Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST window analyzed: 2025-11-19, 12:00–14:00)
- Healthcare/Biotech leads: LLY, ISRG, HCA, CAH, NPCE, TXG showed higher-high/higher-low sequences and held intraday gains. Notable volume confirms: ISRG’s 12:30–13:00 surge, HCA’s steady stair-step to new session highs, NPCE’s 13:00 breakout through 14 on a volume spike, TXG’s 13:30 thrust with volume expansion.
- Info Services / IT Consulting constructive: EPAM, VRSK, JKHY trended higher with steady bids; EPAM’s 12:30 ramp came on heavier volume.
- Semis mixed: MKSI led with a push to session highs into 14:00; MTSI stayed tight/sideways; LITE was volatile and faded from highs. Semiconductor equipment (MKSI) stronger than optical (LITE).
- Consumer mixed: ZVIA broke out and stair-stepped higher; COKE was rangebound. MELI (Internet Retail) held a steady uptrend intraday.
- Industrials: FDX lagged (intraday drift lower). AGX pushed to fresh highs mid-session before cooling but retained most gains.
- Factor check: IWF (Russell 1000 Growth) was modestly green, consistent with a risk-on afternoon where healthcare and quality tech outperformed.
Noticeable intraday patterns
– Breakout-and-hold: ZVIA, TXG, NPCE, HCA, EPAM, MKSI.
– Uptrends closing near highs: MKSI, EPAM, HCA, JKHY, LLY, ISRG.
– Mean reversion failure in transports: FDX unable to bounce, signaling relative weakness versus IWF.
– Mixed semi-complex: strength in MKSI contrasted by MTSI chop and LITE fade.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to continue up:
– MKSI, TXG, NPCE, ZVIA, EPAM, HCA
– Strong bullish signals include higher highs into early afternoon, closes near session highs, and volume expansion on the impulse bars (ZVIA, TXG, NPCE, EPAM, ISRG/HCA).
Individual Stock Analysis (focus: 1–3 day swing, using 30-minute action and nearby levels; daily zones referenced where obvious. Targets incorporate nearby resistance and a conservative 1–2% move for larger caps/2–4% for smaller caps unless noted)
1) MKSI
– Setup: Grind higher all session and closed at the high (143.79), showing leadership versus semis cohort.
– Key support: 143.00 (intraday shelf), 142.33 (13:00 low), 141.64 (12:30 low; demand zone).
– Key resistance: 143.79 (HOD), 144.50 (round-number supply), 145.50 (prior daily supply area/round).
– Next 2–3 day view: Expect early pullback buy to S1/S2, then a push through 144.50. Momentum continuation favored while above 142.3.
– Swing targets: T1 144.50, T2 145.50, T3 147.50 (approx 1.5–2.5% extension if momentum persists).
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback: 143.05–143.20 with improving tape.
– Breakout: 143.85–143.90 on volume.
– Stop-loss: Below 142.30 (beneath S2), or tighter 142.85 if using breakout entry.
2) TXG
– Setup: Stair-step breakout 13:30 with volume; held gains at 15.77.
– Key support: 15.55 (13:00 close), 15.48 (12:30 low), 15.42 (session base; demand zone).
– Key resistance: 15.84 (13:30 high), 15.90–16.00 (psych supply), 16.20–16.40 (daily supply band).
– Next 2–3 day view: Favor a flag above 15.55 then continuation through 15.90; strength likely while holding 15.42.
– Swing targets: T1 15.90–16.00, T2 16.20, T3 16.40–16.60 (2–4% extension).
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback: 15.55–15.60 with buyers defending.
– Breakout: 15.86–15.88 through prior high on strong tape.
– Stop-loss: 15.38 (below S3). If breakout entry, consider 15.52 as a tighter stop.
3) NPCE
– Setup: Clean breakout over 14 at 13:00 on a notable volume burst; closed 14.16 after a controlled retest.
– Key support: 14.00 (breakout line), 13.90 (12:30 close), 13.73 (session base/demand).
– Key resistance: 14.33–14.35 (13:30 high), 14.50 (round supply), 14.80 (daily supply shelf).
– Next 2–3 day view: Expect 13.95–14.05 retests; as long as 14 holds, continuation to 14.50/14.80 favored.
– Swing targets: T1 14.33, T2 14.50, T3 14.80–14.90 (3–5% swing potential).
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback: 14.02–14.06 on slowing sell pressure.
– Breakout: 14.36 with volume.
– Stop-loss: 13.86 (below S2); tighter traders can use 13.97 if buying a breakout and re-add on constructive retests.
4) ZVIA
– Setup: Smooth intraday trend higher, strong sequence of higher highs/lows; closed 2.585 just off highs.
– Key support: 2.56 (13:00 close), 2.52 (12:30 mid), 2.49 (session base/demand).
– Key resistance: 2.60 (round), 2.65 (nearby supply), 2.75–2.80 (daily supply band).
– Next 2–3 day view: Micro-cap behavior—momentum continuation possible while 2.49–2.52 holds. Watch liquidity/volume follow-through.
– Swing targets: T1 2.60, T2 2.65, T3 2.75–2.80 (5–8% extension typical for small caps).
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback: 2.52–2.56 hold and curl.
– Breakout: 2.60+ on strong volume.
– Stop-loss: 2.48 (beneath S3/structure).
5) EPAM
– Setup: Rising channel all session with a volume bulge on the midday push; closed 183.45.
– Key support: 182.45–182.50 (13:30 dip), 182.00 (round/VWAP-type area), 181.30 (session base).
– Key resistance: 183.90 (13:30 high), 184.50 (round supply), 186.00 (daily supply band).
– Next 2–3 day view: Favored to consolidate 182–183.5 then attempt 183.9+; constructive while above 182.
– Swing targets: T1 183.90, T2 185.00, T3 186.00–186.80 (about 1–2% extension).
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback: 182.40–182.60 with buyers stepping in.
– Breakout: 183.95–184.05 through prior high with volume confirmation.
– Stop-loss: 181.90 (below S2); if breakout entry, 182.45 is a tighter reference.
6) HCA
– Setup: Persistent uptrend; three consecutive higher pushes to close 483.26 (HOD).
– Key support: 481.50 (14:00 swing low), 480.20 (12:30 close), 479.03 (session base/demand).
– Key resistance: 483.26 (HOD), 485.00 (round supply), 488.00 (daily supply band).
– Next 2–3 day view: Dip-and-rip favored; any early pullbacks that hold above 480–481 likely propel a 485 test and possibly 488.
– Swing targets: T1 485.00, T2 488.00, T3 492.00 (roughly 1–2% range).
– Entry ideas:
– Pullback: 481.60–482.00 with stabilization.
– Breakout: 483.40+ on expanding volume.
– Stop-loss: 479.80 (below S2/S3 cluster). Tighter stop 481.20 if buying a breakout.
Honorable mentions (bullish but either extended, pricier, or slightly more volatile): LLY, ISRG, CAH, JKHY, MELI, AGX. These showed strong relative strength; same principles apply—buy support holds or high-of-day breaks on volume, with stops just below the prior 30-min swing low.
Notes and risk management
– The window analyzed is intraday (12:00–14:00 ET). Daily supply/demand remarks are proxied using obvious round numbers and session pivots; validate against your daily chart for the past 30 days before execution.
– For breakout entries, insist on volume confirmation; avoid chasing thin names (e.g., micro-caps) without liquidity.
– If the market (IWF) rolls over, reduce position sizes and favor pullback entries at S2/S3 rather than breakouts.