Overall Sector and Industry Analysis (EST window analyzed)
– Data window available: 2025-12-03 from roughly 13:00 to 19:30 EST. The dataset does not include the prior 30/10 days; therefore, I emphasize the last hour of regular trading and after-hours flows as a short-term momentum proxy.
Sector/industry color from the provided tickers
– Fintech/Payments (AFRM, HOOD, PGY, TOST): Mixed-to-bid. AFRM printed a strong late-day push (70.29 H) before modest AH digestion near 69.65; PGY stair-stepped higher AH to 24.19 H with sustained prints; HOOD and TOST were flat-to-tight. Bias: risk-on appetite evident in AFRM/PGY vs. neutral in HOOD/TOST.
– Software/Cloud/Adtech (ZETA, CWAN, FSLY, ZM, STGW): Divergent. ZETA firmed into the AH high (18.44), showing buy interest; STGW curled higher into the close with volume expansion; CWAN rejected 21.46 late with heavy prints then settled; FSLY faded slightly; ZM flat. Bias: selective strength (ZETA, STGW) while broader SaaS remains range-bound.
– Biotech/Health (ENGN, CMPS, MNKD, PACS): ENGN trended up all afternoon with expanding volume and closed at HOD region; CMPS/MNKD were lethargic to soft; PACS had a late-day rip then AH illiquidity. Bias: small-cap biotech interest focused in ENGN.
– Consumer Discretionary/Staples (URBN, PTON, BGS): Quiet-to-soft. URBN and PTON were tightly range-bound AH; BGS sat near session lows. Bias: neutral-to-cautious.
– Hardware/Industrial/Energy/Materials (DELL, ONDS, FLNC, KGC, MSGM): ONDS saw persistent AH supply (lower prints with volume); FLNC drifted lower; DELL/MSGM light and non-directional; KGC prints were thin. Bias: net-soft outside of isolated microcap moves.
Notable short-term patterns
– Closing strength with AH follow-through: ENGN, ZETA, PGY, STGW. These are often the best 1–3 day momentum candidates.
– Heavy-lift late-day push then digestion: AFRM. Often sets up for next-day continuation if early dip holds prior-session VWAP/last hour range.
– Persistent AH supply: ONDS, FLNC. More likely to remain heavy unless reclaimed quickly off the open.
Ticker Performance Prediction (next 2–3 days)
Likely to go up (best momentum/relative strength today):
– ENGN (biotech) – strong higher-lows into the close with expanding volume.
– PGY (fintech) – AH buyers defended 24, tagged 24.19.
– ZETA (adtech/software) – closed at AH highs, tight constructive base.
– AFRM (fintech) – high-beta leader vibe; late push with controlled digestion.
– STGW (marketing services) – steady accumulation into the bell.
Strongest bullish signals: ENGN, PGY
Individual Stock Analysis (long setups only for the tickers above)
Note: Without multi-day candles, I anchor support/resistance to today’s intraday H/L, round-number pivots, and nearby supply/demand zones observed into the close. Price targets include nearby resistance and an estimated 1–2 ATR move consistent with today’s range behavior.
1) ENGN
– Thesis (30-min structure): Series of higher lows all afternoon, strong ramp 15:30–close (7.77 → 8.05 → 8.04 close). Momentum continuation favored if early dip holds prior ramp.
– Supports (demand): 7.90–7.92, 7.80, 7.70
– Resistances (supply): 8.05–8.10, 8.25, 8.45
– Price action expectations (2–3 days): Early dip into 7.88–7.95 gets bought → retest 8.10; breakout attempts target 8.25 then 8.40–8.45. Failure to hold 7.70 likely resets toward 7.50.
– Swing targets (1–3 days): 8.10, 8.25, 8.45
– Entries: 7.88–7.95 on pullback; add on 8.10 break with volume
– Stop: 7.72 (below last higher-low zone); conservative: 7.65
2) PGY
– Thesis (30-min structure): AH grind higher with liquidity at 24; buyers stepped in repeatedly, tagging 24.19. Looks like a base-on-base near 24.
– Supports: 24.00, 23.80–23.90, 23.40–23.50
– Resistances: 24.20–24.25, 24.60, 25.20
– Price action expectations (2–3 days): Hold 24 on the open → quick push 24.20–24.25; acceptance above 24.25 opens 24.60; extension day could probe 25+ if fintech stays bid. Loss of 23.80 likely forces a shakeout toward 23.40 before buyers try again.
– Swing targets: 24.25, 24.60, 25.20
– Entries: 23.95–24.05 on dip-and-hold; momentum add on 24.25 break with rising volume
– Stop: 23.58 (beneath intraday shelf); tighter: 23.75 if sizing up
3) ZETA
– Thesis (30-min structure): Tight AH range closing at highs (18.44) after a steady up-tick; constructive for a breakout over 18.50.
– Supports: 18.30, 18.10, 17.90
– Resistances: 18.50, 18.90, 19.40
– Price action expectations (2–3 days): Early test of 18.30 holds → 18.50 breakout attempt; sustained trade over 18.50 targets 18.90; continuation could stretch to 19.40 on a strong tape. Lose 18.10 and it likely backs into 17.90 demand.
– Swing targets: 18.50, 18.90, 19.40
– Entries: 18.25–18.35 on pullback; momentum add through 18.50 with volume confirmation
– Stop: 18.05 (below intraday demand)
4) AFRM
– Thesis (30-min structure): Strong late-day push to 70.29 then orderly AH consolidation near 69.65. Typical leader behavior—buy dips toward prior push zone if fintech risk-on persists.
– Supports: 69.20–69.30, 68.50, 67.80
– Resistances: 70.30, 71.50, 73.00
– Price action expectations (2–3 days): Early dip into 69.20–69.60 holds → retest 70.30; break/hold above 70.30 opens 71.50; squeeze potential toward 73 on a hot session. Lose 68.50 and momentum likely pauses/retests 67s.
– Swing targets: 70.30, 71.50, 73.00
– Entries: 69.30–69.60 on dip; add through 70.30 breakout with volume
– Stop: 68.70 (below dip zone); more conservative: 68.40
5) STGW
– Thesis (30-min structure): Persistent bid into the close with volume expansion; small-cap grind setups often follow-through 1–2 days if the close holds.
– Supports: 5.27–5.30, 5.18, 5.05
– Resistances: 5.35, 5.50, 5.75
– Price action expectations (2–3 days): Hold 5.27–5.30 → tag 5.35 and base; break/accept above 5.35 targets 5.50; extension attempt toward 5.70–5.75 if liquidity improves. Lose 5.18 and it likely revisits 5.05.
– Swing targets: 5.35, 5.50, 5.75
– Entries: 5.27–5.30 on pullback/hold; momentum add on 5.36–5.38 with uptick in volume
– Stop: 5.17 (beneath demand shelf); wider swing stop: 5.04
Notes and risk management
– The dataset contains only intraday snapshots for 12/03; traditional 10–30 day analyses (e.g., ATR(14), multi-week supply/demand) aren’t visible here. Levels above are anchored to today’s H/L, visible shelves, and round-number confluence—adjust them to your own daily chart marks if you have a broader history.
– For 1–3 day swings, size down if liquidity is thin (e.g., small caps) and honor stops—momentum invalidates quickly if key demand breaks.
– If the open gaps above/below levels, wait for a 5–15 minute set, then trade retests rather than chasing the first print.