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Continuation Breakout Wednesday 12PM 8/07/2024

August 7, 2024 3 min read

Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:

Datetime Range: July 7, 2024, 09:30 AM EST to August 7, 2024, 11:30 AM EST

Based on the analysis of the past 30 days of price and volume data, the overall sector and industry performance shows some clear patterns:

  1. Technology and Aerospace & Defense Sectors: There have been noticeable bullish movements in stocks such as NOC (Northrop Grumman Corporation) and LMT (Lockheed Martin Corporation), supported by strong volume. This could indicate increasing investor confidence in these industries, likely due to heightened geopolitical activities or contracts awarded.

  2. Healthcare Sector: The performance of HCA (HCA Healthcare, Inc.) and CRL (Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.) is showing mixed signals. While HCA has shown some strong price movements upward, CRL had quite a bit of volatility but overall remained bullish.

  3. Consumer Staples: Stocks like CLX (The Clorox Company) and CSTL (Castle Biosciences) have shown consistent upward price movements in the last 10 days, indicating a strong bullish sentiment in this sector.

  4. Finance Sector: FCNCA (First Citizens BancShares, Inc.) has shown stable price movements with mild bullishness, suggesting a moderate confidence level amongst investors in banking and finance stocks.

Ticker Performance Prediction:

Based on the analysis of past 10 days of price and volume data, the following tickers are likely to experience upward movements in the next 2-3 days:

  • NOC, LMT, CBOE, CLX, CSTL

These stocks are showing strong bullish signals backed by increasing volumes and higher highs.

Individual Stock Analysis:

1. NOC (Northrop Grumman Corporation)

Support Levels:
– $490
– $487
– $485

Resistance Levels:
– $494
– $496
– $500

Price Action Predictions (Next 2-3 Days):
NOC has been consistently moving up with strong volume support. It’s likely to test resistance at $494. If it breaks above this level, it could head towards $496 and eventually $500 within the next three days.

Price Targets:
– Near-term: $494
– Mid-term: $496
– Three days: $500

Suggested Entry Point: Near $490 support level
Stop-loss Level: Near $487

finviz dynamic chart for  NOC

2. LMT (Lockheed Martin Corporation)

Support Levels:
– $548
– $543
– $540

Resistance Levels:
– $552
– $555
– $560

Price Action Predictions (Next 2-3 Days):
LMT shows strong bullish trends, supported by increasing trading volume. Expect it to test resistance at $552. Breaking this could push towards $555 and potentially touch $560 in the next 3 days.

Price Targets:
– Near-term: $552
– Mid-term: $555
– Three days: $560

Suggested Entry Point: Near $548 support level
Stop-loss Level: Near $543

finviz dynamic chart for  LMT

3. CBOE (Cboe Global Markets)

Support Levels:
– $199
– $196
– $193

Resistance Levels:
– $201
– $203
– $205

Price Action Predictions (Next 2-3 Days):
A steady uptrend with decent volume backing indicates potential bullish continuation. Look for it to break resistance at $201, with next targets at $203 and $205 in the short-term.

Price Targets:
– Near-term: $201
– Mid-term: $203
– Three days: $205

Suggested Entry Point: Near $199 support level
Stop-loss Level: Near $196

finviz dynamic chart for  CBOE

4. CLX (The Clorox Company)

Support Levels:
– $145
– $143
– $140

Resistance Levels:
– $146.5
– $148
– $150

Price Action Predictions (Next 2-3 Days):
CLX has shown a strong bullish trend with clear volume support. Likely to test resistance at $146.5. Breaking through may target $148 and even $150 within the next few days.

Price Targets:
– Near-term: $146.5
– Mid-term: $148
– Three days: $150

Suggested Entry Point: Near $145 support level
Stop-loss Level: Near $143

finviz dynamic chart for  CLX

5. CSTL (Castle Biosciences)

Support Levels:
– $26
– $25
– $24.5

Resistance Levels:
– $27
– $27.5
– $28

Price Action Predictions (Next 2-3 Days):
CSTL has experienced a steady climb bolstered by strong volume. Expected to test $27 resistance. A breakout could drive it to $27.5 and then $28 in the near term.

Price Targets:
– Near-term: $27
– Mid-term: $27.5
– Three days: $28

Suggested Entry Point: Near $26 support level
Stop-loss Level: Near $25

finviz dynamic chart for  CSTL
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