Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (data window analyzed: 2026-01-21 13:00–15:00 EST)
Note: You provided 30-minute intraday bars from 13:00–15:00 EST for 2026-01-21. I’m basing sector/industry read, momentum posture, and 2–3 day swing projections on this session’s price/volume behavior and typical ATR tendencies for these tickers.
- Leadership/Trend
- Semiconductors led risk-on: AMD, LRCX, TXN, WDC, SIMO, UMC all stair-stepped higher into the close with expanding volume in the 14:30–15:00 window. Notably strong ramps: AMD (247→251+ on heavy volume), LRCX (227.8→231.7, expansion), TXN (195+ grind), WDC (pressing 244–245).
- Industrials/Machinery broad bid: ETN, URI, DE, TT, AIT, WCC, ENS, CR, RS, KEX, MOG-A, CVCO all pushed higher late day; several closed near session highs with range expansion (URI 930→944+, ETN 336→341, DE 520→528).
- Discretionary/Staples: COST trended to new session highs (989 area), MELI and BKNG firm; HD up; PSMT steady.
- MedTech/HC large caps constructive: SYK and JNJ pushed higher late. IQV firm. Biotech smidcaps mixed but several bid: VIR/ANNX/ERAS firm; ATER/SURG soft.
- Materials/Steel: NUE, RS up modestly; LIN (industrial gases) strong break toward 440+.
- Energy/Oil small cap quiet: EGY range-bound.
- Crypto-related and ETH proxy were weak: QBTZ heavy selloff, ETHD sharp intraday drawdown.
- Patterns to note
- Broad late-day accumulation and closes near HOD in semis and industrials (tickers: AMD, LRCX, TXN, WDC, ETN, URI, DE, COST, LIN). That “power close” with higher 30-min volume often precedes 1–3 day continuation.
- Homebuilders mixed-to-firm (TOL, DHI, NVR): intraday strength but some late supply; still constructive sector backdrop but pick leaders with cleaner closes (NVR).
- High-priced financial GS also showed strength with a minor fade at the bell; structure remains bullish above 962.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Most likely to continue up (bullish continuation candidates):
– AMD, LRCX, TXN, WDC (Semis)
– ETN, URI, DE, LIN (Industrials/Materials)
– COST (Staples), GS (Financial), MELI and BKNG (Online retail/travel), AEIS (Semi equipment), SYK (MedTech) as secondary.
Strongest bullish signals (closing near HOD with volume expansion and clean intraday structure): AMD, COST, URI, ETN, LRCX, LIN, DE.
Individual Stock Analysis (for tickers most likely to go up 1–3 days)
Notes
– Supports/resistances emphasize nearby daily supply/demand derived from today’s aggregated highs/lows and obvious round/quarter levels.
– ATR targets are approximate based on typical volatility regimes for these names; adjust to your updated ATR(14).
1) AMD
– Supports: 247.15; 245.28–245.18; 244.22
– Resistances: 251.55 (HOD); 253.00; 255.00
– Next 2–3 days (30-min read): Prefer a morning pullback toward 248–249, then a push through 251.5. If gap up above 252, look for a flag >251.2 then extension.
– 1–3 day targets (ATR-based): 253.5; 255.5; 258.0
– Entries: 248.0–248.5 pullback; or 251.6–251.8 break/retest.
– Stop: 246.2 (pullback entry) or 249.9 (breakout failure).
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2) COST
– Supports: 983.35–983.78; 980.38; 978.93
– Resistances: 989.64; 995; 1,000
– Next 2–3 days: Look for a shallow dip to 983–985 then trend continuation into 992–998. Above 990 on open, expect a tight flag and grind to psychological 1,000.
– Targets: 992; 998; 1,003
– Entries: 983.8–985.5 pullback; or 989.8 break/retest.
– Stop: 979.5
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3) ETN
– Supports: 340.34/339.81 zone; 336.93; 336.21
– Resistances: 342.59; 345; 348
– Next 2–3 days: Expect consolidation 339–341 then an attempt to clear 342.6; trending tape favors stair-step higher days.
– Targets: 343.8; 346.5; 348.9
– Entries: 340.0–341.0 pullback; or 342.7 break/retest.
– Stop: 338.7
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4) URI
– Supports: 944.24–942.69; 942.18–942.35; 931.17
– Resistances: 949.26; 955; 962
– Next 2–3 days: Buyers likely defend 942–944 and press 949–955; acceptance over 955 opens 960+.
– Targets: 952; 958; 965
– Entries: 944.0–945.0 pullback; or 949.5–950.0 break/retest.
– Stop: 940.9
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5) LRCX
– Supports: 230.30; 229.38–229.40; 227.67
– Resistances: 232.24; 233.5; 235.0
– Next 2–3 days: Expect a test/reload near 230.8–231.2 then push toward 232.2–233.5; momentum persists while above 229.4.
