Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2026-01-27 10:30 to 2026-01-28 18:00, focusing on the regular close and post-close 30-minute bars. Note: The dataset provided is limited to the latest session(s), not a full 30-day/10-day history. Commentary below emphasizes the most recent 1–2 sessions as a proxy for short-term momentum.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:
– Semiconductors/chips and storage showed broad post-close strength: MU, WDC, SNDK, RMBS, MTSI, MPWR, SNPS all finished late-session/AH near session highs or pushed higher on meaningful volume. This late-day ramp and AH continuation is typically a bullish near-term tell for momentum swing setups.
– Precious metals/Gold: GLD advanced steadily into/after the close (486 → 501 intraday/AH range). CMCL held firm. This suggests a bid into defensives alongside growth.
– Energy: TRGP (midstream), GPOR (E&P), EGY (oil) printed firm closes; no blow-off, but steady bids—constructive for follow-through if crude/gas stay supportive.
– Industrials: DE, MLM, WSO, IEX were mostly range-bound to mildly higher; RCL (cruise) faded into the close—discretionary travel lagged.
– Financials: BLK flat; CME modestly higher; XP sold off hard into the close (steady distribution) and settled near lows—brokers under pressure.
– Uranium/Materials: CCJ faded sharply AH (135 → 132s), a notable divergence from broader commodities strength.
Noticeable patterns:
– Strong late-day/after-hours breakouts in semis (MU, WDC, SNDK, RMBS, MTSI) and GLD, with elevated post-close participation (e.g., MU, GLD). This favors upside continuation in the next 1–3 sessions.
– Weakness clustered in brokers (XP) and travel/leisure (RCL), and a uranium-specific fade (CCJ).
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days):
– Most likely to go up: GLD, MU, WDC, SNDK, RMBS, MTSI. Also constructive: TRGP.
– Strongest bullish signals:
– GLD: Closed/AH push to 500+ with sizable volume; held gains.
– MU: Persistent AH bid with expanding range; closed near AH highs.
– WDC: Stair-step AH to new session highs, approaching psychological 300 magnet.
– SNDK: Persistent higher highs/higher lows AH into 546.
– RMBS: Clean AH lift after holding 125.
– MTSI: Strong 15:30 breakout candle on volume; held 226 area.
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
Note: Support/resistance derived from today’s 30-minute extremes and obvious round-number zones given limited multi-day data.
1) GLD
– Supports: 497.0–497.7 (AH base), 494.6–494.9 (post-close close zone), 486.0–487.0 (session low demand).
– Resistances: 501.0 (AH high), 505.0 (round), 510.0 (round/supply).
– 30-minute price action view: Expect a shallow pullback toward 497–498, then a retest of 501; sustained holds above 501 opens a push toward 505–507 in 1–2 days.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 501.0, 505.0, stretch 508–510 (approximate range expansion based on ~15 points intra/AH range).
– Entries: 497–498 pullback buy; or 501 breakout with momentum.
– Stop-loss: Below 494.4 (tight), or below 486.0 (wider, below session low).
2) MU
– Supports: 444.0–446.0 (AH consolidation), 441.0 (post-close ref), 435.3–436.0 (session/AH swing low).
– Resistances: 448.8 (AH high), 452.0 (round/supply), 456.0–460.0 (range extension).
– 30-minute price action view: Favor a bull flag above 444–446 and continuation through 448.8; momentum through 449–450 likely attracts follow-through.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 450.0, 456.0, stretch 460.0.
– Entries: 444–446 pullback; or through 449–450 on volume.
– Stop-loss: Below 441.0 (tight), or below 435.0 (wider swing).
3) WDC
– Supports: 288.0–291.0 (latest base), 285.0 (post-close shelf), 282.2 (late-session demand).
– Resistances: 292.8–293.0 (AH high), 295.0 (round/supply), 300.0 (psychological).
– 30-minute price action view: Look for 289–291 hold and push through 293; sustained trade above 293 could magnet 295–296, then 299–300 within 1–3 sessions.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 293.0, 295.5–296.0, stretch 299–300.
– Entries: 289–291 pullback; or 293 breakout entry.
– Stop-loss: Below 285.0 (base invalidation) or tighter below 288.0 if breakout entry.
4) SNDK
– Supports: 542.5–545.0 (AH higher-low area), 540.0 (round), 537.0 (post-close support).
– Resistances: 547.7 (AH high), 552.0 (round/supply), 560.0 (upper extension).
– 30-minute price action view: Expect continuation if 542–545 holds; reclaim of 547.7 likely opens 552 test quickly.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 548.0, 552.0, stretch 558–560.
– Entries: 543–545 pullback; or through 548 with momentum.
– Stop-loss: Below 537.0 (tight), or below 535.0 (wider structure).
5) RMBS
– Supports: 126.0–126.4 (AH base), 125.5 (prior close area), 124.1–124.4 (intraday demand).
– Resistances: 126.9 (AH high), 128.0, 130.0.
– 30-minute price action view: A tight bull channel; holding 126 opens 126.9 → 128 quickly; 128 hold could push 129–130 in 1–3 days.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 127.5, 129.0, stretch 130.5.
– Entries: 126.1–126.4 pullback; or through 127.0 on expanding volume.
– Stop-loss: Below 125.0 (tight), or below 124.1 (structure).
6) MTSI
– Supports: 225.5–226.3 (post-breakout retest), 225.0, 223.5 (session low).
– Resistances: 227.0 (session high), 229.0, 232.0.
– 30-minute price action view: Strong 15:30 breakout candle; look for a tight consolidation between 225.8–226.5 and a push through 227 for 229 next.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 227.5, 229.5–230.5, stretch 232.0.
– Entries: 225.8–226.5 pullback; or 227.1 breakout.
– Stop-loss: Below 223.4 (wider), or below 225.0 (tighter).
Optional secondary watch: TRGP
– Supports: 200.6–201.1, 199.3–199.5, 198.97.
– Resistances: 201.6, 202.5, 205.0.
– Bias: Mild uptrend; look for 201 reclaim/hold and a push into 202.5–205 in 1–3 days.
Additional notes and risk management:
– Without full 10–30 day history/ATR, targets above use the latest session’s high-low ranges and nearby round-number supply/demand as proxies. Adjust position sizing accordingly.
– For momentum entries, prefer confirmation via a strong first hour next session; fade entries if supports fail on rising volume.
– Avoid longs in names showing distribution into the close (XP, RCL, CCJ) until they reclaim broken levels.