Overall Sector and Industry Analysis
– Datetime range analyzed (ET): 2026-01-14 from roughly 12:00 to 14:00 ET (some tickers include earlier bars). Note: Only intraday 30-minute slices were provided; 30-day/10-day daily context wasn’t included, so conclusions lean on intraday momentum and relative strength as a proxy.
- Standouts by sector/industry (based on price/volume tone into the afternoon):
- Semis and semi-cap equipment showed steady bids and higher highs: SYNA, NXPI, VICR, ENTG, ONTO, TXN. Volume was constructive during pushes (SYNA’s sharp midday range expansion; VICR’s higher-high to 143.57; NXPI reclaim above 237.5).
- Aerospace/Defense outperformed with trend continuation: KTOS (strong higher-highs to 123.2 with rising volume), AVAV (push to 380+), TDG (tight uptrend), TDY (firm). EPAM and ACN (IT services) also trended up, aiding broader tech/industrial services tone.
- Energy/Oilfield services and E&Ps leaned higher: SLB (gradual grind to 47.37), FANG (stair-step up above 155), GEOS firm. High-beta oilfield NINE spiked then retraced (momentum but noisy). Uranium complex firm: DNN and UUUU both held intraday higher-lows; LTBR steady.
- Building products/distribution had a bid: BLDR, UFPI, WSO climbed; LOW softened late (retail/home improvement mixed).
- Healthcare mixed-to-positive: BDX, TMO, MOH, HUM all edged up; diagnostics NTRA faded from mid-day pop.
- Transports neutral: FDX, JBHT hovered. Financials muted: WEX, FCNCA tight. REIT PSA flat. Consumer/beauty/other: OLPX sluggish; HLF steady; CWH grinding up.
- High-volatility new/SMID tech showed momentum: ROLR exploded intraday but pulled back—tradable, high-risk.
- Notable patterns:
- Multiple sectors printed afternoon higher-lows and higher-highs (momentum continuation candidates): KTOS, AVAV, SYNA, SLB, HCC, VICR, NXPI, BLDR, FANG.
- Software security lagged: OKTA trended down all afternoon—risk-off within that sub-group.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
– Most likely to continue higher: KTOS, AVAV, SYNA, SLB, HCC, VICR, NXPI, BLDR.
– Secondary/high beta continuation candidates (higher risk): FANG, DNN, UUUU, ROLR.
– Strongest bullish signals today: KTOS (trend with volume), AVAV (clean staircase to new highs), SYNA (range expansion), VICR (breakout over prior intraday resistance), HCC (coal strong into highs), SLB (methodical trend day).
Individual Stock Analysis
Note: Support/resistance drawn from today’s intraday structure and nearby round-number supply/demand. ATR-based targets use a conservative proxy from today’s range; confirm on your daily chart before execution.
1) KTOS
– Supports: 121.65 (13:30 low), 120.20 (prior pivot), 119.15 (13:00 low).
– Resistances/targets: 123.20 (HOD, T1), 124.50 (T2, round/extension), 126.00 (T3, range/ATR proxy).
– 30-min outlook (2–3 days): As long as 121.65 holds, look for a bull flag and push over 123.2 toward 124.5–126. Failure below 120.2 risks a deeper pullback to 119s.
– Entries: 121.8–122.2 pullback buy; or breakout >123.25 with a retest/hold.
– Stops: Tight 121.40; wider swing 119.90.
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2) AVAV
– Supports: 378.02 (13:30 low), 373.50 (12:00 close pivot), 371.60–371.80 zone.
– Resistances/targets: 381.25 (HOD, T1), 385.00 (T2), 390.00 (T3, extension).
– 30-min outlook: Constructive staircase; holding 378 sets up a re-test 381–385, then 390 on momentum continuation. Lose 373.5 and momentum stalls.
– Entries: 378.5–379.5 pullback; or >381.3 breakout with retest.
