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Continuation Breakout Wednesday 12PM 7/17/2024

July 17, 2024 3 min read

Overall Sector and Industry Analysis

Datetime Range Analyzed (EST): June 17, 2024, to July 17, 2024

The period from June 17 to July 17, 2024, has seen varied performance across sectors. The volume and price action provide a comprehensive overview of the short-term trends and sentiments within various industries.

Technology Sector:

  1. MA (Mastercard Inc.) and NXPI (NXP Semiconductors) have shown considerable bullish momentum with increasing volumes notably in the last 10 trading days. MA witnessed a breakout above the $445 mark with consistent higher highs.
  2. ADSK (Autodesk Inc.) and AMGN (Amgen Inc.) exhibit steady performance; however, they appear to be consolidating with a potential breakout imminent.

Financial Sector:

MCO (Moody’s Corp.) displayed strong bullish trends, significantly breaking through resistance around $450. Increased volume hints at institutional accumulation.

Health Sector:

  1. UTHR (United Therapeutics Corp.), RMD (ResMed Inc.), ALGN (Align Technology) are all showing bullish technical setups. ALGN particularly made significant strides with continuous buying pressure manifesting in higher daily volume.
  2. PEN (Penumbra Inc.) and IDXX (IDEXX Laboratories) also show bullish price action, suggesting potential short-term upward moves.

Real Estate Sector:

ARE (Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.), SBAC (SBA Communications), and AMT (American Tower) have witnessed steady growth, particularly in the last ten days, becoming prime candidates for short-term gains.

Miscellaneous:

  1. RLAY (Relay Therapeutics Inc.) and EGRX (Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc.) showed some volatility but held up strong in terms of price action near key support levels.
  2. ATNF (180 Life Sciences Corp.) has displayed a considerable surge in volume, indicating a potential bullish reversal.

Ticker Performance Prediction

Likely to Go Up in the Next 2-3 Days:

  • MA (Mastercard Inc.)
  • NXPI (NXP Semiconductors)
  • MCO (Moody’s Corp.)
  • ALGN (Align Technology)
  • IDXX (IDEXX Laboratories)
  • AMT (American Tower)

Showing Strong Bullish Signals:

  • MA (Mastercard Inc.)
  • NXPI (NXP Semiconductors)
  • IDXX (IDEXX Laboratories)
  • ALGN (Align Technology)

Individual Stock Analysis

MA (Mastercard Inc.)

Support Levels:

  1. $448.00
  2. $445.00
  3. $443.00

Resistance Levels:

  1. $450.00
  2. $452.00
  3. $455.00

Price Action Prediction:

As Mastercard continues to challenge resistance levels, the next target over the next 2-3 days could touch $452, potentially reaching $455 by week’s end if volume continues supporting the rally.

Entry Point: Near $448.00
Stop-Loss: Close below $443.00
finviz dynamic chart for  MA

NXPI (NXP Semiconductors)

Support Levels:

  1. $289.00
  2. $285.00
  3. $282.00

Resistance Levels:

  1. $293.00
  2. $296.00
  3. $299.00

Price Action Prediction:

NXPI’s breakout from $291 indicates a bullish trajectory. Expected to hit $296 within 2-3 days, potentially testing $299 if momentum persists.

Entry Point: Near $289.00
Stop-Loss: Close below $285.00
finviz dynamic chart for  NXPI

MCO (Moody’s Corp.)

Support Levels:

  1. $452.00
  2. $450.00
  3. $448.00

Resistance Levels:

  1. $457.00
  2. $460.00
  3. $463.00

Price Action Prediction:

An upward movement is anticipated with targets near $457 in the next two days, with potential to break $460.

Entry Point: Near $452.00
Stop-Loss: Close below $448.00
finviz dynamic chart for  MCO

ALGN (Align Technology)

Support Levels:

  1. $250.00
  2. $248.00
  3. $245.00

Resistance Levels:

  1. $253.00
  2. $255.00
  3. $258.00

Price Action Prediction:

Short-term price target of $253, with potential extension towards $258 based on continuation patterns and volume surge.

Entry Point: Near $250.00
Stop-Loss: Close below $245.00
finviz dynamic chart for  ALGN

IDXX (IDEXX Laboratories)

Support Levels:

  1. $496.00
  2. $492.00
  3. $488.00

Resistance Levels:

  1. $504.00
  2. $508.00
  3. $513.00

Price Action Prediction:

IDXX is expected to climb towards $504, looking at a potential breakthrough up to $508 if the support level holds strong.

Entry Point: Near $496.00
Stop-Loss: Close below $488.00
finviz dynamic chart for  IDXX

AMT (American Tower)

Support Levels:

  1. $211.00
  2. $209.50
  3. $208.00

Resistance Levels:

  1. $213.00
  2. $214.50
  3. $216.00

Price Action Prediction:

AMT’s resistance zone near $213 needs to be watched. It may test $214.50 soon, with a likely advance towards $216.

Entry Point: Near $211.00
Stop-Loss: Close below $208.00
finviz dynamic chart for  AMT

Based on the analysis, these stocks have shown consistent momentum and elevated volumes that suggest strong short-term bullish activity, making them appropriate for swing trading in the upcoming days.

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