Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST window reviewed: 2026-01-21 10:30–13:00; plus limited prints for NCEW on 2026-01-20 15:30–16:00 and 2026-01-21 09:30–11:00)
– Note on scope: Only intraday 30-minute bars for today’s mid-session (and a few NCEW prints) were provided. Where 10–30 day context would normally inform higher-timeframe zones/ATR, I emphasize the last 10 bars and today’s developing range. Key levels are derived from today’s 30-minute structure, which is appropriate for 1–3 day momentum setups.
– Semiconductors/AI hardware: Broad mid-day distribution and lower highs signaled near-term risk-off in chips. AMD rolled from 252.6 to 246.4, MPWR from 1080 to ~1060, NVMI from 465.9 to 456.3, WDC choppy with a lower low then a bounce. Net: semis corrective near-term; favor selective longs elsewhere short-term.
– Industrials: Mixed-to-soft. RS (steel) grinded higher through 330; relative strength versus WCC, AIT (both faded then stabilized). DY pushed to 374 then based—constructive. TT flat to slightly firm; LMT, MOG-A faded. Net: selective strength in distributors/metals (RS) and telecom-construction (DY); otherwise neutral.
– Consumer/retail: COST range-bound (~973–976); HD slightly heavy; MELI and BKNG choppy. No clear momentum edge.
– Healthcare/Biopharma: JNJ firmed into higher highs near 216.9; IQV steady. Biotech pockets showed momentum: ERAS trended higher with expanding volume; ANNX broke out from a tight base; VIR stair-stepped up. NTLA weak.
– Energy/Materials: EGY flat; INSW steady; SCCO faded then bounced (copper volatility). LIN stable.
– Financials: GS faded; ICE edged lower; RILY weak—no momentum long edge today.
– Crypto-linked: ETHD and QBTZ showed strong momentum pops with heavy volume, then constructive pullbacks—most notable strength cohort intra-session.
Noticeable patterns:
– Rotation into momentum pockets (crypto-linked ETHD, QBTZ; selective biotech ERAS, ANNX) while semis faded.
– Within Industrials, RS and DY showed relative strength vs peers, suggesting stock-picking over broad beta.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Likely upside candidates based on 30-minute momentum structure and volume:
– Strongest bullish signals: ERAS, ETHD, QBTZ.
– Additional constructive setups: RS, JNJ, AZZ, ANNX, VIR, DY, VRT.
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing plans; levels from today’s 30-minute structure)
ERAS
– Supports: 9.60 (breakout shelf), 9.40 (12:00 pullback area), 9.05 (session low).
– Resistances: 9.85 (session high), 10.00, 10.20–10.50 (range extension).
– Next 2–3 day price action view: Expect buy-the-dip behavior above 9.40; consolidation 9.55–9.85, then a squeeze through 9.85 toward 10.2/10.5 if volume persists.
– 1–3 day targets: 9.95–10.00, 10.20, stretch 10.50.
– Entry: 9.60–9.65 pullbacks; add 9.45–9.50 if tested and reclaimed.
– Stop: 9.36 (tight) or 9.02 (swing).
ETHD
– Supports: 49.20 (12:30 pivot), 48.50, 47.50.
– Resistances: 50.00–50.50 (session high), 52.00, 53.00.
– Next 2–3 day view: After a strong impulse, look for a higher low above 48.5–49.2 and a retest of 50.5; continuation possible with crypto strength.
– 1–3 day targets: 50.5, 52.0, 53.0.
– Entry: 49.20–49.50 pullback and hold; momentum add >50.10 with volume.
– Stop: 48.35 (tight) or 47.45 (swing).
QBTZ
– Supports: 9.00–9.10, 8.80–8.88, 8.50.
– Resistances: 9.49 (session high), 9.80, 10.20.
– Next 2–3 day view: Strong impulse then orderly pullback; base above 9.00 favors a push back to 9.49–9.80; extension >9.80 unlocks 10+.
– 1–3 day targets: 9.50, 9.80, 10.20.
– Entry: 9.00–9.10 with reversal candle; momentum add >9.50.
– Stop: 8.78 (below pullback shelf).
RS
– Supports: 329.00–328.80, 328.00, 327.00.
– Resistances: 330.00, 331.50, 333.00.
– Next 2–3 day view: Steady grind higher; expect dips to be bought near 328.8–329; break-and-hold above 330 sets 331.5/333.
– 1–3 day targets: 331.5, 333.0.
– Entry: 328.9–329.2 on dip; add on 330.1 reclaim.
– Stop: 327.40 (below structure).
JNJ
– Supports: 216.00–216.10, 215.20, 214.46.
– Resistances: 216.86 (session high), 217.50, 218.50.
– Next 2–3 day view: Higher lows; look for a flag under 216.9 and a measured push toward 217.5–218.5.
– 1–3 day targets: 217.5, 218.5.
– Entry: 216.0–216.2 on controlled pullbacks.
– Stop: 215.10 (below morning base).
AZZ
– Supports: 125.00, 124.97, 124.02.
– Resistances: 125.74 (session high), 126.20, 127.00.
– Next 2–3 day view: Quiet but constructive uptrend intraday; hold above 125 favors continuation toward 126–127.
– 1–3 day targets: 126.2, 127.0.
– Entry: 125.00–125.20.
– Stop: 124.60.
ANNX
– Supports: 6.50–6.52 (breakout shelf), 6.41–6.43, 6.35.
– Resistances: 6.58 (session high), 6.80, 7.00.
– Next 2–3 day view: Tight base/breakout profile; consolidation above 6.50 then attempt toward 6.80–7.00.
– 1–3 day targets: 6.75–6.80, 7.00.
– Entry: 6.50–6.55 pullback; momentum add >6.58.
– Stop: 6.34 (beneath base).
VIR
– Supports: 6.70–6.73, 6.63–6.65, 6.57.
– Resistances: 6.81, 6.95, 7.10.
– Next 2–3 day view: Stair-step higher; look for a higher low above 6.70 and continuation through 6.81 toward 6.95.
– 1–3 day targets: 6.95, 7.10.
– Entry: 6.70–6.74.
– Stop: 6.62.
DY
– Supports: 371.20–371.30, 370.92, 369.70.
– Resistances: 373.43, 374.22 (session high), 375.50–378.00.
– Next 2–3 day view: Constructive push and base; hold above 371 supports a retest of 374; breakout targets mid- to high-370s.
– 1–3 day targets: 374.2, 375.5, 378.0.
– Entry: 371.2–372.0 on dip-and-hold.
– Stop: 369.50.
VRT
– Supports: 175.60–176.00, 174.60, 173.60.
– Resistances: 176.57, 178.50, 181.20.
– Next 2–3 day view: Attempting to base after a sharp morning fade; if 175.6–176 holds, look for a grind to 176.6 then 178.5.
– 1–3 day targets: 178.5, 181.2.
– Entry: 175.7–176.0.
– Stop: 174.40.
Additional notes
– Semis (AMD, MPWR, NVMI, WDC) are short-term corrective and not in the A-list for longs unless they reclaim intraday breakdown levels on volume. If they do, quick mean-reversion bounces are possible, but the cleaner momentum edges are in ERAS/ANNX and crypto-linked ETHD/QBTZ.
– Risk management: Given today’s intraday true ranges, consider scaling entries and using partial profits at first resistance, then trail stops under higher lows.
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