– Stops: Tight 375.80; swing 371.20.
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3) SYNA
– Supports: 92.18 (13:00 close support), 90.80 (12:00 close), 89.50–89.00 zone.
– Resistances/targets: 93.50/93.93 (HOD cluster, T1), 95.00 (T2), 96.50–97.00 (T3, extension of midday range).
– 30-min outlook: Strong range expansion midday; a hold above 92.2 favors a retest of 93.9–95. Losing 90.8 invites deeper backfill toward high-89s before any rebound.
– Entries: 92.1–92.6 pullback; or >93.95 breakout/retest.
– Stops: Tight 91.30; swing 90.40.
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4) SLB
– Supports: 47.23–47.05 (13:30–14:00 lows), 46.88–46.90 (13:00/12:30 closes), 46.80 (session pivot).
– Resistances/targets: 47.42 (HOD, T1), 47.75 (T2), 48.20 (T3).
– 30-min outlook: Classic grind higher; above 47.05 expect a measured push through 47.4–47.75. Below 46.88 risks a fade to 46.60.
– Entries: 47.10–47.20 pullback to rising support; or >47.45 breakout with retest.
– Stops: Tight 46.80; swing 46.60.
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5) HCC
– Supports: 104.59–104.62 (14:00/13:30), 103.90 (supply turned support), 103.03 (midday base).
– Resistances/targets: 104.78 (HOD, T1), 105.50 (T2), 106.50 (T3).
– 30-min outlook: Momentum continuation candidate if it holds 104.6; look for 105.5+ within 1–2 sessions. Failure under 103.9 likely retests 103.0.
– Entries: 104.6–104.8 on shallow pullbacks; add on push >105.0 with retest.
– Stops: Tight 104.25; swing 103.70.
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6) VICR
– Supports: 143.00 (14:00 close), 141.82 (13:30 low), 140.82 (12:30 low).
– Resistances/targets: 143.57 (HOD, T1), 145.00 (T2), 147.00–147.50 (T3).
– 30-min outlook: Breakout and hold behavior; maintaining 142.6–143 keeps bulls in control toward 145–147. Slip below 141.8 dampens momentum.
– Entries: 142.6–143.1 pullback; or >143.6 breakout/retest.
– Stops: Tight 141.50; swing 140.70.
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7) NXPI
– Supports: 237.49–237.81 (14:00/13:30 pivots), 236.47 (13:00 high/close), 235.84 (12:30 close).
– Resistances/targets: 238.06 (HOD, T1), 239.50 (T2), 241.00 (T3).
– 30-min outlook: Reclaimed 237–238 zone; holding 237.5 should enable a grind to 239.5–241. Loss of 236.5 risks a slip to 235.8.
– Entries: 237.6–237.9 buy-the-dip; or >238.1 breakout with retest.
– Stops: Tight 236.90; swing 236.30.
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8) BLDR
– Supports: 126.58 (14:00 low), 126.34 (13:30 low), 125.91–126.01 (12:00 close/12:30 close).
– Resistances/targets: 127.15–127.26 (intraday resistance, T1), 128.00 (T2), 129.00–129.50 (T3).
– 30-min outlook: Reclaim and hold above 126.6 favors a push through 127.2 toward 128–129. Break under 126.3 opens 126.0 then 125.7.
– Entries: 126.6–126.8 pullback; add through 127.3 on a retest-hold.
– Stops: Tight 126.20; swing 125.70.
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Notes and risk management
– Due to the limited dataset (intraday snapshots from one session), treat levels/targets as tactical. Confirm with your daily chart, 10–30 day trend, and actual ATR before sizing.
– Trade plan approach: enter near support on low-volume pullbacks or on confirmed breakouts with retests; keep stops just beyond the nearest invalidation level; scale out at T1/T2/T3.
If you want, send daily/30-day data next and I’ll refine support/resistance with higher-timeframe supply/demand and true ATR-based targets.