Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST range covered: 2026-01-02 13:00 to 19:30)
– Note on scope: The data provided is a partial single-session (regular and after-hours) snapshot for 2026-01-02, not a 30-day history. Commentary below is therefore based on intraday price/volume microstructure from this session, with emphasis on the most recent bars (where most tickers have 3–5 thirty-minute candles).
Sector/industry read-through from the basket:
– Biotech/Healthcare (TERN, GPCR, ACIU, IMNM, HIMS): Clear risk-on interest in select biotech. TERN and GPCR showed strong 15:30 ET expansion bars with follow-through or constructive holds into the close/after-hours; ACIU stair-stepped higher through the afternoon; IMNM firmed. HIMS was flat in thin AH. Net: Biotech momentum > broader healthcare.
– Space/Aerospace/Defense (RKLB, LUNR, SATS): RKLB trended up all session with a higher-high break into the late print; LUNR based tightly just below 18.00 with higher lows; SATS illiquid but holding highs. Net: constructive—rotational bids in “space” names.
– Software/AI/Cloud/Security (PATH, BRZE, RBRK): Mixed-to-soft. PATH bled slightly; BRZE faded hard at 15:30 then stabilized; RBRK squeezed to 77 then cooled. Net: no broad software thrust—selective squeezes only.
– Consumer/Retail/Travel (DG, VSCO, DBI, CCL): DG faded late; VSCO steady; DBI slipped; CCL flat. Net: muted consumer momentum; leadership not here.
– Fintech/Payments (AFRM, KPLT, V): AFRM choppy to slightly lower into close; V flat; KPLT showed a clean late-day push. Net: mixed, with speculative strength in small-cap KPLT rather than large-cap leaders.
– Utilities (HE): Mild upward drift on solid intraday volume—defensive tone present but not dominant.
– EV/Auto (XPEV): Slightly heavy/flat in thin AH.
Notable patterns:
– 15:30 ET bar produced range expansion/volume in several growth/biotech names (TERN, GPCR, IMNM). Continuation potential is highest where those moves held into the close or made AH highs (TERN; RKLB in its sector).
– Space momentum (RKLB, LUNR) looks cleaner than software momentum (PATH, BRZE) on this tape.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
– Most likely to push higher: TERN (strong), RKLB (strong), GPCR (bullish continuation), ACIU (momentum micro-cap), KPLT (speculative continuation), LUNR (tight coil just below round number).
– Strongest bullish signals: TERN and RKLB (range expansion on volume, held gains near highs).
Individual Stock Analysis (for names likely to go up in 1–3 days)
Note: “1R” below uses today’s session range as a rough ATR proxy.
TERN
– Context: Broad afternoon push from ~39.3 to AH high 40.45; strong 15:30 expansion held.
– Supports (demand zones): 40.10–40.11 (AH pivot), 39.90 (round pivot), 39.28–39.33 (intraday base/LOD zone).
– Resistances (supply zones): 40.45 (AH high), 40.22 (intraday spike), 41.00 (psych).
– Next 2–3 days price path: Above 40.10, look for 40.45 retest; a clean 40.45 break targets 41.05 (~+0.5R) then 41.60–41.70 (~+1R). Failure to hold 40.10 likely backfills to 39.90 and tries again.
– Targets (using ~1R ≈ 1.17): T1 40.80–41.05, T2 41.60–41.70, T3 42.00–42.20 if momentum broadens.
– Entries: A) Pullback 40.10–40.20, B) Breakout through 40.45 on volume (use stop on recapture).
– Stop-loss: Below 39.20–39.25 (beneath LOD zone) or tighter below 39.80 if using breakout with tighter risk.
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RKLB
– Context: Steady grind up with a late push to 76.36 and minor backfill; volume expanded on the push.
– Supports: 76.00–75.96, 75.80, 75.57 (session low).
– Resistances: 76.22–76.36 (local supply), 76.50, 77.00 (psych).
