Post-Market Recap: Key Resistance Holds, Individual Stocks Retreat from Highs

Although TSLA briefly surged to 454 during the session, it eventually closed near 433, marking a notable pullback. This price action perfectly aligns with my preset strategy—not to chase upward moves without confirmed volume. I only plan to add to my position if TSLA breaks above 460 with strong volume support. This retracement is a reminder to stay alert. If the price approaches 440 again, I will consider partial profit-taking to reduce exposure, waiting for a clearer structure before re-engaging.

NVDA reached a high of 188 today, precisely touching the resistance zone I had been watching. However, it pulled back to around 185 by the close, and volume remained weak throughout. This is a textbook "price without volume" move, indicating that the market isn't ready to fuel another leg up. I'm sticking to a wait-and-see stance: only if it can hold within the 186–188 range with volume confirmation will I consider a small position increase. If it heads back toward 182–183, I’ll reduce recent entries and maintain only the core position.

AMAT briefly shot up to 226, showing early strength, but faded by the close to around 211. This confirms my earlier plan to take profits between 219–224, which played out well today. I’ve started to lock in gains gradually to prepare for potential volatility ahead. As long as it holds above the 210–212 support zone, I’ll continue to hold the core position, staying aligned with the trend.

ORCL spiked to 293 intraday but faded quickly, closing near 284, showing overall weakness. I had already trimmed most of my holdings at higher levels and now only hold a small observation position. The short-term setup remains weak, and I’m not looking to re-enter unless it breaks above the 305–308 resistance area with strong volume. Until then, there's no reason to take on additional risk.

WDC was extremely volatile today, jumping above 127 in the morning but closing sharply lower at 119. This type of “high-volume spike and fade” pattern can easily trap aggressive buyers. Fortunately, I stuck to my plan—not chasing strength and avoiding emotional trades. I’m still watching for two key setups: 1) a pullback to 112–115 with signs of stabilization, or 2) a reclaim of 124+ with volume confirmation. Until then, I’ll remain patient.

FICO reached an intraday high of 1,879 and closed near the same level, showing solid strength. I built my position between 1,510–1,530, and it's delivered solid returns so far. As long as the price holds above 1,800 without unusual volume, I will keep holding. If it breaks above 1,960–1,980 with strong participation, I’ll consider adding to the position.

STX saw a large swing today, dropping from 245 to 225—an intraday washout of over 8%. Without a clear plan, moves like this can easily trap momentum traders. I’m not acting during this volatility. My criteria remain: 1) reclaim 230–232 with volume to consider a small long, or 2) a pullback to 220 with signs of support. Until then, staying on the sidelines is the wiser move.

Apple once again tried to break through 257 today but closed around 256, still lacking volume confirmation. I had previously set a condition: only when it holds above 255 with increasing volume will I start rebuilding my trimmed position. That condition has yet to be met. If it drops below 253, I’ll pause any action; more attractive entry zones might be found near 248–250.