Summary
The September 15, 2025 trading week brings three big names into focus: INTC, AMZN, and AAPL. Intel is showing unusual options activity with a key level at $26.50, Amazon is one breakout away from joining the mega-cap rally above $240, and Apple is targeting $250 once it clears $237.25. Members, the lesson is clear: watch volume, respect breakout levels, and keep targets in mind. These setups provide straightforward opportunities in a market that continues to reward momentum traders.
Market Movers
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📚 Deep Dive 📚
3 Stocks of the Week: INTC, AMZN, and AAPL Breakout Setups
INTC (Intel) – Watching for a Call Opportunity at $26.50
Intel has been on the radar because of unusual options volume showing up in recent weeks. That means traders are starting to make bigger bets on the stock moving. The key level to watch is $26.50. If INTC can hold above that price with high trading volume, it may signal the start of a bullish move.
👉 Notes: “High volume” just means more people are buying and selling than usual. Think of it like a crowd at a store — the busier it is, the more likely something important is happening. In trading, volume confirms momentum.
So the play is simple: if price stays above $26.50 with strong volume, it’s a green light to consider call options.
AMZN (Amazon) – Breakout Potential Above $240
Amazon is one of the last mega-cap tech stocks that hasn’t fully broken out yet. The key level here is $240. If the stock pushes and holds above that level, it could be the start of a breakout similar to what we saw in Google (GOOGL) earlier this year.
👉 Notes: A “breakout” happens when a stock pushes above a price level where it’s been stuck before. Imagine a lid being lifted off a boiling pot — once that lid breaks, the steam (price) can rush higher.
In plain terms: if AMZN clears $240, traders expect momentum to carry it higher, and call options could work well.
AAPL (Apple) – Break Level at $237.25
Apple is also lining up for a breakout. The key price to watch is $237.25. If AAPL moves above that level, the next target is $250.
Unlike some other names, Apple doesn’t face many news risks right now. The iPhone launch event is behind us, and aside from the Fed meeting on Wednesday, there aren’t big catalysts that could derail momentum.
👉 Notes: When we say “target $250,” that means traders believe the stock could reasonably move toward that price in the short term. It doesn’t mean it has to stop there, but it’s a good milestone for taking profits.
The setup is clear: hold above $237.25, and there’s room to ride higher.