– Targets: 232.2; 233.8; 235.4
– Entries: 230.8–231.2 pullback; or 232.3 break/retest.
– Stop: 229.2
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6) LIN
– Supports: 437.29–437.17; 435.31–435.46; 434.16–434.40
– Resistances: 440.89; 442; 444
– Next 2–3 days: Power close suggests follow-through; look for a retest 439.5–440 then trend push into 442+.
– Targets: 441.5; 442.8; 444.2
– Entries: 439.7–440.1 pullback; or 440.9 break/retest.
– Stop: 437.8
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7) DE
– Supports: 525.97–525.08; 521.15; 519.35–519.85
– Resistances: 528.24; 530; 533
– Next 2–3 days: Favor continuation while above 526; break/hold >528.2 opens 530–533.
– Targets: 529.2; 531.5; 533.8
– Entries: 526.0–526.7 pullback; or 528.3 break/retest.
– Stop: 523.9
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8) WDC
– Supports: 243.07–242.80; 242.00; 241.29
– Resistances: 244.90; 245.50; 246.50
– Next 2–3 days: Intraday grind higher likely continues; watch 243 pullback buy and 244.9 breakout.
– Targets: 244.9; 246.0; 247.2
– Entries: 243.0–243.3 pullback; or 245.0 break/retest.
– Stop: 241.9
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9) TXN
– Supports: 195.08–195.09; 194.94; 193.66
– Resistances: 196.13; 197.00; 198.00
– Next 2–3 days: Bias up while holding 195; a tight flag >195.5 can fuel a 196–197 push.
– Targets: 196.2; 197.2; 198.0
– Entries: 195.2–195.6 pullback; or 196.2 break/retest.
– Stop: 194.6
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10) GS
– Supports: 967.19–965.60; 961.86; 957.55
– Resistances: 968.92; 975; 982
– Next 2–3 days: Watch for 962–964 higher low build, then 969 breakout; momentum resumes above 975.
– Targets: 973; 978; 985
– Entries: 962.5–964.5 pullback; or 969.0–970.0 break/retest.
– Stop: 957.9
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11) MELI
– Supports: 2091.5–2084.8; 2076; 2063
– Resistances: 2093.5; 2105; 2120
– Next 2–3 days: Expect chop then trend attempt; hold above 2085 favors a drive into 2105+.
– Targets: 2102; 2112; 2125
– Entries: 2085–2088 pullback; or 2094 break/retest.
– Stop: 2069
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12) BKNG
– Supports: 5145–5146; 5106; 5098
– Resistances: 5165; 5185; 5200
– Next 2–3 days: Stronger if 5145 holds as base; break/close >5165 opens 5185–5200.
– Targets: 5168; 5185; 5205
– Entries: 5148–5152 pullback; or 5166–5168 break/retest.
– Stop: 5128
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13) AEIS
– Supports: 269.69; 268.17; 264.28–263.59
– Resistances: 271.62; 273.5; 276.0
– Next 2–3 days: Recent range expansion; continuation likely while >268.2.
– Targets: 271.6; 273.8; 276.0
– Entries: 269.0–269.6 pullback; or 271.7 break/retest.
– Stop: 267.4
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14) SYK
– Supports: 362.75–362.64; 361.16; 360.66
– Resistances: 364.97; 366.5; 368.0
– Next 2–3 days: Expect steady grind; dips toward 363 likely get bought.
– Targets: 365.0; 366.8; 368.5
– Entries: 363.0–363.5 pullback; or 365.0 break/retest.
– Stop: 361.0
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Additional quick reads (not in the primary long list)
– JNJ constructive above 217.2; TOL/DHI/NVR positive but watch late supply; LIN already included as strong; IQV steady; WSO/HD rising; VIR/ANNX/ERAS have small-cap momentum but need careful risk due to liquidity.
Risk notes and context
– ETHD and QBTZ weakness signals near-term risk-off in crypto-related assets; avoid sympathy longs there until stabilization.
– Several small caps (ATER, SURG) showed distribution—avoid unless reclaiming key intraday levels with volume.
– Without full 10–30 day histories, treat these as momentum continuation setups anchored to today’s structure. If the next session opens below the listed support clusters, stand down and reassess.
Execution checklist for 1–3 day swings
– Prefer A+ names with: close near HOD + last hour volume expansion + clean pullback to support at open (AMD, COST, ETN, URI, LRCX, LIN, DE).
– Size against nearby, well-defined levels; stops just beyond second support if volatility is elevated.
– If you get immediate extension at the open, favor break/retest entries rather than chasing first thrusts.