Datetime range analyzed (EST): 2025-10-22 from 14:00 to 19:30 ET (primarily after-hours 30-minute prints provided). Note: I did not receive 30-day/10-day historical bars; comments on broader momentum lean on the tape today and known cross-sector flow. Levels/targets should be revalidated against the next regular-session H/L and volume.
Overall Sector and Industry Analysis:
– AI/semis/compute: IONQ (quantum), AMD, AVGO, TTD, ANET held firm in AH; IONQ showed the best relative strength with higher highs near 55.3–55.4 and persistent bids. This aligns with the ongoing bias toward compute/AI leadership on bounces. SOUN and BBAI (AI software/small-cap) both ticked higher late with rising prints.
– Nuclear/energy transition: SMR advanced from 34.7 to 35.2–35.4 before settling at 35.0; constructive, with rising range/volume into the AH close. Storage names mixed: EOSE pinned around 15.14; ENVX faded/reclaimed; GWH stair-stepped up (4.67→4.85) with higher lows.
– Crypto miners: CLSK, RIOT, BTDR were stable-to-firm in AH. CLSK pushed 16.8 and held 16.7s. If crypto risk-on persists, miners can lead on a 1–3 day burst.
– Precious metals/miners: NEM, AG, EQX, BTG were soft late-session; tape suggests continued underperformance vs. growth.
– Financials/fintech: WFC, BAC were illiquid/flat in AH; SOFI held 27; HOOD hovered 126–126.7 with steady prints—neutral-to-constructive.
– Biotech/small-cap health: Mixed/illiquid. ABCL reclaimed 5.50; SANA faded; SAVA/EVAX modest stabilization. Liquidity patchy—setup quality varies.
Noticeable patterns:
– Late-day upticks with volume in growth/AI (IONQ, BBAI, SOUN), nuclear (SMR), selective small-cap tech (ONDS), and energy storage (GWH). Metals/miners underperformed (NEM, AG, EQX).
– Many symbols traded thin AH; confirmation at the open matters.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days):
– Likely upside leaders: IONQ, SMR, ONDS, BBAI, CLSK, GWH, SOUN.
– Strongest bullish signals: IONQ (higher highs, closes near session upper-third), SMR (range expansion, defended pullbacks), ONDS (late-session volume expansion + higher highs), BBAI (persistent bid to 6.59), CLSK (higher lows; momentum tape), GWH (stair-step higher with range expansion). SOUN: tight flag at highs, ripe for a breakout attempt.
Individual Stock Analysis (1–3 day swing setups)
Note: Supports/resistances derived from today’s visible intraday supply/demand and round-number pivots; adjust to the next session’s RTH H/L. Measured-move targets use today’s AH range as a conservative proxy.
1) IONQ
– Key support: 55.00, 54.84 (AH low), 54.70.
– Key resistance: 55.30–55.38 (AH top), 55.60, 56.00.
– 30-min price action view (2–3 days): Prefer an early backtest into 55.00–54.90, then push through 55.35 for continuation. Above 55.38 opens a steady grind toward mid-56s; failure back below 54.80 would dampen momentum.
– Targets: T1 55.50–55.60 (local supply), T2 55.90–56.00 (measured move ≈0.5 above 55.38), T3 56.40–56.60 (stretch if volume broadens).
– Entry ideas: 55.00–55.05 reclaim or 55.35 breakout with volume.
– Stop-loss: Tight under 54.80; wider swing stop 54.60.
2) SMR
– Key support: 35.00, 34.85, 34.62 (AH low).
– Key resistance: 35.19–35.36 (AH high), 35.50, 36.00.
– 30-min price action view: Watch a 35.00 hold/backtest; through 35.20–35.36 should trigger a measured leg higher. Acceptable dip-buy zone 34.85–35.00 if bids reappear.
– Targets: T1 35.50, T2 36.00 (measured move ≈0.7 above 35.36), T3 36.20–36.40.
– Entry ideas: 35.00 hold with higher-low; or 35.20–35.25 breakout.
– Stop-loss: 34.70–34.75 (below demand); conservative swing stop under 34.60.
3) ONDS
– Key support: 6.74, 6.71 (AH low), 6.70.
– Key resistance: 6.82 (AH high), 6.90, 7.00.
– 30-min price action view: Momentum continuation favored if 6.74–6.75 holds. Break over 6.82 likely tests 6.90 then 7.00; watch for a quick retest of 6.80 after breakout.
– Targets: T1 6.90, T2 6.98–7.05 (measured move ≈0.11 above 6.82), T3 7.15.
– Entry ideas: 6.74–6.76 pullback buy; or 6.82 break with time-and-sales confirmation.
– Stop-loss: 6.67–6.69; tighter day-trade stop 6.71 if entering on breakout retest.
4) BBAI
– Key support: 6.55, 6.50, 6.48 (AH low).
– Key resistance: 6.62 (AH high), 6.70, 6.80.
– 30-min price action view: Rising late-session tape supports a push through 6.62; expect a small flush-and-catch toward 6.55 to set higher lows before continuation.
– Targets: T1 6.70, T2 6.80 (measured move ≈0.14 above 6.62), T3 6.90–6.95.
– Entry ideas: 6.55–6.57 on higher-low confirmation; or 6.62 break with volume.
– Stop-loss: 6.47–6.49; wider swing 6.42.
5) CLSK
– Key support: 16.60, 16.54 (AH low), 16.40.
– Key resistance: 16.80 (AH high), 17.00, 17.25.
– 30-min price action view: Bias for continuation if 16.60–16.65 floors. Above 16.80, look for 16.95–17.00 next; if crypto bids, extension to 17.2x possible.
– Targets: T1 16.95–17.00, T2 17.20–17.25 (measured move ≈0.25–0.30), T3 17.50.
– Entry ideas: 16.60–16.65 higher-low; or 16.80 break-and-hold.
– Stop-loss: 16.45–16.49; stricter traders can trail under the last 30-min higher low.
6) GWH
– Key support: 4.78–4.80, 4.74, 4.70.
– Key resistance: 4.85 (AH high), 4.90, 5.00.
– 30-min price action view: Stair-step structure favors a breakout attempt over 4.85 into 4.90–5.00. Watch pullback buys into 4.78–4.80 if volume stays constructive.
– Targets: T1 4.95, T2 5.03–5.05 (measured move ≈0.18 above 4.85), T3 5.15–5.20.
– Entry ideas: 4.80 reclaim with rising bids; or 4.85 break with continuation volume.
– Stop-loss: 4.69–4.72 beneath demand.
7) SOUN
– Key support: 17.48, 17.45, 17.40.
– Key resistance: 17.55 (AH high), 17.70, 18.00.
– 30-min price action view: Tight flag near highs; a clean push through 17.55 likely tests 17.65–17.70 quickly. Lose 17.40 and the setup weakens.
– Targets: T1 17.65, T2 17.80 (measured move ≈0.08–0.10 above 17.55), T3 18.00.
– Entry ideas: 17.48–17.50 pullback hold; or 17.55–17.56 breakout with volume.
– Stop-loss: 17.35–17.38; conservative swing below 17.30.
Risk notes:
– Many prints are after-hours and thin; confirmation during the first 30–60 minutes of RTH matters.
– Use smaller size on breakout entries; add on successful retests. Always place stops just below the identified demand zones.
– If precious metals (NEM, AG, EQX, BTG) continue to lag, avoid long swings there until clear relative strength reappears.