Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST range analyzed: 2026-01-28 13:00 to 19:30)
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- Semiconductors/Hardware (AMAT, APH): Leadership tone. AMAT ramped into 18:30 with higher highs (349) after a strong 17:00-18:30 push, then a controlled dip to 344.40, suggesting dip buyers. APH faded into 19:00 before a small pop, implying rotation within the group but semis still bid. Tickers: AMAT, APH.
- Materials/Resources (FCX, MOS, ABAT): FCX traded a tight coil (63.32-63.71) and closed near the mid-to-high of its AH range—constructive for a continuation if futures/copper hold. MOS was flat and illiquid. ABAT showed reversal behavior: early sell pressure (to 4.37) followed by steady higher-lows and a close near session highs (4.59), pointing to a bounce attempt. Tickers: FCX, MOS, ABAT.
- Biotech/Pharma (ALT, IBRX, MRNA, NVAX, BMY, ALMS, ARDX, CABA): Mixed, catalyst-driven tape. ALT expanded late (5.18→5.35) on increasing prints, healthy for a micro-cap momentum continuation. IBRX had heavy AH volume and a spike to 6.44 but bled to 6.26—needs a reclaim. Large caps (BMY, MRNA) were stable; NVAX drifted. ALMS ground up; ARDX/CABA quiet. Tickers: ALT, IBRX, BMY, MRNA, NVAX, ALMS, ARDX, CABA.
- Consumer Discretionary/Leisure (UA, UAA, PTON, LVLU): UA/UAA were steady-to-firm with small upticks—base-building vibes. PTON flat; LVLU showed a midday fade and thin AH—needs confirmation. Tickers: UA, UAA, PTON, LVLU.
- Autos/Autonomy (F, AUR): F churned just under 13.84 and closed 13.80—range-bound. AUR slid from 4.49 to 4.41—supply overhead. Tickers: F, AUR.
- Comm Services/Gaming (RBLX, VG): RBLX was flat and tight—coiling but no signal yet. VG saw a late ramp to 9.59 on a volume burst, hinting at a fresh attempt to break a near-term lid. Tickers: VG, RBLX.
- Aerospace/Space (RDW): Persistent fades into 13.24-13.33—sellers in control near-term. Ticker: RDW.
- Financials (MS, BN, BNKK): Mostly flat tapes with light AH prints; no strong tells. Tickers: MS, BN, BNKK.
- Micro-cap momentum (MOVE, FLYX, GITS, LCFY): Choppy and headline-sensitive. MOVE popped then unwound to 16.45; FLYX range-bound; GITS bounced but faded; LCFY illiquid. Tickers: MOVE, FLYX, GITS, LCFY.
Noticeable patterns:
– Breakout attempts: AMAT (semi leader tape), ALT (late expansion), VG (late-day volume push), ABAT (reversal close near highs).
– Coils/continuations: FCX (tight range coiling near the top), UA/UAA (quiet basing).
– Faders/weakness: AUR, RDW, MOVE late candle.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2-3 days)
Likely to go up (bullish setups first):
– AMAT: Strong leader behavior with higher highs into AH and controlled pullback; buy-the-dip tone in semis persists.
– ALT: Late-day expansion with higher high and rising prints—classic micro-cap momentum continuation if premarket holds above 5.23-5.26.
– VG: Late volume-driven push to new AH highs; watch for opening drive through 9.60-9.75.
– ABAT: Reversal day with higher low structure, closing near highs; room to re-test 4.61 and push toward 4.75.
– FCX: Tight coil; a small range expansion over 63.70/64 could trigger a measured move if commodities bid.
Strongest bullish signals: AMAT, ALT, VG.
Individual Stock Analysis (setups for 1-3 day swing)
AMAT
– Key supports (daily/obvious zones): 344.40 (AH close), 343.00-343.55 (reload zone), 338.75 (late-day session low).
– Key resistances: 347.50-347.90, 348.80-349.00 (AH high), 352.00 (round/next extension).
– 30-min price action outlook (2-3 days):
– Bullish path: Early dip into 344.5-345 that holds → reclaim 347.5 → push into 349 test; continuation toward 350.5-352 over 1-2 sessions if semis stay strong.