– Next 2–3 days price path: Hold above 76.00, break 76.36 to tag 76.75–77.00 Day 1; Day 2–3 can stretch to 77.60–77.80 if sector tailwinds persist.
– Targets (~1R ≈ 0.79): T1 76.50–76.75, T2 77.00, T3 77.60–77.80.
– Entries: A) Pullback 76.00–76.05, B) High-of-day break through 76.36 with increasing volume.
– Stop-loss: Below 75.50 (beneath session low structure) or tighter 75.70 if using pullback entry.
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GPCR
– Context: Strong 15:30 push to 68.35, then light prints into/after close; constructive if 68 is reclaimed.
– Supports: 67.60–67.70 (prior base), 67.28 (late print), 67.20 (LOD).
– Resistances: 68.00 (round/pivot), 68.35 (HOD), 68.80–69.50 (next resistance band).
– Next 2–3 days price path: Reclaim/hold 68.00, then break 68.35 for 68.80 Day 1; 69.50 on continuation. Lose 67.60 and it likely re-tests 67.20 before another attempt.
– Targets (~1R ≈ 1.15): T1 68.35–68.50, T2 68.80–69.00, T3 69.50.
– Entries: A) 67.60–67.80 pullback with tight risk, B) 68.35 breakout with volume.
– Stop-loss: 67.10–67.15 (below LOD and failed reclaim).
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ACIU
– Context: Steady afternoon bid from ~3.22 to 3.36 high; micro-cap momentum—expect volatility.
– Supports: 3.27, 3.22, 3.185 (session low).
– Resistances: 3.36 (HOD), 3.40 (psych), 3.50 (psych/next band).
– Next 2–3 days price path: Through 3.36 → 3.40–3.48 Day 1; Day 2–3 can probe 3.60 if volume persists. Failure at 3.36 likely compresses back to 3.27–3.30.
– Targets (~1R ≈ 0.175): T1 3.40–3.42, T2 3.48–3.50, T3 3.60.
– Entries: A) 3.27–3.30 pullback, B) 3.36 breakout.
– Stop-loss: 3.19–3.20 (below session low cluster).
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KPLT
– Context: Late-day push to 6.46 close after basing; speculative small-cap—momentum continuation setup.
– Supports: 6.38–6.40, 6.31, 6.295 (LOD).
– Resistances: 6.46–6.48 (HOD/supply), 6.60, 6.80.
– Next 2–3 days price path: Over 6.48 unlocks 6.60 Day 1; 6.85 on continuation. If bid softens, a higher-low build near 6.36–6.40 can reset for another push.
– Targets (~1R ≈ 0.185): T1 6.60, T2 6.70–6.75, T3 6.85.
– Entries: A) 6.36–6.40 pullback, B) 6.48 breakout with time-and-sales confirmation.
– Stop-loss: 6.28 (beneath LOD) or tighter 6.32 if using a scalp-style entry.
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LUNR
– Context: Tight coil 17.71–17.85 with marginal higher lows; breakout watch vs 18.00.
– Supports: 17.78–17.81, 17.71, 17.70.
– Resistances: 17.85 (HOD), 18.00 (psych), 18.20 (next band).
– Next 2–3 days price path: Through 17.85 → 18.00 quickly; sustained above 18 could extend to 18.20–18.50. If 17.78 fails, expect another base attempt near 17.70.
– Targets (~1R ≈ 0.14): T1 18.00, T2 18.20, T3 18.50.
– Entries: A) 17.78–17.82 pullback hold, B) 17.86–17.90 breakout and hold above 18 on a 30-min close.
– Stop-loss: 17.68–17.70 (below structure).
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Additional notes and risk management
– Many prints are thin after-hours; confirm signals at the cash open (09:30 ET) with volume breadth.
– Use position sizing appropriate to volatility; the “1R” session range proxy above can help calibrate targets and stops.
– Names with the strongest tapes into the close/AH (TERN, RKLB) are prioritized for quick 1–3 day momentum swings.