Small-cap biotech tape is selective—stick to strength/volume.
– Targets (range proxy ~0.25): T1 4.85; T2 4.95–5.00; stretch 5.15–5.20
– Entry: 4.62–4.66 pullback into rising support or through 4.80 with volume and quick retest.
– Stop: 4.52 (below VWAP-support band) or 4.48 (wider).
finviz dynamic chart for  CMPX

4) NEO
– Supports: 9.80; 9.70; 9.64
– Resistances: 9.97–10.00; 10.10; 10.50
– 30‑min read/prediction: Strong volume expansion, held most gains. Expect a 9.80–10.00 coil; through 10 opens 10.10–10.35; sustained bid could grind to 10.50 within 2–3 sessions.
– Targets (range proxy ~0.33): T1 10.10; T2 10.25–10.35; stretch 10.50
– Entry: 9.82–9.90 higher-low hold, or 10.00 breakout with retest.
– Stop: 9.64 (session low pivot).
finviz dynamic chart for  NEO

5) EVAX
– Supports: 10.22; 10.00; 9.85–9.90
– Resistances: 10.53; 11.00; 12.00
– 30‑min read/prediction: Momentum day with closes near highs—watch for a brief dip into 10.1–10.2 then a push toward 10.53; breakout could accelerate toward 11 with volatility typical of micro-cap biotech.
– Targets (range proxy ~0.84): T1 10.55–10.70; T2 11.00–11.20; stretch 11.70–12.00
– Entry: 10.05–10.20 buy zone on fade; or through 10.55 with strong tape.
– Stop: 9.82 (beneath demand).
finviz dynamic chart for  EVAX

6) GAU
– Supports: 2.95; 2.93; 2.90
– Resistances: 2.975; 3.00; 3.10
– 30‑min read/prediction: Steady grind higher; if gold bid continues, expect a measured break over 2.975 to test 3.00 and possibly 3.05–3.10 over 1–3 sessions.
– Targets (range proxy ~0.10): T1 3.00; T2 3.05; stretch 3.10
– Entry: 2.94–2.95 pullback hold or 2.98–3.00 breakout with volume.
– Stop: 2.90.
finviz dynamic chart for  GAU

7) IMTX
– Supports: 10.81; 10.67; 10.52
– Resistances: 10.93; 11.10; 11.50
– 30‑min read/prediction: Constructive stair-step higher; above 10.81 expect a re-test of 10.93; break and hold could see 11.10–11.25 next.
– Targets (range proxy ~0.41): T1 10.95–11.00; T2 11.15–11.25; stretch 11.40–11.50
– Entry: 10.80–10.85 higher-low; or 10.95 breakout.
– Stop: 10.60 (beneath intraday base).
finviz dynamic chart for  IMTX

8) CGEM
– Supports: 8.09; 8.00; 7.90
– Resistances: 8.23; 8.40; 8.75
– 30‑min read/prediction: Nice up move into midday with controlled pullbacks. Base above 8.00 favors continuation; through 8.23 opens 8.35–8.40 within 1–2 sessions.
– Targets (range proxy ~0.38): T1 8.30–8.40; T2 8.55; stretch 8.70–8.75
– Entry: 8.05–8.12 on dip; or 8.24–8.26 breakout and retest.
– Stop: 7.95.
finviz dynamic chart for  CGEM

Context and risk notes
– Sector tailwinds: A bid in quality life sciences (WST, NTRA) plus selective small-cap biotech accumulation (CMPX, NEO, CGEM, EVAX) favors momentum longs, but breadth is narrow—stick with names holding higher lows and printing volume on pushes.
– Headwinds: Ongoing distribution in high-beta tech/AI, aerospace/defense, and uranium could weigh on risk appetite if indices wobble. Respect stops.
– LABU can be used as a gauge/vehicle for group momentum but is 3x leveraged—position size accordingly and use hard stops if you trade it.

If you can share the full last-30-days daily data, I’ll refine daily supply/demand zones and ATR-based targets with greater precision.

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