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Continuation Breakout Wednesday 1PM 10/02/2024

October 2, 2024 3 min read

Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:

Datetime range analyzed: September 2, 2024, to October 2, 2024, EDT

Commentary:

The past 30 days have showcased diverse performances across various sectors. Particularly notable over the last 10 days are trends in sectors involving industrial goods, financial services, and health technology.

  1. Industrial Goods:
    • CAT, URI, MTZ: These have shown consistent upward momentum. CAT, a cornerstone of the Construction & Mining sector, experienced leverage due to recent market optimism about infrastructure spending. URI also followed a similar trajectory with strong trading volumes.
    • PWR, HUBB: Utilities and electrical equipment showed mixed performance, with PWR leading in positive sentiment and price range movement.
  2. Health Technology:
    • MASI, MEDP: MASI exhibited high-volume trades indicating bullish sentiment. MEDP, in the Biomedical space, illustrated a similar positive trajectory, supported by robust trading volumes and consistent closing at, or near daily highs.
  3. Financial Services:
    • BLK, LPLA: Key players like BlackRock (BLK) have shown strong upward trends, driven by better-than-expected earnings and economic data.
    • AMP: Ameriprise Financial maintained steady growth. The momentum’s continuity highlights a comprehensive favor for this sector.

Noticeable Trends:

  • Volume spikes: Stocks like BLK, MASI, and CAT experienced volume spikes correlating with upward price movement, indicating strong bullish sentiment.
  • Steady Climb: Tickers such as MTZ, PWR, and URI displayed steady climbs aligned with industrial sector optimism and infrastructure investments.

Ticker Performance Prediction:

Based on the recent price movements and volume:

Likely to go up next 2-3 days:
1. CAT (Caterpillar Inc.)
2. BLK (BlackRock Inc.)
3. MASI (Masimo Corporation)
4. MEDP (Medpace Holdings, Inc.)
5. URI (United Rentals, Inc.)

Individual Stock Analysis:

1. CAT (Caterpillar Inc.)

  • Support Levels:
    • $393.92 (strong short-term support)
    • $392.00
    • $390.50
  • Resistance Levels:
    • $395.66
    • $397.00
    • $399.00
  • Price Action Predictions:
    • Likely to test resistance at $395.66 and if breached, it could target $397.00 within 2-3 days.
    • Support around $393.92 presenting good entry points.
  • Entry Point: Near $393.92, ideally during a low volume retracement.

  • Stop-Loss: Set below $392.00 for minimal risk.

  • finviz dynamic chart for  CAT

2. BLK (BlackRock Inc.)

  • Support Levels:
    • $947.06
    • $944.50
    • $942.99
  • Resistance Levels:
    • $950.95
    • $955.01
    • $960.00
  • Price Action Predictions:
    • The stock might continue its bullish run, targeting $955.01 followed by $960.00.
    • Support observed at $947.06 is critical for potential pullbacks.
  • Entry Point: Approach buy around $947.06 if the price holds.

  • Stop-Loss: Close below $944.50.

  • finviz dynamic chart for  BLK

3. MASI (Masimo Corporation)

  • Support Levels:
    • $136.32
    • $135.85
    • $135.51
  • Resistance Levels:
    • $137.23
    • $137.70
    • $138.50
  • Price Action Predictions:
    • Could test and break $137.23 relatively soon and make strides towards $138.50.
    • Monitor $136.32 for relevant price action.
  • Entry Point: Near $136.32 during retract.

  • Stop-Loss: Under $135.85 to maintain manageable risk.

  • finviz dynamic chart for  MASI

4. MEDP (Medpace Holdings, Inc.)

  • Support Levels:
    • $337.10
    • $336.70
    • $336.00
  • Resistance Levels:
    • $339.72
    • $340.00
    • $341.50
  • Price Action Predictions:
    • The price might ascend towards $339.72 and beyond if volume supports.
    • Watch mid $337.10 for entry and risk assessment.
  • Entry Point: Around $337.10

  • Stop-Loss: Ideally below $336.70

  • finviz dynamic chart for  MEDP

5. URI (United Rentals, Inc.)

  • Support Levels:
    • $798.47
    • $797.14
    • $793.00
  • Resistance Levels:
    • $803.34
    • $805.00
    • $808.00
  • Price Action Predictions:
    • The stock might break $803.34 and head towards $805. A surge in volume could push it to $808.
    • Support at $797.14 serves as a critical determiner for future movement.
  • Entry Point: Careful accumulation at $797.14.

  • Stop-Loss: Placed sensibly below $793.00.

  • finviz dynamic chart for  URI

This analysis captures potential price movements and dataframe sensitivity, ensuring focused decision-making for short-term gains amid market volatilities. Be mindful of sudden market shifts and macroeconomic factors.

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