– Risk path: Lose 343 on closing basis → test 341-339; momentum thesis pauses.
– 1-3 day targets: 349.0, 350.5, 352.0 (roughly 1.5%-2% from 345 base).
– Entries: 344.5-345.2 pullbacks; or breakout add above 347.9 with volume.
– Stop-loss: 342.9 (tight) or swing stop 338.2 (beneath session low).
ALT
– Key supports: 5.23 (intra shelf), 5.21, 5.18 (session base).
– Key resistances: 5.35 (AH high), 5.40-5.45 (micro supply), 5.60 (extension).
– 30-min price action outlook:
– Bullish path: Hold 5.23-5.26 on open → quick shove through 5.35 → momentum push to 5.45-5.52; if volume persists, stretch toward 5.60-5.70 in 1-3 days.
– Risk path: Rejection under 5.23 → revisit 5.18; lose 5.18 and momentum breaks.
– 1-3 day targets: 5.45, 5.60, 5.70 (about 4%-8% extensions).
– Entries: 5.24-5.28 retests; or 5.36-5.38 breakout with stop discipline.
– Stop-loss: 5.16 (tight) or 5.09 (beneath day structure).
VG
– Key supports: 9.47, 9.46 (bid stepped in multiple prints), 9.40 (round).
– Key resistances: 9.60 (psych), 9.75 (near-term lid), 10.00 (round/obvious supply).
– 30-min price action outlook:
– Bullish path: Build above 9.46-9.50 → break 9.60 → trend to 9.72-9.78; if tape stays risk-on, probe 9.90-10.00 within 1-3 days.
– Risk path: Fail 9.46 → backfill 9.40/9.32 zone; don’t force longs if that snaps.
– 1-3 day targets: 9.72, 9.90, 10.05.
– Entries: 9.48-9.52 pullbacks; or 9.61-9.63 momentum add on volume.
– Stop-loss: 9.37 (beneath support cluster); conservative swing stop 9.29.
ABAT
– Key supports: 4.52 (reclaimed), 4.47, 4.43 (buyers defended late).
– Key resistances: 4.61 (session high), 4.75, 5.00 (round/overhead supply).
– 30-min price action outlook:
– Bullish path: Hold above 4.48-4.52 → pop through 4.61 → grind toward 4.72-4.78; improved liquidity can carry a test of 4.90-5.00 in 1-3 days.
– Risk path: Lose 4.43 → revisit 4.37 base; momentum invalidation below 4.35.
– 1-3 day targets: 4.72, 4.90, 5.00.
– Entries: 4.50-4.53 on dips; or 4.62 breakout with tight stop.
– Stop-loss: 4.39 (tight) or 4.34 (beneath reversal low).
FCX
– Key supports: 63.42, 63.32 (session floor), 63.00 (round).
– Key resistances: 63.63-63.71 (range highs), 64.00, 64.50.
– 30-min price action outlook:
– Bullish path: Range expansion over 63.70 → quick tag of 63.95-64.05; continuation to 64.40-64.60 if commodities/copper backdrop supportive.
– Risk path: Break below 63.32 → 63.00 test; lose 63 and it’s back into prior range.
– 1-3 day targets: 63.95, 64.40, 64.80 (about 1.5%-2% extension).
– Entries: 63.35-63.45 dips; or 63.72 breakout trigger.
– Stop-loss: 63.05 (tight) or 62.80 (beneath round).
Additional quick notes
– Watch IBRX for a reclaim of 6.36-6.40; if it absorbs supply there, it can re-test 6.60-6.75. If it keeps slipping below 6.26, avoid.
– AMAT vs APH: if APH can reclaim 146.80 and hold, it may follow AMAT higher; otherwise, focus on the cleaner leader tape (AMAT).
– UA/UAA basing: constructive if UAA holds 6.04-6.08 and pushes through 6.12; manageable risk but slower mover.
– Avoid chasing AUR, RDW, MOVE unless they reclaim intraday pivots (AUR>4.48, RDW>13.45, MOVE>16.90) on volume.
Risk management reminder
– After-hours levels can be noisy; verify key zones hold during regular hours.
– Size smaller on micro-caps (ALT, ABAT, VG) and insist on volume confirmation on breakouts.