Watchlist Recap: How Our Oct. 30 Stocks to Watch Played Out
By Tech & Money Press · Recap of our Stocks to Watch for Friday, October 30, 2026
Every night we publish key levels for the next trading day. Here is how Friday’s list played out, including the setups that didn’t work. All prices are regular-session data from Webull unless noted.
It was a rough backdrop. Intel had its worst day on record after its weak outlook, chip stocks sold off hard, and QQQ fell 3.5% to $690.49. SPY lost 1.8% to $755.72 and the IWM dropped 1.6% to $279.33.
The Scorecard
| Ticker | Friday Close | Day Range | What Happened vs. Our Levels | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCO | $5.50 (+26.1%) | $4.97–$5.50 | Cleared $4.75 in pre-market, broke $5.00 at the open, held $5.00 on the late-morning pullback and closed at the high, a new 52-week high | ✅ |
| WKHS | $2.95 (+15.7%) | $2.75–$3.10 | Never reached $3.27. Lost $3.00 at the open, held $2.75 to the penny and bounced to $3.10, then spent the afternoon under $3.00 | ➖ |
| LUNG | $3.01 (−5.1%) | $2.79–$3.23 | Stalled at $3.23, just under our $3.25 resistance. Lost $2.98, held above $2.77 and closed back near $3.00 | ➖ |
| NRXP | $2.27 (−14.7%) | $2.11–$2.84 | Lost $3.06 in pre-market, opened under $2.77 and slid to $2.11 | ❌ |
| PURR | $11.01 (−10.4%) | $10.59–$11.58 | Opened far below $12.33, broke $11.02 in the first half hour and $10.77 by midday | ❌ |
ACCO Brands (ACCO) – The cleanest setup on a red day
We had $4.75 (52-week high) as first resistance and $5.00 as the next level. ACCO crossed $4.75 in pre-market and opened at $4.97, right under $5.00. It broke $5.00 in the first minutes and reached $5.46 in the first 15 minutes.
The pullback that followed bottomed at $5.005 late in the morning, holding $5.00 almost to the cent. From there ACCO climbed all afternoon and closed at its high of $5.50, up 26%, a new 52-week high. It was the slowest mover on the list, and the only one that worked.
Workhorse Group (WKHS) – Support held, the gap didn’t
Workhorse was near $3.09 after hours on Thursday, but it peaked at $3.22 in early pre-market and never tested our $3.27 resistance. It opened at $2.94, below our $3.00 support, and dipped to exactly $2.75, our second support, in the first 15 minutes. That level held and the stock bounced to $3.10, but it could not stay above $3.00 and spent the afternoon between $2.85 and $2.98. It closed at $2.95, up 16% from Thursday, then slipped to about $2.69 after hours. We scored it neutral.
Pulmonx (LUNG) – Rejected right at resistance
Pulmonx spiked to $3.23 at the open, two cents under our $3.25 resistance, and reversed. It broke our $2.98 support within 15 minutes, bounced back to $3.21 in the late morning, then faded to $2.79 in the afternoon, just above our $2.77 second support. It closed at $3.01, down 5%. The levels worked as a range, but there was no breakout.
NRx Pharmaceuticals (NRXP) – The gap disappeared before the open
We said holding $3.06 in pre-market would keep the gap intact. It did not: NRx lost $3.06 by 7 a.m. ET, opened at $2.83 and broke our $2.77 second support right away. It fell to $2.11 and closed at $2.27, down 15%, giving back its whole after-hours gain and more.
Hyperliquid Strategies (PURR) – Crypto weakness won
PURR opened at $11.53, well below our $12.33 resistance and Thursday’s $12.29 close. It broke our $11.02 support in the first half hour and $10.77 by midday, bottoming at $10.59. It closed at $11.01, down 10%.
Takeaways
One hit, two neutral and two misses on a day when QQQ fell 3.5%. The one winner had fresh earnings and a raised outlook and broke resistance right at the open. The two low-priced after-hours gappers, Workhorse and NRx, gave back most of their Thursday-night gains before the bell, a reminder that thin after-hours moves often fade by morning.
Our next Stocks to Watch list, for Monday, Nov. 2, will be published on Sunday.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Tech & Money Press is not a registered investment advisor. Past performance of any level or setup does not guarantee future results. Trading stocks involves risk, including the loss of your investment. Do your own research and consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.
Sources: Price data from Webull (regular session, pre-market and after hours, Oct. 30, 2026). Levels from our Oct. 30 Stocks to Watch. Market news via Benzinga.