Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
Analyzed datetime range (EST): 2025-12-24, roughly 09:30–12:00 (some tickers begin at 10:00; one premarket print at 07:00 on FEBO). The dataset provided is intraday for the morning session of Dec 24; no 30-day history was included, so the takeaways below reflect short-term momentum and likely 1–3 day continuation. Where I reference “recent,” I’m focusing on today’s 30-minute bars and developing levels.
- Financials show steady accumulation: GS stair-stepped higher (905.5 → 909.6) on persistent bids; ENVA pushed higher through 164 with orderly pullbacks; TRV was more muted. Net: money center/investment banks and specialty finance had clean intraday trends (GS, ENVA).
- Healthcare bid is present and broad: UNH pushed into new session highs near 328; JNJ trended up to 207.7 and held; TOI (small-cap) showed momentum with higher highs to 3.55. Net: defensive/managed care and selective small-cap healthcare showed accumulation (UNH, JNJ, TOI).
- Industrials continue to grind up: URI made successive higher highs to 827+, SPXC reclaimed 208–209, CMI held 519–520, VSEC and VRT were constructive (VRT tightly consolidating 166–167). Net: steady strength in capex/industrial services (URI, SPXC, CMI, VRT).
- Consumer Discretionary mixed-to-positive: HD advanced methodically to 347.7; hotels (HLT, H) held slight gains; autos (GPI, LAD) up then sideways; BKNG continued to edge higher. LOVE showed the clearest small-cap trend. Net: big-box retail and travel names constructive (HD, BKNG), selective small caps (LOVE) saw rotation.
- Tech/communications hardware mixed: VRT constructive; LITE faded from 400 to 393 (relative weakness). Net: pick your spots; avoid names showing persistent offer (LITE).
- Small/micro-cap momentum pockets were active (FEIM, TOI, NCEW) but liquidity varies; respect stops.
Notable patterns
– Higher-high/higher-low sequences with light sell pressure in Financials (GS), Industrials (URI), and select Healthcare (UNH).
– Consolidation just under session highs (VRT, HD) — often a bullish continuation tell into the next session if supports hold.
– Weakness/offer absorption in select tech hardware (LITE) and some consumer names (OLPX flat-to-soft).
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to push higher (momentum/continuation candidates):
– FEIM, GS, URI, HD, UNH, VRT, LOVE, TOI
Strongest bullish signals today:
– FEIM (range expansion + volume, higher highs)
– GS (stair-step trend, new intraday highs late morning)
– URI (persistent bids, new session highs)
– UNH (trend with higher highs, strong tape)
– HD (orderly grind with dips bought)
Individual Stock Analysis
Note: Support/resistance derived from today’s 30-minute structure and obvious round-number supply/demand. Price targets align with nearby resistance and typical 1–3 day momentum follow-through. Entries are suggested on pullbacks; use stops just below the next lower support.
FEIM
– Supports: 58.78; 58.23; 57.43
– Resistances: 59.38; 60.00; 61.00
– Next 2–3 days (30-min playbook): Look for a pullback toward 58.8–58.4 to hold, then a push to reclaim 59.38. A strong reclaim/hold above 59.40 opens a 60.00 test; sustained strength could extend toward 61.00 on momentum.
– Entries: 58.45–58.90 pullback zone; or momentum entry on 59.40+ hold.
– Stops: 57.95 (tighter); 57.35 (looser swing).
– 1–3 day targets: 59.60; 60.00; 61.00
GS
– Supports: 907.89; 906.10; 904.67
– Resistances: 910.52; 912.00; 915.00
– Next 2–3 days: Prefer a dip-to-rip. If 906–908 holds on a morning pullback, look for a push through 910.5 and then 912. Above 912, 915 is the extension pivot.
– Entries: 906.5–907.5 retest; or 910.6–911.0 on confirmed breakout/hold.
– Stops: 904.40 (beneath structure); conservative swing 902.9 if sizing up.
– 1–3 day targets: 910.5; 912.2; 915.0
URI
– Supports: 825.83; 824.25; 823.11
– Resistances: 827.91; 830.00; 834.00
– Next 2–3 days: Expect early check-back into 825.8–826.3. If buyers defend, a push through 827.9 sets up 830; sustained momentum could tag 834 into Day 2–3.
– Entries: 825.8–826.3 pullback; or 828.0 on break/hold above 827.9.
– Stops: 823.0; wider swing 821.5.
– 1–3 day targets: 828.5; 830.5; 834.0
HD
– Supports: 346.21; 346.00; 345.17
– Resistances: 347.70; 348.00; 350.00
– Next 2–3 days: Gradual trend favors buy-the-dip. Hold above 346 keeps pressure on 347.7–348. A firm daily close above 348 sets a path to a 350 test within 1–3 days.
– Entries: 346.2–346.5 pullback; or 347.8 on break/hold.
– Stops: 345.10 (tight); 344.60 (looser).
– 1–3 day targets: 347.7; 349.0; 350.0
UNH
– Supports: 327.00; 326.76; 326.16
– Resistances: 328.12; 329.00; 330.00
– Next 2–3 days: Look for a shallow pullback toward 327.0–327.4 to hold. Break/hold over 328.1 targets 329; continuation squeeze could press 330 by Day 2–3 if market risk stays bid.
– Entries: 327.2–327.5 pullback; or 328.2 breakout/hold.
– Stops: 326.10; wider swing 325.6.
– 1–3 day targets: 328.1; 329.0; 330.0
VRT
– Supports: 166.21; 166.00–166.25 zone; 165.83
– Resistances: 167.46; 168.00; 169.00
– Next 2–3 days: Tight coil. A hold above 166.2–166.6 likely resolves higher into 167.5–168. A decisive break/hold above 168 opens 169+ in a continuation tape.
– Entries: 166.3–166.6 pullback; or 167.6 breakout/hold.
– Stops: 165.70; conservative swing 165.2.
– 1–3 day targets: 167.5; 168.5; 169.0
LOVE
– Supports: 14.78–14.83 zone; 14.69; 14.42
– Resistances: 14.99; 15.00; 15.20
– Next 2–3 days: Dips into 14.80–14.85 should attract bids; a push/hold through 15.00 can squeeze toward 15.20. Thin liquidity at times — scale entries.
– Entries: 14.80–14.85 pullback; or 15.02+ on confirmed reclaim.
– Stops: 14.65; wider swing 14.38.
– 1–3 day targets: 15.00; 15.20; 15.50 (stretch)
TOI
– Supports: 3.48–3.50; 3.44; 3.40
– Resistances: 3.55; 3.60; 3.70
– Next 2–3 days: Momentum name with increasing volume. Expect a backtest of 3.49–3.50; hold leads to a 3.55–3.60 retest. If volume expands, 3.70 is feasible; if liquidity thins, take partials quicker.
– Entries: 3.49–3.51 pullback; or 3.56 breakout/hold.
– Stops: 3.42 (tight); 3.38 (looser).
– 1–3 day targets: 3.55; 3.62; 3.70
Additional notes and watchlist
– JNJ, BKNG, SPXC also screen constructive; consider adding on dips to intraday supports if the market stays risk-on.
– Avoid or be cautious: LITE showed steady supply (lower highs/lows intraday); OLPX and PPIH were sluggish.
Risk management
– Into a holiday-shortened tape, liquidity can distort moves late morning/afternoon. Favor partial profits at first resistance, trail stops to breakeven after first target, and respect your max risk per trade.