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Continuation Breakout Wednesday 4PM 12/24/2025

December 24, 2025 5 min read

Overall Sector and Industry Analysis

Date-time window analyzed (EST): 2025-12-23 15:00 to 2025-12-24 16:00. Note: Only intraday 30-minute snapshots for this window were provided, so the commentary emphasizes the most recent session’s 30-minute price/volume behavior (holiday-thin liquidity).

High-level read across sectors (by referenced tickers):
– Consumer Discretionary: Mixed-to-positive. Specialty/apparel retail showed accumulation and closes near highs (BURL), homebuilders steady bid (TOL). Hotels mostly flat (H, HLT), auto retail soft (GPI, LAD), HD flat. ANF faded mid-day after an early attempt.
– Communication Services / Internet: META essentially pinned in a tight band; TKO (sports entertainment) pushed late and closed near highs.
– Materials: Gold royalty FNV broke out intraday with strong closing momentum; packaging (AVY) flat.
– Technology/Hardware & Industrial Tech: LITE showed decisive push to session highs; VRT stable but no follow-through; SPXC balanced; IT faded mid-day.
– Industrials/CAPEX: URI drifted lower; BMI/ENVA/GS/TRV were mostly inert.
– Health Care: Large caps (JNJ, UNH, CHE) flat; small/mid-cap biotech/med services (ANRO, ARMP) displayed constructive momentum; TOI tight range.
– Real Estate: COLD bid early with heavy 12:30 volume, then quiet.

Notable patterns:
– Closes near HOD on expanding 30-minute volume (momentum clustering): BURL, FNV, LITE, TKO, OLPX, ANRO.
– Dispersion inside Consumer Discretionary: strength in specialty retail (BURL) and homebuilders (TOL), weakness in auto dealers (LAD, GPI).
– Defensive/real-asset bid (FNV) with clean 30-min breakout and strong close.

Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)

Most likely upside continuations (strongest to solid):
– Strong bullish setups: BURL, FNV, LITE, OLPX.
– Constructive/likely to grind higher: ANRO, TKO, TOL.
– Keep on watch (needs confirmation): COLD, ARMP.

Individual Stock Analysis

Method note: With only intraday bars available, “daily” supply/demand zones are approximated using session high/low and obvious round-number pivots; “ATR” targets use the session’s H-L range as a near-term proxy.

BURL (Burlington Stores)
– Supports: 287.00; 285.20 (intraday pivot/low); 284.50 (nearby round-number buffer).
– Resistances: 288.86 (HOD); 290.00; 292.00.
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Higher highs/higher lows, volume expanded into 12:30 bar; bias for a continuation and 290 test. Expect buy-the-dip behavior above 287; a clean push through 288.86 can magnet 290–292.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 289.50; 291.00; 292.50 (using ~3.8 session range).
– Entry zones: 287.20–287.60 on pullbacks; add on 288.90–289.10 breakout retest.
– Stop-loss: 285.00 (below demand); tighter alt: 285.80 if breakout entry.
finviz dynamic chart for  BURL

FNV (Franco-Nevada)
– Supports: 215.10; 214.57 (breakout base); 214.03 (session low).
– Resistances: 215.82 (HOD); 216.50; 217.50.
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Clean 30-min expansion and close near highs suggests follow-through into 216s–217s. Dips toward 215 should find buyers if breakout is real.
– Swing targets: 216.20; 216.80; 217.50–218.00 (using ~1.8 session range).
– Entry zones: 215.10–215.40 retests; or through 215.85–216.00 with strength.
– Stop-loss: 214.30 (below base); conservative alt: 213.95 under session low.
finviz dynamic chart for  FNV

LITE (Lumentum Holdings)
– Supports: 395.00; 394.20–394.50; 392.70 (session low).
– Resistances: 396.30 (HOD); 398.00; 400.00.
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Trend day tone with a strong close near HOD. Expect early probe of 396.3; sustained holds above 396 open 398–400.
– Swing targets: 396.50; 398.00–399.00; 399.80–401.00 (using ~3.6 session range).
– Entry zones: 394.80–395.20 pullback; or 396.35–396.60 breakout retest.
– Stop-loss: 392.40 (below session low); tighter alt: 393.40 under 394 shelf.
finviz dynamic chart for  LITE

OLPX (Olaplex)
– Supports: 1.40–1.41; 1.38; 1.37.
– Resistances: 1.43 (HOD); 1.45; 1.50.
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Notable 12:30 volume expansion and close at highs; microcap momentum behavior favors quick pops if 1.43 clears with volume.
– Swing targets: 1.45; 1.48 (≈1–2x session range ~0.06); stretch 1.50–1.52.
– Entry zones: 1.40–1.41 pullbacks; add through 1.43 with strong tape.
– Stop-loss: 1.37–1.365 (below session low/volume shelf).
finviz dynamic chart for  OLPX

ANRO (Alto Neuroscience)
– Supports: 19.85; 19.75–19.77; 19.60.
– Resistances: 20.00; 20.25; 20.50.
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Steady stair-step higher with a near-HOD close. Expect a psychological battle at 20; above it, momentum can carry to 20.25–20.50.
– Swing targets: 20.05–20.10; 20.25; 20.50 (session range ~0.41 as guide).
– Entry zones: 19.75–19.85 on dips; or 20.02–20.05 breakout retest.
– Stop-loss: 19.58–19.62 (below session low/last demand).
finviz dynamic chart for  ANRO

TKO (TKO Group)
– Supports: 217.20–217.40; 216.90; 216.33 (session low).
– Resistances: 218.11 (HOD); 219.00; 220.50 (range extension).
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Strong 12:30 ramp with largest volume bar, close just under HOD. Favor an early probe of 218.1; acceptance above opens 219–220+.
– Swing targets: 218.50; 219.50; 220.20–220.80 (using ~1.8 session range).
– Entry zones: 217.20–217.50 pullback; add on 218.15–218.30 breakout retest.
– Stop-loss: 216.50; conservative alt: 216.20 under session low zone.
finviz dynamic chart for  TKO

TOL (Toll Brothers)
– Supports: 139.23–139.24; 139.10; 138.86–138.77.
– Resistances: 139.74 (HOD); 140.00; 140.50.
– 30-min read and 2–3 day view: Persistent grind up with multiple tests of 139.7s. A firm push through 139.74 should quickly test 140–140.5.
– Swing targets: 139.90; 140.10–140.30; 140.80 (session range ~1.24 as guide).
– Entry zones: 139.20–139.35 dips; or 139.80–139.90 breakout retest.
– Stop-loss: 138.95 (beneath demand band); conservative alt: 138.70.
finviz dynamic chart for  TOL

Watchlist notes (not primary setups but worth monitoring)
– COLD: Early session accumulation with heavy 12:30 volume; needs 12.58–12.60 hold for continuation; support 12.47–12.52; resistance 12.60/12.75. finviz dynamic chart for  COLD
– ARMP: Higher close vs morning; microcap—needs liquidity and a clean push over 6.31 for 6.45–6.60. finviz dynamic chart for  ARMP

Risk and execution considerations for the next 1–3 days
– Liquidity: Many prints show holiday-thin tape; use limit orders and expect wider spreads, especially in small/mid caps.
– Confirmation: For breakouts, wait for acceptance above intraday highs on sustained 30-min volume.
– Position sizing: Bias smaller on microcaps (OLPX, ANRO) and thin names; scale in at supports, trim into targets.

Summary of likely upside names (2–3 days): BURL, FNV, LITE, OLPX (strongest); ANRO, TKO, TOL (constructive).

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